It must be legit. Even if you can find one, duping skill books doesn't work, so don't bother. Also, buying tons of picks to break on purpose expecting to learn a lot and get a skill increase only succeeds in making YOU broke. Some asshole has been running around patching things again FFS! I which someone had told me sooner. It isn't easy posting hopefully informative and helpful comments on TH-cam with a battered Etch A Sketch hooked to a defective toaster because you cannot afford a damned PC anymore. One other amusing thing from some other dimension....... "Master" locks are actually pretty damn hard for the novice but finally get easy when you become a pro. lol :P
I have an American 1100 series I can't even come close to picking . Not to mention my sparrows revolver practice lock I haven't even managed to pick standard pins yet
I just purchased an Ace Hardware lock very similar to the one featured thinking it would be an “easier” one to pick. Certainly harder than the Masterlocks on the rack. Long story short, I have been firmly placed below a novice picker 😂
ShotgunRocket If the response was to me yes, I’ve got the feel for the ace brands now and open them quickly. HINT: they are so much easier when the lock is cold 😉
I just started picking 2 weeks ago. I’m doing good with most locks I’ve attacked but I bought this one yesterday and it’s been a nightmare lol. I’ve gotten it open twice and it’s only been by accident. But yeah this is a fun new relaxing hobby and I’ve been able to learn a lot from watching your videos
I enjoy these videos. Always learn something new. Also when he calls out the numbers, it reminds me of being in the dentist when they check your gums. 😊😊😊 Thanks LPL!!
You really know how to make a TH-cam video. No filler, no attempts to be wacky or a comedian, all about the subject and not you, every second is to the point and mesmerisingly interesting. I have no real interest in locks but I love your stuff. Do you have a video that explains how the locks work? I enjoy your dismantling of locks to see what is in there but I would love to know what these components are actually there for. Thanks again.
As a lock neophyte, perhaps you could answer a question. Why do so many manufacturers seem to install 6 pin cores but only put pins in 5 of them? Surely the added expense would be in the manufacture of the core, with an additional set of pins and key with bidding for 6 instead of 5 pins being a negligible additional cost.
You can go to any locksmith to convert the core to six pins. A locksmith can also convert same brand cores to be keyed alike. When I bought two Kryptonite padlocks, he converted one to match the other at no charge.
Employee: "our lock is being reviewed on YT" Big Boss: "Oh cool!" Employee: "By LPL" Big Boss: "Nooooooo!" Employee: "It's a five and a half minute video" Big Boss: "Oh thank God!"
your skill is proved not only in the picking, which as usual is immaculate, but even in the gutting: fast, elegant, smooth and super-tidy. You really are the real deal!
Those type of pins have a Groove in them that allows the core to turn slightly much like it would bif you got to the line giving a false set a spool has a very wide groove and serrated a narrow groove, the Anti bypass plate keeps some one from sticking a tool all the way through the lock and turning the mechanism
Hey! Just to extrapolate a little more, security pins not only just give the picklocker the illusion of getting a pin set (called a false set,) but also added physical difficulty in setting the pin after you figure out that it's a security pin. All of those ridges make it really difficult to push the pin inside of the outer plug without binding up against the walls. The video really showcases how well the LockpickingLawyer can pick locks.
The anti-bypass plate prevents a tool from being jammed down the key way, and unlocking the lock without turning the core. It was a huge fault on American brand padlocks.
In another timeline: "This is the Lock Picking Lawyer, and today we are continuing my series of videos exploring the very best locks that common retailers have to offer. Today we'll be looking at the best lock from my local Ace Hardware store. Unfortunately, that is the Master Lock model M930, which I already showed last week, in video 768. That's all I have for you today. If you do have any questions or comments about it, please put them below. If you liked this video and would like to see more like it please subscribe and as always, have a nice day. Thank you."
