How to Open a Padlock with a Coke Can

Join ITS Tactical as we demonstrate how to Shim Open a Padlock using a piece of a Coke Can. View more details in our article here: wp.me/ptVor-1yg
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[@anoobys]

5:55 Video was paused. . . from 5:57 he already had the Padlock on his Left Hand and didn't show the bottom part of it until 6:56 where he placed the Padlock outside of the recording view of the camera. . . He wasn't able to open the tougher Padlocks and hence used a Key to open it. LOL!

[@ClassicTrialsChannel]

lol at the fail, you can see he has the key in. he would never make a good magician with that not so slight of hand lol

[@DaveNiceNYC]

True, the gym locker combo locks seem easy...But, how easy is it to open if it's locked on a locker? As for the padlock, he had the right idea. But, he gave up and used the key that was hidden in the cup of his hand. He should have just showed the combo lock and left out the padlock all together, as that was clearly opened with the key. Best bet is to get a pair of short handle bolt snippers to snip the shackle. Works every time, unless you're trying to open those case hardened steel locks used on store gates. For those, you need the jaws of life to open. LOL

[@ITStactical]

@jakewood12 This demonstration is just another technique man. If confronted with legal opening of a lock with chain that gets in the way, it's much easier to pick it. In fact picking is 10 times easier than what we show in this video. Thanks for the comment. ~ Bryan

[@fakename965]

Alternate method: 1) Poison can of Coke 2) Offer poisoned Coke to key holder 3) Search key holder's body for the key 4) Use key to open the lock

[@mikewarren7855]

or, don't steel stuff, and if you forget your own combination, an angle grinder is a heck of a lot easier and faster

[@handsomescout9567]

a 12 gauge or .45 acp will unlock that stubborn biatch real quick..lol

[@gregmiller5907]

hugh jass DAMN IT! i hope your a woman cause i love your pic if not your girlfriend has a fine rearend!!

[@74Blakout]

Greg Miller ha ha ha, ew... hugh jass I get the pun... Hugh = Huge Jass = ***

[@darcylovedavies9859]

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[@Dan-gv2zy]

Great tutorial, i manged to steal gardening equipment out of my neighbors shed. Teaches him for cutting down my side of the hedge. Now, can you make a tutorial on how to setup surveillance equipment? I'm planning on watching his house for the whole weekend, i want to be incognito.

[@abed601]

hahahahahaha

[@Dan-gv2zy]

stayc ool ;)

[@lonebikeroftheapocalypse9527]

There's a guy that has quite a reputation for stealing Subaru cars with a pice of broken lawn rake tine. He's stolen over 100 of them so far. He's late 20's to early 30's...

[@JackstandJohnny]

Y'all should really try these style of shims with the lock actually ON something that its locking. Its much easier to do this when you can manipulate the lock in any direction because its not tethered to a hoop of any kin. These videos are awesome and I love ITS tactical but it would be much more helpful if these were done in a more practical and real work kind of scenario.

[@CorruptionManX]

Nah, just use it in a real scenario.

[@ITStactical]

Thanks for your continued support brother! ~ Bryan

[@deday6525]

thanks for this vid. so for the double lock, you'll just need to twist one of the shins, and just leave the other one untouched? do you need to twist clockwise or counter, or it doesn't matter? in a locked padlock, how do you know which one, left or right, is the one for unlocking?

[@pauls5745]

De Day you learn the locks by getting a few to practice with or looking up online, then on sight you know which they are. thumb rule - many brand name key locks are double-dogged, and most combo locks are single.

[@falloutm134]

Good to now that you teach sutch great tips and tricks. Really helping a lot thank for your services to the community. What a great guy you are.

[@MORROCOY71]

THAT'S NOT TRUE, WHEN HE GOES OUT OF THE VIDEO IN THE MINUTE 5:55 AND RETURN, HAVE A PADLOCK WITH A KEY INSERTED, AND NEVER SHOWS THE BOTTOM, AND WHEN HE SUPPOSED TO OPEN IT, PUT ITS AWAY OUT OF THE VIDEO AND SHOWS ANOTHER ONE THAT IS STANDING CLOSER, CHEK IT OUT IN THE MINUTE 6:55 AND THEN IN THE MINUTE 7:24 HE TAKES THE ONE THAT HAVE READY IN THE VIDEO STANDING, THAT YOU CAN SEE BEFORE HE DROPS THE OTHER ONE...

