With lost keys you hope that you are dealing with a post lock.
How to slip a door lock.
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.
Press down on the button on the rear of the wd 40 canister to begin releasing the lubricant into the lock.
Slide the plastic between the frame and the door either above or below the lock you are trying to slip.
Keep one side of the rope in each hand.
Push up on the pin with the paperclip.
This video shows the principal of how latch locks can be slipped open using locksmiths slipping cards and also how you can protect your property from such e.
For more information on slipping locks check out our most recent blog post lock slipping tips.
Post locks are the easiest to work with because you just need to loop them and pull them up to unlock your door.
Cut it so it s roughly the size of your hand and in the shape of a rectangle.
How to slip a slam lock with a coke bottle.
Find a coke bottle milk bottle plastic folder or any other slim piece of plastic slightly larger than your hand.
Hold down the spray button until the wd 40 begins to overflow from the lock opening.
Keep holding the tension wrench and apply pressure.
You can use shoe laces tied into a slip knot and work the thin rope between the door and the frame.
Don t be afraid to use a liberal amount of oil a sticky lock needs the attention.
This makes life and security just that little bit easier.