• The big secret of lock picking is that it’s easy. Anyone can learn how to pick locks.

    The theory of lock picking is the theory of exploiting mechanical defects. There are a few basic concepts and definitions but the bulk of the material consists of tricks for opening locks with particular defects or characteristics. The organization of this manual reflects this structure. The first few chapters presents the vocabulary and basic information about locks and lock picking. There is no way to learn lock picking without practicing, so one chapter presents a set of carefully chosen exercises that will help you learn the skills of lock picking. The document ends with a catalog of the mechanical traits and defects found in locks and the techniques used to recognize and exploit them. The first appendix describes how to make lock picking tools. The other appendix presents some of the legal issues of lock picking.

    The exercises are important. The only way to learn how to recognize and exploit the defects in a lock is to practice. This means practicing many times on the same lock as well as practicing on many different locks. Anyone can learn how to open desk and filing cabinet locks, but the ability to open most locks in under thirty seconds is a skill that requires practice.

    Before getting into the details of locks and picking, it is worth pointing out that lock picking is just one way to bypass a lock, though it does cause less damage than brute force techniques. In fact, it may be easier to bypass the bolt mechanism than to bypass the lock. It may also easier to bypass some other part of the door or even avoid the door entirely. Rememer: There is always another way, usually a better one.

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    4. john carlo
      Aug 31st
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      we need steps how to pick a deadbolt lock, not how important it is, who cares, what we want is hiw ti pic, stupid

    5. Aug 31st
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      John,

      it is clear that you lack both the intelect and patience to ever learn how to manipulate locks. Had you read deeper, you would have found a great many diagrams depicting the steps for picking a deadbolt lock, as well some very well-written directions for learning how to open them.

      For the person who appreciates the design of a lock, and is willing to learn what it takes to overcome it, there is no lock that can’t be opened with good technique. This does, however, require practice, and a willingness to learn. Clearly, you lack both of these, so I will just say that you are EXACTLY the kind of savage that locks are designed to stop. Why don’t you just go smash the window with a brick, since you mind is clearly not up to the challenge the lock presents.

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