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[–]roxas707 614 points615 points ago

I have never understood how locks worked until this very second.

[–]Dyltreeno 139 points140 points ago

Same. It's gotten me frustrated trying to think of how you can pick a lock now.

[–]Not_The_Real_Thor 196 points197 points ago

You basically twist the cylinder with the tension wrench as far as it'll go with the pins down, then try to knock the pins up so they catch on the edge of the cylinder. Do that to all the pins, and the cylinder will slide open as if the pins were held up by the key.

Hopefully that makes sense, I'm on like 0 sleep right now...

[–]ciberaj 281 points282 points ago

Here look at this gif. It's much better.

Edit: Got the gif from this thread. There are more discussions about the gif there.

[–]PhreaksChinstrap 39 points40 points ago

According to this .gif the game Elder Scrolls: Oblivion has made me an expert lockpick.

[–]sicsemperTrex 63 points64 points ago

Why do you need to knock the pins up in a particular order? This is fascinating, by the way.

[–]VoidRaizer 129 points130 points ago

The pins are not placed exactly in the center of the lock. Some pins will be closer, by fractions of a millimeter, to the side. But that distance is just enough to make it so that more pressure is applied to the closest pin to the wall. Once that pin is knocked up, its edge catches on the rim. Then the pressure is transferred to the next closes pin to the wall, and so on and so forth.

edit In reference to the picture above: The yellow wall, behind the red/blue pins is the wall that some pins are closer to than others.

[–]Frankstg 7 points8 points ago

Very good explanation! Thanks a lot.

[–]VoidRaizer 1 point2 points ago

You're welcome, good sir :)

[–]BoringUsername1Space is deep 3 points4 points ago

All I ask is that you don't hurt Mittens when you break into my house.

[–]debman3 0 points1 point ago

okay and why do you need a second stick at the bottom?

[–]8x8grid 3 points4 points ago

It turns the barrel.

[–]Numl0k 2 points3 points ago

That's your tension bar. You use that to "turn" the cylinder while working on the pins. If you release that tension, there's no lip on the shear line for the pins to rest on and they just fall down. If you pull that cylinder to the side (As if you were trying to rotate the cylinder to open the lock), it gives the pins a tiny little shelf to hang out on. Also, once all of the pins are resting on the shear line, it will open the lock.

[–]debman3 2 points3 points ago

I totally get it now! So you have two jobs when you want to unlock a lock. You have to constantly try to rotate the cylinder with one hand/stick and with the other hand/stick you have to find the right order for the pins.

[–]Bazingabowl 2 points3 points ago

For amateur pickers, often times a raking action is used with the pick, dragging it across the tumblers until all pop into place. I've used this method myself to some degree of success using tools as simple as a screwdriver and a paper clip.

[–]BlindBoy 0 points1 point ago

So, If the pins were exactly lined up, the lock would've impossible to pick?

[–]VoidRaizer 0 points1 point ago

I can't say for sure because I don't know much specifically about lock picking, but I believe that would just make it so you can pick and choose which pins you want to lift first. I think it would allow you to pick it in any order because, ideally, the pressure would be uniform.

[–]CitizenPremier 0 points1 point ago

Wouldn't it be faster then to just run the pick back and forth instead of testing each one?

[–]VoidRaizer 0 points1 point ago

I'm sorry, I don't understand your question.

What do you mean, "run the pick back and forth instead of testing each one?"

[–]CitizenPremier 0 points1 point ago

Instead of a slow, tapping process, just twist and drag the pick across the pins. On of them should stick. Drag again, and another one sticks. And so on. Seems like it would take less precision and time.

[–]VoidRaizer 1 point2 points ago

I don't believe it's possible to slide the pick across the pins because if you notice in the first gif, the pins are long cylinders rather than being so pointed as they are in the second gif.

Therefore, sliding the pick sideways would be like trying to pull/pull a telephone pole - it won't budge because part of it is above the split, part is below, and you're pushing in the middle.

That would be my guess at least. I don't really know much about it other than what I can see with the pictures and what my brain tells me. I hope that helps :)

[–]cscott5288 0 points1 point ago

that actually makes sense. but what is the point of hitting the pin closest to the wall? does it make a louder sound? what if you hit one of the pins not closest to the wall? can you still pick the rest?

basically what I'm asking is, what is the significance of hitting the pin closest to the wall? Are you supposed to go for the one closest to the wall? How do you know which one is closest? Does it make a louder sound?

