My dad wanted to buy one of these from Harbor Freight a few years ago, I thought it was the dumbest idea. Turned out to be a brilliant idea, this thing literally cuts ANYTHING. It's also a great party favor. You get plenty of looks when you bust these things out of the shop
@@OneKnifeYeHand Listen, I think it can be done lol Tyler is just kind of a derp sometimes. Those can def. be cut if you're not trying to cut with the tip of the cutters
@@imfromthegovandimheretohelp that’s not a valid point. You could also eventually get through it with sandpaper, or a knife, or by pouring water on it. That doesn’t make those things good cutters
Tyler, next try hydraulic rebar cutters like the hydraulic one that lockpicking lawyer used. They can put out thousands of pounds of force. Edit: I was part of the team that designed the patent of the vevor g-20 and the YQK-300 and those two patents make tons of money.
@@mrr-ee6ui the hydrolic is slow to increase, but when it breaks it applies the large amount of built up force to the small fragments sending them flying.
I don’t know why they’re called “Bolt Cutters”. I’ve ever seen one used for actually cutting a bolt. Chains yes, locks yes, cables yes, bolts no. A bolt is not usually in a position where “bolt cutters” could even get to it.
Fun fact of the day the shackle of a lock is also a bolt just not the kind that screws into something but more like a bolt that goes through a dead bolt in a door
Hey Tyler! The master lock with the lateral open, it's suposed to be facing your gate or whatever you're securing, so you could only cut on the though side It's a unfair demonstration, but it's still a master lock, picking it is probably kid's play
If you have a tow strap, with a ratcheting tightener, you could wrap the end of the handles together, and ratchet tighten the handle bars together. The mechanical advantage you would have would be enormous, and you could do this entirely by yourself. Food for thought!
Dear Tyler, what is this magic spell you have casted upon your subscribers? I see a video like this pop up in my feed and I’m like “why on earth would I watch that?!” And yet here I am, still not interested but I’m gonna watch the whole thing and somehow be pleased about it? Yup, like every other video you put out. It astounds me.
Everyone complaining about the locks not being cut while "in use" needs to realise this isnt a test of the locks, this is a test of rarher or not the cutters can cut.
I think the problem is less about the locks not being in use and more that he's using the cutters in a position that you wouldn't normally be able to use them in
Some of those locks would be impossible (or very difficult) to get the bolt cutters in a position that would effectively cut the shackle, IF the locks were connected to a hasp or latch... especially considering that you could barely get the cutters in to cut some of the shackles with them just loose on the table.
When I worked security in a high school we would obnoxiously use the really big cutters to cut locks left off lockers at the end of the year and It is a small section to access but we managed
@@Fierriel I wasn't talking about the regular MasterLocks that you would find on HS lockers... I was referring to the reinforced ones, with high walls or extra buffering around the shackle... The ones he couldn't even get the shackle as deep into the bolt cutter jaws to bite as much as he wanted because the jaws were too big. (Including the one that was stil unopenable after he cut it from the top... the only place for a hatch) Now, I'm not saying that better quality, (even slightly) slimmer cutters couldn't handle the job and potentially fit in the small gap. What I am saying is that due to their cost-saving (aka cheap) quality HF bolt cutters are too bulky and would not make a great first choice...
Mate try leaning against a wall when you're trying to cut the bike lock, so you can push towards the wall, and then the levers won't slide around. Also, the missus says as sexy as the slides are, maybe try boots for tests like this
I expected to see a come-along used to pull those handles together before it was all over. I'm burning to know what fails first, the cutters or the bike lock.
Man that bike lock must have been tough because Tyler was using his full body weight while wearing the Gang Gang slides, and you know they gave him extra power
Love your content- one thing though, if the locks are actually locked to something (for example the American lock with shielded sides) you would not have access to the top. Still loved the video!
@@AdodgerWho Yep I get those all the time. These particular Bots are very annoying, they spam me in TH-cam comments and give me notifications ever hour. This is why I genuinely don't post comments anymore on videos genuinely meant for a larger audience
@@EatFuckingTimothy It actually a topic of discussion in IT circles. There's been a massive uptick in these attacks. Best of luck, and as always, beware of random links on the internet.
