yo bro, i just wanna say. i know someone like LPL is great at picking. but you're the real deal bro. pick locks, make keys, reviews, you're literally the locksport hot shot my friend. keep up the good work
This is indead a lock from the Netherlands (as you said). Its a Lips S4100A. I do have a catalog from the 50's where this lock is displayed, if you wish i can send you a scan of the page. Lips made many lever locks, mostly for doors. They also made masterkeyed mortise locks with two keyholes. Most of the old public buildings (schools, offices, government, jails..) where fitted with them, until the 70's. These locks where most of the time unbreakable, in my hometown the old city hall does still have them since the 40's!
'unbreakable' ...I hope that's not a challenge. I would hate to see any of those historic objects get destroyed. You should keep a lookout for when those doors get replaced, to see if you can rescue that history from the furnace.
This kind of analytic approach, using simple tools any locksporter should have at home, to produce results is what sets your channel apart. Very enjoyable.
I can see why this lock would be a favourite in your collection, it is stunning and ticks all the boxes, unusual, interesting, work history and beautifulness. Very glad you were able to get a key to impression the lock. Nothing beats the satisfaction of impressioning a key to bring a lock back to full original function. Thanks for sharing, cheers
Beautiful brass lock, and you made a beautiful key to go along with it, nicely done. I've watched AndyMac impression lever locks before, but seeing you using this approach is very enlightening, you never know too much, thanks!
I know this pain and satisfaction, and then some! I did this for my bedroom door as a 10yo and it’s what got me into locks in general because I had no idea how I’d managed it given I had zero knowledge of lock internals at the time. I did mine with sandpaper, lots and lots of sandpaper over several days of trial and error. The things a 10yo boy will do for “privacy”.
How would your parents get in if there was a fire in your room, or worse, if your room was the only way to escape from a fire. Parents should maybe remove old locks altogether if they don't have the keys to them just in case that happens.
The old old OLD technique for warded locks and where to file was to soot blacken the key with candle flame. Reckon you could have used that to see where to file the master key after your genius idea of lifting the levers with the operator key
I haven't found another locksport channel that gives this quality of videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I think it's time to officially change your name, you are definitely not a "noob" anymore!
Random idea, what if you were to cover the key with carbon before you impression it? So it leaves a mark on the carbon instead of the key? Like hold it over a dirty candle you know?
Ah, so the 'master' key for this lock isn't a lockout key to disable use of the other key, it's a key that fits the master bitting of more than one lock with this system. Interesting. I had no idea. I had assumed that the second 'master' key was a lockout key or a dual custody where you needed both keys to open the lock. Have you come across the type of padlock yet that has the lockout facility that uses the same keyhole as the working key, only that the lockout key which disables the use of the working key is actually shorter and doesn't actually open the lock, it just turns that half of a mastered cylinder. I used one at work once and thought it was very weird at the time why I needed two keys to open it. Lol (edit: Oh yeah, I'm referring to a pin-tumbler lock, not a lever lock)
Great work, Ash! I wish lever locks were more available in my area. I'm not sure I'd be any good with them, but I'd like to give it a go. Is this a tried and true method, or is this something you created ad hoc?
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If you buy an antique or vintage lock, it might be you need to make a key for it. I hope this video is entertaining, but also helpful! 😃🔐
yo bro, i just wanna say. i know someone like LPL is great at picking. but you're the real deal bro. pick locks, make keys, reviews, you're literally the locksport hot shot my friend. keep up the good work
This is indead a lock from the Netherlands (as you said). Its a Lips S4100A. I do have a catalog from the 50's where this lock is displayed, if you wish i can send you a scan of the page.
Lips made many lever locks, mostly for doors. They also made masterkeyed mortise locks with two keyholes. Most of the old public buildings (schools, offices, government, jails..) where fitted with them, until the 70's. These locks where most of the time unbreakable, in my hometown the old city hall does still have them since the 40's!
Please do send a scan! Locknoobcontact@gmail.com 😀😀😀
@@LockNoob You've got mail!
'unbreakable' ...I hope that's not a challenge. I would hate to see any of those historic objects get destroyed. You should keep a lookout for when those doors get replaced, to see if you can rescue that history from the furnace.
