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  • alice@lgbtqia.spaceA alice@lgbtqia.space

    I'm making a #LearnLockpickingWithAlice zine for Fedi, and to hand out at an upcoming conference where I've been asked to host a lockpicking village.

    It's intended to answer "what should I know about lockpicking (and Alice) in the first 5 minutes?". Then I can explain concepts, teach techniques, and run hands-on demos from there.

    If Fedi is excited about this, I'll likely do more in-depth ones on specific aspects of lockpicking and related skills, like: improvised tools, decoding combo locks, slipping latches, etc.

    I'll make the finished versions available on my Codeberg page for free.

    ---

    # 1 Alice Watson's Itty-Bitty Intro to Lockpicking

    ## 2 Picks

    Slim teardrop-tip short hook for small keyways, sturdy gem-tip medium hook for bullying, a w-rake for luck, and several turning tools. I've opened 10x more locks with those three picks than all others combined.

    Sketches: each of the 3 pick profiles, and a double-ended wiper-insert turning tool

    ## 3 Lock Types

    Warded: wards stop wrong key from turning
    Wafer: flat wafers prevent core turning
    Pin-tumbler: pin stacks prevent core turning
    Tubular: pin-tumbler, but circular arrangement

    Sketches: a key and keyway for each of the 4 lock types, a wafer, and the inside of a pin-tumbler lock

    ## 4 Pins Types

    A pin-stack consists of a spring, driver, and a key pin. Driver pins have different shapes, key pins have different lengths (bitting).

    Standard: plain cylinder
    Spool: like a thread spool, causes false-sets
    Serrated: like standard pins, but clickier

    There are many others, but they're much rarer.

    Sketches: each of the 3 pins

    ## 5 Techniques

    Torsion: rotates core, use just enough force to balance a few coins on your fingertip
    Single-pin picking: find binding pin, set it, repeat
    Raking: generate random bitting guesses—try rising, falling, flat, and rocking motions

    Sketches: turning tool & pick setting pin in cutaway pin-tumbler lock, raking motions

    ## 6 Practice Locks

    Clear: good for first 10 minutes, terrible feedback
    Laminated Master: good until trivial
    Master 140: has spools, good until trivial

    Sketches: each of the 3 padlocks

    ## 7 Bypasses

    Keys (TSA007, CH751): they just work
    Combs: open some locks as fast as the key
    Shims: good for cheap padlocks

    Sketches: TSA007 & CH751 keys, comb, padlock and door shims

    ## 8 About Alice

    Alice is a love-lock enthusiast, professional lockpicker, and lockpicking instructor who has been in the sport for nearly a decade. In that time, Alice has taught at several security conferences, hosted workshops, become a brand ambassador for Red Team Tools, and opened many thousands of locks.

    Sketches: Alice's profile pic, heart-shaped love lock

    LGBTQIA.space/@alice
    [email address]

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    @alice very excited about this!

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    • alice@lgbtqia.spaceA alice@lgbtqia.space

      I'm making a #LearnLockpickingWithAlice zine for Fedi, and to hand out at an upcoming conference where I've been asked to host a lockpicking village.

      It's intended to answer "what should I know about lockpicking (and Alice) in the first 5 minutes?". Then I can explain concepts, teach techniques, and run hands-on demos from there.

      If Fedi is excited about this, I'll likely do more in-depth ones on specific aspects of lockpicking and related skills, like: improvised tools, decoding combo locks, slipping latches, etc.

      I'll make the finished versions available on my Codeberg page for free.

      ---

      # 1 Alice Watson's Itty-Bitty Intro to Lockpicking

      ## 2 Picks

      Slim teardrop-tip short hook for small keyways, sturdy gem-tip medium hook for bullying, a w-rake for luck, and several turning tools. I've opened 10x more locks with those three picks than all others combined.

      Sketches: each of the 3 pick profiles, and a double-ended wiper-insert turning tool

      ## 3 Lock Types

      Warded: wards stop wrong key from turning
      Wafer: flat wafers prevent core turning
      Pin-tumbler: pin stacks prevent core turning
      Tubular: pin-tumbler, but circular arrangement

      Sketches: a key and keyway for each of the 4 lock types, a wafer, and the inside of a pin-tumbler lock

      ## 4 Pins Types

      A pin-stack consists of a spring, driver, and a key pin. Driver pins have different shapes, key pins have different lengths (bitting).

