Lockpicking Guide

20 Piece deluxe Lockpick Set

17 Piece Lockpick Set

14 Piece Lockpick Set

Deluxe Folding Jackknife Set

Lock Pick Gun

Notes

I am in the process of writing a more complete guide to lock picking. This guide will include a more in-depth coverage of lock picking along with new techniques. I also expect a full legal section which lists the laws from every state in easy to print format. If you would like to contribute to this guide or if you have any comments/questions send an email to theobses@theobsessivemessenger.com

Distribution

Copyright 1987, 1991 Theodore T. Tool. All right reserved.

Permission to reproduce this document on a non-profit basis is granted provided that this copyright and distribution notice is included in full. The information in this booklet is provided for educational purposes only.

August 1991 revision.

Contents

• Mechanical Skills
• Zen & the Art of Lockpicking
• Analytical Thinking

• Exercise 1: Bouncing the pick
• 8.2 Exercise 2: Picking Pressure
• Exercise 3: Picking Torque
• Exercise 4: Identifying Set Pins
• Exercise 5: Projections

• Which Way To Turn
• How Far to Turn
• Gravity
• Pins Not Setting
• Elastic Deformation
• Loose Plug
• Pin Diameter
• Beveled Holes and Rounded pins
• Mushroom Driver Pins
• Master Keys
• Driver or Spacer enters Keyway
• Vibration Picking
• Disk Tumblers

• Pick Shapes
• Street Cleaner Bristles
• Bicycle Spokes
• Brick Strap

• Legal Issues