I am starting out without any knowledge, however, thank you for taking the time to demonstrate each tool and the different techniques as I look forward to watching your program again.
Thank you for your channel! I have been trying off and on for about two years with not the greatest results . I do appreciate how you describe everything from technique to the feel of the pins . I am having a much greater success rate picking locks since finding this channel. Now I just need to dig out my padlock collection again. My wife is going to love that. Anyways I plan to join your channel and better my picking skills. Thank you
Only 3 minutes in, and now I know how a plug spinner works. Never seen anyone else demonstrate one on youtube. Thanks mate. Edit: (another southpaw lockpicker here too)
Dude, this is an incredibly helpful video, especially the spool pins guide. Many people are like me, "stuck" on a lock that they _see_ bypassed with proficiency that's practically foreign to them. What makes this so helpful for me is how methodological you are _in practice._ Especially with the American lock, never backing up, no I would say the way you overcame the security pins is always an expected step (lateral progress anyway). I've been stuck on that lock since dropping the practice several months ago, but damn, tonight I picked my American lock *first try* after watching this. It's your approach, your confidence that did it! I had just assumed until I learned to never pick a false set I wasn't going to bypass that kind of lock security other than blind luck. So thanks, good sir knight!
Thank you for the kind words, I am happy the video helped! I try my best to make the videos easy to follow along. For me, open is open, and I like to follow this approach in the real world setting.
I know the feeling. I'm stuck on every lock I have. About 10 noob locks. It's embarrassing even though I only know..I figure I'll practice for a few more hrs, then take a break and quit. Haha.☹🤦♂️ I'm very efficient at most anything I try. But lock picking is completely foreign to me and I think I'm getting worse. . I've watched 100s of videos.
I enjoy all of your videos, they are easy to follow and great explanations. My pick set arrived today and i picked my first lock (standard Schlage), I'm so happy.
@@HelpfulLockPicker I just started picking a few weeks ago and I’m pretty hooked on it. I ordered a cheap basic set and it seems to get the job done. I don’t have any tok tension wrenches yet. Any suggestions which ones to start off with? Are there any that help with lefty’s?
Excellent presentation. Clear, concise, and a running dialogue explaining your techniques and approach to your work. Thank you. Subbed; because I can learn here.
Generally you can tell which direction to turn a locked lock by feeling which direction has the most "mush" or furthest turning angle when u apply pressure, i use this technique and it hasn't failed me yet! (Like idk 5 or 6 basic locks)
Master: thank you for your terrific teaching. I am a begginner and I am still to study carefully all the videos, but I am impatient to solve something because I am practicing with a "real" lock in an abandoned house and is exciting, dont worry no crime involved. Pardon me everyone because probably is the dumb question of the month. I succeded in turning the cylinder by single pin picking, but when I went half turn, i.e. when the key hole got upside down as it were, it blocks in there, and I am stuck, dont know what to do, the door is not yet open, you know is normal you have to go a couple of turns before the bolt clears. How to understand this and overcome it? Thank you man you're awesome.
Really enjoyable video , answered all my questions. Just purchased my first real lock from the hardware shop after picking the practice locks. Surprisingly easy to rake. Key had a awful low profile, no highs or low cuts. $4 lock.
hi i looked at the video link you gave me as helped a bit but it don't help me on cutaway locks because they are designed for right handed people i'm trying to do it upside down but no joy any tips you can give me would be appriciatied I love your chanel really helpful thanks
Wish I would have found this forever ago. I wish I knew about the plug spinner in particular. I work for property management and I’m constantly picking door knobs the wrong way. I’m also still learning about bump key technique. Is there a plug spinner you can recommend? (Place to purchase)
Hi, dear friend, can you tell me how to professionally call the tool for re-folding the insert which is under the handle in the mortise lock? I have a few tucked up inserts and I do not advise you with tweezers, I know that tweezers with tweezers are inserted using only tweezers with springs - one from the side of the carrier, one is inserted in metal for blocking each bottom pin, then put in the drum and attach it with omega or o-ring (forgive my very bad english)
Bronx-LockPicker60 being left-handed the struggle, LOL. No one understands how hard it is to tension a lock with top of the keyway counterclockwise in hand until they've done it left handed
Bronx-LockPicker60 the majority of my opens are clockwise if you've noticed in my videos LOL If you have time check out this video ua-cam.com/video/Te2MA-8EM2Y/v-deo.html And let me know if you agree it's my left-handed picking video
I write left handed and do many other things left handed. I pick locks with my right hand, however. Strange, but it seems to be for the better after Hearing you guys’ struggles with left-handedness lockpicking!
