I am a locksmith, I use this tool all the time on lockouts for Kwikset, BUT actually that is NOT what the tool was created for. It was created to remove the cylinder so you could rekey it. Before this tool came out I guess a decade ago, you had to remove the entire lock and disassemble it completely to get the cylinder out to rekey it.
I am a locksmith and one thing I can tell you is that it can and will break the spring steel fingers off sometimes I find it better to pick the lock . That way there's no chance of breaking them or you will have to get your customer a new one out of your profit
Ok.. start practicing today and lets hear back from you when you Master picking the Kwikset Smart key Cylinders and make a Video of your own where you are able to bypass in just over 2 minuets like it is done in this Vid... I don't think so.... Just carry extra caps with springs...
@@bradt9350 locksmith here you can pick the kwikset smart key. It has a sidebar. Apply pressure to side bar and rake or lift each wafer slowly. Pulling cylinders and destroying the lock should always be a last resort.
@@1DRIPSTER I use a small punch through the key way and then I use a Allen wrench to turn the spindle and unlock the door you can pick them if applying tension on the side bar but it takes to much time.
Excellent video, I bought one of these at an auction and it came with really poor instructions but based on your video now I know how to use it. Thank you very much, keep up the good work.
Unfortunately this tool breaks very easily and its common to replace the center part. I would recommend using a BUMP key. Way Cheaper and doesn't break.
A few questions: (1) Do you remove the "key" part like a motel key or does it gain leverage some other way? (2) Did this affect the ability of the key to operate the lock?
Does this device destroy the lock set or are you able to reassemble the set for future use? If you have not destroyed the set, can you finish the video with the reassembly?
That tool does pull those clips off, and sometimes breaks one or both of those clips when pulled, and the part you pull out will not sit back in there securely till you replace the broken clip, or that center part of the lock , or the whole lockset When they work it's sweet, but you can break the lock, you can break the steel blank that slides into the lock if you do it wrong, got bitter with the sweet :)
I wonder if it'll work on their smartkey knobs. EIther way, this is just another example of why I'll never use a kwikset lock on any of my properties, especially the smartkey ones since they can be forced open with a key blank and a set of vise grips
Pop the cap off the top of the bible after extracting and the key will be released. If you're careful, you can put the cap back on and slide it back into the knob without anyone knowing.
@@InsaneFirebat Or you can use the included lifter-pick, just lift the fist pin set above the hight of the key and the key blank slides right back out.
The key blank on the end of this tool has since broken. And with the product discontinued I'll have to wait till I can have someone machine me a new key blank. Metal work is not my area of expertise lol.
I believe that the company that makes these is no longer active but when they were, it was the "A-1 Quick Puller" i believe, or something similar to that.
Chad Fallentine It MAY damage the internal springs after repeated use, so the answer is that it is possible. Some locksmiths suggest carrying extra spring clips of you are going to use this technique.
That's scary if someone were to break into my home like this. The only problem I could imagine is how do you get out of range of my 357 lock of course ?
Yeah, but don't say what the technique actually is?! I love how locksmiths think they are some kind of secret society and never want to divulge any information, haha. You're not a Mason.
@@kevenquinlan Actually I am a Mason and I've been to the East but that's not the conversation. I just wanted to let the homeowner know that legitimate locksmiths can do the job faster without destruction. I didn't go into details because I'm certain the homeowner had no interest in learning how to pick locks. There are hundreds of videos on how to do that, it's no secret, sir. Good day.
Which is why security hinges are recommended for such applications. They can have "non-removable" pins and/or tabs or pins that hold the door closed even if the main pin is removed.
@@timgore829 Jam pins are one implementation, yes. The tab and non-removable pin versions of security hinges are sold in my local home stores, and jam pin versions are not.
Not in this situation the striker is backwards because the door knob in this video is on the wrong side of the door so if you slide in a card you'll be hitting the square side of the striker not the tampered side so it wouldn't work.
Tool is good for nothing.. especially when u gotta take the lock apart to get the key out... Just pick the fkn thing. Somebody actually wasted hours of their time to design and produce something completely irrelevant.... I'd have to label this tool under "handyman tools" bc no self-respecting locksmith would use it.
in the case of these doors... you could just use an air wedge in the doorframe above/below the strike and pop it with a screwdriver. IDK why you'd waste time taking out the lock cylinder.