I have some lock picking tools that I've proven to be terrible with and set aside for months, just figured I'd give it another shot and this was the lock I came across first in the workshop. Worked on it for 15 minutes frustrating minutes and thought "I'll see if LPL has done this one", now I feel like a kid trying to shove the round block in the square hole while dad rebuilds an entire Bridgeport lathe blindfolded. Might have picked the wrong lock to fart with.
that one is actually a reasonable Master Lock and remember in the real world brute force attacks rule, few thieves pick. Master's physical security is actually pretty good.
I have been learning on 4 pin master locks, so i went to ace and found a five pin.... it has destroyed me. I thought there must be a few security pins.... but not this many. no wonder its got my number
The best lock that one can buy from my local Bunnings is a Lockwood 334M45. It costs AUD $58, but you are either better off special ordering it from Bunnings (to specify you want the ASSA Abloy factory to provide a 6 pin key and/or spool pins in the back 5 and a drill resistant front pin) as the retail ones are usually 5 pin with minimal spool pins, if any.
My Ace sells a SmartKey padlock. I think that one should be the winner for pick resistance... although it would be more vulnerable to a brute force attack aimed at the core.
After watching how easy you break all of these locks open I can't see how any of them are any good if someone has even basic knowledge. Keep them coming.
His knowledge is far beyond basic- it's like saying a tank isn't tough enough because Superman could still punch through it. For mere mortals, this lock would be highly pick resistant.
Nice pick! These with the American core, and the Ace brass padlocks are good locks for their relatively cheap price. Anybody know who manufactures the Ace brass locks?
LPL: I know you've exhausted most locks already and if you are running out of material, I suggest the following: Pick some locks in very inconvenient ergonomic locations, where they would be in the field. I don't mean actually go to a storage shed, but rather mount a lock 3' off the ground, or 3" off the ground, and get to picking. I'm NOT implying you can't do this, I just want to see how much harder it is when you even the playing field against a blackhat who might be stealing from a storage shed or trying to open a door-knob. I know you dont want to show your face so either edit it out or just mount 2 cameras: one that shows the lock and your hands, and a 2nd that shows you bent into an uncomfortable position but maybe a piece of cardboard or video editing covering your head/face. It might add more value to hear your input on whether picking was harder from these inconvenient positions or whether its completely irrelevant. thanks
I can second these locks being novice proof. I have an old one made 15 years ago that I've been working on for a month in my spare time. I can get it just ready to open, only thing i can figure is that I keep oversetting a pin or a spool is getting me
I bought this lock around six months ago, and was disappointed in how fast I picked it. Granted it did take me about a minute more than it took you to do.
Was glad to open mine in just under one minute especially with so many security pins top and bottom. Took me longer to remove c clip for gut. Got all the “fun” on camera but nowhere near the quality you provide. A how the LPL films - equipment and setup would be nice. Ps your vids got me into Locksport late last year. Great work! Continued success in and out of the courtroom BB
Second this. They're all rebadged or generic imported locks. All the storage unit chains sell their own branded locks. Mine came from Uncle Bob's and it's probably garbage inside. The real security is needing card key badges to even get into the storage unit building, and about 100 cameras. Deterrent enough to make a cheap storage unit lock useful. But hey, they also sell insurance for when you get robbed.
Nice picking. My local ACE doesn't stock this one, or the 6 pin closed shackle one. I had to get mine off Ebay. They only have a few rows of ACE branded locks, and the rest are Master Locks.
I like looking for locks at Ace. They often have some interesting ones and the selection differs vastly from location to location. I also have found some cool Federal locks at various small town True Value hardware stores here in Oklahoma.
I would like to see you do a historical series. Like padlocks from 1800's. Using both modern tools, and 1800 tools. Granted, I know those locks are hard to come by.
I use this exact lock to secure my box truck door. Glad to see a decent review i expected more criticism. Like commented above only gonna keep out the honest thief but on city streets in broad daylight its enough.
I bought this lock from my local ace and the package says "6 pin security" and just like this one, it only has 5 pins. All 5 of mine are serrated and it has pretty decent bitting. I'm a novice picker and haven't been able to pick it yet. I think I'm going to add a 6th pin to it once I can pick it as is.