There's a small exception to the direction in which you should turn a deadbolt - Kwikset 816 Series Tenant/Landlord locks have two cores, one on top and one on bottom. The landlord core needs to be turned toward the frame to unlock it because it's on the opposite side of the bolt.
I like your videos, One thing all vids. forget to show is that when you do raking of a lock, the fact of which way the rake goes in the lock meaning is there right way to put the rake in the lock.
I ordered a bump key for a bedroom Kwikset knob thinking it looks so easy. I’ve been trying all day, can’t get in, & I need some stuff in that room 😩 Might try removing the door frame. So frustrating.
I've been doing lock changes for a letting agent , l think I'd like to make a career as a locksmith These tools you use , where can l buy these , lm in U.K. , Thanks for making this video
I use Peterson picks but there are tools in the UK which might be more affordable since you wouldn't have to pay crazy shipping. If you wanted to check out some German picks, Multipick is pretty good.
I found one of those American locks on the ground while I was riding around on my bike and it actually had the keys still in it and looked brand new. Didn't know about the security features until now, though. Bonus!
Nice video. Is there a pin size used on bumping that is preferred? It looked like the key you used was around 3 or 4 bit or cut, and all the same. Thanks
They key bitting has not made a huge difference for me but when you make your bump key all the cuts need to be at the maximal depth going across. Key bitting in theory can make it harder but I have not ran into that too much,
Tried my first lock, weslock deadbolt. Spent 2 hours trying to rake it/single pin pick. Pins kept dropping back down and/or, rake keeps getting stuck, now my fingers hurt from the pick
If i have a deadbolt and it is on the right side which way do I need to turn the lock (clockwise or counterclockwise). Is there any difference between deadbolts and and locks in handsets? Thanks.
Deadbolts always unlock in the direction that is turning away from the door frame. If you ever did it the wrong way you could always consider using a plug spinner to fix it so you would not have to pick it again.
I had to older quickset deadbolts. And I tried raking and single pin settings. And had absolutely no luck. I’m usually OK with locked knobs. But deadbolts always throw me. How much pressure should I be applying or holding on the turn. Please and thank you
you do not want to pick a lock in use or one that you do not own. However, the problem with deadbolts is it actually takes a good amount of force to throw or retract the bolt once the lock is picked. It can make tensioning them tricky. Another thing they make difficult is using a plug spinner. If you are single pin picking try more tension they likely have at most 2 spools. If you are raking try a little less tension. Another thing you can do is try to add some lubricant like lock Houdini on older locks that can go a long way. Link to Lock Houdini: amzn.to/2IaAjMk
HelpfulLockPicker Thank you. The tension rod I have is not as dirty as the one that you have and I kind of bins a little bit. Maybe I was playing too much pressure. I shot it once with some WD-40 probably could use more thanks again
HelpfulLockPicker WD-40 not good check. Yes I was rereading what I wrote. I said tension rod is not as sturdy. Darn phone changed it to dirty. LOL I guess you knew what I meant though thanks for the help Sir.
This is one of my older videos but let me know if this helps: ua-cam.com/video/Te2MA-8EM2Y/v-deo.html If you continue to have problems feel free to reach out to me via email.
That is a really cool vice you are using to hold the lock. Could you please tell us the brand name or type and give us the name of potential suppliers?
