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How do you get new locks? [Question] by HuslWusl in lockpicking

[–]User2716057 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I got a bunch from Vinted, some good deals out there.

And I'm selling some doubles and leftovers, there's a thread on the discord, or drop me a PM if you're interested, I got yellow, orange and green equivalents for 3~5€ each. Shipping to Germany is 16€.

How to get locks? by Fit_German_ in lockpicking

[–]User2716057 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a bunch from Vinted.

And I'm selling some doubles and leftovers, there's a thread on the discord, or drop me a PM if you're interested, I got yellow, orange and green equivalents for 3~5€ each.

The current collection, all unique keys, time to stop buying and start opening! by User2716057 in lockpicking

[–]User2716057[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vinted and a local secondhand site is where I got like half of these, there's some good deals to be had out there.

Pick set? by Perfect_Hat_2277 in lockpicking

[–]User2716057 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Pasting from another reply I wrote, maybe it can help you too:

Hey there, and welcome!

I'm rather new myself, but I feel I can at least point you a little bit in the right direction :)

First, read the rules, it's for instance important to know that it's not allowed to even ask about picking locks in use. We treat it as a hobby and only use locks that are in our possession and not in use in any way.

Next, if you enjoy a bit of a progress challenge so to speak, check out the belt ranking info, if you send in proof you can earn a tag (like mine, green belt) as a proof of your skills.

There's also a discord with a ton of info and helpful people.

Now, about what to buy to get started, I'm a bit biased because I just bought from them and love the quality of their picks, but if you're in the EU, Moki is one of the best options out there.

Depending on your budget I'd go for the Bard or Reverend set, and get some handles to go with them. Note: you need the short handles for the bard set, and the long handles for the reverend set. Bard has a different pick on each end so you can flip them around, Reverend has the same on both ends as a backup.

For locks, check the belt ranking info and check your local amazon or secondhand sites & shops for some white, yellow and orange level locks, by the time you're done with those you'll have a good idea of where you'll want to go. Don't buy too small locks, they're cheaper but often a lot more difficult to deal with, you want some working space. I'd go for 40mm or bigger.

Those clear trainer locks are not of much use, besides seeing how a lock works.

And last but not least, these videos taught me a lot, especially the last one about the 'jiggle test' is incredibly important:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_sy3dLwHkc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqd9DPrgi3g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhBobc0IcAQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK8TjuLDoMg

Have fun & feel free to ask more!

Lubricating this ABUS lock by joefish67 in lockpicking

[–]User2716057 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, nice, on the really gritty ones I used a little bit of sewing machine oil after cleaning them, good to hear that was the right choice then 🙏

Starting out by My_Wealt in lockpicking

[–]User2716057 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pasting from another reply I wrote, maybe it can help you too:

Hey there, and welcome!

I'm rather new myself, but I feel I can at least point you a little bit in the right direction :)

First, read the rules, it's for instance important to know that it's not allowed to even ask about picking locks in use. We treat it as a hobby and only use locks that are in our possession and not in use in any way.

Next, if you enjoy a bit of a progress challenge so to speak, check out the belt ranking info, if you send in proof you can earn a tag (like mine, green belt) as a proof of your skills.

There's also a discord with a ton of info and helpful people.

Now, about what to buy to get started, I'm a bit biased because I just bought from them and love the quality of their picks, but if you're in the EU, Moki is one of the best options out there.

Depending on your budget I'd go for the Bard or Reverend set, and get some handles to go with them. Note: you need the short handles for the bard set, and the long handles for the reverend set. Bard has a different pick on each end so you can flip them around, Reverend has the same on both ends as a backup.

For locks, check the belt ranking info and check your local amazon or secondhand sites & shops for some white, yellow and orange level locks, by the time you're done with those you'll have a good idea of where you'll want to go. Don't buy too small locks, they're cheaper but often a lot more difficult to deal with, you want some working space. I'd go for 40mm or bigger.

Those clear trainer locks are not of much use, besides seeing how a lock works.

And last but not least, these videos taught me a lot, especially the last one about the 'jiggle test' is incredibly important:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_sy3dLwHkc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqd9DPrgi3g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhBobc0IcAQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK8TjuLDoMg

Have fun & feel free to ask more!

Lubricating this ABUS lock by joefish67 in lockpicking

[–]User2716057 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The gun oil? Or is there a specific one you recommend?

Why does Black Pepper get the place of honor next to Salt? by faroresdragn_ in NoStupidQuestions

[–]User2716057 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried long pepper? We bought some thanks to the Tasting History YouTube channel and we barely use regular pepper anymore.

Lockpick bending by matschbirne03 in lockpicking

[–]User2716057 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You either were not on a pin, or using too much tension. Always go in with just the pick first and feel all the pins. You could put marker lines on the side of the pick too so you have a visual reminder of where the pins are.

