MIT Lock Picking Guide

At a glance..

The theory of lock picking is the theory of exploiting mechanical defects. There are a few basic concepts and definitions but the bulk of the material consists of tricks for opening locks with particular defects or characteristics. The organisation of this manual reflects this structure. The first few chapters present the vocabulary and basic information about locks and lock picking. There is no way to learn lock picking without practicing, so one chapter presents a set of carefully chosen exercises that will help you learn the skills of lock picking.

The details..

'MIT Guide to Lock Picking' by Theodore T. Tool is an educational booklet that provides a comprehensive introduction on how to pick locks. The book explains the theory behind lock picking and presents tricks for opening different types of locks with specific characteristics or defects.

The manual starts with basic concepts and definitions about locks followed by carefully chosen exercises that help readers develop their skills in lock picking. It emphasizes the importance of practice as there are no shortcuts when it comes to learning this skill.

One important thing emphasized throughout the book is that lockpicking should only be used legally, ethically, or if you have explicit permission from a property owner. This chapter also highlights other ways one can bypass a locked door without causing damage through brute force techniques such as using bolt mechanisms instead of keys.

MIT Guide To Lock Picking' concludes with descriptions of various mechanical traits found in locks along with techniques used for recognizing them so they can be exploited effectively while attempting lock-picks.