How to remove a lock cylinder with a dremel type tool

Proxxon IB/E tool chews through a basic Tri-Circle padlock. I am using a Proxxon Tungsten Carbide burr: Part number 28760. This kind of approach can be used when a lock cylinder is totally jammed and can't be opened by any other standard locksmith methods.

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Science & Technology

Tags:

• tri-circle
• proxxon ib/e
• lock picking
• destructive entry
• rotary tool
• padlock
• brute force
• locksmith
• tutorial

[mso192]

umm... okay I'll bite, what is the point of this?

[mepickulongtime]

@mso192 If the lock cylinder is totally jammed, this method can be used to break the lock. Obviously you wouldn't use this method on a padlock, this is just a demonstration :)

[GenBen5]

use some bolt cutters? It's not really that practical as you wouldn't want to haul around a table vice with you.

[mepickulongtime]

@GenBen5 this works with standard door locks too smartass :)

[mepickulongtime]

@GenBen5 this works with standard door locks too smartypants :)

[dnnone]

@mepickulongtime 

[mepickulongtime]

@MERCURHILLMANIAC If i had one, i would use that yes :D

[mepickulongtime]

@mattbigmonster Drill can't bypass drilling protection if it exists.

[mepickulongtime]

@silenceisgod Proxxon tools are quite powerful :)

[silenceisgod]

That's like a dremel on crack...I takes me hours to get a core out with mine...

[mattbigmonster]

Cordless drill + 8mm HSS bit. 5 second job...