This kind of analytic approach, using simple tools any locksporter should have at home, to produce results is what sets your channel apart. Very enjoyable.
I can see why this lock would be a favourite in your collection, it is stunning and ticks all the boxes, unusual, interesting, work history and beautifulness. Very glad you were able to get a key to impression the lock. Nothing beats the satisfaction of impressioning a key to bring a lock back to full original function. Thanks for sharing, cheers
Love to see the vintage locks, the older the better (to a point)!
Beautiful brass lock, and you made a beautiful key to go along with it, nicely done. I've watched AndyMac impression lever locks before, but seeing you using this approach is very enlightening, you never know too much, thanks!
I know this pain and satisfaction, and then some! I did this for my bedroom door as a 10yo and it’s what got me into locks in general because I had no idea how I’d managed it given I had zero knowledge of lock internals at the time. I did mine with sandpaper, lots and lots of sandpaper over several days of trial and error.
The things a 10yo boy will do for “privacy”.
How would your parents get in if there was a fire in your room, or worse, if your room was the only way to escape from a fire. Parents should maybe remove old locks altogether if they don't have the keys to them just in case that happens.
Fantastic work and beautiful lock
Stunning lock!!! Awesome job on the Master Key!!😃
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Keep doing what you doing you lawyer and bill got me to love everything about the hobby keep the great work going
The old old OLD technique for warded locks and where to file was to soot blacken the key with candle flame. Reckon you could have used that to see where to file the master key after your genius idea of lifting the levers with the operator key
I haven't found another locksport channel that gives this quality of videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I think it's time to officially change your name, you are definitely not a "noob" anymore!
Great job Ash mate loved watching you make the key very nice lock 👍👊🇬🇧😊😎
I also like locks that require 2 keys at the same time, ensuring 2 different key holders both need to agree to open it.
Great video and a nice methodical approach. I think I would have used a felt tip pen, or engineers blue, on the key to see where to file.
What a great video. Enjoyed that
Great presentation by you
Very Awesome Lock!!!
Thanks! 👍
Now that was a morning lockout I mean workout. It was rather interesting. Thanks
Nice work.
Random idea, what if you were to cover the key with carbon before you impression it? So it leaves a mark on the carbon instead of the key?
Like hold it over a dirty candle you know?
I actually used a black marker. It works well, but not if the key is week. I need some nice brass blanks 🗝️🗝️🗝️
@@LockNoob thanks!!!
Well done Mr. Ash
Pretty cool. Well done.
With the open sides, can you insert something in the side to lift the levers?
Very nice.
Thank you! Cheers Nigel!
very cool lock!
Cool!!! I have an adlake I’m trying to figure out right now, might just end up sending it to you when I have the money.
Ah, so the 'master' key for this lock isn't a lockout key to disable use of the other key, it's a key that fits the master bitting of more than one lock with this system. Interesting. I had no idea. I had assumed that the second 'master' key was a lockout key or a dual custody where you needed both keys to open the lock. Have you come across the type of padlock yet that has the lockout facility that uses the same keyhole as the working key, only that the lockout key which disables the use of the working key is actually shorter and doesn't actually open the lock, it just turns that half of a mastered cylinder. I used one at work once and thought it was very weird at the time why I needed two keys to open it. Lol (edit: Oh yeah, I'm referring to a pin-tumbler lock, not a lever lock)
Yes. I have a Chinese diamond brand padlock that has a dual custody keyway, as well as lots of safety deposit box locks 🔐
Cool!!!
very cool
niiice job.. well done
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Great work, Ash! I wish lever locks were more available in my area. I'm not sure I'd be any good with them, but I'd like to give it a go. Is this a tried and true method, or is this something you created ad hoc?
I actually don’t know tbh. I just came up with that solution for this lock. I VERY much doubt I’m the first though
Stick carbon paper on key to get impression
I seen one of these locks on ebay the other day , it sold for over £400 and it had not keys with it , Did you buy it ?
I did €20…
Oh and no not the £400 one!!!
@@LockNoob I will buy it off you for £100 lol , I don't have a dual custody lever lock in my collection yet