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• Advice
• Warning
• What you need

• Many lock lubricants have a simple nozzle that can feed the lubricant directly into the groove in the locking shaft.

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Part 2 of 3: Unlock conventional cylinder latch locks

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   Notice the main goal of poking the lock. While using the spinner gently to press into the groove of the locking shaft, you will use the pusher to push each pin in the groove up. When a pin is raised high enough, the pressure from the spinner will prevent it from falling and you can continue to push the next pin. When all the pins are raised the lock will open.

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   Determine the direction of key rotation. Insert the spinner into the top or bottom of the lock slot, then gently rotate to apply torque (pressure) to the locking shaft. The locking shaft will rotate in one direction more than the other. This is the direction of the key rotation.
   • Take care not to put too much pressure on the rotating tree. While trying to push the handle up, use only one finger to put pressure on the spinner.

3. 

   Detect and examine the pin with a poke. Insert the poke into the lock slot. Gently touch the handle bar with the stick, and select an accessible pin. Gently press and gradually increase the pressure on the stick until you feel the pin spring come up. Pull out the poke.
   • Try to keep the picture of the handle bar in mind. This way you can track where the pin has been pushed up in case you have to start poking again.
   • By applying stronger pressure on each pin, you can check the resistance of the latch spring. Some pins may be stiffer than others and require more pressure.
   • In general, the inner workings of a padlock are relatively light. Always take good care to avoid accidentally damaging the lock or breaking the puncture.

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   Use the turntable to apply gentle pressure on the lock groove. Insert the spinner into the top or bottom of the lock slot and rotate it gently. Feel the movement of the locking shaft. Stop twisting the spinner. Repeat this process a few times.
   • At this point, your goal is to feel the stiffness of the locking shaft and the position where the bolts block inside the locking mechanism, and prevent the locking shaft from rotating.

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   Find the blocking bar. Turn the spindle to apply gentle pressure on the locking shaft again.Insert the stick into the lock slot, and gently touch the pins while maintaining pressure on the spinner. Stop pressing with the turntable. Continue this process until you realize that one pin catches more locking than the others while maintaining slight pressure. This is the first latch bar.
   • When you find the latch bar blocking, continue to keep the pressure steady with the spinner. Pressing too hard will cause the lock to become stuck, too lightly the latch will fall.

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   Each push of the latch. While using the spinner to maintain a steady pressure, you will raise the first latch with the stick. Finally, the spinner can move the locking shaft a very small distance. The first peg has now been pushed into place. Use your poke to find the next pin that is blocking more of the rest and raise it. Repeat until all the pins are lifted.
   • With many conventional locks, the pins are placed front to back or vice versa. However, this is not always the case.
   • Raise the latch slowly to make it easier to position it. Once mastered, you can do it faster, especially when combined with the scratching technique, which will be explained below.
   • Whenever you force the spin tree too hard, the lock will become stuck. In this case, you must release the pressure to release the latch and start over.

7. 

   Unlock the lock. When the last latch is pushed into position, the padlock will fully detach and open. You may have to use a more forceful spinner to rotate the lock. You can squeeze the stick a little harder if it is still in the lock groove, although care should be taken to avoid breaking it. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Using scratching techniques

1. 

   Use the spinner and the stick to feel the lock structure. Often you will have to use the spinner to feel the lock. Insert the pusher into the lock slot and gently touch the position of the pins. Press a latch bar to check the stiffness of the spring.
   • Although scratching often helps the knowledgeable person unlock it faster, its principle is to poke pegs one at a time, and will be easier for those with experience poking each pin.

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   Rake the post with a rake. You can use a regular poke or a rake to do this technique. Use the spinner to create a light and stable pressure on the locking shaft. Slowly and smoothly insert the rake into the lock slot. Pull the tool up and yank out of the lock slot.
   • When the rake is pulled out of the lock groove, only the tip of the tool will put pressure on the lock groove.
   • The rake should be long enough to make contact with all the locks in the lock when raking.

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   Listen for the key to fall. You often have to scratch several times before you succeed. After scratching, you can hear the sound in the lock when you stop pressing with the spinner. The sound of a falling pin indicates that you are using the spinner with the right pressure.

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   Pull the rake tool back and forth along the unopened pins. Rake the pins as described above. While using the spinner to create stable pressure on the locking shaft, use the rake head to "rake" the unopened pins. If the pin does not open, stop pressing the spinner and start over. Continue until the lock opens.
   • When most of the pins will not open, you may need to force the stick to rotate more forcefully and slightly increase the force of the rake.
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Advice

• The locks are as simple as the locks used for cash boxes or desks, you don't even need to "poke". Just insert a flat metal stick all the way into the lock slot, then rotate clockwise while pushing the tree up and down.
• Smoothing the pusher will help you slide it into the lock groove easier and also easier to manipulate.
• Practice poking around simple and inexpensive locks, and even old-fashioned locks that you can buy at an antique or used store.

Warning

• If you do this correctly, poking the padlock will not damage it. However, there is always a risk of damaging the locking device.
• In some regions, owning a padlock hooker may require proof of your intention to break into someone else's home.
• Never push too hard with the key pusher while trying to open it, as the lock may be damaged or the stick is broken.

What you need

• Lock
• The padlock kit (minimum you need a spinner and a jab).
• Lock lubricants (such as graphite lubricants)