Introduction to Locksmithing

Presented at HOPE 2020 Virtual Rescheduled, July 30, 2020, 6 p.m. (60 minutes)

Many "hacker" / infosec conferences have talks and workshops that cover lockpicking. However, the adjacent skills of locksmithing remain underexplored. This talk/demo seeks to focus on the following topics: - explanation of basic locksmithing tools (re-pinning kit, plug followers, calipers, etc.); - identifying key blanks and decoding keys; - disassembling locks; - changing out pins to work with a different key. These skills will be useful for a variety of audiences: locksport people looking for increased knowledge of lock operation, locksport people interested in constructing challenge locks, as well as homeowners interested in doing their own lock re-keying.

Presenters:

  • The 703 Locksport Crew
    **The 703 Locksport Crew** is composed of a variety of people with expertise ranging from locksport enthusiast, to ex hardware store employee, to an actual bona fide amateur locksmith (whatever that means).

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