Very interesting. But, how does that hole that you think converts the padlock to key retaining work? And how easy would it be to add in that 6th set of pins? Is the key already a 6-pin key, or would you need to buy a longer key blank?
LPL, can you garner a guess as to why they wouldn't use the key retention actuator instead of the pin in the core? From a parts standpoint, you'd need the drilled core, the different by-pass plate and the pin, verses the actuator with or without the ear. The lock appears to be a knock-off of the American 700, so the core would be an APTC-12 (5 actual pins, though drilled for 6) if I'm correct on my memory of American cores.
This may be a dumb question but... When you start picking, are you starting from the back or the front? When you say "One is binding" that means the one furthest from you?? Thanks again for making & posting these videos.
Doesn't matter where you start front or back. When he says a pin is binding it feels solid and is not springy. Which tells that it is the ready to be picked.
@@handiediver np, i think i also didnt answer part of the question, sorry still sleepy but when he said "one is binding" In this case pin one is the one closest to him. pin 5 would be the pin furthest from him. i hope that helps but not a stupid question :)
He mentions this in a couple of videos, just don't have links to them. (over 700 videos to search through, it can take time) but if you are starting out, he suggests going to several stores in your area and buy a couple of the same lock at each, and use those to start building your skills up. I'd suggest starting with the inexpensive Master locks rather than the really cheep chinese locks, because there have been several of the latter that simply start to fail even with their own keys after way too short of a period. The Master lock brass body locks are inexpensive but will give you a feel for how to tension a lock, and how to use a pick. Those are your starting points. That will give you the ability to look at most master locks up to the pro series with an awful lot of disgust. Note that the 'security rating' on Master lock packaging is more related to the physical characteristics of the lock body and shackle than it is the lock core. The reason the Master Pro series locks are a little better is that the cores tend to be from the American lock series subsequent to Master buying American Locks. Quality went up for some of Master's locks, and down for some of American's locks. Once you have a basic idea of what you think you are doing, start working through the collection of those locs in a random order. Sit and watch videos on TV or a movie on your laptop, and let your hands work through the collection of locks, lock them up again, then pull them from the pile and work each lock one after the other. As you're doing this, start picking up a lock or two of the next "level" up over several weeks, preferably from different locations or businesses. You're working to avoid getting a batch of locks that all have the same fault because they came out of the factory the same day, or even worse that ugly of uglies, the keyed alike padlocks. They might be nice for a traveling gun case where you want half a dozen padlocks on the case and only have to carry one key, but if you're actually picking locks, it's unlikely that you're going to end up some place and the padlock you need to work with is going to have the same key. (Note that this is not true of all keyed systems. Entry panels from a common company, elevators, lock boxes on the sides of buildings, even a large number of police cars across the country, all have common keys, for the simple reason that it's less expensive to get them set up that way. Once you have 9-12 or so locks of the next level available, start doing the working through of those locks to build up your understanding of how to work with those locks. Continue this cycle on up through all the locks you want to be able to work with. Once you're dropping $50-$150 a padlock, you might consider selling some of the earlier padlocks you practiced with, but it may be a good idea to hang onto a couple to just play with from time to time to keep your skills up with them.
You should own your lock company or work for one that cares. You could counsel the company and be the spokesperson and detailing every lock they sell and how it is secure.
Kind of unrelated question. I’m still relatively new to lockpicking, and Ive been using picks that are just stamped steel, a mix of Mad Bobs and the UK Bump Keys Praxis set. I’m looking to get some premium picks that are more comfortable to use. What do you recommend. MultiPick? Peterson (Plastic or Rubber handles)? Sparrows? I’m not looking to buy a whole new set, just the common ones I use like a Bogata, the hooks and some rakes with some nice handles on them that will last a while. Thanks!
Where would this lock be ranked in terms of general lockpicking ability? I am just getting into this hobby, I can pretty successfully pick the off-the-shelf masterlock/brinks padlocks, but I understand those are extremely easy to get into. What would be a next good step up from those locks? Thanks.
