Been bought a lock pick set? Bought one yourself? Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry! 😃😃This video explains EVERYTHING you need to know to get going and even what to do after that! Welcome to your new hobby 🔐
As per usual, you have made yet another great video! Unfortunately, no pick set or practice lock was gifted to me for Christmas, but as my birthday is today, the mail has yet to come, so I'm not sure if I'll be getting some or not, but considering not many know that I'm into locksport, I doubt it. I would be thrilled if you happen to have a practice lock and a decent pick set(hopefully with some type of Ratyolk pick and tok wrenches) that you would consider selling to me, that would be an awesome birthday gift! I'd pay for shipping as well if you'd consider it. Thanks for your great work and I hope you have an awesome 2020!
Seen this and thought you may like??www.ebay.com/itm/Salesman-Sample-High-Security-Cutaway-Lock-Padlock-Display-Collection/192094668871 me I am busy rubbing this lamp hopping for a genie
As I get more into prepping, I have found myself wanting to learn lock picking. I am thankful to have found your channel. I do have a question for you: Are you familiar with the grimworkshop tool line? They have some rather innovative solutions for carrying various types of tools in small, easy to conceal packages. I am curious to know what your opinion is of their lock picking tools as I am considering adding them to my SHTF gear.
@@LockNoob you're welcome. Just outta curiosity as I'm a huge fan of yours. Would it be possible to acquire some stickers with your logo. I'm sorry if this isn't the appropriate way to ask.
Was learning to pick locks to open my locker at work cos i lost my key, told my manager and he just shrugged. Asked if i can pick the lock, he said sure in a doubtful voice and that made the look on his face all the more satisfying when i stood there with my locker open. Thank you Lock Noob for bringing me this satisfaction since the tutorial book that came with my set made no sense 🤣
This video felt like 5 minutes long. Super complete to be an introduction and so well explained. I think I'll start a new hobby. Thanks for providing us with your quality content.
@olegtipov4815it was their way of agreeing with the original comment; saying they also felt like the video was 5 minutes long. For another example if you haven’t seen this exchange online before: “wow, that song was amazing, I can’t believe you’re not a professional musician!” “Wait, they’re not a professional musician?” It’s meant to continue the compliment.
I bought a lockpicking set because I found an old lockbox in my closet and couldn't find the key. Turns out just an old notebook was in there. I had fun, though!!
My boss bought a lockpicking set because we had a desk we didn't have the key to and he offered it to anyone who wanted to learn and try to open the desk. It took me about an hour, but I got it open! Thanks for the video!
I've managed to pick two locks since watching this video. Thank you for a brilliant tutorial. Hearing that click, knowing you've finally cracked it, is a great feeling. This is defintiely becoming a budding interest of mine. Thanks again!
Should also be noted that when single-pin picking, one pin will bind at a time because when these cores were manufactured, the holes that house the pin stacks aren’t in a perfectly-straight line. They’re slightly misaligned, making one pin to be the first to bind. Then the next pin will bind and so forth. More tension is helpful because it provides better feedback to a skilled picker. A very stiff tension tool is also helpful to provide the picker with maximum feedback. Think of a shock absorber on a car. The springiness dampens feedback. You want the opposite of feedback dampening when picking single pins. Slow down. Pay attention to what you feel and hear. Happy picking🤗
I was thinking there must be some play in the mechanism so that the first pin stays lined up after you have picked it and you move onto your next pin. Am I right in thinking that pins need to feel the pressure from the tension tool before they will stay in position after being lined up (picked).
@@SC-rb2jrKinda late but if I understood correctly, you’re right. This is what makes the order in which pins click when you pick them (so you won’t necessarily be able to make the first pin click first every time).
Guess who bought herself a lockpick set for Christmas and just happened to find this video!!! I bought a much smaller pick sets, but I already picked open a couple basic master locks!! This is super helpful though!! This is basically my new fidget toy!!!
I was indeed gifted a set very close to this. At the 9:59 mark I was able to manipulate my clear lock with every single tool, even the broken key extractor. Within 30 minutes I was able to open a padlock, and my own front door. Showing the skill put to real world tests....and passing! Thank you so much for taking your time to produce this content. I feel this is an invaluable skill to have. Even if I mainly use it just to impress friends. Knowledge is something that cannot be taken away.
This is by far the best visual explanation of how the inside of the lock works. The large mock-up cutaway lock and key did it. At last, the " pins" barrel mechanism now makes sense. Thank you for that.
I've done that once. Fortunatelly I haven't break my tools inside. And it's amazing that I can pick my own door faster than I usually takes to find my keys.
My uncle is a lock smith so he just bought me a lock pick set and he made me a lock picking practice thing with three diffrent doorknobs and this tutorial helped me get the easiest one open first try! Thanks so much!! 😊
I just got my first lock pick set and a practice lock a few days ago. Yesterday I actually opened a couple of locks I had around the house. I can't get them open today but it encouraged me to practice and learn more. Thanks for this informative and encouraging video!
I've watched so many "lock picking 101" videos, but this is the one that made it click for me. Your love of the hobby is contagious, and it's revitalized my eagerness to learn. Thank you!
Early on I got that exact set shown at the start of the video. It's from Banggood, is currently listed at US$10.59. They are well made (for the price of course) and have held up well. One tip: The metal handles were hard on my fingers so I got some heatshrink tubing, slipped it over the handles and heated it to fit snugly.
@@LockNoob Hey Noob! I think I learned it from Bosnian Bill. Whenever I watch a picking video I automatically compare it to you, Bill and Harry the Lock Picking Lawyer. Between the three of you there's everything a picker could need. Not incidentally, you're all fun to watch which is a big plus.
