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keys and no one pin unlocks the cylinder all 5 pins must be in the correct position wether it be a master/submaster or only one key lock all pins must be properly positioned to open the lock. I call bull#$%@ on this Download Article Download Article
Tubular locks, found on many lockers and bike locks, are notoriously difficult to open without their key. But if you have the right tools and practice your technique, picking a tubular lock is possible. Whether you're learning the art of lockpicking or you need to access a locked item, you can learn to pick a tubular lock with practice. Try using a ballpoint pen to pick the lock first and, if that DIY method doesn't work, use a tubular lock pick as a backup method.[1]
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX Tubular locks can be difficult to pick, but with the right tools and a little practice, you can get it. The easiest way to pick a tubular lock is by using a tubular lock pick. However, you can use a ballpoint pen if you don't have one. You’ll need to cut off the end of the pen with scissors, cut 4 vertical notches in the plastic, then slide the pen into the lock's opening. Insert the pen as far as it will go, then, holding the pen in one hand and the lock in the other, shake both from side to side until the pins loosen. After shaking for a bit it should open. To learn how to use a tubular lock pick tool, read on! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 111,433 times. Did this article help you?Can you pick a lock with a ballpoint pen?The easiest way to pick a tubular lock is by using a tubular lock pick. However, you can use a ballpoint pen if you don't have one. You'll need to cut off the end of the pen with scissors, cut 4 vertical notches in the plastic, then slide the pen into the lock's opening.
What is the easiest thing to pick a lock with?Generally, all you'll need to pick a lock are some picks (long, thin metal pieces with curved ends of different shapes for different types of locks) and a tension wrench. You can use paperclips as picks in a pinch, and a tension wrench can be any tool used to create tension, including a flathead screwdriver.
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