He did hit them with a bit of (I would say deserved) shade for the improperly installed plastic bumper. At the end of the day, that's only a cosmetic issue but it's still annoying.
@@Novastar.SaberCombat But it's also the difference between "any jabroni with a hammer or a wave rake" and "someone who has the tools and expertise to actually pick a lock."
@ burke ... I'm not certain why these kinds of replies persist over the years. The techniques really aren't all THAT difficult. Especially if you have a basic set and you visualize the pin set as you pick. I mean, I can think of dozens of far more difficult tasks or skills I had to master over the last 30+ years. LP'ing isn't like most of 'em, and ultimately, it's mostly about repetition, "feeling" the feedback, and visualizing what you've done (or not done) to pin X, Y, or Z. Anyhow, though. Sure, obviously, there are the rare "very difficult" locks, but the key word here is indeed *rare.*
@@dtynhold off on shares until someone provides a convenient link, versus placing specific orders through the manufacturer website. Not blaming them. But it’s funny how good locks(security) are as difficult to find as honest reporting. In google(most search engines), at least.
I think he only guts the lock these days if he respects it enough to actually look inside. There are far too many bad locks that make the same (well known) mistakes to bother finding out what's inside them.
@@LtKernelPanic Actually, LPL has gutted all the locks there is. Exept from a few precious ones that are too rare to experiment on. Other than that, there would be nothing new in any kind of old pin&tumbler locks. I do love that he still does them sometimes though. And he should keep it up for the newer crowd.
I like that the description on the back of the package actually lays out some of the specific security features. So many brands are vague, and that seems to be a red flag.
My biggest nitpick is that I would probably have used _"impact and corrosion resistant brass body"_ instead of _"extra high security brass body"_. Brass is relatively soft, most brasses are softer than most stainless steels. That softness can sometimes help against grinding attacks, since soft brass can clog grinding tools. But drilling brass is still relatively easy. Drill holes in the face, pop out the ball bearings, release the shackle. Probably the real reason they chose brass for the lock body is that brass is inexpensive and generally easy to machine. Which, if it makes the lock a lot cheaper so the person who needs a lock can afford it, isn't necessarily a bad thing. The trade-offs just need to be understood. (If cost and ease of machining were no object, we could make all padlock bodies out of tungsten carbide!) Also, "patented 'easy-change' shackle" sounds better to me than "clever shackle design". Tell the customer *why* the design is better. I like that mechanism, I think they did a good job on that, so I'd want them to explain the advantage it confers.
@@P_RO_ For the average US buyer it's, "Should I buy this $20 lock or this $5.49 lock?" "Yeah, let's get the cheap one, all we're protecting is our life savings." Cheers from California, USA.
Locks (and other security) are a deterrent - how much effort/skill is needed and how long will it slow you down. If it's hard enough for them to give up or slow enough for someone to stop them, it will be effective.
@P_RO_ true. Which I think implies a certain level of security. I mean that being said nothing is ever 100% secure but at least it's not like some of these other options that can be raked open in seconds.
I feel this lock would be more than sufficient for most applications. Nothing is going to stop a destructive attack or skilled picker but it will make 99 percent of thieves look elsewhere.
@@ouzoloves yes, their tag out locks have excellent cores - and plastic bodies. The funny thing is, a tag out lock doesn't *need* an excellent core. If Master would just swap their LOTO cores for their padlock cores, they'd have serviceable LOTO locks AND excellent padlocks. But noooo...
Good luck finding one. It’s difficult to find one available on the internet(US). At least without ordering from factory. Then again, our search engines only provide garbage MSM/multi national corporation sites.
Federal will be playing this video at their Christmas parties for the next 20 years. And they'll probably send a copy to Master with a "Neener! Neener!" to top it off.
Sad thing is that moderate pick resistance does not seem to be that expensive. I assume that machines exist that can make spool, barrel, and serrated pins almost as easily as plain pins. Master makes locks that are exceptionally resistant to brute force. Why not at least some attention to picking. I'll remember Federal. Bonus points for made in Taiwan.
@@russellstyles5381 lmao master lock, strong against brute force? lmao, you clearly haven't seen to many master locks being opened with other master locks just from impacting one with another lol
LPL still have some unicorns to catch. That said, LPL 60s is indeed pretty high standard in pick resistance. Would buy one of these locks in a heartbeat.
