How to Pick a Lock OR

How to Pick a Lock

I force my hand down into the bottom of the keyhole. Most importantly, I shift my hand across and create a new way in without having to rotate the key. Now I am able to put more tension on the key, and the lock gradually loosens. The lock opens.

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Note the main goals of the lock picking process. While applying light pressure with your tension wrench to the keyway, you're going to push up pins inside the keyway with your pick, one by one. When a pin is lifted enough, the tension from the wrench will prevent it from falling and the next pin can be set. When all pins are set, the lock will open. Draw your rake-tool back and forth along unset pins. Rake the pins as described previously. While keeping pressure consistent with your tension wrench, use the tip of the tool to "scrub" unset pins. If the pins refuse to set, release pressure with your wrench and start again. Continue until the lock disengages and opens.

To pick a lock, you'll need a tension wrench, which will turn the lock, and a pick, which will pop the pins inside of the lock so that it can be turned. If you don't have professional lock-picking tools, you can pull the end of a paper clip out to form a 90 degree angle with the rest of the clip, or use the bumpy end of a bobby pin for your pick. For the tension wrench, you can use a flathead screwdriver or bend a paper clip into a single length and fold it in half to make it thicker. First, insert the tip of your tension wrench into the bottom of your lock. Push it in far enough that it catches in the grooves of your lock, so you can turn it once the lock is released. Then, insert your pick into the top of the lock while holding your tension wrench in place. To pick the lock, slide the pick underneath the first pin, which will be the first obstacle in the top of the lock, and push it all the way up. Then, work your pick forward a little until you reach the second pin. Giggle your pick up and down until you get underneath the second pin, then lift it up. Repeat this process for every pin in the lock until the tension wrench turns and opens the lock. For tips on picking your tools and working with rusty locks, read the article! (Source: www.wikihow.com)