Having used those type of cutters for a while if you put the jaws sideways and have one handle in your hands and the other on your waist you can apply an amazing amount of force to the jaws
i bought one of these this spring. for literally no reason other than they were huge and i wanted them. never used them yet. never used any bold cutters ever. but now im glad i have them lol. thanks.
i have an unusual hobby called magnet fishing. it uses neodymium magnets, super heavy duty strength. some can pull over 2000lbs. id love to see you do some vids with these magnets. can be very dangerous so be careful
I have the smaller pair from HF. Not something I use often at all. I wasn't dropping a bunch of money on a tool that gets used twice a decade. I was actually impressed with the quality of the pair I bought. Especially for the price. This pair seems pretty durable as well. You placed a lot of force on those jaws and only one dent from the hardened master lock. Not bad for a very cheaply made tool.
I've used a come-along cable at the very end of the cutters to pull the handles together. It'll cut some big stuff... once or twice before the blades are ruined.
TylerTuber...sounds like a lubrication for marine engines! Hey, have you tried TylerTube? That stuff's great! it really works! What you need is TylerTube, frees up seized components and prevents rust! Anyway, great review and test, especially the test...I'll check out more of your vids to see if they're also as entertaining! ✨
In what world are you going to cut those locks like that. The walls are to protect from cuts so you have to cut on the walls because the hook piece will be protected by whatever it’s attached to
3:36 Be careful when cutting like that. It puts a lot of torque on your triceps. I ripped mine a few months ago using a large set of cutters like that. Took over a month for it to heal, and you lose a large range of motion while it’s healing.
Padlocks are hard on bolt cutters. But you can have some pretty big dents in the cutting jaws and it will still break through it. I just ordered one of those bolt cutters from harbor freight.
I bought a set exactly like that from HF when they first started some thirty years ago. It was a total piece of junk because the blades when closed left a large gap between. It would not cut much of anything. I hope they have improved since then and it would be nice to see them offer replacement jaws for them.
Don’t know if anyone mentioned this in the comments yet, but in reference to the “protected” locks you cut: if the lock was attached to something, you HAVE to cut through the side protective pieces.
I wonder if you connect the opposite ends of the handles to your pulley system would it be enough to break the bike lock? You probably need something to stop the handles from flipping but it could be that extra force you needed?
Cool video. If the lock was on something you wouldn't be able to take the shackles out? If the lock was on something you may not be able to get the jaws around the shackle to cut it.
Those 'shrouded' locks have a bare bar segment that when in use would be obscured - a real test would have been to cut through the metal protecting the shackle
I have those 42" HF bolt cutter and the 12" bolt cutter. They make a great pair. I've sliced through very large eyebolts, steel cable, very heavy chain, automotive tires...the wires used to make tire carcasses are incredibly high tensile strength pearlite (upwards of 4000 MPa), which translates to incredible hardness upwards of 1200 Vickers, or more than 71 Rockwell C (harder than almost all tool steels). I'm quite impressed with them.
Some of the locks you tested are designed to not give you access to the pin to cut when locked, like a tongue lock on a trailer, you would have to try and cut the opposite side.
FYI... "Bolt cutters" are designed to cut bolts, chain, & cable, not hardened locks. Battery-operated angle grinders would usually work better, but only if you have the correct blade on them. The best thing about the Harbor Freight bolt cutters is the flush end of the cutting part; the "high dollar" ones have a rounded end (harder to get into a small space), dent more easily, and typically slip worse.
12:40 yeah, but Tyler, if that lock would be in use you wouldn't even be able to cut it there. because the blocks on the side would prevent you from being able to rotate it sideways.
You don't seem to be thinking about how you could access parts of these locks once they are attached to something. The easy to cut, weak point is not usually exposed when it's in use my guy
While attached to something, a massive pipe wrench can work wonders. Just put the entire lock body in the jaw and twist. The lock or the attachment point will give.
when you do the american lock, try it with the chain attached to it. thats the design purpose. just like you said. if theres something connected to it, its almost impossible
Had to cut a lock once because I lost the key. Found some bolt cutters and cut the lock off just to find the key 2 minutes later. It was an awesome experience.