My parents bought a masterlock for a storage container… I had been wanting to get into picking but never had. Bought a $30 kit from amazon with a clear practice lock and within 30 minutes I unlocked their masterlock with the help of this video, thanks lol
I came looking for tutorials because i'm writing a book where the MC knows how to pick locks. And i figured best way to write about it would be to just learn...plus the looks on peoples faces when they realise i can pick a lock will be priceless. 😂😂😂
Neat! You never know when you’ll need a skill and it’s a good idea to pick them up when you’re able to...I’ve had a beginner set sitting in a drawer for a while and just got to trying it. Love collecting information on useful things like this. Thanks for the well made post sir!
The fact that you recommended the exact same door lock in use on my front door for an 'extra challenge' is a bit concerning, the only difference is my core is silver, not gold- buying a new lock immediately lmao!
This video was a game changer,I’m new to this sport and have the see through lock. I’ve opened it a few times only by luck and I’ve gone days with no luck.I noticed your hand position on the last lock and copied it now I’m opening every single time.thanks
I locked my keys inside an RV a few years ago. A locksmith came out and opened the door in less than 30 seconds! Then charged me $80. This is a great instruction video! Thank you!
I am applying for a locksmith job. I already know key cutting and rekeying locks. Your simple and straight to the point explanation of locks and how they work is very helpful. Thank you for this very valuable knowledge
thank you so much. You didn't just tell us what the tools do but you even showed us how to work with them and stuff. This was actually really helpful. Thanks.
Not to forget: if a lock is bad enough, master locks for example: everything is a raking tool! Because there is no point in doing anything also rake 2-15 seconds and it's open. Amazon reviews for those are a joke. People with no clue praise the companies marketing. Pickers do everything from rating 1 star for security to rating 5 stars sarcastically.
I've been trying to get my simple plastic clear training padlock open for a year, with no success. Tried rakes, tools, hundreds of tutorials, nothing. No success.
To be fair I only bother locking my house locks now because they prevent the disoriented methheads up the street from getting in and to make sure for that extra ten years if someone does break in. I've seen the so-called best of the best locks picked in less than ten seconds. I have no faith in any lock anymore. It's the sight of a lock that keeps most people out and to that end I don't see the point in shelling out for anything other than the cheap locks. They all seem to provide the same protection.
I remember opening a master lock with a shim i made in less than ten minutes (opened hundreds of locks with the same one) with the metal end of a pencil, took less than 3 seconds to open.
I always thought the warning of pick locks you own and not in use was for legal reasons, thanks for explaining that picks could break and ruin the lock.
locked myself out of my place. after about half an hour of contemplating kicking the door down i decided "guess ill get some bobby pins from the corner store and try to pick the lock." i had never attempted to do it before but have been playing video games for my whole life. after about 15 minutes of struggling i i actually managed to get in. it was a strange feeling of accomplishment that gave me an itch that has led me to this vid. thanks for the tips. i dont think ill stuggle as much next time thanks to you.
Just started lockpicking today. I figured I'd take up this hobby as a non invasive and non destructive form of rescuing those in need as a EMT/FF. By far, the greatest thing in here was teaching me not to over torque the tension. I was putting heavy pressure on it. This video helped me pick my starter lock at least five times while watching! Thank you!
I tried many times to open a padlock and couldn't. With your explanation, I managed to open it in a few seconds with the rake. You're the best. thanks a lot man!!!!
I just wanted to say thank you. I just bought a starter set with the practice locks. I found the instructions a little draconian and was watching youtube videos. You inspired me to give it a go with the city (I believe you called it) rake and I had the padlock open in less then five minutes. It was such a cool feeling when it popped and your instructions were perfect. Can't wait to learn the other tools and try different types of lock.
Amazing video. One note: The tension tool should almost always be placed inside of the top of the keyway, not the bottom. It'll give you more room to work. Also the city rake tool works better when rocked up and down, instead of back and forth.
OH good tip, thank you. I watch a lot of LPL and always wondered why the "top of the keyway tension" was so prevalent as it seems to me like that'd get in the way more than the bottom.
When I was in my 20s, I used to carry a pick set all the time. Used them for my car, any locks around the house or at work (for things I was suppose to have access to), and the house itself (I didn’t carry my house keys). However, they were made from hacksaw blades and my father eventually told me to cut out using them on the door locks as they were hard enough they were starting to wear the pins.
This is a really excellent video. I just bought a kit on a whim and the instructions make so little sense as they're obviously translated 'You need practice for many times' and '...you need to eject the lock tool up slowly till a little voice is heard', but this video helped get the principals across really well. Also it's amazed me how easy it actually is to do this, I opened the practice padlock before I read any instructions, within about a minute, and assumed they'd just made it very easy. Immediately tried on a proper padlock and opened that within a minute too. Now I'm hooked.
When a neighbor forgets his apartment keys at office which is located at the other part of the city (real life situation from yesterday): Me: taking out my lp set... "Hold on, I'll unlock them for ya..." Neighbour: "Really? Try it!...." **click** **click** **rattle** **rattle** **click** **clunk** **door opens** Me: "There you go!..." Neighbour: "Oooh shit! So now I must watch out from you..." Me: "Do you want me to lock them for ya too?" Neighbour: "Sure!" **click** **click** **rattle** **rattle** **click** **clunk** **door locked** Neighbour behind doors: "Thanks! Next time when I'll get robbed, I'll tell the police which one in our house has the lockpicking skills" Me: :/
@@fylthl It's an easy task when you live in a country, which is packed with old soviet standard door locks. They still make them today, and everybody is using them, because they cost $2.50. Fun to watch how nobody realizes that they can be picked even with a needle.
@@thesun4003 Yes, I guess his wife took care of the rest, when she got home. They are still mentioning my stunt from time to time btw: "Bro, it was cool", "How did you do it?" etc etc. :D
I've had that same set for probably 8 years now and with the help of this video I actually just picked a 5 pin lock. It was a little frustrating at first but then it worked!