@@lairdcummings9092 We haven't seen any Abloy Protec locks on this channel either. That wouldn't make an interesting video, though. The few most skilled people that can actually pick that core take 10-15 minutes to maybe get it open in perfect conditions. And during that time, all you see is both hands making tiny adjustments all over the lock.
Sadly, this is a fact. My very first attempt at lock picking, I raked open a Master #3 in under ten seconds. I'm not a skilled picker; Master just sux that much.
@@lairdcummings9092 That reminds me of the time my girlfriend locked her keys in her car back in college. I had seen people on TV use a bent coat hanger to open a car door, so I grabbed one, unwound it, straightened it, and put a hook in it. Then I shoved it in her door near the lock and jiggled it around for a few seconds and presto! I was shocked and a little scared at how easy that was for someone who literally didn't know what he was doing. That was back in the early 90s, though. Hopefully manufacturers protect the locks better now.
I've always figured that with all the spools and serrated pins upstairs and little attention paid to the key pins, locks just keep moving more towards being easier to open with impressioning rather than picking. With the serrated keypins and countermilling on this lock it'd probably be just as bad trying to impression as it would be to pick it. Definitely impressed with this one.
The barrel pin and countermilling would be tough for most of us to figure out blind. About as good as you can get without going to exotic pins. With a shrouded shackle it would be very good security.
With impressioning you are only working on the key pins, and it's irrelevant as to what is up stairs. Serrated key pins actually help impressioning, as they offer more "grip" at the shearline - thus better to mark the key. A disincentive to getting impression marks on the key, is a key pin with a more "bluntish" tip. Filing the tip on a key pin even slightly, will make impressioning a lot harder - if this is done, the cuts on the working key should be a little wider.
@@brianhignett8954 that's exactly why I think impressioning would be easier for many locks, but not this one. Plus the fact that you don't really need specialized tools, just some blanks and a file. A good magnifying glass and some vice grips help but even that isn't strictly necessary.
When you pick the lock and say what you’re feeling it always reminds me of the dentist as a kid when they would check your teeth and say out loud to the assistant what they saw
@desmond-hawkins actually as I remember it wasn't far off the LPL chant : "lower left 1 OK, 2 tartar, 3 OK, 4 filling solid, 5 cavity front, 6 cavity top, 7 OK" or similar. The start was "Open wide" which I've tried on locks a few times with mixed success.
I just received your beginner kit a couple days ago. Nice stuff! I've been working a pin at a time. Figured I'd try a couple of the Master locks I've got laying around. Good grief! I've been able to get into every one of them with no struggle! I realize they are junk... but they really are total garbage. I'm a complete newbie! I'll be looking for this lock for sure! Thank you for the fun and quality tools.
A full minute for LPL to pick? That's a solid pass mark by anyone's measure! Moving on to the gutting and it's clear that this is a very good lock. Nice review!
I would love to see the comb, rake and bump resistance test on this one. I expect these tests to not open the lock, but it would be nice to see some negative data points.
As always a great picking video. This lock is similar to their much beefier 730 range, even down to the shackle release. Nice to see Federal carrying over all these security features. 🙂👍
Two of my friends bought lock picking sets and practice locks, neither of them had any real success and they gave up trying '_' I think it's a pretty rare person who develops enough skill to beat any lock with anti-pick features.
2:41 It seems like the main benefit of the shackle quick-release would be for ease of attaching the shackle in a tight spot. Often the shackle is just a "U" shape that releases entirely... This has the benefits of both styles.
@kiralan8578 sure, that's how LPL used it, but how often does the average person need to do that or replace the shackle? I'm arguing that the most common reason someone needs to remove the shackle is to attach it in a tricky space.
2 minutes in was enough to prove this is a top quality lock. Using the very latest in picking tools in ideal conditions, on a lock he probably practiced on ahead of time, he had to go over the pins multiple times and work very carefully.
It is good to see the manufacturer putting at least some effort into the security of this padlock. There’s always going to be someone out there with the skill set required to open these things, but if you can put in features to keep at least the majority of pickers at bay it’s a lot more than most companies do.
That padlock just gave LPL some minor inconvenience; not only that it got complimented! Considering it's something a consumer grade pad lock, that's aweseom!