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You make it all look so easy despite it being a decent lock
That's what you get for leveling up your lock picking to 100
As far as I know he does practice off camera and then shoots the video after several successful attempts. Unless he's just that good.
It must be legit.
Even if you can find one, duping skill books doesn't work, so don't bother.
Also, buying tons of picks to break on purpose expecting to learn a lot and get a skill increase only succeeds in making YOU broke.
Some asshole has been running around patching things again FFS!
I which someone had told me sooner.
It isn't easy posting hopefully informative and helpful comments on TH-cam with a battered Etch A Sketch hooked to a defective toaster because you cannot afford a damned PC anymore.
One other amusing thing from some other dimension.......
"Master" locks are actually pretty damn hard for the novice but finally get easy when you become a pro.
lol
:P
I was going to comment this exact thing
SlayerO013 I used to be a lockpicker like you, but then I took an arrow to the knee.
It kept me out, so I guess I'm a novice. Time to get back to practicing.
I have an American 1100 series I can't even come close to picking . Not to mention my sparrows revolver practice lock I haven't even managed to pick standard pins yet
I just purchased an Ace Hardware lock very similar to the one featured thinking it would be an “easier” one to pick. Certainly harder than the Masterlocks on the rack. Long story short, I have been firmly placed below a novice picker 😂
Did you ever get it open
ShotgunRocket If the response was to me yes, I’ve got the feel for the ace brands now and open them quickly. HINT: they are so much easier when the lock is cold 😉
ShotgunRocket now I need to figure out a PAC lock 6 pin 😩🤯
I just started picking 2 weeks ago. I’m doing good with most locks I’ve attacked but I bought this one yesterday and it’s been a nightmare lol. I’ve gotten it open twice and it’s only been by accident. But yeah this is a fun new relaxing hobby and I’ve been able to learn a lot from watching your videos
Does it have a high low high low bitting? Those can be a bear sometimes.
@@robertwest3093 it actually starts high and gradually gets lower. Wasn’t used to security pins at the time but now I can get right into it these days
I, for one, would be interested in seeing you put them back together, as well.
These need to go in a separate playlist! It will become an awesome buyer's guide!
I enjoy these videos. Always learn something new. Also when he calls out the numbers, it reminds me of being in the dentist when they check your gums. 😊😊😊 Thanks LPL!!
Chad Dentandt as long as your dentist isn’t getting a click out of your teeth and they aren’t binding.... or worse serrated :)
@@tomholton235 Nothing on 1... little bit of decay on 2... 3 is springy?!
@@bertrandhustle 😊😊😊
@@tomholton235 👍👍👍
@@bertrandhustle I think he is talking about when they probe your gums to check where your gum line is. xP
1:51 that *click* when the lock opens 😍 eargasm
After watching a bunch of videos, this is the first one I watched where he liked the lock!
You really know how to make a TH-cam video. No filler, no attempts to be wacky or a comedian, all about the subject and not you, every second is to the point and mesmerisingly interesting. I have no real interest in locks but I love your stuff.
Do you have a video that explains how the locks work? I enjoy your dismantling of locks to see what is in there but I would love to know what these components are actually there for. Thanks again.
As a lock neophyte, perhaps you could answer a question. Why do so many manufacturers seem to install 6 pin cores but only put pins in 5 of them? Surely the added expense would be in the manufacture of the core, with an additional set of pins and key with bidding for 6 instead of 5 pins being a negligible additional cost.
So they can produce two locks on a single production line. They charge more for the 6 pin variant.
@@lockpickinglawyer That makes a lot of sense! Thanks for your reply.
@@lockpickinglawyer So you could just add the 6th pin yourself and cut a new key I gather?
Robert Gallant yes.
You can go to any locksmith to convert the core to six pins. A locksmith can also convert same brand cores to be keyed alike. When I bought two Kryptonite padlocks, he converted one to match the other at no charge.