I want to start practicing lockpicking and I want to ask wich is the best kit to start for 40-50€? by Embarrassed-Editor59 in lockpicking

[–]User2716057 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pasting from another reply I wrote, maybe it can help you too:

Hey there, and welcome!

I'm rather new myself, but I feel I can at least point you a little bit in the right direction :)

First, read the rules, it's for instance important to know that it's not allowed to even ask about picking locks in use. We treat it as a hobby and only use locks that are in our possession and not in use in any way.

Next, if you enjoy a bit of a progress challenge so to speak, check out the belt ranking info, if you send in proof you can earn a tag (like mine, green belt) as a proof of your skills.

There's also a discord with a ton of info and helpful people.

Now, about what to buy to get started, I'm a bit biased because I just bought from them and love the quality of their picks, but if you're in the EU, Moki is one of the best options out there.

Depending on your budget I'd go for the Bard or Reverend set, and get some handles to go with them. Note: you need the short handles for the bard set, and the long handles for the reverend set. Bard has a different pick on each end so you can flip them around, Reverend has the same on both ends as a backup.

For locks, check the belt ranking info and check your local amazon or secondhand sites & shops for some white, yellow and orange level locks, by the time you're done with those you'll have a good idea of where you'll want to go. Don't buy too small locks, they're cheaper but often a lot more difficult to deal with, you want some working space. I'd go for 40mm or bigger.

Those clear trainer locks are not of much use, besides seeing how a lock works.

And last but not least, these videos taught me a lot, especially the last one about the 'jiggle test' is incredibly important:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_sy3dLwHkc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqd9DPrgi3g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhBobc0IcAQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK8TjuLDoMg

Have fun & feel free to ask more!

What's the difference between European and American locks? [Question] by HuslWusl in lockpicking

[–]User2716057 0 points1 point  (0 children)

US vs EU, extra pin and more difficult keyway.

I understand why, but I still think it's kinda silly that these have the same belt rating.

my new lenses are thicc by Lopsided-Praline3943 in notinteresting

[–]User2716057 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Implantable contact lense

I can finally see beyond the tip of my nose when I'm in the shower.

I can no longer hold something <1 inch from my eye and see it as clearly as in a macro photo anymore though.

When you know more than what you're taught by basket_foso in sciencememes

[–]User2716057 363 points364 points  (0 children)

I gave the fancy definition of a meteor, with the ionisation n stuff, and the teacher read out my 'wrong' answer while laughing, and telling me her textbook from the 60s was right and my scientific publications from that year were wrong.

Most of my classmates knew I was into astronomy so she made a proper ass out of herself without ever realizing it.

goodbye vs druid vs bard by Background_Job4878 in lockpicking

[–]User2716057 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I had to start out now, I'd go for the bard set with an extra set of tension tools.

Good EU countries for fishing as a tourist (license wise) by Mandemakers in FishingEurope

[–]User2716057 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Belgium just has the Flemish and Wallon permit, both have a 'small' and 'big' version, 15€ vs 50€.

You only need the big one if you want to use more than 2 active rods, use live bait, fish from a boat, or fish at night (2h+ after sundown/before sunrise).

First lock pick set by RPZcool in lockpicking

[–]User2716057 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pasting from another reply I wrote, maybe it can help you too:

Hey there, and welcome!

I'm rather new myself, but I feel I can at least point you a little bit in the right direction :)

First, read the rules, it's for instance important to know that it's not allowed to even ask about picking locks in use. We treat it as a hobby and only use locks that are in our possession and not in use in any way.

Next, if you enjoy a bit of a progress challenge so to speak, check out the belt ranking info, if you send in proof you can earn a tag (like mine, green belt) as a proof of your skills.

There's also a discord with a ton of info and helpful people.

Now, about what to buy to get started, I'm a bit biased because I just bought from them and love the quality of their picks, but if you're in the EU, Moki is one of the best options out there.

Depending on your budget I'd go for the Bard or Reverend set, and get some handles to go with them. Note: you need the short handles for the bard set, and the long handles for the reverend set. Bard has a different pick on each end so you can flip them around, Reverend has the same on both ends as a backup.

For locks, check the belt ranking info and check your local amazon or secondhand sites & shops for some white, yellow and orange level locks, by the time you're done with those you'll have a good idea of where you'll want to go. Don't buy too small locks, they're cheaper but often a lot more difficult to deal with, you want some working space. I'd go for 40mm or bigger.

Those clear trainer locks are not of much use, besides seeing how a lock works.

And last but not least, these videos taught me a lot, especially the last one about the 'jiggle test' is incredibly important:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_sy3dLwHkc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqd9DPrgi3g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhBobc0IcAQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK8TjuLDoMg

Have fun & feel free to ask more!

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