If you try and cut close to the shackle, the wedge of the blade will but up against it, and create a sheering force perpendicular to the cutting force. You want to make sure there is good clearance either side of the blades, so that its easier to cut, and so that it doesnt introduce sidewards movement and increase blade damage. I got a much smaller pair of these, and whilst cheap and cheerful, they get the job done and have never failed me on the odd jobs I use them for.
The best way to use these cutters is to place one handle on the ground and push the other one towards it, massive leverage plus you're not pushing against yourself, so it helps with the strain on the user.
I bought the small pair at HF, and I haven't had an issue using it. Pretty impressed actually. And I use em on multiple, weird thing's. I drive a tow truck. They come in handy
To cut thicker stuff you can Open the jaws with the adjustment screw so you can get better leverage. Then once you cut through a little ways tighten the screw up and go again.
@@dotar9586😂😂😂😂 I have been told that's how its done today. In the words of Bart Simpson " I didn't do it nobody saw me do it you can't prove anything" man!
It's easier to gett into a master lock by picking, raking or shimming than using the bolt cutters simply because it takes so much effort to lift them by the handles.
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Any idiot can cut a lock but it takes brains to pick a lock
You should do a video on survival gear
Mine are better....i cut bikes bolts all sorts of shit
@@shanethrelfall416 my form of "lock picking" of locks is an 1 1/16 wrench and another or a 3/4 inch wrench
Using pipes to extend the handles will increase force. So would pulleys, hooked up to your scale.
Lock Picking Lawyer is giddlily laughing and rubbing his hands together at the destruction of all the Master Locks.
LPL has been quite for a little while
@@nickmedadd everyone needs a holiday
@@mjrdunn makes sense
@@nickmedadd He had a mandolin injury but I'm not sure if that is why he has been absent.
And then trying to sell you his lishi tool.
ER Doctor, "So HOW did you give yourself a hernia?" Tyler, "I was trying to break a bike lock with my giant toenail clippers."
I cut so many locks in the army. It's best to keep a handle on your hip, and grab the other with your hands and pull towards yourself.
Legit was gonna say the exact same thing
And hammers for D locks 😅
I agree I cut many locks too
How I always did it.
The ole hip and or armpit technique.
My dad wanted to buy one of these from Harbor Freight a few years ago, I thought it was the dumbest idea. Turned out to be a brilliant idea, this thing literally cuts ANYTHING. It's also a great party favor. You get plenty of looks when you bust these things out of the shop
Anything but the u-shaped bike lock lol
@@OneKnifeYeHand Listen, I think it can be done lol Tyler is just kind of a derp sometimes. Those can def. be cut if you're not trying to cut with the tip of the cutters
@@DozaCraft he’s not using the tip of the cutters though. They’re strong sure, but that bike lock is THICK
@@TheJerseyNinja you can clip away at it
@@imfromthegovandimheretohelp that’s not a valid point. You could also eventually get through it with sandpaper, or a knife, or by pouring water on it. That doesn’t make those things good cutters
Tyler, next try hydraulic rebar cutters like the hydraulic one that lockpicking lawyer used. They can put out thousands of pounds of force.
Edit: I was part of the team that designed the patent of the vevor g-20 and the YQK-300 and those two patents make tons of money.
Also try a face shield because if the rebar cutters blade breaks it’s gonna be some shrapnel moving at high speeds lol
@@TouchSoToxic hydraulic applies force slowly i don’t think it would have the force to break a rebar to make it shatter
@@mrr-ee6ui the hydrolic is slow to increase, but when it breaks it applies the large amount of built up force to the small fragments sending them flying.
Ha ha this guy wants you to buy the jaws of life
@@yellcountytanks3235 that really not the same thing
Lock: breaks loudly
My brain: "Click out of one..."
False set on two, click out of three.
