Newbie East London Picker!

[DentsE7]

Good morning everyone.
I've always had a fascination with locks since I was a small child.
I've had a chaotic life but since I've settled down my therapist has suggested I find a hobby to help with my PTSD, Anxiety and Depression so I decided to watch 100s of YouTube videos and buy my first pick set, small vice and a few small cheap padlocks and I've been sucked in lol

My names Ron and I think I have a picking problem

[DentsE7]

Howdy Ron!
Lots of people find that lock picking helps =)
It's a great community with lots of good people.
Have fun =)

[DentsE7]

Hi Ron

Have a read of the rules and a good look around.

You've come to the right place for all things Locksport.

Lots of friendly folk to help you along your journey.

Ask loads of questions and post loads of pics.

[DentsE7]

How do

The first step is admitting you have THE addiction.

The second step is to indulge it.

Welcome to the addicts club.

[DentsE7]

as long as you keep picking you won't have a problem

[Billbobaggins]

Hi Ron,if e7 is your area you have more chance of picking locks than flowers over the wanted flats,lol .

[DentsE7]

Hi Ron,if e7 is your area you have more chance of picking locks than flowers over the wanted flats,lol .

Haha very true, I'm between Stratford and Forestgate..... I know I know what a combination but it's not too bad.
Are you local?

Thank you for all the welcome messages

[Billbobaggins]

Many, many moon's ago my friend, and on this forum we are all friend's and helpful.

[DentsE7]

Many, many moon's ago my friend, and on this forum we are all friend's and helpful.

I took my front door cylinder out and I was shocked at how quick it took me to pick it. Makes me feel happy most people don't pick locks

[TonyS]

Hi mate,
What set of picks did you go for, and what locks have you picked?
You've come to the right place!

[DentsE7]

Hi mate,
What set of picks did you go for, and what locks have you picked?
You've come to the right place!

Hi Tony
I got myself a cheap set and sanded them down a little bit and I got 4 sparrows picks. I'll try add photos now

[DentsE7]

Looks like you are well set. Maybe some TOK pry bar wrenches and a few more hooks - then a good couple of hundred locks and you are good to go
https://www.lawlocktools.co.uk/Tension- ... -Piece-Set

[DentsE7]

Looks like you are well set. Maybe some TOK pry bar wrenches and a few more hooks - then a good couple of hundred locks and you are good to go
https://www.lawlocktools.co.uk/Tension- ... -Piece-Set

Yeah I need a few more bits and bobs still but I'll get them slowly as I go along. Being on and budget and having a hobby don't well sometimes I think the next obstacle will be finding locks to pick but one step at a time

[DentsE7]

Too right.
There is no hurry - you just need to keep practising.
Post photos in the "what I picked today" thread and get involved in the forum. You'll get all the help you need

[DentsE7]

Too right.
There is no hurry - you just need to keep practising.
Post photos in the "what I picked today" thread and get involved in the forum. You'll get all the help you need

I will indeed! I'm going to buy a few locks over the next few weeks and then see how I get on.

It's crazy the amount of self control you need because you just want to pick everything in sight but you can't unfortunately

[Sedz]

My names Ron and I think I have a picking problem

Hi Ron.

[DentsE7]

My names Ron and I think I have a picking problem

Hi Ron.

Good morning Sedz

[greasedweasel]

Hi Ron,

I am a complete beginner as well and based in SE London, so just across the river from you. I also need to get hold of some more locks other than my handful of padlocks.

Waiting for cheapish vice mk 2 to arrive (had to get a refund on the first which didn't work) to see what difference if any that makes.

I'll be interested to see how you get on.

[DentsE7]

Welcome Ron, and many thanks for the donation!

[DentsE7]

You guys in London have access to more locksmiths than most, be nice to them and they are generally very accommodating...see here viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8076&p=270160&hilit=Soho#p270160

[DentsE7]

Hi Ron,

I am a complete beginner as well and based in SE London, so just across the river from you. I also need to get hold of some more locks other than my handful of padlocks.

Waiting for cheapish vice mk 2 to arrive (had to get a refund on the first which didn't work) to see what difference if any that makes.

I'll be interested to see how you get on.

Hey, I grew up in Kidbrooke so I know SE London very well.
I got my vice from Amazon I think it was only £14 it does the job so far although I'm finding I like to hold the locks in my hand while I'm watching tv or some movies and pick them while I focas on the telly.

When I get some more locks (I only have 3 at the moment) once I'm done with them I'm happy to send them out.

[DentsE7]

You guys in London have access to more locksmiths than most, be nice to them and they are generally very accommodating...see here viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8076&p=270160&hilit=Soho#p270160

Thanks for the post, I've had a read but I'm not the sort of person who can just walk up to someone and start a conversation. Social anxiety is hell lol

[Shurelock]

@D@DentsE7

[Gav.J]

You guys in London have access to more locksmiths than most, be nice to them and they are generally very accommodating...see here viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8076&p=270160&hilit=Soho#p270160

Thanks for the post, I've had a read but I'm not the sort of person who can just walk up to someone and start a conversation. Social anxiety is hell lol

Welcome mate from North London.

[DentsE7]

You guys in London have access to more locksmiths than most, be nice to them and they are generally very accommodating...see here viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8076&p=270160&hilit=Soho#p270160

Thanks for the post, I've had a read but I'm not the sort of person who can just walk up to someone and start a conversation. Social anxiety is hell lol

Welcome mate from North London.

Hey bud, I'm over in Stratford, East London