Growing up my school had tons of those types of locks all over the place, I'm glad youtube wasn't around back in the 70's or I'd be in reform school Bill!
Drum Roll . . . ~ Oh look, it opened! : } Could never run out of videos, show (others') Efforts, Techniques, Errors, that's what plays in my head - i must practice more!
Hey, what timing! Justin found one really old i giess 6 lever padlock. Can't really open it, can you link the video of the cutaway example, can't seem to find it, thanks!
Awesome video my friend been working on those old school locks for some time and have just about come up with a pick and a way to pick them tricky buggers will be passing it on to Andy Mac to do the vid the god of the levers 🤣😂
Sam, thanks for watching! I had to stop challenge locks almost a year ago and posted my reasons on FB, YT, Twitter, etc. In case you missed it I'll paste it below: ------------------------------------------------------------ The "Challenge Lock" series has come to an end. Not only am I out of the "Whipped" PacLocks, but there were many other things that I took into consideration. 1. Cost. Every day I was receiving between 5-10 locks from around the world. I had to return most of them to the owner, which was a SIGNIFICANT expense - always more than $500/month but sometimes approaching $1000. What little I receive in viewer support was quickly consumed in return postage. I was spending several hundred dollars of my own money every month just to return locks. 2. Quality. Some locks were well designed and contained some unique innovations, but they were few and far between. Most "challenge locks" were threaded chambers with serrated pins built on old,beaten up Kwikset cores. The number of trap pins and super springs has continued to increase as copycats realized this might be a way to get a "Whipped" PacLock - meaning I was breaking and bending more expensive picks. I found this very discouraging. 3. Time. Unpacking, picking, disassembling, repacking, answering emails, etc. Each challenge lock took a lot of time to figure out and then return - even if I did not make a video of it. I was spending most of my time setting up and videoing locks that turned out to be copycats of other people's ideas - meaning I could not post the video for fear of viewers saying "WHAT? Another Kwikset with threaded chambers?" 4. Viewer Interest. My goal with LockLab was to remain "New Picker Friendly" and attract new members to LockSport, but LockLab was quickly becoming the "Challenge Lock Channel", interesting to only a limited number of people with advanced skills. Every time I posted a challenge lock video people complained and unsubscribed to the channel. New pickers were overwhelmed by the complexity of challenge locks and became discouraged. My analytics were very clear on this: If I want to lose subscribers all I needed to do was post a challenge lock video. 5. Channel growth. The LockLab's growth was stagnating and I needed to change something before it was too late. Since I stopped doing challenge locks the number of subscribers has increased, the number of comments increased, "likes" went up, and the channel has grown. So, yes. I stopped making challenge lock videos. It was not an easy decision but I could not afford to continue doing it for all of these reasons. The money saved from NOT returning challenge locks I am now spending on locks - and have been doing so for the past month or two. I cannot tell you how refreshing it is to return to picking real-world locks in a wide variety. It is good for me (mentally), as well as good for LockLab. bill
Hi bill, In response to your reasons for not showing challenge locks I am new to lock picking and love it all, not very good mind but have brilliant ideas for a challenge lock not copied or permanent traps. If I ever got around to making one would you consider picking it I would not expect it returned? Regards Sam
Hello, I bought a lock at a garage sale. No key though. After cleaning I can see it is Eight Lever, called Mammoth. On the top where you were tapping is more lettering. ___ock Terryville Conn. USA. It looks very old and is heavy. Is a 8 lever worth more than a 6 lever?
I have an Ironsides 6 Lever lock I've had since I was a kid--I'm pushing 70 now. I managed to lose the key along the way. Do you know if it is possible to get or make a key for it? Thanks!
The old finish is "patina-ed away"...LOL... I can see it now, guy looking at a used car for $8000: "But it's got cancer! The quarter panels are completely rusted away!" "No, no, that's not rust... It's road salt patina!"
Growing up my school had tons of those types of locks all over the place, I'm glad youtube wasn't around back in the 70's or I'd be in reform school Bill!
The perfect accessory for your stage coach, Bill!
Just wanted to let you know that two friends have now gotten into lock stuff because of your videos, and one is a subscriber.
This was the most common type of padlock when I was a kid - and yes, I've been pinched by one. It didn't quite draw blood but it had a good try.
I bet you can open almost any lock with a big enough hammer.
Yes, but not every lock opens non-destructively with a hammer.
@@hanelyp1 it was a joke, friend.
Thank you!!! I am going to try this on my Ironclad Six Levers today and hope it works.
Happy retirement man you rock ^.^ still trying to unlock my 6 lever padlock without an hammer XD
This helped me out very much thanks
Drum Roll . . . ~ Oh look, it opened! : }
Could never run out of videos, show (others') Efforts, Techniques, Errors, that's what plays in my head - i must practice more!
Really cool to see that actually works. I thought you hit both sides of ML at same time to pop them but I may be wrong. Thanks for education
Impact lock picking! Fun with a .50BMG too!
Great job Mr.Bill
Come on come on & Rap it up. LOL!!! Nicely done Bill, that's been used for many years now.
Cooks trick! Thanks again Bosnian Bill!
Good stuff Bill, appreciate you sharing!
