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Picking a lock is done by manipulating the locking mechanisms inside the lock. The first step in learning to pick locks is to understand how a lock works. pin tumbler lock consists of a cylinder housing, the plug (the part you insert the key into) and a series of pins.
To begin we'll cover the essentials of lock picking tools to help you understand what lock picks are useful and what tools are worth investing in. Then we'll jump into a basic — but very comprehensive — beginner's guide to lock picking that will cover the fundamentals of lock theory, why we can pick locks, and how to pick them!
The theory of lo ck picking is the theory of exploiting mechanical defects. There are a few basic concepts and de nitions but the bulk of the material consists of tricks for op ening lo cks with particular defects or c haracteristics. The organization of this manual re ects this structure.
The Art of Lock Picking guide provides comprehensive instructions for beginners on how to pick various types of locks.
The first step to learning how to pick a lock is to understand how it works, and why the components can be exploited in the first place. This is something a lot of people don't really take the time to understand properly, because they ei-
In order to become good at picking locks, you will need a detailed understanding of how locks works and what happens as it is picked. This document uses two models to help you understand the behavior
The document provides a progression of 9 practice locks of increasing difficulty that are recommended for learning lock picking skills. It describes each lock's pin configuration, keyway, tolerances and how they will help develop skills like setting security pins and picking in tight spaces.
