All the cuts on a bump key are made to the maximum depth, so any key blank can be made into a bump key. Bump keys are manufacturer-specific. A Kwikset lock requires a bump key made from a Kwikset key. The same is true for other lock brands.
If you don't have a bump key, you can also bump a lock using a lock picking technique called raking. This can be accomplished using lock picks or improvised tools such as bobby pins.
Other types of locks which do not have pins, such as disc tumbler locks, magnetic locks, and electronic locks, cannot be opened using bump keys. Locks with trap pins also invulnerable to bump keys, because they will actually jam if the wrong key is inserted.
Step 1 Make the Bump Key
Go to the any store that has blank keys. Wal-Mart and Home Depot have them. They look like this, without teeth at all: A bump key is made by using a triangular file (they're at every hardware store…
A bump key is made by using a triangular file (they're at every hardware store… very cheap) on the blank key. If you don't want to use a blank key, you can just use one of your spare house keys.
About 90% of all locks can be unlocked with a bump key. Bumping requires little to no skills. Even an amateur can be quite successful in opening a lock with this method. The key that is used during this process is one that is specifically designed to manipulate the mechanics of pin tumbler locks.
Bump-Proof Locks
These often come with a “UL 437” rating and the locks themselves have small, unique markings near the keyhole. These high-security locks don't rely on the pin tumbler locking mechanisms and are designed to be nearly impossible for burglars to pick or bump.
Which two keys cant open any door: The answer to this question is Don"key" and Mon"key". EXPLANATION: The definition of a key is that it's a small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock, which is inserted into a lock and turned to open or close it.
A skeleton key has the warded section of the key removed so that it opens all the doors of a system. Some applications, such as a building with multiple entrance doors, have numerous locks that are keyed alike; one key will open every door.
Lock bumping is a covert entry method in which specialty keys, known as bump keys or 999 keys, are forced into the lock keyway in order to “bump” the pins up above the shear line and allow the burglar to gain entry.
Stick the flat end of the pin into the top of the lock and bend it. Stick the pin in about 1 centimetre (0.39 in), then fold the rest the bobby pin until it's flush against the face of the doorknob. This will bend the tip at an angle. You'll use the bent end of the pin to disengage the pins in the lock.
No, there are many locks that can't be picked. But that doesn't mean they can't be defeated in other ways. ABLOY disc cylinders have traditionally been unpickable due to their complexity, and number of unique combinations.
Basic Cylinder Locks
Deadbolts use a solid piece of metal to secure the door, while standard cylinder locks use a spring to help make it easier to lock the door. Unfortunately, the spring does not provide much security and it can easily be forced. Deadbolts, however, are still vulnerable to lock picking.
Lock bumping takes only an instant to open the lock. The lock is not visibly damaged, although the force of the bump can leave an indentation on the front of the cylinder. Certain clicking and vibrating tools designed for bumping can also be used.
Lock picking is a combination of skill, training, practice, specialist tools and patience. However, trust us, that is not the profile of the typical UK burglar. UK burglars are not highly skilled, trained lock pickers. They are thugs who try and batter their way through your door and lock.
Bump keys are specially cut keys that can bypass the security mechanisms built into traditional pin and tumbler locks. Bump keys are also referred to as “999 keys” because all of their ridges are cut to the maximum depth (999) in a key-making machine.
The 3-Piece Bump Key Set contains 3 of the most commonly used keys in North America: Schlage (SC1), Kwikset (KW1), Master Lock (M1). Bump keys are a favorite in the security community due to their speed and effectiveness.
Bump Proof, Pick Resistant and Re-key Technology
SmartKey Security provides superior protection against break-in techniques because of its patented technology that isn't found in traditional pin-and-tumbler locks.