I like Federal locks. I have an SS730 and SS740, modified for permanent shackle extraction. As an amateur lock-picker, I haven't been able to pick em yet, the bidding is quite severe on them. They're actually quite good, tough, well made, with ½-decent molybdenum shackles + heavyweight bodies, giving em CEN4 and CEN5 respectfully. LPL can go through any lock like sh!t goes through a goose but it don't mean they're all crap!
I like the fact the company is honest by claiming resistant to pick, bump, and drill. And doesn't have some sort of high security claim on the packaging with a fancy number chart.
Lockpicking Lawyer: Genius level mind. C-Clip: "Hold my beer" As a sidenote: @ 2:43 the shackle is designed to be removed so you can access the screw below it and remove the lock cylinder. This is if you want to re-key several locks all to use the same key etc.
It has been awhile since LPL dissected a lock. Need to find a Lock Smith in my area that can re-pin all my house locks to be the same and cut (not duplicate ) new keys too. If only they were as knowledgeable as LPL. Thanks for sharing.
As a repeat purchaser from covert instruments I can attest at the quality of their product but in my lock picking apprenticeship I have noticed even with the right tools, an old sloppy lock can be much harder to pick then a new clean lock. Obviously an old sloppy lock can be even easier to open in some cases but I would love to see his take on old locks that really need precise tension because some will turn a quarter of the way without doing anything and jam everything up.
I really miss BosnianBill and it was great to see you gut and look at the lock. The size of that pinning tray is comical to me for some reason though lol.
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"Not bad" from LPL is the highest praise there is
Almost a german comment
Second highest- first is the "this is a lock I would use" category.
@@P_RO_ did he ever featured such a lock on the channel? I can't come up with one on the spot.
I think he appreciates that the package did not claim to be pick-proof... instead, stated its actual features.
I said that to myself when I saw 7:30 min. 😊
The rare very postiive review.
He did hit them with a bit of (I would say deserved) shade for the improperly installed plastic bumper. At the end of the day, that's only a cosmetic issue but it's still annoying.
And--as always--even then, it's basically the difference between a 1-3s entry and something that takes 12-24s to pressure and pin sequence.
I agree. I knew it was something bc the vid wasn't 2 min lolol
@@Novastar.SaberCombat But it's also the difference between "any jabroni with a hammer or a wave rake" and "someone who has the tools and expertise to actually pick a lock."
@ burke ... I'm not certain why these kinds of replies persist over the years. The techniques really aren't all THAT difficult. Especially if you have a basic set and you visualize the pin set as you pick. I mean, I can think of dozens of far more difficult tasks or skills I had to master over the last 30+ years. LP'ing isn't like most of 'em, and ultimately, it's mostly about repetition, "feeling" the feedback, and visualizing what you've done (or not done) to pin X, Y, or Z.
Anyhow, though. Sure, obviously, there are the rare "very difficult" locks, but the key word here is indeed *rare.*
That c clip took him longer than many locks, respect for the heroic clip. :p
It knows it is in a lock, and no one told it that it wasn't a security feature so it's gonna act like it is.
Lol.
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Master lock should make a mechanism that makes you remove a c-clip. Maybe then they will take a bit more time to open
I'd say this is a win for the lock.
@@CptJistuce great comment ✌️
LPL said he respected the lock! I think that’s the highest compliment I have heard on this channel
Now watch mcnally open it with the same lock
"This is a Federal 720B padlock. You can open it with a Federal 720B padlock."
Unlikely, but fingers crossed anyway.
@@AyarARJ Fortunately, ball bearing locks like this cannot be opened percussively, that attack only works on single-sided spring mechanisms.
@@uzlonewolf Yep! Nuts.
I once heard him say that a lock was something he'd use himself.
"All in all, not bad". BUY THIS PADLOCK!
And the shares of the manufacturer! 😂
@@dtynhold off on shares until someone provides a convenient link, versus placing specific orders through the manufacturer website.
Not blaming them. But it’s funny how good locks(security) are as difficult to find as honest reporting. In google(most search engines), at least.
It feels like it's been an eternity since LPL has done a pick & gut video
I'm looking forward to the next April 1 video 😁
Ehhh...wassup, doc?
Yeah that's one thing I miss from Bosnian Bill's videos is he usually gutted the locks after.
I think he only guts the lock these days if he respects it enough to actually look inside. There are far too many bad locks that make the same (well known) mistakes to bother finding out what's inside them.
