Open A Lock On A Door Non Destructively

To rap a lock.

Open a lock on a door non destructively.

Light torque is applied to the plug or cam with one hand the other hand uses a rubber mallet to gently hit the bottom of the cylinder. In such a case it is necessary to damage the cylinder in order to open the door. With years of experience we are able to open almost all types of lock non destructively from rim cylinders and deadlocks that you would commonly find on wooden doors to euro cylinders on upvc doors and everything in between. Any decent locksmith should at least try non destructive efforts first before resorting to drilling.

The entire lock assembly can then be slid out. The non locking side of the door should have a small hole likely on the face of the knob. If you usually carry around paperclips in your school backpack or your work bag then you re fully covered. The door lock must have an angled latch bolt that can be pried open in order for this method to work.

Poke the open tip into the lock. Most american locks are easy to disassembly in this way but many european profile locks do not have exposed pin chamber screws or casings. Professional locksmiths often face the problem that a door has been locked and it is no longer possible to open it non destructively. Rapping is a non destructive method of opening a pin tumbler cylinder without affecting internal components.

You simply need a straight stiff. Squirt the powder into the lock the graphite will make the lock easier to open. If the lock is paired with a reinforced strike plate this method will not work because the strike plate will essentially be barring access to the slanted latch. Paperclips are a great tool when you need to unlock your bedroom door lock.

Open a locked door with multipick opening entry tools. Look at the door hinges. When you insert the screwdriver in the hole where the lock is jiggle the screwdriver around until you hear the lock unlocking. Rapping is similar in function to key bumping but without the forensic implications.