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THE starting place for new members. FAQ's, instructions on how to pick a lock, valuable information like product reviews, links to lock picking related sites, forum rules, lockpicking tool vendors, and more. START HERE.

Postby Chucklz » 31 Aug 2005 23:45

Welcome to the site. This is one of the best places for information anywhere online. Just keep reading everything you can get your hands on here. You never know when some little obscure thing you read here will be amazingly helpful. Best of luck.
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Postby GYPSY » 1 Sep 2005 3:13

I am well here and a wannabe lock picker i know some stuff but cant get the good picks cause they wont mail them to California so i have to make my own. Got Picks? HA HA @_@ i need help!
Something delicious just happened!
GYPSY
 
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New member

Postby lockdoc » 1 Sep 2005 14:38

Great site. Already have found lots of usefull info and links. I have just started lockpicking as a hobby and appreciate this site. :D
If it's not yours, don't pick it.
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Postby Phaze3031 » 1 Sep 2005 15:23

Hey all,
Just wanted to follow suit and shout to the world that I'm here. The idea of picking locks intrigues me, and a couple of weeks ago I started poking around the internet for some information. A Yahoo search quickly directed me toward this site, and i've been on here more or less constantly for the past week.

I'll admit it, the magic of lock picking for me sourced from video games like the previous discussed Splinter Cell(quite a funny exchange of ideas that lasted like six or seven posts). Embarassing yes, but hey gotta light the fire somewhere, right?

Well anyway, here I am, world.
If the centipede does not think about moving his hundred legs, they will all move in perfect synchrony. But if he concentrates too hard, he may crash into the teahouse and kill everybody
Phaze3031
 
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Postby Professor Hootington » 1 Sep 2005 19:34

Hello,
I just registered last night and from peaking around the last couple weeks it seems thia site has an immense wealth of information, and for free at that. I would just like to take this time to personally thank the founders, moderators, etc., as well as seasoned members for making this resource available to the public. See you around!
Professor Hootington
 
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Postby triman247 » 1 Sep 2005 20:20

Welcome and remember to search before you ask.


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Postby Fallacy911 » 1 Sep 2005 21:26

Introducing myself--

Why i like lockpicking--
the idea of insecurity always fascinates me. lockpicking is truly one of many unknown arts.
I am a man of self education.

Why I joined--
I'm new to lockpicking. I've spent a good 15 hours this week educating myself, and knowing how to pick locks before acquiring and making my new tools.

I hope to gain alot from the highly educated and inform the rest.

My .02

F9
Fallacy911
 
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I joined today :D

Postby Iambeginner(swe) » 2 Sep 2005 7:03

Im new in this, picking stuff :) as iam writing this i ahve my dremel in front of me ready to work, so i can build my first lockpick :)
Iambeginner(swe)
 
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Postby Vincent-XXI » 2 Sep 2005 9:09

A big warm welcome to phaze, proffesor fallacy and beginner.


i've been on here more or less constantly for the past week

peaking around the last couple weeks it seems thia site has an immense wealth of information

good 15 hours this week educating myself



If everyone new to this site took the time to do what you did there would be no more "how do I open lock x, how do I open this lock armed only with my wits, elastic from a bra strap and a safety pin?"
Because I'm MCCCXXXVII
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hello all

Postby blatantlydan » 3 Sep 2005 5:27

hello all.found this site a month back or so and am finding it very helpful
and inspiring.Im also finding lockpicking a great new pastime,if a little
frustrating at times :x ive been a furniture restorer for the past ten
yrs or so and have touched upon making keys,fitting locks,fixing locks
ect,furniture trade aint so great these days so im kinda considering the
locksithing trade as a backup,so far ive opened a squire combi padlock
(that i found at a house clearance)an a cheap version of a yale,with a
snap gun.funny enough i got given an old key cutting machine last wk
although as far as i can make out its for furniture keys.its a corbin USA
ill post a little more about that elsewere coz i need some of info on it.
great site ppl!
blatantlydan
 
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Introduction

Postby illusion » 3 Sep 2005 6:54

im new 2 this forum and i guess it's polite to introduce myself...

ive got loads of different hobbies, and locks are really interesting - when u open a lock 4 the first time there is a feeling th@ u've done some kind of magic. I bet most people in this forum would agree.

'nuff said really..

illusion
illusion
 
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Back for the first time!!!

Postby Colin_Seymour » 4 Sep 2005 3:32


Hello!! Its the man from 2003!!! I was out of the game for a while, but I refound the immense pleasure locksmithing gives me. I dont impression, but I bypass.:) Yeah iss cool.
I hope I may be of assistance to rookies such as myself, and experts as I gain experience!!!! You guys are real nice. Keep up the good work!!!!

:)

My new name is taken from GTA3 MSX FM's , the man is called the moving shadow, and I modified it and made up Silouhette.:)

Keep in touch, you nice guys.
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Jack cars, right now, jack cars, I'm addicted to locks, its my fantasy home, my fantasy play, my fantasy yay, I'm addicted to locks, hey hey heyy.... YEAH!
Colin_Seymour
 
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Hello, I am new

Postby Death007666 » 4 Sep 2005 11:40

Hi, I am new here, or at least this is one of the first times I have posted something. I have only posted 2 other times, but I have been coming to this web site for a couple of months, and I really like it. Good Stuff.

I have a pick set, it is the Southord PXS-14, and I really like it. I will eventually start making my own but intell then I will be fateful to my Southord set.

I have picked a padlock, My Dead bold, [b] My Garage door, a chest, and a brinks home security safe. **** I would like to note that all of these things are mine and in my possesion and were used for practice only and no criminal activity was at all involved in any way, shape, or form****

I would also like to say that I have been able to pick padlocks with my own padlock shims that I made out of a soda can which was pretty cool.

Just want to say hi to everyone!!!
Death007666
 
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Location: Florida

Postby quicklocks » 4 Sep 2005 14:59

hello to one and all hope you find what you want. please do search first and if you cannot find it then ask away. or if you have some info then share it thats what this site is all about :D
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Postby Death007666 » 5 Sep 2005 20:56

I, will make sure to do that, and have learned from others mistakes about asking about stuff. I am fully aware of the search ability on this website. I would just like to point that out so no one has to tell me. thank you for the welcoming and i hope to here from you soon and i have found almost all the information i need on this topic, but more never hurts.
Death007666
 
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