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Avoiding the Workout Blues and Gettting Back in a Routine

by Chris Rea on September 16, 2011

We have all been there: dragging our feet to the gym and trying to get in a decent workout for an hour or so, but somehow always falling short.

The most common excuses are a hard day at work or not getting enough sleep. Every now and then those excuses are true and we do need a day off, but there are times when we use the excuse and truthfully it’s just us being lazy. That’s when things start going downhill. We miss a day, then a week and then we rarely workout.

When we get back to it, the uphill battle starts in order to get back to where we were. By spicing up your workouts you can push those excuses away and avoid losing your hard-won progress. [Read More…]

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Polishing your DIY Lock Pick Set for Durability

by Chris Rea on September 13, 2011

As with any metal tools, lock picks require some level of care. Polishing your picks is extremely easy to do and will result in longer lasting, more efficient tools.

This can be especially beneficial to your DIY Lock Picks I went over in my last article. You’ll be amazed at how well a properly polished pick glides over the pins of your target lock.

The simple process we’ll go over will give you the finishing touch that your lock picks need. [Read More…]

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How to Make a DIY Lock Pick Set from a Windshield Wiper

by Chris Rea on July 19, 2011

Lock picking is an important skill set that ITS Tactical has featured numerous times. They’ve discussed the practical applications of lock picking and highlighted how it may potentially save a life.

Picks can also be expensive, and difficult to acquire for some. Previously we demonstrated how to make your own pick out of a paperclip. Today, I’ll discuss how to craft your own pick set. [Read More…]

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