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Lock Picking – A Basic Guide

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Re: Lock Picking – A Basic Guide

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Post by Kluny »

sitkack wrote: post #81
entropy_ wrote: post #72

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Similar thing happened with my when I was ~14, except it was the family desktop -- laptops were way too expensive for us back then -- and they had a lock on a power switch that led up to the computer. Learned to pick locks and got extensively lectured about why I shouldn't do things just because I can. My parents eventually gave up on trying to lock my out of the PC(after trying BIOS passwords, OS-level passwords and…

I am going to make a new word, "learnacrastinator", "learnicrastor" (feel free to fix/expound). One who learns a subject or skill while procrastinating studying for another.

I saw a great point in some article the other week about why Ph.d students end up doing all these incredible things in their free time - it's all an elaborate way of procrastinating from finishing their theses.

Re: Lock Picking – A Basic Guide

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Post by rkallos »

sitkack wrote: post #81
entropy_ wrote: post #72

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Similar thing happened with my when I was ~14, except it was the family desktop -- laptops were way too expensive for us back then -- and they had a lock on a power switch that led up to the computer. Learned to pick locks and got extensively lectured about why I shouldn't do things just because I can. My parents eventually gave up on trying to lock my out of the PC(after trying BIOS passwords, OS-level passwords and…

I am going to make a new word, "learnacrastinator", "learnicrastor" (feel free to fix/expound). One who learns a subject or skill while procrastinating studying for another.

Maybe "procrastilearner"?

Re: Lock Picking – A Basic Guide

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Post by kazagistar »

The fatal flaw with physical keys is that the image IS the key. As 3d fabrication and photography become ubiquitous, it becomes more and more absurd to use these locks to protect anything. In essence, anyone who has seen a key gains the permanent irrevocable ability to bypass that lock, until the lock is replaced.

Re: Lock Picking – A Basic Guide

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Post by emhart »

Smerity wrote: post #87
emhart wrote: post #19

Pardon the self-promotion, but this hits a bit close to my area. If you'd like a much more comprehensive guide: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL66CD42F86F3A1F85&feat... I also cover disc detainers, and a bunch of other stuff. I'm shooting a new series on lock forensics presently, just got a great microscope that can take my DSLR for high def microscopy.

Self promotion is no issue when you have high quality content! I started picking locks recently for fun and your guide on YouTube is one of my favourite resources. It's also my go-to whenever trying to show someone in a minute or two the gist of lockpicking. To find you on Hacker News is a pleasant surprise =] Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the kind words! Really appreciate it and always happy to bump into folks who know my work. My name on here comes from one of my 5 favorite locks, the Emhart interlocking pin system: http://www.lockwiki.com/index.php/Corbin_Emhart

It was invented by Leo Raskevicius, who sadly passed away years ago. In his original patent he actually made provisions for a magnetic version as well. Brilliant guy. Sadly the lock isn't made anymore.

Re: Lock Picking – A Basic Guide

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Post by emhart »

gknoy wrote: post #73
erock wrote: post #41

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oohh i'm going to have to dig to find the one on impressioning

I'm not sure if this is what he was talking about, but it seems like this is related: DEFCON 19: "Key Impressioning" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8QnG5RHyq8

Definitely related, and datagram & I covered the basics the year prior as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-PqzkoQQ7s

Re: Lock Picking – A Basic Guide

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Post by emhart »

kazagistar wrote: post #93

The fatal flaw with physical keys is that the image IS the key. As 3d fabrication and photography become ubiquitous, it becomes more and more absurd to use these locks to protect anything. In essence, anyone who has seen a key gains the permanent irrevocable ability to bypass that lock, until the lock is replaced.

So - don't let anyone see your key.

Re: Lock Picking – A Basic Guide

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Post by emhart »

samstave wrote: post #75

I have been locksporting by myself for some time, and I make my own picks from street sweeper blades. If you're at all interested in picking, do yourself a favor and get this practice lock for ~$40 it is amazing: http://learnlockpicking.com/ Also, I highly recommend getting on the TOOOL email list for your area. in the SF bay it is tooosf@googlegroups.com - great group and good list, although I mostly lurk. Here are…

I love your pinning tray! Absolutely gorgeous. Nice work rolling your own, few things in this world are as satisfying as opening a lock with tools you made yourself.

Re: Lock Picking – A Basic Guide

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Post by s0l1dsnak3123 »

jheriko wrote: post #4

A much cheaper and easier approach that works for most locks is to get a coke bottle and tear a strip out of it, then use it to do the 'hollywood credit card trick'. unlike a credit card it doesn't snap or break very easily - the type of plastic will become softer when placed under pressure and is very flexible but strong - if you continue to force it in the right area it will work its way around hard corners and int…

I once had to break into my own house, I used a paint roller handle. It took me about an hour and a half, and was very painful, but I managed it :)

Re: Lock Picking – A Basic Guide

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Post by sockpuppet42 »

rkallos wrote: post #92
sitkack wrote: post #81

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I am going to make a new word, "learnacrastinator", "learnicrastor" (feel free to fix/expound). One who learns a subject or skill while procrastinating studying for another.

Maybe "procrastilearner"?

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