      Standard: plain cylinder
      Spool: like a thread spool, causes false-sets
      Serrated: like standard pins, but clickier

      There are many others, but they're much rarer.

      Sketches: each of the 3 pins

      ## 5 Techniques

      Torsion: rotates core, use just enough force to balance a few coins on your fingertip
      Single-pin picking: find binding pin, set it, repeat
      Raking: generate random bitting guesses—try rising, falling, flat, and rocking motions

      Sketches: turning tool & pick setting pin in cutaway pin-tumbler lock, raking motions

      ## 6 Practice Locks

      Clear: good for first 10 minutes, terrible feedback
      Laminated Master: good until trivial
      Master 140: has spools, good until trivial

      Sketches: each of the 3 padlocks

      ## 7 Bypasses

      Keys (TSA007, CH751): they just work
      Combs: open some locks as fast as the key
      Shims: good for cheap padlocks

      Sketches: TSA007 & CH751 keys, comb, padlock and door shims

      ## 8 About Alice

      Alice is a love-lock enthusiast, professional lockpicker, and lockpicking instructor who has been in the sport for nearly a decade. In that time, Alice has taught at several security conferences, hosted workshops, become a brand ambassador for Red Team Tools, and opened many thousands of locks.

      Sketches: Alice's profile pic, heart-shaped love lock

      LGBTQIA.space/@alice
      [email address]

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      wrote last edited by
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      @alice I’m very interested in what you have to teach.

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      • meltedcheese@c.imM meltedcheese@c.im

        @alice I’m very interested in what you have to teach.

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        @meltedcheese check out the hashtag, and let me know if you have questions about anything; I'll try my best to answer.

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        • alice@lgbtqia.spaceA alice@lgbtqia.space

          I'm making a #LearnLockpickingWithAlice zine for Fedi, and to hand out at an upcoming conference where I've been asked to host a lockpicking village.

          It's intended to answer "what should I know about lockpicking (and Alice) in the first 5 minutes?". Then I can explain concepts, teach techniques, and run hands-on demos from there.

          If Fedi is excited about this, I'll likely do more in-depth ones on specific aspects of lockpicking and related skills, like: improvised tools, decoding combo locks, slipping latches, etc.

          I'll make the finished versions available on my Codeberg page for free.

          ---

          # 1 Alice Watson's Itty-Bitty Intro to Lockpicking

          ## 2 Picks

          Slim teardrop-tip short hook for small keyways, sturdy gem-tip medium hook for bullying, a w-rake for luck, and several turning tools. I've opened 10x more locks with those three picks than all others combined.

          Sketches: each of the 3 pick profiles, and a double-ended wiper-insert turning tool

          ## 3 Lock Types

          Warded: wards stop wrong key from turning
          Wafer: flat wafers prevent core turning
          Pin-tumbler: pin stacks prevent core turning
          Tubular: pin-tumbler, but circular arrangement

          Sketches: a key and keyway for each of the 4 lock types, a wafer, and the inside of a pin-tumbler lock

          ## 4 Pins Types

          A pin-stack consists of a spring, driver, and a key pin. Driver pins have different shapes, key pins have different lengths (bitting).

          Standard: plain cylinder
          Spool: like a thread spool, causes false-sets
          Serrated: like standard pins, but clickier

          There are many others, but they're much rarer.

          Sketches: each of the 3 pins

          ## 5 Techniques

          Torsion: rotates core, use just enough force to balance a few coins on your fingertip
          Single-pin picking: find binding pin, set it, repeat
          Raking: generate random bitting guesses—try rising, falling, flat, and rocking motions

          Sketches: turning tool & pick setting pin in cutaway pin-tumbler lock, raking motions

          ## 6 Practice Locks

          Clear: good for first 10 minutes, terrible feedback
          Laminated Master: good until trivial
          Master 140: has spools, good until trivial

          Sketches: each of the 3 padlocks

          ## 7 Bypasses

          Keys (TSA007, CH751): they just work
          Combs: open some locks as fast as the key
          Shims: good for cheap padlocks

          Sketches: TSA007 & CH751 keys, comb, padlock and door shims

          ## 8 About Alice

          Alice is a love-lock enthusiast, professional lockpicker, and lockpicking instructor who has been in the sport for nearly a decade. In that time, Alice has taught at several security conferences, hosted workshops, become a brand ambassador for Red Team Tools, and opened many thousands of locks.