[@thebatzinator]

Awesome tip! I have a footlocker that's locked with a padlock and I lost the key... I will be trying this. I also think it a good tip for "just in case". Thanks!

[@Skwisgar2322]

HAHA, I can't help but notice on pt 1 of the double shim you make no effort to hide the bottom of the lock, and on part two you seem to be very careful to keep your hand over the bottom, then when your shims don't seem to be working you twist your holding hand and suddenly VIOLA the lock opens. cheater ;)

[@JonathanXLindqviust]

Yeah noticed that as well... Lame.

[@mattk.9563]

yeah first thing i noticed lol! Anyone can do that... just make sure to be very careful not to show that you have the freaking key in the lock... as you twist the shim you turn the key.. he's not a very good illusionist lol

[@Ed19601]

yes, very obvious.

[@MrHydra12]

that and neither of his shims were dented hardly...

[@goodluckreporting8006]

Skwisgar2322 notice you re dumb actually take a lock do this your self and find out if it actually works then get back to you fucken idiot

[@k1111117]

interesting vid! One suggestion--it would be helpful to for us to watch open both lock while the are being used to lock a box or container of some sort. All your videos really impress me!

[@WayneEarls]

Thanks for showing 1,438,348 people how to break into my shed..

[@WayneEarls]

***** I'm actually more surprised he got 20 some thousand MORE views over night. I wish my videos would pick up.

[@SadisticPicker]

Lol if ya think this one guys video actually makes your shed a taget. Then your in real trouble once ya see a thousand other picking channels do the same with every other lock. All the way up to a 300$ padlock🤣😝😜. If you think a padlock is really gonna keep your stuff safe your highly mistaken. Truth is no lock with keep your stuff secure. Only you bein vigilant and bein prepared to fend off attackers. Really its 99.3% more likely your robbed by a nephew/niece or the neighbor kid. Someone who knows you and your movements intimately 🤷🏼.

[@whatzause]

Thank you for taking the time to explain! I see what you mean now. I should have checked to compare names and I would have seen that it wasn't your video. For a while there, I thought what I wrote was misunderstood. I only wanted to tell the guy (whose video it was) that I was only offering my idea by way of civil discussion, not running him down. Thanks again

[@sTATIcjUMPSCMXMMMMMM]

343 school students disliked this video due to knowing there locker will be broken into.

[@R1FamilyR1]

The point is that it can be done, he choose a choke can cause it's likely to bee lying on the ground in real life. There is definitely easier ways of doing it and I'm sure he knows that. Why are so many people such haters? Thanks for spending your time to research, practice, film, edit and post these videos. I appreciate the knowledge your spreading yo the few who will actually pick it up. You tube is a preppers heaven.

[@11BMark]

Great, now do the double WITHOUT a key in it.

[@TheAgentOfTruth]

Agreed

[@bledlbledlbledl]

11BMark I notice he did keep his hand over the keyhole

[@TheSuperCommentGuy]

Doing a double is exactly the same, you just need two shims.

[@charliealan1937]

Wow o wow this is outrageous!! I tried this on my own padlock and got it on the second attempt... first shim wasn't right so I made another one and voila, padlock opened in less than 10 seconds... Thank you for showing this, I will go get myself a much better padlock...

[@pauls5745]

this CAN work, but it is not easy and it really looks like he bails out and has to do hide the key or using a different lock. Good Luck security hobbyists!

[@Truthiness231]

Bwahaha, my younger brother challenged me to unlock his padlock and I thankfully remembered this (it's got a nice tumbler with a double sided key, which he was expecting me to try picking (which I can't); not saying it's not pick-able, but this made that whole "security feature" pointless). I watch all sorts of educational videos, but I have to say this is one of but a few that was actually applicable to something in real life. Grats, ITStactical ^.^

[@sire8879]

How and the Hell did I get in this side of youtube?