Rapid entry methods work when they work but when they don't work they don't work and you need to use the "slow method" such as single pin picking because you have more control
@@HelpfulLockPicker i have some yale locks witch has 2 balls holding the shackle Form coming out. I have opened it with the key, i have taken the key from the lock and i can close the padlock without the key. Can you explain how this works?
@@HelpfulLockPicker you are very welcome, I will always say it as it is unless out of humor I'm being full of $hit I hope to one day posting training videos about how to pick locks as I get better at it.
If raking I almost always use bottom of keyway and single pin picking I try top of keyway first. Sometimes one or the other makes more sense related to the amount of room in the keyway.
Thanks , found it very interesting,I was doing good, opened 6 locks one day in just few minutes,then got to not be doing so good,can't open two of those locks..but can the others..any thing you can add to advise me,im all ears/eyes..
I read about your links and your comments, if I wanted to start lock picking as a hobby with my Grandson, is there some good books and web site info? I guess start out with the basic pick set, ad you described in your comments? Thanks, Im subscribed
You can find a cheap ok one that works well linked in this video along with a review. It sells for about $10 st GesrBest. ua-cam.com/video/3A2qak7Nh5Q/v-deo.html
HelpfulLockPicker Thanx bro! I'm sure you know but the key is using a rubber ring so you can "machine gun" it.... even can bump Best padlocks that way....may take a few hundred hits....lol....but it will work.
HelpfulLockPicker hey I been out of Locksport a few months..... what are the best picks out now....was looking at multipick..... I was always a Peterson or Sparrows man.....
Locks are all different. Some are simple like the one you showed. You need to disassemble the loch to show the biting. Which is the biggest deterrent to picking..
My mouth felt open too see that you crack them so easily. Well here we have mostly German / Swedish or UK lockwork. I myself work in the construction and I wanna secure my tools and goods and I was wondering witch kind of lock would do the job. But when I saw you picking them I thought to myself " I hope them thieves are dumb and don't know this knowledge " but I consider that naive... what about these: www.veiligheids-sloten.nl/M-C_Color_pro_4x?gclid=CjwKCAiAj53SBRBcEiwAT-3A2BVY7vBcyg2yG7NeQd9Epy84aXPN4idzDl-aiXNnMZWjtA_9fPzBsRoCIxUQAvD_BwE they consider these as top notch stuff. And I acutely think that even you can't crack them ;)
14TK Longshot I can't read it but are those just dimple locks? They shouldn't be too hard. You always want physical resistance more than pick resistance. Picking a lock in the field is much harder than at a desk. Also, most criminals do destructive entry because it is fast and takes no skill. You should be good with most locks. Adding security pins help prevent raking and bumping
@@HelpfulLockPicker .... Agreed! Makes me think: why the heck did I pay a locksmith $75 bucks on two separate occasions to drill into the door knob... He robbed me from seeing the awesome art of actual lock picking.
It is sort of just poking around inside the lock without any care of what you are doing. It can work pretty well on cheaper locks. I am not sure if this answers your question.
@@HelpfulLockPicker So, instead of statistically working your way down the pins its done in a random process with no particular care to which pins. Just a random process. I have kind of done this myself but going up and down the stack continually back and forth. Thanks for thee answer, I will try this method on done locks to see how it goes. Many Thanks.
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I am starting out without any knowledge, however, thank you for taking the time to demonstrate each tool and the different techniques as I look forward to watching your program again.
Thank you for the kind words and I am glad it helps
Thank you for your channel! I have been trying off and on for about two years with not the greatest results . I do appreciate how you describe everything from technique to the feel of the pins . I am having a much greater success rate picking locks since finding this channel. Now I just need to dig out my padlock collection again. My wife is going to love that. Anyways I plan to join your channel and better my picking skills. Thank you
Only 3 minutes in, and now I know how a plug spinner works.
Never seen anyone else demonstrate one on youtube. Thanks mate.
