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044 Dangerfield practice lock review
In this episode I'll be sharing my opinion on the Dangerfield cutaway practice lock - a two ended euro style design with grub screw access to the pin chambers. This is an ideal training tool for newcomers to locksport which offers endless pinning combinations - enjoy!
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043 Restoring vintage locks using electrolysis
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In this tutorial I'll take you step by step through how you can restore rusted vintage locks using the magic of electrolysis. As a bonus, I'll also share the results of my first experimentation with ultrasonic cleaning technologies - a process ideal for locks with alloy components which tend to not fair well when submitted to electrolysis.
042 How to Crack a Soviet Combination Lock
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In this week's episode I'll be showing you how to decode a Soviet combination lock. I picked this lock up on EBay where it was listed as a 'Vintage Russian lock' and I bid on it because it was so different to the other models in my collection. We'll be looking at how to secure a 'blind' open (ie. without looking at the dials) as well as decoding it using visual cues. Enjoy!
041 Locksport Unboxing Quiz 2
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That's right folks - it's time for another locksport unboxing quiz! This time I'll be taking you through a whole bunch of amazing locks sent to me by Jason Gabriel - how many questions will you get right?! Stick around to the end for the chance to win one of the locks featured and I look forward to reading your thoughts in the comments section.
040 A beginner's guide to key impressioning (3/3)
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In this final episode of my 3 part series on hard key impressioning, I'll be attempting to create a working key from a Yale cylinder lock, using the principles and techniques I taught in parts 1 and 2.
039 A beginner's guide to key impressioning (2/3)
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In this second of our three part series on hard key impressioning, we'll be looking at how to create and read the impressions left on the key blank and the filing techniques you need to then arrive at a working key.
038 A beginner's guide to key impressioning (1/3)
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In this 3 part series, I will be offering a detailed beginner's guide to key impressioning. We'll be looking at the tools you'll need, how to prepare your blank and how to create impressioning marks. From there we will go on to explore filing techniques and some tips and tricks to help you accelerate your skills so that you'll be able to make a working key for an unknown lock without disassembl...
037 how to bypass a magnetic padlock
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In this episode I’ll be taking you through the steps I took to bypass a vintage magnetic padlock. With no open keyway, and a devious locking mechanism, this lock type can’t be shimmed, pickled or bumped so I needed to do some out of the box thinking in order to secure an open. This was definitely one of the more challenging locksport challenges I’ve undertaken and I learned a lot along the way.
036 How to restore and pick a 6 lever lock
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In this episode, I'll be sharing my thoughts about how to restore and pick a 6 lever lock. I'll take you through the steps needed to employ two chemical baths, made from readily available household items which I used to restore the lock to working order. Then I'll go on to teach you how I made the tools needed to pick the lock, including an animation explaining the internal mechanism of a 6 lev...
035 How to use a locksport decoder card
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In this episode I will show you how to use a locksport decoder card in order to solve a devious little conundrum I've come up with! I've taken three keys with different bitting and their corresponding key pins which I've sealed in blank envelopes. After shuffling them up, the challenge will be to reunite each pair using a recent market release by Red Team Tools - the DDC20. This all-in-one tool...
034 How to make a new key using a Lishi decoder and cutting tool
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If you've wondered how to make a new key using a Lishi Decoder and cutting tool, then this is the episode for you! Having misplaced the key to my Sparrows Cutaway lock, I decided to try and produce a working key without gutting the lock, simulating the conditions I might face out in the field. While impressioning would be the best approach I think, I am only just starting to learn that nuanced ...
033 Locksport Unboxing Quiz & Giveaway
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A few weeks ago I received a package of locksport booty from US picker Pix which contained some really interesting items. Rather than just do a traditional unboxing video, I thought I'd try out something a little different - so I've created my first locksport unboxing quiz. Can you correctly answer all 10 questions?! Give it a try and please do stick around at the end to find out how you can wi...
032 This is how to pick your first Small Format Interchangeable Core
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In this episode, you'll learn how to pick your first Small Format Interchangeable Core. Having received an SFIC Lock Voy padlock from Doctor Hogmaster last week, I set about learning everything I could find about Small Format Interchangeable cylinders. They are not easy to pick because, as you'll see, they are designed to provide two independent sheer lines - one which operates the locking mech...
031 1K Subscriber Giveaway
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To celebrate achieving my first 1000 subscribers, I have two giveaway bundles to share with the locksport community. All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning, is follow the link below and then sign up with the email you'd like me to contact you on, if it’s your lucky day. Please play fair - one entry per person and good luck to one an all! www.fishpicks.co.uk/giveaways
030 Mini Lathe for Locksport - review
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One of my latest acquisitions is a mini lathe which I have used successfully to polish picks, shape tension wrenches from windshield wiper blades and craft my first security driver pins from 3mm brass rod. This relatively cheap power tool has allowed me to operate more safely and precisely, freeing up both hands to manipulate the materials I'm working with. If you are considering getting into l...
029 A tale of two key safes - can I open them both?
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029 A tale of two key safes - can I open them both?
028 How to make your own notched decoder to open combination locks
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028 How to make your own notched decoder to open combination locks
027 locksport unboxing 2 - care package from Kurt Kiffman
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027 locksport unboxing 2 - care package from Kurt Kiffman
026 Review of the 'Pocket Pick' by Martin Newton & John Falle
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026 Review of the 'Pocket Pick' by Martin Newton & John Falle
025 Opening a vintage warded lock using bypass tools
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025 Opening a vintage warded lock using bypass tools
024 This is How I picked my first American 1100
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024 This is How I picked my first American 1100
023 How to make the best tension wrench for lock picking using wiper blade inserts
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023 How to make the best tension wrench for lock picking using wiper blade inserts
022 How to repin the Sparrows Progressive Lock set
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022 How to repin the Sparrows Progressive Lock set
021 Can I open the HoKey CoKey puzzle lock?
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021 Can I open the HoKey CoKey puzzle lock?
020 Does polishing your lockpicks improve their performance?
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020 Does polishing your lockpicks improve their performance?
019 Successful Lockpicking Using a Vise
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019 Successful Lockpicking Using a Vise
018 My first Locksport Unboxing Video
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018 My first Locksport Unboxing Video
017 Decoding the new Master Lock 175 Magnum
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017 Decoding the new Master Lock 175 Magnum
016 How to escape the Locksport Doldrums and start opening locks again
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016 How to escape the Locksport Doldrums and start opening locks again
015 How to Hold your Lock Pick for Success
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015 How to Hold your Lock Pick for Success