Employee: "our lock is being reviewed on YT"
Big Boss: "Oh cool!"
Employee: "By LPL"
Big Boss: "Nooooooo!"
Employee: "It's a five and a half minute video"
Big Boss: "Oh thank God!"
your skill is proved not only in the picking, which as usual is immaculate, but even in the gutting: fast, elegant, smooth and super-tidy. You really are the real deal!
can you explain how serrated and spool pins effect lock picking? and what a anti bypass plate does as well? love your vids!
Those type of pins have a Groove in them that allows the core to turn slightly much like it would bif you got to the line giving a false set a spool has a very wide groove and serrated a narrow groove, the Anti bypass plate keeps some one from sticking a tool all the way through the lock and turning the mechanism
Hey! Just to extrapolate a little more, security pins not only just give the picklocker the illusion of getting a pin set (called a false set,) but also added physical difficulty in setting the pin after you figure out that it's a security pin. All of those ridges make it really difficult to push the pin inside of the outer plug without binding up against the walls.
The video really showcases how well the LockpickingLawyer can pick locks.
The anti-bypass plate prevents a tool from being jammed down the key way, and unlocking the lock without turning the core. It was a huge fault on American brand padlocks.
You would have to endure at least 5 years of lock-picking constant practice to pick that under 30 min, you did it in less than 3.....hats off.
In another timeline:
"This is the Lock Picking Lawyer, and today we are continuing my series of videos exploring the very best locks that common retailers have to offer. Today we'll be looking at the best lock from my local Ace Hardware store. Unfortunately, that is the Master Lock model M930, which I already showed last week, in video 768. That's all I have for you today. If you do have any questions or comments about it, please put them below. If you liked this video and would like to see more like it please subscribe and as always, have a nice day. Thank you."
Good all-around padlock. I use this with a hardened square link chain to lock up my bike in a pretty bad neighborhood, never been messed with.
What a beautiful lock. Love those pins!
I love this lock. I've had this lock forever.
I have some lock picking tools that I've proven to be terrible with and set aside for months, just figured I'd give it another shot and this was the lock I came across first in the workshop. Worked on it for 15 minutes frustrating minutes and thought "I'll see if LPL has done this one", now I feel like a kid trying to shove the round block in the square hole while dad rebuilds an entire Bridgeport lathe blindfolded. Might have picked the wrong lock to fart with.
"Title of best lock was a toss up between this an masterlock"
Wait WH A T. THATS IMPOSSIBLE
Even if it's not impossible, it's a devastating insult. I'm surprised he didn't bust out laughing when the ace employee told him that
that one is actually a reasonable Master Lock and remember in the real world brute force attacks rule, few thieves pick. Master's physical security is actually pretty good.
Nice to see the cut out in the anti by pass shield for the key retaining pin on the core
Yup... nice touch.
I have been learning on 4 pin master locks, so i went to ace and found a five pin.... it has destroyed me. I thought there must be a few security pins.... but not this many. no wonder its got my number
Nice deep serrations. The spools are really cool with the serrated ends.
As always great pick!
The best lock that one can buy from my local Bunnings is a Lockwood 334M45. It costs AUD $58, but you are either better off special ordering it from Bunnings (to specify you want the ASSA Abloy factory to provide a 6 pin key and/or spool pins in the back 5 and a drill resistant front pin) as the retail ones are usually 5 pin with minimal spool pins, if any.
Thank you for taking it apart in the video proving you are one of the real pickers.
Ace Hardware lock 5202882, seems decent as well (considering that it is only about $26). Definitely a fun pick.
ACE is the helpful hardware place!
These are security pins and you've made it looks so easy to pick this padlock as it was MasterLock. LOOL!
You must be the most dreaded lawyer in a cross examination. You will unlock every secret in the court room.
I'd like to know how the anti bypass works and the key retention, please.
Yes. I'm interested too!
The anti bypass plate works by preventing you from jamming something in there to turn the locking mechanism without engaging the locking cylinder.
