You have to factor in metal fatigue, he's used some of his favourite picks for some time now, he's got spares but they usually wouldn't get replaced until one breaks. Metal "work hardens", depending on the composition and treatment of the picks in production it's only a matter of time. I reckon the past few pick breaks have been down to this. The last vid of Bills I watched was a train wreck as far as picks went lol.
Hi there! New subscriber. Found your channel and decided I wanted to give lockpicking a shot. I ended up going with some $14 set on Wish. Comes with a transparent lock, 12 picks and 2 tension bars! I'm sure it won't last too long, but I didn't want to buy a high end set and not have a knack for it. You're an inspiration!
@@Stigstigster LPL often practices on a lock before making a video. That makes for a very slick presentation, but we don't see much of the reality of the art. That's where Bill really shines; his videos are recorded 'live'. Both are excellent, but for different reasons, and that makes both channels very interesting.
Nice picking ;) You know the Abus/Cisa security profile TSB-5000, that actually requires three tools to pick open, since the pins are actually recessed in that extreme piece of warding.
Jillian Latorre you know it's a good lock when bill ruins 3 perfectly good picks to get it open, great craftsmanship. btw what did that big nasty spring in number 5 come out of?
The very thick springs I actually ordered from a Chinese seller on eBay. The reason why they are doubled up with lighter-tension springs is because if I used a full length of the thick spring, the lock will not operate. Also, another reason why Bill was able to pick it open is because of the more level bitting. Also why the key is a little rough is because I initially mis-cut that key, so I had to make some improvisations.
Jillian Latorre well, it definitely worked very well, I'm not very good at making locks, but I've always wondered if the big thick springs from rc car suspension would work in a lock. you can get them in some pretty narrow sizes but they are extremely strong. I'd be curious if they could be made into a functional lock or if they would be too strong to even get the key in lol
Jillian Latorre as for the key, the key looks great in my opinion. only suggestion I would have is maybe do some really deep cuts up towards the front to help push his pick towards the warding and make it hard for him to get to the rear pins. also could cause an overset and possibly force a reset of the tumbler.
Watching Bill pick this nightmare is like watching me pick a cheap Master lock! I get lucky picking some and have more success raking simple locks, just a beginner. This is lock surgery at its finest.
Bill - can you comment on how different picking "bare" locks like this is, compared to picking in the field where door jams and the material of the door might figure in?
I just started to rekey locks liking it so looking to learn more about the trade looking at some sparrow pick should I look at other pick brands? Thanks
Yeah, but it was fair for him to share it non the less. The person who made it obviously respects and enjoys Bills vids enough for him to go to the effort to make and send it, and Bill repayed the favour by showing it.
What about using titanium tweezers to avoid the magnetism? If you still want to keep them on your magnet strip, just glue or shrink wrap a piece of steel to the handle.
Matthew Kriebel Yeah, I figured he lost them or didn't like them BECAUSE they couldn't be stored on the magnet rail thing. That was what to I really meant.
Idea. Why couldn't you get a key blank and cut it like a salesman/hotel lockout except without the end catch? It would give you a flat surface to pick off of.
Can any of you guys help me out? I'm new to this. I'm a carpenter in the UK and I'm looking to get into Locksmithing. I'm perplexed at the amount of people who do Locksmith Training courses yet there seems to be little or no regulation of it. I'm happy to pay but I don't want to get ripped off. Any recommendation of a good genuine Locksmith training school would be most appreciated.
TheBadgolferman b Hey buddy, I am in the US and the only people I know in the UK are locksport hobbiest... But they are the most friendly and helpful people I know. Look up on TH-cam UKLS (UK locksport) or any of the locksport community here on TH-cam. (I am subscribed to almost all of them if you want a list of people who might help) Good luck on your journey ~S🃏P~
I went thru the University of Phoenix to get the basics but I was disappointed in the quality of the class. I had already learned what they were teaching. Honestly, I gain more useful info from you tube vids such as Bills. If you don't have ANY knowledge of locks at this point, you might try the University's course. They did include a heavy duty key cutter.
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The Bob Ross of lock picking!
Don't understand why anyone would thumbs down your videos. I find them fascinating and oddly relaxing. Maybe I'm just odd.
Probably because they're not into locksports, got sent here by algorithm accident. I know that's how I ended up watching these vids lol
I agree. It must be people from Master lock LOL
Yeah although you would have thought they would be grateful for the free quality assurance testing. ;-)
You're just odd like me! .... My wife told me so last night lol
Maybe people who didn't "Stay Legal"
The songbirds added a nice touch to the video. Make sure you give them credit for keeping the mood calm during this challenging lock pick.
Wow!!! Those springs were no joke!! I am so glad you decided to take the top off and explore. Thanks for the inspiration!!!
Loved the first pin, Thanks to Jillian for sending that in to you, fun one for me to watch, love the craftsmanship people put into their locks.
Never saw you break a pick like that. Your skills never fail to impress me.
That was the second one in 1247 videos that made it online I think.
You have to factor in metal fatigue, he's used some of his favourite picks for some time now, he's got spares but they usually wouldn't get replaced until one breaks. Metal "work hardens", depending on the composition and treatment of the picks in production it's only a matter of time. I reckon the past few pick breaks have been down to this.
The last vid of Bills I watched was a train wreck as far as picks went lol.
It takes skill to break the pick at the tip and not the neck ur rite bro
after work i understand "super spring" the key didn't even want to leave!
