30 Second DIY Paperclip Lock Picks

Using nothing more than two paperclips and a multi-tool, you can have a functioning set of lock picks in 30 seconds.
To begin, unfold your first paperclip and leave the natural U-shape at the top. Carefully use pliers to compress this shape so it’s thin, but still parallel. Next, place about 1/4 inch of the flattened end into your pliers and bend to about 90 degrees.
Now with your tension wrench created, it’s time to make your pick. Simply bend out one side of the paperclip and use your pliers to create the pick of your choice. Depending on your plier skills, you can make anything from a single hook to a more complicated rake. We’ve elected to go with just a simple hook.
With that done, you’re ready to get picking! When using these picks, it’s important to remember that the softer metal of paperclips means leverage is your enemy. You may need to play around with your hand position to find the right spot. Patience is key and once you find a good spot, you’ll have your lock open in no time.
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[@Alfador42]

"Patience is key"
I saw what you did there.

[@CaliforniaTravelVideos]

And the Key is patient :)

[@Hwinyii]

​And patient is dea-'​@@CaliforniaTravelVideos

[@fxceless4lyfe]

For 3 days I was broke. Thank you for this 👍👍

[@justinsigmund6200]

I have found that for your turning tool, if you twist the two ends of the handle together, it helps make it more rigid and you get more feedback from picking.

[@Khetomi1]

If you have a bad enough lock you can skip over the actual pick and use a zip tie as a rake

[@secondswell]

If I ever am in a situation where I dont have my picks and have to improvise picks from paper clips it will be my luck that I'll make the picks and find out that the lock is a high end medico or abus lol.

[@asarahmed6229]

What do you mean you dont have your picks?

[@grimfaded]

@@asarahmed6229what else do you think that means

[@qawsedrfyu]

That was the exact situation I was in just the other day 😂 my coworker locked herself out of her locker, so I'm getting ready to rake open that cheap lock with my trusty paperclip lockpicking set and I come to find out she's the only one in the entire locker room with an abus lock...

[@Boxen_Aficionado]

I'm glad I found this now and not when I was young lol

[@thebiglumpgust676]

Man I love home invasion tutorial videos 😂

[@Carma281]

Thanks, I just got my bike lock open thanks to this video.

[@bvs4064]

I love the fact that this video is exactly 1 minute

[@christiancooper478]

Until the landlord fixes the fuse box and all the electrical stuff that I have to keep resetting 5 times a week, it's only fair compensation that I take the coins from his coin-operated washer and dryer. Plus I could definitely use the quarters.

[@dominiksebestyen1912]

0:47 then i will open the lock with my patience

[@Neutral2228]

Bro thanks for the new house

[@whiteblaze6818]

This is very useful

[@raghavkedia8687]

Thanks man, Thanks a lot 🫂

[@bigfishy7624]

good to know for if i am in a serial killer dungeon and have exactly two paperclips and pliers on hand

[@randomman.5]

Thanks for the new military base bruh

[@animesavedmylife3648]

What about tempering them?

[@Yoda692]

Thanks for the free bike

[@Amanda-vb5vd]

Do you have a camera in the room so if the slipper shoes that you have to break it

[@delbertbrunoe1937]

Okay how t d it without amulti tool?

[@killer-ic2pw]

pro tip: if u don't have tweezers teeth work just fine

[@Keplok79]

Facts

[@allgood6760]

Cool! 🔒📎

[@26000095]

Remember that time where Gear Tasting had a podcast that they put stuff out on?...

[@ITStactical]

Pepperidge Farm remembers...
Sorry if the content isn't up to snuff for you. We're definitely working up new episodes though. ~ Rob

[@26000095]

ITS Tactical / Imminent Threat Solutions I mean, it’s been since December 9th lol
I’m really looking forward to the next 25 min “in depth” review of something
I would like to hear what y’all think about Luxe Tipis or if you can get your hands on one to test out?

[@theoruehsen4900]

Does this work on master pads?

[@henry3503]

Everything wprks on master locks, hell other master locks work on master locks

[@sebastianbudz3109]

I love you so much

[@user-xi3on9nu9q]

Nice rolex

[@grymmreaper]

What happened to gear tasting videos ? I miss those.

[@Ballistic_Turtle]

My desire to know what new gear tastes likes must be sated!

[@qforzatek]

I had to lockpick to open my grandmothers room because she locked it on accident

[@donaldjrtrumpy8511]

Watching this in Poland where lockpicking tools are banned

[@Bluenews5]

😂 the like was for "educational" purposes only.😂

[@TxTrey4510]

I watched this vid because I left my key inside my house 😭💀

[@TheTroyTate]

Did you ever get in? 😂😂

[@wrestlingconnoisseur]

My lockpicking skill remains at -2, regardless of the tutorial. :(

[@paulromero4779]

Qq

[@ChristophBrinkmann]

So I love this but "depending on your skills" is worthless as advice

[@krpkrp3033]

Yes, another lock without security pins in it. Locks of that type (Euro lock) will have security pins in them. Real picks will be needed. Click Bait.

[@UnitedRebelMilitia]

I have collected 139 padlocks so far idk why ppl hang ‘em on the bridges and stuff but hey free money/practice ig