Edit: (another southpaw lockpicker here too)
thanks for checking it out and I'm glad it helped :-)
Dude, this is an incredibly helpful video, especially the spool pins guide. Many people are like me, "stuck" on a lock that they _see_ bypassed with proficiency that's practically foreign to them. What makes this so helpful for me is how methodological you are _in practice._ Especially with the American lock, never backing up, no I would say the way you overcame the security pins is always an expected step (lateral progress anyway). I've been stuck on that lock since dropping the practice several months ago, but damn, tonight I picked my American lock *first try* after watching this. It's your approach, your confidence that did it! I had just assumed until I learned to never pick a false set I wasn't going to bypass that kind of lock security other than blind luck.
So thanks, good sir knight!
Thank you for the kind words, I am happy the video helped! I try my best to make the videos easy to follow along. For me, open is open, and I like to follow this approach in the real world setting.
I know the feeling. I'm stuck on every lock I have. About 10 noob locks. It's embarrassing even though I only know..I figure I'll practice for a few more hrs, then take a break and quit. Haha.☹🤦♂️ I'm very efficient at most anything I try. But lock picking is completely foreign to me and I think I'm getting worse. . I've watched 100s of videos.
I enjoy all of your videos, they are easy to follow and great explanations. My pick set arrived today and i picked my first lock (standard Schlage), I'm so happy.
Bill Jazz congrats on the open and thank you for the kind words!
I have been at it for 2 hours and still no luck
bryce thoreson you’ll get it
I completely agree, his method of teaching is easy to follow and understand!
Watched this video and picked my first Kwikset lock today too! Very thankful for this helpful video!
I'm a beginner, so all is helpful. I especially like the fact you are left handed as I am, this shows me different ways, thank you!
Good to see a fellow lefty making videos. It helps me a lot
Thank you for the kind words. Left handed is certainly a struggle. I had a hard time with top of keyway tension.
@@HelpfulLockPicker I just started picking a few weeks ago and I’m pretty hooked on it. I ordered a cheap basic set and it seems to get the job done. I don’t have any tok tension wrenches yet. Any suggestions which ones to start off with? Are there any that help with lefty’s?
Excellent presentation. Clear, concise, and a running dialogue explaining your techniques and approach to your work.
Thank you.
Subbed; because I can learn here.
Thank you for the kind words!
Plug spinner is a neat device. That would be helpful for testing if I opened lock the wrong direction or am being held up by some other issue.
They are really nice in a pinch. Thanks for checking out the video!
Generally you can tell which direction to turn a locked lock by feeling which direction has the most "mush" or furthest turning angle when u apply pressure, i use this technique and it hasn't failed me yet! (Like idk 5 or 6 basic locks)
You really know what you’re doing and explained well. Thanks!
Master:
thank you for your terrific teaching. I am a begginner and I am still to study carefully all the videos, but I am impatient to solve something because I am practicing with a "real" lock in an abandoned house and is exciting, dont worry no crime involved. Pardon me everyone because probably is the dumb question of the month.
I succeded in turning the cylinder by single pin picking, but when I went half turn, i.e. when the key hole got upside down as it were, it blocks in there, and I am stuck, dont know what to do, the door is not yet open, you know is normal you have to go a couple of turns before the bolt clears. How to understand this and overcome it? Thank you man you're awesome.
Its the tailpiece has broken off and the lock is now seized up.
Really enjoyable video , answered all my questions. Just purchased my first real lock from the hardware shop after picking the practice locks. Surprisingly easy to rake. Key had a awful low profile, no highs or low cuts. $4 lock.
Thank you for sharing. Hopefully you are enjoying the hobby so far
hi i looked at the video link you gave me as helped a bit but it don't help me on cutaway locks because they are designed for right handed people i'm trying to do it upside down but no joy any tips you can give me would be appriciatied I love your chanel really helpful thanks
It all really comes down to practice but worst case scenario you could set up some sort of mirror
What is the name of this support that you use to place the padlock?
First time seeing b-picking mentioned. Do you have other videos on it?
