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There is only one type of lock that can be picked using only a paperclip, that is a type called a Warded Lockand it is about the least secure device there is that can still reasonably be called a "lock". These locks are more easily picked by using a device called a "skeleton key" but whether you use that device or a paperclip with its tip bent at 90 degrees, the idea is the same the picking device bypasses all the wards (i.e. metal plates) that would normally prevent the wrong key from turning and flips the unlocking lever.
Occasionally other cheap locks can be picked using a combination of a paperclip and some other tool, but Pin Tumbler Locksare impossible to pick with a paperclip.
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Picking a lock with a paperclip involves creating tension with one end inside the lock and using the other end to push and lift the pins as you slowly turn the lock. This requires practice and skill and is not recommended for illegal purposes. It's important to note that attempting to pick a lock that is not your own property may lead to legal consequences.
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How do you pick a lock with a paper clip?
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What is it called when you open a lock with a crowbar?
Pick Lock
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How do you pick locks with paper clips?
Collect your materials. Most of what you need to pick a lock with a paperclip is easily accessible. You really only need three different things. The paperclips, one to act as lock pick, one to act as tension wrench, and a pair of pliers to shape the paperclips.Two big paperclips, one to act as tension wrench, one to act as the pick. There is no upper size limit, but you want to make sure that the width is not slim enough that it will fit into the lock and that the height is tall enough so that you can insert it into the lock while still holding onto enough length to turn them.Grab a pair of pliers to shape the two paperclips. It's easier to use pliers than your hands.
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