Wow, they sure do open easy.
Ladies and gentlemen, that's a rap!
Well played :)
Percussive picking.
Great info. Thanks
Hey, what timing! Justin found one really old i giess 6 lever padlock. Can't really open it, can you link the video of the cutaway example, can't seem to find it, thanks!
Hey Bill I absolutely love the intro!
I didn't know that you could *bump* lever locks.
Watch out Bill...
.... Some locks bite back!
Awesome video my friend been working on those old school locks for some time and have just about come up with a pick and a way to pick them tricky buggers will be passing it on to Andy Mac to do the vid the god of the levers 🤣😂
Great Video..
Getting pinched by the shackle on one of these is the lockpicking equivalent of hammer bite lol
Bill you can do this on most ols english locks but house brick works better than hammer mate
Hi bill love your show but haven't seen a challenge lock for maybe last 30 odd videos? Where are they have they given up or have you?
Sam, thanks for watching! I had to stop challenge locks almost a year ago and posted my reasons on FB, YT, Twitter, etc. In case you missed it I'll paste it below:
------------------------------------------------------------
The "Challenge Lock" series has come to an end. Not only am I out of the "Whipped" PacLocks, but there were many other things that I took into consideration.
1. Cost. Every day I was receiving between 5-10 locks from around the world. I had to return most of them to the owner, which was a SIGNIFICANT expense - always more than $500/month but sometimes approaching $1000. What little I receive in viewer support was quickly consumed in return postage. I was spending several hundred dollars of my own money every month just to return locks.
2. Quality. Some locks were well designed and contained some unique innovations, but they were few and far between. Most "challenge locks" were threaded chambers with serrated pins built on old,beaten up Kwikset cores. The number of trap pins and super springs has continued to increase as copycats realized this might be a way to get a "Whipped" PacLock - meaning I was breaking and bending more expensive picks. I found this very discouraging.
3. Time. Unpacking, picking, disassembling, repacking, answering emails, etc. Each challenge lock took a lot of time to figure out and then return - even if I did not make a video of it. I was spending most of my time setting up and videoing locks that turned out to be copycats of other people's ideas - meaning I could not post the video for fear of viewers saying "WHAT? Another Kwikset with threaded chambers?"
4. Viewer Interest. My goal with LockLab was to remain "New Picker Friendly" and attract new members to LockSport, but LockLab was quickly becoming the "Challenge Lock Channel", interesting to only a limited number of people with advanced skills. Every time I posted a challenge lock video people complained and unsubscribed to the channel. New pickers were overwhelmed by the complexity of challenge locks and became discouraged. My analytics were very clear on this: If I want to lose subscribers all I needed to do was post a challenge lock video.
5. Channel growth. The LockLab's growth was stagnating and I needed to change something before it was too late. Since I stopped doing challenge locks the number of subscribers has increased, the number of comments increased, "likes" went up, and the channel has grown.
So, yes. I stopped making challenge lock videos. It was not an easy decision but I could not afford to continue doing it for all of these reasons. The money saved from NOT returning challenge locks I am now spending on locks - and have been doing so for the past month or two. I cannot tell you how refreshing it is to return to picking real-world locks in a wide variety. It is good for me (mentally), as well as good for LockLab.
bill
Hi bill, In response to your reasons for not showing challenge locks I am new to lock picking and love it all, not very good mind but have brilliant ideas for a challenge lock not copied or permanent traps. If I ever got around to making one would you consider picking it I would not expect it returned?
Regards
Sam
@@samlucas9953 Thanks Sam, but I'd rather not fall into that viscous time suck again.
Houdini described some manacles that would open with a rap.
I like that little hammer
Hello, I bought a lock at a garage sale. No key though. After cleaning I can see it is Eight Lever, called Mammoth. On the top where you were tapping is more lettering. ___ock Terryville Conn. USA. It looks very old and is heavy. Is a 8 lever worth more than a 6 lever?
I have an Ironsides 6 Lever lock I've had since I was a kid--I'm pushing 70 now. I managed to lose the key along the way. Do you know if it is possible to get or make a key for it? Thanks!
Nice intro 🥰
You don't have to pull the shackle because of that strong spring ?
Spring seems to be pushing the shackle out instead of in unless it changes its bias depending on position of the shackle
That's cool
I would still like to see one picked.
That's a pretty large key to be putting on a keychain.
I bet the manufacturer of that lock didn't think of that technique.
two of 'em.... you lucky geazer..
You seem to be at least a week behind on the lock lab drawings. Are you not doing them anymore?
Craftsman!!
Just as secure as a Master lock.
Do some lever safe locks 👍
"Bosnian Bill" is now known as "DJ Doc Fat Shady Slim Li'l Pickmaster D" the rap star.
Nice job trying that out. Rapping works well but I hate rap music. Lol
You & me both bro.
the hammer is mightier than the lock
cant beet those old locks.... oh wait I guess you can
Next video idea how to brake into a bank and steal millions
😎
and people think privacy is a thing.
The old finish is "patina-ed away"...LOL... I can see it now, guy looking at a used car for $8000: "But it's got cancer! The quarter panels are completely rusted away!"
"No, no, that's not rust... It's road salt patina!"