Wish I would have found this forever ago.
I wish I knew about the plug spinner in particular. I work for property management and I’m constantly picking door knobs the wrong way.
I’m also still learning about bump key technique.
Is there a plug spinner you can recommend? (Place to purchase)
It depends on your budget. The one from Peterson is good but expensive. Search for "GOSO Plug Spinner" that should be the cheaper option
What made you use top of key way tension on that lock instead of bottom?
Hi, dear friend, can you tell me how to professionally call the tool for re-folding the insert which is under the handle in the mortise lock?
I have a few tucked up inserts and I do not advise you with tweezers, I know that tweezers with tweezers are inserted using only tweezers with springs - one from the side of the carrier, one is inserted in metal for blocking each bottom pin, then put in the drum and attach it with omega or o-ring (forgive my very bad english)
I am not sure which part you are talking about. Sorry I didn't see this the first time.
With the same tools can you lock the door ?
Awesome video as per usual!!
I just realized that you're left handed.
So am I, we're the only ones in our "right" mind!!
Thanks for sharing
Bronx-LockPicker60 being left-handed the struggle, LOL. No one understands how hard it is to tension a lock with top of the keyway counterclockwise in hand until they've done it left handed
HelpfulLockPicker My hat off to you, cause I've tried with no luck!!
Bronx-LockPicker60 the majority of my opens are clockwise if you've noticed in my videos LOL
If you have time check out this video
ua-cam.com/video/Te2MA-8EM2Y/v-deo.html
And let me know if you agree it's my left-handed picking video
Same here!
I write left handed and do many other things left handed. I pick locks with my right hand, however. Strange, but it seems to be for the better after Hearing you guys’ struggles with left-handedness lockpicking!
There's a small exception to the direction in which you should turn a deadbolt - Kwikset 816 Series Tenant/Landlord locks have two cores, one on top and one on bottom. The landlord core needs to be turned toward the frame to unlock it because it's on the opposite side of the bolt.
Thank you for sharing
I like your videos, One thing all vids. forget to show is that when you do raking of a lock, the fact of which way the rake goes in the lock meaning is there right way to put the rake in the lock.
hi,how many different kind's of bumper key's are there.for house lock's.?? thank you..???
You need a bump key for every keyway you want to bump
Really good video. I’ve never run across your channel but I’m now subscribed!
Thank you for the kind words!
Fellow lefty!
Awesome video with great insight 😊
Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad it helps
I love how you explained your thought process in the single pin picking . Thank you!! where i get that tools
I have linked in the description a decent beginner set which jsnt too expensive.
It's a fun hobby to try out:)
I ordered a bump key for a bedroom Kwikset knob thinking it looks so easy. I’ve been trying all day, can’t get in, & I need some stuff in that room 😩 Might try removing the door frame. So frustrating.
I've been doing lock changes for a letting agent , l think I'd like to make a career as a locksmith
These tools you use , where can l buy these , lm in U.K. , Thanks for making this video
I use Peterson picks but there are tools in the UK which might be more affordable since you wouldn't have to pay crazy shipping. If you wanted to check out some German picks, Multipick is pretty good.
Shed loads on ebay.
I found one of those American locks on the ground while I was riding around on my bike and it actually had the keys still in it and looked brand new. Didn't know about the security features until now, though. Bonus!
They are really nice locks the only downside is the shackles are not too thick. Nice find!
I learned a great deal on this video.
Just coming into the hobby.
Trying to acquire the tools to play with. 😉
Welcome to the hobby! Make sure you brace youself for the hit your wallet will take on locks LOL
@@HelpfulLockPicker I was wondering how Lowe's would feel about me taking several to the bathroom and practicing for a good hour 🤔🤔🤔
I've always wondered why there are spool pins..
it would be helpful if you could show us how security pins work this is really fun to watch..