[–]randomsnark 24 points25 points ago

The one closest to the wall is the one that the turning bit is caught on, stopping it from turning. This means none of the other ones will get caught, because the wall is stuck on that one. You can tell which one the turning bit is caught on because it is harder to push up due to the friction from the wall. After it is in place, the middle bit will turn a little bit further and get stuck on the next pin instead.

As shown in the gif, if you push one of the other pins first, it will basically do nothing.

Bonus: The turning bit is called the plug, the pin that the plug is caught on at a given time is called the "binding pin".

[–]cscott5288 9 points10 points ago

this makes so much sense now ... so much cents, like about a dollar.

[–]breakneckridge 1 point2 points ago

So do you have to be very careful not to push the pin up too high so that the bottom half of the pin doesn't bind?

[–]Numl0k 0 points1 point ago

I've been occasionally messing around with locks for years. I've popped a couple, but I never really got the technique down and was usually frustrated. However, your post explained it better than I've ever seen it explained. I'm going to have to dig out my picks and give this another try. Thanks!

[–]OuttaMyElement 4 points5 points ago

I've never tried myself (yet... tempted to buy a lock now) but last time I saw that gif someone explained that there's a slightly different feel to whatever pin is closest to the wall. Like one is ever-so-slightly harder to move or something.

[–]DrunkmanDoodoo 4 points5 points ago

It's like Jenga. Some blocks have all the weight on them. Just like the current pin you want to move. Once that pin is free then another one has all the weight.

[–]purefloat 18 points19 points ago

They're not perfectly aligned because of imperfections, which is good because if they were perfectly aligned, the lock would be much harder to pick. You're basically twisting the lock at the same time as you push the pins up, so the pins that are further left than the others when you twist will stay in the unlocked position, allowing you to go in order from left to right.

Here's an exaggerated visual: http://i.imgur.com/8ms3J.png

[–]FlyingPasta 2 points3 points ago

How do you know how many pins a lock has? Is it easy to feel them out?

I've been fascinated by lock picking.

[–]purefloat 1 point2 points ago

Sorry, I don't lockpick much. I've done it before but I'm not good at it, though I understand the concepts. You can feel the space between the pins, though I usually just randomly go up and down blindly though.

[–]CheShANyanyanyana 1 point2 points ago

Most "normal" door locks have 5 pins, but some older locks may have 3. High security locks could have 7 or more, though more is unlikely. In the UK, a 5 pin lock on your external doors is a default requirement for getting home insurance.

[–]werdan 1 point2 points ago

Thank you! This was the bit that never made sense to me.

[–]mypetridish 2 points3 points ago

I suggest trying to pick locks of your own to learn how it really works. It helps if you watch youtube tutorials and all, but if you do not do it yourself, you would not fully understand how it works. It's just like when you are learning how to kill someone, playing FPS only teaches you so much. You just have to do it once and you'll know.

[–]FlyingPasta 2 points3 points ago

Nice example.

[–]Numl0k 0 points1 point ago

Stealth entry skills and killing experience? Assassin spotted.

Let's talk.

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    [–]bross13 5 points6 points ago

    There's so little to comprehend, but it feels like so much. My braain.

    [–]Ceejae 1 point2 points ago

    I've seen this before, but I still don't understand what the lower pin is for, nor do I understand why the tumblers stay in the right position when pushed up (I assume these two things are related). Could anyone explain?

    [–]devilinblue22 5 points6 points ago

    I think the lower pick is just to keep pressure applied to turning the lock assembly thus allowing the upper lock pins to catch on the rim, and when they all catch the entire assembly will turn.

    [–]ciberaj 2 points3 points ago

    The lower pin is used to twist the lock, every time you push the correct pin up you will be able to twist the lock a little more until it's completely twisted and the door is opened.

    [–]FartQuotes 0 points1 point ago

    You are one scary man.

    [–]ciberaj 1 point2 points ago

    Why, FartQuotes?

    [–]1moe7 1 point2 points ago

    Now I actually understand what you do in Oblivion (The video game)

    [–]blahblehbloop 0 points1 point ago

    Excuse me while I go test this theory

    [–]CakeShitFeet 1 point2 points ago

    Hooray now everyone on reddit knows how to pick locks!