@@LtKernelPanic Actually, LPL has gutted all the locks there is. Exept from a few precious ones that are too rare to experiment on. Other than that, there would be nothing new in any kind of old pin&tumbler locks. I do love that he still does them sometimes though. And he should keep it up for the newer crowd.
I like that the description on the back of the package actually lays out some of the specific security features. So many brands are vague, and that seems to be a red flag.
It's meant for the British market,and they are generally more keen on good locks and what makes them good than the average US citizen.
My biggest nitpick is that I would probably have used _"impact and corrosion resistant brass body"_ instead of _"extra high security brass body"_. Brass is relatively soft, most brasses are softer than most stainless steels. That softness can sometimes help against grinding attacks, since soft brass can clog grinding tools. But drilling brass is still relatively easy. Drill holes in the face, pop out the ball bearings, release the shackle.
Probably the real reason they chose brass for the lock body is that brass is inexpensive and generally easy to machine. Which, if it makes the lock a lot cheaper so the person who needs a lock can afford it, isn't necessarily a bad thing. The trade-offs just need to be understood. (If cost and ease of machining were no object, we could make all padlock bodies out of tungsten carbide!)
Also, "patented 'easy-change' shackle" sounds better to me than "clever shackle design". Tell the customer *why* the design is better. I like that mechanism, I think they did a good job on that, so I'd want them to explain the advantage it confers.
@@P_RO_ For the average US buyer it's, "Should I buy this $20 lock or this $5.49 lock?" "Yeah, let's get the cheap one, all we're protecting is our life savings."
Cheers from California, USA.
@@JerryB507 What do most people use a padlock for, though? I think mostly it would be a gym locker or tool shed.
A compliment from LPL is the best review you can get
59 seconds. Impressive for the lock.
Watching this channel really has changed my perspective on the world. Nothing is ever locked.
Locks (and other security) are a deterrent - how much effort/skill is needed and how long will it slow you down. If it's hard enough for them to give up or slow enough for someone to stop them, it will be effective.
@@jonathanbott87 "You don't have to be impenetrable. Just less penetrable than the next guy."
I wish I lived in a world where nearly a minute was something noteworthy
That's 23.7 in standardized MasterLock units.
Locks are there to keep honest people honest.
I love the honesty. "won't slow down an experienced picker for long but it is effective against low skill attacks"
Experienced pickers are rather rare out in the wiid and very rare on the wrong side of the law.
@P_RO_ true. Which I think implies a certain level of security. I mean that being said nothing is ever 100% secure but at least it's not like some of these other options that can be raked open in seconds.
I feel this lock would be more than sufficient for most applications. Nothing is going to stop a destructive attack or skilled picker but it will make 99 percent of thieves look elsewhere.
@78Mathius yeah which is reassuring considering the amount of locks on the market (at least here in North America) that are merely an inconvenience.
I feel like if you're trying to stop an experienced picker you won't be using that type of lock at all.
Federal is now burned into my brain when I go shopping for locks.
Just be aware that master lock do very good tagout locks.
Just because a company has a single good lock does not make the whole range great.
right!? :)
Squire. Put an SS100 on EVERYTHING...
@@ouzoloves yes, their tag out locks have excellent cores - and plastic bodies.
The funny thing is, a tag out lock doesn't *need* an excellent core.
If Master would just swap their LOTO cores for their padlock cores, they'd have serviceable LOTO locks AND excellent padlocks.
But noooo...
Good luck finding one. It’s difficult to find one available on the internet(US). At least without ordering from factory.
Then again, our search engines only provide garbage MSM/multi national corporation sites.
I am a BIG FAN of these tear down videos.
Saaame
*Especially* when the lock is well-made.
I'd rather see the entire lock disassembled. Seems he's only interested in the core.
@@KenFullman from the packaging diagram, there's not much left
These used to be a staple on this channel. I think he exhausted most variations so they've become rare.
As a non-locksport practitioner. I am very engaged when you tear down a good lock and explain what the features are. Cheers from the Midwest USA
Seeing you again dismantling a lock makes me miss BosnianBill
Right. I hope he's doing well.
The fact that he reaches for picking tools versus a mallet tells you its miles ahead of Master lock.
I swear one of those days he's going to open a Master lock with a Bagel. And it will be beautiful
Carrot
Especially when he didn't go straight to the rake, like he usually does for other brands, especially Master.
