Open a Padlock with One Paperclip, Nothing Else

Step 5: Lets get picking :D

just a minute, just hold on... If you haven't picked a lock before, I really wouldn't recommend learning like this. Jiggling with a straight paper clip is easy, it works on lots of cheap padlocks, but it's just horrible style, and learning with a paper clip torsion wrench is simply insanity. This instructable was made to prove it is in fact possible to pick locks with just one paperclip, and show people how to if they are ever stuck without any real picks.

assuming you've done everything correctly so far, just hold the lock and tools like shown, and rapidly, but gently giggle up and down on the pick, holding it right at the rounded bend, JUST AFTER you apply a light, but slowly increasing clockwise pressure on the torsion wrench...

again, I hope this isn't your first time picking locks, you may have no idea what I'm talking about...

Comments

[escher7]

Guys - This is not how to learn. Google lockpicking, make or buy some real picks and tension tools and practice. This is OK for those of us that know how, but for newbies it is way too hard.

[Antonio.SKUXX]

...Gonna TRY IT TONIGHT!!!!! Wish me LUCK!....

[escher7]

This might open some pin tumblers, but unskilled folks won't be too successful. You could also use the system to pick filing cabinet locks which are wafer tumblers and being sloppier mechanisms are much easier. Finally, if the padlock is a simple warded lock, you could bend the tip into a T shape and open them as well. Good luck! (If you really want to pick locks go online, Google lockpicking, order a beginners set of picks and a beginners' book and go crazy.)

[tyui5678]

i made a perfect lock pick, i even opened, the school doors:P

[GfxJG]

Would this also work on a regular lock, on a door?

[evindrews]

Is it easy to do it in the night? Do i need a flash light? lolz..

[seanyong97]

I love you man. My first time picking a lock sucessfully. I have a problem, I used the same paperclip 3 times and when I was jiggling the clip snapped and a piece of it is jammed inside so how do I get it out??????

[jakebaldwin]

Lockpicking always has the potential to damage locks. You should only pick locks that you don't rely on. For example, don't try to pick your front door for kicks. It could damage the lock, and you would find yourself locked outside.

[chamster]

It's my first time picking a lock, I only get 3/4 of what ur saying : (

[abczz16]

WOW thanx dude, i was thinkin i would neva get it cos this is the first lock ive eva picked, it took like 2 mins and it opened, THANX!!!!