[@edwardgladden]

Ikr

[@davidleck7405]

Me too , I started off watching Russell Brand how did I end up hear ?

[@jhorne18]

What an eye opener! Some animal stole my set of keys of which one of these was a padlock key to a Master lock. Tomorrow, I'll use your technique, hopefully saving the hassle of drilling the lock out. In the long-run the lesson is not to use Master locks of this type to secure anything value. I imagine the Master Lock company really doesn't like you that much. But, you have at least one thumbs up from this direction.

[@daling9166]

He used a key on the second time...You never saw his hand open up when he place the lock on the table. He cupped the lock.

[@turboslag]

An alternative would be to use a feeler gauge, saves messing with coke cans. There is another method that works with some single side locks, hit it sharply on the side with a hammer. The inertia of the impact momentarily pops the locking ball and allows the shackle to spring open. For these reasons I always use high security padlocks! However, no padlock will resist an angle grinder with a metal cutting disc installed, and rechargeable angle grinders are now available!

[@AlanPott]

How do you open a Coke can with a padlock?

[@weeken11]

My mates bike got stolen and I found it in this guys yard looked at this vid done that now my mate has his bike back thanks to u I salute you bro

[@caffrey1967]

what happens if your money to buy a can of coke is in a padlocked box ?

[@DanielKurganov]

before opening the code lock, you can see he turns the combination dial as it unlocks. he prepared it so it needed just one more slight turn, which you can see he does right before it opens. well done sir

[@campbellpang7211]

Nice try but it was obvious you were palming the key

[@SadisticPicker]

No need to palm a key with these, they are really this simple to open🤷🏼🤣

[@danjo7398]

That was possibly the greatest comment i've read on youtube so far. take a bow sir.

[@abdiasr482]

I know a little of street magic... and the way he is holding the lock with his left hand... looks like the key is inside. i could be very wrong.

[@jrmjrmjrm]

absolutely, and he turns the lock while holding his left hand still right before he unlocks it, turning the key.

[@sem1246]

Thanks for video. It helps me on vacation when I’ve lost the key from my baggage’s lock

[@ColumbusMike]

Criminals around the world rejoice!

[@Altrote100]

haaaaaaaaaaahahahhahahahahha

[@noicersgaming7403]

THE GREEN GIANT O.O

[@D211561]

If you notice when he comes back with the key lock he makes sure that the bottom of the lock doesn't leave the palm of his hand. Because he is cupping the key. The lock opens when he turns the lock in his hand. And he states at the end that he shows the illusion of opening a lock. Even so, with enough patients and practice the shims do work. Use a little bit of oil or spit on the shim it helps to slide by the locking mechanism easier.

[@Jpom22]

a much faster way? a good solid hammer - whack the base downward, where the loop meets the base. or use a screwdriver through the loop, whack the screwdriver downward where it meets the base. or a .45 bullet will do it too. :)

[@BigEd085]

or bolt cutters

[@gandalfgrey4336]

Edward Yasko those are loud and heavy methods. Lmao

[@VioletViridian]

Not sure, I think liquid nitrogen works as well, since we seem to be listing all methods possible.

[@ASUcontrol]

From the first time I opened handcuffs with a paperclip, I was hooked on locksmithing This is a great instructional video. If you want to keep bad people from doing this, buy better locks.

[@seaburg38]

Amazing! I once saw a locksmith open a padlock with a pocket knife. I'd like to see you open one that is in use, such as in a locker.

[@Stevegetslucky]

I`ve always found a quick spray of some sort of lubricant does wonders, helps the shim slide. especialy locks that have been out in the weather for a while.

[@DennisMilesEVprofessor]

I love it, as a locksmith by hobby I have been picking locks for 45 years but I always used 2 inch pieces of steel tape measures and they usually cut my fingertips until i put sticky tape on the end by my finger and steel lasts for many openings I trim the metal to shape with my electrician's scissors...

[@tokorev747777]

Oh my god your videos are so awesome!!!! Im stripping my MRE's and making a bunch of these out of coke cans to put in my Tact bag!

