Today, I'm going to show you how to pick a padlock,
and to help you see what's going on, we're going to use this clear transparent padlock.
If we push the key into the lock mechanism, you can see how the profile of the key lifts all six pins into alignment,
allowing the cylinder to be turned, and the lock to be opened.
If I show you again from the other side, when I rotate the cylinder, you can see all six of the bottom key pins,
which need to be raised to exactly the right point to lift the upper pins above the shear point, to allow the cylinder to turn.
As I remove the key, the springs push the upper pins back into the cylinder, and lock it into position, stopping it from turning.
To open the padlock without a key, I bought a set of these lock picks.
The set comes with a whole host of different picks to try and master.
And also, a number of these tension tools. These all look very similar, but actually have very slight differences in size or shape.
To pick the lock, the idea is to insert one of these tension tools into the bottom of the lock here,
and apply a small amount of tension or torsion to the cylinder.
You need to do this with one hand, while holding the lock as well, then take a lock pick,
and we need to try and lift each pin so that the upper pin is above the shear line.
Maintaining a small amount of torsion on the cylinder will stop the pins from falling back down.
You need to also be careful not to lift the lower pins above the shear line as this
will also prevent the cylinder from being able to turn.
When they're all set at the correct height,
you should be able to feel the resistance on the torsion tool diminish, and now you're able to turn the cylinder and open the shackle.
Pretty cool, huh?
I'll show you again. It does take quite a bit of practice,
but you really get a feel for what's going on, and it is possible to pick the lock quite quickly.
If I show you the other side of the lock as I twist the cylinder,
again, you can see all six of the lower pins and
if I run the pick underneath them you can see them moving up and down.
When I lined the cylinder back up, the top pins drop back, and lock in place.
It's a really good, fun puzzle to try and crack.
You can try out different picks, and see which one works best for you.
But of course, using a transparent lock is cheating a bit, so get yourself a real padlock, and see how you get on.
When you do eventually crack it, it's really satisfying.
You can try lifting individual pins at a time, or try using a rake, like this, to rake the lock.
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Have fun, stay safe, and as always, thanks for watching! (Subtitles By SebastienGaming SG)