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ricksanchez3204
    @ricksanchez3204 17 годин тому

    Whenever you're bending or putting an angle to a windshield wiper blade, always remember to turn it slowly like if you want a 90° turn / bend don't just take it there bend it 20° let it breathe then another 20/25 degrees until you get to 90 because I have made the mistake plenty of times you go straight to a good solid bend and it cracks it doesn't break off but it cracks one side of the insert also a mild amount of heat helps but if you get it 600 degrees isn't even quite enough heat for it to Glow it will change the makeup of the steel and make it very brittle 😢 so you could even use a lighter to heat it up a bit, but you don't want to get it so hot that it burns you instantly on contact you want it to be able to that you could kind of tap it with your bare finger and it might hurt a little bit but not really blister or burn you I hope that makes sense cuz I don't know any other way to describe it you want to get it hot not hot enough to scald or burn but it's a process trial and error kind of thing.

  • @ricksanchez3204
    @ricksanchez3204 17 годин тому

    Are you related to David Attenborough by any chance?

  • @frenchcurse7287
    @frenchcurse7287 5 днів тому

    amazing guide thank you so mutch for this cool guide

  • @Infinityelement1
    @Infinityelement1 6 днів тому

    Eres un profesional, un perfecto genio... Saludos desde Chile 🎉

  • @PrestigeLocks
    @PrestigeLocks 6 днів тому

    I was about to buy one of those decoders off coverts website til it got to the shipping costs then thought against it. This video is excellent. Do you happen to have any made you wish to sell?

  • @davwadd46
    @davwadd46 20 днів тому

    Unbelievable.... didn't believe it would be that easy , bit of tin can cut to a strip feeling drop and yeah opened first time 😅 😂😂😂

  • @stever5224
    @stever5224 20 днів тому

    Very good video. Thank you.

  • @skylarstradling7122
    @skylarstradling7122 Місяць тому

    Soda can baby!!! Lost the paper with the code, cant find the picture of the code, or the combo i saved in my phone notes. That was so easy. Thank you!!!

