Pleasant Plains Historical Society In an effort to re-connect to its historical roots, the Pleasant Plains Historical Society was created by mayor Jim Verkuilan and his friends in 2009. Its stated purpose is âTo acquire, restore and maintain historical sites surrounding the community.â
Bumping a Lock. 1  1. Insert the key into the lock. Fit the key into the lock. 2  2. Begin turning the key. Try turning the key in the unlock direction (usually counterclockwise). 3  3. Strike the back of the key with a blunt object.
Acquire a bump key. A bump key is a key that will fit the lock you want to bump, but which doesn't unlock it per se. As long as the key will fit in the lock, it can be turned into a bump key by filing every cut down to the lowest acceptable depth.. Bump open a tumbler lock. Bumping a lock is a quick, simple lock picking technique that is useful in the case of having to open a door that's been closed for a long time (for example, of an unused home on family property), or if you need to break into an elderly relative's house to make sure they're okay.