u/Hyena_Triangles

Im not that savvy when it comes to tech but this thing seems really cool and I want to learn more about how things work. Did I make a mistake, is this something where you already need to have a background in tech to use or is it user friendly? What should be the first couple of things I should do when I get it. I don’t even really know what I should be asking. I know I must sound like an idiot for buying something that I really don’t know a lot about but I really want to start learning more about how everything works. Anyways I would like some advice on its uses and things I need to take into consideration.

I understand with all the crazy fees and shipping costs that sellers have to make it up somehow, but the prices of a lot of things are absolutely ridiculous. It’s not even like it’s due to inflation people are throwing unrealistic numbers out there and hoping some dumb ass bites. It’s almost impossible to have a hobby anymore because people will prey on the fact that you’re passionate about something. You can’t afford to shop at thrift stores anymore because they base their prices off what they could get online. Is there a version of eBay where people barter instead of trying to squeeze every cent out of you. That would be awesome. Thanks for reading my rant.

After you rotate the pins and go to push in the slider, will the slider be locked in solid or will there still be a little "spring" to it? Any and all advice welcome, thanks!

While picking I wasn’t sure if I was actually hearing the sounds or just feeling them, so I got a contact mic to find out. It’s is insane how much it adds to the mental picture one builds. Im not sure exactly how the mic can be an aid but it sure is cool. Anyways, I wanted to know if anyone makes regular use of one and how it can be helpful, or is it just novel and mainly for making videos.

Hi, I’m from Collegeville and I’ve been in the area a couple years. I recently picked up lock picking as a hobby ( about six months) and im progressing at a pretty good speed. Anyways, im looking for other people who do the same thing. It would be nice to talk to someone who knows what im talking about and to exchange ideas and techniques. Please feel free to message me.

This lock is truly more than the sum of its parts. First I removed the main pinstacks to learn the side bar, then I removed the sidebar and picked the main pinstacks. So now I’m good to put it all together, right? Wrong! I’ve had to start all over, and now I’m only up to 3 main pin stacks and 3 side pins. I feel like I wasted a week picking the equivalent of a 600 and some kind of dimple lock. I have a new found respect for bb locks and the people who defeat them. Thanks for letting me rant, any advice is welcomed.