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Lock Picking How-to: Wired Magazine

 

I bought a $40 kit online, it came with a How-To booklet,
a case, various different picks, rakes, and tension devices.

I only use/need a few of the tools... so I figured to recoup
some of my money and save a fellow BASE jumper some
bucks that I would sell the booklet, case, and some of the
tools I do not use.

Really all you need is the basic idea, a few tools, and then
just time and patience to practice. I suggest practicing on
every pad lock you already own, then your front door.

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I sold all of my extra tools.

If you want to buy your own kit check out:

Lock Pick Sets

Peace,
~Tom
GreenMachine

http://www.southord.com/...low=&range_high=

this one is awesome. ive used it to gain access to several buildings. its compact, ergonomically sound, and somewhat concealed when not in use.
this tool with extra tension wrenches for different applications will work wonders for access.
tom remember when i was in miami? this is what i used. i own like 3 of them.

http://www.southord.com/...cket-Pen-SO-212.html
this one is badass too, but not as user friendly or as quick to use. i have used this to gain access .
this is one where security concerns are higher, where you may want to conceal your intent in the even of an altercation.

you have it right though. practice is the main key, no matter the tools you use

I just used halloween pumpkin carving tools to open my front door. Scary...Rad...Impressive...Thank you for the post.

Lane, that pen set-up is reallycool.
Hmm, 3 of the knife pick sets, nice,
do you want to sell one? Or send me
an early Christmas/Festivus present?


FYI - all you ninjas shoud be aware
that getting caught tresspassing with
any type of device, (especially picks,
crow bar, flash light, etc.) can get you
an extra charge for the possession of
Burglary Tools, so Please visit here:

http://www.lockpickguide.com/...lityoflockpicks.html

Be sure to scroll down to your specific state!

Tommy,

I have an easy solution to the whole getting caught thing is easy - just don't get caught !

Don't forget to add a thin blank plastic card to your toolkit for shimming those piss poor latch locks. And some padlock shims.

So far no busts.

Yep, used a hotel room key
once to get on their roof

I do not own nor have used
any shims yet? Any tips?

tips :

get some
learn to use them
get good video and NOT post it on youtube
don't forget to flare
stash and get the fuck out

/end of message

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Padlock-Shim

Scooped one up. Mostly for something to do this winter when it's too shitty in Buffalo to jump...

When has anyone been charged with possession of burglary tools for having a ... flashlight?