There is a strange satisfaction that comes with using everyday items such as bobby pins to pick locks. A satisfaction that brings with it a level of confidence that screams to the heavens, “I am the master of my destiny, let no door, padlock, nor any such annoyance stand in my way for I am a lock picker, master of pins and destroyer of the feeble concept of security.” If you too would like to scream these words into the night and learn how to pick a lock with a bobby pin then keep reading as this guide is for you.

Figuring out how to pick a lock is a time-consuming process. While some locks might budge easily on the first try, others will be much more difficult to crack. A good locksmith knows how to deal with all sorts of locks, and has the equipment at his disposal to ensure a successful attempt.

How to Pick a Lock with a Bobby Pin
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? Well, let’s take a gander.

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.

How Does A Tumbler Lock Work?
While you may not need to know the internal mechanics of a tumbler lock to pick it, it may assist you in understanding the goals and, therefore, the technique required to pick it successfully. Since their invention back in 4000 B.C.E., these lock types have become ubiquitous and haven’t changed much since 1861 when they were adapted for a cylinder lock as we find on most doors today. They are also the type found on most padlocks that use a key.

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