With the magnified view, those extra springs look like the coil springs off of a car vs the standard ones. :)
Massive Springs, great lock Julien, nice pick Mr. Bill
no these videos are relaxing i watch a lot before i go to sleep
Haven't seen springs like that before. That's why it's called "Super Spring" :)
Hi there! New subscriber. Found your channel and decided I wanted to give lockpicking a shot. I ended up going with some $14 set on Wish. Comes with a transparent lock, 12 picks and 2 tension bars! I'm sure it won't last too long, but I didn't want to buy a high end set and not have a knack for it. You're an inspiration!
I LOVE this lock so much! My ambition to learn to build a challenge lock is multiplied x100 right now!!
Another twisted lock... good job cracking this one 👍
Great work Jillian!!!! Great job Bill!!! RIP pick!!!
Great work Jillian
You're like the Bob Ross of lockpicking.
He is! The Lock Picking Lawyer also does the same but with a totally different voice and accent.
@@Stigstigster LPL often practices on a lock before making a video. That makes for a very slick presentation, but we don't see much of the reality of the art. That's where Bill really shines; his videos are recorded 'live'. Both are excellent, but for different reasons, and that makes both channels very interesting.
@@RWBHere A good observation and I have a lot of time for both of them and their respective styles.
Nice picking ;) You know the Abus/Cisa security profile TSB-5000, that actually requires three tools to pick open, since the pins are actually recessed in that extreme piece of warding.
Jillian Latorre you know it's a good lock when bill ruins 3 perfectly good picks to get it open, great craftsmanship. btw what did that big nasty spring in number 5 come out of?
The very thick springs I actually ordered from a Chinese seller on eBay. The reason why they are doubled up with lighter-tension springs is because if I used a full length of the thick spring, the lock will not operate. Also, another reason why Bill was able to pick it open is because of the more level bitting. Also why the key is a little rough is because I initially mis-cut that key, so I had to make some improvisations.
Jillian Latorre well, it definitely worked very well, I'm not very good at making locks, but I've always wondered if the big thick springs from rc car suspension would work in a lock. you can get them in some pretty narrow sizes but they are extremely strong. I'd be curious if they could be made into a functional lock or if they would be too strong to even get the key in lol
If you can find RC car springs in 3/32" Outer Diameter, they will work very well.
Jillian Latorre as for the key, the key looks great in my opinion. only suggestion I would have is maybe do some really deep cuts up towards the front to help push his pick towards the warding and make it hard for him to get to the rear pins. also could cause an overset and possibly force a reset of the tumbler.
nice work Bill, also nice lock pins
Haha, that pinning tray is travel size for those long trips to Germany! Just don't bring any 6pinners
Watching Bill pick this nightmare is like watching me pick a cheap Master lock! I get lucky picking some and have more success raking simple locks, just a beginner. This is lock surgery at its finest.
Bill - can you comment on how different picking "bare" locks like this is, compared to picking in the field where door jams and the material of the door might figure in?
I just started to rekey locks liking it so looking to learn more about the trade looking at some sparrow pick should I look at other pick brands? Thanks
Seemed when u put the key in it turned opposite of the way u opened it when picked?
Of course, Public School here in the UK is the Private Schooling 'Eaton, Harrow etc.' So....... I guess you are right! *sighs* LOL!!
reminds me that i have my car's coil springs checked....
The white pin tray washes out, making it harder to look at the pins on the table. You may want to avoid white plastic trays.
Yeah, but it was fair for him to share it non the less. The person who made it obviously respects and enjoys Bills vids enough for him to go to the effort to make and send it, and Bill repayed the favour by showing it.
What about using titanium tweezers to avoid the magnetism? If you still want to keep them on your magnet strip, just glue or shrink wrap a piece of steel to the handle.
Logic Bob he had a pair. Either he misplaced them or there's some other reason they aren't as good.
Matthew Kriebel Yeah, I figured he lost them or didn't like them BECAUSE they couldn't be stored on the magnet rail thing. That was what to I really meant.
I bought some magnetic tape and stuck a piece to all my tweezers etc. Its not strong but it sticks great to another strip of the same.
I need to know how you can record over the 2 gig limit without that camera cutting it into two pieces on card. This vid is 19 plus. What gives Bill ??
Dang truck springs hahaha
So that's how breaking a pick looks like. Okay.
Lmafo...cat hair was the binder....😅
Idea. Why couldn't you get a key blank and cut it like a salesman/hotel lockout except without the end catch? It would give you a flat surface to pick off of.
Bill, ever seen any silicon plugs instead of springs?
Mean pinning
foam earplug pins
spring in sping i never seem this technic style
more whipped videos pls.
Serdar Gentsch that's up to us to make him make more whipped videos by making better locks.
Can any of you guys help me out? I'm new to this. I'm a carpenter in the UK and I'm looking to get into Locksmithing. I'm perplexed at the amount of people who do Locksmith Training courses yet there seems to be little or no regulation of it. I'm happy to pay but I don't want to get ripped off. Any recommendation of a good genuine Locksmith training school would be most appreciated.
TheBadgolferman b
Hey buddy, I am in the US and the only people I know in the UK are locksport hobbiest... But they are the most friendly and helpful people I know. Look up on TH-cam UKLS (UK locksport) or any of the locksport community here on TH-cam. (I am subscribed to almost all of them if you want a list of people who might help)
Good luck on your journey
~S🃏P~
Cheers for that. Ill check them out.
I went thru the University of Phoenix to get the basics but I was disappointed in the quality of the class. I had already learned what they were teaching. Honestly, I gain more useful info from you tube vids such as Bills. If you don't have ANY knowledge of locks at this point, you might try the University's course. They did include a heavy duty key cutter.
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