[189] Close-Up On How To Pick A Lock With A Bobby Pin!

Can You Really Open A Lock With Just Bobby Pins?
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This video goes over a question many people ask themselves, can you actually pick a lock with a bobby pin??? As you can imagine, the answer is yes but it comes with its limitations. Bobby pins easily snap, provide less feedback, and are awkward to hold, all of these factors make them difficult to use. You can certainly get locks open but it does not mean it will be easy.
This video is broken down into the following parts”
00:26 Example Of Picking A Lock With A Bobby Pin
02:15 Special Considerations When Using Bobby Pins
03:24 Close-Up On How Lock Picking Works
05:09 Example Of How Lock Picking Works
06:18 Recap
06:41 Example Of Picking “Real Locks” and Demonstrating The Zipping Technique
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[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Please Share Your Experiences Opening Locks With Bobby Pins!

[@brapperdan]

HelpfulLockPicker I’ve been trying this on multiple locks and doors. It’s so hard! Few questions, how much tension to you put on the plug a little or a lot? Also how hard is it to raise a binding pin. I feel like I can detect some binding ones but either can’t get them to move up or idk... I can deff feel the springy ones why can’t I get this to work even once?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

@@brapperdan what type of lock are you practicing on? I really feel that Kwikset locks are really great for someone to learn on because they are easy to open and have a wide-open keyway. If you haven't already you should also consider getting a cutaway lock so you can visualize what's going on. I typically use a moderate amount of tension which is a hard number to actually quantify and describe to someone. Tensioning is one of the most important aspects and also one of the hardest to learn and unfortunately this will all come with practice. But typically speaking the binder should not be extremely hard to lift up especially if you are working on a standard lock

[@brapperdan]

HelpfulLockPicker I’ve been trying to open some different door locks the kind that are in the door knob of a relitivly low priced door knob from a home improvement store, and also I tried a fortress 30mm pad lock which I believe is just 3 or 4 pins. Maybe I’ll get some real picks and try those with a clear lock,

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

@@brapperdan real picks make it a lot easier, let me know how it goes!

[@lakendrallcoleman7067]

Believe it or not I’ve open this disc container lock but I’m stuck on this master lock no.3 🤦‍♀️

[@gantry289]

This helps explain what I've been doing wrong all these years. My girl friends hair kept getting caught up in the lock and I could never get the lock open. So as I understand it, you're supposed to take the bobby pins OUT of her hair BEFORE you pick the lock?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

In most circumstances that would certainly help unless you are dealing with the Master Lock then I'm not sure if it would really make too much of a difference.

[@gantry289]

LOL good come back

[@turtyle8696]

Yes

[@aratimalhotra5988]

They got us in the first half not gonna lie

[@clappa2208]

Ok

[@paulwolven8678]

I like when you use the acrylic lock for us beginners. You just answered some questions that i have been pondering about locks and pics. Excelent demonstration.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you very much for the kind words! I am glad to hear the video has helped :-)

[@Bailey-Brandt]

I used one of my unused locks, using only 2 bobby pins. Took a while but I DID IT!!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Nice work on the open!

[@samamahmoud3945]

Me too

[@legionaryassassin3802]

What an absolute chad

[@cameronlowery3424]

HOW HOW TF R YALL DOING THIS IVE BEEN TRYING FOR SO FUCKING LONG

[@G8RichyGiovanni]

@@cameronlowery3424me to man

[@stephensmith7327]

I think it’s supposed to be a improve, single use deal. Hence why this is a thing mostly in spy fiction/noir. The hero has his tools taken away and must rely on his wit to succeed.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for sharing!

[@russej02]

i'm wildly impressed you manage to stretch this out to almost ten minutes!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you very much for the kind words and making it to the end of the video!

[@rawanalomery511]

FatFace lmao 😂

[@hrhrbruhad3093]

@@fatface4097 I think he did

[@Erik-lq4eo]

@@fatface4097 r/woooosh

[@jacobshannon1200]

@@Erik-lq4eo it’s two years later but I’m definitely gonna rib you for “r/woosh”ing someone one *the completely wrong social media platform*

[@teemomain8268]

Thanks! You've allowed me to break into several buildings and procure a tidy profit while doing it. Cheers Mate!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

That sounds like a poor personal practice :(

[@yukimai7898]

Was surprisingly easy. My set was in the building and all I had was bobby pins and my phone so thank you for the help.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for sharing and for the kind words!

