Im just starting to learn about lock picking and all the nuances that come with it. I find it a great outlet because you can focus on it for ages, although it does get frustrating!
Would love any tips on practicing and learning!
Hello :D
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Fmartin
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Hello,
Im just starting to learn about lock picking and all the nuances that come with it. I find it a great outlet because you can focus on it for ages, although it does get frustrating!
Would love any tips on practicing and learning!
Im just starting to learn about lock picking and all the nuances that come with it. I find it a great outlet because you can focus on it for ages, although it does get frustrating!
Would love any tips on practicing and learning!
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Gazz
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Hi Fmartin! 
You're in the right place that's for sure.
Ask loads of questions ( there are no stupid ones), post loads of pics and have fun.
You're in the right place that's for sure.
Ask loads of questions ( there are no stupid ones), post loads of pics and have fun.
Life is like a pubic hair on a toilet seat. Every once in a while, you get pissed off.
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MHM
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Welcome to the group mate. What pics and locks have you got to practice with so far?
"This is rubbing the overdose." - Tallans
"Your devotion will be rewarded with frozen drinks and sugar coated cornflakes after the revolution." - frosty68
"Using soy sauce will destroy a lock" - JWRM
Michael Maynard.
"Your devotion will be rewarded with frozen drinks and sugar coated cornflakes after the revolution." - frosty68
"Using soy sauce will destroy a lock" - JWRM
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Fmartin
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Thankyou all for the warm welcomes!
Dont worry, im sure ill have tonnes of questions to come!
Ive got a pretty generic kit, doesnt seem massively high quality so I also have a few peterson hooks coming, hopefully they arive soon!
Ive also got a few locks ive scrounged from people, again more are in the mail!
Im not sure how to upload an image for you guys to see, but ive managed to get all but two of my locks open, however I am struggling on those two.
One is an old Yale lock which I dont have a key for so im not even sure it works (not too much issue)
The other is an ASSA ABLOY Corbin padlock, and it has been giving me nightmares!
I can get it into a false set, but past that I cant seem to unlock it :(
Hopefully once the new picks and locks come I can practice more and open this bitch of a lock!
Dont worry, im sure ill have tonnes of questions to come!
Ive got a pretty generic kit, doesnt seem massively high quality so I also have a few peterson hooks coming, hopefully they arive soon!
Ive also got a few locks ive scrounged from people, again more are in the mail!
Im not sure how to upload an image for you guys to see, but ive managed to get all but two of my locks open, however I am struggling on those two.
One is an old Yale lock which I dont have a key for so im not even sure it works (not too much issue)
The other is an ASSA ABLOY Corbin padlock, and it has been giving me nightmares!
I can get it into a false set, but past that I cant seem to unlock it :(
Hopefully once the new picks and locks come I can practice more and open this bitch of a lock!
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To add images, click on the Full Editor & Preview tab, scroll down and you should see an Attachments tab over to the left handside, click on it and the click the Add files tab. Browse to your image, select it and click on open, and then click place inline. Hope this helps.
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Fmartin
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Cheers! Its quite an old lock but it feels like it will give......one day! xD
Any advice when dealing with an old lock?
Any advice when dealing with an old lock?
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Gazz
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Check if the core turns freely, if you don't have a key, use a tensioner. Run a pick over the pins to make sure they all move, have a good feel around in there.
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and fmartinGreat to have you here, you’ve come to the right place to continue your Lockpicking journey. So many knowledgable and generous people on here. Post lots of pictures, ask lots of questions and get involved.
That Corbin looks a beast, I always struggle with them but +1 for your perseverance!!
See you around,
KeyMOE
He who fights with ASSA’s should be careful lest he thereby become an ASSA. And if thou gaze long into a keyway, the keyway will also gaze into thee." - Keytzsche