It is possible to pick the lock yourself if you have lost your keys or locked yourself out.In a pinch, you can use 2 paperclips or 2 bobby pins.All you need is some pliers.This skill can only be used for legal purposes.
Step 1: The straight side of the pin has a rubber tip.
A bobby pin has a single bend that connects two parallel shafts, one straight and the other wavy.There are rubber tips at the end of the shafts.The straight shaft has a tip.In a pinch, you can remove the rubber tip with your teeth, but at the risk of tooth damage and/or swallowing.
Step 2: Straighten out of the bend using the bobby pin.
If you have to use pliers to finish the job, use your fingers to start undoing the bend in the bobby pin.Your goal is to end up with a single aligned shaft, with one end straight and the other wavy.The closer you can get to the bend, the better.
Step 3: At the last 1 cm (0.39 in) of the pin's straight end, create a 45-degree hook.
The jaws of the pliers should be held against the pin on the end without the rubber tip.The pin is almost up against the jaws of the pliers.To bend the pin's tip at a 45 degree angle, hold the pliers in your hand and bend your wrist.If you aim for 45 degrees, you can bend upward or downward.If you don't have pliers, you can bend the pin tip at a 45 degree angle into the lock.It is time to make the tension wrench out of a second bobby pin.
Step 4: Use the rubber tips at the top of the L to make an L shape in the second pin.
Overlap the bend by 2.5 cm by gripping the pliers tightly over the bent side of the second bobby pin.To bend the pin, use the pliers and your free hand.With the tension wrench finished, you are ready to pick a lock.
Step 5: The paperclip has a bend.
To flatten the outside curve of the paperclip, use your fingers.You should have a straight shaft that is equal in length to the curved section of the paperclip.The pick and the tension wrench can be made with metal paperclips that are at least 4 cm long.Shorter clips won't be able to access the lock's inner workings, and plastic paperclips will break
Step 6: Using pliers, twist the inner end of the clip around the part next to it.
There are 2 bends that result in 2 sections of the paperclip butting against each other in parallel.Wrap the end section around the straight section with your fingers and pliers.If you like, you can skip this step, but it will make the clip stronger and easier to handle.
Step 7: To bend from the straight end tip, you need to make a 45 degree bend.
Attach the jaws of your pliers to the straight section of the clip.Pinch your free hand on the clip near the jaws and use pliers to bend the tip at a 45 degree angle, either up or down.The following steps combine to make an M shape at the end of the pick.Many pickers think this shape works better than a single bend.If you want to go the simpler route, make a single, 1 cm (0.39 in) long, 45 degree bend at the tip of the straight end and skip the next step.
Step 8: An M shape is created by creating 3 more alternating bends.
The pliers should be put back from the 45 degree bend you just made, closer to the straight end tip of the clip.In the opposite direction, make another 45 degree angle bend.You can create an M or W shape at the end of the clip by repeating this process 2 more times.If you want to make a single 45 degree bend at the end of the clip, skip this step.After the pick is finished, it is time to make the tension wrench out of a second paperclip.
Step 9: Unfold the second paperclip and you have a U shape.
Straighten the second clip out the same way you did the first one.You will end up with 2 parallel shafts connected by a single U-shaped bend if you correct the innermost bend.The 2 straight shafts should be close in length.
Step 10: If you want the long sections of the paperclip to touch, flatten the bend with pliers.
You can squash the curve by pinching your pliers over it.The metal may snap at the bend if you pinch it down too sharply.If not touching their entire length, the 2 straight shafts should now be running side-by-side.
Step 11: The base of the old U should be bent at a right angle.
The jaws cover 2.5 cm of both straight shafts if you re-grip the pliers over the bend you just flattened out.If you want to bend this section upward or downward, use the pliers and your free hand.The clip should now look like a capital L.
Step 12: Use pliers to twist the long sections of the paperclip.
Wrap one of the parallel shafts with your fingers and pliers, then repeat the process 1-2 more times.The tension wrench is easier to grip if you make more wraps.If you make more than 3 wraps, you can weaken the metal and break off the end of the clip.If you have permission to do so, try picking a lock with your paperclip pick and tension wrench.