key bumping
 

:eek:

Whilst looking at almax chains i came across this, crazy!

http://www.wikihow.com/Bump-a-Lock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwTVBWCijEQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUJWc7rIj8I&feature=related

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Hmmm... Interesting

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I learnt to pick locks a while ago when i was bored, never saw or tried this technique, will only work if the pins have straight edges though, the yale mushroom pins etc will make it alot harder.

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Used to be able to start my dads Vw Beetle with a pair of scissors :p

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lol!

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Used the same scissors to start his Honda twin too :p

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I had a mate who's Mini would open and start using any key whatsoever :)

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The bump technique works well in theory but not so well in practice. Having sold property for many years i became a dab hand at working around locks. Its a good skill to have ;)

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;)

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hahaha, there have been times in the past when ive had to tell clients to turn their backs while i get us in cos i forget the keys in the office or something, lol.

You'd be surprised just how easy some locks are.