[@clarehudson8582]

@@HelpfulLockPicker this is exactly why I came here-id forgotten to pack my keys but I had Bobby pins in my hair and figured I'd probably be able to mcguyver my way in...I was very unimpressed at your audacity to ask WHY anyone would want to use Bobby pins when you can buy a cheap lockpick set...it's the middle of the night and I need to get inside you goof! No one is selling me a lockpick set at 2am for me to get to bed after a night out maaaaaaaaate

[@becsterino]

Your video was literally the help I needed to get my spare keys out of a drawer! It was an awful fight for hours but for some reason watching your video helped a ton

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words and I am glad I was able to help :)

[@MidniteSpectre]

Based on this video, I can therefore conclude that a bobby pin can open the lock.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

that is correct but that doesn't mean it is the easiest approach

[@anonymousrabbit8933]

i'm locked in the back of my house and everybody is asleep lol

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

That is no good

[@n9nex19]

Beware, noisy neighbors!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

thank you for sharing

[@Sloth2456]

well..that my first tools when i start lockpicking..pick and tension from bobby pin..

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

When I was in High School I believe my first lock I ever picked was a wafer lock with a paperclip but I didn't get more into until after college and I bought a set of Petersons for my first set. They are definitely tricky to use but can work on the right locks. Thank you for sharing :-)

[@LockNoob]

One of my subscribers once showed how they bent the bobby pin with pliers but the bend was on the side if you know what I mean, made it into quite an effective profile. Keep up the good work :-)

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words :-)

[@cyberwasp461]

Thank you, I used paper clips my first time. I took it up again using CI pics. I did pick a D3 and an M5. However, I seem to struggle SPP the transparent lock, although I can easily rake it.

[@TheDJ41898]

Awesome vids thnx. The best material that I found very durable to make your own picking tools are wiper blade retainers

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words and for sharing! I agree the wiper blade are great for lock sport DIY stuff!

[@sticc.5483]

My fallout 4 character: *”And they called me a madman”*

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@Faesunset]

it works, thank you!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad you had success :-)

[@ab-jp8mf]

I've had loads of things stolen when I used to use acrylic locks I've had no problems since I've switched to steel ones

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I would never recommend using one of those clear acrylic padlocks to secure anything but they are a great teaching tool

[@ab-jp8mf]

@@HelpfulLockPicker I'm just joking mate love your videos by the way

[@jeffmoss26]

great video!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you very much for the kind words!

[@tobeymcmullen]

This is how I picked my first master#3. I hadn't ordered my pick set yet. The tensioner breaks. The metal used in bobby pins isn't made to hold tension. For an emergency it's good to know how to do it but a good pick is well worth the money. You only need a hook and one top of keyway and one bottom of key way tensioner. Those three things will open just about every residential use lock made

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for sharing!

[@hakzolot]

Thanks for sharing

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@bernadettemalinda2609]

It worked.... thanks

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Congrats on the success!

[@turtlethatlikesphotos3125]

I have a question. How do you make te tension wrench and pick

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I don't make them personally

[@experimentalarmy4495]

thanks

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Superb

[@charismacraig174]

im just learning and have no clue how you turn the bobby pins like that ik you bend them but i couldn't really tell what way you bent it and stuf like that?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

You just need to bend one into the shape of a shallow hook and make the tension wrench into an L shape. The hard part is to bend it so it is thick enough and not having it snap.

[@108CAM]

I picked my first lock with a bobby pin that I bent into the shape of a hook. I also made a few tension tools

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words and I am glad it helped

[@richardsegui1128]

What is the name of the acrylic lock? Your link does not work for me.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Here is the soon to be updated link: amzn.to/2xyIjhR You just search for clear acrylic padlock. You can also find them on Banggood and GearBest as well.

[@circe5288]

How do you make a tesion wrench

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I don't have an exact technique but I just bent it into an L shape and tried to make it thick enough to fill in the space.

[@paulsiy5772]

What's the name of your tool set and where did you buy?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I mostly use Peterson lock picks

[@goddessdolllele2963]

Wow I did it with the Bobby pin I lost the key to my safety box thanks !

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Congrats on the open!