Check out my Lock Picking Home School playlist. There are videos on this topic 😀
Nice video. Is there a pin size used on bumping that is preferred? It looked like the key you used was around 3 or 4 bit or cut, and all the same. Thanks
They key bitting has not made a huge difference for me but when you make your bump key all the cuts need to be at the maximal depth going across. Key bitting in theory can make it harder but I have not ran into that too much,
A beginner very helpful thanks moe
Good presentation.
Any tips for tensioning comfortably? I’m also a lefty and struggle a bit with TOK especially, BOK isn’t as bad. Although I use my thumb there
I made a video on left handed picking. It is sort of awkward but tolerable
Am I wrong? Wouldn't the lube only work in if the pins are down gravity???
When you "rake it in" it moves from the key pin to the drivers if you use enough
Why does the KW1 bumpkey have a flat on the end of the bow?
I usually cut the tip down to the 6th position otherwise the material can get in the way of bumping
How long did it take to get so good?
your name practice is the biggest thing, it takes less time than you might think
How is it you never seem to have problems with oversetting
We all do and when it happens it can be frustrating. Check out one of my more recent videos on how to fix oversets if you are having any difficulty!
👍🏻💥 This looks like it should be helpful, Thank you for sharing
Have you ever thought adding castration bands to your bump keys?
DefinitelyNotHaraku I have on some of my other videos
"The Elastrator"
"The Elastrator", nice!
I thought about using them on you.
Tried my first lock, weslock deadbolt. Spent 2 hours trying to rake it/single pin pick. Pins kept dropping back down and/or, rake keeps getting stuck, now my fingers hurt from the pick
Thank you for sharing, we can't win every battle unfortunately
If i have a deadbolt and it is on the right side which way do I need to turn the lock (clockwise or counterclockwise). Is there any difference between deadbolts and and locks in handsets? Thanks.
Deadbolts always unlock in the direction that is turning away from the door frame. If you ever did it the wrong way you could always consider using a plug spinner to fix it so you would not have to pick it again.
Thanks. like always I learn every time from you
I am glad it helps :)
I had to older quickset deadbolts.
And I tried raking and single pin settings. And had absolutely no luck. I’m usually OK with locked knobs. But deadbolts always throw me. How much pressure should I be applying or holding on the turn.
Please and thank you
you do not want to pick a lock in use or one that you do not own. However, the problem with deadbolts is it actually takes a good amount of force to throw or retract the bolt once the lock is picked. It can make tensioning them tricky. Another thing they make difficult is using a plug spinner.
If you are single pin picking try more tension they likely have at most 2 spools. If you are raking try a little less tension. Another thing you can do is try to add some lubricant like lock Houdini on older locks that can go a long way.
Link to Lock Houdini: amzn.to/2IaAjMk
HelpfulLockPicker Thank you. The tension rod I have is not as dirty as the one that you have and I kind of bins a little bit. Maybe I was playing too much pressure. I shot it once with some WD-40 probably could use more thanks again
Christopher Soberg I wouldn't use WD-40 too much it can make things worse
HelpfulLockPicker WD-40 not good check. Yes I was rereading what I wrote. I said tension rod is not as sturdy. Darn phone changed it to dirty. LOL I guess you knew what I meant though thanks for the help Sir.
Where is the best place u would recommend for buying lock smith tools
This depends on your budget and where you live
hi i've noticed your left handed so am I but i'm really struggling with picking locks can you give me any tips to get around this plz thanks jim
This is one of my older videos but let me know if this helps: ua-cam.com/video/Te2MA-8EM2Y/v-deo.html
If you continue to have problems feel free to reach out to me via email.
That is a really cool vice you are using to hold the lock. Could you please tell us the brand name or type and give us the name of potential suppliers?
It is a Panavise, it is linked in the video description if you'd like to check out the exact one
@@HelpfulLockPicker That's a great help. Thank you.
Lockpicking takes a lot of patience and you certainly have that. Nice.
Mr.Mister thank you for the kind words
Excellent video
Thanks for checking it out!
Can I use WD 40 to lubricate. ?????? Thanks….
