All of the designs try to achive the same thing: catch and lock itself so the guy trying to pick can't decide if he got it or nah. Mushroom pins catch when you push them too much, serrated pins catch if you move then around too much while pushing etc. EDIT:T pins catch when you are trying to push them up and rotated the cylinder too much
Normally I dislike reading comments, but this community is fascinating. A large chunk of people, myself included, are amazed by his skill, and also enjoy his very straight forward narration. And another large group are professions and hobbyists who have technical questions or requests for videos expanding on various lock mechanics. It's really cool.
filing account Well, I try to keep them short, but I also make a habit of disassembling anything that can be non-destructively taken down... that’s always going to take a little longer.
@@lockpickinglawyer maybe one could put something like one of those sample credit cards they put in new wallets next to your locks so your viewers can instantly recognize how big or small it is.
@@scottpreston5074 That only works if it isn't locked. If it's closed, any force would be applied to the ball bearings, so you can't get it open if if you just removed that screw
My favorite thing about this channel is that LPL uploads very frequently, and his usually-short videos mean I don't have to worry about finding free time to watch them-- I can watch as soon as I get the notification. Outstanding work as always LPL
I couldn't pick a simple lock. I have no interest in locks but I find your channel amazing! There is something deeply satisfying about your videos. It autoplayed the whole way through the other night and every video I just kept saying "one more", "oh this looks interesting, I'll go to sleep after this lock". I was up till 8am! Love it haha.
Its not rocket science to pick locks legally as hobby when get hang of it. Once got the hang of how different locks work. Everything becomes easier to pick
That is funny, that is me also. I had always wanted to get into it. I had heard from another person that the picking of locks would destroy it. So I never did. Then started to watch LPL and found out how non destructive it is. He is a really good teacher.....
@@pagedeveloper You must still be careful and follow the rule of thumb, never pick a lock that is in use or that you rely upon. It can cause mechanisms to malfunction in unexpected ways, sometimes.
I keep watching these videos hoping to one day find a lock that doesn't just fall apart when you glance at it from across the room, so that I know what decent lock to buy when I need one. You make picking these things look way too easy.
Thank you for all your content. I picked my first lock today. I bought one of the lock pick sets from Banggood you reviewed. This one came with the acrylic padlock which probably opens if you glare at it too hard but with bottom of the key way tension and a hook of unknown size I was able to get it open. And I'm able to get it open reliably now without looking at the mechanism. Thanks again. I would have never thought about lock picking without your videos.
@@shawnheidingsfelder8179 if they're hardened it would make drilling more of a pain, they can dull or chip a drill bit, and could also make it skate off course
(Hardened) Steel is more drill/tool-resistant than brass is... hence the employment of hardened steel pins & anti-drill inserts to thwart or frustrate attempts at destructive forcible entry attacks by drilling out the cylinder & it's guts, thus exposing the securing mechanism that could then be manipulated with a common-point or slotted screwdriver. A vast majority of higher-end higher-security lock designs employ this security feature to effectively make their end-product more secure against physical attack.
That exposed screw seems like a rather massive design oversight, but, when locked, the shackle is still held in by the locking mechanism. I do like the ability to use literally any euro profile lock.
hey LPL, I have an idea: see if you can get a suction-cup microphone and attach it to locks as you pick them. metal carries sound very well, so maybe you could discover even faster picking methods. Audio feedback may allow you to distinguish binding pins from false sets, etc. Plus if you amplify and mix the audio well, it should come through in the video for all of your viewers.
Great video as always, lots of information. I'd like to see you rebuild a lock that you have gutted, I'm assuming you do put them back together, I get the impression that it's a lot more tricky than taking them apart.
Your videos inspired me to take up locksport. Unfortunately, this happened right before I left for study abroad, so it was a decision I was unable to act on. However, my kit is already waiting for me (Sparrows Tuxedo Night School, because my stepmother went way overboard) and I've got three weeks until I can start practicing. I cannot wait to get into this. I'm a naturally fidgety person, so having something so precise to do with my hands should help me a lot with focusing, as well as just being fun.
And like he said, get a high security core and you'll make this lock difficult to pick even for the likes of LPL. No telling that the Ramset won't crack it though.
@@ACogloc yes true, I have some 30/10 euro's to fit, ones a Pfaffenhain, should do nicely. I don't think the Ramset will get in and I don't think he'll try either. Lol
@@two_tier_gary_rumain hehe yeah . I'm always on eBay. Seen these ages ago but they were too darn expensive. I don't have the same spending budget like before though. :/
I put an E60 in my garage door, blimey Harry made it look easy to pick. Took me a few attempts, the warding is rather awkward. Although truth be told the Lock Picking Lawyer is *somewhat* more skilled than I am. I actually used a top of keyway prybar and one of the Sparrows SSDEV hooks in 15 thou.
A nice beefy lock. Love the rotating body. I think the core being threaded would have made that lock a much more difficult pick. LPL made that look so easy when in fact security pins and devilish warding are fighting you all the way. Great picking LPL
Apparently, the best way into a container is to bribe the stacker to put a container with a trapdoor base, to which you already have access - on top of the target container. Then all (ALL) you need to do is cut through the roof of the target container and help yourself to the contents. This is best done in a quiet corner of the docks or at sea. You only get to do it once ;))
Not really, since the Allen screw in the side is only there to keep the shackle in while the lock is open. When it's locked, the locking lugs hold it on both sides.
@@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_ That's the same thing as saying "just do what an artist does" if you want to be able to paint the same picture as them. It is a skill that requires development. Either way, he wasn't bragging and saying that anyone who was experienced could pick that lock that was in it. He also mentioned that the core of the lock could be replaced with one of way higher security if you so chose.
