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by **fatdonkey** » 16 Dec 2007 4:40

Been using some paper clips to try to pick my bedroom door. I get it to the point where the paper clips are in the keyhole and are able to turn the keyhole 90 degrees but thats as far as it will turn. I tried turning it counterclockwise but have been unsuccessful as of yet. I have yet to open the door by picking it yet. Is this a common problem? Thanks for any help

by **Timtam** » 16 Dec 2007 4:51

DO NOT pick locks which are in use. Again, DO NOT pick locks that are in use, we will not help you much if we know that you are picking a lock which is in use.

Anyway, what type of lock is it?

by **fatdonkey** » 16 Dec 2007 5:00

Hmm, not sure what type of locks they are. Its a knob handle with a keyhole in the middle of the knob. No markings or company names on the locks.

I'm not trying to learn how to break into somewhere, I just locked myself out and would rather not call a locksmith.

by **Timtam** » 16 Dec 2007 5:05

Well is it a push-button one, or one where you turn the little thing in the middle on the inside to lock it?

by **fatdonkey** » 16 Dec 2007 5:08

One where you turn the thing in the middle to lock/unlock, no push button or any other holes on the knobs, just the keyhole.

by **josh0094** » 16 Dec 2007 13:11

could you post a picture?

by **freakparade3** » 16 Dec 2007 14:31

Please understand we normally don't give people info when they are trying to pick a lock that is in use. I will say that if you were able to turn the plug 90 degrees the lock is picked. It may be some other problem with the lock.

by **MacGyver101** » 16 Dec 2007 14:38

"Key in knob" locks typically rotate ~90Â° in one direction to lock, and ~90Â° in the other direction to unlock. My apologies in advance if this sounds like an obvious question... but is it possible that your knob is already (un)locked and you're turning the cylinder in that same direction -- which is why it doesn't appear to be doing anything?

by **fatdonkey** » 16 Dec 2007 20:45

Heh, after I turned the keyhole 90 clockwise I tried opening the door but the knob would not turn at all. I tried to pick it and turn the keyhole counterclockwise but I could never get it that way.

The knob is currently locked. I realize that I am picking a lock in use and that it may seem like I am trying to break into somewhere but the door is my bedroom door in my house. However, I understand that some of you don't trust me. I'm just looking for a little advice. If push comes to shove I will have to call a locksmith but I just wanted to explore my options before paying for someone to unlock the door.

And sorry, I don't have a digital camera so I can't get a pic to post.

by **fatdonkey** » 16 Dec 2007 21:01

Here is an image i found searching Google. This is more or less the type of door knob. [img]C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\Grant%20Murray\My%20Documents\doorknob[/img]

by **yoyoboy** » 16 Dec 2007 22:38

fatdonkey wrote:Heh, after I turned the keyhole 90 clockwise I tried opening the door but the knob would not turn at all. I tried to pick it and turn the keyhole counterclockwise but I could never get it that way.

What you need is a plug spinner. it will flip the lick from picked in the locking direction to picked in the unlocking position.

See here: http://www.lockpickshop.com/A5-PGS.html

by **fatdonkey** » 17 Dec 2007 2:21

Thanks for your help guys. After picking the lock and trying to open it both counterclockwise and clockwise I'm just gonna go ahead and call a professional. I appreciate you guys helping me out

by **Eyes_Only** » 17 Dec 2007 10:35

If you do decide to buy a plug spinner later on I highly recommend this one, http://www.lockpicks.com/ProductImages/d10-pgs-300.jpg . This is the one I use for home and for work and it has never failed me.

The only problem is that it is super strong so if the plug is attatched at the tail piece to plastic parts in the lock like on a Schlage F-Series knob lock you can cause damage if you wind it up too much.

Otherwise this is a great tool. You'll never need to buy another plug spinner again if you get this one.

by **rontgens** » 17 Dec 2007 11:05

I'm thinking of getting that plug spinner too...heard nothing but good about it.

by **Eyes_Only** » 17 Dec 2007 11:10

If I had the extra cash to burn (like literally) I would want to buy and try out the Peterson plug spinner and see how well those work.

It's supposed to fit in your pick case so I shouldn't have to carry it in my already stuffed pockets with another tool or rush back and forth from the lock to my van and then back to the lock again to get my spinner if I can only pick the lock in the wrong direction.

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