Follow along and see how easy it is to pick any lock with a fork.
Makeshift door lock with a fork.
The video shows cutting the handle off the fork to but there are probably other things you could use for a wedge if a hack saw wasn t handy.
A pair of pliers.
Watch this hacking how to video and learn the art of picking a lock using a common kitchen utensil.
Yes all you need to crack open a lock is a fork for your kitchen drawer.
But if you re staying at a friends or.
The next time you re travelling and need an easy and portable door lock try using a broken metal fork.
Marking the latch slot.
Now that we have two halves of the fork we can use it as an effective lock.
Put the prongs directly in the latch slot and close the door.
A metal saw optional step one.
Next insert the handle into the middle prong until it no longer fits.
The next time you re traveling and need an easy and portable door lock try using a broken metal fork.
Watch the video and see how it s done.
Have a lock on your bike or shed but you have lost the key.
Of course most places you ll stay already have a lock.
If you are a diy enthusiast making one these homemade locks won t even take you more than 3 minutes.
The idea relies on three items that definitely can t lack in your house and that s why we ve dubbed it an emergency lock.