An introduction to making security pins and challenge locks

In this video I will (in my own rambling way) go over the tools I use to make my own security pins for challenge locks. I hope it may help, or even inspire you to, have a go at making your own to send out into the locksport community.

[@michaelcacciatore-tt3tr]

Good information on making a more secure lock.

[@leglesslockpicker]

Good video, can't wait to learn how to make rattle snake pins. Spot on as usual.👍👍👍🆒🆗♿

[@Dmaclocksport]

🙏🏻 thanks for watching

[@reidpaslay]

I was just sitting here today thinking that it was time to get serious on starting down the challenge lock creation path. Needless to say, this is going to be reference number one!

[@Dmaclocksport]

Thanks, I hope I can help. It really is an enjoyable part of this fantastic hobby ✌🏻

[@reidpaslay]

@@Dmaclocksport I'll just annoy you here and on the subreddit if I have questions 😉

[@Dmaclocksport]

I'll welcome all of your questions my friend 👍🏻

[@scottweiter2477]

Oh I love it thank you for showing how to do all those great tricks. Just such cool stuff.

[@Dmaclocksport]

You're welcome 😎✌🏼

[@PickSmith122]

Very informative and great video Dmac. When I try this will come back and watch again to refresh my memory.

[@Dmaclocksport]

Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@derrickhogue1868]

I enjoy making challenging locks and frustrating my fellow pickers 🤣. Ah classic. But I agree you do make some beautiful pins and some really good CL’s. I like this series of videos. Cheers D, take care.

[@derrickhogue1868]

Can you put a detailed list of brass rod size/dimensions. Dremel drill bit size.

[@Dmaclocksport]

Thanks Derrick, I use either the original lock pins or fresh stock from my repinning kit which are 2.9mm

[@derrickhogue1868]

Thank you. This information is useful for the newer folks getting into CL making. Larger diameter rods can be used, sanded to fit cylinder. A fairly accurate calipers is a must. I usually only find 3 MM up to 5 MM. Fairly inexpensive online. Price, availability varies from Amazon, EBay.

[@derrickhogue1868]

I readily agreed on modifying stock brass manufactured pins. Affordable option.

[@fishpicks4531]

Great information again Darren - you’re producing some excellent content 🙌

[@Dmaclocksport]

Thanks Andy, I feel that, once I get to rambling on, there's no stopping me! 😆

[@vie_baobab]

Great videos! Came here for this one, but have been watching through the others. You're making great content!

[@Dmaclocksport]

Thanks for the feedback and for watching ✌🏻

[@picksandpistonslockpicking2474]

Great video thanks, you make quality pins. I picked your "mad molly" recently and it was a tricky pick 👏

[@Dmaclocksport]

Thanks. That's good to know she's still doing the rounds. They mostly end up dissapearing from view and I do wonder where they travel to✌🏻

[@petew9087]

That was very informative and an extremely interesting vid!
It's the most comprehensive I've seen on the subject, to date.
Thank you, I enjoyed that very much and I've learnt a lot.👍

[@Dmaclocksport]

Thanks mate. I honestly appreciate all the feedback I get and I hope my videos will inspire others to contribute to this amazing community ✌🏻

[@pickin-rick]

Brilliant video Darren. Gave me a couple of things to chew on 🤔

[@Dmaclocksport]

Cheers buddy ✌🏻

[@harrybow4006]

A very informative video Darren. Keep up the good work, I look forward to more videos on the challenge lock building. Thanks for sharing with us all👍😁

[@Dmaclocksport]

Thanks mate. Bit of a long ramble really but it keeps me entertained! 😆

[@PhotogNT]

I have a Dremel 4300 on order pretty hard to get in Australia currently I also picked up the Dremel multifunction drill stand 220 and a flex extension just need to sit and cool my heels until the Dremel motor unit gets in so I can give this a try.

[@Dmaclocksport]

It really is a fun side of the hobby. 😁👍🏻

[@EdocDab]

Clear video Darren, nice work👌 The pins you made look really well made. That should give plenty of fun for people indeed. Looking forward to the rattle snake how to video👍

[@Dmaclocksport]

Thanks. I hope they cause problems wherever they go! 😆

[@busyhandspicking9421]

Great video mate 😁👏

[@Dmaclocksport]

Cheers bud! 👍🏻

[@bikkies]

I had a go at making some challenge pins a while ago, based on Bosnian Bill's video. I was reasonably successful but my results were nowhere near as precise as yours. I have poor vision, poor fine motor control and a no-name Dremel wannabe, so a combination of these factors saw me sending pins all over my garage from either not clamping the collet down enough or else being too heavy handed with my files or knife blade. I also tried making core and bible undercuts with limited success, but at least tapping some threads was within my meagre capabilities. I really should try making these locksport torture devices again some time, and treat myself to a proper Dremel as well as that flexible extension.

[@Dmaclocksport]

The new dremmel I bought was way better than the cheap one I had been using and it definitely improved my cuts. 👍🏻

[@PickedItMate]

Cracking video D! Super informative unpicked uploads of info there. One question, that jewellers saw, how many pins on average would you say per single breakage ?

[@Dmaclocksport]

Loads! It's suprisingly strong actually. I've only broken a few blades but they can be reused

[@dugy40]

Seems to me people are making impossible locks. Not challenge.

[@Dmaclocksport]

Well, as with normal locks, there's many levels of difficulty. Of course sometimes, making too many mods can make a lock easier to pick if you lose the tight tolerances 😎👍🏻