          Sketches: Alice's profile pic, heart-shaped love lock

          LGBTQIA.space/@alice
          [email address]

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          @alice You missed a bit in section #8 Alice is awesome.

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          • diverdutch@mastodon.socialD diverdutch@mastodon.social

            @alice You missed a bit in section #8 Alice is awesome.

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            @diverdutch I could include a couple short testimonials for good measure 😋

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            • alice@lgbtqia.spaceA alice@lgbtqia.space

              I'm making a #LearnLockpickingWithAlice zine for Fedi, and to hand out at an upcoming conference where I've been asked to host a lockpicking village.

              It's intended to answer "what should I know about lockpicking (and Alice) in the first 5 minutes?". Then I can explain concepts, teach techniques, and run hands-on demos from there.

              If Fedi is excited about this, I'll likely do more in-depth ones on specific aspects of lockpicking and related skills, like: improvised tools, decoding combo locks, slipping latches, etc.

              I'll make the finished versions available on my Codeberg page for free.

              ---

              # 1 Alice Watson's Itty-Bitty Intro to Lockpicking

              ## 2 Picks

              Slim teardrop-tip short hook for small keyways, sturdy gem-tip medium hook for bullying, a w-rake for luck, and several turning tools. I've opened 10x more locks with those three picks than all others combined.

              Sketches: each of the 3 pick profiles, and a double-ended wiper-insert turning tool

              ## 3 Lock Types

              Warded: wards stop wrong key from turning
              Wafer: flat wafers prevent core turning
              Pin-tumbler: pin stacks prevent core turning
              Tubular: pin-tumbler, but circular arrangement

              Sketches: a key and keyway for each of the 4 lock types, a wafer, and the inside of a pin-tumbler lock

              ## 4 Pins Types

              A pin-stack consists of a spring, driver, and a key pin. Driver pins have different shapes, key pins have different lengths (bitting).

              Standard: plain cylinder
              Spool: like a thread spool, causes false-sets
              Serrated: like standard pins, but clickier

              There are many others, but they're much rarer.

              Sketches: each of the 3 pins

              ## 5 Techniques

              Torsion: rotates core, use just enough force to balance a few coins on your fingertip
              Single-pin picking: find binding pin, set it, repeat
              Raking: generate random bitting guesses—try rising, falling, flat, and rocking motions

              Sketches: turning tool & pick setting pin in cutaway pin-tumbler lock, raking motions

              ## 6 Practice Locks

              Clear: good for first 10 minutes, terrible feedback
              Laminated Master: good until trivial
              Master 140: has spools, good until trivial

              Sketches: each of the 3 padlocks

              ## 7 Bypasses

              Keys (TSA007, CH751): they just work
              Combs: open some locks as fast as the key
              Shims: good for cheap padlocks

              Sketches: TSA007 & CH751 keys, comb, padlock and door shims

              ## 8 About Alice

              Alice is a love-lock enthusiast, professional lockpicker, and lockpicking instructor who has been in the sport for nearly a decade. In that time, Alice has taught at several security conferences, hosted workshops, become a brand ambassador for Red Team Tools, and opened many thousands of locks.

              Sketches: Alice's profile pic, heart-shaped love lock

              LGBTQIA.space/@alice
              [email address]

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              @alice ngl I've opened dozens of locker locks and a few big-ish padlocks with just scissors and some bruteforce in anything in between 5 secs and a couple of minutes (I was the one to open random lockers in my HS for ppl who forgot the key when the headmaster, who had the master key, wasn't available). You can go a long way with macgyver tools in lockpicking lol. I really appreciate fedi lockpicking content!

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              • alice@lgbtqia.spaceA alice@lgbtqia.space

                I'm making a #LearnLockpickingWithAlice zine for Fedi, and to hand out at an upcoming conference where I've been asked to host a lockpicking village.

                It's intended to answer "what should I know about lockpicking (and Alice) in the first 5 minutes?". Then I can explain concepts, teach techniques, and run hands-on demos from there.

                If Fedi is excited about this, I'll likely do more in-depth ones on specific aspects of lockpicking and related skills, like: improvised tools, decoding combo locks, slipping latches, etc.

