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Tubular locks can be difficult to pick, but with the right tools and a little practice, you can get it. The easiest way to pick a tubular lock is by using a tubular lock pick. However, you can use a ballpoint pen if you don't have one. You’ll need to cut off the end of the pen with scissors, cut 4 vertical notches in the plastic, then slide the pen into the lock's opening. Insert the pen as far as it will go, then, holding the pen in one hand and the lock in the other, shake both from side to side until the pins loosen. After shaking for a bit it should open. To learn how to use a tubular lock pick tool, read on!