    [–]hakkzpets 1 point2 points ago

    Looks easy. Time to make millions.

    [–]ihaveno_originality 0 points1 point ago

    Wow

    [–]ten_thousand_puppies 28 points29 points ago

    That's one way to do it; another is to use what's known as a "bump key." It's basically a key with all of the teeth ground down as far as possible (yes, there are standards for key tooth lengths), which you insert into a lock, and then hit with something, causing all of the pins to jump above the cylinder, while you simultaneously use the key to torque the lock. Don't go carrying one around though, as they're pretty distinctive looking and SUPER illegal to own in a lot of places unless you're a registered locksmith and can prove a legitimate reason to own one. Pretty easy to do, although you make a lot of noise doing it, which isn't the best if you're seriously trying to break into something

    There's also a technique known as "raking" in which you use a waved piece of metal to scrub the pins until they all get set. This is probably the easiest way to pick cheap locks quietly; literally the first time I tried it, I blew through a set of ten practice locks in about 5 minutes (fortunately, those were designed to not be tremendously secure)

    [–]ghostinahumanshape 6 points7 points ago

    thank you, you type what i came to say. well said. Source: I used to pick locks.

    [–]frader12 2 points3 points ago

    They're pretty easy to make and ridiculously effective. I made myself one with only a dremel tool several years ago. Good times.

    [–]CrazyMcfobo 12 points13 points ago

    It does. Thanks!

    [–]Insomnialcoholic 70 points71 points ago

    Lockpicking increased +1

    [–]TxBeast956 6 points7 points ago

    Ehh I'd rather look for the Skeleton Key.

    [–]trixter21992251 0 points1 point ago

    But that one only opens up locks up to a level of 300. After than you need adamantium keys.

    [–]JRutterbush 1 point2 points ago

    I stumbled across that quest organically once, on my actual thief (after getting my lockpicking really high on my own...). Ever since then, that's been the first stop on every single non-RP character I've done since then. It's just far too useful to ever not have.

    [–]byronite 8 points9 points ago

    It's actually not as hard as the movies make it seem, especially with a cheap lock that has few pins that are not well aligned. If you have a desk drawer that you aren't too attached to, Google 'lock picking' and give it a whirl. I managed to pick my Mom's desk drawer in about 20 minutes when I was only 8 years old.

    [–]MicroDigitalAwaker 12 points13 points ago

    Not as hard as in movies but it takes much longer.

    [–]baculumsucker 4 points5 points ago

    It's actually pretty hard when they've got several anti-pick pins in there.

    [–]wcgaming 5 points6 points ago

    You sound like a person who knows shit about lock picking... if not...well I hope you like those orange notifications. Anywho....anyone know hot to get into lock picking as a hobby?

    [–]rehtuSCosmic 9 points10 points ago

    /r/lockpicking

    [–]bluMystNyanyanyana 0 points1 point ago

    Yeah, IIRC there are a lot of countermeasures that newer locks have that make picking them much harder. Some of them make the pins so that they have little caves in their sides that catch on the edge between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder.

    [–]Numl0k 1 point2 points ago

    Yep. A lot of Schlage locks have anti pick pins that are shaped like a little dumbell. When I rekey schlages sometimes I'll toss a couple of those in if there aren't any in the model I'm working on. I might even have some in my kwikset kit at work, but I don't recall ever seeing one in a lock. But that's mostly because the cheap kwikset locks are ANSI 3 (Low security), and their ANSI 1 (High security) "Smartkey" locks can't be worked on like a normal lock, so I've only seen the internals a couple of times, and those times were just because I had a broken lock and got curious.

    [–]KneadSomeBread 2 points3 points ago

    So when you push a pin up and it tries to come back down, it catches on the lip of the cylinder (or the lip of whatever) and stays? I've never understood how that worked. I thought you had to hold all the pins up simultaneously. I didn't understand how you could do that with a pick that wasn't the shape of the key to begin with. Fascinating.

    [–]superchibisan2 3 points4 points ago

    The tension in the cylinder will hold the pins in place once they reach the correct point.

    [–]AQUA2 1 point2 points ago

    watch

    [–]Collaboratesnlistens 1 point2 points ago

    Think any video game kinda, you hold the cylinder/twisty part as though your trying to open it. Then go in with something to press each pin up. The pressure from the twisting will usually/hopefully/often keep the pin stuck up/unlocked/aligned. From there you have to systematically press each pin up enough to its release point and hope that it sticks. If its a nice pin lock, you will usually get a few to stay in the front where pressure is greatest and then you have to maneuver the back pins to their release point and hold them.

