Lock Picking Trainer Box

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Creator:
thematthewknot
Status:
Version 1 done
Born On:
12:32, 16 March 2012 (CDT)
Last Updated:
01:28, 08 February 2014 (CDT)

Overview

This will be a box of types that has a variety of locks both deadbolts and padlocks. There will also be a timer with the start button on the outside of the box and the stop button on the inside where it can only be pressed once the box has been fully.



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Parts

Currently have

  • padlock x2
  • electrical lock switch x2 (this is a keyed electrical switch)
  • enclosure building supplies
  • deadbolt(s)/door knob


Purpose

There are a lot of instructions and great resources to learn lock picking however none of these substitute practice its one of those things that you really have to do to learn so i would like this to be a workbench for people wishing to learnt that skill set.

I was asked the question "why learn to lockpick" There are many answers for this, the main reason i have learned is because its an interesting skill that is not common, there are the practical uses of it i.e. you lock yourself out of your house calling a locksmith will start at $50 and maybe more. There is also the side of it that its interesting to do just because its not a straight forward process every lock is different.

Help wanted

I would love some input from others who might be interested in contributing to helping brainstorm/plan/design/build/modify this project as it progresses. If your interested in being a part let me know or feel free to add ideas here.

Legal blah blah

There is somewhat of a stigma associated with lock picking. Breaking into this box is not a criminal action and does not break any laws we will leave it at that. If there are any doubts let me know and i can justify this perspective. There are a few rules i saw on TOOOL's site that i think are good:

  1. Don't pick locks you don't own.
  2. Don't pick locks you depend on. (this has to do with the posiblity of damaging the lock when picking it not a common thing but a possibly like anything)

Picture of Version 1

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Usefull info on lockpicking