Once the rubber end is off we can begin making our bends. Start by pulling the bobby pin apart and roughly straightening it as such. The result should look something similar to this. We now have a usable set of lock picking tools, but before we can attempt to pick any locks it is important to first understand how exactly a pin and tumbler locking mechanism works.
Before we get to play with our new toys, we first need to learn how to properly use our bobby pin tension wrench. As was briefly mentioned earlier, this little tool is used to accomplish two things. First, it gives us the leverage we need to apply rotational tension to the plug, similar to that of a key. Secondly, it is this little-bent piece of metal that helps us keep the pins at the shear line as we pick them. But how? Keeping in mind the concept of the binding pin, as we apply rotational tension on the plug, the binding pin will… well, bind, and stop the plug from rotating.
While the pin is bound we push the pin to the shear line using our pick. It is here that everything comes together. As the first binding pin reaches the shear line, the plug will turn ever so slightly as it finds the next furthest pin from the true center-line to bind on. But something else extraordinary happens. Because the plug slightly rotates, the pin we forced up will settle on top of the plug and so long as you maintain the correct amount of tension, it will stay there. Now that we know exactly what our goal is inside the lock we can finally get started on picking those pesky pins.
First, take our bobby pin tension wrench and insert the shorter, closed-end, into the lower part of the keyhole and begin to apply slight tension in the direction the key would turn. The amount of tension we apply is key no pun intended to whether or not we are successful at picking a lock.
If we apply too much pressure we stand a chance of binding more than the first binding pin, making it difficult to determine the binding order and set the remaining pins. However, if we apply too little force, the pin will not set and will fall back into the plug. A general rule of thumb for using the tension wrench is to start light, increasing tension as necessary.
This tension is necessary or the pins will just drop back down into the barrel, keeping the knob locked. All rights reserved. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Stick the pick into the lock and feel for the pins.
Stick the slightly bent end of the pick into the lock so that the tip is facing upwards. The pins sit on the top portion inside of the keyhole. Press down on the handle of the pick to push the pins up. A key pushes the pins up in the exact position they need to line up with the barrel, thus unlocking the door.
Push down on your pick until you hear a click. Some of the pins will slide up with ease as you push down on it with your pick, while others will have some resistance. Pins that have resistance are known as seized pins.
Concentrate on the pins with a lot of resistance first. You need to set the seized pins first before setting the other pins in place. Lift the rest of the pins in the door lock.
Continue feeling for the pins with your pick and press down on the handle of the pick to lift up every pin. Once every pin is set on top of the barrel, the door will be unlocked.
Turn the tension lever counterclockwise to open the door. Grab the end of the tension lever and turn it like a key until the door is unlocked. Your door is now unlocked! The tension lever will only rotate fully if the pins are correctly set on the barrel of the lock.
You will need 2 pins, or a second thin, narrow tool that can act as a tension lever. Not Helpful 7 Helpful Yes, a bobby pin should work. Insert the pin into the small hole on the doorknob until you reach the internal locking mechanism, then turn it to unlock the door. A tiny flathead screwdriver will also work well for this purpose. Not Helpful 6 Helpful Luckily, you can use a bobby pin to open many types of doorknob locks.
Determine the type of lock you have. Bobby pins will work on most doorknob locks, ie, locks where you insert the key into the doorknob, commonly found in interior rooms. In general, the older and less expensive the lock is, the more likely a bobby pin will to be able to open it. Insert your pick, bent side up, and feel for the pins. Get a feel for the pins by moving them up and down with your pick. They will be on the top half of the keyhole.
Push a few of them up, feeling them move and drop back down as you work. You'll have to jiggle your pick up and down to get around to them all, and some of them might not want to move, yet, but that's fine. For now, get a mental count of the pins and note which ones move freely and which seem stuck. The bent end should be pointing upwards. You'll be pushing up specific pins with the end. If the pins aren't moving at all, you likely have too much tension on your lever. Lighten up and try again.
Find your first "seized," or difficult to move, pin and push it up until it clicks. As you test all the pins, find the one that doesn't want to move. You may notice that the lever turns a little bit more once you've gotten the pin in place. This is because it has one less pin of resistance. Find and repeat on the rest of the seized pins. Once you've gotten one of the pins out of the way, previously free pins may seize up.
This is actually a good thing, as it just instructs you which pins to get next. Repeat this process until the lever can turn the lock completely and the door is opened: Find the seized pin, the one that doesn't want to move as much. Keep constant pressure on the lever, turning the lock as if you were opening it. Gently push it up until it clicks in the lock. Move on to the next pin. Adjust the tension on your lever if you're having difficulty. This is the most common stumbling block for new lock-pickers, as it is as much about feel as anything else.
If you put too much tension on the lock, the pins will be too seized to move and you won't be able to get them out of the way. Too little pressure, or letting up pressure accidentally as you work, and the pins will slide back down into place and you'll have to start over. The best tip is to start with a little too much pressure, loosening it slowly as you work until the pins can move. This prevents you from losing pins and allows you to find the right tension gradually.
Mark Spelman Construction Professional. Mark Spelman. Not Helpful 81 Helpful You can take a little piece of wire and insert it until the button inside is depressed. It should then unlock. Not Helpful 77 Helpful Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
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