@@Mr.NiceGuy80 four seems to be binding.
@@KitchenKnifeRescue see if I can back myself out of this trap
Don’t forget Nice click out of 5
Back to the beginning
I don’t know why they’re called “Bolt Cutters”. I’ve ever seen one used for actually cutting a bolt. Chains yes, locks yes, cables yes, bolts no. A bolt is not usually in a position where “bolt cutters” could even get to it.
the original use for bolt cutters was to cut bolt seals from shipping containers at the delivery point. the more you know!!
What do you mean? I see these used regularly to open bolts on secured shipping containers.
Fun fact of the day the shackle of a lock is also a bolt just not the kind that screws into something but more like a bolt that goes through a dead bolt in a door
@@markthurst9751 cool fun fact
@@markthurst9751 oh that's why they always have those at the docks in tv shows lmao
Hey Tyler!
The master lock with the lateral open, it's suposed to be facing your gate or whatever you're securing, so you could only cut on the though side
It's a unfair demonstration, but it's still a master lock, picking it is probably kid's play
I guess you missed the part where he had said he was just curious if the bolt cutters would cut it
@@Justme-jt1ef yeah, I saw it! but got curious about what it could do against the though part
Ayo this is completely off topic but who's that in ur pfp she looks so familiar.
@@NathanRedberry Absolutely nothing you need a grinder or hydraulic cutter for that
@@neon0127 Ren Hakuuryu from Magi
If you have a tow strap, with a ratcheting tightener, you could wrap the end of the handles together, and ratchet tighten the handle bars together. The mechanical advantage you would have would be enormous, and you could do this entirely by yourself. Food for thought!
As long as the strap doesn't just slip down the slope of the handles
Dear Tyler, what is this magic spell you have casted upon your subscribers? I see a video like this pop up in my feed and I’m like “why on earth would I watch that?!” And yet here I am, still not interested but I’m gonna watch the whole thing and somehow be pleased about it? Yup, like every other video you put out. It astounds me.
He has a good combo of being both charismatic and endearing.
Same!!!
I know. I have no interest in this but I will watch the whole video and probably 2or 3 more videos that I am not interested in. Lol!! I love him.
Project Farm measurable results.
Tyler: “feels”
Project Farm also watching this video:
"Wow! That's a lot of damage!"
Love project farm and all his videos. I watch those vids for really correct tests and I watch tyler tube for pure comedy
@@kordelewaters2655 Project Farm has a much more methodical and accurate approach to tests.
@@kaine2416 wow impressive
Watch them both, for different reasons. Tyler is just funny to watch.
alright Tyler, I got to ask, has that cricket moved in for a permanent home in your garage, or is it added sound effects?
Lol it's been atleast a year of chirping lol
@BadDriversOfTennessee actually mid west we have them to it’s most not cold places.
Everyone complaining about the locks not being cut while "in use" needs to realise this isnt a test of the locks, this is a test of rarher or not the cutters can cut.
I think the problem is less about the locks not being in use and more that he's using the cutters in a position that you wouldn't normally be able to use them in
Some of those locks would be impossible (or very difficult) to get the bolt cutters in a position that would effectively cut the shackle, IF the locks were connected to a hasp or latch... especially considering that you could barely get the cutters in to cut some of the shackles with them just loose on the table.
I was thinking the same thing throughout the whole video.
I was also thinking the same. No way you could get the bolt cutters on the actual shackle if they were actually locked onto something.
When I worked security in a high school we would obnoxiously use the really big cutters to cut locks left off lockers at the end of the year and It is a small section to access but we managed
@@Fierriel I wasn't talking about the regular MasterLocks that you would find on HS lockers... I was referring to the reinforced ones, with high walls or extra buffering around the shackle...
The ones he couldn't even get the shackle as deep into the bolt cutter jaws to bite as much as he wanted because the jaws were too big. (Including the one that was stil unopenable after he cut it from the top... the only place for a hatch)
Now, I'm not saying that better quality, (even slightly) slimmer cutters couldn't handle the job and potentially fit in the small gap. What I am saying is that due to their cost-saving (aka cheap) quality HF bolt cutters are too bulky and would not make a great first choice...
