Paperclip Lock pick Guide! by Sams Choice

by **Lando2** » 23 Apr 2006 15:30

when you burn them to make them stronger do you heat it before or after you shape the pick?

by **Jason13** » 23 Apr 2006 15:54

you burn after you shape it to keep its shape i think.

by **Bahrg** » 23 Apr 2006 16:15

sams choice wrote:
scampdog wrote:takes some really good photo's,next on his list should be ,a proper locksmithing course,along with the ability to actually open a lock instead of talking about it. talk is cheap.sorry had to get it off my chest.

Hey what is this refering to? just curious.

Sounds like some general rudeness brought through unfounded arrogance

by **CPLP** » 24 Apr 2006 9:23

Well, only saw this thread now. Really like the idea. I Some times I use paper clips tension wrenches. I'm looking forward to try all your picks posted on the tutorial. Nice effort sams choice :wink:

by **pinsetter** » 26 Apr 2006 16:09

I actually "learned" to pick locks with paperclips and safety pins. I started by picking wafer locks, then went to pin tumblers. After opening a few master locks I was hooked. I have made many picks since from various things and have to say this:

After actually learning with paperclips, getting your hands on a "good" pick is kinda like getting out of a Chevette and getting in a Ferrari.

I think it actually helped make me a better picker!

by **GoxPix** » 26 Apr 2006 17:21

i cant see much wrong with it. i tried it and the shims work (sort of).

but yeah, it does sort of bring back memories of being a six yr old trying to shove a paperclip into a lock and expecting it to magicly open

:roll:

by **cL4y** » 27 May 2006 5:02

Hey sams,the auto wrench is an X-ellent idea,in fact,i use it too,but to add grip,around the part where you hold it with your fingers,i added white heat-shrink tubing.Looks great and works even better!

if it wasnt for you,i wouldnt have a wrench.

by **Sesame** » 3 Jun 2006 15:47

I had never tried paperclips because of all the advice against it. But always wondered if they might serve in a pinch 'cause there's always a paperclip around here somewhere. After reading this forum I decided to make a paperclip hook and tensioner to stash outside my door. Seems a lot safer than a spare key. Anyway they work just fine although, truth be told, it's a really easy lock to open and requires very little force to turn. Small town, don't care.

by **ysr50speed** » 12 Jun 2006 19:07

I like the idea! great job

by **Gundanium** » 13 Jun 2006 1:24

Wow lots of critisism. I think that's totally sweet, good job man, I've used paper clips my self and they work well, tools are for prissy people, not that I dont' use them, but , you gotta be resourceful, i've opened locks with paper clips a lot, this was a good guide, I mean you're not going to have your tools or a dremel to make them. And why the hell wouldn't that work on an auto lock, there are stronger pieces of wire than paper clips, this was a good stencil for that, I use Metal banding wire used for paper bails, it's stronger and can have the same concept applied to it, just gotta open your mind and be resource ful, YOU CAN PICK LOCKS WITH PAPER CLIPS.

by **stapuft** » 13 Jun 2006 1:33

awesome! this is a real beginners pick set im goanna make one to test'em out

by **stapuft** » 13 Jun 2006 1:54

also could you use a cheep dollar store x-acto knife handle to hold theese in
and could you harden them using the process in shrubs guide?

by **milkman22** » 26 Sep 2006 23:32

looks like someone is trying to take credit for your work

Link removed as we dont need to advertise these scumbags

by **lockedin** » 27 Sep 2006 0:49

Man, what a scumbag.

by **cL4y** » 27 Sep 2006 3:46

lockedin wrote:Man, what a scumbag.

You got that right.

Paperclip Lock pick Guide! by Sams Choice

Re: paper clip picks

seems cool

tried it, works

great thinking

hey man look at this

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