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Picking Locks

What kinds of materials do I need?
1. You will need something to push the tumblers up(A pick) And Something to turn it with(A Torque)
  1. What is a pick?
    1. A pick can be as simple as a bent paper clip. It is used to set the tumblers
      1. What is a torque?
        A torque is the thing used to turn it with
How do locks work?
1. When a key is inserted it moves these things called Tumblers. When the tumblers are in the right place they will be "set" and you can turn the key.
  1. How do I open it without a key?
    1. You have to set the tumblers with your pick then move on to the next one. Once they are all set use the torque to turn and open it
  2. Are there different types of locks?
    1. Yes but they all have a similar lock function.
How do I set the tumbler?
1. First you have to push the tumbler completely out of the cylinder. Then when it falls down slowly push it up until it clicks. It should be set
What mindset should I have going in to this?
1. Extreme patience. It's not something you can just walk up to and get it over with if you're new to this. Just be patient.
  1. What's one of the first things I should do before actually picking the lock?
    1. Try to get a "feel" of the lock by "raking" the tumblers.

Picking Locks

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