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Lock Picking 101 - FAQs, Tutorials, and General Information
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.
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Last post by billdeserthills
11 Oct 2024 19:27
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Got Questions? - Ask Beginner Hobby Lockpicking Questions Here
Having read the FAQ's you are still unfulfilled and seek more enlightenment, so post your general lock picking questions here.
- 9244 Topics
- 91263 Posts
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Last post by Raymond
13 Jun 2025 19:05
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Pick-Fu [Intermediate Skill Level]
Picked all the easy locks and want to step up your game? Further your lock picking techniques, exchange pro tips, videos, lessons, and develop your skills here.
- 2601 Topics
- 35751 Posts
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Last post by jimdoc
24 Aug 2024 15:32
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This Old Lock
Need help fixing or installing a lock? We welcome questions from the public here! Sorry, no automotive questions, please.
- 633 Topics
- 5145 Posts
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Last post by latch-key-kid
16 May 2025 12:15
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This Old Safe
Forgot how to dial the combination on that old safe? Think you got the right numbers but the handle is stuck? What safe should you buy? Ask your safe questions here!
- 883 Topics
- 8323 Posts
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Last post by ldj
18 Jun 2025 15:37
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What Lock Should I Buy?
Thinking of upgrading your door security? Getting a better deadbolt or padlock? Getting a new frame or better hinges? Not sure what brand or model to go with for your particular application? Need a recommendation? Feel free to ask for advice here!
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- 2609 Posts
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Last post by billdeserthills
5 Feb 2025 22:07
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Locks
Information about locks themselves. Questions, tips and lock diagram information should be posted here.
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Last post by FranklyFlawless
14 May 2025 16:28
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Lock Patents
It all started with Yale Linus Jr and patent US18169A in 1857. Look how far we've come. Post your patents here, discuss prior art, new designs, and various mechanisms important to the lock and lock picking world.
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Last post by GWiens2001
24 Dec 2024 20:08
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Lock Picks
When it comes down to it there is nothing better than manual tools for your Lock pick Set, whether they be retail, homebrew, macgyver style. DIY'ers look here.
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Last post by GWiens2001
3 Apr 2025 22:30
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Lock Bumping
Bump keys and lock bumping finally have their own area. Discuss making bump keys, proper bumping techniques, and countermeasures here.
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Last post by GWiens2001
24 Dec 2024 19:57
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Lock Impressioning
A skill known and practiced for years by seasoned locksmiths, impressioning a working key from a blank is a popular new addition in locksport circles everywhere. Get your blanks and Pippin files and get busy!
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Last post by billdeserthills
7 Apr 2025 19:30
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Lock Pick Guns, EPGs, Snappers
Tool recommendations, information on your favorite automatic and/or mechanical lockpicking devices for those with less skills, or looking to make their own.
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Last post by WEdwards66
29 Oct 2024 18:29
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European Locks, Picks and Hardware
European hardware -lever locks, profile cylinders specific for European locks. European lock picks and European locks.
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Last post by Tumay
25 May 2025 18:24
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The Machine Shop
Enjoy watching chips pile up as you make a sweet cutaway lock? Do you have a youtube channel showing off your new mini lathe? Get excited when you buy a new X-Y table? When someone says Bridgeport, do you perk up? Then this is the forum for you!
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Last post by indigoalpha6
21 Aug 2024 9:40
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The Open Source Lock
TOSL Project. A community project to "build a better mousetrap".
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Last post by cledry
28 Jan 2022 6:10
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Handcuffs
Once an April Fools joke, now a popular addition to the forum, post your handcuff related threads here.
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Last post by smithromanholiday
30 Jan 2023 13:48
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Locksmith Business Information Archive 2003-2014
This is the old Locksmith business info area and will be broken down to fill in the new sections below.
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Last post by GWiens2001
1 May 2021 18:45
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Training & Licensing
Wondering which locksmith course to take? Looking for locksmith license info for your locale? This is the forum for you.
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Last post by GWiens2001
11 Aug 2022 21:04
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Running a Business
Already an established locksmith? Trying to get your new locksmith business off the ground? Need training or licensing? Have to get bonded and insured? Visit here to talk about running a locksmith business day to day, including buying a van, renting a store front, getting business cards and invoices made up, questions on taxes, pricing out jobs, what to spend on tools and what works and doesn't in advertizing.