They can. If they’re willing to cut off a lock, a couple of extra seconds to get it position is nothing.
Mate try leaning against a wall when you're trying to cut the bike lock, so you can push towards the wall, and then the levers won't slide around. Also, the missus says as sexy as the slides are, maybe try boots for tests like this
Or he could use the floor
Gang gang flip flops for life
@@ThePrufessa he tried using the floor but it looked like it wasn't really helping, maybe using a wall instead as a support. Just a thought is all.
@@fordevoGAME fair enough
@@fordevoGAME the floor allows for him to put more of his body weight into it. The wall won't be able to capture all of his body weight.
The Fact That He's Filming This At Night And The Bugs Are Making Their Presence Known In The Background 🤣🤣‼️
It’s so anoying
It's Loud
@@DJ29Joesph he’s probably used to them so he doesn’t really notice.
@@pimpogdkskskk7796 I don’t mind them so much
One of Harbor freight's strategies is if you can't use the best steel, make it bigger. Works for vises, looks like it works for bolt cutters too.
I expected to see a come-along used to pull those handles together before it was all over. I'm burning to know what fails first, the cutters or the bike lock.
That’s what I was gonna suggest!
I suggested the same thing before scrolling down the comments, haha!
Even just a ratchet strap.
The bolt cutter handles would give in first, my prediction will be!
Man that bike lock must have been tough because Tyler was using his full body weight while wearing the Gang Gang slides, and you know they gave him extra power
The whole time he's struggling to hold the locks I'm screaming TABLE CLAMPS USE THE G-DAMN TABLE CLAMPS!
Lol, I was thinking "You need a 4 or 5 inch vice."
"G-damn" are you 12?
@@itscinfull240 clearly not. As a 12 year old would of said a racial slur instead
@@itscinfull240 more like 40 lol 8:42
@@VjjQueen 12 year olds be based
Love your content- one thing though, if the locks are actually locked to something (for example the American lock with shielded sides) you would not have access to the top. Still loved the video!
Lmao, 4:26 Tyler "I could really use another set of hands" ..........
Behind him sits 5 quick clamps!
Probably just teasing us lol
I love the "Ooh" at 6:18 when Tyler finds some resistance and he knows he's in for a challenge. That's when sh*t gets real hahaha
His humor is evolving
@@ayuzawamisaki5056 so cool
@@EatFuckingTimothy that's a virus. In case you didn't know.
If you click that link, I would suggest wiping your computer and installing a fresh OS.
@@AdodgerWho Yep I get those all the time. These particular Bots are very annoying, they spam me in TH-cam comments and give me notifications ever hour. This is why I genuinely don't post comments anymore on videos genuinely meant for a larger audience
@@EatFuckingTimothy It actually a topic of discussion in IT circles. There's been a massive uptick in these attacks.
Best of luck, and as always, beware of random links on the internet.
What brand is that U lock just got a bike and wouldn't mind having that one securing my bike
Having used those type of cutters for a while if you put the jaws sideways and have one handle in your hands and the other on your waist you can apply an amazing amount of force to the jaws
You had me going psycho with the cricket in the background
Ratchet straps around the handles. Just secure them from slipping off first. Easy torque
It's always funny to see non construction workers handle regular tools. They either use them wrong or say they're so heavy lol
Can you make a video where you try out different kinds of cricket repellents or mass murdering tools??? 👀
😂
Or ant mass murdering tools.
i bought one of these this spring. for literally no reason other than they were huge and i wanted them. never used them yet. never used any bold cutters ever. but now im glad i have them lol. thanks.
i have an unusual hobby called magnet fishing. it uses neodymium magnets, super heavy duty strength. some can pull over 2000lbs.
id love to see you do some vids with these magnets. can be very dangerous so be careful
T T is the most underrated TH-camr
I have the smaller pair from HF. Not something I use often at all. I wasn't dropping a bunch of money on a tool that gets used twice a decade. I was actually impressed with the quality of the pair I bought. Especially for the price. This pair seems pretty durable as well. You placed a lot of force on those jaws and only one dent from the hardened master lock. Not bad for a very cheaply made tool.