  • @gordonnewton4832
    @gordonnewton4832 Місяць тому

    Try a used car wiper blade nice thin metal.

  • @opus86
    @opus86 Місяць тому

    That is a brilliant method to decode a lock using the key. Thank you.

  • @RoyDL3
    @RoyDL3 Місяць тому

    Your videos are crisp my friend thank you!

  • @MissMetaverseOfficial
    @MissMetaverseOfficial Місяць тому

    Do you have a link for where to find the impressioning handle?

  • @ca8632
    @ca8632 Місяць тому

    Plasticine or blu tac might work in an ultra budget pinch! It would dull feedback but may save your hand from cramping up on awkward locks.

  • @lukebaehr3851
    @lukebaehr3851 Місяць тому

    The space tolerance between dials and the lock body won't even accommodate the width of my pick set. Crazy small spacing

  • @The_Bourneologist
    @The_Bourneologist Місяць тому

    Certainly you have earned it! 👍 For me, your teaching method is absolutely exquisite. I appreciate every lesson video and enjoy watching them several times in succession. They are satisfying to revisit for another viewing time and time again. I never considered lock sports would appeal to me to participate in until I found myself frequenting your channel. Look at me now, knowledgeable enough to follow along, and capable of succeeding with enough attempts applying the lessons on the easy to intermediate locks so far. Thank you for your dedication and thoroughness.

  • @pimmie7334
    @pimmie7334 Місяць тому

    Thanks you so much

  • @brendanmorris2484
    @brendanmorris2484 2 місяці тому

    Words I needed to hear to today, thanks fish!!!!

  • @DonziGT230
    @DonziGT230 2 місяці тому

    I watched someone impression a key and all he did was rotate the key back and forth with his fingers.

  • @MrMarctheriault69
    @MrMarctheriault69 2 місяці тому

    What's better than windshield wiper inserts find a street sweeper take wire cutters and clip off some of the bristles of the wire wheels on each side they are a very hard Spring Steel the same diameter as windshield wiper insert

  • @jack_of_all_trades_master_none
    @jack_of_all_trades_master_none 2 місяці тому

    I've used just about all brands of U.S. made lock picking tools. I can say that going from an unfinished HPC hook to a tumbled Southord does give the user better feedback. When I was taken on for an apprenticeship as a Locksmith I taught myself to use the bottom of the barrel non tumbled picks. The reason for this was Cost, I didn't mind losing or bending HPC picks due to them costing $1.75 each. However if I were to lose a kit filled with premium picks that would certainly hurt my wallet to replace them. Over time I did start sanding and polishing those HPC brand tools because they were holding up quite well. I still have an HPC LPX-12 hook that I finished to a mirror sheen that has lasted nearly two years. Point is you can become acclimated to picks that are smooth and overtime you can just as well become acclimated to the rough ones.

  • @05genim
    @05genim 2 місяці тому

    Wait, so I don’t get it. You had to change these pins in order to unlock it. You can unlock it the way it was delivered to you as is?

  • @UpperDarbyDetailing
    @UpperDarbyDetailing 2 місяці тому

    If the steel is snapping, like at 3:52, the steel was probably not tempered. To temper small bits of steel pretty much any flame will do. The range in your kitchen, a pluming torch, etc. Put the steel in flame. You’re looking for it to gain a light straw color. Allow to air cool.This refines the grain and make it a bit more flexible.it shouldn’t snap after that.

  • @percevalzinzin5983
    @percevalzinzin5983 3 місяці тому

    Excellent video!!! huge thanks 🎉🎉🎉

  • @rickyrockety1620
    @rickyrockety1620 3 місяці тому

    where can I get the metal for the decoder part?

  • @Nemesis-yn5wv
    @Nemesis-yn5wv 3 місяці тому

    If you put the flat blade of the decoder into the top left of each code wheel and gently push up, when you rotate the code wheel down the tool will go up about 10mm when it finds the gate. Align the gates then up two on each wheel for the open. Much quicker, average 25 seconds for the open.

  • @1shagg420
    @1shagg420 3 місяці тому

    I'm still new, putting the time in. These 1100s are kicking my ass. I'll tell you what though, despite only successfully picking one 1100, it has made me better at picking other locks.

