Learn to Pick Locks for under $20

Mar 2, 2016 12:21 AM

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You can get this set off Amazon.com for just under 20 bucks

Purchase Link - http://www.amazon.com/15-Piece-Professional-Transparent-Practice-Locksmith/dp/B018LNG7RC

The clear lock made understanding what I was doing super easy

Using the pressure bar to keep tension on trying to turn the key slot while raking the pins with one of the lock pick tools was very easy.

This is the actual set I used to learn how to pick a Master Lock in under 5 minutes

A friend from work brought in this set and let me tinker with it. In less than 5 minutes I was able to successfully pick the Master Lock you see in the picture. It was fun enough to make me order a set online as soon as I got home from work.

Now I'm actually looking forward to buying more challenging practice locks and maybe even taking on the locks on my front door and around the house.

Lock Picking Kit - http://www.amazon.com/15-Piece-Professional-Transparent-Practice-Locksmith/dp/B018LNG7RC

Just ordered mine :)

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

These are considered felonious burglary tools, with out a license of DCJS # you're going to jail.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Bosnianbill (Stay Safe, stay legal) > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1orOGJwZvjLAvckyxC4Nw

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Teach a man to fish.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

wish i could order cool things to canada :(

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Are these lockpicks anygood? What about sparrows or southerd?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

A bent paperclip works too or even the end of a metal nail file. Cheaper as well. Not illegal either.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Luckily we have the Abloy Exec. http://www.lukkopuoti.fi/.cm4all/iproc.php/imageshoijpok.jpg/downsize_1280_0/imageshoijpok.jpg

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Try to pick one of the Exec's. Do that. Succeed. And you are almost a God. Protip, Exec is the only house lock you can get (practically)...

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Check your state laws, getting caught carrying stolen goods may be illegal where you live

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I just want to see you guys pick a new Abloy lock. Easier to go trough the door than the lock...

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

don't carry your lock picks around with you. getting caught with burglary tools can get you in trouble many places.

10 years ago | Likes 47 Dislikes 1

In the state I live in it's perfectly legal to carry them anywhere except federal buildings as long as there is no "intent to burglarize"

10 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

what state do you live in?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Maryland

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

In Ontario it's the same thing. Like carrying a crowbar in public. Not illegal, and won't be stopped unless you're somewhere sketchy.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

upvote for Canadian Knowledge.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Good. Now do one on Abloy-locks.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Lost a set of crappy picks awhile ago. Just ordered these to toy around with thanks :)

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I have a cordless grinder... For work...

10 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

i just ordered the set. DON"T TRY TO STOP MY HORRIBLE SHOPPING HABITS

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Dammmmn, you picked a master lock in under 5 minutes?! I dont have enough skill points atm to get above novice :(

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The reason I started picking, YouTube, BosnianBill

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This will come in handy in the post-apocalyptic world i so desire!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

picking is rather easy. Best advice I can give a noob, practice the "feel" for the pins. Too, less force works better, tension or picks.

10 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 1

Oh and Master locks are crap.

10 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

It took me 10 minutes to pick the lock of my house with two bobby pins and it was my second time doing it.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Not only do I own the company, I advertise on imgur.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

These are shit! Waste of money. BosnianBill on youtube is the best place to start.

10 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 3

He correct. Bosnian Bill said they ain't crap and not junk but aren't great. Perfect for beginners and cheap to break.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You must not be a real fan. He recommended this set too in one of his videos, he said that the lock is too easy, but the tools are quality

10 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Well, some of them are. The torsion wrenches are crap, and the picks are a bit flimsy.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Always wanted to learn this. I have a locked cashbox that I can't open because I'm weak and it is metal.

10 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 0

Cash boxes are cheap...Just drill the lock out and get a new one.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I don't have that kind of money, man. I just need money for a laptop cooler and maybe headsets.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Screw you for losing the key, past me. This is why you're trash right now. How do you feel about that HUH

10 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

A hammer right below the lock , on the side will open them right up. Yes its destroyed in the process. It bends the side in and wont relock.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

this shits illegal where im from but id really like to try it

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

i've always been advised not to practice on a lock that you actually USE. Preferably find old ones to tinker with, or buy extras?

10 years ago | Likes 103 Dislikes 0

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10 years ago (deleted Mar 2, 2016 12:47 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

You can find plenty of locks that people are selling without keys. They can be reused with different pins and such.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's easy enough to find throw-away locks that some locksmiths have. Could ask friends too. Won't need a key if you are training picking.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Home Depot has a whole department to practice on!

10 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

I bought a couple to practice with. Super satisfying

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Bit of a horror story when I tried to learn on the door to my apartment, and broke the lock. Stay away from locks with a master key, until

10 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

you know what you're doing.

10 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

As soon as I read your post I agreed and decided I would only pick locks I don't care about to avoid damaging my own stuff.

10 years ago | Likes 55 Dislikes 0

If you're like me, you have random locks that you can't find the keys to. It would be great to open them, for funzies! Good luck!

10 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

I literally just bought this exact set a couple days ago. It should come on thursday. I'm excited!

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Mine just arrived last night, and I definitely think you'll get hooked.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

At work a friend and I have been bringing in pick sets for a few weeks. I wonder if you are one of my coworkers OP.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

How much amazon commission did you make on this post?

