Explore the mechanics of the Pin Tumbler Lock, the most common type of lock. This video covers the following topics: - Parts of a Pin Tumbler Lock (00:42) - How to insert keys (01:22) - The concept of ...

It's called a pin tumbler lock. You probably can see one now; these locks are common in door handles across America. But take a closer look, because the lock's mechanism helps explain both the UND men ...

CHICAGO — How does a lock work? The standard lock is called a ‘pin tumbler lock’. So, those pins of different length are what prevents the lock from opening without the proper key. When you can slide ...

Lock picking is defined by locksmiths as "the art of opening a lock without the key". There's many ways to accomplish this, but I'm specifically interested in using a lock pick set. Since locks vary ...

If you are smart, you wouldn’t hand your house key over to a stranger for a few minutes, right? But every time you use your key to unlock your door, you are probably broadcasting everything an ...