I didn't actually get this lock with the intent of picking it.... I got it for a door that is low risk and decided to have a go at lock-picking to see how easy it was to open it without a key. Unfortunately it was really easy and only required the traditional movie-style lock picking tools of a couple of paperclips.
The lock barrel has a number of spring-loaded pairs of pins that have to be aligned with the wall of the barrel to allow it to rotate. By varying the lengths of the pins you can set a unique code for each lock. The key has a series of ramps so it can push past all the pins with the full insertion of the key matching the pin lengths and thus allowing the barrel to rotate freely operating the lock.
In lock picking this style of lock you use a flat angled tool inserted into the lock at the opposite side of the pins to apply slight rotational pressure, and then use another tool with a slight angle or ramp on the end to jiggle the pins in a random (or methodical) manner. Because there's a slight rotational pressure the pins tend to stick against the side of the barrel and when they all align the barrel will rotate. The rotational pressure has to be firm enough to make them stick, but not so hard that it's difficult to push the pins up or they stick in the wrong positions. If you jiggle for ages with no result then try resetting the pins by releasing the rotational pressure slightly and start jiggling again. Some locks open quickly and some require much more jiggling and combing of the pins.
This is why it's important to choose locks which advertise some level of protection against picking when choosing a lock for a situation that requires good security.
The lock barrel has a number of spring-loaded pairs of pins that have to be aligned with the wall of the barrel to allow it to rotate. By varying the lengths of the pins you can set a unique code for each lock. The key has a series of ramps so it can push past all the pins with the full insertion of the key matching the pin lengths and thus allowing the barrel to rotate freely operating the lock.
In lock picking this style of lock you use a flat angled tool inserted into the lock at the opposite side of the pins to apply slight rotational pressure, and then use another tool with a slight angle or ramp on the end to jiggle the pins in a random (or methodical) manner. Because there's a slight rotational pressure the pins tend to stick against the side of the barrel and when they all align the barrel will rotate. The rotational pressure has to be firm enough to make them stick, but not so hard that it's difficult to push the pins up or they stick in the wrong positions. If you jiggle for ages with no result then try resetting the pins by releasing the rotational pressure slightly and start jiggling again. Some locks open quickly and some require much more jiggling and combing of the pins.
This is why it's important to choose locks which advertise some level of protection against picking when choosing a lock for a situation that requires good security.
This is the lock picking lawyer…… and today I become a man from the UK and go back in time.
Weird but Clive sounds here very subtle 🤔😆
Wow that's one old-school vid 😂
Oh my…this lock was way too easy to pick. Hope you didn't install it…off to the bin!
(jan 2021), thanks for suggesting this after I watched you picking the scooter ignition.
Anyone linked here from his 2012 video?
Just watched this again, after discovering LockPickingLawyer, one of those channels that are quite mesmerising and you end up binge watching about 100 videos….
Nice video Clive. I know it's quite old but I was going through your older videos and found this gem. I hope you have some much better security these days. Perhaps you have an old Ruko on your door now.
Just had the opportunity to put this video to the test…my neighbour was locked out..took me 3 minutes
One of your most informative and eye opening videos to date.. I see its been around for a while but I have just come across it..nice one mate.
Seen in a Manga: ''a pin tumbler's not a lock'' after the character picked it as quickly and easily as Clive just did. But anyone who has played Oblivion or Skyrim already knows that.
Hi Big! I was very elated to find you doing this lock picking video. Will wonders never cease?! I am suspecting you are (after all) a true Renaissance man. Either way, I am addicted to your videos. Blessings, pierre from New Mexico
For anyone looking for more information on lockpicking, I highly recommend bosnianbill's channel.