Lockpicking

Hey guys,

So today I am going to talk about lockpicking. I have been lockpicking for about 2 years now. When I first learned how, I was so excited. Then I realized that if I could learn how, anyone could. Then I lost my sense of security :P

So lock picking is a pretty simple thing to do. You need the tools of course. The most basic things you need are a pick, and a tension wrench.

Ignore the actual lock mechanism in this picture, but the tools themselves are clearly labeled. A pick is used to actually move the tumblers in a lock up and down. The tension wrench is used to slightly twist the lock chamber so that when you move a tumbler up and above the shear line, it gets stuck in the unlock position.

So essentially what you do once you have the tools is this:
1) insert the tension wrench into the lock and apply a slight clockwise pressure to the lock chamber
2) insert the pick into the chamber and feel for the tumblers(pins).
3) start by pushing the first tumbler up and releasing it. It will either catch, or drop back down.
4) Now you just do step 3 on each tumbler. There is always a certain order that pins will catch in (but it is always random) so you will have to try each pin until it sticks. Remember the tension wrench (its pressure) is what is causing the tumblers to stick. If none of the pins seem to be sticking try adding or lessening the pressure.

Now that you have my instructions and are probably confused, here is a link* to a Youtube video which shows the process in action.
*note: The guy in this vid uses a technique known as raking, which is faster, but doesn't work for all locks. Beginners and people in a rush should use that technique.

Oh and here is a link on how to create your own pick and tension wrench if you can't buy them. This is actually how I created my first pick and wrench :)

Remember! Using these techniques and tools may be considered illegal! Never use these methods/tools on property that you DO NOT OWN. This is considered BREAKING AND ENTERING (Or at the very least vandalism), and you could go to JAIL.

Stay tuned ;)