I wouldn't. WD40 is not a lubricant and will cause problems long term
@@HelpfulLockPicker thanks. How about using a product called. Lock Ease Lock fluid.????
Thank you for providing such great informative videos.
Thank you for checking it out and I am glad it helps!
@@HelpfulLockPicker سلام
Rapid entry? Who would suggest or ask for any slower method? Is slow entry offered?
Rapid entry methods work when they work but when they don't work they don't work and you need to use the "slow method" such as single pin picking because you have more control
Question... How can you close a lock that has balls without the key? Could you explain the machanism to me please(or to make a video)?thanks.
I am not sure if I clearly understand your question
@@HelpfulLockPicker i have some yale locks witch has 2 balls holding the shackle Form coming out. I have opened it with the key, i have taken the key from the lock and i can close the padlock without the key. Can you explain how this works?
Worked for me.
Thanks a lot brother.
Nice work!
Very good training video
Thank you for the kind words!
@@HelpfulLockPicker you are very welcome, I will always say it as it is unless out of humor I'm being full of $hit I hope to one day posting training videos about how to pick locks as I get better at it.
I love how you explained your thought process in the single pin picking . Thank you!!
Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad it helped!
he's got something in common with my wife,''my wife's a nit picker..
Good informative video, good camera work and well narrated.😀😎🙂
Thank you for the kind words!
Real nice video!!
Thanks for checking it out!
@@HelpfulLockPicker You are awesome!!!
Thank you so so much for teaching us
Try using "The Lock Straw" for lubricant.
I'm new to picking,but how can you tell what type of pin is in lock.Plus your video is awesome.
If you are referring to security pins the only real definitive way to know is by attempting to pick it and discerning the feedback
How do you determine whether to tension top or bottom. Tks
If raking I almost always use bottom of keyway and single pin picking I try top of keyway first.
Sometimes one or the other makes more sense related to the amount of room in the keyway.
I just go by what space I have on the key way
Thanks , found it very interesting,I was doing good, opened 6 locks one day in just few minutes,then got to not be doing so good,can't open two of those locks..but can the others..any thing you can add to advise me,im all ears/eyes..
I would try to practice single pin picking and check out my lock picking home school playlist. It will help you grow as a picker
Don’t feel too bad! Locks can be damaged by picking, which can cause an easily pickable lock to become a real pain.
Excellent as usual..
Thank you for the kind words
Thanks for sharing, very didactic, thanks.
Thank you for checking it out
Where did you get your rake and top of the keyway tension wrench?
The rakes in this video are from Southord and the top of keyway tensioner is from Peterson but Peterson, Sparrow, and Southord are all good companies
@@HelpfulLockPicker Thanks for the quick response
Yes I really appreciate and liked your video 👍💯
Thank you for the kind words!
You're awesome. Love the video. Very helpful
Thank you for the kind words and I am glad it helps
Good job...
Nicely done... Explained well...
Briarberrycove thank you. I feel raking is under rated in lock sport but it's a very important skill to have
HelpfulLockPicker that's what I say.
love your channel very well done
Thank you for the kind words!
What plug spinner do you use
Either the Peterson or Goso one
Thanks !
where did you purchase the clamp from?
I have a link to it on Amazon in the description below.
Thank you
I read about your links and your comments, if I wanted to start lock picking as a hobby with my Grandson, is there some good books and web site info? I guess start out with the basic pick set, ad you described in your comments? Thanks, Im subscribed
Check out locklab, the link to it is on Bosnian Bill's channel, he's great
I am not sure if you ever got started but check out Lock Picking Detail Overkill
What plug spinner is that
Peterson
What is a false set?
I have several videos dedicated to that if you would like more info
Thanks again, very useful stuff, easy to understand..
Thank you for the kind words!
Where did you get your lock vice?
I bought it on Amazon, I have a link to it in the video description below. I like it a lot
Where can I buy/find your plug spinner.