  • @p0r0sen0k
    @p0r0sen0k 3 місяці тому

    Brilliant! You saved me so much time! In my case I used a thin strip of beer can (lol!)

  • @zaprowsdower3911
    @zaprowsdower3911 3 місяці тому

    Just found your channel was polishing my new pick. Thanks for the video. New sub from pinconning michigan

  • @alfonsedente9679
    @alfonsedente9679 3 місяці тому

    Lol its just common sense. Cant believe anyone needed a tutorial on how to hold a tool

  • @RasoolKhezri-l3s
    @RasoolKhezri-l3s 3 місяці тому

    I love you❤❤

  • @JohnW118
    @JohnW118 3 місяці тому

    I've been opening my Master Lock 875 with the tension method for years. So easy to do and faster than the feeler method, I think. They use the 875's at our Home Improvements store (Home Depot) here since locking up nearly everything to thwart thieves. And I am always sorely tempted to simply open their locks to get whatever I am shopping for, (but I never succumb to the temptation). It makes it that much more frustrating to wait up to 10 minutes for a clerk to arrive and open the caged shelf for me...

  • @shadroid
    @shadroid 3 місяці тому

    And I was hoping that this was a trick question and all keys used the same pins though in a different order.

  • @shadroid
    @shadroid 3 місяці тому

    Oh lord thisi s like a mensa test.

  • @tranochak
    @tranochak 3 місяці тому

    I have a stack of these without the key. I been trying for months and still nothing

  • @BowenKayanoBottorff
    @BowenKayanoBottorff 3 місяці тому

    Most informative video ive watched on this. Definitely subscribing!

  • @fusion360music6
    @fusion360music6 4 місяці тому

    I dont have the key to do this on the lock I wanna pick

  • @AnthonyBerardis-r1p
    @AnthonyBerardis-r1p 4 місяці тому

    It's about time someone told the fuckin truth. I give you respect!! These clowns on utube use older locks and vids from 8byeats ago so u will buy there shit that don't work on new locks.

  • @lezbriddon
    @lezbriddon 4 місяці тому

    Gone and bought a cheap and nasty version of this lock (as if that's possible) and its fixed! they have made the wheels such a tight fit theres zero shim space! But, where the code mechanism is fitted, the outer casing has too large a hole by like 0.5mm, so you can slide something in and simply push on the case locking claw...... like shimming an old padlock with a bit of coke can.

  • @davidstorton910
    @davidstorton910 4 місяці тому

    I've just watched a video of a chap using a chopped up Coke can

  • @mushroomcraft
    @mushroomcraft 4 місяці тому

    Oh you're in Norwich, haha. The council use Master Lock's boxes to store the keys to the roofs and service areas of the council flats... I shall say no more.

  • @cdyson4707
    @cdyson4707 4 місяці тому

    Wow amazing tutorial thanks I thought that was how spool pins acted but your visualisation help a lot!

  • @MarkCarstens-z1v
    @MarkCarstens-z1v 4 місяці тому

    excellent video! I found my self tapping on this title out of curiosity. I quickly discovered bonus information... then, better bonus information... and then... even better bonus informit- ivemation!!!

  • @shaunokeefe
    @shaunokeefe 4 місяці тому

    Great video thanks so much

  • @АнтонЛеднёв-и1я
    @АнтонЛеднёв-и1я 4 місяці тому

    I hope you're not dead... I believe that you're did make yourself so wealthy that you simply forget about your channel.

  • @TheCottonTop
    @TheCottonTop 4 місяці тому

    Wow! I was on the fence about whether or not I actually knew how these locks work. Your video made it crystal clear. Thank you! Great video!

  • @Pik_lok
    @Pik_lok 4 місяці тому

    I have just done a video on this rhino, and its got a wafer lock

  • @KetoXeno
    @KetoXeno 5 місяців тому

    Great video!

  • @ScottBrown-zz4sk
    @ScottBrown-zz4sk 5 місяців тому

    The fishy rip off scam tool 🐟 🤣

  • @ScottBrown-zz4sk
    @ScottBrown-zz4sk 5 місяців тому

    💩TUBE AND 💩TALK 👄 😆

  • @ivayloivanov3010
    @ivayloivanov3010 5 місяців тому

    this steel is not hard enough