Any of you guys are in to locksport or lockpicking in general?

>>1163515
Yeah, why?

>>1163515
no but you have my attention

>>1163515
Looks comfy. Go on OP . . .

>>1163515
I like to pick locks and have been successful with some cheap tumblers. I particularly like to pick locks with whatever is lying around instead of actual picks. Bobby pins, paper clips, wire hangers, etc. In fact, I don't even own a pick set.

I want to get into lockpicking and physical penetration.
What's a good initiation kit?

http://www.ebay.es/itm/lockpicking-lock-pick-set-tools-practice-padlocks-unlocking-crochetage-serrure-/252737175896?hash=item3ad84f4158:g:TyEAAOSw-0xYhjeT

https://www.amazon.es/Cleak-Cerraduras-Transparentes-destinadas-aprendizaje/dp/B01A6AQC2S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492646501&sr=8-1&keywords=lock+pick

Any recommendations?

>>1163515

I used to work in security at the jacksonville zoo. Was in charge of access control so locks fell under my jurisdiction (and keeping track of employee parking decals). They sent me to a few locksmithing classes for free and I ended up enjoying it a lot. I was able to make myself a master key wish I wasn't supposed to have lol. I got in the exhibit with a kangaroos on the night shift once.

>>1164228
Just get any of the hpc lockpick sets they are pretty cheap, try to avoid clear acrylic locks since they have adulterated feedback in my experience. Also i suggest you to invest in one of these pinning kits and training locks that give you the basic tools to disassemble and reassemble your locks in varius configurations https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/qreload.htm
https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/qprolok.htm

>>1164228

sparrow is a great place to pick up a beginner kit, i suggest you get the bare minimum until you advance enough to know what else you want. You can usually pick anything with a 4 pick set (including zipping) until you get into odd lock designs

>0.5mm picks
>0.8mm tension bar
>$5
>haven't seen better yet for the money

just check this set anons

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-2016-Hot-Sale-5pcs-Mini-Locksmith-Tools-Hide-In-James-Bond-Credit-Card-For/32717373368.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10065_10151_10068_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10110_10136_10137_10111_10060_10138_10112_10113_10155_10062_10114_10156_10179_10154_10056_10055_10054_10059_10099_10078_10079_10103_10073_10102_10096_10070_10148_10123_10147_10052_10053_10124_10142_10107_10050_10143_10051,searchweb201603_4,afswitch_1,ppcSwitch_5&btsid=d5117100-cba1-4f60-a090-1cacc1196724&algo_expid=c8287909-4a16-40c8-a137-a345bd05c934-2&algo_pvid=c8287909-4a16-40c8-a137-a345bd05c934

They look like shite desu m8, i would make my own picks instead of buying those, check this out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1DXyhMenKU&index=1&list=PLTSWkYxuSlkWZt8pXHiV7xewOUEXNb3Qk

>>1164678

This. Making your own picks is easy enough, especially if you are /diy/ minded already. I like to use old hacksaw blades myself. Just buy a cheap set from china (sub $10) initially and then try and mirror your /diy/ blades to them. It'll help you get a "feel" for the thickness and style you want your blades to become.

Also don't practice on any locks you actually rely on for day to day use (front door, etc). It's not like in video games, and if you fuck up you can ruin the lock.

Fun hobby, and you'll learn a lot about how locks work.

>>1164544
I think you got that link wrong, it sends me to a concealing credit card to hide picks.

>>1165564
the link is good, in that card are 4 picks and 1 tension bar, they just don't show them because of shitty reasons, to to feedback and see some pics

>>1165569
Thanks, I ordered them!
What lock should I buy to put them to the test?

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Which one of you was this?

Been doing it for a few years. It's come in handy a few times when people lose keys. Makes you realise how shit most locks are too.
Only thing i hate is trying to find locks to practice on without spending a lot of money.

Accidentally clicked on /diy/ trying to get to another board.

I'm a full time locksmith with a very upstanding company (which I feel the need to specify on account of lone wolf scammers in the field)

Can't really answer questions because I don't belong in this board, but I wanted to check in. I go out for lockouts relatively often, haven't had to drill one yet; save for high security locks (Mul-T-Lock, Medeco, etc). Most of our work is maintaining and creating commercial/government masterkey systems and doing necessary hardware installations and repairs.

We also dabble in access control, electric strikes/card readers, "door opening solutions" in general.

I get paid to do your hobby! And help folks in the process.

>>1165598
any tumbler lock will work, just go to the store and buy some $1 crappy padlocks,also watch some yt videos

>>1165604
me
how the fuck did you find me motherfucker?

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Electronic access control master race here.

>>1165696
I'm not sure I'd want a guy that frequents /d/ knowing anything about me, so I'll just break a window if I get locked out now. No offense of course.

>>1164231
poor man's Australia tour

>>1165974

Boards either side are /co/ and /fa/, so it's more likely locksmith-anon likes to read Batman or to look fabulous.

>whynotboth.jpg

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>>1164762
True, this is one of the first picks that i made myself, i think it turned out pretty good

>>1163515
No, but i test padlocks and ocks quite a lot.
I shim a padlock the other day to show how insecure it was.
I always wanted a pickgun, but the good ones are expensive.

>>1165971
What is this? Looks kinda cool.

>>1165984
Not when using a mobile browser.

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Found this in my attic. Is it some sort of bump key or just a common type of key? Could it be filed into something? The design looks awfully simplistic for a common key.

has anyone master the schlage locks with the 2, 3 or 4 dog bone pins in it?

>>1166838

its from a very cheap master padlock. if i recall, it's symmetrical so you can stick in either way 'round.

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Anyone have any experience with tubular picks? Pic related

>>1166838

the kind of lock that style of key opens is a warded lock

>>1164228
>looking for a lockpick set
>in spansih
lmao

>>1167541
Check this Anónimo >>1165604

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>mfw every lock is abloy in my country

>>1166925

yes

>>1166838
yeah, warded padlock key. How they work is instead of tumblers there's just plates at various depths that keep the wrong key from turning in the lock. The very end of that key is the only part that operates the mechanism. In other words, any key like that, can be made into a 'master' key and open all locks of that same brand very easily. This is why you shouldn't rely on warded padlocks for any more security than locking up your rachet old lawnmower.

>>1166848
I've not specifically tried Schlage with the higher security pins, but I have tried other brands. I have a lot of trouble with Schlage in general. 50/50 success rate, their tolerances are much tighter than say Kwikset. I can imagine high security pins only complicating things.

>>1164762
>tfw i visualized how locks worked at the age of 8 in order to pick a cabinet lock that my parents used in order to hide my vidya when i was younger
>feelsgoodman

>>1166480
>pickgun
>not getting the stick and turn thing
feels jasonbourneman