They re called key pins because they touch the key when you insert a key into the plug.
How to pick a front door lock with a pen.
For double front entry doors two handle sets will be needed one for each door.
There are two main types of locks.
Insert the flattened paperclip above the tension wrench pushing until you meet resistance.
No need to climb through windows this video shows you how to pick the lock on your front door.
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You need a tension bar and a lock pick.
Insert the tension wrench into the lock opening s bottom and turn the lock to the side as if you were unlocking the door with a key.
Usually one door is active and locks unlocks while the other one is inactive.
The result should look something similar to this.
Next stick the straight end of the hairpin about one centimeter or about 1 3 of an inch into the keyhole of your lock and apply enough pressure to bend the end of the pin into a hook.
This is called the handedness of a door.
Typically both are found on your front and back doors.
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Left handed doors are attached to the left side of the door jamb while right handed doors are attached to the right side of the jamb.
Above each key pin is a driver pin that s spring loaded.
Choose if you want your door to swing open to the left or right.
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Push up on the pin with the paperclip.
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The holes contain key pins colored red of different lengths.
Start by pulling the bobby pin apart and roughly straightening it as such.
Pick the lock on your front door.
There are also different styles of handle sets.
To make this decision simple choose a door with the same handedness as your old door.