I've used a come-along cable at the very end of the cutters to pull the handles together. It'll cut some big stuff... once or twice before the blades are ruined.
14:59 nice trick shot with the pin-end that broke off inside the lock. It fell right through the hole on the other side of the lock. Like a boss.
we had those in the army and we used them way more than we should have. often the blades would get broken
TylerTuber...sounds like a lubrication for marine engines!
Hey, have you tried TylerTube? That stuff's great! it really works!
What you need is TylerTube, frees up seized components and prevents rust!
Anyway, great review and test, especially the test...I'll check out more of your vids to see if they're also as entertaining! ✨
In what world are you going to cut those locks like that. The walls are to protect from cuts so you have to cut on the walls because the hook piece will be protected by whatever it’s attached to
Those bolt cutters are vital when it comes to building firearms at home.
@@listenhere1623 toth tool rivet jaws are a head attachment for harbofreight bolt cutters which allow you to crush rivets on an ak.
3:36
Be careful when cutting like that. It puts a lot of torque on your triceps. I ripped mine a few months ago using a large set of cutters like that. Took over a month for it to heal, and you lose a large range of motion while it’s healing.
Padlocks are hard on bolt cutters. But you can have some pretty big dents in the cutting jaws and it will still break through it. I just ordered one of those bolt cutters from harbor freight.
I bought a set exactly like that from HF when they first started some thirty years ago. It was a total piece of junk because the blades when closed left a large gap between. It would not cut much of anything. I hope they have improved since then and it would be nice to see them offer replacement jaws for them.
I absolutely love this channel. So glad it was randomly recommended to me earlier this year. 👍🏾
Don’t know if anyone mentioned this in the comments yet, but in reference to the “protected” locks you cut: if the lock was attached to something, you HAVE to cut through the side protective pieces.
I wonder if you connect the opposite ends of the handles to your pulley system would it be enough to break the bike lock? You probably need something to stop the handles from flipping but it could be that extra force you needed?
Those U locks have definitely been the golden standard of bike locks they aren’t 100% full proof but definitely will buy a lot of time
Somehow the cricket deserves it’s own credits.
I love how this is a dual video. First about the bolt cutters, and also which locks are best against the cutters.
The boron is Boron Carbide ceramic. Used in numerous applications because of hardness.
Insta click when I get my Tyler Notification!!!
The cricket really sells your opening joke quite well.
Cool video.
If the lock was on something you wouldn't be able to take the shackles out? If the lock was on something you may not be able to get the jaws around the shackle to cut it.
Amazing content as always tyler keep up the amazing work and have an amazing day everyone
"I need an extra pair of hands" he said, the clamps that would let him secure the locks to the concrete block behind him in the shot. :-)
Those 'shrouded' locks have a bare bar segment that when in use would be obscured - a real test would have been to cut through the metal protecting the shackle
I have those 42" HF bolt cutter and the 12" bolt cutter. They make a great pair. I've sliced through very large eyebolts, steel cable, very heavy chain, automotive tires...the wires used to make tire carcasses are incredibly high tensile strength pearlite (upwards of 4000 MPa), which translates to incredible hardness upwards of 1200 Vickers, or more than 71 Rockwell C (harder than almost all tool steels). I'm quite impressed with them.
Tyler...giving tips to all those bike thieves out there 😁
Some of the locks you tested are designed to not give you access to the pin to cut when locked, like a tongue lock on a trailer, you would have to try and cut the opposite side.
I love this channel. it reminds me of the good old days in youtube
oh my goodness, i’m so happy. i thought i was the only one who owned those toenail clippers. IM NOT ALONE AFTER ALL
FYI... "Bolt cutters" are designed to cut bolts, chain, & cable, not hardened locks.
Battery-operated angle grinders would usually work better, but only if you have the correct blade on them.
