Most of the time, all you need to pick a lock is a tension wrench and some picks, which are long, thin metal bits with bent ends. Different types of picks are made for different types of locks. In a pinch, paperclips can be used as picks, and a flathead screwdriver or any other tool that can make tension can be used to make a tension wrench.
There are many tools that can be used to open a lock. In this post, we’ll talk about how to pick locks with the most common tools, like pick rakes and tension wrenches. (Later, a page will be added about how to use pick-up guns and bumper keys.)
When you pick locks, you realize that security is just a “illusion.” At night, we all lock our doors to protect our loved ones and our things. After I learned how to open a lock in about two minutes, I realized that locks don’t really make me feel safe. Even though locks make us feel safe, if someone really wanted to break into your home, they could easily pick your front door lock. If they didn’t know how, they might look for a different way in. You can’t just count on a lock to keep you and your family safe. To protect yourself on many levels, you need to use more strategies and tools.
Since 4000 BC, people have used pin tumbler locks. Of course, it’s gotten more complicated over the years. Since 1861, most cylinder locks, like the one on your front door, haven’t changed much. Most people in the world depend on technology that has been around for more than 150 years to keep their most valuable things safe and secure.
You need a torque wrench and a lock pick. Press the pins to the shear line with the lock pick. There are, of course, many different types of choose that can be used, and each has its own method.
Learning how to open a door lock will help you in the long run. Sometimes it might look like your keys are gone. Even if losing your keys isn’t the end of the world, it can be just as scary as losing your phone.
Depending on how big the lock is, you can use a paperclip or a bobby pin. Bobby pins are easier to use, but sometimes they don’t fit well in locks. In these cases, you’ll need a paper clip, but the rest of the process is the same.
What other tools besides bobby pins can be used to open locks?
In a pinch, paperclips can be used as picks, and a flathead screwdriver or any other tool that can make tension can be used to make a tension wrench. The pin-and-tumbler, a type of cylinder lock, is one of the most common and easiest to open locks. Most deadbolts have locks that look like cylinders.
How do you open a lock if you don’t have the key?
On the side of the door that doesn’t lock, there should be a small hole in the knob. To open the door, you have to push a small button that is hiding in the hole. To open it, you only need a strong, straight tool. Use a paperclip that has been straightened or a tiny screwdriver made for fixing glasses.
How does a paperclip open a lock with a key?
Put the short, bent side of the clip into the bottom of the lock. Both the clip and the lock should be turned the same way. Put the clip into the lock’s upper “rake” to push the pins down. Turn the clip until you can open the lock.
How do you use a knife to open a lock?
Put your knife in the crack between the door and the doorframe at the height of the doorknob. Feel around until you find a piece of metal sticking out of the door. It should be springy. Use your knife as a lever to push the lock into the door.
Can a pencil be used to open a lock?
A wooden pencil wouldn’t work, but you might be able to take apart a mechanical pencil and use some of the more sturdy metal parts to open a lock. If you don’t have powdered graphite on hand, you can lubricate a sticky lock using pencil lead!
Can a screwdriver be used to open a lock?
But a lock can’t be opened with just one screwdriver. Screwdrivers are too big to fit into most keyways, and they don’t work well with the way locks work on the inside. HOWEVER! To pick a lock, you need two different tools: a lock pick and a tool that spins.
Can a pencil be used to open a lock?
A wooden pencil wouldn’t work, but you might be able to take apart a mechanical pencil and use some of the more sturdy metal parts to open a lock. If you don’t have powdered graphite on hand, you can lubricate a sticky lock using pencil lead!