    [–]KneadSomeBread 1 point2 points ago

    I think the main point I was missing was that you had to twist the cylinder. I knew people put two picks into the lock and I knew one was to push the pins up but I didn't realize what the other was for.

    [–]baculumsucker 0 points1 point ago

    The twisting device is called a torsion or tension wrench.

    [–]randomsnark 1 point2 points ago

    I've never understood how that worked.

    With a flawless lock, it doesn't. No lock is flawless. Lockpicking involves exploiting tiny mechanical flaws in the lock to get the lock to hold up the pins in the right position.

    [–]kqr 16 points17 points ago

    If you would look straight into a lock through the keyhole, you would see that the pins are not perfectly aligned with each other. If you start twisting the cylinder, one pin will hold the torque more than the others, so when you manage to nudge that pin into the correct position the cylinder will yield a little as that pin gets stuck on the edge of the cylinder. Rinse and repeat for all pins.

    The cheaper the lock, the more misalignd the pins may be.

    [–]AQUA2 2 points3 points ago

    Best clarification yet. Thanks.

    [–]wirednut 0 points1 point ago

    Perfect explanation. Just watched like 25 lock picking tutorials and none of them explained this.

    [–]jesse5 2 points3 points ago

    Picking a lock is surprisingly easy after some quick research and a little practice. I urge you to give it a go! Find a Master lock, a flathead screwdriver and a bobby pin and have at it.

    [–]yasserkhan1 0 points1 point ago

    Bumpers. Easy and quick

    [–]gabrielomassi 1 point2 points ago

    Play some fucking Skyrim.

    [–]TheUnfamiliar 0 points1 point ago

    Only very cheap locks work like in the picture. Better locks have special pins that lock into place when you try to pick them. It's still possible, but it takes a lot of skill/special tools.

    I actually managed to pick my front door lock by pure chance once, but have never been able to do it again. It's a lot hard than it looks.

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      [–]skyman724Space is deep 40 points41 points ago

      You clearly haven't played Oblivion...........

      [–]VeteranKamikazeSpace is deep 13 points14 points ago

      1. Insert pick
      2. Turn until nearly open, pick breaks
      3. Swear loudly
      4. Go to 1

      [–]cluster_1 56 points57 points ago

      Turn? You're thinking of Skyrim, my friend. Oblivion was a whole other level of lock picking torture.

      [–]VeteranKamikazeSpace is deep 1 point2 points ago

      I actually never played Oblivion, I just assumed it'd be the same as Skyrim and Fallout 3.

      [–]sileegrannyCosmic 22 points23 points ago

      tap...tap...tap.taaaaap...tap...tap.tap...taaaaap*click*

      ...

      tap...tap.........

      [–]VeteranKamikazeSpace is deep 5 points6 points ago

      Good lord, just looked up a video. That looks obnoxious.

      [–]Raven1965 1 point2 points ago

      The sound could become obnoxious, yes, but I found it much easier than Skyrim's lockpicking. It just felt a lot more precise.

      [–]VeteranKamikazeSpace is deep 2 points3 points ago

      This looks to be pretty much 100% skill, Skyrim had an element of luck.

      [–]sidd230Neat! 0 points1 point ago

      Your flair has the planet express space ship?

      [–]BasketOfCats 0 points1 point ago

      Granted it was game breaking. You could pick any level lock at level 1. I actually like how Skyrim did it.

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        [–]kaajit 0 points1 point ago

        2 words: Skeleton key.

        [–]cannabinator 2 points3 points ago

        1. dupe lockpicks
        2. abuse x button

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          [–]phil_ken_sebben_esq 1 point2 points ago

          Or the Splinter Cell series, for that matter.

          [–]Tony_SacrimoniHappy trees 0 points1 point ago

          Exactly what I thought. The key makes it look so easy...

          [–]darkkite23Nyanyanyana 6 points7 points ago

          Only reason I had an idea was because of a lockpicking puzzle in Nancy Drew

          Who says video games don't teach you anything?

          [–]SarahC 2 points3 points ago

          And now to understand "Key Bumping"...

