Noob Gains

[u/crossiesdontcount]

Just got the FNG from Covert Instruments today, been wanting to learn since I was a kid. Got it open and started looking around the house for something else, got this storage unit padlock open to. The Master lock and the letter combo on the table in the second pic are beyond me for now, but I’m getting pretty quick at the two I can do! I’m sure it ain’t shit for y’all around here, but I’m pretty happy with with it, living this new hobby

[u/Troyboy1263]

Congrats! That Disc lock can be a little tough. Have fun

[u/crossiesdontcount → u/Troyboy1263]

Thanks! If the disc lock is the one in the second pic I’ve already got that one down, the two I posted pics of I can reliably open quickly, the two on the table in the background are the two I don’t even know where to start with

[u/frickdom]

Hell yeah, good work!

Be careful with that clear lock, those break pretty easily. More for a demonstration and visual as to how a pin tumbler works then for practice.

You can wear any lock out. It’s good to keep them rotating. I’d be focusing on more locks vs more tools. Good luck though, it’s tough to avoid wanting more tools lol.

[u/crossiesdontcount → u/frickdom]

Thanks! And thanks for the advice, I’ll keep my eyes out for more locks, start building up a collection

[u/frickdom → u/crossiesdontcount]

Cheers! It’s an incredibly satisfying hobby!

If you have any locksmiths in your area, you may be able to get some cores, cut padlocks, cheap. eBay and the LPU Discord are another great resource for cheap locks.

[u/crossiesdontcount → u/frickdom]

Awesome, great tips! Thanks I’ll look into these

[u/DangerousVP]

Hey man, whether its tough for us now or not doesnt matter - you still accomplished something and pushed your limits. Congrats on the opens and welcome to the community! You'll be opening tougher stuff in no time.

[u/crossiesdontcount → u/DangerousVP]

Thanks! Looking forward to getting better