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25 February 2025

  • 11:5611:56, 25 February 2025 Path to Black: PeaceWeapon (hist | edit) [10,328 bytes] Mgsecure (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Hello '''Peace''' Lovers, today it’s my turn to suggest a possible Path to Black. This Path will be including some of the locks I used to get to Black belt, but not always at the same belt level, one of the main reasons being some have changed belts in the meanwhile – yes I might be getting a bit ''ancient''… I mostly spend my time on the Lockpickers United Discord, that’s associated with this sub, and where most of these locks can be found for very accessible...")
  • 11:3711:37, 25 February 2025 Path to Black: NiXXeD (hist | edit) [2,487 bytes] Mgsecure (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Today’s list is from LPUbelts team member u/TheNiXXeD who is finishing up his Black Belt application as we speak. Started at '''Orange:''' [https://lpubelts.com/#/locks?id=3653f376&name=ABUS_83_40 '''Abus 83/45'''] <blockquote>This is a great padlock to practice with early on. It’s repinnable, so you can buy security pins and practice just like the sparrows practice locks, except this one has real lock feedback. Default pinning is going to be light serrated in stac...")
  • 11:3111:31, 25 February 2025 Path to Black: Dynamic (hist | edit) [14,339 bytes] Mgsecure (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Dynamic writes:''' Back in the day when I started to pick locks, I stumbled upon some great reddit posts: the ‘Path to Black’ series from various black belt pickers. The series gave me a general idea of which type of locks I should try out to progress more, which ultimately led me to try and finally earn my black belt. I live in South Korea. If you did not know, locksport is not known very well in this place, which limited me on getting both tools and locks to pl...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 11:2511:25, 25 February 2025 Path to Black: mgsecure (hist | edit) [6,407 bytes] Mgsecure (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Another list from the [https://lpubelts.com/ LPUbelts] team. Here’s a slightly different take than the path I actually took, focusing on [https://lpubelts.com/#/locks?tab=search&lockingMechanisms=Dimple dimple locks]. I did use them from Purple to Black and they are a fascinating and challenging switch from “traditional” pin-tumbler locks. For those who might want to start exploring picking dimples, here’s an [https://www.reddit.com/r/lockpicking/comments/teonid...")
  • 11:0911:09, 25 February 2025 Path to Black (hist | edit) [564 bytes] Mgsecure (talk | contribs) (Created page with "We've asked advanced pickers to share their view of a "Path to Black", tracing the steps of rising through the LPU Belt Rankings. Some have shared the actual locks they submitted along the way while other have taken the opportunity to explore options around a specific theme. Most include an array of recommendations for each belt. == Path to Black write-ups == * mgsecure (A path using all dimple locks.) * Path to Black: Dynamic | Dyna...")
  • 09:5309:53, 25 February 2025 Starter's Pick Guide by Country (hist | edit) [16,214 bytes] Mgsecure (talk | contribs) (Create spoon's guide)

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15 February 2025

  • 14:1514:15, 15 February 2025 Projects: Cutaway Making (hist | edit) [1,138 bytes] Mgsecure (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Voting Guidelines == * '''Tier 1''' - At least one good quality cutaway * '''Tier 2''' - 2 good cutaways of separate locks or one of extraordinary quality. Leniency for handmade. * '''Tier 3''' - Portfolio of at least 5 good quality cutaways, including two from mechanisms other than pin tumbler, or a double locking mechanism. * '''Tier 4''' - Portfolio of at least 10 cutaways of high quality, including complex mechanisms, innovations, and various non pin tumbler mech...")
  • 13:3813:38, 15 February 2025 Challenge Lock Requirements (hist | edit) [1,719 bytes] Lpuinfo-admin (talk | contribs) (Created page with "A "'''Challenge Lock'''" is defined as: A commercially made lock '''and working key''' that includes '''a minimum of SIX modifications by the lock builder'''. Number of modifications must '''total or exceed SIX''' and may include any or all of the following: * Turned, sculpted or shaped key pins * Turned, sculpted or shaped driver pins * Modification to the chambers by threading or counter-milling * Improvised secondary locking mechanism * Distinguishing mark engraved...") originally created as "Challenge Lock"
  • 13:2213:22, 15 February 2025 Projects: Challenge Locks (hist | edit) [2,004 bytes] Lpuinfo-admin (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Voting Guidelines == * '''Tier 1''' - Portfolio of 3 good CLs or a very high quality one-off * '''Tier 2''' - Portfolio of 5 well constructed CLs of high level craftsmanship including minimum 2 locks with unusual security features*. Artistic merit can help elevate a standard mid level CL to high level craftsmanship. * '''Tier 3''' - Portfolio of at least 10 well constructed CLs featuring minimum of 5 locks with unusual security features*. Thematic sets, high quality a...")
  • 09:5109:51, 15 February 2025 Mgsecure - Pick Cases (hist | edit) [615 bytes] Lpuinfo-admin (talk | contribs) (Created page with "page=1|600px page=2|600px page=3|600px page=4|600px page=5|600px page=6|600px page=7|600px page=8|600px")
  • 09:2809:28, 15 February 2025 Lady Locks - Picking Time (hist | edit) [4,245 bytes] Lpuinfo-admin (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''I’m writing in to have Picking Time considered as one of my Epic Quests toward my black belt.''' Picking Time was created to bring together the community in a way that hasn’t been done before. Some of us don’t live near or have any access to the TOOOL meetings and so I wanted to create something that everyone could be a part of no matter where they lived. It all stemmed from me wanting to pick with someone else, as I was feeling quite alone picking at home and...")
  • 08:4508:45, 15 February 2025 Projects: Community Involvement (hist | edit) [1,676 bytes] Lpuinfo-admin (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Voting Guidelines == * '''Tier 1''' - Demonstrates a well-developed skill, community project, or other unique and novel project. Must show a clear influence to personal advancement (e.g. skills, certifications and experience) or community improvement. * '''Tier 2''' - Demonstrates advanced skills, community projects or other unique and novel projects. Must show a higher level of self or community improvement and demonstrate a commitment outside the interest of being...")

14 February 2025

  • 14:3014:30, 14 February 2025 Projects: Case Making (hist | edit) [1,669 bytes] Lpuinfo-admin (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Case Making Voting Guidelines == Each progressive tier must fulfill all prior tier requirements. * '''Tier 1''' - Portfolio of at least 1 case of any material (cloth, canvas, leather, etc.) of satisfactory quality. * '''Tier 2''' - Portfolio of at least 2 cases of differing materials or components and a well-thought-out design of superior quality. One of which must be a full size case. Basic skills are well-developed. Such as straight stitches. * '''Tier 3''' - Portf...")
  • 10:2910:29, 14 February 2025 Module:Message box (hist | edit) [18,558 bytes] Lpuinfo-admin (talk | contribs) (Create Message box module)
  • 10:1810:18, 14 February 2025 Master's Projects (hist | edit) [2,231 bytes] Lpuinfo-admin (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Master's Projects -- also known as Epic Quests -- are an integral part of Black Belt requirements and Dan System advancement. They give Black Belts further levels of mastery to aspire to and achieve, to incentivize them to remain in the community and enrich it with knowledge, and to increase the scope of what is possible within picking and locksport in general. Earning Dan Points can be accomplished completing projects within the following Disciplines. - Case Making -...")

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