          Remember Newtons Cradle? How the ball at one end makes the ball at the other fly off?

          Well, the lock is the moving ball, and the bars at the top of that image are the ball at the other end....

          >===|=== Key tooth (far left) slides part pin, and "bumps" it....
          ===|....|.=== The pin closest to the key STAYS PUT, the other pin (the one in contact with the spring) flies up , just like the end ball in a Newtons Cradle...

          The gap it makes enables the person to QUICKLY - before the pin springs back, spin the lock - and unlock the thing.

          Ta -da!

          You're now a master Yale key thief.

          EDIT: Here's an animated diagram.......

          http://www.asimmonslocksmith.com/Pics/ARSL_BumpKeyAnimation.gif

          [–]superchibisan2 0 points1 point ago

          And now you completely understand how to pick a lock.

          [–]Karnaugh_Map 0 points1 point ago

          How safe do you now feel?

          [–]marmo518 0 points1 point ago

          This. Whoa.. Keys...

          [–]Mr_Titicaca 0 points1 point ago

          I feel kinda stupid that I feel the same way right now.

          [–]PhotogenicMemory 0 points1 point ago

          It seems silly to have never seen this before my thirties.

          [–]rahmspinat 0 points1 point ago

          Did you never play Oblivion ;)?

          [–]boomhaeur 0 points1 point ago

          And on top of that, I'm surprised to discover that I never really considered how they work before now - which is very unlike me.

          [–]NickyNichols 0 points1 point ago

          You must not have played much Obilvion.

          [–]_danny 0 points1 point ago

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4Y9Qts4yw4 Here are some awesome trap pins for you to blow your mind on

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            [–]Leonarthius 47 points48 points ago

            So how does a master key work? D:

            [–]vladsinger 46 points47 points ago

            An intermediate cylinder is added to some of lock pins so that there are two places where those pins can be separated, and the heights are varied or kept constant such that the master key opens all locks in a group whereas the individual keys only open individual locks.

            http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-safety/security/question7101.htm

            EDIT: grammar.

            [–]tomakeredditsuckless 0 points1 point ago

            Cylinder seems like a really confusing term here. An intermediate pin is a added to some of the lock pins. It's just another pin.

            [–]Shyamallamadingdong 1 point2 points ago

            For the love of god, why can't someone make a gif?

            [–]Gravel_and_Glass 0 points1 point ago

            so why does my dorm key have a little springy bit on it?

            [–]KingRanter 0 points1 point ago

            What adds an intermediate cylinder? Does the key add it, or is it added to all the locks? You really shouldn't start sentences like that, I legitimately can't understand it.

            [–]SirVanderhoot 9 points10 points ago

            You install a bunch of new locks that have two separations in the pins, not one, so one is for the individual keys (and is different for every lock) and one is for the master key (and is the same on every lock).

            [–]mrturdferguson 4 points5 points ago

            Imagine that one of the 5 cuts on a key is at a depth of '3'. Then the master on that cut is a '7'. You add at top pin of a '4' on top of the first '3' and that makes the '7'. So when you put the keys in, a '3' and a '7', both work since the entire pin is split at the '3' height.

            I've been a locksmith for 5 years, so this is right. But I am 6 beers into this evening. So this may be confusing...

            [–]NotSpartacus 1 point2 points ago

            Hi! I've been curious to learn how to pick locks for a while now. How would you recommend I learn? Are there any lock pick sets / practice locks you recommend?

            [–]FatalFx7 14 points15 points ago

            Level 100 lockpicking. I got this.

            [–]nicolauzSpace is deep 3 points4 points ago

            Four comments down and not one with a Oblivion joke ?

            [–]shaitan19 14 points15 points ago

            Oh my god it all makes sense now.

            [–]ShadowmarX 5 points6 points ago

            That is beautiful

            [–]Berwickmex 11 points12 points ago

            What do you do for a living, PhoneDojo? I have +46 votes on you on RES.

            [–]PhoneDojo[S] 28 points29 points ago

            I co-own a handful of cell phone stores in the Twin Cities metro area. I also spend a living searching the internet for gifs

            [–]dubblechzburger 7 points8 points ago

            Woo. Go Twin Cities!

            [–]Berwickmex 3 points4 points ago

            Cool stuff. Thanks for answering.

            [–]Tlah 1 point2 points ago

            I have +57.

