How to Pick a Lock With Scissors
Not being able to get into a locker, drawer or cabinet can be a very aggravating situation. Before panicking or paying big money for a locksmith to unlock it for you, consider breaking the lock yourself.
Ordinary combination or key locks, usually found around the home or in the office, can be opened easily when using scissors and the proper method.
Things You Will Need
- Lock
- Scissors with small blades
Warning
Applying pressure and twisting the scissors around can cause the scissors to suddenly snap or fly out of your hands, which could result in injury. To prevent injury, be extremely cautious and remained focused on what you are doing.
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Insert a pair of scissors into the hole of the lock as deeply as you can. The blades should be thin enough to fit into the whole of the lock. Instead of office or kitchen scissors, smaller scissors such manicuring or cuticle scissors are best suited for this procedure. Hold the scissors with firm but gentle pressure.
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Turn the scissors counter clock wise, from left to right, once the scissors are deeply inserted into the lock.
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Shift and move the scissors around until the lock is opened. It may take a few tries to successfully unlock the lock.
The Drip Cap
- Not being able to get into a locker, drawer or cabinet can be a very aggravating situation.
- Ordinary combination or key locks, usually found around the home or in the office, can be opened easily when using scissors and the proper method.
- The blades should be thin enough to fit into the whole of the lock.
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Writer Bio
Janel Lucas has been writing since 2007, specializing in fashion and beauty topics. Her work has appeared on multiple online magazines and websites, including the World News Network and DavidEikon.com. Lucas holds an Associate of Arts in journalism and mass communications. She is pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in communication from Notre Dame College.
Photo Credits
- lock image by Dwight Davis from Fotolia.com
- lock image by Dwight Davis from Fotolia.com
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