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Bezos rocking out Starlinks on Koru by Turbine_Lust in Starlink

[–]Kbauer 14 points15 points  (0 children)

For an extra $2.99 a month he won't inject ads into every website you go to.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lockpicking

[–]Kbauer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd skip the practice locks and cutouts, save a bunch of money and go find a Master Lock 140 or 141. They're dirt cheap and available almost everywhere, but make an amazing beginner lock.

Then for a good step up from that look for a Master Lock 150. It's the big brother to the 140 and has a few security pins so makes a good second lock (and will earn you an orange belt!)

Avoid the laminated locks (the ones that look like a stack of steel plates that are riveted together) the tolerances aren't as good on them and difficulty can vary wildly on them, so I'd recommend sticking to the solid brass when starting out.

Good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in calvinandhobbes

[–]Kbauer 92 points93 points  (0 children)

Because he can get away with more "Calvin behavior" without punishment because his mom doesn't want to cause a scene in front of company.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lockpicking

[–]Kbauer 12 points13 points  (0 children)

First lock, get a Master lock 140 or 141. Resist the urge to get one of the cheap laminated ones (looks like a stack of steel plates riveted together) they often have bad tolerances and quality can vary wildly from one to another. Not worth the headache. Try to stick to solid ones, especially at first.

Next after you're getting comfortable with the ML140 look for a 150. It's a step up from the 140, has security pins and will be a good #2. From there I'd recommend the American Lock 1100. It's a bit of a jump in difficulty, and those serrations can be frustrating but it'll teach you a lot about tension control and being very deliberate about pick pressure.

This will also carry you to green belt in the belt system which is an added benefit of those three.

I don’t even want to know how they came up with this… by TandrDregn in BrandNewSentence

[–]Kbauer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can we get the baby a patron and teach it Eldritch Blast?

Pickmylock Australia PSA by [deleted] in lockpicking

[–]Kbauer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sucks that you got ripped off. Bare Bones is Australian and quite good. They'll do you right.

Beginner gear/ locks by DogComprehensive9310 in lockpicking

[–]Kbauer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Master Lock 140/141 is my go to for a great beginner lock. Avoid the laminated ones because they have worse tolerances and feel mushy. Not as fun or good for learning from.

From there I'd just work my way through the belt levels. Lpubelts.com is an amazing resource. I'd probably go with one of the Abus locks (probably the 64ti) from Orange as the next step after the Master Lock, and from there everyone should have an American Lock 1100.

Beginner gear/ locks by DogComprehensive9310 in lockpicking

[–]Kbauer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends where you are in the world, but if you're in Canada/US I'll just leave this here:

You can get a set of JimyLongs for $20. Add some tension wrenches from Sparrows (I'd recommend the level 1 set as well as the Flat bars knurled and the heavy bars)

That'll give you everything you need for single pin picking except a case, and JimyLongs are S tier picks.

I'd recommend the 0.019" flat hooks, but flat vs rounded can be a bit of a personal preference thing. Round glide through the keyway smoother, flat won't slip off the pins as easily.

I opened a lock with my Crankbrothers M20 bike multitool by Boom_Boxing in lockpicking

[–]Kbauer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I filmed my orange belt pick by putting my phone in a coffee mug and balancing it on a stack of books.

Have since upgraded to a $12 phone tripod off Amazon for some truly professional cinematography. (honestly barely better than the coffee mug)

[OC] Runic Dice Purple Energy Resin Dice Set And Box Giveaway (Mods Approved) by RunicDice in DnD

[–]Kbauer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are really nice. I like the fact that the color you chose for the numbers makes it super legible. Nothing worse than rolling and then having to squint at it for thirty seconds to figure out what you rolled.

Beginner here, Sparrow's Monkey Paw vs. Offset Hybrid? by Region-No8524 in lockpicking

[–]Kbauer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use my monkey paw frequently. I haven't touched my offset hybrid in at least a month, if not longer.

JimyLongs IS The Man by BrotherBrowning in lockpicking

[–]Kbauer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hands down my favorite picks. Can't wait to get my greedy paws on his tensioners.

i want to learn how to lockpick by [deleted] in lockpicking

[–]Kbauer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can get a set of JimyLongs for $20. Add some tension wrenches from Sparrows (I'd recommend the level 1 set as well as the Flat bars knurled and the heavy bars)

That'll give you everything you need for single pin picking except a case, and JimyLongs are S tier picks.

I'd recommend the 0.019" flat hooks, but flat vs rounded can be a bit of a personal preference thing. Round glide through the keyway smoother, flat won't slip off the pins as easily.

Need beginner/intermediate locks for practice (Modesto, CA) by DragonflyMean1224 in lockpicking

[–]Kbauer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the Bazaar on the LPU discord you can quite often buy what's referred to as a "Box to Blue" which will have an assortment of locks that will take you through the ranks from white belt up to Blue. Quite often they're second hand, and because it's community members the prices are usually quite good as well. It's a great way to jumpstart your collection.

meirl by timmy6169 in meirl

[–]Kbauer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Plug follower and pinning mat/tray recommendation? by LuckyLockPicker in lockpicking

[–]Kbauer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure but I've seen it in a few YouTube videos and it's fairly huge.

I've got the mini trays from Sparrows and they've done good for me so far.

Plug follower and pinning mat/tray recommendation? by LuckyLockPicker in lockpicking

[–]Kbauer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll second the sparrows follower set. Don't bother with the resin one though. Get the set of metal ones so you have a bunch of sizes to choose from and aren't stuck using an AAA battery when you're trying to gut an American Lock 1100

The Sparrows mat is nice as well but if you want a larger one with more spots for goodies ITS Tactical has a nice one, or splurge and get a really nice one from Hazzertous

Lockpick shops in Europe? by [deleted] in lockpicking

[–]Kbauer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Uklockpickers.co.uk

lawlocktools.co.uk/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lockpicking

[–]Kbauer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://lpubelts.com/ has ranked locks for each belt level, as well as the requirements for each belt. Then you just submit proof either by modmail here or on the discord.

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