I was gonna try my bedroom door lock good thing i went and bought a cheap lock then watched this video. Dont have the see thru lock, and didn't get the lock open before the video ended. Good vid
Came here after watching a hundred or so LPL videos, now can't help but hear "we'll use this wiper insert as a turning tool", "number XX is binding", and "and we have it open. Okay folks..." during appropriate times in this video. 😆
I love how he is super delicate with the tension then says to be gentle with the rake and acts like he is trying to kill the lock and take at the same time
Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to teach us newbies I recently lost ALL my tool box keys and the boxes are locked in storage so I bought a kit to learn to pick these “ wafer” locks and you helped me understand how they work Wether or not I can pick these locks might be a different story but I have time and patience and determination
@@LockNoob FYI I spent about a total of 2 hrs including your tutoring and mastered the 3 practice locks that were included in the set. As you stated they’re considered easy. I then practiced on the same actual locks that I need to pick. I got that one open so now I just need some time to go to storage and pick all those tool box locks. Again thank you
@@10KGneck I honestly haven’t tried them on master locks. Probably take a little more practice but our resident pro makes EVERYTHING look easy. I’d say yes. If you already have an extra master lock then practice on that 1
I would always lose my keys for the simple locks on my diaries when I was twelve or something so I just made my own lock pick to open them. I'm quite interested in trying actual lock picking though, it's interesting!
Deviant is a legend in the pentesting community. He does all kinds of seminars that are on UA-cam that I highly recommend to anyone interested in Cybersecurity or just physical access systems and their manipulation in general.
I was on the fence but am definitely getting me a kit! I really like your videos. You do great job at breaking things down so people can understand. Thank you sir
an introduction to lock picking very nicely and smoothly explained. can be an interesting new hobby with no particular high starting cost. thanks for the encouragement
You’re my favorite lock picking channel by far. You know and present so much more information than the lock picking lawyer guy. All his videos are just like “look how easy it was to pick this lock” after he picked it six times already so he can do it really fast but you show us yourself picking on new locks so we can learn from you learning a new lock.
What an amazing tutorial!? It just covered all the basics in 20 mins and tought me everything i need to know about locks and he even gave me inspiration to make lockpicking my hobby. Ive also subscribed to you and to lockpickinglawyer. I hooe in the future more people will find this video usefull. Cya
Mastermuaz7 This is a very enjoyable hobby. I’m away from home this weekend with one of my lock pick sets but forgot to take any of my practice locks and this video helped me feel some of the satisfaction of picking a lock open! Lock Noob gives great advice. Don’t pick a lock you depend on - I picked my front door lock and opened it but it didn’t work afterward and I thought I had ruined.it. I called my local locksmith and he said before he comes to my house to put the key in it and turn it back and that fixed it. I was too new to know that a padlock core goes back without the key but not my front door lock! My son even used his skill to open a friend’s storage shed when they lost the key.
Great video, unlocked a bike lock that we had padlocked for over a year in garage since loosing the key. bolt cutters did not work. So this was great. Took 15 mins to get it off and this video + practice lock helped a lot! :D
Just got into this hobby as turning 40 brings on a slew of weird new hobbies and interests. I appreciate this video. Very informative and gave me a bit of confidence to start picking. Thank you!
@@LockNoob hey i got a quick question, when i check the pins for whether or not they’re binding they’re all springy (im using the see through plastic lock) do i need to add more tension or something?
Amazing tutorial, thank you! Unfortunately, buying lockpick sets is a criminal offence in my country (even for a hobby), but I had a lot of fun watching you work these tools nonetheless. At least I have some theoretical knowledge now :)
@@thecosmicfinch8146 you can't kill someone with a lock pick set and neither is there a British epidemic of young people killing each other with lock pick sets..
@@JP-iz9cz i may have worded that awkwardly, you can own a knife but cannot posses it in public without reason, same with lock picks, you can own them but without proper reasoning you will be prosecuted for possession of a lock pick, yes you cant kill people with a lock pick but it prevents certain crimes, same as why you cannot carry a knife over 6 inch in public without reason
Ok I've been dabbing in this since I was a little kid time to get serious and figure this out fully and learn fully thank God for the internet and thank you locknoob, bosnianbill and LPL
Wow… 😮 after watching this I feel almost superpowered. I can open every lock in my house with using the key or damaging the lock. I can only imagine that for someone more experienced it might be a matter of 5 seconds even with a lock he sees for the first time! 🤯 mindblowing
I've had a history of being locked out of my own home and recently it happened again. This is how i stumbled on to this video. I didn't want my wife and I locked out of our home with our pets inside. It was crazy how much lock smith was charging to come out to help us get into our home. Figured i would look more into lockpicking and after this, maybe get good at it and make a side business out of it (and not charge people 400+dollars either). Thank you for this, maybe I'll get as good at lockpicking as the fictional master of unlock (Jill Valentine for Resident Evil fans out there). Seems kind of fun hobby to pick up. I got a question though; how do you know when a lockpick will break? Is there any kind of damage to the lock and is it possible to get it out? I ask this because one day i will need to unlock my house if i forget the keys again.
Lock Noob has an entire video on why you shouldn’t pick some locks, including the ones in use on your own home. Picks eventually fail due to metal fatigue, and it tends to be sudden. You can try getting the tip out with an extractor, but if it doesn’t cooperate, you may end up having to call a locksmith or drill out the core. See above.
I love to see the situation where you leave your house without your keys, but remeber to take your lockpicks with you "in case you get locked out". Just a thought, put a spare key in your lockpick set and save yourself hours of misery 😂😂😂
Great introduction! I have an acquaintance who expressed an interest in picking, the last time I saw her; next time I see her I'll recommend your video as a starting point. Thanks for making & posting it! 😊
I just got my first lock pick set today and you helped me pick my first lock! Thank you, sir! I'm definitely subscribing and looking forward to more info!
