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Intro to Lockpicking

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Slide 1: Intro to Lockpicking — Slide 1 of 107 · Intro to Lockpicking

Slide 2: First, a word about rules… — Slide 2 of 107 · First, a word about rules…

Slide 3: The Three Kinds of Lock-Opening — Slide 3 of 107 · The Three Kinds of Lock-Opening

Slide 4: The Three Kinds of Lock-Opening — Slide 4 of 107 · The Three Kinds of Lock-Opening

Slide 5: The Three Kinds of Lock-Opening — Slide 5 of 107 · The Three Kinds of Lock-Opening

Slide 6: The Three Kinds of Lock-Opening — Slide 6 of 107 · The Three Kinds of Lock-Opening

Slide 7: The Three Kinds of Lock-Opening — Slide 7 of 107 · The Three Kinds of Lock-Opening

Slide 8: The Three Kinds of Lock-Opening — Slide 8 of 107 · The Three Kinds of Lock-Opening

Slide 9: Lockpicking is Simple! — Slide 9 of 107 · Lockpicking is Simple!

Slide 10: Pin Tumbler Locks — Slide 10 of 107 · Pin Tumbler Locks

Slide 11: Pin Tumbler Locks — Slide 11 of 107 · Pin Tumbler Locks

Slide 12: Pin Tumbler Locks — Slide 12 of 107 · Pin Tumbler Locks

Slide 13: Outer View — Slide 13 of 107 · Outer View

Slide 14: Outer View — Slide 14 of 107 · Outer View

Slide 15: Inner View — Slide 15 of 107 · Inner View

Slide 16: Anatomy of a Lock — Slide 16 of 107 · Anatomy of a Lock

Slide 17: Anatomy of a Lock — Slide 17 of 107 · Anatomy of a Lock

Slide 18: Attempt Without a Key — Slide 18 of 107 · Attempt Without a Key

Original animated diagram from slide 18 — Slide 18 of 107 · Attempt Without a Key

Slide 19: Operating With a Key — Slide 19 of 107 · Operating With a Key

Original animated diagram from slide 19 — Slide 19 of 107 · Operating With a Key

Slide 20: Pin Stacks — Slide 20 of 107 · Pin Stacks

Slide 21: Key Operation — Slide 21 of 107 · Key Operation

Original animated diagram from slide 21 — Slide 21 of 107 · Key Operation

Slide 22: One Bitting Too Low — Slide 22 of 107 · One Bitting Too Low

Slide 23: One Bitting Too High — Slide 23 of 107 · One Bitting Too High

Slide 24: In a Perfect World — Slide 24 of 107 · In a Perfect World

Original animated diagram from slide 24 — Slide 24 of 107 · In a Perfect World

Slide 25: In the Real World — Slide 25 of 107 · In the Real World

Slide 26: In the Real World — Slide 26 of 107 · In the Real World

Slide 27: In the Real World — Slide 27 of 107 · In the Real World

Original animated diagram from slide 27 — Slide 27 of 107 · In the Real World

Slide 28: Attempt Without a Key — Slide 28 of 107 · Attempt Without a Key

Original animated diagram from slide 28 — Slide 28 of 107 · Attempt Without a Key

Slide 29: “Setting” a Binding Pin — Slide 29 of 107 · “Setting” a Binding Pin

Original animated diagram from slide 29 — Slide 29 of 107 · “Setting” a Binding Pin

Slide 30: The Key Pin Can Still Move Freely — Slide 30 of 107 · The Key Pin Can Still Move Freely

Original animated diagram from slide 30 — Slide 30 of 107 · The Key Pin Can Still Move Freely

Slide 31: Setting Multiple Pins — Slide 31 of 107 · Setting Multiple Pins

Original animated diagram from slide 31 — Slide 31 of 107 · Setting Multiple Pins

Slide 32: Take Caution to Avoid Over-Lifting — Slide 32 of 107 · Take Caution to Avoid Over-Lifting

Original animated diagram from slide 32 — Slide 32 of 107 · Take Caution to Avoid Over-Lifting

