Padlocks are thought by many to be nearly impossible to break into, especially today's chromed steel versions. What you may not know is how easy it is to break into them with something as simple as a soda can. Watch the method below.
By learning this method yourself, you can learn to look for locks that this doesn't work on, or at least are incredibly difficult to open using this trick.
Remember, no lock is unbreakable. Thieves are very resourceful, so have backup plans and backup plans for your backup plans. At some point, the thieves will find the hassle of stealing from you to be more trouble than it's worth.
This is an excellent trick to learn for when SHTF.
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Good video
As a locksmith, I will tell you padlocks are a total false security that can be picked faster than making these shims…..
im almost positive he had the key in there the second time.
Why bother with all that when you can use a towel?
Okay, I’ll bite….
I knew about the soda can trick, but how’s the towel work?
12″ crescent wrench or pipe wrench put it on twist and waala open lock…. no effort
A seven pin cylinder lock can be opened in ten seconds with the right lock pick & tension wrench , a little knowledge and the right tools can open every door lol .
Twist a towel tightly, slip it through, and a quick/strong yank will pop the shackle right out.
Two hits with a 5lb sledgehammer,, works in seconds..
Saw crazy Russian hacker perform this
I think you taught me that
Mike Erdley
Zane has already done this lol
Looks easy when the lock is in your hands, try it while its locked on a big chain or clasp. A good wack with a hammer will do the trick.
I was going to post that exactly. Thank you.
Great minds think alike
Eric Winsor