Bought myself a very similar kit this week, couldn’t make sense of the little instruction book. Few minutes of watching this video and I was opening it with ease. Brilliant video !
Ah, a fellow paper clip lock picker (I understand the locks but I am more of an amateur than anything). I am also hoping to try lock picking with actual tools soon!
Very informative! I actually have that lock pick kit off of Amazon and had no clue what most of it was so I got very good at picking one cylinder at a time. I didn’t know it could be that easy with the others. Lol
I just bought one of these practice kits on a whim. Bored out of my mind being unemployed and on lockdown. Figured I had some time to kill. Your video explained quite a bit and I appreciate the fact that you didn't assume any prior knowledge from your viewers. Thank you! Subbed to show my appreciation.
I watched a few videos and had a small theoretical understanding. So I bought a practise lock picking set, similar to what you have here. I was able to open the lock with half a minute but then realised I was lucky. The real secret seems to be in sensing and understanding which parts of the lock are binding as you are trying to pick it.
For some reason, I had the sudden urge to watch a video on lock picking while in bed. I don't have tools, I've never been interested, but I watched the whole thing. I think I'm interested now, thank you. I'll definitely need to watch it again when I get a set...
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Been bought a lock pick set? Bought one yourself? Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry! 😃😃This video explains EVERYTHING you need to know to get going and even what to do after that! Welcome to your new hobby 🔐
Thanks for the video my friend, this is going to be extremely helpful for a lot of people. Cheers mate
As per usual, you have made yet another great video! Unfortunately, no pick set or practice lock was gifted to me for Christmas, but as my birthday is today, the mail has yet to come, so I'm not sure if I'll be getting some or not, but considering not many know that I'm into locksport, I doubt it.
I would be thrilled if you happen to have a practice lock and a decent pick set(hopefully with some type of Ratyolk pick and tok wrenches) that you would consider selling to me, that would be an awesome birthday gift! I'd pay for shipping as well if you'd consider it.
Thanks for your great work and I hope you have an awesome 2020!
Seen this and thought you may like??www.ebay.com/itm/Salesman-Sample-High-Security-Cutaway-Lock-Padlock-Display-Collection/192094668871 me I am busy rubbing this lamp hopping for a genie
As I get more into prepping, I have found myself wanting to learn lock picking. I am thankful to have found your channel. I do have a question for you: Are you familiar with the grimworkshop tool line? They have some rather innovative solutions for carrying various types of tools in small, easy to conceal packages. I am curious to know what your opinion is of their lock picking tools as I am considering adding them to my SHTF gear.
i bought one of tomtop for 9 euro will it be good quality
Are there any meet-ups where they "let themselves in" as an entry requirement?
Lol great idea 😂
LMAOOOO
Nightmare It’s called prison, getting out again is the advanced course.
@@johnpiper3416 they should make an escape room just for lock pickers. id definitely go
@@mattchadders9776 they wouldn't make enough money to keep it running.
Almost 18 years picking locks and this is a wonderful introduction for a newbie
Thank you 🙏
@@LockNoob you're welcome. Just outta curiosity as I'm a huge fan of yours. Would it be possible to acquire some stickers with your logo. I'm sorry if this isn't the appropriate way to ask.
Lockpicker1973 no problem! Drop me your address by email at locknoobcontact@gmail.com 😃
@@LockNoob thank you greatly. I'll send out that email promptly
@@Lockpicker1973 pst just between us this one, have you ever broken into any home with them skills or nah
i ordered a basic Lock picking kit this is gonna be my new Rubiks cube!
Its a great hobby. Enjoy!
Omg I just learnt how to solve a rubik's cube and now I'm moving on to lock picking!
Doubt lock picking will replace cubing for me, but why not have both. Out of curiosity what's your 3 by 3 pb?
Hahaha no way 4x4 is fun
Ok
You’re not the most well known lock picker on UA-cam but you’re easily the best teacher. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Was learning to pick locks to open my locker at work cos i lost my key, told my manager and he just shrugged. Asked if i can pick the lock, he said sure in a doubtful voice and that made the look on his face all the more satisfying when i stood there with my locker open. Thank you Lock Noob for bringing me this satisfaction since the tutorial book that came with my set made no sense 🤣
This video felt like 5 minutes long. Super complete to be an introduction and so well explained. I think I'll start a new hobby. Thanks for providing us with your quality content.
Thanks 🙏
Wow your totally right... 👍
Wait, its not 5 minutes long??
if you did start doing this can you tell me how it went? I want to start it to but I don't know yet
@olegtipov4815it was their way of agreeing with the original comment; saying they also felt like the video was 5 minutes long. For another example if you haven’t seen this exchange online before: “wow, that song was amazing, I can’t believe you’re not a professional musician!”
“Wait, they’re not a professional musician?” It’s meant to continue the compliment.
I bought a lockpicking set because I found an old lockbox in my closet and couldn't find the key. Turns out just an old notebook was in there. I had fun, though!!
Cool!
Well... that just won't do. Can you describe the notebook and the content left in said notebook?
@@scottjourdan1259 Seriously, I wanna know too lol
@@scottjourdan1259 frr
My boss bought a lockpicking set because we had a desk we didn't have the key to and he offered it to anyone who wanted to learn and try to open the desk. It took me about an hour, but I got it open! Thanks for the video!
I've managed to pick two locks since watching this video. Thank you for a brilliant tutorial. Hearing that click, knowing you've finally cracked it, is a great feeling. This is defintiely becoming a budding interest of mine. Thanks again!
Glad I could help!
