PICK LOCKS How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these pick locks-tagged tutorials to learn all about pick locks with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Crack a master combination lock, Easily pick a lock using a bobby pin and paperclip, and Hack a combination lock with a shim.

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How to crack a master combination lock

Crack a master combination lock

The point of this lock picking tutorial video is to show you how to get the combination from the lock. People say "why not just use a shim ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 16
Views 35,725

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 186

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 841

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
Views 252

How to make and use a bump key for lock picking

Make and use a bump key for lock picking

Learn how to make a bump key. A bump key, if properly used, will open any lock. Bad guys have been using bump keys for a long time. This ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 12
Views 27,727

How to make bump keys for lock picking

Make bump keys for lock picking

Learn how to make your own bump key with this lock picking tutorial. Good information for beginning lockpicking. This video goes step by ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 4
Views 7,488

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 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,232

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 643

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 1,188

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
Views 590

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 2,299

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 264

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
Views 43

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 93

How to pick a padlock for beginners

Pick a padlock for beginners

Learn how to easily and cheaply pick a padlock using household objects. Pick a normal padlock with a uniball pen and a paperclip. Remove the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 5,402

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
Views 360

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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