Slide 33: The Turning Tool — Slide 33 of 107 · The Turning Tool

Slide 34: Lockpicking is Simple! (redux) — Slide 34 of 107 · Lockpicking is Simple! (redux)

Slide 35: Turning Tool — Slide 35 of 107 · Turning Tool

Slide 36: Bad Turning Tool Usage (Pulling) — Slide 36 of 107 · Bad Turning Tool Usage (Pulling)

Slide 37: Better Turning Tool Usage (Pushing) — Slide 37 of 107 · Better Turning Tool Usage (Pushing)

Slide 38: Best Turning Tool Usage (Pushing Out at Tip) — Slide 38 of 107 · Best Turning Tool Usage (Pushing Out at Tip)

Slide 39: Good Turning Tool Pressure — Slide 39 of 107 · Good Turning Tool Pressure

Slide 40: Too Much Turning Tool Pressure! — Slide 40 of 107 · Too Much Turning Tool Pressure!

Slide 41: Which Pick do I use? — Slide 41 of 107 · Which Pick do I use?

Slide 42: Different Shapes for Different Purposes — Slide 42 of 107 · Different Shapes for Different Purposes

Slide 43: Hook: Direct Lifting — Slide 43 of 107 · Hook: Direct Lifting

Slide 44: Hook: Rocking Lifting — Slide 44 of 107 · Hook: Rocking Lifting

Slide 45: Be gentle! — Slide 45 of 107 · Be gentle!

Slide 46: Half-Diamond: Raking/Shoveling — Slide 46 of 107 · Half-Diamond: Raking/Shoveling

Slide 47: Half-Diamond: Counting Pins — Slide 47 of 107 · Half-Diamond: Counting Pins

Slide 48: Half-Diamond: Counting Pins — Slide 48 of 107 · Half-Diamond: Counting Pins

Slide 49: Half-Diamond: Counting Pins — Slide 49 of 107 · Half-Diamond: Counting Pins

Slide 50: Counting Pin Stacks — Slide 50 of 107 · Counting Pin Stacks

Slide 51: Counting Pin Stacks — Slide 51 of 107 · Counting Pin Stacks

Slide 52: Raking — Slide 52 of 107 · Raking

Slide 53: Raking — Slide 53 of 107 · Raking

Original animated diagram from slide 53 — Slide 53 of 107 · Raking

Slide 54: “Raking” vs. “Lifting” — Slide 54 of 107 · “Raking” vs. “Lifting”

Slide 55: Raking — Slide 55 of 107 · Raking

Slide 56: Raking — Slide 56 of 107 · Raking

Slide 57: Lifting — Slide 57 of 107 · Lifting

Slide 58: What is Jiggling ? — Slide 58 of 107 · What is Jiggling ?

Slide 59: What is Jiggling ? — Slide 59 of 107 · What is Jiggling ?

Slide 60: What is in your kit? Picks — Slide 60 of 107 · What is in your kit? Picks

Slide 61: What is in your kit? Turning Tools — Slide 61 of 107 · What is in your kit? Turning Tools

Slide 62: What is in your kit? Turning Tools — Slide 62 of 107 · What is in your kit? Turning Tools

Slide 63: What is in your kit? Turning Tools — Slide 63 of 107 · What is in your kit? Turning Tools

Slide 64: Turning Tool Position: “Edge of the Plug” — Slide 64 of 107 · Turning Tool Position: “Edge of the Plug”

Slide 65: “Standard” Turning Tools — Slide 65 of 107 · “Standard” Turning Tools

Slide 66: Space in the Keyway — Slide 66 of 107 · Space in the Keyway

Slide 67: Space in the Keyway — Slide 67 of 107 · Space in the Keyway

Slide 68: Careful to not Cause Extra Friction — Slide 68 of 107 · Careful to not Cause Extra Friction

Slide 69: “Standard” vs “Flat” Turning Tools — Slide 69 of 107 · “Standard” vs “Flat” Turning Tools

Slide 70: Turning Tool Position: “Center of the Plug” — Slide 70 of 107 · Turning Tool Position: “Center of the Plug”

Slide 71: More Space in the Keyway — Slide 71 of 107 · More Space in the Keyway

Slide 72: Turning Direction — Slide 72 of 107 · Turning Direction

Slide 73: Turning Direction — Slide 73 of 107 · Turning Direction

Slide 74: Who Wants To Try? — Slide 74 of 107 · Who Wants To Try?

