PICK A LOCK How-To Videos & Articles

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How to crack a combination lock with 100 possible combos

Crack a combination lock with 100 possible combos

Without Tools, Crack a Combination lock! Meant to break into your ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 11
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How to easily pick a lock using a bobby pin and paperclip

Easily pick a lock using a bobby pin and paperclip

Did you know that you can pick a padlock using simply a paperclip and ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 174

How to hack a combination lock with a shim

Hack a combination lock with a shim

Using a piece of aluminum from a soda cam, you can create a shim used to break into a comination lock at ease. Simply cut the shape of a ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by stephen | Comments 0
Views 805

How to lock pick a magnum lock

Lock pick a magnum lock

When it comes to picking basic locks, all you need are small household items. Check out this video to see how to pick a magnum lock using a ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to make and use a shim to pick locks

Make and use a shim to pick locks

Learn how to make and use a shim to pick locks. Lockpicking is not to be used for an illegal activities. Just for if you lose a key or lock ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 5,483

How to make homemade graphite powder for lock picking

Make homemade graphite powder for lock picking

Do you know how to pick a lock? If you do, you know that sometimes a ...more

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Curated 12 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,220

How to make lock picking tools with household items

Make lock picking tools with household items

Most videos show you the process of lock picking, but if you want to learn how to make the tools used to do it, check out this video. With ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to open a master padlock with a beer can

Open a master padlock with a beer can

Check out this video to learn how to open a master padlock using simply a beer can. All you need is a 1" tall piece of aluminum from an ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 626

How to pick a basic door lock using a bobby pin

Pick a basic door lock using a bobby pin

The locks in most houses are fairly basic, making this lock picking technique fairly easy. If your door lock has a hole in it, and ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,112

How to pick a deadbolt door lock with bobby pins

Pick a deadbolt door lock with bobby pins

Picking a deadbolt door lock might seem difficult to some, but not to this guy. No skill, no experience, no professional pick tools needed ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to pick a door lock with a bobby pin

Pick a door lock with a bobby pin

Check out this video for some techniques on how to open a door lock using a bobby pin. Apply minimum torque to the tension wrench, insert ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 2,175

How to pick a file cabinet lock using a bobby pin

Pick a file cabinet lock using a bobby pin

Did you lock yourself out of your own filing cabinet? Don't worry, it happens. Thankfully there are people out there to show you how to pick ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 2,231

How To Pick a lock or padlock with household items

Pick a lock or padlock with household items

By LukeLiu4434 Knowing how to pick a lock can come in handy if you ever lose your key to your house, bike, or anything else secured by a ...more

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Written 3 weeks ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 74

How to pick a lock using household items

Pick a lock using household items

If you are into lockpicking but don't have a ton of supplies, check out this video to learn how to lockpick with merely a bobby pin and a ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 241

How to pick a lock using pliers and a bobby pin

Pick a lock using pliers and a bobby pin

Check out this video to learn how to pick a lock using a bobby pin and pliers. With enough force most locks can be undone pretty easily ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to pick a lock with a safety pin

Pick a lock with a safety pin

In this step by step video, you will learn how to pick a lock with a home made tension wrench and a modified safety pin or bobby pin. This ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to pick a lock with two bobby pins

Pick a lock with two bobby pins

Using simply 2 bobby pins and a tension wrench, you should be able to open up a padlock without needing the key. When properly wiggling the ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 32

How to pick a master lock using a bobby pin

Pick a master lock using a bobby pin

This video shows you how to pick a lock using a bobby pin and a shirt clip from a uni ball pen. Obviously this is for educational ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 90

How to pick a padlock with a bobby pin

Pick a padlock with a bobby pin

Check out this video to learn how to pick a padlock. No skill, experience, or professional pick tools required -- just 2 bobby pins. Use ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to pick your way out of handcuffs

Pick your way out of handcuffs

If you find yourself in a tricky situation, such as your hands being bound together by handcuffs, you might be wondering how to get out of ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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