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4y ago
There are a lot of things to consider when selecting materials and objects for these DIY lock picks such as the quality of a material, how well that material works as a lock pick, how much it costs, and even how much work it takes to mold that material into a useable pick! But choosing a good material for homemade locks picks doesn't have to be a headache and there are actually quite a few awesome options out there that can give you some pretty cool results!
So let's get to it and cover the best homemade lock pick materials ..read more
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4y ago
While a lock picking vise isn't quite a second set of hands, it can in some ways feel like it.
So let's look at the benefits that vise can provide and at what point in your lock picking journey you should consider picking one up. Then we'll polish it off with a few good options that will ensure that your first lock picking vise is that last you'll ever need ..read more
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4y ago
One of the greatest misconceptions that plagues the name of lock picking and locksport is that the craft itself is born from malicious roots.
That lock picking is a skill based upon criminal intent and anyone wishing to learn of it beyond the scope of locksmithing must have some mischievous underlying purpose.
But if we for a moment take a step back and look at the data regarding lock picking and home burglary, along with some logical reasoning to explain it, we will see that lock picking isn't the monster that society believes it to be.
As we are about to see, most criminals don't pi ..read more
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4y ago
Is lock picking illegal? There is no greater question, nor deterrent, for those wishing to learn lock picking than the fear of breaking the law in the process. And rightfully so. The very nature of lock picking is to subtly bypass locks. So questioning its legality is totally understandable. So let’s tackle the legality of ..read more
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4y ago
Sadly, making mistakes is the primary method we mortals use to learn. We learn to walk by falling hundreds of times. We learn to talk by babbling a thousand wrong babbles. Mistakes are the necessary evil that grant us progress — in whatever area we seek. BUT, they don’t always have to be our mistakes ..read more
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4y ago
When it comes to advancing your physical security, it can sometimes be a daunting task as at first glance there appears to be an infinite number of different types of locks. And even more disheartening, trying to determine the degree of security these different locks offer. But in truth, all locks are very simple creatures ..read more
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4y ago
Oddly enough the first headache inflicted by this awesome craft of lock picking typically isn't from picking a lock. Rather it’s caused from beating one’s face repeatedly against the nearest hard object while trying to establish what the best beginner lock pick set is.
With so many different types of picks and random looking tools out there today -- it's truly a daunting task for anyone just starting out.
So let's jump into what exactly you should look for when investing in lock picks, what you should avoid, and why the Peterson GSP Ghost set is hands down the best beginner lock pick set ..read more
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4y ago
Many of us entering the world of lock picking are looking to buy their first lock pick set, however, the mass number of products flooding the market can sometimes seem daunting. On top of that do we really need all these picks? Do we really need to throw down $200 on a set with every ..read more
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4y ago
You should never continue to pick a lock that you have already beaten several times. If you pick the same lock enough times in the same way you'll eventually memorize the process of picking that particular lock. From there on, picking that lock becomes more about recalling a series of vague events rather than relying on your skill.
As a matter in fact, continuing to pick the same lock over and over can actually put you a few step back in progressing your skill. As they say -- if you don't use it, you lose it.
So continuing to challenge yourself is crucial for improving but the problem is ..read more
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4y ago
Anyone that has been picking locks for sport long enough has very likely run across the name Waddac2 or has even stumbled across his epic YouTube channel full of nuggets of wisdom.
As well as being a very accomplished picker, he is also an astounding photographer and has given us some of photos to scatter throughout this interview!
Without further ado, here is Waddac2 ..read more