[@martyhastings9347]

liked your video. thanks for sharing

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@User112B]

I’m doing this to get into a drawer with a lock on it I don’t know what’s in there

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Just remember to not pick locks that you don't own it is a poor practice

[@User112B]

HelpfulLockPicker it’s in my room sooooo Also I just broke the Bobby pin inside the lock Is that bad?

[@massimmortal6782]

Why would we? It's 1 am and I'm locked out of my house and that's the only tool I have lol

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

thank you for sharing. I would likely call a locksmith though

[@twistedandrew5652]

am late but whats the easiest method to lockpicking

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Raking

[@lokpikr999]

Picks and tension wrenches made from were some of the first homebrew tools I used before I got my first professional pick set and they work surprisingly well.However,you need to construct them from large bobby pins called “roller pins”(Like the ones below), and instead of bending over the end that is doubled over to make the tension wrench,you should snap one of the legs off(Leaving about an 1/8” remaining)and then bend the remaining portion outward to 90 degrees.As for the pick,do the same(Except bending the short end outwards)to create a handle,and as I believe someone else mentioned, make a small hook at the end by bending the tip widthwise(With pliers or the top of the keyhole)and then file the end to remove any sharp edges www.amazon.com/Scunci-Black-Roller-Pins-Pcs/dp/B001UO47A4

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ConvictJ96]

I used the wire like metal that's on those clamping paperclips. They're a lot harder than your standard paper clips. I fashioned one into a single pin lockpick using plyers, the wirecutter part of the plyers, and a file to make the pick narrow enough and to help make the tip lockpick shaped. Then I used the same tools to make a tension wrench. I locked my wallet and my keys in my house and I really didn't want to pay for a locksmith.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for sharing!

[@ConvictJ96]

@@HelpfulLockPicker Thanks for providing the vid that inspired me to find something bobbypin like. Sure helps to have random crap in my car as a resource sometimes lol. In this vid there was a frame showing your actual lockpick to scale on my phone so I used that to generate a shape. The thickness was kinda hard to figure out and time consuming to file using trial and error. I had 2 4 pin locks in my car that I practiced on just to see I can actually open something before attempting the 5 pin lock on the front door. That 5 pin lock was too hard for my skill level so I went for the 4 pin lock on the garage door which was just like those locks I keep in my car. Then there was one more 5 pin lock to go through that I think I got just out of a stroke of luck. I copied my key and ordered a couple of lockpicks that I'm going to keep in my car, along with a bare bones set for my wallet. Getting locked out sucks. Anyways keep up the good videos. They really help people out!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

@@ConvictJ96 Thank you for the kind words! The thickness I typically use is 0.025" thick.

[@nicholashelms2395]

I ordered a lock pick set from sparrow and I'm really eager so I've been opening a 5 pin spool deadbolt lock with a bobby pin

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Once you get a decent set of tools you'll be amazed how much easier it is than with a bonby pin

[@nicholashelms2395]

I'm excited to get some good picks

[@lakendrallcoleman7067]

I have da same dollar tree Bobby pins with the hard bottom to pull off😂😂

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Lol

[@Sunny_Marie]

Same

[@ClassicSternFan]

How do you make the Bobby pins into tools

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

you can use some pliers but I bent it with my finger for the most part

[@ClassicSternFan]

HelpfulLockPicker thank You would paper clips work also?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

They might be too thick

[@CristalianaIvor]

Maybe the question is not: can you open locks with hair pins, but can you use lock picks as hair accessories?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

🤯

[@fananox2057]

straight pins maybe!

[@LiamPerez-molina-vk6sq]

Thank you I was now able to steal my teacher’s password on paper to Chang my grades

[@comradep8519]

some states assume you're going to illegally pick locks if you own lockpicks, in ohio you can be arrested for buying them.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for sharing

[@memeland2508]

I never knew my sister had so much candy and money thx

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Just remember to never pick locks in use or ones you don't own

[@hanbigim]

I didn't do it yet but thankyou

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks

[@hanbigim]

@@HelpfulLockPicker Thx for replying I love it when a youtuber replies to my comments

[@cloutjerry8646]

Gonna hit so many licks

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

thanks for checking it out

[@AL-is3po]

how to make the tension rench from the bobby pin

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Are you asking how to?