Slide 75: Starter Exercises – Lift without tension — Slide 75 of 107 · Starter Exercises – Lift without tension

Slide 76: Starter Exercises – Lift without tension — Slide 76 of 107 · Starter Exercises – Lift without tension

Slide 77: Starter Exercises – Lift with tension — Slide 77 of 107 · Starter Exercises – Lift with tension

Slide 78: Starter Exercises – Lift with tension — Slide 78 of 107 · Starter Exercises – Lift with tension

Slide 79: Practice Locks — Slide 79 of 107 · Practice Locks

Slide 80: FAQs — Slide 80 of 107 · FAQs

Slide 81: The Two Most Important Things… — Slide 81 of 107 · The Two Most Important Things…

Slide 82: The Two Most Important Things… — Slide 82 of 107 · The Two Most Important Things…

Slide 83: Washington, D.C. — Slide 83 of 107 · Washington, D.C.

Slide 84: Questions? — Slide 84 of 107 · Questions?

Slide 85: Pick-Resistant Locks — Slide 85 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Locks

Slide 86: Pick-Resistant Keyways — Slide 86 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Keyways

Slide 87: Pick-Resistant Keyways — Slide 87 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Keyways

Slide 88: Pick-Resistant Keyways — Slide 88 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Keyways

Slide 89: Pick-Resistant Keyways — Slide 89 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Keyways

Slide 90: Pick-Resistant Keyways — Slide 90 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Keyways

Slide 91: Pick-Resistant Pins — Slide 91 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Pins

Slide 92: Pick-Resistant Pins – Spool Pin — Slide 92 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Pins – Spool Pin

Original animated diagram from slide 92 — Slide 92 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Pins – Spool Pin

Slide 93: Pick-Resistant Pins – Spool Pin Binding — Slide 93 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Pins – Spool Pin Binding

Original animated diagram from slide 93 — Slide 93 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Pins – Spool Pin Binding

Slide 94: Pick-Resistant Pins – Spool Pin Picking — Slide 94 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Pins – Spool Pin Picking

Original animated diagram from slide 94 — Slide 94 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Pins – Spool Pin Picking

Slide 95: Pick-Resistant Pins – Mushroom Pin — Slide 95 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Pins – Mushroom Pin

Original animated diagram from slide 95 — Slide 95 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Pins – Mushroom Pin

Slide 96: Pick-Resistant Pins – Serrated Pin — Slide 96 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Pins – Serrated Pin

Slide 97: Pick-Resistant Pins – ASSA “Sneaky” Pin — Slide 97 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Pins – ASSA “Sneaky” Pin

Original animated diagram from slide 97 — Slide 97 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Pins – ASSA “Sneaky” Pin

Slide 98: Pick-Resistant Pins – TrioVing “Double Mushroom” Pin — Slide 98 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Pins – TrioVing “Double Mushroom” Pin

Original animated diagram from slide 98 — Slide 98 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Pins – TrioVing “Double Mushroom” Pin

Slide 99: Pick-Resistant Locks — Slide 99 of 107 · Pick-Resistant Locks

Slide 100: Questions? — Slide 100 of 107 · Questions?

Slide 101: Resources for Learning More — Slide 101 of 107 · Resources for Learning More

Slide 102: Resources For Learning More — Slide 102 of 107 · Resources For Learning More

Slide 103: Resources For Learning More — Slide 103 of 107 · Resources For Learning More

Slide 104: Legal Questions — Slide 104 of 107 · Legal Questions

Slide 105: Legal Questions — Slide 105 of 107 · Legal Questions

Slide 106: Acquiring Locks — Slide 106 of 107 · Acquiring Locks

Slide 107: Washington, D.C. — Slide 107 of 107 · Washington, D.C.