How To Drill Out A Tubular Lock
Camila Farah

If you re unsure about what type of lock you re dealing with save yourself some time and effort by calling your local hardware store and checking if they can provide you with further info.
2 x drill bits a sharp but regular size 1 4 inch drill bit and a 1 8 inch or smaller bit. Masking tape optional ruler optional. Drill pilot hole using 5 32 drill bit drill 7 8 depth thru lock. The following instructions apply to drilling out most tubular or barrel style locks.
My personal channel ht. Pre mark drill bit to the depth to prevent damage to the cam rod located at end of lock. If you have a snapped key again drilling is the last resort. To drill out lock follow steps.
Many times drilling the lock is answer. Standard tubular lock drill bit diameters are 0 375 in 9 5 mm and 0 394 in 10 0 mm. It can damage the lock beyond repair if you get it wrong. Drill through the entire mechanism.
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Simple drill out the lock. These type of pins are made out of hardened steel so that they are harder than the drill bit. If you want you could use a hole saw or a specialist tubular lock bit. Two types of locks that can t be drilled are tubular locks that are fitted with a hardened steel center pin and locks that have a drill proof ball bearing in the middle pin.
While the process is simple and can be mastered with practice lockpicking requires a great deal of patience. Tubular lock bits are generally 3 75 inches 9 53 cm and similar to hole saws used to drill larger holes for installing locks in doors. Center punch the center of the lock deeply for drill bit. To prevent drilling many tubular locks have a middle pin made from hardened steel or contain a ball bearing in the middle pin.
Not recommended for hardend tubular locks. Switch to either a larger 3 4 inch 19 mm drill bit or a specially made cylindrical tubular lock bit. Tubular high security lock. The lock should now be open.
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This drill is the easiest way to gain access when you have a tubular lock in front of you. Certain locks are not going to open as easily as others even with drilling.Source : pinterest.com