                I'll make the finished versions available on my Codeberg page for free.

                ---

                # 1 Alice Watson's Itty-Bitty Intro to Lockpicking

                ## 2 Picks

                Slim teardrop-tip short hook for small keyways, sturdy gem-tip medium hook for bullying, a w-rake for luck, and several turning tools. I've opened 10x more locks with those three picks than all others combined.

                Sketches: each of the 3 pick profiles, and a double-ended wiper-insert turning tool

                ## 3 Lock Types

                Warded: wards stop wrong key from turning
                Wafer: flat wafers prevent core turning
                Pin-tumbler: pin stacks prevent core turning
                Tubular: pin-tumbler, but circular arrangement

                Sketches: a key and keyway for each of the 4 lock types, a wafer, and the inside of a pin-tumbler lock

                ## 4 Pins Types

                A pin-stack consists of a spring, driver, and a key pin. Driver pins have different shapes, key pins have different lengths (bitting).

                Standard: plain cylinder
                Spool: like a thread spool, causes false-sets
                Serrated: like standard pins, but clickier

                There are many others, but they're much rarer.

                Sketches: each of the 3 pins

                ## 5 Techniques

                Torsion: rotates core, use just enough force to balance a few coins on your fingertip
                Single-pin picking: find binding pin, set it, repeat
                Raking: generate random bitting guesses—try rising, falling, flat, and rocking motions

                Sketches: turning tool & pick setting pin in cutaway pin-tumbler lock, raking motions

                ## 6 Practice Locks

                Clear: good for first 10 minutes, terrible feedback
                Laminated Master: good until trivial
                Master 140: has spools, good until trivial

                Sketches: each of the 3 padlocks

                ## 7 Bypasses

                Keys (TSA007, CH751): they just work
                Combs: open some locks as fast as the key
                Shims: good for cheap padlocks

                Sketches: TSA007 & CH751 keys, comb, padlock and door shims

                ## 8 About Alice

                Alice is a love-lock enthusiast, professional lockpicker, and lockpicking instructor who has been in the sport for nearly a decade. In that time, Alice has taught at several security conferences, hosted workshops, become a brand ambassador for Red Team Tools, and opened many thousands of locks.

                Sketches: Alice's profile pic, heart-shaped love lock

                LGBTQIA.space/@alice
                [email address]

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                @alice knowledge does not take space so having a long-form version available at some point would be nice. Noting this and the hashtag for future reference, too!

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                • alice@lgbtqia.spaceA alice@lgbtqia.space

                  @diverdutch I could include a couple short testimonials for good measure 😋

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                  @alice Only apropos

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                  • alice@lgbtqia.spaceA alice@lgbtqia.space

                    @diverdutch I could include a couple short testimonials for good measure 😋

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                    @alice @diverdutch "Alice shares her passion clearly and makes learning fun, unlocking potential wherever she goes"

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                    • alice@lgbtqia.spaceA alice@lgbtqia.space

                      I'm making a #LearnLockpickingWithAlice zine for Fedi, and to hand out at an upcoming conference where I've been asked to host a lockpicking village.

                      It's intended to answer "what should I know about lockpicking (and Alice) in the first 5 minutes?". Then I can explain concepts, teach techniques, and run hands-on demos from there.

                      If Fedi is excited about this, I'll likely do more in-depth ones on specific aspects of lockpicking and related skills, like: improvised tools, decoding combo locks, slipping latches, etc.

                      I'll make the finished versions available on my Codeberg page for free.

                      ---

                      # 1 Alice Watson's Itty-Bitty Intro to Lockpicking

                      ## 2 Picks

                      Slim teardrop-tip short hook for small keyways, sturdy gem-tip medium hook for bullying, a w-rake for luck, and several turning tools. I've opened 10x more locks with those three picks than all others combined.

                      Sketches: each of the 3 pick profiles, and a double-ended wiper-insert turning tool

                      ## 3 Lock Types

                      Warded: wards stop wrong key from turning
                      Wafer: flat wafers prevent core turning
                      Pin-tumbler: pin stacks prevent core turning
                      Tubular: pin-tumbler, but circular arrangement

                      Sketches: a key and keyway for each of the 4 lock types, a wafer, and the inside of a pin-tumbler lock

                      ## 4 Pins Types

                      A pin-stack consists of a spring, driver, and a key pin. Driver pins have different shapes, key pins have different lengths (bitting).

