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A GUDE TO LOCKPCKNG























NOTE: this document is strictly intended for entertainment and curiosity purposes only.


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" The prerequisite for the successful lock picking is a sound knowledge of how the lock
mechanism works. Without such understanding, picking a lock becomes a matter of sheer luck."







Warded locks
A ward is a fixed projection designed to obstruct unauthorized keys attempting to enter or operate
the lock.
Tumbler locks
A typical key-operated cylinder consists of:
cylinder (or housing)
A case that contains the all of the locks interworkings.
plug
A cylindrical mechianism that houses the key way
Springs
Springs are postioned in a way that applies preasure to the tumblers
Tumblers
Small metal objects, that moves within the lock to obstruct a lock's operation until the
proper key moves them into alignment.
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Lever Tumbler locks

Disc Tumbler
Pin Tumbler

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You can form your own lock picks from flat, cold-rolled steel 0.020 to 0.025 inches thick. The strip
should be of about 6 inches in length and at least 0.30 inches wide. One end is either fitted with a
handle or both ends to be used as working surfaces.




Double-side disc tumbler lock picks. warded lock picks.



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tension tool.


Lock picking considerations

Hold the pick as you would a pencil. Don't use your wrist, your fingers will work much
better for manpulating the lock.

Steady your hand with your little finger against the door. When working on a in-knob
cylinder, steady your hand against the edge of the knob.

Your pick should enter the keyway above the tension tool without moving any of the
tumblers.If it doesn't the tension tool is either too high in the lock or the key grooves are
such that tension tool must go to the very top of the keyway.