Bump Keys - bumping locks to open them

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Lock bumping has become a worldwide phenomenon in home security, though not a desired one by some people. With the right bump key set and tools, a beginner can start bumping open locks that previously would have been hard or even impossible to crack. What Are Bump Keys Used For? A bump key (sometimes known as a bumper key, bumping keys, etc.) is a specially designed tool that allows you to pick pin-tumbler locks, the world’s most popular kind of locks. Normally, you would need a bump key set to pick a wide variety of locks. Opening a lock using bump keys is called “lock bumping,” which has proven very effective. Do Bump Keys Work? Pin-tumbler locks work on the principle that all driver pins should be aligned correctly (not too high or too low) with the key pins on the shear line for the lock to turn. Thus, the cuts on your key should have the correct depths for the grooves to turn the lock. Surprisingly, a bump key is very effective at opening pin-tumbler locks. Of course, not all first attempts at using a bump key are successful. However, “bumping” has proven very reliable for locksmiths, repossessors, and landlords to open these kinds of locks. With a few bumps, keys will align the cylinders and turn your lock. The most important thing to consider is the kind of bump keys you’ll be using for a lock. Bump keys are mostly manufacturer-specific. A Kwikset lock needs an exact bump key made specifically for a Kwikset lock. It has to have the correct number of cylinders, and the bump key should fit the groove of the lock for it to work. A full set requires bump keys from all the major lock manufacturers. Check out some of our videos to see how lock bumping can be applied to many types of locks, allowing you to learn how to open them with your key set in seconds. How Do I Make a Bump Key? Bump keys are specifically designed so that the cuts are all at maximum depth. Even for someone who has a modest knowledge in being a locksmith, making a bump key is simple by using any