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Last post by billdeserthills
9 Apr 2022 11:10
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Keys, Keyways, and Key Blanks
Got a cool old key? What keyway is this?! Need a key for that old steamer trunk or padlock? Do Not Duplicate got you down? What's that part number for that factory key section? Which supplier has this key blank in stock? Need the MACS, root depth, or Depth and Spacing for your lock? Need some pre cut keys? Keys and Key Blanks is the forum for you!
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Last post by billdeserthills
8 Sep 2024 11:45
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Key Machines & Programmers
Got a question about key machines? not sure what to buy? need a user manual? have some tips for keeping one running well or need help cutting or programming keys? Post here!
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Last post by Gomikey22
10 Nov 2024 16:01
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Master Keyed Systems
Want to learn how master keyed systems work? not sure what a Grand Master or a change key are? Want to share a new MK system you came up with? How do different manufacturers pin up their locks? It's 10pm, do you know where your wafers are?
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Last post by demux
2 Jul 2024 14:15
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Closers and Crash Bars
A place for professionals to trade tips about installing and servicing door closers, hinges, panic bars, and exit devices.
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Last post by Squelchtone
22 Aug 2024 15:22
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Life Safety Compliance
A place to discuss locksmith work when it comes to Life Safety and ADA compliance, as well as Building Bodes and related matters.
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Last post by stratmando
20 Jul 2017 22:51
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Electronic Locks and Access Control
This area is for discussing the installation and troubleshooting of access control, prox reader, strikes, or electronic prox fob and keypad locks. No bypass or Advanced techniques please.
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Last post by RedStagKiller
3 Feb 2025 10:40
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Locksmith Supplies
Got a mail order place that always has the exact locksmith parts and tools you need? Having a hard time finding a special part? Share your combined resources here and help fellow locksmiths with good deals on common locksmith supplies. No commercial advertisers here please, only locksmiths helping locksmiths.
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Last post by GWiens2001
12 Jan 2025 15:41
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Locksmith Lounge
Pull up a chair, grab a cold one, and talk about life as a locksmith. Trade stories of good and bad customers, general work day frustrations, any fun projects you worked on recently, or anything else you want to chat about with fellow locksmiths.
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Last post by bitbuster
3 Mar 2025 18:38
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Buy - Sell - Trade
Non-commercial buy, sell and trade forum where Lock pickers can buy, sell and trade their equipment. This is not for power sellers or commercial sites.
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Last post by granny
13 Jun 2025 11:34
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It came from eBay!
Did you find a cool lock, a bunch of locks, a safe, or locksport or locksmith supplies that you think other members could benefit from? Post those eBay and Craigslist links here.
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Last post by Squelchtone
31 May 2023 21:13
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Advanced Topics - Membership Information
Read here how to gain access to the Advanced Topics areas. This section is for higher level information that goes beyond basic hobby lockpicking and is not open to the public.
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Last post by Squelchtone
7 Jun 2015 22:30
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High Security Locks
Discussion on lock picking and smithing for high security locks such as Abloy, Medeco, Primus, Miwa, Sargent, Dom, Mul-T-Lock to name a few. Members Only.
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Last post by Raymond
4 Jun 2024 0:04
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Locks on Vending Machines, Parking Meters, Elevators, Mail Boxes and Utility Company Junction Boxes.
Due to the nature of what they protect, cash and services, certain locks on certain devices will only be discussed in the Advanced Topics area to protect the public from petty theft and vandalism. A tubular lock may not be Advanced Topics worthy, but a tubular lock on a Parking Meter is. I really hope that's a no brainer for anyone reading this.
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- 72 Posts
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Last post by demux
10 Feb 2023 8:42
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Advanced Lock Pick Tools
Forum for lock picks and decoders used on high security locks. Store bought or home brewed. Members Only.
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Last post by stratmando
23 Jan 2025 10:48
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Bypass Techniques
From the old credit card trick to the latest in bypass tools and methods of bypassing locks without picking. Members Only.
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Last post by GWiens2001
16 Jul 2022 0:05
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Safes and Safe Locks
Forum for discussion of Safes and opening techniques of mechanical or electronic combination locks. Members Only.
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Last post by femurat
9 Jun 2025 0:12
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Automotive Entry and Tools
Discussion forum on automotive locks, techniques and lock picking tools, auto opening, tips and tactics. Members Only.
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Last post by Legion303
23 Sep 2024 15:14
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