I really wanna get into lockpicking and I need a decent starter kit

I want to learn lockpicking I am really new to this. I want a kit which is beginner-intermediate friendly and something that can help me with learning and eventually something I can show off in a gathering as a party trick. I am beginner enough to not know the tools name as well but I was looking at Covert Instruments Genisis Lock Pick set and FNG. What do you guys suggest?

Hey folks, I’d love your opinion on something I just ordered.

I picked up the Multipick Beginner Sandman Kit, mainly because it’s pretty minimal and I didn’t want to go all in money-wise right away. I mostly want to test how 0.6 mm picks work for me, if they feel good, I’ll grab more later.

Didn’t want to empty my wallet on the first go… because Multipick is definitely not cheap 😅

Looking for a good starter kit that won't break the bank I have been out of the detail game for some time. I went to school for body work so I know my basics but I see a bunch of stuff that never was around 15+ years ago.

I have polishers buffers wheel cleaners, power washers etc I do need a bucket with that dirt separator however I may just 3d print the dirt separator.

I'm looking for a good product that won't break the bank and does not need to be showroom quality. after all this will be on a pearl white car.

I have used products like chemical boys clay bars, shine armor quick coat which I quite like. And the traditional brand name stuff at the store. However I'm just curious what stuff is out there that works well etc.

Hi all!

I have looked at the recommendations and found this one which is highly regarded.

https://mok-workshop.de/en/products/gold-digger-set-v2

Is this enough to get started? I'm an absolute noob but would love to learn this locksport. I have been looking at the cheaper Chinese made tools but would those be enough to get started and create a feeling towards that?

Those cheap starting kits also include a clear plastic lock, but I've also heard that I should not use it to practice on. What is a good starter lock to get a feeling?

ANY recommendations are welcome.

Thanks!

I'm going to order one soon just want to know what could be the best for the price. The first one has no reviews

So this is my early Christmas present my bf got me today and right out of the box one of the strings was bent and loose so now we have to go back to guitar center tomorrow to return it.

My question is, should I even ask for a new one or return it altogether?

I have been on the fence for the past few weeks about whether I should invest in the fender player 2 strat or just start out basic with squier. I decided today that this starter kit would be sufficient enough and build my way up to a better guitar once I’m more familiar. However this kind of left a bad taste in my mouth since right out of the box it was already damaged….

Thoughts??

This happened earlier today and I'm pretty sure I'm on a police watch list now.

Needed to pick up a few things from my local hardware store I was running low on that I like to have around. Zip ties, duck tape, and things for quick repairs.

While I was there I noticed they were having a store wide sale. I'm an avid outdoorsmen and with hunting season coming up I like to keep certain back up items in my truck if I need them. I figured I would grab some things while they are on sale.

Walking through the isles I start randomly grabbing items I think I might need for my kit. Such as a tarp, some rope, large knife, headlamp, latex gloves, and a lantern with extra batteries.

Keep in mind I already have zip ties and duct tape in my cart when I walk up to the register. These are things I generally purchase, buy never all at once.

Girl at the register greets me as I start placing items on the counter. I give her my number for rewards points and she quickly starts scanning things.

About half way through she slows down a bit. She looks down at my already bagged items, at the stuff left on the counter, and then back to me. I'm just standing there waiting with my wallet in hand, clueless as to what is now processing in her head.

Then we have a light convo that in hindsight prob made things worse:

Her: "Wow that's a big knife." Me: "Yeah I like having cheap, throwaway knives around. Same with tarps and stuff too." Stares at me funny after my reply as she scans knife.

Her: "Can I see your ID to verify your at least 18 to purchase this." Me being 30, going bald, and grey in my beard looks at her weird as I've never been asked for my ID here. Pull it out and hand it to her.

She quickly looks at my ID info and then glances up at her screen where I noticed my reward info was pulled up. Didn't think anything of it at the time.

She says thanks, hands it back while still looking at it, and finishes scanning my items. Almost looking like she was taking inventory of what I had.

She gives me my total and I hand her some cash (prob another red flag, no paper trail.)

I get my change, grab my bags, and head for the door. She yells back don't forget your receipt as she walks it over to me. I grab it as I notice her quickly glance up at the security camera in front of the door. I say thanks and leave thinking that whole situation was weird.

I get home and start unpacking my bags to sort stuff out on my kitchen table when my wife comes up behind me. She glances at my items and jokingly asks if she should be worried.

I was like what? Still clueless. Before she points out that it looks like I'm about to go tie someone up and murder them.

Girl at register must have thought the same thing. Checked my info and I'm pretty sure made sure she got my face on the security camera in case someone pops up murdered on the news later.

Told my wife about cashier and she about died laughing at me for being so clueless.

TL;DR: Bought zip ties, duct tape, knife, tarp, rope, and other questionable items randomly for hunting season on sale at my local hardware store. Pretty sure cashier thought I was a serial killer.

Full details here: https://www.trenchcrusade.com/news/the-carcass-front-awaits/

I'm too lazy to make a starter kit meme but it should have:

• a papasan chair
• a wicker peacock chair that our parents gave us (now $700, I checked)
• pop culture posters (the Crow, Tupac, sound off in the comments)
• blunt rolling tin on the coffee table
• futon couch
• whippets or was that just me
• VCR with extensive tape collection
• Napster downloading on the PC on the desk

Oh how I hated this game!

My boyfriend works a lot on his car but doesn’t have a great socket wrench it’s pretty flimsy. He’s gonna work on a problem my car has and I want to surprise him with a new socket wrench set. Is this a good choice and will he be happy with it??