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How to Pick a Lockwood Lock

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By Laura H.
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Picking a lock is a way of opening a lock without using a key. Some people study various locks to develop a skill for opening any type of lock. Lockwood locks are used for front and back doors to homes, along with business doors and lockers. To pick the lock you will need patience, and with some practice you will be able to pick the Lockwood lock in minutes. There are various sizes of Lockwood locks, and the following instructions refer to a 130/70 lock.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 2 tension wrenches Hook pick 130/70 Lockwood lock
  1. Step 1

    Notice the small jagged opening on the lock. The key with a jagged edge will open the 130/70 lock. Cut the hook part of the tension wrench down to about 1/2" for easy usage. This tool is a small thin tool that is shaped like the number 7.

  2. Step 2

    Place one of the tension wrenches in front of the top of the key opening. Put the small hook part of the wrench into the upper part of the key opening and put pressure on it. Then turn the handle towards the right. This will enable you to reach the back four pins by opening up the inside of the lock.

  3. Step 3

    Stick a hook pick into the top part of the key opening. This tool is small and thin like the tension wrench but it has a different tip, which is shaped like a hook. This tool moves the pins in the lock that will allow it to open. Feel out for the four back pins and push them up.

  4. Step 4

    Remove the hook pick and put another tension wrench on the bottom part of the key opening. Press down on it and turn the handle facing downwards. Remove the first tension wrench.

  5. Step 5

    Put the hook into the bottom part of the key opening. Feel out the front four pins and push them up. Once the front pins are pushed the lock will pop open.

Tips & Warnings
  • Purchase a lock pick kit to have all of the equipment you will need to pick various Lockwood locks.
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