8641 345 First Aid & Safety Home Security true Fri, 16 May 2008 11:03:11 -0700 /system/videos/3/41/86/8641.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, safety, safe, secure, security, home, house, pick, picking, lock, locks, break, breaking, in, break-in How To Pick a Lock http://www.howcast.com/videos/8641-How-To-Pick-a-Lock http://www.howcast.com/videos/8641-How-To-Pick-a-Lock/edit approved 144 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=8641"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=8641" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 175 Chris_Davis http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/8641/ppn_davis_pick_lock_nobug_sd_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 130315 false false false 37514 1 5 Warning Only pick your own locks—or you could wind up in a lot of trouble.

]]> 37515 2 31 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/8641/31.jpg Get a paperclip Get a paperclip or safety pin and bend it straight. Now make a slight upwards bend at the very end.

]]> 37516 3 39 Tip You can buy a professional lock pick set at a hardware store. There is a basic size intended for American locks.

]]> 37517 4 45 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/8641/45.jpg Insert the wrench Insert your wrench into the lower part of the keyhole—that is, the side opposite the one where the key’s teeth would go in.

]]> 37518 5 54 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/8641/54.jpg Determine direction Figure out which way the lock needs to be turned to open by turning the wrench clockwise and then counterclockwise. You’ll feel which way has more give.

]]> 37519 6 63 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/8641/63.jpg Turn the lock Turn the lock the correct way with the wrench, putting slight pressure on it. Hold the wrench in place.

]]> 37520 7 71 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/8641/71.jpg Insert the paperclip While keeping pressure on the lock, insert the end of the paperclip into the top part of the keyhole.

]]> 37521 8 77 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/8641/77.jpg Feel for pins Feel around the keyhole with the paperclip until you locate the pins. If you’re picking a common door lock, there will most likely be at least five of them in a row.

]]> 37522 9 87 Tip Before you start, many experts suggest “raking” the lock. Straighten your second paperclip, put a few bends at the wire’s end, and—with no pressure on your wrench—shove it to the back of the lock. Now pull it out quickly, pressing against the top of the lock while gently turning your wrench. You might just set a pin or two that way.

]]> 37523 10 106 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/8641/106.jpg Push up Now for the actual “picking.” One at a time, push each pin up with the paperclip. Try to feel for the moment when the pin reaches its “unlocked” position. You should feel a slight give—or even hear a faint click.

]]> 37524 11 120 Tip Start with the pin furthest away from you—then move on to the next.

]]> 37525 12 124 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/8641/124.jpg Increase the pressure As you go, apply slightly more pressure with the wrench until you have all the pins lifted up.

]]> 37526 13 130 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/8641/130.jpg Turn the wrench Now turn the wrench fully. Voila! The lock will pop open.

]]> 37527 14 136 Fact Wooden locks were used as far back as 4,000 years ago in ancient Egypt.

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