Key retention keeps the key in the lock while it is unsecured.
@@kidthorazine Makes sense and that's what I assume, but I'm wanting him to include these things in his videos. Brief explanations
@@soggycracker5934 Obviously, but I want him to tell us and show us how it works.
My Ace sells a SmartKey padlock. I think that one should be the winner for pick resistance... although it would be more vulnerable to a brute force attack aimed at the core.
After watching how easy you break all of these locks open I can't see how any of them are any good if someone has even basic knowledge. Keep them coming.
His knowledge is far beyond basic- it's like saying a tank isn't tough enough because Superman could still punch through it. For mere mortals, this lock would be highly pick resistant.
I just purchased one of these locks for picking and I raked it open multiple times with the double peak rake even though it's got serrated pins.
Nice pick! These with the American core, and the Ace brass padlocks are good locks for their relatively cheap price. Anybody know who manufactures the Ace brass locks?
That Master M930 can be opened with a pair of common household pliers. and a flat head screw driver
I wish this was half as easy as the LockPickingLawyer makes it look.
I’ve got one of these, it’s a good strong lock. It took me several attempts to pick and it wasn’t easy.
LPL: I know you've exhausted most locks already and if you are running out of material, I suggest the following: Pick some locks in very inconvenient ergonomic locations, where they would be in the field. I don't mean actually go to a storage shed, but rather mount a lock 3' off the ground, or 3" off the ground, and get to picking. I'm NOT implying you can't do this, I just want to see how much harder it is when you even the playing field against a blackhat who might be stealing from a storage shed or trying to open a door-knob. I know you dont want to show your face so either edit it out or just mount 2 cameras: one that shows the lock and your hands, and a 2nd that shows you bent into an uncomfortable position but maybe a piece of cardboard or video editing covering your head/face. It might add more value to hear your input on whether picking was harder from these inconvenient positions or whether its completely irrelevant. thanks
Your skill is awesome ! I now judge padalocks based on the length of your videos ! 😀
I can second these locks being novice proof. I have an old one made 15 years ago that I've been working on for a month in my spare time. I can get it just ready to open, only thing i can figure is that I keep oversetting a pin or a spool is getting me
I bought this lock around six months ago, and was disappointed in how fast I picked it. Granted it did take me about a minute more than it took you to do.
5 minutes long... maybe it’s a good lock 🤪
John Penguin you can never tell, sometimes he adds a couple of minutes just to chew out masterlock for making crappy locks.
It took him like 20 secs to open lol.
"I would have gone with the ACE anyway" haha, for sure :D
Love the channel. Haven't missed a video since I subbed last month.
Was glad to open mine in just under one minute especially with so many security pins top and bottom. Took me longer to remove c clip for gut. Got all the “fun” on camera but nowhere near the quality you provide. A how the LPL films - equipment and setup would be nice. Ps your vids got me into Locksport late last year. Great work! Continued success in and out of the courtroom BB
Hey LPL go to UHaul next. My local UHaul has a pretty big selection of locks to choose from. Also, go to storage unit places, they sell locks too.
Second this. They're all rebadged or generic imported locks. All the storage unit chains sell their own branded locks. Mine came from Uncle Bob's and it's probably garbage inside. The real security is needing card key badges to even get into the storage unit building, and about 100 cameras. Deterrent enough to make a cheap storage unit lock useful. But hey, they also sell insurance for when you get robbed.
Nice picking. My local ACE doesn't stock this one, or the 6 pin closed shackle one. I had to get mine off Ebay. They only have a few rows of ACE branded locks, and the rest are Master Locks.
Everytime I see that clip remover, I get goosebumps for some odd reason...
Imagine that thing being used to remove your eyeballs 🤔
@@janzacharias3680 aaaa
Чувак, ты лучший парень по замкам на ютубе. Thanks
I like looking for locks at Ace. They often have some interesting ones and the selection differs vastly from location to location. I also have found some cool Federal locks at various small town True Value hardware stores here in Oklahoma.
