It is a good idea to lean against the door while doing this which will help it to pop open.
How to break in to a locked door.
Bend the card the opposite way forcing the lock to go back.
To bump a lock the bump key is inserted into the keyway and pressure is applied via a hammer or a screwdriver.
But pull on it till you think the cable is about where the doorknob is and try to hook it over the doorknob.
You ll want to go slowly so you don t break the floss.
Focus your weight on the far end of the bar.
If you ve accidentally locked your bathroom door from the inside and you can t get in a screwdriver is one of the handy ways open your locked door without a locksmith.
Swing the ram back across the front of your body with both hands as you stand perpendicular to the door then lean and strike towards the door with the ram.
And then gently pull on the floss.
Once the clip is straight position the straight end inside the hole on the outside of the doorknob.
At this exact moment if the right amount of torque is applied you will be able to unlock a door without a key.
If the locking mechanism is a latchbolt the kind of bolt that is spring loaded and has one angled edge and the angled edge is facing away from you you can hook it with a wire hanger.
Quickly open the door.
The pressure exerted on the bump key causes the key pins to push the driver pins above the shear line.
This may take a few minutes but eventually you should be able to hook the doorknob.
However it s only a great tool for a specific type of lock.
Make sure that it is placed on the opposite end of where the key s teeth grooves that move the key pins would go.
If you want to go all macgyver on the locked door grab a vacuum cleaner dental floss and a piece of paper.
Using minimal force push the clip into the hole until you hear a light click or pop sound.
Twist the wrench to see which way has more give.
Most doors should break within a few hits.
A screwdriver is the perfect tool to help you out in those situations.
Use a side tossing motion to drive the ram into the door at the lock mechanism.
Remember to situate it close to the locks.
Wedge the curved end into the gap between the door and the jamb it may need a little help via a few taps with a blunt object like a brick to get fully wedged in and crank away.
Leverage is going to be your friend here.