Federal will be playing this video at their Christmas parties for the next 20 years. And they'll probably send a copy to Master with a "Neener! Neener!" to top it off.
They really should send this to Master just to rub it in.
@@ZboeC5this should be mandatory for new Masterlock employees, during their orientation. "See, this? This is what we *never* do!"
And Master will probably send them a copy of their financials and how much of the market they control.
Sad thing is that moderate pick resistance does not seem to be that expensive. I assume that machines exist that can make spool, barrel, and serrated pins almost as easily as plain pins. Master makes locks that are exceptionally resistant to brute force. Why not at least some attention to picking.
I'll remember Federal. Bonus points for made in Taiwan.
@@russellstyles5381 lmao master lock, strong against brute force? lmao, you clearly haven't seen to many master locks being opened with other master locks just from impacting one with another lol
That lock put up quite a fight
Picking a much easier lock while watching the video, by the time I got it open he's already done the intro, picked it and disassembled it :'(
The ever rare "Not Bad" review was glad to be here to experience it
That's the nicest thing I have ever heard you say about a lock. It must be a good one.
Not the nicest ever, but high up there.
Watch the trailer lock review. That one makes you buy the lock even if you do not have the trailer.
You can't have watched many of his videos then.
It took 60s for him to open. That's gotta be close to a world record for LPL pick resistance
Naaah. There are a (very) few that have flat defeated him; Bowley locks come to mind. But it is exceedingly rare for a lock to defeat The LPL.
LPL still have some unicorns to catch. That said, LPL 60s is indeed pretty high standard in pick resistance. Would buy one of these locks in a heartbeat.
McNally "60s? Why are you so slow?!"
@@lairdcummings9092 We haven't seen any Abloy Protec locks on this channel either. That wouldn't make an interesting video, though. The few most skilled people that can actually pick that core take 10-15 minutes to maybe get it open in perfect conditions. And during that time, all you see is both hands making tiny adjustments all over the lock.
The C clip lasted longer than most Master Locks.
Sadly, this is a fact.
My very first attempt at lock picking, I raked open a Master #3 in under ten seconds. I'm not a skilled picker; Master just sux that much.
@@lairdcummings9092 That reminds me of the time my girlfriend locked her keys in her car back in college. I had seen people on TV use a bent coat hanger to open a car door, so I grabbed one, unwound it, straightened it, and put a hook in it. Then I shoved it in her door near the lock and jiggled it around for a few seconds and presto!
I was shocked and a little scared at how easy that was for someone who literally didn't know what he was doing. That was back in the early 90s, though. Hopefully manufacturers protect the locks better now.
Newer cars have a lot more wires in the door to get caught on.
@@burke615 older cars are shockingly easy to slim-jim open.
@ I was certainly shocked! 😂
I like seeing the insides of these locks and explanation as to their features... it's better than a 10 second Master Lock video.
If your product gets a "not bad" rating from LPL, you know you released a really decent product.
I've always figured that with all the spools and serrated pins upstairs and little attention paid to the key pins, locks just keep moving more towards being easier to open with impressioning rather than picking. With the serrated keypins and countermilling on this lock it'd probably be just as bad trying to impression as it would be to pick it. Definitely impressed with this one.
The barrel pin and countermilling would be tough for most of us to figure out blind. About as good as you can get without going to exotic pins. With a shrouded shackle it would be very good security.
With impressioning you are only working on the key pins, and it's irrelevant as to what is up stairs. Serrated key pins actually help impressioning, as they offer more "grip" at the shearline - thus better to mark the key. A disincentive to getting impression marks on the key, is a key pin with a more "bluntish" tip. Filing the tip on a key pin even slightly, will make impressioning a lot harder - if this is done, the cuts on the working key should be a little wider.
@@brianhignett8954 that's exactly why I think impressioning would be easier for many locks, but not this one. Plus the fact that you don't really need specialized tools, just some blanks and a file. A good magnifying glass and some vice grips help but even that isn't strictly necessary.
Longer than 3 minutes, you know it's a gut video
and, you know, the title of the video
Quite gut.
Sehr gut!
This is one of the longest LPL episodes I remember. Must be a decent lock!
I like the extra details of the pick and gut videos.
Holy shit Harry, that took you just over a minute to open. Been a long time since I have seen one hold you up that long.
