Becoming a locksmith requires a great set of skill in order to handle all kinds of lock problems. But if you’re in a situation that you have lost your key and locked out you can try to pick the lock by yourself, all you need are a few basic tools that might come in handy.
Here are 5 tools and what they’re used for:
Tension Wrench
This tool for is very important as it applies pressure to the lock’s cylinder while you work with a certain pick tool to manipulate the pins inside the lock.
Hook Pick
This toll is perfect for experts and enable lifting the pins inside the lock one by one and it is very good for precise work.
Rake Pick
This picking tool can move several pins at once which make it quick and easy pick for simple locks. It is the favorite picking tool for any beginner.
Wafer Pick
Like its name suggests, this tool is designed to open wafer locks and it is very easy to use.
Round Pick
This picking tool has a rounded tip and it is recommended for locks with a circular mechanism like bike locks for example, but it can also be very useful to open wafer locks as well.
