Lock picking is actually a professional trade that uses some high
quality tools. Of course, there are the homemade versions of these such
as the hair clip, credit card, and others; however, there are some
serious sets of real lock picking tools available for locksmiths or for
those who find themselves frequently helping others who have locked
themselves out of their car or home. Although these lock picking tools
are sometimes given dubious reputations with their use in criminal
activity, they remain legal to have in possession and are essential to
creating a livelihood for some.
lock pick information
Tension Tools
There are several different types of tension tools available. These pick
locks by placing torsion on the interior of the lock to release it.
Many of these tools are referred to as torsion tools or wrenches instead
of tension tools because it is not tension that they are applying.
One type of tension tool is of a circular nature which is spring loaded
with a pressure button to ensure the right amount of tension. Tension or
torsion wrenches are the basic type which are shaped like an 'L' and
are inserted into the lock. There are other forms such as the 'feather
touch' wrench that coil before turning into an 'L' shape.
Pin/Tumbler and Wafer Picks
This is one category of lock picking tools that are used all over North
America and the United Kingdom. They are used for pin/tumbler and wafer
locks which are widely used in these countries. These can be bought in
sets and have varying amounts of pieces included, ranging from nine to
thirty-two.
The pieces that make up these sets aside from the tension wrench include
half-diamond picks used for pin locks; hook picks which pick
traditional locks; rake picks which are used to slide against the pins
repeatedly until they unlock; Slagel picks which are used mainly for
electronic locks; and warded picks also known as skeleton keys used for
locks that are opened by keys with common shapes.
Pick Guns
These are considered a real time saver to those who have a profession in
picking locks. These come in both manual and electric forms but the
latter is usually used for hard steel or aircraft aluminum. Many
locksmiths have come to enjoy the manual type.
The pick guns use regular tension wrenches but the electric type
vibrates while the manual form has a trigger to cause an upward motion
in the tool. This movement causes the pins inside to jump and eventually
open the pins completely. For these tools, timing is basically the only
essential element that has to be learned because the pick gun will do
the rest of the work.
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