# I got a new toy! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 12, 2005, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-toy/289807 "2005-02-12T23:25:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CynicalGabe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3e96dc/32.png) [@CynicalGabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CynicalGabe)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2005, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-toy/289807/1 "2005-02-12T23:25:08Z")
Mods: I figured this thread was ok, because I’m not giving out or asking for any information that could be used for evil. If its still A Bad Thing, I’m sorry, and please don’t bring out the goat. I got my first set of real lockpicks by UPS last night! I am uber-excited. I am kind of a novice at this stuff, but I’ve been using MacGuyver-rigged stuff for years. Now all I need is for one of my friends to lock their keys in their house so I can demonstrate my skills! ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2005, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-toy/289807/2 "2005-02-12T23:37:38Z")
\ Cool! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Ale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@Ale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ale)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2005, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-toy/289807/3 "2005-02-13T02:51:07Z")
So, you´ve had time to practice with it?, any success?, you´ll order a blow-torch and dynamite set for those harder jobs next? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2005, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-toy/289807/4 "2005-02-13T04:00:29Z")
Did you ever get that safe open? ---
**Author:** ![CynicalGabe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3e96dc/32.png) [@CynicalGabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CynicalGabe)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2005, 7:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-toy/289807/5 "2005-02-13T07:22:23Z")
Yes, I’ve practiced and can open 3 and 4 tumber locks (kwikset) with no difficulty, and have only slightly more trouble with 5 pinners. Yes I got the safe open a few days ago. I’m looking for a new lock on ebay that is a little more secure. ---
**Author:** ![picunurse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2005, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-toy/289807/6 "2005-02-13T07:31:28Z")
Don’t say uber. _PLEASE?_ its an ugly, overused trendy noise. Thank you. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Improv\_Geek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b3f665/32.png) [@Improv\_Geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Improv_Geek)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2005, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-toy/289807/7 "2005-02-13T17:50:11Z")
Very cool dude, color me jealous. ---
**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2005, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-toy/289807/8 "2005-02-13T17:58:49Z")
> [@CynicalGabe](#): > > Yes, I’ve practiced and can open 3 and 4 tumber locks (kwikset) with no difficulty, and have only slightly more trouble with 5 pinners. > Yes I got the safe open a few days ago. I’m looking for a new lock on ebay that is a little more secure. Well… I’ve got this Kryptonite bike lock with a cylinder lock mechanism lock that is virtually unpickable… 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2005, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-toy/289807/9 "2005-02-13T17:59:56Z")
> [@QuickSilver](#): > > \ goes off and puts her home address in profile Congratulations, **Gabe**! ---
**Author:** ![Lazlo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lazlo/32/9678_2.png) [@Lazlo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lazlo)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2005, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-toy/289807/10 "2005-02-13T22:05:47Z")
> [@astro](#): > > Well… I’ve got this Kryptonite bike lock with a cylinder lock mechanism lock that is virtually unpickable… 😛 Gotta pen I can borrow? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![CynicalGabe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3e96dc/32.png) [@CynicalGabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CynicalGabe)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2005, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-toy/289807/11 "2005-02-13T22:24:13Z")
In related news: I’ve got a new bike! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2005, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-toy/289807/12 "2005-02-13T22:52:50Z")
You’ll probably enjoy [this article](http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/13.02/lockbusters.html) from the February WIRED magazine. One word of caution-your state or locality may consider possession outside of your home a misdameanor (possession of burglary tools) unless you’re in the biz, so I wouldn’t take them across town to show a friend. ---
**Author:** ![Keapon\_Laffin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e274bd/32.png) [@Keapon\_Laffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Keapon_Laffin)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2005, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-toy/289807/13 "2005-02-13T23:48:40Z")
> [@CynicalGabe](#): > > I got a new toy! See, my first thought was, “Oooh, **CynicalGabe** ’s got a new 18” DHIBJD" 😃 ---
**Author:** ![DWToml815](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DWToml815](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DWToml815)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2005, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-toy/289807/14 "2005-02-14T00:07:25Z")
> [@Keapon Laffin](#): > > See, my first thought was, “Oooh, CynicalGabe’s got a new 18” DHIBJD" Oh man it hurts to blow Coka-Cola out of your nose… ---
**Author:** ![spingears](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ebca7d/32.png) [@spingears](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spingears)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2005, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-toy/289807/15 "2005-02-14T02:20:22Z")
> [@CynicalGabe](#): > > I got my first set of real lockpicks by UPS last night! I am uber-excited. I am kind of a novice at this stuff, but I’ve been using MacGuyver-rigged stuff for years. Now all I need is for one of my friends to lock their keys in their house so I can demonstrate my skills! Are you asking for trouble? I can’t believe you are asking for trouble! I would keep them under lock and key untill or unless you are a certified registered locksmith. I wouldn’t even mention to anyone that I had them. Most locks can be opened with a paper clip, pliers to bend it into shape and patience! To paraphrase and old song, “A Paper Clip is Just a Paper Clip.” Pro lock picks just make the job easier and faster. ---
**Author:** ![CynicalGabe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3e96dc/32.png) [@CynicalGabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CynicalGabe)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2005, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-toy/289807/16 "2005-02-14T06:38:44Z")
> [@spingears](#): > > Pro lock picks just make the job easier and faster. In theory, I can rebuild my car’s engine with a phillips screwdriver. But the proper tools make it easier and faster. And more efficient. And less potential for self-injury. BTW, one of my jobs is sort of a maintenance department, so I do have some justification for having them, if not full legal coverage of a license (yet - i still want to get licensed),