How do I pick a combination lock?

Question

I forgot the code for the 5-digit round combination lock on the door to a closet in my house. This is the kind that has Roman numerals on the dial, and says 'simplex' on the lock. Does anyone know how to break the code, or pick the lock, etc?

Thanks

Answer 1

dude,when you find out email me:D

Answer 2

2 ideas:

1) pull gently on the shank, just enough to put pressure on the internal workings and turn the dial until you feel the shank "give" a little, then move on to the next number, DON'T forget to WRITE down the numbers AS you FIND them.

2) Get a stethoscope, put it against the lock and start dialing numbers, listening for the mechanism to "drop into place". DON'T forget to WRITE down the numbers AS you FIND them.

Answer 3

There is a way to break the code...you might need an exceptional amount of time though. First you Start with 111111 then go on to 111112 then go to 111113 etc. until you have gone all the way through or you discover what the code is.

Good Question!

Answer 4

In the book "Surely You're Joking Mr. Feynman," he describes how he used to go about figuring out combinations to combination locks that are already open. If it's currently locked, get boltcutters.

Answer 5

Dial the correct combination...or ask the custodian for a lock cutter.

Answer 6

Key locks are the only ones that can be "picked". Smarty.

You'll need to break it off or freeze it off.

Good luck...

Answer 7

Yes, buy an torch cutter n break into your own house

Answer 8

Cut it off and replace it. Can't tell people how to do this as then everyone who sees it will know and there would be a rash of theft...

Answer 9

you dont, stop trying to get into people stuff, the lock is on there for a reason

Answer 10

Bolt cutters.