How To Break A Door Lock With A Hammer And Screwdriver

Tap the side of the lock with a hammer or similar tool repeatedly.

How to break a door lock with a hammer and screwdriver.

Here is the lock we broke in seconds. At this exact moment if the right amount of torque is applied you will be able to unlock a door without a key. To bump a lock the bump key is inserted into the keyway and pressure is applied via a hammer or a screwdriver. In some cases the lock will require you insert a tool and twist.

Put your left hand over the screwdriver. More specifically you want to target the side that contains the fixed end of the shackle as the pins are located just underneath. All you need to do is apply a little bit of pressure on one end and then add a few taps at the other side in a specific spot and pop the thing opens pretty easily. For that the screwdriver will be indispensable but in a pinch you may be able to hammer the tip of the paperclip flat.

Put the flat screwdriver on the curb. Pound the lock over and over again using quick short strikes. Hit your hand as hard as you can with the hammer trying to force the screwdriver. Eventually you ll disengage enough of the pins to bump the lock open.

Take the hammer in your right hand.