                      Standard: plain cylinder
                      Spool: like a thread spool, causes false-sets
                      Serrated: like standard pins, but clickier

                      There are many others, but they're much rarer.

                      Sketches: each of the 3 pins

                      ## 5 Techniques

                      Torsion: rotates core, use just enough force to balance a few coins on your fingertip
                      Single-pin picking: find binding pin, set it, repeat
                      Raking: generate random bitting guesses—try rising, falling, flat, and rocking motions

                      Sketches: turning tool & pick setting pin in cutaway pin-tumbler lock, raking motions

                      ## 6 Practice Locks

                      Clear: good for first 10 minutes, terrible feedback
                      Laminated Master: good until trivial
                      Master 140: has spools, good until trivial

                      Sketches: each of the 3 padlocks

                      ## 7 Bypasses

                      Keys (TSA007, CH751): they just work
                      Combs: open some locks as fast as the key
                      Shims: good for cheap padlocks

                      Sketches: TSA007 & CH751 keys, comb, padlock and door shims

                      ## 8 About Alice

                      Alice is a love-lock enthusiast, professional lockpicker, and lockpicking instructor who has been in the sport for nearly a decade. In that time, Alice has taught at several security conferences, hosted workshops, become a brand ambassador for Red Team Tools, and opened many thousands of locks.

                      Sketches: Alice's profile pic, heart-shaped love lock

                      LGBTQIA.space/@alice
                      [email address]

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                      @alice I would love to see this! An updated zine would be awesome. Have you seen Schuyler's from like 20 years ago? https://www.locksport.net/files/LSI_Guide_To_Lockpicking.pdf

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                      • alice@lgbtqia.spaceA alice@lgbtqia.space

                        I'm making a #LearnLockpickingWithAlice zine for Fedi, and to hand out at an upcoming conference where I've been asked to host a lockpicking village.

                        It's intended to answer "what should I know about lockpicking (and Alice) in the first 5 minutes?". Then I can explain concepts, teach techniques, and run hands-on demos from there.

                        If Fedi is excited about this, I'll likely do more in-depth ones on specific aspects of lockpicking and related skills, like: improvised tools, decoding combo locks, slipping latches, etc.

                        I'll make the finished versions available on my Codeberg page for free.

                        ---

                        # 1 Alice Watson's Itty-Bitty Intro to Lockpicking

                        ## 2 Picks

                        Slim teardrop-tip short hook for small keyways, sturdy gem-tip medium hook for bullying, a w-rake for luck, and several turning tools. I've opened 10x more locks with those three picks than all others combined.

                        Sketches: each of the 3 pick profiles, and a double-ended wiper-insert turning tool

                        ## 3 Lock Types

                        Warded: wards stop wrong key from turning
                        Wafer: flat wafers prevent core turning
                        Pin-tumbler: pin stacks prevent core turning
                        Tubular: pin-tumbler, but circular arrangement

                        Sketches: a key and keyway for each of the 4 lock types, a wafer, and the inside of a pin-tumbler lock

                        ## 4 Pins Types

                        A pin-stack consists of a spring, driver, and a key pin. Driver pins have different shapes, key pins have different lengths (bitting).

                        Standard: plain cylinder
                        Spool: like a thread spool, causes false-sets
                        Serrated: like standard pins, but clickier

                        There are many others, but they're much rarer.

                        Sketches: each of the 3 pins

                        ## 5 Techniques

                        Torsion: rotates core, use just enough force to balance a few coins on your fingertip
                        Single-pin picking: find binding pin, set it, repeat
                        Raking: generate random bitting guesses—try rising, falling, flat, and rocking motions

                        Sketches: turning tool & pick setting pin in cutaway pin-tumbler lock, raking motions

                        ## 6 Practice Locks

                        Clear: good for first 10 minutes, terrible feedback
                        Laminated Master: good until trivial
                        Master 140: has spools, good until trivial

                        Sketches: each of the 3 padlocks

                        ## 7 Bypasses

                        Keys (TSA007, CH751): they just work
                        Combs: open some locks as fast as the key
                        Shims: good for cheap padlocks

                        Sketches: TSA007 & CH751 keys, comb, padlock and door shims

                        ## 8 About Alice

                        Alice is a love-lock enthusiast, professional lockpicker, and lockpicking instructor who has been in the sport for nearly a decade. In that time, Alice has taught at several security conferences, hosted workshops, become a brand ambassador for Red Team Tools, and opened many thousands of locks.

