{"title":"Wafer Locks \u0026 Wafer Picks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWafer locks\u003c\/strong\u003e are the flat-wafer mechanism inside cabinets, desks, mailboxes, lockers, cam locks and older car doors. They are the easiest family of locks to pick and a satisfying detour from pin tumblers. Here are the wafer picks, jigglers and see-through wafer practice locks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--more--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow a wafer lock works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wafer lock uses flat spring-loaded wafers instead of pin stacks. Each wafer sits in a slot in the plug and protrudes into the housing until the key lifts it flush. Because the wafers are thin and the tolerances generous, wafer locks are usually \u003cstrong\u003eopened by raking or with a jiggler\u003c\/strong\u003e in seconds — which is exactly why they are on cabinets and not front doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWafer picks and jigglers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWafer rakes\u003c\/strong\u003e — wide, gentle rakes shaped for the taller wafer keyway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJiggler keys\u003c\/strong\u003e — a set of pre-shaped blanks that you rock in the keyway; the classic tool for cam locks and older car doors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-sided wafer picks\u003c\/strong\u003e — for double-sided wafer locks found in some cabinets and vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTension wrenches\u003c\/strong\u003e — the wafer keyway is wider, so a slightly larger wrench helps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lock-pick-sets\"\u003ecomplete lock pick sets\u003c\/a\u003e already include a wafer rake; the dedicated sets here add jigglers and double-sided picks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWafer practice locks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003etransparent wafer lock\u003c\/strong\u003e shows the wafers dropping into line as you rake. A cam lock practice board with several keyways lets you try each tool. These are the fastest \"wins\" in lock picking — good for beginners who want confidence, and for building intuition about tension before tackling security pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWafer locks in the lock picking belt ranking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWafer locks sit at the very bottom of the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lock-picking-belt-ranking\"\u003ebelt ranking\u003c\/a\u003e — they are not a challenge for a trained picker. They are, however, the locks you are most likely to meet in daily life (a lost desk key, a jammed mailbox), which makes them the most \u003cem\u003euseful\u003c\/em\u003e skill to have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWafer picks and car locks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany cars use wafer locks, but modern vehicles have high-security wafers and immobilisers; we do not sell automotive decoders. Practise on the locks here, and only pick locks you own — that is what keeps the hobby legal across Europe (\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/is-lock-picking-legal\"\u003elegality by country\u003c\/a\u003e). Basics first: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-pick-a-lock-for-beginners\"\u003ehow to pick a lock for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jiggler-key-set-22-in-1","title":"22-in-1 Jiggler Key Set for Wafer Locks and Padlocks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJiggler keys\u003c\/strong\u003e (try-out keys) are pre-cut blanks you rock in the keyway of a wafer lock until the wafers align. This 22-key set covers the common wafer profiles found in cabinets, desks, mailboxes, cam locks and budget padlocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included in the jiggler key set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 stainless jiggler keys, assorted profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the jiggler key set is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginners who want an easy win on wafer locks, and pickers building a toolkit for the locks they meet in daily life (lost desk key, jammed letterbox). Practise on your own locks or our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wafer-locks\"\u003ewafer practice locks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJiggler key set — specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel, 0.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits standard wafer keyways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for pin tumbler door cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBelt level for the jiggler key set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWafer locks sit at the bottom of the belt ranking — this is a bypass tool, not a picking skill, but it teaches why wafer locks are not real security. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lock-picking-belt-ranking\"\u003elock picking belt ranking\u003c\/a\u003e to plan your next lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal note:\u003c\/strong\u003e lock picks are legal to own and use on locks you own in nearly all of Europe. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/is-lock-picking-legal\"\u003elegality by country\u003c\/a\u003e page. Only pick locks you own, never a lock in use. New to the hobby? Start with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-pick-a-lock-for-beginners\"\u003ehow to pick a lock for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lockpit Kit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58805474820431,"sku":"14:350686#22IN1;200007763:201336100","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1041\/0609\/9023\/files\/S8d898851bb294a798f881cdb10815a12b_77b244b9-bb43-4dbe-b30e-bbe50dd31edb.webp?v=1789650205"},{"product_id":"transparent-practice-lock-choose-mechanism","title":"Transparent Practice Lock – Choose the Mechanism (8 Types)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne listing, eight \u003cstrong\u003etransparent practice locks\u003c\/strong\u003e: pick the mechanism you want to learn. Every lock is clear acrylic with the real pins, springs and plug visible, and ships with keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included in the transparent practice lock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e01 Mini padlock — the classic first lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e02 Padlock, standard size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e03 Rim cylinder (night-latch style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e04 Euro double cylinder — the profile on most European doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e05 Cylinder with wafer keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e06 Cylinder with dimple keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e07 Single-sided cylinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e08 Padlock, wide body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the transparent practice lock is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginners choosing their first lock (take 01 or 02), and pickers who want to see a specific mechanism — the Euro cylinder (04) is the most useful for anyone in Germany, the Nordics, Poland or Czechia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTransparent practice lock — specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylic body, brass core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeys included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBelt level for the transparent practice lock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite belt for the padlocks; yellow belt for the cylinders. Next step: a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cutaway-locks\"\u003ecutaway lock\u003c\/a\u003e with real tolerances. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lock-picking-belt-ranking\"\u003elock picking belt ranking\u003c\/a\u003e to plan your next lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal note:\u003c\/strong\u003e lock picks are legal to own and use on locks you own in nearly all of Europe. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/is-lock-picking-legal\"\u003elegality by country\u003c\/a\u003e page. Only pick locks you own, never a lock in use. New to the hobby? Start with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-pick-a-lock-for-beginners\"\u003ehow to pick a lock for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lockpit Kit","offers":[{"title":"04 · Euro double cylinder","offer_id":58805476491599,"sku":"14:29#04","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"03 · Rim cylinder","offer_id":58805476524367,"sku":"14:10#03","price":22.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"06 · Cylinder, dimple keys","offer_id":58805476557135,"sku":"14:175#06","price":22.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"05 · Cylinder, wafer keys","offer_id":58805476589903,"sku":"14:173#05","price":22.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"02 · Padlock","offer_id":58805476622671,"sku":"14:350853#02","price":21.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"01 · Mini padlock","offer_id":58805476655439,"sku":"14:350686#01","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"08 · Padlock, wide body","offer_id":58805476688207,"sku":"14:366#08","price":22.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"07 · Single-sided cylinder","offer_id":58805476720975,"sku":"14:193#07","price":21.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1041\/0609\/9023\/files\/S0973f53075294fd4aa14a8f91f4a6686H.webp?v=1789650212"}],"url":"https:\/\/lockpitkit.com\/collections\/wafer-locks.oembed","provider":"Lockpit Kit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}