"Just do the same thing he does and it's easy." You're absolutely correct! However, you're leaving out the part that says 'being able to do the EXACT same thing he does takes a very long time and a lot of hard work." I'm thinking that's probably important. C'mon man.
@@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_ Dude LPL brings locks to the cinema to train during commercials he isn't full of himself he is accuratly reporting on the fact that he has experience picking locks. Don't be jealous because you have no skills in life.
Makes a lock body that's harder to twist break. Leaves one of the most commonly used screws completely exposed, which can be removed without unlocking the core, holding the shackle in.
I'm watching your videos because I'm researching the best security to protect my "pressious bullions" and from your videos I understand that locks or safes don't work atoll, possibly the best "SAFE" is outside and away from your home, bury your stuff in a barn or somewhere that will be almost impossible for a thief to find
@@WhiteHatMatt it refers to when the profile of the key way does not form a straight line from top to bottom, through the centre of the lock (which makes picking the lock harder because you have less space to work with) i have a lock for example which i am unable to pick to this day, because the paracentric key way, combined with extremely tight tolerances, makes it so tight that i can't even get my smallest pick in there, i can reach the first pin and that's it.
I'm not sure I get this, with the lock closed you use the Allen screw to remove the shackle and the whole lock came apart, why father to pick the lock?
Very interesting lock-concept! What I particularly like about it, is the fact, that one could use any standard euro-core inside! Speaking of which - dear lockpicking lawyer - which core would you consider the go-to best choice for pick-proofing your house and garden-shed? I want to have the same key for house-door, shed-door and garage. So I would need a very secure and preferrably non-pickable core. I thought of the EVVA 3KS for a while but to my surprise it has been picked several times on RU-vid already. Please up-vote so he sees this comment, since I think his suggestion of a very secure and hard to Pick core might be in the interest of more people then just me.
Did I miss something? It seems like a massive design flaw to have the shackle come out by removing one screw accessable from the outside of the lock...
The pin does nothing when the lock is locked, it's just a retaining pin for when it's unlocked. The shackle is held by the locking mechanism when the lock is locked.
@@joshuarosen6242 seems like an opportunity for a practical joke. Take that screw out, have your friend open the lock, laugh when the lock body smashes their foot.
"This is the LockPickingLawyer and I'm here at the docks with Bosnian Bill and our generic henchmen. We've identified these high value shipping containers by their use of the RotaLok I've previously featured. Today we will be profiting right after a click out of two, nothing on three, four is binding, small click out of five, nothing on six... back to one... and it seems we have the shipping container opened. Looks like there are several cases of high priced whiskey, some beer, and oooohhh someone is shipping their Lamborghini! Guess I'm riding home in style. That's all I have for you today. And remember, everyone wear your masks and stay safe out there."
some of these locks are so beefy I expect to see a cowboy trying to herd them. Though if I had a shipping container full of flat screens id spend the bucks to get the best and beefyist.
I would love to see a lock where the core itself freely rotates so that it cant be tensioned and when the key is inserted it binds with the outer layer in some way to actuate the locking mechanism
@@AntaresSQ01 so? An idea is still an idea. And I really like your idea, LPL could probably still pick it, but it would be cool to see an actual device like that.
@@moviemaker2011z How does one patent an idea and does it cost anything? haha this is more of a challenge lock idea i'm thinking of rather than a production lock, i'm sure a messed up warding will provide the same results
@@AntaresSQ01 you know, I dont actually know how one would go about making a patent, my assumption is that you would have to find a firm of some sort that would assist with filing for the products patent number but I dont know the essentials. Edit: just looked it up, the idea would have to first be created and you must keep careful notes about every step of the process making it. Be sure it qualifies for patent protection, assess the commercial potential of said product, be sure to make sure your product isnt already on the market or awaiting patent approval, prepare and file with the USPTO where you can get a regular patent application RPA or a provisional patent application PPA. And yes it does cost to file. But hey, I guess it would still be an amazing challenge lock if you found some way to make it, such as 3d printing or computer generated. Hopefully someone sees your idea and will make it for LPL.
Ive got a few of these Many moons ago,the first one I ever got had a bog standard 5 pin front door key type I kid you not!!! I upgraded to an Assa Twin combi core.
I have resisted saying it for a while now but dammit, you sound like my old Dentist Mr Simms who I visited as a kid. You even have the same tone, that cold quiet confidence of getting the job done. Its eerie. 😑🙃
You have some excellent content in here. Can you please make a video on the best locks available in the range of 15-50 Dollars? Would really appreciate if you do so. Thanks.
Aww I was kinda hoping you'd disassemble the lock body properly. With the core being so readily switchable, I didn't honestly see the value in crackin' it open - the interesting thing about this lock for sure seemed like the spin-a-muh-thing.
Damn thing looks like an inverted beer can in your hand while picking... pretty imposing from the outside. If you don't have anything to secure with it, I imagine it would provide a hell of a thump upside a trespasser's head!
I am amazed how quick you can get into locks, obviously though if this was on a shipping container it would be a lot more awkward to pick open, by that time a thief would be caught.
It has to be unlocked though. If you removed the allen screw while the lock was still closed, the ball bearings holding the shackle in the locked position would hold the shackle in place.
Hi, love the channel, you're one of my niche youtubers and I always your content when I want something interesting to listen to! Suggestion, this is the first time I've watched you talk about pins which are "mushroomed" maybe you could do a video on the different types of pin and their pros and cons against picking?
You sometimes note pins and other features that offer drill protection. Have you already made a video showcasing how effective those are? Drilling/core pulling has become common enough that the Dutch police made a warning video about it, so I became curious how much such features help against that attack.
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