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fandomhigh2013-08-09 02:43 pm
bitten_notshy) wrote in fandomhigh2013-08-09 02:43 pm
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Detecting 101, Friday, Period 2
The students would find their desks had been set in a row today, and an array of locks were jumbled together on a table in the front.
"Today, we're talking about lockpicking," Jack said, likely surprising exactly no one. "It may be the most useful class in this term. Even if you never use it to get into a place you shouldn't be -- which isn't something I'd recommend, of course -- there will come a time when you lock yourself out of your house or apartment, and being able to pick the lock will save you a call to the locksmith."
He plucked a lock off the table and held it up. "There are many different kinds of locks; the type we're focusing on today is a simple tumbler lock with a key. Inside the lock, there's a series of pins. When you put your key into it, you're pushing the pins out of the way. This allows the lock to turn over, permitting you to go inside. So when you're picking a lock, what you're trying to do is get those pins out of the way without having the proper key. The easiest way to do it is to use a thin metal rod in the keyhole, like so --"
He made a few small motions with his hands and wrists, and in a moment the lock was undone.
"So, a hair pin may work occasionally, if the lock is simple enough. A credit card works differently -- you're basically using the card to push the bolt out of the way. Personally I've never seen it work, but any port in a storm. But if you know in advance you need to pick locks or are interested in lockpicking as a hobby, I'd recommend acquiring a lockpick kit. They're widely available on the internet, and they're what we'll be using today."
"We're going to watch a short film depicting lockpicking, and then it's your turn to try it. And if any of you already know how to pick this type of lock and want something more challenging, let me know and I'll set you up."
And then he started the movie.
"Today, we're talking about lockpicking," Jack said, likely surprising exactly no one. "It may be the most useful class in this term. Even if you never use it to get into a place you shouldn't be -- which isn't something I'd recommend, of course -- there will come a time when you lock yourself out of your house or apartment, and being able to pick the lock will save you a call to the locksmith."
He plucked a lock off the table and held it up. "There are many different kinds of locks; the type we're focusing on today is a simple tumbler lock with a key. Inside the lock, there's a series of pins. When you put your key into it, you're pushing the pins out of the way. This allows the lock to turn over, permitting you to go inside. So when you're picking a lock, what you're trying to do is get those pins out of the way without having the proper key. The easiest way to do it is to use a thin metal rod in the keyhole, like so --"
He made a few small motions with his hands and wrists, and in a moment the lock was undone.
"So, a hair pin may work occasionally, if the lock is simple enough. A credit card works differently -- you're basically using the card to push the bolt out of the way. Personally I've never seen it work, but any port in a storm. But if you know in advance you need to pick locks or are interested in lockpicking as a hobby, I'd recommend acquiring a lockpick kit. They're widely available on the internet, and they're what we'll be using today."
"We're going to watch a short film depicting lockpicking, and then it's your turn to try it. And if any of you already know how to pick this type of lock and want something more challenging, let me know and I'll set you up."
And then he started the movie.
Lecture + Movie [8/09]