Thanks for the video. 👍👍
Is that his real name?
@@David_Crayfordwould be hilarious if it isn't and a running gag on this channel is to always call the lawyer a different name
When you pick the lock and say what you’re feeling it always reminds me of the dentist as a kid when they would check your teeth and say out loud to the assistant what they saw
If you got a click on 2 and some counter rotation on 4 you didn't brush your teeth enough 🤣
@andyreact ....and we got this open.
Things you don't want to hear on that chair 😂
What did they say out loud to the assistant? "TEETH"?
@desmond-hawkins actually as I remember it wasn't far off the LPL chant : "lower left 1 OK, 2 tartar, 3 OK, 4 filling solid, 5 cavity front, 6 cavity top, 7 OK" or similar.
The start was "Open wide" which I've tried on locks a few times with mixed success.
The assistant was taking notes to put in the file
I just received your beginner kit a couple days ago. Nice stuff! I've been working a pin at a time. Figured I'd try a couple of the Master locks I've got laying around. Good grief! I've been able to get into every one of them with no struggle! I realize they are junk... but they really are total garbage. I'm a complete newbie! I'll be looking for this lock for sure! Thank you for the fun and quality tools.
7+ minutes..?! Inconceivable!
(Even though including the gutting)
~ 55 seconds to actually pick is fairly impressive, when The LPL is attacking.
Nice to see you pick and tear down a lock for a change. Please keep it up.
Spools, serations, counter milling, and standard pins with strong springs to trip up pick attempts. I'm impressed.
Nice to see a pick & gut. Haven't had one of those in a while.
Glad to see you breaking one down and educating again. Thanks
A full minute for LPL to pick? That's a solid pass mark by anyone's measure! Moving on to the gutting and it's clear that this is a very good lock. Nice review!
Wow! Over 7 mins. Love the long-form content. 😅
Well, when he doesn't break out the MasterLock master key (wave rake), you know the lock can't be all that bad.
Nice! A pick and gut like the old days and a lock worth gutting.
Manufactures should add LPL time between "nothing on 1" and "we got this open" to their marketing material
After your last video I was thinking about how much I miss your tear-down videos. Thank you!
That C-clip gave him more problems than ~95% of the locks do.
I missed these Gut videos, thanks
No lock I know of can stop someone with enough determination, but this is a really solid lock, from the look of it
Sure there are esoteric and expensive locks that would be harder to pick, but this does everything you’d want from an open shackle lock. Props.
I would love to see the comb, rake and bump resistance test on this one. I expect these tests to not open the lock, but it would be nice to see some negative data points.
That is the best review I have ever seen on this channel. Noting the brand and model.
As always a great picking video.
This lock is similar to their much beefier 730 range, even down to the shackle release.
Nice to see Federal carrying over all these security features.
🙂👍
It's always nice to see some decent engineering show up on this channel.
I stopped locking things because of this guy.
I wouldn't, lpl is a savant when it comes to picking locks. It's not as easy as he makes it look .
I built my doors and custom fit my locks and reinforced the hinge side front door 4.5 inches thick
😂😂😂😂
Dudes like LPL and McNally know what they are doing, but they are the exceptions. Most lockpickers aren't as skilled as they are.
Two of my friends bought lock picking sets and practice locks, neither of them had any real success and they gave up trying '_' I think it's a pretty rare person who develops enough skill to beat any lock with anti-pick features.
Every time I hear LPL saying "Not bad" I instantly go and try to find the lock as they're the ones I want in my collection!
This is what i have been missing about this channel. Thank you, it is appreciated
Man you haven't done a pick and gut for a minute from what I remember. Love these
nice to see the manufacturer provide a detailed cutaway diagram to assist in its opening.
An actual decent quality "paddle lock". And LPL gave it high praise; indeed, "all in all, not bad".
This one was more interesting than most of the others I have watched on your channel. Thank you!
Great to see an extended vid from LPL. I like these pick-n-gut vids.
Easily the longest pick time I've seen from LPL. Mighty impressive and tremendous praise. The world is going to end.
Impressive guts for a store bought pack off the shelf.
I'd like to see it go back together
This feels like an old-school video. Thanks for the upload!
At least one thing called federal isn't disappointing this year.
2:41 It seems like the main benefit of the shackle quick-release would be for ease of attaching the shackle in a tight spot. Often the shackle is just a "U" shape that releases entirely... This has the benefits of both styles.