Should also be noted that when single-pin picking, one pin will bind at a time because when these cores were manufactured, the holes that house the pin stacks aren’t in a perfectly-straight line. They’re slightly misaligned, making one pin to be the first to bind. Then the next pin will bind and so forth. More tension is helpful because it provides better feedback to a skilled picker. A very stiff tension tool is also helpful to provide the picker with maximum feedback. Think of a shock absorber on a car. The springiness dampens feedback. You want the opposite of feedback dampening when picking single pins. Slow down. Pay attention to what you feel and hear. Happy picking🤗
I was thinking there must be some play in the mechanism so that the first pin stays lined up after you have picked it and you move onto your next pin. Am I right in thinking that pins need to feel the pressure from the tension tool before they will stay in position after being lined up (picked).
Thank you
@@SC-rb2jrKinda late but if I understood correctly, you’re right. This is what makes the order in which pins click when you pick them (so you won’t necessarily be able to make the first pin click first every time).
Guess who bought herself a lockpick set for Christmas and just happened to find this video!!! I bought a much smaller pick sets, but I already picked open a couple basic master locks!! This is super helpful though!! This is basically my new fidget toy!!!
Glad I could help!
I was indeed gifted a set very close to this. At the 9:59 mark I was able to manipulate my clear lock with every single tool, even the broken key extractor. Within 30 minutes I was able to open a padlock, and my own front door. Showing the skill put to real world tests....and passing! Thank you so much for taking your time to produce this content. I feel this is an invaluable skill to have. Even if I mainly use it just to impress friends. Knowledge is something that cannot be taken away.
Your front DOOR?
Have you change your lock yet? I'm guessing you had.
Fuck me, I can't even get the first rake to work. I'm only 5 minutes in but still...
This is by far the best visual explanation of how the inside of the lock works. The large mock-up cutaway lock and key did it. At last, the " pins" barrel mechanism now makes sense. Thank you for that.
I love how clear you detailed, the lock and you don’t rush it . Keep up your great work 👍💯
Thanks 👍
i was about to pick my own door, thanks for advising me against it XDDD
Never pick a lock you rely on
I've done that once. Fortunatelly I haven't break my tools inside.
And it's amazing that I can pick my own door faster than I usually takes to find my keys.
There are 2 golden rules of lockpicking:
_Do not pick locks which you do not own._
_Do not pick locks which you rely on._
Same 🤣🤣🤣
@@Francinator I feel like many people only use it on locks they don't own sadly
My first try with the rake, listened to every detail you said and got it. Thank you so much for sharing. This is an amazing hobby. Love the videos!!
Thanks 🙏
My uncle is a lock smith so he just bought me a lock pick set and he made me a lock picking practice thing with three diffrent doorknobs and this tutorial helped me get the easiest one open first try! Thanks so much!! 😊
Thanks! Nice a locksmith recommended this vid!
Lock Noob Yep!
I just got my first lock pick set and a practice lock a few days ago. Yesterday I actually opened a couple of locks I had around the house. I can't get them open today but it encouraged me to practice and learn more. Thanks for this informative and encouraging video!
I've watched so many "lock picking 101" videos, but this is the one that made it click for me. Your love of the hobby is contagious, and it's revitalized my eagerness to learn. Thank you!
Early on I got that exact set shown at the start of the video. It's from Banggood, is currently listed at US$10.59. They are well made (for the price of course) and have held up well. One tip: The metal handles were hard on my fingers so I got some heatshrink tubing, slipped it over the handles and heated it to fit snugly.
Heat shrink tubing is a great hack!
@@LockNoob Hey Noob! I think I learned it from Bosnian Bill.
Whenever I watch a picking video I automatically compare it to you, Bill and Harry the Lock Picking Lawyer. Between the three of you there's everything a picker could need. Not incidentally, you're all fun to watch which is a big plus.
Lock picking is always something I've been keen to try and with my current hobby of 5+ years cancelled due to the virus I thought I'd give it a shot
that seems to be true for a good bunch of us now
Neon firefly001 what was your other hobby? I’m the same
@@benfairhall5331 airsoft mate
Neon firefly001 yeah I race bikes for a hobby but all tracks are closed now
@@benfairhall5331 I feel your pain 😫
I got that clear lock picking set 1 year ago, and could never pick it. Now I watch your video and can pick it in 3 tries. Thank you so much bro!!!
Thanks 🙏
My parents bought a masterlock for a storage container… I had been wanting to get into picking but never had. Bought a $30 kit from amazon with a clear practice lock and within 30 minutes I unlocked their masterlock with the help of this video, thanks lol
I came looking for tutorials because i'm writing a book where the MC knows how to pick locks. And i figured best way to write about it would be to just learn...plus the looks on peoples faces when they realise i can pick a lock will be priceless. 😂😂😂
LockNoob, perfect timing! I bought my buddy a starter set and this tutorial and others is just what he needs to get started! Happy New Year!
Thank you and happy new Year 🥳
Neat! You never know when you’ll need a skill and it’s a good idea to pick them up when you’re able to...I’ve had a beginner set sitting in a drawer for a while and just got to trying it. Love collecting information on useful things like this. Thanks for the well made post sir!
The fact that you recommended the exact same door lock in use on my front door for an 'extra challenge' is a bit concerning, the only difference is my core is silver, not gold- buying a new lock immediately lmao!
Lol, sorry!
This video was a game changer,I’m new to this sport and have the see through lock. I’ve opened it a few times only by luck and I’ve gone days with no luck.I noticed your hand position on the last lock and copied it now I’m opening every single time.thanks
I locked my keys inside an RV a few years ago. A locksmith came out and opened the door in less than 30 seconds! Then charged me $80. This is a great instruction video! Thank you!
News flash: country's in lockdown
Me: pass the rake!
Lol
Amen to all those that resist against tyranny in any way.
@@usern4metak3ns ah yes. enforcing the laws that protect public safety = tyranny
@@picgmr1575 glad you agree.
