Learn To Pick Locks And Avoid Beginner Mistakes

[selinadan]

I just realized instead of throwing it, I can make a tension wrench out of the underwire of my bra if it pops out and stabs me

[AttommicDog]

I got a lock picking kit and quickly picked the practice lock, then masters, then picked the schlage locks in the house, then some unbranded lock on my french door... BUT there was one lock I could not seem to pick. An older brass lock I had. Your comments on tension was enough to make it possible - I guess I am a little heavy handed as it needed a soft touch. Thanks for this video.

[roundupssbm]

9:13 tip for life if you don’t want your lock to get picked make it rusty and bath it in sand

[andrealoi]

I've got my first set of tools and practice locks today. I practiced a bit on them, then tried my apartment front door and, after 10 minutes, i was able to unlock it. Yes, it is probably a very low quality lock but, still... that sensation...

[AngryHatter]

Master locks can be opened by staring at them.

[christinanesbitt]

I got a practice lock and a lock pick set for Christmas, so I could learn to pick locks, I looked at allot of videos but this is the only one that really helped me.

[GFreeland]

I made myself a couple paper clip picks. I'm ready to go.

[cuross]

My first time picking locks was in university with a gun lock I got for free from a safety fair that the university sponsored. Two paper clips and many hours later, I was able to pick that lock very quickly. Roommate admitted it wasn't very impressive, and then challenged me to unlock an old master lock on his bag that he'd lost a key to. He left for spring break and the weekend before he came back, I unlocked it and left it on his desk. Paper clip lock picks hurt to use, but at least they work.

[keithcline]

Great video. About 12 years a friend of mine bought a cd at a gun show simply called "Locksmith" It showed how to make picks out of the large bobby pins. Three of us made the picks and started picking locks. The third guy could pick any lock in seconds. The guy who purchased the disc usually could get one in minutes. Myself hours. But all of us have a lot of fun doing. I can sit watching TV and be playing with locks and I'm am much better at doing it now. Thanks again for a execlent video. Keith

[markgarland]

You are a very skilled teacher. I am waiting for my lock pick set to come in the mail and I have been watching TONS of “lock picking” videos (it is something that I want to learn how to do). I just wanted to tell you that I actually learned a lot from watching this video. You definitely cleared up some misconceptions that I had about lock picking. Thank you very much.

[forrestmorgan]

You did a Damn Great Job. You were modest, and truthful. I started at 14 with metal rake tines. Moved to street sweeper blades, i found on the corners of streets. It is a fun hobby, and can save some money.

[shader]

As a newbie, I noticed a few things. The first pick I was using had a slightly wider shaft and I was opening a number of padlocks, thinking I was single pin picking. Later on when I started getting better at feeling each pin, and using a pick with thinner shaft was that I was picking out where the shaft set a pin while I also was setting the target pin at the same time. Suddenly locks I was opening in 20 seconds, I’d be working at for much longer.
Also noticed even with the same pick, sometimes (spools? And chance?) the picking order for successfully opening it was different. I wasn’t sure until I began to feel each pin and kinda know where I am in the lock. Sometimes the last pin would be one, sometimes three...

Lastly, I have a simple master lock knock off, I get three distinct clicks just when I tension it. Have opened it picking pins 1, 2, 3, 4 right on down the line, other times tried less tension, when I wasn’t getting the 1, 2, 3, 4 binding order, and pick with super light tension. I like this lock. Sometimes I can open it in no time, other times I’m spending 30+ minutes on it with no success. Figure when I finally get it consistent, it will help.

[Jindou]

Recently, that same practice lock arrived in my mail yesterday. I wasn't expecting it to be super hard, but I also wasn't expecting it to be super easy. It's a great introduction for someone with no lockpicking intelligence.

[donaldgrappo]

Bike spokes flattened and ground are another option. Wiper tines and sweeper brushes are excellent as you say. Free tools are all over in dumpsters, too.

[lenore_nvrmore]

I really like the way you explain everything. You’re right about needing confidence in starting any new endeavor.

[pamelaf]

Omg I just picked my MK Hamilton bag pad lock!!!. The designer bag pad lock fell off in grocery store today.
Back Story...
Upon picking it up found it was on the hook was in down position outside the hole it goes inside.. Again thanks.

[palehorse]

I have just started in this hobby (only a couple weeks) but I personally find springy tension wrenches problematic. I find stiffer wrenches give me a finer feedback feel and helps me adjust the tension more easily. Especially for pins that cause minor counter-rotation when being set. They also seem to help reduce the number of false sets due to being able to feel a very minor pin click. Just my personal experience from a very new hobby picker. Keep at it, guys.

[indranibramley]

THANK YOU! You have no idea how hard I've been trying! I looked up as many vids as possible and thanks to you I have now managed to unlock my lock twice.

[bradbergholdt]

Great job on this video! As a 30+ year Tech Ed Instructor I found your presentation skills to be superb!

[wvoyles]

when i was younger i was a hudlum...i use to call street sweeper bristles the "keys to the city"one of those and a concrete curb to grind it on, your locked up shit was mine:}