            [–]iamstephano 0 points1 point ago

            Oh my god I never knew that that number meant until now, thank you.

            [–]averagemonkey 1 point2 points ago

            What do you do for a living, Berwickmex? You have upvoted some guy 46 times.

            [–]J0MS 1 point2 points ago

            I got him tagged as 'GIF Guy'

            [–]Cara-Mason 5 points6 points ago

            Holy shit. I gotta use keys more often.

            [–]thehazardsofchad 7 points8 points ago

            You might find /r/lock_picking interesting.

            Edit: I am leaving my original comment up because I loved this subreddit, but apparently it is gone. This is a sad day indeed.

            [–]AdiTetac 13 points14 points ago

            Do you mean /r/lockpicking ? That one has stuff there.

            [–]Griddleman 3 points4 points ago

            Brb, trying to pick some locks.

            [–]BigSmurph 4 points5 points ago

            TIL keys are the dopest things ever

            [–]cluster_1 1 point2 points ago

            player.additem a 100

            [–]MrDrWoo 2 points3 points ago

            wow, it all makes sense now

            [–]InfiniteSource 8 points9 points ago

            That is an excellent analogy for as how the mind solves a problem using different factors that fall in place.

            [–]Tromblown 2 points3 points ago

            Then would you be able to somehow use a magnet to unlock these types of locks?

            Strong enough to pull up all the pins without a key pushing them up?

            Anyone?

            [–]OtisTheZombie 8 points9 points ago

            They don't all go to the top, you have to get them each at the precise level. A magnet wouldn't really work.

            [–]mrturdferguson 2 points3 points ago

            This is correct. I'm a locksmith.

            [–]HappyScrappyHeroPupp 0 points1 point ago

            It looks like a fairly weak mechanism that could be forced open if you put enough pressure on it. Is that true or would the pins jam it up if you forced it too hard?

            [–]OtisTheZombie 0 points1 point ago

            I just watched the video and referenced the "common sense" file in my brain.

            Being a locksmith is so cool. Not only do I picture you as the Keymaker from the Matrix, but there's a locksmith in town that can glance at a key and tell you what it opens. I I'm sure you can, too, but it seems like black magic to me.

            [–]mrdoink20 2 points3 points ago

            Welp, I'm aroused.

            [–]i_pee_in_the_sink 1 point2 points ago

            This is the first time in my life i've understood how a lock works. I feel both enlightened and retarted

            [–]Danteleet 7 points8 points ago

            Also, anal sex.

            [–]ratajewieNeat! 9 points10 points ago

            As tight and tough as it may be, just work until the end and you'll see that, sure enough, it does in fact fit.

            [–]Gary_the_Goatfucker 0 points1 point ago

            oblivionlockpicking.gif

            [–]theonewhoknocks23 0 points1 point ago

            Well shit, that makes sense now

            [–]MoonRazer 0 points1 point ago

            I can't thank you enough for this, I've been trying to figure out how keys open doors forever!

            [–]beachjustice 0 points1 point ago

            My god... what brilliant mind thought this up?

            [–]MrZurkon89 0 points1 point ago

            Yeah baby, you know how I turn

            [–]jamesherr44 1 point2 points ago

            Why is this so satisfying to watch

            [–]acog 1 point2 points ago

            That last pin is a freeloader!

            [–]clodhen -1 points0 points ago

            Its even more complicated. The order that the pins go up in order to unlock the door is specific. As the last part of the key slides in the various bumps slide each pin up at a different time. If the pins are slid up in the wrong order they will simply fall immediately and not unlock. This is to makle it harder for picklocks.

            [–]ImNotaNiceGuy 0 points1 point ago

            I learned how to key locks when I worked at an apartment one time. Honestly though you can remove almost any dead bolt with a cordless drill, and a 1/4" drill bit.

            [–]DISREPUTABLE 0 points1 point ago

            So, magic.

            [–]Sleep45 0 points1 point ago

            instead of a lockpick could you not have a very strong metal with 2 good handles and break all those pins?

            [–]Sleep45 0 points1 point ago

            what was the point of that last pin?

            [–]pilksahoy 0 points1 point ago

            Cool. Cool cool cool.

            [–]NotSpartacus 0 points1 point ago

            Troy and Abed picking locks!

            [–]cb_urk 0 points1 point ago

            I had some drinks tonight, and you just blew my mind.