@Cloi Coleman this isnt even a bruh moment anymore
learned to pick locks years ago. Got a new set recently but forgot how. thank you for this wonderful video
Thank you and happy picking!!
I just ordered the same exact set you have here. I am beyond excited to start my journey of becoming a locksmith. Thank you for posting this video!
I am applying for a locksmith job. I already know key cutting and rekeying locks. Your simple and straight to the point explanation of locks and how they work is very helpful. Thank you for this very valuable knowledge
thank you so much. You didn't just tell us what the tools do but you even showed us how to work with them and stuff. This was actually really helpful. Thanks.
Not to forget: if a lock is bad enough, master locks for example:
everything is a raking tool!
Because there is no point in doing anything also rake 2-15 seconds and it's open. Amazon reviews for those are a joke.
People with no clue praise the companies marketing. Pickers do everything from rating 1 star for security to rating 5 stars sarcastically.
I've been trying to get my simple plastic clear training padlock open for a year, with no success. Tried rakes, tools, hundreds of tutorials, nothing. No success.
Master locks. So bad they're good for starter lock picks... I think they should start rebranding themselves as lockpicking beginner locks.
Absolutely!
Nice roast
To be fair I only bother locking my house locks now because they prevent the disoriented methheads up the street from getting in and to make sure for that extra ten years if someone does break in. I've seen the so-called best of the best locks picked in less than ten seconds. I have no faith in any lock anymore. It's the sight of a lock that keeps most people out and to that end I don't see the point in shelling out for anything other than the cheap locks. They all seem to provide the same protection.
Also bolt cutters also work quite well to get through them
I remember opening a master lock with a shim i made in less than ten minutes (opened hundreds of locks with the same one) with the metal end of a pencil, took less than 3 seconds to open.
Thanks, I was using some of my tools completely wrong, now I'm far more effective with hooks and city rack, so thanks 😄.
Thanks 🙏
I always thought the warning of pick locks you own and not in use was for legal reasons, thanks for explaining that picks could break and ruin the lock.
Yes, it’s a very real risk
locked myself out of my place. after about half an hour of contemplating kicking the door down i decided "guess ill get some bobby pins from the corner store and try to pick the lock." i had never attempted to do it before but have been playing video games for my whole life. after about 15 minutes of struggling i i actually managed to get in. it was a strange feeling of accomplishment that gave me an itch that has led me to this vid. thanks for the tips. i dont think ill stuggle as much next time thanks to you.
*The lock picking lawyer would like to know your location*
Lol, we do chat now and again
Lockpicklawyer is the master we aspire to be.
Lock noob is the teacher we follow.
Brisbane Australia
Nice profile pic
Cookie Slime1234 who me?
Just started lockpicking today. I figured I'd take up this hobby as a non invasive and non destructive form of rescuing those in need as a EMT/FF. By far, the greatest thing in here was teaching me not to over torque the tension. I was putting heavy pressure on it. This video helped me pick my starter lock at least five times while watching! Thank you!
Got my beginner kit yesterday and got my first Master lock open today. Thanks for all the advice!
I tried many times to open a padlock and couldn't. With your explanation, I managed to open it in a few seconds with the rake. You're the best. thanks a lot man!!!!
This is probably the best detailed and explained video on UA-cam about pick locking, fantastic for new starters
I just wanted to say thank you. I just bought a starter set with the practice locks. I found the instructions a little draconian and was watching youtube videos. You inspired me to give it a go with the city (I believe you called it) rake and I had the padlock open in less then five minutes. It was such a cool feeling when it popped and your instructions were perfect. Can't wait to learn the other tools and try different types of lock.
Glad I could help, keep on practicing!
@@LockNoob Will do. And it was the perfect start to get it so quick thanks again.
Just picked my first lock thanks to this video - I might be hooked already
thanks
Awesome!
Amazing video. One note: The tension tool should almost always be placed inside of the top of the keyway, not the bottom. It'll give you more room to work. Also the city rake tool works better when rocked up and down, instead of back and forth.
OH good tip, thank you. I watch a lot of LPL and always wondered why the "top of the keyway tension" was so prevalent as it seems to me like that'd get in the way more than the bottom.
This is the tip I’ve been missing! I finally got my cut away lock open, thank you!
I instantly was able to pick my lock with this tip with no sucess without it. Thank you so so much
When I was in my 20s, I used to carry a pick set all the time. Used them for my car, any locks around the house or at work (for things I was suppose to have access to), and the house itself (I didn’t carry my house keys). However, they were made from hacksaw blades and my father eventually told me to cut out using them on the door locks as they were hard enough they were starting to wear the pins.
Bought my first lock pick set and by random I saw your methods. I've opened my padlock by using all of the picks at first try.. Thanks man!
Awesome 😎
bro you lied i tried to do it with my friends phone now it just won’t charge bro what the heck man
T-Bone Steak hahahah
It does work you just need to goon amazon or something stupid
Well he did say you shouldn't pick locks which are in use.....
maybe there is dirt inside just put it in the dish washdf
@@suzannemcconnaughey3509
I love you.
This is a really excellent video. I just bought a kit on a whim and the instructions make so little sense as they're obviously translated 'You need practice for many times' and '...you need to eject the lock tool up slowly till a little voice is heard', but this video helped get the principals across really well.
Also it's amazed me how easy it actually is to do this, I opened the practice padlock before I read any instructions, within about a minute, and assumed they'd just made it very easy. Immediately tried on a proper padlock and opened that within a minute too. Now I'm hooked.
Thanks 😊
That's why I usually don't trust padlocks that one can access from outside anymore.
When a neighbor forgets his apartment keys at office which is located at the other part of the city
(real life situation from yesterday):
Me: taking out my lp set... "Hold on, I'll unlock them for ya..."
Neighbour: "Really? Try it!...."
