is lockpicking this easy?

Thorgrim · 08-03-2006, 12:03 PM

Lockpicks See Security Flaw in Most Locks - Newsweek Technology - MSNBC.com

Ardentfrost · 08-03-2006, 12:42 PM

I wanted to get into lock picking a few years back, but the tools are illegal... or, at least they were.

motivez · 08-03-2006, 06:59 PM

Be nice to have one of those incase you ever locked your keys in the car

Ardentfrost · 08-03-2006, 09:02 PM

You can get those jimmy things for cars...

or a hammer

archangel003 · 08-03-2006, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by Ardentfrost

I wanted to get into lock picking a few years back, but the tools are illegal... or, at least they were.

I don't think the tools were ever illegal, actually.

I still kind of want to learn how to lockpick.

Ardentfrost · 08-03-2006, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by archangel003

I don't think the tools were ever illegal, actually.

I still kind of want to learn how to lockpick.

You sure? I looked into it back in 97 or so

motivez · 08-03-2006, 11:41 PM

It'd be a fun (and useful) hobby. It can't be that hard..

Diesel66 · 08-04-2006, 12:21 PM

locks basically keep the honest people out. Crooks will break into your home/car anyway possible. And the average padlock can be defeated by hitting them with a shoe

Thorgrim · 08-04-2006, 01:47 PM

what about a thick bolt?

if things ever got bad I thought about getting a metal bar for my door, the only problem is what would serve as a good hinge?

Nonphixion · 08-04-2006, 07:55 PM

Look for the Swedish PDF file, it explains the art of the "Bump Key", you cut any normal key to the deepest setting on the grinder (9), and any lock this key fits in -- it will undoubtedly open. 97.9% of all locks will open easily with this method, just insert and give it a BUMP, then turn the knob and the lock is open.

It works on Newtons physical principle of action/reaction, and the funny thing is -- the more sophisticated and expensive a lock is THE EASIER IT IS TO OPEN. Because less motion is lost to friction due to a "superior design", and more energy is transferred to the pins and tumblers -- making them incredibly easy to open

Diesel66 · 08-05-2006, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by Thorgrim

what about a thick bolt?

if things ever got bad I thought about getting a metal bar for my door, the only problem is what would serve as a good hinge?

go through the door. Most people have shitty doors.

Solid steel or 2" thick hard wood at the very least.

Even then, get the jig saw out

and cut around the locks