LockPicking Intro – Hacking a Lock
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, KnoxvilleWeek of Events
LockPicking Intro – Hacking a Lock
LockPicking Intro – Hacking a Lock
This Is the Authorization class for the Lockpicks and locksport.
We will go over safety and proper use of lockpicking tools and the ethics behind locksport.
“Locksport is the sport or recreation of defeating locking systems. Its enthusiasts learn a variety of skills including lock picking, lock bumping, and a variety of other skills traditionally known only to locksmiths and other security professionals. Locksport followers enjoy the challenge and excitement of learning to defeat all forms of locks, and often gather together in sport groups to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and participate in a variety of recreational activities and contests.”
Upon completion of this course the Student will understand; the physical mechanics of Hacking a pin tumbler lock, the ethics behind lockpicking, and will successfully pick a five pin lock.
There is a maximum of 10 participants. Cost of this event is $24.96 members and 34.96 non members. Includes; Class, 2 Picks, and a Tension Wrench.
Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging
Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging
This class introduces you to the new blacksmithing zone. We cover propane forge operation, zone safety, basic hand forging, and nail making. At the completion of the class, members will receive a key to access the forge and foundry building.
Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is OK but synthetic clothing or other materials that can melt are unsafe. We have eye protection available but suggest you bring your own if you have them.
Anatomy of a Lock And Key
Anatomy of a Lock And Key
This Is the Authorization class for the “Lock Pin/LockSmith Station”. Station is (will be) located in the machine area and is equipped with Pinning Kits and Key Duplicator.
We will go over; safety, proper use of a key duplicator, the parts of a lock and key. In addition we will also Explore the engineering behind the modern pin tumbler lock, and rekey a 5-pin & 6-pin “Schlage” lock cylinder. This is the class for; challenge lock pinning, rekey of household locks to match the same key, general overview on how locks work and why, basic locksmith intro.
“The pin tumbler lock is a lock mechanism that uses pins of varying lengths to prevent the lock from opening without the correct key. Pin tumblers are most commonly employed in cylinder locks, but may also be found in tubular pin tumbler locks.”
Upon Completion of this Course the Student will have the knowledge to properly identify and understand the relationship between a lock and its key, Further, they will have an introduction on how to rekey pin tumbler locks.