**click** **click** **rattle** **rattle** **click** **clunk** **door opens**
Me: "There you go!..."
Neighbour: "Oooh shit! So now I must watch out from you..."
Me: "Do you want me to lock them for ya too?"
Neighbour: "Sure!"
**click** **click** **rattle** **rattle** **click** **clunk** **door locked**
Neighbour behind doors: "Thanks! Next time when I'll get robbed, I'll tell the police which one in our house has the lockpicking skills"
Me: :/
bruh 👁️👄👁️
@@fylthl It's an easy task when you live in a country, which is packed with old soviet standard door locks. They still make them today, and everybody is using them, because they cost $2.50. Fun to watch how nobody realizes that they can be picked even with a needle.
Wait you locked him in
@@thesun4003 lol
@@thesun4003 Yes, I guess his wife took care of the rest, when she got home. They are still mentioning my stunt from time to time btw: "Bro, it was cool", "How did you do it?" etc etc. :D
I've had that same set for probably 8 years now and with the help of this video I actually just picked a 5 pin lock. It was a little frustrating at first but then it worked!
Great!!!
You really encouraging ppl to break into places
That’s like telling a boxing instructor that they are teaching people to go out and kill. It’s ok to just enjoy a lock as a puzzle and it harms no one
Not really, because there are easier and faster ways to break into someone's house.
I was gonna try my bedroom door lock good thing i went and bought a cheap lock then watched this video. Dont have the see thru lock, and didn't get the lock open before the video ended. Good vid
But you did get it open, right? Practice makes perfect
Came here after watching a hundred or so LPL videos, now can't help but hear "we'll use this wiper insert as a turning tool", "number XX is binding", and "and we have it open. Okay folks..." during appropriate times in this video. 😆
Yes, LPL has an iconic voice!
I've been wanting to try lockpicking ever since I saw some random video on youtube. Seems like a useful skill.
Well, it’s certainly a fun one!
I love how he is super delicate with the tension then says to be gentle with the rake and acts like he is trying to kill the lock and take at the same time
This turbo rial was soo good ma and my 12& 8 year old nephews managed to learn this in half hour so thanks
Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to teach us newbies I recently lost ALL my tool box keys and the boxes are locked in storage so I bought a kit to learn to pick these “ wafer” locks and you helped me understand how they work Wether or not I can pick these locks might be a different story but I have time and patience and determination
Thanks 🙏
@@LockNoob FYI
I spent about a total of 2 hrs including your tutoring and mastered the 3 practice locks that were included in the set. As you stated they’re considered easy. I then practiced on the same actual locks that I need to pick. I got that one open so now I just need some time to go to storage and pick all those tool box locks. Again thank you
@@briansanders3750 do these work on master locks as well?
@@10KGneck I honestly haven’t tried them on master locks. Probably take a little more practice but our resident pro makes EVERYTHING look easy. I’d say yes. If you already have an extra master lock then practice on that 1
@@briansanders3750 cool do you know where I can get the tool at a store location? Needing it asap so ordering it would be a hastle 😩
I would always lose my keys for the simple locks on my diaries when I was twelve or something so I just made my own lock pick to open them. I'm quite interested in trying actual lock picking though, it's interesting!
Thanks 🙏
yeah i taught myself how to lockpick with bobbypins for that exact reason
VERY good tutorial, One of the most basic and complete guides I've found.
Glad it was helpful!
the thumbnail is like any other thumbnail, but the way he explained how to lockpick and all the tools just is amazing
Deviant is a legend in the pentesting community. He does all kinds of seminars that are on UA-cam that I highly recommend to anyone interested in Cybersecurity or just physical access systems and their manipulation in general.
I was on the fence but am definitely getting me a kit! I really like your videos. You do great job at breaking things down so people can understand. Thank you sir
Thank you very much 🙏
an introduction to lock picking very nicely and smoothly explained. can be an interesting new hobby with no particular high starting cost. thanks for the encouragement
Thanks 😊
When I opened my first one I was so excited 😂
It's great isn't it!
You’re my favorite lock picking channel by far. You know and present so much more information than the lock picking lawyer guy. All his videos are just like “look how easy it was to pick this lock” after he picked it six times already so he can do it really fast but you show us yourself picking on new locks so we can learn from you learning a new lock.
Thanks I just got this set today and with this video I was able to open it twice in a few minutes (15). Thanks 👍
Thank you, I happened to order myself this set last week.
It's on that slow boat from China now. Useful stuff 👍
That would be ironic lol
"Yea, I really do think..."
What an amazing tutorial!? It just covered all the basics in 20 mins and tought me everything i need to know about locks and he even gave me inspiration to make lockpicking my hobby. Ive also subscribed to you and to lockpickinglawyer. I hooe in the future more people will find this video usefull. Cya
Thanks for watching 🙏😃👍
Mastermuaz7 This is a very enjoyable hobby. I’m away from home this weekend with one of my lock pick sets but forgot to take any of my practice locks and this video helped me feel some of the satisfaction of picking a lock open! Lock Noob gives great advice. Don’t pick a lock you depend on - I picked my front door lock and opened it but it didn’t work afterward and I thought I had ruined.it. I called my local locksmith and he said before he comes to my house to put the key in it and turn it back and that fixed it. I was too new to know that a padlock core goes back without the key but not my front door lock! My son even used his skill to open a friend’s storage shed when they lost the key.
Great video, unlocked a bike lock that we had padlocked for over a year in garage since loosing the key. bolt cutters did not work. So this was great. Took 15 mins to get it off and this video + practice lock helped a lot! :D
Just got into this hobby as turning 40 brings on a slew of weird new hobbies and interests. I appreciate this video. Very informative and gave me a bit of confidence to start picking. Thank you!
Just ordered a lock picking set after being interested in trying out lock picking for a while, this tutorial helped me out a lot!