[@AL-is3po]

yes

[@exequielgarcia1796]

My experience: buy one blister of the thin ones and one blister of medium size ones, there's thick and big ones too, experiment! :D

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for sharing

[@plopplop5218]

Now i got a new bike

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Just remember to never pick locks in use

[@mealex303]

Well if you have a tension wrench you have a lock pick 😂

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@bendaharadewa5270]

my basement locked for almost 10 years becouse the last owner take the key now i see the solution but when i practice the neighbor is call the cops is it happend to you guys?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

You should not pick locks in use.

[@bendaharadewa5270]

about the cops it jk

[@bendaharadewa5270]

@@HelpfulLockPicker ok

[@frostybread2731]

now I can steal my bro's money 😈 I will simply tell him "I played to much Fallout4 and I have got good at it "

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

It is not good practice to pick locks in use

[@frostybread2731]

it is a joke darling. I really need to learn but I cannot be bothered to get all the stuff and learn all the skills. psh like I am going to do that my dear. XD

[@ClovertheEnby]

I think you should need a Bobby pins and a screwdriver to pick a lock in fallout 4 because it shows a Bobby pins and a screwdriver on the lock pick minigame

[@Ali-rm9su]

Theatre kids would be unstoppable we have an infinite amount of Bobby pins

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Hopefully they would do it all for good :)

[@turtyle8696]

What if my bobby pin stops up the whole lock when it breaks

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

You could try to use a key extractor or you could check out my video 253 for some different approaches. That video is about how to get a lock Buster key out but could be applied to that

[@prodima3]

Trying to break into my uncles alcohol cabinet

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

That sounds like a poor personal practice.

[@lilkidd69]

My sister locked us out the house. Thanks to you I get ice cream for desert

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for checking it out but remember to never pick locks and use and once you don't own

[@addisonbe8528]

Now all i need is bobby pins...

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Life can be tough sometimes. Sometimes a drill works as well

[@cheeseburg823]

Great now I know how to get in my family’s safe I am happy now the cheese burger is happy

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

It is always good to have a happy cheeseburger

[@aysline2534]

I'm locked out of my house watching this video hoping I can get in 😔😔😔

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I would call a locksmith

[@dingleberrygangster6198]

YES! can finally open granny's secret room! wish me luck! hope I don't get possessed!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Just remember that you should not pick locks that you do not own or have permission to pick

[@dingleberrygangster6198]

@@HelpfulLockPicker lol i won't. but isn't that the reason people pick locks?

[@meesrichters8321]

**Fallout intensives**

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

thanks for checking it out!

[@oakey-abtlh]

Watch out school lockers- HERE I COME!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Please don't pick locks you don't own

[@oakey-abtlh]

@@HelpfulLockPicker Dw I won't be picking the locks on lockers at school. You need a code to unlock them

[@lozzar1069]

I have honestly been asked by ymy boss to pick a lock with hairpins on while on cctv

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

That doesn't sound like a good idea

[@bruh-nd2mx]

Ive never really used a lock or bobby pins but found myself with both today so i said fuck it and tried i failed miserably looked up this vid realised what i actually have to do And after a few min i did it felt fuckin sick

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Congrats on the success bruh

[@basedmax9029]

Fallout 4 says that bobby pins last 210 years

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

That's why they are the perfect tool

[@SoyUnZombi838]

Now I am prepared for the Apocalypse.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words

[@Diamonddrake]

I don’t think the point of using a Bobby pin is that they last a long time. It’s being able to open a lock in a pinch. Like you got locked up by a crazy person or a friend locked themselves out of their bike

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for sharing!

[@donavanpoulin4718]

So the report of the week makes lockpicking vids now?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I'm not sure if I understand

[@Ip2always]

This video just sparked a rise in robberys

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I hope not, lock sport is only about picking locks not in use and ones that you own!

[@localrockgoblin]

This is for writing I swear

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@rileycrawley6386]

So... Can you pick a lock with bobby pins? I didn't hear you...

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Yes but it would be more difficult

[@mannyarevalo8602]

Totally helpful i locked myself out of my house thank you for this video

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words! Just remember it is not good practice to pick locks in use

[@ghostplayer997]

I think i did that at random bij fucking arouns

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for sharing

[@bwatkins7272]

Well i would in case of a nuclear apocalypse

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for sharing

[@natashamerline]

In case I get abducted or something.. thanks

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I appreciate you being able to share this