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	This chapter presents the basic workings of pin tumbler locks, and the vocabulary used in the		This chapter presents the basic workings of pin tumbler locks, and the vocabulary used in the

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	This chapter presents the basic workings of pin tumbler locks, and the vocabulary used in the		This chapter presents the basic workings of pin tumbler locks, and the vocabulary used in the

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	==Appendix A~~. Tools~~==		==Tools (Appendix A)==
	This appendix describes the design and construction of lock picking tools.		This appendix describes the design and construction of lock picking tools.

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	file is the recommended tool for milling brick strap.		file is the recommended tool for milling brick strap.

	==Appendix B~~. Legal Issues~~==		==Legal Issues (Appendix B)==
	Contrary to widespread myth, it is not a felony to possess lockpicks. Each state has its own		Contrary to widespread myth, it is not a felony to possess lockpicks. Each state has its own
	laws with respect to such burglarious instruments. Here is the Massachusetts version quoted		laws with respect to such burglarious instruments. Here is the Massachusetts version quoted
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	It may be a good idea to carry around a xeroxed copy of the appropriate page from your		It may be a good idea to carry around a xeroxed copy of the appropriate page from your
	state's criminal code.		state's criminal code.


	== See also ==		== See also ==

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The Flatland Model: "sheer" to "shear"

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	through both plates. The correct key lifts the pin pairs to align the gap between the pins		through both plates. The correct key lifts the pin pairs to align the gap between the pins
	with the gap between the plates. See Figure 3.3. That is, the key lifts the key pin until its		with the gap between the plates. See Figure 3.3. That is, the key lifts the key pin until its
	top reaches the lock's ~~sheer~~ line. In this configuration, the plates can slide past each other.		top reaches the lock's shear line. In this configuration, the plates can slide past each other.
	Figure 3.3 also illustrates one of the important features of real locks. There is always a		Figure 3.3 also illustrates one of the important features of real locks. There is always a
	sliding allowance. That is, any parts which slide past each other must be separated by a		sliding allowance. That is, any parts which slide past each other must be separated by a

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	The proper key lifts each pin pair until the gap between the ''key pin'' and the ''driver pin''		The proper key lifts each pin pair until the gap between the ''key pin'' and the ''driver pin''
	reaches the ''~~sheer~~ line''. When all the pins are in this position, the plug can rotate and the		reaches the ''shear line''. When all the pins are in this position, the plug can rotate and the
	lock can be opened. An incorrect key will leave some of the pins protruding between the		lock can be opened. An incorrect key will leave some of the pins protruding between the
	hull and the plug, and these pins will prevent the plug from rotating.		hull and the plug, and these pins will prevent the plug from rotating.

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	This chapter presents the basic workings of pin tumbler locks, and the vocabulary used in the		This chapter presents the basic workings of pin tumbler locks, and the vocabulary used in the

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