January 8, 2012

How to Pick a Lock Using a Drill

How many times have you locked yourself out? If you’re like most people, you lock yourself out at least twice a year so there’s no reason to be ashamed. However, it is a shame that you have to pay a locksmith each and every time. It’s understandable if you don’t know how to pick locks yet because not a lot of people do. But is that reason enough to make someone richer at your expense? This is especially applicable today when every dollar counts.

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How much do you have to pay for lockpicking services? In most areas, it can cost as much as $150 just for the locksmith to come to you. This price will go up if it’s nighttime or if it’s the weekends. This is a minimum charge that will go up for every tool that he pulls out and every move that he makes. Of course, you also have to go through the troubles of finding a locksmith that’s willing to go to your home and if you find any, you’d have to wait for hours for him to come.

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What you don’t know is you can do something about it. Drilling is a very popular method done by common people and locksmiths alike. Yes, there’s a possibility that he’ll just do what you could have done in the first place. While it’s true that you’d have to replace the lock, the cost is significantly lower. Best of all, you don’t have to wait for him to come and charge you exorbitant rates.

Obviously, you need a drill for this job. A high-powered drill is advised. As for the bit, it’s best to use a 3/8 inch bit. It’s also important that you use a bit made of titanium or cobalt to make sure that it won’t break. After all, you’re drilling through metal. Here’s what you have to do if you need to pick a doorknob lock using a drill.

1. Lubricate the drill and the keyhole with silicon to lessen the friction. Friction can make the job harder so it’s best to avoid it.
2. Protect your eyes with goggles. There will be bits that will be flying around so protect your eyes.
3. Position the tip of the drill bit a few centimeters above the keyhole. Don’t drill directly through the keyhole.
4. You should feel some resistance as you’re drilling through the pins. Once you drill through all the 4 or 5 pins, take out the drill bit.
5. Change the drill bit to a 1/4 inch one. Drill through the hole that you initially made.
6. Insert a flat head screwdriver through the keyhole and the hole that you made and turn it towards the direction that opens the doorknob. You’re done!

This procedure doesn’t require any practice but it’s up to you if you want to. Just follow these steps and you should be able to open your own doorknob. Once you’ve replaced it with a new doorknob, you’ll realize that you just made a lot of savings. Just remember to be careful when using the drill.

The writer presents in-depth lock picking guides, along with beneficial tips on improving home security. Learn more about this writer by going to the lock picking website.