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"Why would I need to learn to pick locks?"
Because it's a fun hobby. :) It's like figuring out a riddle
I am a locksmith, I use this tool all the time on lockouts for Kwikset, BUT actually that is NOT what the tool was created for. It was created to remove the cylinder so you could rekey it. Before this tool came out I guess a decade ago, you had to remove the entire lock and disassemble it completely to get the cylinder out to rekey it.
Ever since I took apart my first door knob, I knew there had to be a tool to pull those knobs apart. Kwikset security at its finest.
Loved that video! Also the FRAMON tool is amazing! Definitely going to purchase that tool.
I am a locksmith and one thing I can tell you is that it can and will break the spring steel fingers off sometimes I find it better to pick the lock . That way there's no chance of breaking them or you will have to get your customer a new one out of your profit
Ok.. start practicing today and lets hear back from you when you Master picking the Kwikset Smart key Cylinders and make a Video of your own where you are able to bypass in just over 2 minuets like it is done in this Vid... I don't think so.... Just carry extra caps with springs...
@@bradt9350 locksmith here you can pick the kwikset smart key. It has a sidebar. Apply pressure to side bar and rake or lift each wafer slowly. Pulling cylinders and destroying the lock should always be a last resort.
Smart key knobs are easily bypassed.
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HOW? I'm trying to pick one now and can't do it.
@@1DRIPSTER I use a small punch through the key way and then I use a Allen wrench to turn the spindle and unlock the door you can pick them if applying tension on the side bar but it takes to much time.
I found one of these in my dad's stuff and had no idea what it was. Now I know.
This particular door can be bypassed with a traveler's hook in 2 seconds. Probably could be picked open too - avoid the damage.
Excellent video, I bought one of these at an auction and it came with really poor instructions but based on your video now I know how to use it.
Thank you very much, keep up the good work.
Unfortunately this tool breaks very easily and its common to replace the center part. I would recommend using a BUMP key. Way Cheaper and doesn't break.
CAN IT BE REASSEMBLED AND WORK NORMALLY ?
How do you get the key part out sense it's hooked on a pin? Thank you.
If it was a “pusher” door then I’d probably go after the doors exposed hinge pins, they’d pop right out
A large pair of waterpump pliers takes off doorknobs AND is useful around the shop.
A few questions:
(1) Do you remove the "key" part like a motel key or does it gain leverage some other way?
(2) Did this affect the ability of the key to operate the lock?
Does this device destroy the lock set or are you able to reassemble the set for future use?
If you have not destroyed the set, can you finish the video with the reassembly?
That tool does pull those clips off, and sometimes breaks one or both of those clips when pulled, and the part you pull out will not sit back in there securely till you replace the broken clip, or that center part of the lock , or the whole lockset
When they work it's sweet, but you can break the lock, you can break the steel blank that slides into the lock if you do it wrong, got bitter with the sweet :)
I wonder if it'll work on their smartkey knobs. EIther way, this is just another example of why I'll never use a kwikset lock on any of my properties, especially the smartkey ones since they can be forced open with a key blank and a set of vise grips
So where do you get this gem and how do you get the blank out of the cylinder?
Pop the cap off the top of the bible after extracting and the key will be released. If you're careful, you can put the cap back on and slide it back into the knob without anyone knowing.
Where to buy it?
@@InsaneFirebat Or you can use the included lifter-pick, just lift the fist pin set above the hight of the key and the key blank slides right back out.
Could have picked the lock while you were unboxing the tool.
Have you tried using the SC metal blade on that Kwikset Puller, just wondering if it'll work like that.
The key blank on the end of this tool has since broken. And with the product discontinued I'll have to wait till I can have someone machine me a new key blank. Metal work is not my area of expertise lol.
@@UncensoredTactical Framon sells them
@@barryherman587 Oh wow!!!! Thanks a million!
not bad ,pretty quick and of course I love gadgets.
Won’t let me watch this particular video says something went wrong but I can watch other videos
What do you think the actual time would be to do it once you got good at it? And could you put the lock back together afterwards?
