What Is the Required Equipment for a Locksmith?

All trade professions, including locksmiths, require a precise set of specific tools to complete jobs effectively. Some tools vary depending on the task, but having the required standard tool set is required.

Torsion Wrench

• A torsion wrench, also referred to as a tension wrench, is an L-shaped tool used to apply torque to the inner cylinder of locks. Once applied, picked pins are held in place while the others are shifted. The wrench then turns the inner cylinder of the lock, effectively opening it.

Pick Sets

• Lock pick sets are a group of tools, and each lock pick is a curved piece of elongated metal with multiple varying head shapes. This tool bumps against pins inside the lock to align them in the position necessary to open the lock.

Pick Guns

• Also called a lockpick gun, this piece of equipment applies a sudden, even amount of pressure to a lock's bottom pins. This pressure transfers to the lock's upper pins, effectively jumping and releasing the lock. This tool is used to open both standard and tumbler locks, and is commonly used by police officers.

Bump Keys

• Similar to pick sets, this specially designed key moves pins within a lock so it can be unlocked. This tool is commonly used to open pin tumbler locks.