An Ace in my area is now fully Master Lock on their rack. I was rather
disappointed they do not even have their own brand available.
Larry Be - A solid wall of Master Lock is always a disappointing sight.
Federal are a UK brand. Odd to find them in Oklahoma.
+Larry Be ask at the counter and they can ship one in from their local warehouse
+Larry Be ask at the counter and they can ship one in from their local warehouse
Quite impressive for the price and availability. :D
I would like to see you do a historical series. Like padlocks from 1800's. Using both modern tools, and 1800 tools. Granted, I know those locks are hard to come by.
You're a pro at this, and frighteningly fast too! 💨😮
I use this exact lock to secure my box truck door. Glad to see a decent review i expected more criticism. Like commented above only gonna keep out the honest thief but on city streets in broad daylight its enough.
Very good lock, indeed.
... Guess i should have gone for the master lock. Ace isn't jokeing when they say high security.
It appears Ace Is The Place for locks that aren't TOTAL BULLSHIT, at the "highest end". Good job Ace.
Hey LPL could you do like a top 5 or 10 general use padlocks list? I am looking for a couple good locks for a rifle case.
If it's him your up against the rifle is probably the best lock🤣
Great picking and review brother, thanks !
at least in rural areas i think you are more likely to find thieves cutting locks instead of picking them.
Damn, ACE, good on you
@LPL Could you take one of those transparent locks put a few different security pins in that lock. So we can “see” false set binding etc etc
I wonder how many attempts or how long it took to pick this lock successfully.
That's a decent lock with good security pins. Great picking as usual👍🏻
Nice one...ACE padlocks are fun.
I did the same yesterday if your interested LPL. But my Ace had a six pin large hidden shackle lock I used. Well done sir...
Where do you buy your supplies and tools?
Specifically that .018 pick and pinning tray, but your other tools as well.
The 18thou pick is from Peterson. The pinning tray is home made.
I bought this lock from my local ace and the package says "6 pin security" and just like this one, it only has 5 pins. All 5 of mine are serrated and it has pretty decent bitting. I'm a novice picker and haven't been able to pick it yet. I think I'm going to add a 6th pin to it once I can pick it as is.
Master lock and best in the same sentence?!
I like when you show how a lock can be made more difficult to pick. EG, I wonder if this could accept a different core.
One of his top padlocks ! Picks it under a minute haha
Nice out the box🧐
Looks like my American lock brand I got for my 53 foot semi trailer.
Very nice sppd buddy great video. 😎
Another thing that they always do on that brand is making sure the fist pin is a deep cut.
The Lock Whisperer
Never clicked on a youtube notification this quick!!
All thanks to you LPL!
ZaqoccProductions - I know, right?!?
I keep saying the same things you do but my locks just wont open... :)
Awesome job my friend nicely done👍😊👍😊😎😎
All a lock does is keep honest people honest.
_"And probably something that's going to keep a novice lockpicker out."_
Come on, you are bragging now. :P
Very interesting. But, how does that hole that you think converts the padlock to key retaining work?
And how easy would it be to add in that 6th set of pins? Is the key already a 6-pin key, or would you need to buy a longer key blank?
Nice feature convertible to key-retaining!
LPL, can you garner a guess as to why they wouldn't use the key retention actuator instead of the pin in the core? From a parts standpoint, you'd need the drilled core, the different by-pass plate and the pin, verses the actuator with or without the ear.
The lock appears to be a knock-off of the American 700, so the core would be an APTC-12 (5 actual pins, though drilled for 6) if I'm correct on my memory of American cores.
This may be a dumb question but... When you start picking, are you starting from the back or the front? When you say "One is binding" that means the one furthest from you?? Thanks again for making & posting these videos.
Doesn't matter where you start front or back. When he says a pin is binding it feels solid and is not springy. Which tells that it is the ready to be picked.