This sure is a faster way of flipping the lock key way upside down.
Are all you cylinders upside down?
I'd love to have one made of aluminum
Wooow, first time i see this tool. Thanks for share mate
Is this just for kwikset locks? Don't seem to get these in the UK.
I honestly thought the entire know was going to be pulled off.( this side the door)
Where can i get this tool?
Sometime if you breath hard enough on an old Kwikset they'll just open.
Hammer meet knob. Presto chango----unlocked
Faster just to pick the lock.
This is discontinued unfortunately
Were can I get this tool
lishi is the way to go!
Sorry for my ignorance but what is the exact name of this tool
I believe that the company that makes these is no longer active but when they were, it was the "A-1 Quick Puller" i believe, or something similar to that.
@@UncensoredTactical Thank you for your response it was much appreciated
What's that tool called sr
A1-Quick Pull tool
A lot of work just for a kwickset
Yes.
A plumber wrench!?
People who destroy don't know what they're doing.
Super cool!
just use a traveller hook to non destructively open that door.
Im new to lock picking, does this method destroy the knob? Or can it be put back together?
Chad Fallentine It MAY damage the internal springs after repeated use, so the answer is that it is possible. Some locksmiths suggest carrying extra spring clips of you are going to use this technique.
Large Channel Pliers and you can rip that knob open in seconds. Will it destroy the knob ? Lol, you bet your booty ! :)
That's scary if someone were to break into my home like this. The only problem I could imagine is how do you get out of range of my 357 lock of course ?
Esse equipamento é foda👍👍👍
As a locksmith I can tell you that there is a way to open that door in 3 seconds and it doesn't do anything that can hurt the lock or door in any way.
Yeah, but don't say what the technique actually is?! I love how locksmiths think they are some kind of secret society and never want to divulge any information, haha. You're not a Mason.
@@kevenquinlan Actually I am a Mason and I've been to the East but that's not the conversation. I just wanted to let the homeowner know that legitimate locksmiths can do the job faster without destruction. I didn't go into details because I'm certain the homeowner had no interest in learning how to pick locks. There are hundreds of videos on how to do that, it's no secret, sir. Good day.
I'd just knock out the hinge pins.
Which is why security hinges are recommended for such applications. They can have "non-removable" pins and/or tabs or pins that hold the door closed even if the main pin is removed.
@@StevePinkham I think you're talking about jam pins. You're right, that would negate knocking out the hinge pins.
@@timgore829 Jam pins are one implementation, yes. The tab and non-removable pin versions of security hinges are sold in my local home stores, and jam pin versions are not.
@@StevePinkham It sounds like the version you're talking about is most likely a better solution for most people.
Kwiksets bump in under 10 sec,why bother with that tool? Lol
That door knob is so cheap looking I’ll bet it could be jiggled open
I forget how to get at it from the back. Urgh
Could just pop the pins
Now that’s funny
If I couldn't rake it open in 30 seconds, I'd just use an air wedge to disengage the dead latch, then reverse shim it open. Still, cool tool.
Use a flathead and rip the center out, turn the shaft.. kwikset sucks
with a little practice you can get through most of those with an old credit card in about 4 seconds.
Not if the lock is installed correctly
i can shim this door open in 2 seconds
Not in this situation the striker is backwards because the door knob in this video is on the wrong side of the door so if you slide in a card you'll be hitting the square side of the striker not the tampered side so it wouldn't work.
Don’t waste your money on this tool like I did. Complete waste.
Ill buy yours at a discounted price.. I don't use it to open a door.
Those handsets take about 10 seconds of raking to open! Why destroy the lock? You are not a swift entry person!
This doesn't destroy the lock. It shouldn't even leave a mark. You can pop the cylinder back in when you're done.
Tool is good for nothing.. especially when u gotta take the lock apart to get the key out...
Just pick the fkn thing.
Somebody actually wasted hours of their time to design and produce something completely irrelevant....
I'd have to label this tool under "handyman tools" bc no self-respecting locksmith would use it.
Or you could just shim the key back out and push the pins down like a sane person and bam.
in the case of these doors... you could just use an air wedge in the doorframe above/below the strike and pop it with a screwdriver. IDK why you'd waste time taking out the lock cylinder.