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Paper clips???

When it comes down to it there is nothing better than manual tools for your Lock pick Set, whether they be retail, homebrew, macgyver style. DIY'ers look here.

Paper clips???

Postby Splintercell01011 » 16 Dec 2006 22:54

Im new to lock picking and i wanted to know if paper clips can be used for a hook or rake. i have a tension wrench thats made out of steel.
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Postby Grudge » 17 Dec 2006 0:37

Using paperclips has been a popular topic and covered MANY times. You need to SEARCH first, or risk getting flamed.
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Postby JackNco » 19 Dec 2006 11:52

yes they can. but they break and bend out of shape easily. and as ur a beginner probably before uve got a single lock open.

Ok for an emergency but not a tool of the trade. if your interested in picking get ur self a nice cheap set from southord and welcome to the forums.

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Postby UWSDWF » 19 Dec 2006 12:18

The following picture shows the best way to use paperclips


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DISCLAIMER:repeating anything written in the above post may result in dismemberment,arrest,drug and/or alcohol use,scars,injury,death, and midget obsession.
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Postby p4rk3r » 19 Dec 2006 12:37

JackNco wrote:yes they can. but they break and bend out of shape easily. and as ur a beginner probably before uve got a single lock open.

John

ive picked three locks with paperclips, and they bend alot, so im making me a nice metal set. i might as well save up money to buy a kit
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Postby JackNco » 19 Dec 2006 13:11

http://www.southord.com/catalog.asp?cat=sets

Save up? just buy a cheap set... if uve blown the cash on Christmas stick it on a credit card
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