@@theparajaim8428 Cool, thanks:-)
@@handiediver np, i think i also didnt answer part of the question, sorry still sleepy but when he said "one is binding" In this case pin one is the one closest to him. pin 5 would be the pin furthest from him. i hope that helps but not a stupid question :)
Lpl: " this is the best lock at my local Ace hardware..."
Also Lpl *compares lock to a Master Lock*
Setting the bar real high
I'd be curious to see if that shackle is really hardened. I've been seeing a lot of "hardened" steel shackles that were butter-soft.
I need some help? How do you get real practice locks? The clear ones are really easy.
He mentions this in a couple of videos, just don't have links to them. (over 700 videos to search through, it can take time) but if you are starting out, he suggests going to several stores in your area and buy a couple of the same lock at each, and use those to start building your skills up. I'd suggest starting with the inexpensive Master locks rather than the really cheep chinese locks, because there have been several of the latter that simply start to fail even with their own keys after way too short of a period.
The Master lock brass body locks are inexpensive but will give you a feel for how to tension a lock, and how to use a pick. Those are your starting points. That will give you the ability to look at most master locks up to the pro series with an awful lot of disgust. Note that the 'security rating' on Master lock packaging is more related to the physical characteristics of the lock body and shackle than it is the lock core. The reason the Master Pro series locks are a little better is that the cores tend to be from the American lock series subsequent to Master buying American Locks. Quality went up for some of Master's locks, and down for some of American's locks.
Once you have a basic idea of what you think you are doing, start working through the collection of those locs in a random order. Sit and watch videos on TV or a movie on your laptop, and let your hands work through the collection of locks, lock them up again, then pull them from the pile and work each lock one after the other. As you're doing this, start picking up a lock or two of the next "level" up over several weeks, preferably from different locations or businesses.
You're working to avoid getting a batch of locks that all have the same fault because they came out of the factory the same day, or even worse that ugly of uglies, the keyed alike padlocks. They might be nice for a traveling gun case where you want half a dozen padlocks on the case and only have to carry one key, but if you're actually picking locks, it's unlikely that you're going to end up some place and the padlock you need to work with is going to have the same key. (Note that this is not true of all keyed systems. Entry panels from a common company, elevators, lock boxes on the sides of buildings, even a large number of police cars across the country, all have common keys, for the simple reason that it's less expensive to get them set up that way.
Once you have 9-12 or so locks of the next level available, start doing the working through of those locks to build up your understanding of how to work with those locks. Continue this cycle on up through all the locks you want to be able to work with. Once you're dropping $50-$150 a padlock, you might consider selling some of the earlier padlocks you practiced with, but it may be a good idea to hang onto a couple to just play with from time to time to keep your skills up with them.
You should own your lock company or work for one that cares. You could counsel the company and be the spokesperson and detailing every lock they sell and how it is secure.
Nice pic and gut as usual councilor
Show us how to pick the locks of chastity cages.
Very good! Thank you.
Subtitles at 5:09 "that will convert the lock into puberty". Interesting little change.
I had to check that out! 😂
Nearly bought one of those about a week ago. Guess I should have forked over the cash.
I came from the Demolition Ranch video you commented on lol
Kind of unrelated question. I’m still relatively new to lockpicking, and Ive been using picks that are just stamped steel, a mix of Mad Bobs and the UK Bump Keys Praxis set. I’m looking to get some premium picks that are more comfortable to use. What do you recommend. MultiPick? Peterson (Plastic or Rubber handles)? Sparrows? I’m not looking to buy a whole new set, just the common ones I use like a Bogata, the hooks and some rakes with some nice handles on them that will last a while. Thanks!
Where would this lock be ranked in terms of general lockpicking ability? I am just getting into this hobby, I can pretty successfully pick the off-the-shelf masterlock/brinks padlocks, but I understand those are extremely easy to get into. What would be a next good step up from those locks? Thanks.
you tippicaly deal with them with whatever those tools are how many do you typically deal with great video
I love your videos. I've decided to try lock picking because of you :) how do security drivers vs security key pins act differenty?
Descent lock, think I will have to pick one up.
It looks pretty good "at first glance..."