            [–]vishalb777 0 points1 point ago

            It's like watching metal porn

            [–]gnarbone 0 points1 point ago

            I just watched this for like 5 minutes.

            [–]310jewel 0 points1 point ago

            Me too

            [–]ForcedSim 0 points1 point ago

            I figured out how these work, and made one out of Lego when I was 12.

            [–]Dabuscus214Woah or whoa? 0 points1 point ago

            Pics or video?

            [–]ForcedSim 0 points1 point ago

            Unfortunately no. However, if I search my attic I might be able to find it because I don't recall ever taking it apart. Maybe in the morning I'll take a look.

            [–]ninjablaze 1 point2 points ago

            Wow I never realized how accurate that lockpick minigame in Oblivion really was until now.

            [–]ELR18 1 point2 points ago

            that gif is toooo fast

            for me

            [–]chowder138 0 points1 point ago

            It suddenly makes sense!

            [–]Tablspn 1 point2 points ago

            I like that the cylinder quivers with anticipation.

            [–]ncook06 0 points1 point ago

            I really hated this part of Oblivion.

            [–]Dabuscus214Woah or whoa? 1 point2 points ago

            Dude, in assassins creed 3, move the stick just a little bit and you have to start all over

            [–]CyanogenHacker 0 points1 point ago

            Just the tip

            [–]greenelise 0 points1 point ago

            it blows my mind to imagine how people go about picking this.

            [–]un-birthday 1 point2 points ago

            We should all have Ph.Ds in lock picking by dawn

            [–]melibeli7 0 points1 point ago

            Alohamora!

            [–]TxBeast956 0 points1 point ago

            Every time I see a door get unlocked, I will think of this gif.

            [–]The_Shane_Company 1 point2 points ago

            Just got to share this cause it's a short locksmith story. So I locked my keys in my car at the dentist. The receptionist recommends this random dude that has his shop built into his van. He pulls up behind me to prevent me from leaving after he finishes the job, cause he knows damn right he'll finish. The key is lying on the floor and this motherfucker stares at the key for like 2 minutes. All the while I'm standing there thinking this guy has no clue...After his stare down he walks to his van and carves out a key by memory. He puts the key in the door and opens the door on the first try. He was asian. He was the keymaker from the Matrix. End of story.

            TLDR: Met the Keymaker from the Matrix.

            [–]epiphone805 0 points1 point ago

            I'd be interested to see a gif like this, but with the incorrect key.

            [–]PeterJerome 0 points1 point ago

            I have the weirdest boner right now.

            [–]PterodactylGang 0 points1 point ago

            THE LAST PIN SHOULDN'T BE THERE

            [–]-888- 0 points1 point ago

            That lock looks bump-able.

            [–]BenCelotil 0 points1 point ago

            It looks like it should play a short tune.

            [–]woe2thepubliceye 0 points1 point ago

            Locksmiths are running around screaming their heads off everytime an explanation on how to pick a lock is described.

            [–]Spartanwar 0 points1 point ago

            Dat full penetration.

            [–]DizzzyDee 1 point2 points ago

            BUT WHO WAS KEY?

            [–]Dark_Vulture83 0 points1 point ago

            The fact that one of my cop friends can pick and open something like that is amazing.

            [–]raginrandy 0 points1 point ago

            I watched that for way too long

            [–]TheEggAndI 0 points1 point ago

            and suddenly, it is no longer magic to me.

            [–]namesOnkeL 0 points1 point ago

            You used a key.

            [–]woooooh 0 points1 point ago

            How is the initial key figured out?

            [–]BooRadleyBoo 0 points1 point ago

            Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wtl2hmHZCLw

            [–]CheesyRhino 0 points1 point ago

            My name is Barbara from Q&A, I picked the lock of my cage with the key to the lock

            [–]helplesshobo1379 0 points1 point ago

            Everything is so clear now... The universe all makes sence...

            [–]bluefalco 0 points1 point ago

            There's no one holding the key.

            [–]Thundernut 0 points1 point ago

            http://i.imgur.com/668F9.gif

            [–]OnlyDank 1 point2 points ago

            This gif is incorrect in one aspect. I have worked at a lock shop for almost a year now and have yet to see a lock that has seven pins. The head of the key looks like a Yale and I don't believe they have a seven-pin lock cylinder.

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