I need some old padlocks, etc.

[300Busa]

I am really starting to consider becoming a locksmith. I have all the tools to pick locks and I am pretty good at it I think. The only problem is, I have ran out of locks to practice on. It is just too expensive to keep buying new locks just to see if I can open them. So I am asking if any of you have some old locks laying around without keys, let me know. I would be glad to pay shipping. I took my picks to work today and just started picking locks instead of using my keys...My co-workers were pretty amazed at how quick a lock can be picked.

Thanks

Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!

 

[300Busa]

 

[rubbersidedown]

NEVER trust a man that can pick a lock...

Kiddin'...

Your not some guy in jail that I'll have to mail a box to labeled:

Inmate # OU812
Levenworth,Kansas
90210
USA

Some guy working on his escape..

Or a planned career upon release

RSD.

 

[300Busa]

NEVER trust a man that can pick a lock...

 Kiddin'...

Your not some guy in jail that I'll have to mail a box to labeled:

  Inmate # OU812
  Levenworth,Kansas
  90210
  USA

 Some guy working on his escape..

Or a planned career upon release

   

RSD.

That is one lock I would at least like to try to pick.  Every lock is like a puzzle to me, it is addicting.  Once you solve the puzzle, it isn't as much fun to do again.  

Master locks are by far the easiest locks I have picked.  The hardest lock I have to pick is an "American Lock" series 1105.  It is commonly used for LOTO(Lock out/tag out) when working on machinery in the workplace.

 

[fsusux]

I am really starting to consider becoming a locksmith.  I have all the tools to pick locks and I am pretty good at it I think.  The only problem is, I have ran out of locks to practice on.  It is just too expensive to keep buying new locks just to see if I can open them.  So I am asking if any of you have some old locks laying around without keys, let me know.  I would be glad to pay shipping.  I took my picks to work today and just started picking locks instead of using my keys...My co-workers were pretty amazed at how quick a lock can be picked.

Thanks

Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!  

PM me your address.

 

[05BUSABLU]

if i send you some will that insure you staying away from my house

 

[heavybusa]

this might help.

<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Old-Locks-Reese-Yale-Corbin-Best-Master-Acme-Slaymaker_W0QQitemZ110206507529QQihZ001QQcate
goryZ3557QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank');return false;">http://cgi.ebay.com/Old-Loc....iewItem</a>

<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/LOT-OF-KEYED-LOCK-CYLS-BLANKS-AND-MORE_W0QQitemZ200184811002QQihZ010QQcategoryZ53150QQssPa
geNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank');return false;">http://cgi.ebay.com/LOT-OF-....iewItem</a>

 

[S-R Racing]

Get in touch with BELSAW-FOLEY out of Kansas City, they have great supply of the latest tricks & tools. As a gift, my dad bought me their home study locksmith course.I'll look for my old study guides, please PM me after Christmas,I'd be happy to sendem' your way

 

[300Busa]

Get in touch with BELSAW-FOLEY out of Kansas City, they have great supply of the latest tricks & tools. As a gift, my dad bought me their home study locksmith course.I'll look for my old study guides, please PM me after Christmas,I'd be happy to sendem' your way

I have read a lot about this on a lock picking forum I belong to. What did you think of it?

 

[300Busa]

this might help.

<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Old-Locks-Reese-Yale-Corbin-Best-Master-Acme-Slaymaker_W0QQitemZ110206507529QQihZ001QQcate

goryZ3557QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank');return false;">http://cgi.ebay.com/Old-Loc....iewItem</a>

<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/LOT-OF-KEYED-LOCK-CYLS-BLANKS-AND-MORE_W0QQitemZ200184811002QQihZ010QQcategoryZ53150QQssPa

geNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank');return false;">http://cgi.ebay.com/LOT-OF-....iewItem</a>

That second link looks good. I will try to snipe it.

 

[heavybusa]

 

[300Busa]

if i send you some will that insure you staying away from my house

Sounds like a deal.

 

[Busa Jules]

I don't guess you can pick the locks that don't have keys (like combination locks... I've got a few bike locks that I surely can't remember the combinations!)

If so I'll see if I can find em all and send em to ya!!

 

[Professor]

I don't guess you can pick the locks that don't have keys (like combination locks... I've got a few bike locks that I surely can't remember the combinations!)

If so I'll see if I can find em all and send em to ya!!

Do they look like this one?

 

[Professor]

Get in touch with BELSAW-FOLEY out of Kansas City, they have great supply of the latest tricks & tools. As a gift, my dad bought me their home study locksmith course.I'll look for my old study guides, please PM me after Christmas,I'd be happy to sendem' your way

I have read a lot about this on a lock picking forum I belong to. What did you think of it?

I worked as a locksmith for about 7 years for the government. Long story, but I was pretty much self taught. I bought the Belsaw course after working in the position about 6 months but never completed it. There is some good info in it. I always enjoyed picking locks but that was only a very small portion of the job. I really enjoyed the work but there is a lot of investment in the craft compared to the return.

I might have a lock or two that may be more challenging for you!

 

[300Busa]

Get in touch with BELSAW-FOLEY out of Kansas City, they have great supply of the latest tricks & tools. As a gift, my dad bought me their home study locksmith course.I'll look for my old study guides, please PM me after Christmas,I'd be happy to sendem' your way

I have read a lot about this on a lock picking forum I belong to. What did you think of it?

I worked as a locksmith for about 7 years for the government. Long story, but I was pretty much self taught. I bought the Belsaw course after working in the position about 6 months but never completed it. There is some good info in it. I always enjoyed picking locks but that was only a very small portion of the job. I really enjoyed the work but there is a lot of investment in the craft compared to the return.

I might have a lock or two that may be more challenging for you!

I understand there is a lot more to it than just picking. It is a hobby that I love to do and I just want to learn as much as possible about it. I may go talk to my local locksmith and see if I can go with him on some jobs.

 

[Professor]

I understand there is a lot more to it than just picking.  It is a hobby that I love to do and I just want to learn as much as possible about it.  I may go talk to my local locksmith and see if I can go with him on some jobs.

You can learn quite a bit that way. Electronics is also a big plus these days.

 

[motogp08]

As a locksmith do you also learn how to open combination locks?

Sounds like you've got a cool hobby there, i tried once but i don't think i have the patience. Someone who picks locks for a living must have the patience of a Saint!

 

[300Busa]

As a locksmith do you also learn how to open combination locks?

Sounds like you've got a cool hobby there, i tried once but i don't think i have the patience. Someone who picks locks for a living must have the patience of a Saint!

 

You can open them also. The easiest way is to just push some shims around the hasp and push it into the lock.

 

[motogp08]

As a locksmith do you also learn how to open combination locks?

Sounds like you've got a cool hobby there, i tried once but i don't think i have the patience. Someone who picks locks for a living must have the patience of a Saint!

 

You can open them also.  The easiest way is to just push some shims around the hasp and push it into the lock.

Huh, i guess i'll have to try that sometime.

Does locksmithing look like a fairly decent living? Whats the $ like? By hour or by job?