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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...