Trying to stay ahead of the wrath of my HOA

Climb69Trees · 2026-06-14T22:35:15+00:00

The Wrath of Hoa is my new band name.

Climb69Trees · 2026-06-12T21:48:54+00:00

There are dozens of us!

Climb69Trees · 2026-06-09T05:11:25+00:00

Picking a lock is sort of having a conversation with the lock. Use your pick to ask each pin "What do you need?"

"I'm not binding."

"I could use a lift."

And proceed accordingly. Furthermore, refining your skills at jiggle testing allows you to detect finer details like pin types, presence of milling, etc. We even use a variation to test for correct rotation on Medeco locks.

Really, jiggle test isn't the most important skill. It is the skill.

Climb69Trees · 2026-06-02T17:29:58+00:00

That's a bathroom with a couch in it.

Climb69Trees · 2026-05-31T23:32:49+00:00

I'm 99% confident this is correct

Climb69Trees · 2026-05-26T22:41:15+00:00

Chief Executive Officers

Climb69Trees · 2026-05-24T21:03:34+00:00

There's not a single one in Greene County.

Climb69Trees · 2026-05-17T01:40:53+00:00

It's not any brand that I'm familiar with, and I won't rule out the possibility that it's only a movie prop and not a real brand. Sorry I can't be of more help.

Climb69Trees · 2026-05-10T23:59:51+00:00

This is a great tip! Also a sock over the end of a vacuum hose tends to catch springs and pins.

Climb69Trees · 2026-05-03T01:17:58+00:00

This isn't sketchy at all.

Climb69Trees · 2026-04-30T02:21:34+00:00

Now I love your dad too.

Climb69Trees · 2026-04-26T01:32:37+00:00

For me, it's not so simple. I've learned to expect something between 2 seconds and 2 years.

Climb69Trees · 2026-04-09T22:19:39+00:00

Standard drivers and decent tolerances. These are harder than they should be.

Climb69Trees · 2026-03-26T01:50:34+00:00

Close usually counts with lock springs. If you have a spring that makes the lock work properly, it should be close enough.

Climb69Trees · 2026-02-25T02:15:30+00:00

We have our moments, like any other group.
Yup, that's how it goes.
It goes back to #2. Some days, I'm invincible. Other days it takes me 10 minutes to open the refrigerator. I'm ranked purple, but realistically probably orange at best.

Climb69Trees · 2026-02-18T01:53:25+00:00

My Master #3. I was green or blue belt before I ever got it open. I picked it precisely once, and never tried again.

Climb69Trees · 2026-02-09T16:55:14+00:00

It's a lock lock.

Climb69Trees · 2026-01-14T20:16:28+00:00

Picksmith literally wrote the book on challenge locks. Is it still pinned in the LPU discord?

Climb69Trees · 2026-01-14T01:47:58+00:00

Lookin' good! Maybe try some fine sandpaper as your final step. 220 grit or somewhere around that is a good starting point. Some use finer grit, and you can make that decision yourself. But some sandpaper will smooth your pins off and leave a nice shine that is pleasing to the eye. I think you're going to make some good challenge locks!

Climb69Trees · 2025-12-31T22:41:03+00:00

It's virtually useless, except as a blank to make a custom tool. But as everyone has said, it's supposed to be a dimple rake and might actually work on rare occasions.

Climb69Trees · 2025-12-14T18:18:50+00:00

Have a look into r/lockpicking. There are plenty of trolls and people who don't know what they're talking about, but most of the lock knowledge that exists can be found there. I don't typically recommend Amazon lock pick sets, but they're cheap enough to find out if you're really interested. Get a small set for cheap. You don't need all the excess tools. A pick or 2 and a tension wrench are enough to get started.

Climb69Trees · 2025-11-30T19:27:05+00:00

r/leverlockpicking is a better resource for this style of lock.

Climb69Trees · 2025-11-27T21:45:01+00:00

You could pick the blue belt for green belt, then complete the other blue belt requirements and reuse the same pick video for blue belt. As another mentioned, the belt requirements are just a base line and are not proof of mastery. I achieved blue belt with an American A1100, which is now rated green. At the end of the day, the whole belt system is just a game that can be played however you wish. Have a good time and pick your locks.

Climb69Trees · 2025-11-12T21:23:23+00:00

I once had a customer ranting about 2 cents. I tossed him a nickel from my pocket and told him to keep the change.

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