I think it was actually to allow accessing the core retainer screw.
@kiralan8578 sure, that's how LPL used it, but how often does the average person need to do that or replace the shackle? I'm arguing that the most common reason someone needs to remove the shackle is to attach it in a tricky space.
Well done, I've wrestled with a couple of these, very sensitive to pick, I got paid but I would've cut it lol
2 minutes in was enough to prove this is a top quality lock. Using the very latest in picking tools in ideal conditions, on a lock he probably practiced on ahead of time, he had to go over the pins multiple times and work very carefully.
Such tiny parts and so many springs, if I tried to dismantle that, the bits would be spread across the room. I admire your skills.
Love the gutting to understand the construction of the locks.
Tear down videos are the best. I am always interested in how the different pins give different feedback while picking. 🤝🤝👍🇺🇸
pulling out tools you designed and manufactured yourself is such a flex
Back up the truck! We gotta make all these locks after this positive review! I wager this stops most people.
It is good to see the manufacturer putting at least some effort into the security of this padlock. There’s always going to be someone out there with the skill set required to open these things, but if you can put in features to keep at least the majority of pickers at bay it’s a lot more than most companies do.
That padlock just gave LPL some minor inconvenience; not only that it got complimented! Considering it's something a consumer grade pad lock, that's aweseom!
The fact that this one took this long, looks like I found my new lock!
I like Federal locks. I have an SS730 and SS740, modified for permanent shackle extraction. As an amateur lock-picker, I haven't been able to pick em yet, the bidding is quite severe on them. They're actually quite good, tough, well made, with ½-decent molybdenum shackles + heavyweight bodies, giving em CEN4 and CEN5 respectfully. LPL can go through any lock like sh!t goes through a goose but it don't mean they're all crap!
New video. I came to see what new tools were being released, and I wasn't let down.
Always interesting to see a lock that does more than absolutely nothing to prevent unwanted entry, and this one actually made some surprising at it
A seven minute video on just one lock... That is praise in itself.
I like the fact the company is honest by claiming resistant to pick, bump, and drill. And doesn't have some sort of high security claim on the packaging with a fancy number chart.
Always love to see a lock that you respect.
Nice to see an actual gut for a change
When I saw a 7min video I had to go make myself a cup of tea cuz I knew this was gonna be good
Lock picking 100 required for this one. Great for regular use but won’t stop an expert. Excellent endorsement!
Can't beat talent and experience.
Wow. It's been a while since I've watched someone disassemble a lock and show the pins. It reminds me of the days when I used to watch Bosnian Bill.
watching you take apart the lock reminded me of old bosnian bill videos.
Lockpicking Lawyer: Genius level mind.
C-Clip: "Hold my beer"
As a sidenote: @ 2:43 the shackle is designed to be removed so you can access the screw below it and remove the lock cylinder. This is if you want to re-key several locks all to use the same key etc.
It has been awhile since LPL dissected a lock. Need to find a Lock Smith in my area that can re-pin all my house locks to be the same and cut (not duplicate ) new keys too. If only they were as knowledgeable as LPL. Thanks for sharing.
If a lock received more than 7 minutes of someone's' time to design it, then it def deserves a longer than 'usual' exposure on the LPL channel!
Thank you for this pick and gut! I really miss when you do this.
I'd like to see him put that thing back together. Tedious work!
Makes me miss BBill
Really appreciate the tear down. Especailly while checking vendor's claims.
About as good as a padlock gets, I'd say.
Whoa whoa!
How can we be sure that it's not a fluke?!? 😉
As a repeat purchaser from covert instruments I can attest at the quality of their product but in my lock picking apprenticeship I have noticed even with the right tools, an old sloppy lock can be much harder to pick then a new clean lock. Obviously an old sloppy lock can be even easier to open in some cases but I would love to see his take on old locks that really need precise tension because some will turn a quarter of the way without doing anything and jam everything up.
If I needed to padlock anything, this video sold me on this lock
So thats how good lock looks like. Wow!
7 minute video, and praise from LPL-this must be a good lock.
I really miss BosnianBill and it was great to see you gut and look at the lock. The size of that pinning tray is comical to me for some reason though lol.
Good one! Took just about a minute, starting from inserting the turning tool.
It took him a whole minute for him to get it open. That's a good lock!