                        Sketches: Alice's profile pic, heart-shaped love lock

                        LGBTQIA.space/@alice
                        [email address]

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                        @alice

                        I had no idea you were into lock picking.

                        I don't suppose you do or would consider a total beginners' course?

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                        • alice@lgbtqia.spaceA alice@lgbtqia.space

                          I'm making a #LearnLockpickingWithAlice zine for Fedi, and to hand out at an upcoming conference where I've been asked to host a lockpicking village.

                          It's intended to answer "what should I know about lockpicking (and Alice) in the first 5 minutes?". Then I can explain concepts, teach techniques, and run hands-on demos from there.

                          If Fedi is excited about this, I'll likely do more in-depth ones on specific aspects of lockpicking and related skills, like: improvised tools, decoding combo locks, slipping latches, etc.

                          I'll make the finished versions available on my Codeberg page for free.

                          ---

                          # 1 Alice Watson's Itty-Bitty Intro to Lockpicking

                          ## 2 Picks

                          Slim teardrop-tip short hook for small keyways, sturdy gem-tip medium hook for bullying, a w-rake for luck, and several turning tools. I've opened 10x more locks with those three picks than all others combined.

                          Sketches: each of the 3 pick profiles, and a double-ended wiper-insert turning tool

                          ## 3 Lock Types

                          Warded: wards stop wrong key from turning
                          Wafer: flat wafers prevent core turning
                          Pin-tumbler: pin stacks prevent core turning
                          Tubular: pin-tumbler, but circular arrangement

                          Sketches: a key and keyway for each of the 4 lock types, a wafer, and the inside of a pin-tumbler lock

                          ## 4 Pins Types

                          A pin-stack consists of a spring, driver, and a key pin. Driver pins have different shapes, key pins have different lengths (bitting).

                          Standard: plain cylinder
                          Spool: like a thread spool, causes false-sets
                          Serrated: like standard pins, but clickier

                          There are many others, but they're much rarer.

                          Sketches: each of the 3 pins

                          ## 5 Techniques

                          Torsion: rotates core, use just enough force to balance a few coins on your fingertip
                          Single-pin picking: find binding pin, set it, repeat
                          Raking: generate random bitting guesses—try rising, falling, flat, and rocking motions

                          Sketches: turning tool & pick setting pin in cutaway pin-tumbler lock, raking motions

                          ## 6 Practice Locks

                          Clear: good for first 10 minutes, terrible feedback
                          Laminated Master: good until trivial
                          Master 140: has spools, good until trivial

                          Sketches: each of the 3 padlocks

                          ## 7 Bypasses

                          Keys (TSA007, CH751): they just work
                          Combs: open some locks as fast as the key
                          Shims: good for cheap padlocks

                          Sketches: TSA007 & CH751 keys, comb, padlock and door shims

                          ## 8 About Alice

                          Alice is a love-lock enthusiast, professional lockpicker, and lockpicking instructor who has been in the sport for nearly a decade. In that time, Alice has taught at several security conferences, hosted workshops, become a brand ambassador for Red Team Tools, and opened many thousands of locks.

                          Sketches: Alice's profile pic, heart-shaped love lock

                          LGBTQIA.space/@alice
                          [email address]

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                          @alice YES!!!!

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                            @alice @diverdutch "Alice shares her passion clearly and makes learning fun, unlocking potential wherever she goes"

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                            @Nikkileah I'm not a girl, but I like the sentiment 💖

                            @diverdutch

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                            • sempf@infosec.exchangeS sempf@infosec.exchange

                              @alice I would love to see this! An updated zine would be awesome. Have you seen Schuyler's from like 20 years ago? https://www.locksport.net/files/LSI_Guide_To_Lockpicking.pdf

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                              @Sempf ooo, that's good! Way bigger than what I want to make (I'm aiming for a 5-minute primer to cover the most FAQ I get, that'll fit in a pocket), but I'm going to share that one with folx too.

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