Bump keys are modified keys used to pick cylinder-model locks. It is a technique that has been around for years and is often used by locksmiths and emergency personnel. Using bump key devices is easy, but it takes some practice and patience. Bump keys can be purchased online, or you can make your own devices. The procedure for making a bump key can be accomplished by most individuals with a bit of time, skill, and paitence.

A bump key only works in a lock that it fits into. If you make your own key, slide it into the locks you want to use it on prior to filing it all the way down. If the fit is tight or loose, the key will not work once it’s reshaped. Some lock companies provide bump keys that fit in all lock models manufactured under that particular name, like the Schlage SC20 Bump Key. You can also buy a key for a lock model and ask a locksmith to cut the key with the deepest valleys possible.

The most important factor to consider when using bump key devices is that very little tension is required to bump a lock. When you slide the bump key into the lock, do it gently to avoid getting the key stuck in the lock. Insert the key fully, and pull it out enough to hear one click. Exert very gentle pressure on the key in the opposite direction it’s meant to be turned. As you do this, use a hard object, such as a bump key hammer, to strike the end of it in the turning direction.

When you use a bump key, the energy that results from you tapping the key is transferred to the pins in the lock. The pins jump and enable the cylinder to turn. Once you have mastered how to make and use bump keys, you will never have to stress about being locked out of your house again.

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