Lock Picking Techniques

Explore comprehensive lock picking techniques in this 4.5-hour tutorial series. Learn the fundamentals of lock manipulation, including single pin picking, raking, and shimming. Master various lock types such as wafer locks, padlocks, Euro cylinders, cross locks, and dimple locks. Discover specialized tools and methods like bottom-of-keyway tensioning, hybrid picking for spool pins, and core shimming. Gain insights into lock mechanics through detailed dissections and discussions. Practice rapid entry techniques, lock gutting, and cleaning. Advance your skills with impressioning methods and solutions for challenging tubular locks. Suitable for beginners and intermediate enthusiasts looking to expand their understanding of lock security and manipulation.

(002) How to Pick Locks - a Beginners Guide.
(002) How to Pick Locks - a Beginners Guide.
How to Rake Locks Open - Master Lock 3 and Master Lock Excel Demonstration.
(005) Beginner tools and tips for picking wafer locks.
(008) Death by wafer lock - more lock picking tips.
(013) How to Shim Open Padlocks - soda can shims.
(020) Beginner focus on - picking locks with a half diamond.
(021) Euro cylinder single pin picked - beginner tips.
(022) Warded padlocks and how to pick them.
(029) Beginner focus on - cross locks, raking and picking.
(030) Beginner focus on - Cross lock picks.
(033) Beginner focus on - Spool pins and picking spool pins.
(042) Part 1 - Beginners guide to bottom of the keyway tensioning.
(043) Part 2 - Beginners guide to lock tensioning.
(050) Rapid Entry Hybrid Picking Technique - Beat Spool Pins Fast!.
(051) Part 1 - Gutting and cleaning a used Euro cylinder lock.
(052) Part 2 - Gutting and cleaning a used Euro cylinder lock.
(059) To pick or not to pick? Merits of raking wafer locks for rapid entry (9 locks raked in a row).
(061) How a Padlock Works - Detailed Dissection and Discussion.
(070) Beginners Guide to Dimple Locks and Dimple Lock Picking.
(081) Sparrows Octo Rake - Ultimate Review and Guide.
(070) Beginners Guide to Dimple Locks and Dimple Lock Picking.
(229) How to Use Core Shims - Beginners Guide.
(180) How to Impression a Lock - Yale 5 Pin Rim Cylinder.
(484) Picking Impossible to Tension Tubular Locks - New Tool.