[@LandSnipe415]

Good ending disclaimer. Thanks for the lesson. This'll help at work. -Steve G., Building Engineer

[@ndwrestler]

@brandon nachobusiness Actually, sir, I'm doing a research project for a class. I'm testing to see how many people will reply to a "stupid comment/question" when they in fact know it was stupid, but feel the need to say something anyways. Congratulations. You were the only one who replied. I hate to say it, but it seems as if I'm not the one who is an idiot.

[@flashfire157]

you should draw a template and post it so the viewers can print it out and trace the design onto the aluminum. great video as usual!

[@EnigmaV8]

Walk around with bolt cutters all the time. You're a genius!

[@Josef_R]

@MigitSniper Note on Naming: Sir Humphry Davy proposed the name aluminum for the metal, however, the name aluminium was adopted to conform with the "ium" ending of most elements. This spelling is in use in most countries. Aluminium was also the spelling in the U.S. until 1925, when the American Chemical Society officially decided to use the name aluminum instead.

[@defender4Jesus]

That is freaking awesome!!! Good to know for when all SHTF!!

[@sraike]

Great demonstration! Thanks

[@hoangvu4060]

Very interesting and helpful to locksmith students! Thanks!

[@KNIGHTJUMPS]

Thanks for the info. I did realize you had to shim both sides on a double hinge. I believe I can do it now that I have accurate information.

[@Feintgames]

Thanks for all of the uploads. These videos are really informative and this one in particular was quite an eye opener.

[@matttcoburn]

Great concept Peter.....going to try it myself!

[@VTV-Live]

Great tip, this may come in handy someday.

[@qoaa]

this works pretty good, took me about 15 minutes of practice with an old combination lock I had and was able to pop it open, took 3 shims to do it though

[@kadieyoung4250]

That is so cool!!!!! I did not know this was possible. very very interesting.

[@josephtan1818]

note that this only work with most of the lock w/ spring mechanism but for a pad lock that lacked springs cannot be opened this way and the abloy protec series has anti-pick disc on them

[@rosstga]

Enjoyed, so basic appreciate knowing instead of using bulk cutters to destroy a lock that you have lost a key too. Cheers Ross

[@TheBlueEyeDevil]

Nice to know, and thanks to others about stronger shims

[@sbunny8]

Master Lock Co. recently redesigned their 1500 model combination padlocks so they are no longer vulnerable to being shimmed. The coke can trick only works on older versions of the lock.

[@Marcggn]

Well done! You have now taught a criminal how to break into my shed. LoL but good vid

[@rickpayne90]

wow...awesome stuff, gonna role that into my repertoire

[@HotReloads]

Will this technique work on four number code locks? This is a great video by the way

[@liquidflorian]

w00t! I saw this in a DefCon vid a year or two ago, right on!

[@alkh3myst]

Knowing how to do this if you don't have access to a bolt cutter, or don't want somebody to know you opened their lock...PRICELESS!

[@Calaban619]

This channel should be called "How to make something out of household items that will get you thrown in jail when a Cop discovers it in your possession"

[@tootall11211]

that's the beauty of these versus pro made ones. These get tossed aside after use, unlike bolt cutters or the like. They're nothing a cop would look twice at, as if they'd even care. If they show up, they make out a report, that's the end of it.

[@LuLu6214]

I hate to break it to you but 2 locksmiths taught me this among other things. It works. Although buying the locksmith grade shims are better.

[@ericjohnson1472]

Great. Lock opener, eye opener

[@homeboy391]

Saw this done on the show "Better Call Saul" but didn't believe it could actually be done! Wow!

[@LuLu6214]

Other cans work too. My buddy did it with several types. All of which worked.

[@Mercer2003]

did it on my first try! thanks man saved me from having to destroy a toolbox lol

[@whatzause]

You are a real nice guy!

[@bmfieldson]

I tried it and got it to work on my second try!

[@samwebb1990]

your just teaching people to get sticky fingers on things that are chained up hahaha nice one lol!

[@miketennor5684]

A true public service. You mother should be very proud of you. Hope you're this good with hand cuffs.

[@Billman66]

Shimming a padlock has been around for a while in the correctional setting. What's impressive is that inmates make the shims without benefit of snips, cutters, pliers, etc.

