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SECRETS OF LOCK PICKING

By Steven Hampton

(don't let the date fool you. This is good stuff)- Dr Bloodmoney

(brought to you by

Dr. Bloodmoney)

[Converted to pdf / edited / updated by: ALEx604 Oct., 31st 2001

Shouts to Midirain, Draven, Wolfe347, Netdenizen, The Redwood Mafia]

( "Well, I'm bringing you this file because I have a scanner and an

OCR package and I like to pick locks. This file is a complete transcription

of the book, Secrets of Lock Picking by Steven Hampton, minus the chapter

on warded locks (These locks are cheap. Use a hammer and a screwdriver).

Before getting on to the subject, I would just like to use this opportunity

to say that you can not just read this file and know how to pick locks. It

does take practice. The good news is that by practicing you will learn how

to open locks. And fast, too. I have heard many people say "It's not like

the movies... it takes time to pick a lock." Well, sometimes that's true, but

I have picked a Sargeant six-pin, high-security tumbler lock in three seconds.

And other similar locks in the the same time frame as well. So I know that

it can be done. But don't worry. Practicing is not boring. There is a

certain thrill present when you pick a lock for the very first time.

Imagine the sensation of knowing that you can get into almost anywhere you

want. Believe me when I tell you that it is very cool."- Dr. Bloodmoney)

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[" I converted this to pdf because I prefer the format. I also like to pick locks, in fact I like to go to apartment buildings, enter their basement

storeage area, and steal the locks. (Note: I only steal the locks on the storeage lockers, leaving everything else. Love the panic. They should

buy better ones, anyway.) I have added a bit of personal updates herein, mainly to do with round tumbler locks, and other things that I have

picked (pun intended) up. I have tried to place all of Dr. Bloodmoney's comments in round brackets, and any that I have added in square

brackets. Just one more note: This is of course is a document which breaks every copyright law from the western world to the place where the

sun rises. Steve Hampton deserves the main credit here for; first off working with Paladin Press; and second, of all coming up with idea to

make this book. Since the introduction of the internet artists and writers claim that people like us fuck them over for their royalty check, when

in actual reality the publishers are the ones who screw them. I am asking on behalf of Steve Hampton that you, the reader, send him a buck

care of Paladin Press. Make sure it's a money order, not a check and do not place your return address, add a note to the M.O. saying it's

money you owe him for stealing a copy of his book. This should really piss off most of the corporate assholes out there that messed up

Napster."- ALEx604]

Contents

Introduction

Tools

Lock Identification

Pin Tumbler Locks

Wafer Tumbler Locks

Double Wafer Locks

Pin and Wafer Tumbler Padlocks

Tubular Cylinder Locks

Mushroom and Spool Pin Tumbler Locks

Magnetic Locks

Disk Tumbler Locks

Tips for Success

INTRODUCTION

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The ancient Egyptians were the first to come up with

a complicated security device. This was the pin tumbler

lock. We use the same security principle today on millions

of applications.

The most commonly used lock today is the pin tumbler

lock. A series of pins that are divided at certain points

must be raised to these dividing points in relationship to

the separation between the cylinder wall and the shell of

the lock by a key cut for that particular series of pin divi-

sions. Thus the cylinder can be turned, and the mechanism

or lock is unlocked.

Lock picking means to open a lock by use of a flat piece

of steel called a pick. Actually, the process requires two

pieces of flat steel to open cylinder locks. It amuses me

to watch spies and thieves on TV picking locks using only

one tool [001]. But it is for the better in a sense. If everyone

learned how to pick locks by watching TV, we would all

be at the mercy of anyone who wanted to steal from us,

and the cylinder lock for the most part would be outdated.

[001 -Actually, I made a pick out of a hex key. The steal is strong enough to double as a pick and as a tension bar. It is mostly useless on good

quality locks. However, I have noticed that most people buy their padlocks at Walmart, and a single pick made of strong (or "cold") steal will

do the job just fine.- ALEx604]

The actual definition of lock picking should be: "The

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manipulation and opening of any restrictive mechanical

or electronic device by usage of tools other than the

implied instrument (key or code) used solely for that

device." A little lengthy, but more accurate description.

With cylinder locks, it requires a pick and a tension

wrench.

By picking the lock, you simply replace the function

of a key with a pick that raises the pins to their "break-

ing point," and using a tension wrench one rotates the

cylinder to operate the cam at the rear of the lock's cylinder

to unlock the mechanism.

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The tension wrench is used to apply tension to the

cylinder of the lock to cause a slight binding action on

the pins as well as to turn the cylinder after the pins have

been aligned by the pick; this opens the lock. The slight

binding action on the pins caused by the tension wrench

allows one to hear and feel each pin as it "breaks" or

reaches alignment with the separation of cylinder and

shell. The vibration is felt in the knuckles and joints of

the fingers, and the sound is similar to that of a cricket

in an arm wrestling match-a subtle yet distinct click.[002]

[002 - Forget about hearing the pins, on occasion you can feel them slip. Applying a rocking motion to the tension bar, without letting all the

tension go will speed up the process. You should be able to get a chain of padlocks two and a half feet long picked in under 5 minutes. Then

you can say you can pick locks. - ALEx604]

Usually you need very little tension with the wrench

while picking the lock. In fact, it takes somewhat of a

delicate, yet firm touch. This is the secret to picking locks

successfully-a firm and yet gentle touch on the tension

wrench. You should be able to feel the pins click into place

with the right amount of tension; experience will be your

true guide.

Half of your success will be based on your ability to

use or improvise various objects to use as tools for your

purpose. The other half will depend on practice. I once

picked a pin tumbler lock using a borrowed roach clip

and a hairpin. A dangerous fire was prevented and prob-

ably several lives were saved. The world is full of useful

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