You can find a cheap ok one that works well linked in this video along with a review. It sells for about $10 st GesrBest.
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Excellent quality content thanks
Thank you for the kind words!
I've bumped open many American Locks full of security pins!
Nice work on the opens!
HelpfulLockPicker Thanx bro! I'm sure you know but the key is using a rubber ring so you can "machine gun" it.... even can bump Best padlocks that way....may take a few hundred hits....lol....but it will work.
Bumping is a lot of fun!
HelpfulLockPicker yeah when you don't hit tour fingers! Lol
HelpfulLockPicker hey I been out of Locksport a few months..... what are the best picks out now....was looking at multipick..... I was always a Peterson or Sparrows man.....
Thank you Master for the video
Thanks for checking it out! I hope it helps :)
Are you a prof locksmith?
i have a lock system in my door like the blue one and i cannot get it open hard AF
Light cyclic torque is a surgical new picking concept
Thank you for sharing
Do you just feel to know how many pins are in the lock?
You can count them with your pick
Lubing it up also helps me to pick the lock faster?
It can help because it keeps all the pins moving and helps you discern feedback easier.
Can you use personal lube lol
I used the raking tectneek and it worked
Thanks for sharing!
"Technique" mate
Too cool for school dude🦹
Thanks for checking it out
Locks are all different. Some are simple like the one you showed. You need to disassemble the loch to show the biting. Which is the biggest deterrent to picking..
Thank you for checking out the video! I agree, good bitting can often make lesser skilled attacks much more difficult.
I really love your work! Kind regards from Holland
14TK Longshot thank you for the kind words. What kind of locks do you have in Holland?
My mouth felt open too see that you crack them so easily. Well here we have mostly German / Swedish or UK lockwork. I myself work in the construction and I wanna secure my tools and goods and I was wondering witch kind of lock would do the job. But when I saw you picking them I thought to myself " I hope them thieves are dumb and don't know this knowledge " but I consider that naive... what about these: www.veiligheids-sloten.nl/M-C_Color_pro_4x?gclid=CjwKCAiAj53SBRBcEiwAT-3A2BVY7vBcyg2yG7NeQd9Epy84aXPN4idzDl-aiXNnMZWjtA_9fPzBsRoCIxUQAvD_BwE they consider these as top notch stuff. And I acutely think that even you can't crack them ;)
14TK Longshot I can't read it but are those just dimple locks? They shouldn't be too hard.
You always want physical resistance more than pick resistance. Picking a lock in the field is much harder than at a desk. Also, most criminals do destructive entry because it is fast and takes no skill. You should be good with most locks. Adding security pins help prevent raking and bumping
Great videos!
Thank you for the kind words!
Perfect video!
Thank you for the kind words!
Great info my friend very cool🎅🎁🎄😎👍
Leon's lockpad thanks for checking it out! I think I might be getting your Toy Story lock down the road, I'm looking forward to that:)
A very good video 👏👏👏
Stephen Stone Thank you for the kind words:)
I don't know why I find this stuff so interesting... Must be because Ocean's Eleven is a favorite movie of mine...
That was a pretty good movie :-) there is something very satisfying when you rake or bump a lock open
@@HelpfulLockPicker .... Agreed! Makes me think: why the heck did I pay a locksmith $75 bucks on two separate occasions to drill into the door knob... He robbed me from seeing the awesome art of actual lock picking.
Very nice video thanks
BlackDolphin90 thank you for the kind words!
Good video
Thank you for the kind words!
Could you explain what 'Bitch Picking is? I haven't heard of that.
It is sort of just poking around inside the lock without any care of what you are doing. It can work pretty well on cheaper locks. I am not sure if this answers your question.
@@HelpfulLockPicker So, instead of statistically working your way down the pins its done in a random process with no particular care to which pins. Just a random process.
I have kind of done this myself but going up and down the stack continually back and forth.
Thanks for thee answer, I will try this method on done locks to see how it goes.
Many Thanks.
@phil erup That sounds like a more respectable way of putting it.