[@trenitie3699]

it accualy works ive done it he tells the truth. You can even buy professional shims

[@CMonsterGT]

I like how it magically opens after he turns the lock 90 degrees!

[@acevern8761]

dude i loved the lock pick vid i was sitting here watching this and was like wth so i decided to do it myself but the only thing i could find was an old 2 liter bottle so i cut some M's with rounded center and the lock i had was master lock double shim needed used the plastic 2 liter shims and it actually workd not only once but 2x n row on first attempts very nice trick to know .

[@zapadeeboom]

Yes, it's VERY obvious that he's using a key in the 2nd part of the double lock. If you watch him the first time he keeps shifting his left hand (screen right) and exposing the bottom of the lock, but the 2nd time he keeps the bottom of the lock concealed the whole time and as someone else said he quickly puts it out of camera view after he opens it.

[@csking666]

I tried it with an old lock that I could not remember the combo to. Cordless grinder or bolt cutters are less hassle but I can always go that route. Nothing wrong with being able to improvise.

[@Gold586]

I wonder if you spray the lock with liquid wrench would the process go faster?

[@bgemski]

I can do this now! Thanks!

[@fishinpolejoe]

It's not my video. I was agreeing with you that it would be difficult to pick the lock if the lock was actually in use and not just being held in the hand. That's why I quoted your comment and said "^This!", because I was thinking the same thing.

[@lrmodranoel]

I scrolled down to wright a coment, but someone beat me to it. Your grip on the lock gives you away.

[@cameronbalfe241]

thanks for the help i just did it!

[@lrmodranoel]

I scrollrd down to wright a note, but someone beat me to it. You have a key in your hand. Holding the lock so tight give you away.

[@beerycolton]

I can confirm that this works. just tried it on an old lock from gym that I forgot the password to. it took a couple tries to get it the right size to fit but once I figured out the right size, the thing came open in about 10 seconds. Shame they're one time use but it's not like I can't go get another can and make 8 more.

[@mishkakapczynski5113]

Do you have to turn the shim clockwise or anti clockwise?

[@xJayToTheAx]

A lot of garden sheds are going to get visit tonight

[@jacobcornel3660]

Could you make a video just showing how to make the thing out of the can.

[@chrispeterson6117]

For everybody saying this is BS, the use of shims to open padlocks is really common knowledge. Google "Padlock Shims" and you can find them professionally made in sets of about a dozen for around 20 bucks. What's being demonstrated here is homemade shims. Do your own research people.

[@iseeu-fp9po]

Today I went down to my shed and the combination lock woudn't open. I noticed some very slight aluminum shavings right where the lock would open, like in this video. I'm beginning to suspect someone tried to open the lock but couldn't. However, now the lock seems to be stuck because of the aluminum.

[@911Salvage]

Please do how to open a Coke can with a padlock. The knowledge would be very useful in dystopian scenarios.

[@asdfgidji879]

its pretty simple you have to push the top of the padlock into the tab of the coke can

[@randylmacwhite9666]

MacGyver style and really Mind Blown lad!

[@naldrus6418]

can u do that if the padlock is on the locker?? sorry for the grammar if im wrong...

[@tsoer111]

First off, welcome to the internet. First day here? Also, just 'cause the dude moves the lock around doesn't mean you need to do so. It's simply easier to see what is going on if you move the lock, which you don't really need to do if you're trying to open the lock instead of shooting a video showing how to open the lock.

[@564crazyone]

Hi, I lost my key. It's a small padlock. I tried to insert the shim, but it isn't getting in. So please help me. I don't want to break the lock.

[@buddyboyudon]

If you check most padlocks ,the pin fits in the hole so tight.There is not enough gap to insert a shim. It it were thinner, It would not be strong enough to push open the catch anyway!

[@obenrob]

That sure is a nice garage you have there

[@miguelshihto]

Pardon my ignorance, but what does your bracelet represent? I'm genuinely curious.

[@jaynareynolds3684]

When you inserted the shims you moved your hands out of the frame and we couldn't see how you did it. Didn't you review this video before you posted it?