Bypass small padlocks in less than 3 seconds.

[Jeorge]

We all have one. A small cheap padlock that has a small, restricted keyway. All you can fit inside is a Tension Wrench.


I have found a way to bypass this by using only a tension wrench. I think its so easy because the pins only have to move 1 to 3 mm to get to the shearline.



All you need to do Is insert a TULIP twist flex tension tool (Nothing else worked bar a tulip).



And Jiggle or tap the tension tool gently with a finger whilst applying a slight turning force in 1 to 3 seconds the shackle should spring open. I think it works on the same principle as bumping or raking/Jiggling



It works with both of my cheap padlocks...



- Jeorge -

[Shrub]

Im not doing you down but 2 padlocks isnt much of a stringent test proceedure,

I would think it is a bumping type motion and it will be due to the pins being shorter.

Its a good idea i shall try out tomorrow and get back to you, keep it up

[lockedin]

Here's a thread with something similar with bigger and higher security padlocks:

viewtopic.php?t=11881&start=0

[Chrispy]

Nothing new.





http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?p=98658#98658

[clayton1123]

this actually works with my crappy little "guard security", the cheapest american lock available. It will not work on my master lock of the same size.

[raimundo]

clarification of claytons post. there is a company called american lock company. when you hear people complaining about the hard to pick american lock thats what they are talking about, in claytons post, he means a lock available in america, probably made in china is my guess.

[Gear Head]

That was actually how I opened my first lock, just the tensioner's movement picked it for me while I messed around on the inside with a paperclip. You can do the opposite with the sentry locks which open almost just as easy, you just push up with a double dimond like you would be doing with a tension wrench, as in you don't need a tensioner for it.

[clayton1123]

you got it raimundo.

[Gundanium]

Nice diagrams

[Raccoon]

clarification of claytons post. there is a company called american lock company. when you hear people complaining about the hard to pick american lock thats what they are talking about, in claytons post, he means a lock available in america, probably made in china is my guess.

I think we've adopted our own convention to help with this matter. Americian Lock tends to be capitalized when refering to the company, but an american lock is just a lock from america-- lower case. Perhaps for everyone's sanity, it should be made an official convention.

[sams choice]

i second that notion. From here on out, American Lock Company, a brand of lock, and american locks, locks from america. Will do raccoon will do.

[pinsetter]

Just a note on smaller cheap padlocks:

I usually open this type of lock with just a straight pick and a gentle rocking motion. I never use a tension wrench at all since the pick is plenty heavy enough to use for both.

Just goes to show there are many different ways to accomplish a given task!

[Legion303]

The tiny "Popular Mechanics" luggage padlock I have is even easier. If I jam any thin, hard piece of metal all the way to the back of the keyway I can hit the latch and pop it open. I understand this is how many cheap padlocks work, but the "hardened steel" stamp on the shackle strikes me as a little cheeky. :)

-steve

[Squelchtone]

The tiny "Popular Mechanics" luggage padlock I have is even easier. If I jam any thin, hard piece of metal all the way to the back of the keyway I can hit the latch and pop it open. I understand this is how many cheap padlocks work, but the "hardened steel" stamp on the shackle strikes me as a little cheeky.

-steve

Before I had my picks, I use to try paperclips and bobby-pins, but one day I had a small lock to open and I stuck a zip-tie into the keyway, all the way up and it clicked open,(after I squirmed it left and right a little bit.) I think it was a black and gold tiny Master lock.

I think people call zip-ties different things in different parts of the US and UK, so here's a picture of one. You thread the tapered part into the square head and pull tight. A bent up piece of metal lets the zip tie close by stopping on the grooves of the main body, but like a shark tooth only works one-way. sorry for the over explanation, but I'm sure someone out there didnt know this. either way, its a good tool if you are in a pinch, I tried to make a pick out of one, but it wasnt strong enough.



-Squelchtone

[Jason13]

Does it have to be a tulip wrench or can you not just insert a normal wrench and pull up.

Iv'e try this on one of my padlock with the Plug removed which it still locks when u make the latch hit shackle.

So i get the point why it works.

anyway i'll try this method on all my padlock and tell you which work.

If it wont work i'll make a tulip wrench.


-Jason