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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
    Last post by latch-key-kid View the latest post
    16 May 2025 12:15
  • 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!
    882 Topics
    8313 Posts
    Last post by MartinHewitt View the latest post
    29 May 2025 17:28
  • 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!
    207 Topics
    2609 Posts
    Last post by billdeserthills View the latest post
    5 Feb 2025 22:07
  • Locks
    Information about locks themselves. Questions, tips and lock diagram information should be posted here.
    5113 Topics
    52716 Posts
    Last post by FranklyFlawless View the latest post
    14 May 2025 16:28
  • 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.
    24 Topics
    124 Posts
    Last post by GWiens2001 View the latest post
    24 Dec 2024 20:08
  • 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.
    2565 Topics
    34212 Posts
    Last post by GWiens2001 View the latest post
    3 Apr 2025 22:30
  • Lock Bumping
    Bump keys and lock bumping finally have their own area. Discuss making bump keys, proper bumping techniques, and countermeasures here.
    141 Topics
    1716 Posts
    Last post by GWiens2001 View the latest post
    24 Dec 2024 19:57
  • 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!
    87 Topics
    1107 Posts
    Last post by billdeserthills View the latest post
    7 Apr 2025 19:30
  • 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.
    629 Topics
    6995 Posts
    Last post by WEdwards66 View the latest post
    29 Oct 2024 18:29
  • European Locks, Picks and Hardware
    European hardware -lever locks, profile cylinders specific for European locks. European lock picks and European locks.
    1690 Topics
    16328 Posts
    Last post by Tumay View the latest post
    25 May 2025 18:24
  • 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!
    8 Topics
    65 Posts
    Last post by indigoalpha6 View the latest post
    21 Aug 2024 9:40
  • The Open Source Lock
    TOSL Project. A community project to "build a better mousetrap".
    121 Topics
    1646 Posts
    Last post by cledry View the latest post
    28 Jan 2022 6:10
  • Handcuffs
    Once an April Fools joke, now a popular addition to the forum, post your handcuff related threads here.
    32 Topics
    331 Posts
    Last post by smithromanholiday View the latest post
    30 Jan 2023 13:48
  • 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.
    684 Topics
    7363 Posts
    Last post by GWiens2001 View the latest post
    1 May 2021 18:45
  • Training & Licensing
    Wondering which locksmith course to take? Looking for locksmith license info for your locale? This is the forum for you.
    226 Topics
    2386 Posts
    Last post by GWiens2001 View the latest post
    11 Aug 2022 21:04
  • 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.
    130 Topics
    2092 Posts
    Last post by billdeserthills View the latest post
    9 Apr 2022 11:10
  • 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!
    59 Topics
    446 Posts
    Last post by billdeserthills View the latest post
    8 Sep 2024 11:45
  • 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!
    251 Topics
    2381 Posts
    Last post by Gomikey22 View the latest post
    10 Nov 2024 16:01
  • 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?
    37 Topics
    396 Posts
    Last post by demux View the latest post
    2 Jul 2024 14:15
  • Closers and Crash Bars
    A place for professionals to trade tips about installing and servicing door closers, hinges, panic bars, and exit devices.
    18 Topics
    199 Posts
    Last post by Squelchtone View the latest post
    22 Aug 2024 15:22
  • 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.
    3 Topics
    102 Posts
    Last post by stratmando View the latest post
    20 Jul 2017 22:51
  • 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.
    31 Topics
    311 Posts
    Last post by RedStagKiller View the latest post
    3 Feb 2025 10:40
  • 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.
    128 Topics
    1305 Posts
    Last post by GWiens2001 View the latest post
    12 Jan 2025 15:41
  • 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.
    272 Topics
    3386 Posts
    Last post by bitbuster View the latest post
    3 Mar 2025 18:38
  • 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.
    219 Topics
    962 Posts
    Last post by Kenneth_V View the latest post
    21 May 2025 23:19
  • 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.
    230 Topics
    1048 Posts
    Last post by Squelchtone View the latest post
    31 May 2023 21:13
  • 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.
    5 Topics
    25 Posts
    Last post by Squelchtone View the latest post
    7 Jun 2015 22:30
  • 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.
    554 Topics
    6879 Posts
    Last post by Raymond View the latest post
    4 Jun 2024 0:04
  • 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.
    10 Topics
    72 Posts
    Last post by demux View the latest post
    10 Feb 2023 8:42
  • Advanced Lock Pick Tools
    Forum for lock picks and decoders used on high security locks. Store bought or home brewed. Members Only.
    387 Topics
    4931 Posts
    Last post by stratmando View the latest post
    23 Jan 2025 10:48
  • Bypass Techniques
    From the old credit card trick to the latest in bypass tools and methods of bypassing locks without picking. Members Only.
    86 Topics
    1364 Posts
    Last post by GWiens2001 View the latest post
    16 Jul 2022 0:05
  • Safes and Safe Locks
    Forum for discussion of Safes and opening techniques of mechanical or electronic combination locks. Members Only.
    625 Topics
    6323 Posts
    Last post by Kaesekopf View the latest post
    28 Mar 2025 15:45
  • Automotive Entry and Tools
    Discussion forum on automotive locks, techniques and lock picking tools, auto opening, tips and tactics. Members Only.
    462 Topics
    5038 Posts
    Last post by Legion303 View the latest post
    23 Sep 2024 15:14
  • Locksport Local Groups & Meetings
    Looking to join a locksport group in your local area or start one? Trying to find a meeting or meetup? Look no further.
    507 Topics
    5155 Posts
    Last post by Uncle-Hank View the latest post
    14 May 2025 15:46
  • Chapter President's Office
    A private place for President's to discuss particular issues and ideas with Board members.
    28 Topics
    203 Posts
    Last post by vrocco View the latest post
    20 Sep 2008 20:59

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