The best thing about the Harbor Freight bolt cutters is the flush end of the cutting part; the "high dollar" ones have a rounded end (harder to get into a small space), dent more easily, and typically slip worse.
12:40 yeah, but Tyler, if that lock would be in use you wouldn't even be able to cut it there. because the blocks on the side would prevent you from being able to rotate it sideways.
That cricket in your garage is like your co-star that steals the show! Lol
Those crickets don’t sound too impressed. 😂😂😂
You don't seem to be thinking about how you could access parts of these locks once they are attached to something. The easy to cut, weak point is not usually exposed when it's in use my guy
While attached to something, a massive pipe wrench can work wonders. Just put the entire lock body in the jaw and twist. The lock or the attachment point will give.
PS: the different gradients of re bar make a good comparative test on something you would use them for quite often.
Looks like Lockpicking Lawyer has a nemesis in the form of Tyler with Harbor Freight tools.
when you do the american lock, try it with the chain attached to it. thats the design purpose. just like you said. if theres something connected to it, its almost impossible
I love how he kept a straight face telling us that he clipped his toenails with those lmao
We need more jar videos please 🥰
Those crickets drive me insane!! Anyone else? I know you cant do nothing about it Tyler but damn lol
That cricket in the background tho. 😂
Masterlock;
easy to pick but incredibly tough to break.
Bruh that cricket going crazy in the background.
Extend handles with duct tape and garden tool handles. Should hold long enough to get’er done
Had to cut a lock once because I lost the key.
Found some bolt cutters and cut the lock off just to find the key 2 minutes later.
It was an awesome experience.
Hardened just means they were married for a long time.
You can easily apply twice the force pushing up instead of putting your weight on the handles.
You gotta figure out a way to use the bumper of your truck against a tree or something to squeeze the cutters.
If you try and cut close to the shackle, the wedge of the blade will but up against it, and create a sheering force perpendicular to the cutting force.
You want to make sure there is good clearance either side of the blades, so that its easier to cut, and so that it doesnt introduce sidewards movement and increase blade damage.
I got a much smaller pair of these, and whilst cheap and cheerful, they get the job done and have never failed me on the odd jobs I use them for.
The best way to use these cutters is to place one handle on the ground and push the other one towards it, massive leverage plus you're not pushing against yourself, so it helps with the strain on the user.
I have the exact same tool, used it a few times over a dozen or so years. Still cuts like new.
Already liked the video before watching!!
Can you shut those crickets up?
Have a pair of these I used to cut out kinks so I could repair drain machine cables
Has worked well for a decade +
You should get a ratchet strap or a come along to both ends of the handles and see if you can cut through it or if it would bend the handles.🤔
I bought the small pair at HF, and I haven't had an issue using it. Pretty impressed actually. And I use em on multiple, weird thing's. I drive a tow truck. They come in handy
May I know what length of that bolt cutter you bought? The one shown in this video is 42", too big for my purpose.
@@LawAbidingCitizen117 I believe it's a 12"
@@mfwicbasterd477 Thanks
For the u lock, I recommend a gar jack. This will work 😅
Greetings from Germany
Yes or hammer in some cases
Those are awesome. I have a small set at work and they always impress me. That last chrome lock did look tough. But the design seemed terrible.
Another great video! Thanks Tyler!
To cut thicker stuff you can Open the jaws with the adjustment screw so you can get better leverage. Then once you cut through a little ways tighten the screw up and go again.
Some big ol toenail clippers
I would've been highly impressed if you actually got through that U lock with bolt cutters.
Everyone's grandma and grandpa needs those nail clippers
That's why you use a battery powered grinder with a cut off wheel.
Plus a lot easier to hide and carry.
Ahh. I see you've done this before. lol
@@dotar9586😂😂😂😂 I have been told that's how its done today.
In the words of Bart Simpson
" I didn't do it nobody saw me do it you can't prove anything" man!
It's easier to gett into a master lock by picking, raking or shimming than using the bolt cutters simply because it takes so much effort to lift them by the handles.
Where's the link to the bike lock you couldn't cut through with the bolt cutters ??
next video: electrical bolt cutters