Awesome!
@@LockNoob hey i got a quick question, when i check the pins for whether or not they’re binding they’re all springy (im using the see through plastic lock) do i need to add more tension or something?
Amazing tutorial, thank you! Unfortunately, buying lockpick sets is a criminal offence in my country (even for a hobby), but I had a lot of fun watching you work these tools nonetheless. At least I have some theoretical knowledge now :)
Where do you live? These tools can be made with paper clips and hairpins.
in the uk its completely legal to own a set, but like a knife it us completely illegal to take outside
Yeah, where do you live?
@@thecosmicfinch8146 you can't kill someone with a lock pick set and neither is there a British epidemic of young people killing each other with lock pick sets..
@@JP-iz9cz i may have worded that awkwardly, you can own a knife but cannot posses it in public without reason, same with lock picks, you can own them but without proper reasoning you will be prosecuted for possession of a lock pick, yes you cant kill people with a lock pick but it prevents certain crimes, same as why you cannot carry a knife over 6 inch in public without reason
As a lock noob, I found this video super helpful!
Love the channel!
Thanks 🙏
Ok I've been dabbing in this since I was a little kid time to get serious and figure this out fully and learn fully thank God for the internet and thank you locknoob, bosnianbill and LPL
Thanks!
Wow… 😮 after watching this I feel almost superpowered. I can open every lock in my house with using the key or damaging the lock. I can only imagine that for someone more experienced it might be a matter of 5 seconds even with a lock he sees for the first time! 🤯 mindblowing
Thank you for telling me to not pick important locks! I was thinking that I could just pick the lock to my house.
I just got this kit and 4 padlocks and my front door pick in half an hour, i must be a natural............. theft nooooo. cheers from OZ.
Be careful not to pick locks in use, you wouldn’t want to damage them or break a pick in them
@@LockNoob Yep being a mechanic i have fixed and broken a fare few things cheers.
I've had a history of being locked out of my own home and recently it happened again. This is how i stumbled on to this video. I didn't want my wife and I locked out of our home with our pets inside. It was crazy how much lock smith was charging to come out to help us get into our home.
Figured i would look more into lockpicking and after this, maybe get good at it and make a side business out of it (and not charge people 400+dollars either). Thank you for this, maybe I'll get as good at lockpicking as the fictional master of unlock (Jill Valentine for Resident Evil fans out there). Seems kind of fun hobby to pick up.
I got a question though; how do you know when a lockpick will break? Is there any kind of damage to the lock and is it possible to get it out? I ask this because one day i will need to unlock my house if i forget the keys again.
I'd like to know if you ever followed up lol & have you recouped your losses if so?
Lock Noob has an entire video on why you shouldn’t pick some locks, including the ones in use on your own home.
Picks eventually fail due to metal fatigue, and it tends to be sudden. You can try getting the tip out with an extractor, but if it doesn’t cooperate, you may end up having to call a locksmith or drill out the core. See above.
I love to see the situation where you leave your house without your keys, but remeber to take your lockpicks with you "in case you get locked out".
Just a thought, put a spare key in your lockpick set and save yourself hours of misery 😂😂😂
Great introduction! I have an acquaintance who expressed an interest in picking, the last time I saw her; next time I see her I'll recommend your video as a starting point. Thanks for making & posting it! 😊
Thank you 😊
I just got my first lock pick set today and you helped me pick my first lock! Thank you, sir! I'm definitely subscribing and looking forward to more info!
Bought myself a very similar kit this week, couldn’t make sense of the little instruction book. Few minutes of watching this video and I was opening it with ease. Brilliant video !
I learnt in a night with paper clips, can’t wait to get one of these bad boys..
Cool!
Ah, a fellow paper clip lock picker (I understand the locks but I am more of an amateur than anything). I am also hoping to try lock picking with actual tools soon!
Very informative! I actually have that lock pick kit off of Amazon and had no clue what most of it was so I got very good at picking one cylinder at a time. I didn’t know it could be that easy with the others. Lol
Excellent video for actual lock noobs :D
Thanks 🙏
I have this exact set and just picked my first ever lock watching this. Thank you for the guidance!
What is the lockpick set called i keep getting locked out of my house :(
Was immediately able to get this lock open every time with this tutorial, thank you!
I just bought one of these practice kits on a whim. Bored out of my mind being unemployed and on lockdown. Figured I had some time to kill. Your video explained quite a bit and I appreciate the fact that you didn't assume any prior knowledge from your viewers.
Thank you! Subbed to show my appreciation.
Thank you !
I like how he linked LPL’s channel in the desc
Did I?! I forget 😆
I love lockpicking now, just ordered a lockpicking set!
Awesome 👏
Same
I’ve also ordered a set... I’ve yet to pick a lock but I’m having fun!!
I watched a few videos and had a small theoretical understanding.
So I bought a practise lock picking set, similar to what you have here.
I was able to open the lock with half a minute but then realised I was lucky.
The real secret seems to be in sensing and understanding which parts of the lock are binding as you are trying to pick it.
Exactly!
This is an outstanding video. I was literally able to pick my first padlock in under 10 seconds. Cool hobby.
This video is great! I have my first picks coming soon and am excited to get started. It looks like a lot of fun.
Thanks, it is!
"It's really rewarding" 🤣
I got a lock pick set and picked my first lock within about 10 seconds, I've now been trying for over an hour and can't do it again 😂
Locks can be like that. You WILL get it again, just keep practicing!
Novice picker here!!! Got my very similar set today! This video was very helpful. Thanks for the tips!
Thanks 🙏
For some reason, I had the sudden urge to watch a video on lock picking while in bed. I don't have tools, I've never been interested, but I watched the whole thing. I think I'm interested now, thank you. I'll definitely need to watch it again when I get a set...