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2. Lever tumbler lock - Wikipedia

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   A type of lock pick used to pick lever tumbler locks. Lever tumbler locks can be picked with a tool called a curtain pick which is inserted into the keyway of the lock, and a force is applied to the locking bolt. The pick is then used to lift each lever inside the lock to the correct height so that the locking bolt can pass.

3. Snap gun - Wikipedia

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   The same physical principles are involved in lock bumping, but the snap gun automates the transfer-of-energy process. A correctly applied snap gun can open a lock very quickly compared to traditional lock picking, but the sharp impact is more likely to damage the lock mechanism than raking, which mimics normal key movements.

4. Lock picking - Wikipedia

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   Lock picking is the practice of unlocking a lock by manipulating the components of the lock device without the original key. Although lock-picking can be associated with criminal intent , it is an essential skill for the legitimate profession of locksmithing , and is also pursued by law-abiding citizens as a useful skill to learn, or simply as ...

5. Glossary of locksmithing terms - Wikipedia

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   The segment of a key which enters the keyway of a lock and has key cuts machined into it. On a bit key the blade is called a bit. [3] Bolt stump In lever tumbler locks, a bolt stump is a rectangular part located above the talon, and passes through the slot in the levers as the bolt moves. [4] Bottom pin See key pin. Break

6. Lock bumping - Wikipedia

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   Certain clicking and vibrating tools designed for bumping can also be used. These allow for rapid repetition of bumping. Though some locks have advertised "bump proof" features, only a rare few key-pin locks cannot be bumped. A different tool with a similar principle of operation is a pick gun. [3]

7. Mortise lock - Wikipedia

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   The mortise locks used at Monticello were warded locks. [2] The term "warded lock" refers to the lock mechanism, while the term "mortise lock" refers to the bolt location. Warded locks contain a series of static obstructions, or wards, within the lock box; only a key with cutouts to match the obstructions will be able to turn freely in the lock ...

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9. Locksport - Wikipedia

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   Lock picking has existed for as long as locks have, and recreational lock picking has as well. King Louis XVI of France (1754–1793) was a keen designer, picker and manipulator of locks. [1] Notes from the MIT Roof and Tunnel Hacking community [2] were made widely available in 1991 as The MIT Guide to Lock Picking.