Useful if you ve lost your keys.
How to unlock a locked door with a hairpin.
How to open a locked drawer or door.
To open a locked door with a bobby pin separate the 2 ends so you re left with a 90 degree angle in the middle of the pin.
You need to hold the lock throughout the entire process.
Turn the lock lightly in the direction you would use to open it.
It won t move very far but this pressure is important.
Insert the card between the lock and door frame then bend the card back to force the lock open.
While it has been tainted in many people s minds as something only done by criminals it is in fact a skill that could very well save your life if k.
It s not meant to be used for illegal activities.
Just insert the screwdriver into the small hole and press the button on the inside of the handle with it to unlock the door.
Use your lever as if it was a key turning the lock as if you were about to open the door.
Easy method to use a bobby pin to open a locked door for any reason.
You should also twist another bobby pin to form a hook which you ll need to turn the lock.
For an interior door that has a small hole in the handle you can use a small screwdriver to unlock it.
This video shows how to make lockpicks from two hairpins and is just for fun.
Then insert the flat end of the pin into the lock and bend the tip so the rest of the pin is pressed against the door.
It should not however be heavy pressure.
How to pick a lock with only bobby pins.
Lock picking is as old as locks themselves and is enjoyed as a hobby and practical skill worldwide.