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[RCC]

Hello 'pickers.

My name is Rick and I luv the challenge of trying to open
all the old locks I find. Have a ring of about 250 different
makes and styles of keys. Successful about 60%-70% of
the time. BUT there are a couple that I am still itching to
crack.

Got here because I found an old Sargent & Greenleaf Mo. 8088
in a box of stuff in my closet. I remember using them in the USMC
and later when I worked for the USGS. Found a note pad with
some combos and tried them. No luck.
Came to the grim realization that I had forgotten how the use
the darn thing!

So, a googling I went for instructions for that old lock and here
I am.
Let me try those numbers again and see what happens this time.....

[sl_aus]

Welcome sl_aus.

Happy picking!

P.S. Now that you've joined LP101, ASIO knows exactly where you live, what you have on your computer and what locks you intend to pick. Beware....

Cheers Chrispy,

Not too worried regarding ASIO as I'm not into anything naughty!
I'm a motor dealer in Sydney and find heaps of old locks in trade-in vehicles. I'd rather attempt to open them rather than turf 'em in the bin.

Having an absolute ball winning lunches via bets on padlocks the boys bring me!

Maybe one day I'll be able to get into the cars we lock the keys into without packing tape or wire.... the big bets will be on then!!!!

[bandito]

Hi all.

I just signed up here so I just want to say hi to you all.

I've always been interested in Locksmithing, even as a kid, so I figured it was about time to do something about it and so I just enrolled in the FB course. Really looking forward to the course.

I'm looking forward to reading all of your posts, and hopefully I might be able to contribute something worthwhile to the board once in a while.

[Mad Mick]

I've not responded to this thread for a while, so I wish a warm welcome to those who are willing to help themselves, and a thermal blanket to those who choose to post the usual questions without searching.

Your choice:
Warm reception....
or burning bush!

[nbjork]

hello everyone,

newbie here. ive got the how stuff works syndrome and see this is a useful and fun hobby to start! ive learned so much by browsing here the past few days and decided to join in on the action

BTW i know how to use the search function

bye!

[Gazeebo]

Hey everyone!!

Does anyony even read these things?? or does someone just come in here once in a while and say "welcome!"?

Anyways, im new to lockpicking and have been lurking around here for a few weeks and finally decided to register and then finally decided to accually post

And can someone plz tell me hoe this search thingy works?? .... jk

[wtf|pickproof?]

And can someone plz tell me hoe this search thingy works?? .... jk

Your question is answered by the "FAQ: Forum Usage/Posting images" at:
http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=6558&highlight=faq+search

have fun and enjoy picking

[Chrispy]

Does anyony even read these things?? or does someone just come in here once in a while and say "welcome!"?

You should use a smiley to show that you are kidding. You can choose from either:

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This will help in avoiding misunderstandings.

And no, we don't read them. Half the time we don't even say welcome.

[sublime progie]

welcome

[kwikpik]

Howdy all, Great sight, just wanted to say hello to everyone and looking forward to all the information soon to come. I'am just got started in the business 3 months ago and still a little wet behind the ears.
I would say I've already finnished my schooling but I've come to realize in this business everyday is a schooling

laters
Kwikpik

[Mad Mick]

Your question is answered by the...

You should use a smiley to show that you are kidding...

And can someone plz tell me hoe this search thingy works?? .... jk

Geez guys! Speed-reading involves actually reading the post, not skimming.
He DID use a smiley...and he went one better. jk, if I'm not mistaken, means just kidding.

[Chrispy]

He DID use a smiley...and he went one better. jk, if I'm not mistaken, means just kidding.

But Mick, he did not use a smiley in that particular paragraph. Yes he used one in the next paragraph, and, indeed, a jk, but that was in relation to two different topics, none of which was what I was referring to. Geez Mick....

[SFGOON]

I think kwikpick and quickpicks are headed for a major legal battle, copyright infringement and all. If you going to be appropriating his name then make sure you're at least as good, not like those crappy "ghost-busters" that tried to supplant the Real Ghostbusters when I was a kid....

[Lntscott]

Hi! I'm hoping someone here can help me. I'm trying to open my father's safe. I have the 3 number combo, but apparently not the right sequence. It's an older Sears safe with a Yale combo lock that says G4 on it. Any ideas for me? TamS

[Keyring]

Any ideas for me?

Ask your father?