Start by unfolding end of the paper clip.
Open door lock with paper clip.
In this video i show you how to pick a lock with 2 paperclips it s pretty easy you just got to keep trying.
To do this unfold the large edge of your paperclip twice until a straight portion juts out.
Here s how to open doors inside a home by using pliers to bend a paper clip into the shape of a key and pick indoor locks.
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To push all the pins up lift the straightened paper clip up and rake it towards you.
You will hear the pins clicking.
Unfold the first paperclip into the lock pick.
Your paper clip can also be used to re latch the door.
Keep doing this until you have 3 ridges in the paper clip.
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With your jerry rigged lock picking set you re ready to pick your tumbler lock.
Some locksmiths also put a tiny upward bend into the tip of the pick.
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With privacy locks you just need to get the paper clip in deep enough to touch the pressure plate inside and the door can be opened by twisting the knob.
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I show you how to pick a lock using paper clips.
Then just slide the paper clip up until the latch is lifted free from the hook called the keeper.
You will know when you have picked the lock when the hooked clip turns easily.
Just follow the instructions in our how to pick a lock article.
Insert it into the gap in the door below the latch.
Move the pliers down on the long part of the paper clip and bend again at 90 degrees.
This happened to me while working on one of the doors to my house.
Simple latches such as swing latches are also easy to open with a paper clip.
Paper clips aren t very sturdy and may break while inside your lock.
Picking a lock with a paper clip.
Open a locked door without a key in under 5 seconds locksmith recommended duration.