Mick Friend Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 In my honest opinion and as a lOCKSMITH OF SOME STANDING NOW ALMOST RETIRED, FIND ANOTHER JOB.... There are 30 new starts per head of the population, and many going pop- especially good guys, We cant compete with hobby locksmiths, part time locksmiths and those on the dole doing a job for £10.00. Picking locks is bollox - there are now huge numbers of unpickable -none bumpable cylinders, its not about picking its about service, installation, fault finding, do you know how to toe and heel a door, do you know how to upgrade a MPL, do you know how to repair damaged door sections, do you know what a sashlock is, a deadlock, a nightlatch............... forget picking learn to be a door engineer first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hawkster Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 In my honest opinion and as a lOCKSMITH OF SOME STANDING NOW ALMOST RETIRED, FIND ANOTHER JOB....There are 30 new starts per head of the population, and many going pop- especially good guys, We cant compete with hobby locksmiths, part time locksmiths and those on the dole doing a job for £10.00. Picking locks is bollox - there are now huge numbers of unpickable -none bumpable cylinders, its not about picking its about service, installation, fault finding, do you know how to toe and heel a door, do you know how to upgrade a MPL, do you know how to repair damaged door sections, do you know what a sashlock is, a deadlock, a nightlatch............... forget picking learn to be a door engineer first. hello and thanks for you comments i have been in the door and window trade since 1982 i have always drilled the lock and then sold them a new one but it would be nice just to open the door without drilling them... many thanks paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Then why do you want training on UPVc doors............... since 1982 you should have all the experiance you need - a bit rum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hawkster Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Then why do you want training on UPVc doors...............since 1982 you should have all the experiance you need - a bit rum... hello, i have been fitting doors and windows since 1982 but only last year i set up my new company changing locks on old pvc doors, but i get a few call asking me to get in for them so i end up drilling the lock out..... i have been practicing picking but need the advice of a Pro .... thanks paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 The only advice needed is book into a proper course, cus you aint being told how to open doors in here...for obvious reason...... sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 There are a number of training establishments that will happily relieve you of wads and teach you bugger all, and I am sorry to say most true locksmiths will no longer train, its called shooting yourself in the foot. ask me how I know sometime. ...................................................BANG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hawkster Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 There are a number of training establishments that will happily relieve you of wads and teach you bugger all, and I am sorry to say most true locksmiths will no longer train, its called shooting yourself in the foot. ask me how I know sometime. ...................................................BANG! Thanks for all your comments, its just something extra iam going to do anyway and was looking for someone local to show me some picking…. I am looking for a proper course on the net but it would be handy if someone local could show me some picking. If you can recommend any courses please let me know ….. many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hawkster Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 The only advice needed is book into a proper course, cus you aint being told how to open doors in here...for obvious reason...... sorry what one would you recommend ...... thanks paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Davenport Burgess are running a course, I think they are on phase two of it at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidlocks Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 You would like someone local to show you ? A common question that the answer is the same and slightly obvious at the end of the day. No local locksmith is going to show you how to pick locks , why would he want to , its pure madness ! look at what you are asking for. you want a local locksmith to spend his time teaching you to pick locks , and to be competition against him for this work and dilute his workload even further ? there is very little work around due to a flooded market , flooded in recent years with every trade wanting to add lock opening to what they do. sadly you have little chance of getting a local lockie to train you. there are many courses to choose from , and all will teach you opening, some well and most badly . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hawkster Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 You would like someone local to show you ? A common question that the answer is the same and slightly obvious at the end of the day. No local locksmith is going to show you how to pick locks , why would he want to , its pure madness ! look at what you are asking for. you want a local locksmith to spend his time teaching you to pick locks , and to be competition against him for this work and dilute his workload even further ? there is very little work around due to a flooded market , flooded in recent years with every trade wanting to add lock opening to what they do. sadly you have little chance of getting a local lockie to train you. there are many courses to choose from , and all will teach you opening, some well and most badly . Thanks for all your comments and advice, i have found someone about 13 miles away to show me picking as long as i dont go to his side of town to work...... but i will book a cource anyway .... once again thanks for all your comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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