10 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 3

I just enjoyed lock picking more than I thought and had no friends that found it as fun. Plus wanted to show people how cheap & easy it is

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

seriously was just wondering. not even sure it was an affiliate link or not

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I jacked the images from Amazon when I went to buy it and thought I bet people on Imgur would find this shit fun

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You should have totally put an affiliate link for the page... just sayin

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Is there still time to do it, I wanna see DarkVision getting some Comish for the sweet hookup

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Master Lock's are trash, tho. You can just open them using a hammer. v

10 years ago | Likes 384 Dislikes 5

Anything can be opened with a hammer if you have one big enough ;)

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"Stay safe, Stay legal"

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

In my D&D games we always buy an Adamantium Mace in lieu of any lockpicking gear. Even the Rogue agrees it's just easier sometimes.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's my post! =D Check out bosnianbill on youtube, that is where i got that from and his videos are great for learning about picking.

10 years ago | Likes 33 Dislikes 0

Yeah, he's great. Absolutely shits all over Master Lock.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I like how this guy was really hyped about his new trick and then you show him the truth. Lol let the man dream

10 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

To be fair, I think quite a few padlocks that use a similar locking mechanism will open the same way

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I bought a cheap set of picks off amazon and after a few weeks I can pick the shitty Fortress lock I got from Staples in a minute or two :D

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Bosnianbill!

10 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

They are more for adding layers of protection. if someone REALLY wants in it isn't going to stop them.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Can confirm. Have hammered many padlocks open.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Bosnianbill?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Any lock can be opened using a hammer if your hammer is big enough.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

For a no.3. I tried and failed on no.5. Still switch to Schlage but still want Primus ones.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It doesn't matter how good the mechanism is when you're learning, you just need to learn how the pins work and why picking does what it does

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah, because the WHOLE neighbourhood isn't going to hear any of tht when you attempt a B&E on someone's shed

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

WHAPPITY WHAPPITY WHAPPITY WHAPPITY WHAPPITY WHAPPITY WHAPPITY WHAPPITY WHAPPITY WHAPPITY WHAPPITY WHAPPITY WHAPPITY WHAPPITY

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

...WHAPPITY *pop*

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Or yelling mean things at them

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I can hear him laughing and feel his hatred of Masterlocks through that silent gif...

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

ahh bosnianbill, a great youtuber. he hates master locks. but he also said that there are some good for training.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Gotta kill the slimes before you can fight the dragon

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

FUCKINGOPENUPYOULITTLEPIECEOFSHIT there we go

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Kwikset are pretty secure

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's an inertial bump device, thank you very much.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Maybe I'm just more stupid than I initially thought but I tried this and I couldn't get it to work :(

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Maybe?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

"Bumping" is a common weakness of most normal locks. You really need high security locks which start at $75 each.

10 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

that is not bumping, this is buy-passing the mechanism.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Haha that's really sad. The lock helped me understand what I was doing though, which I'm sure will carry over into the other stuff I pick.

10 years ago | Likes 119 Dislikes 3

try an abus lock 65/45 that is very challenging for a starter. any door lock will have security pins

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

your nose

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Like girls?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

10 years ago | Likes 99 Dislikes 2

Ralphie, get off the stage sweetheart.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You're a del.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Picking your nose is the best way to get Lockpicking up to 100, since it doesn't alert the sheriff.

10 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 0

Did I just catch a Quest for Glory reference???

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You did.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

What if I'm the sheriff and pick my nose.

10 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Since when do sheriff's send themselves to jail?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Lock picking sets are actually illegal in some states unless you're a certified locksmith. Be careful and check your laws

10 years ago | Likes 108 Dislikes 2

I learned how to pick a lock at the hands-on children's museums adult swim night

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I do security at a place and we were cleaning the locker of a guy who quit. Found this exact set and had to call the cops.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

also check rules for carrying - like you might have to have them double locked in your vehicle (locked in car, locked in toolbox)

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

You seem like the type of guy who registers his gun.

10 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 4

Did you miss the "register your weapons" summit?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Well I do have ONE registered. It was brand new though.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The kind of guy who doesn't is often (depending on state law) called a 'criminal.'

10 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 1

Not only are my guns all unregistered, one doesn't even have a serial number.

10 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 2

You need a new nickname to match your gansta gats: http://listverse.com/2013/12/01/10-gangsters-and-their-unique-nicknames/

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

None of my legally purchased and owned guns are registered.

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Play me a banjo medley.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 3

I'm from Massachusetts. We can put on some Rachmaninov and I'll teach you about bioinformatics

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Some punk doesn't like banjos. Downvoting a conversation between two guys who are just shooting the breeze? Monkey feet.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

So are these brass knuckle paper weights on my desk. But I need them for when I want paper to go down.... and stay down.

10 years ago | Likes 131 Dislikes 1

I bought this really cool keychain on amazon, and it came with a free gift of brass knuckle paperweights.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Lol I agree. Just trying to make sure idiots don't go around braggin about their contraband infront of cops and getting arrested.

10 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

Haha your message was definitely on point. I gave you my +1 so people will know to check before buying.

10 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

AM I BEING DETAINED?? Oh....I am?.....for owning lockpicks? Oh alright.

10 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

Go ahead and handcuff me and I'll just... oh shit, I can't reach my lock picks

10 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

In my state brass knuckles are only illegal as a concealed weapon. If you got a CC it ain't a big deal.

10 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Haha, your state required a CC. Everything is legal here.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Which state you in? Guessing in the south somewhere.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Arizona. Open and concealed is legal without permit. Brass Knuckles, mace, and tasers are open too.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0