_BosnianBill_ is extremely entertaining *and* informative. Him and other channels like his sparked up my love of the hobby again after 10+ years. At least we still have the thousands of videos he's created.
Late but adding my "Thanks and Godspeed" to BosnianBill here. He reignited my interest in locksport with his being so unashamedly real and down to earth people. I totally understand his reason for retiring which only reinforces my admiration for him. And having just found this channel, you've earned a sub with me- lots of binge-watching ahead which I'm looking forward to.
I was hoping you would do this. I wanted to do it myself but you always do such a fine job. BosnianBill was the original reason I started my locksport journey and why I learned so much. He always cared about his supporters and shared an immense amount of information with us. I completely understand why he is retiring from YT. It's a LOT of work especially when you make such awesome videos like he did. I wish him all the very best. I will do my best to continue and share what I learned from him. Those are big shoes to fill but I hope to posses the skills he has some day. I'd like to share a couple of very important things he taught me, "ALWAYS USE A SHIM", and "IF WHAT YOUR DOING ISN'T WORKING, TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT". Thank you Bill and thank you HelpfulLockPicker for sharing this.
Thank you for sharing. I agree a lot of work goes into each video and as long as it's a fun hobby that's okay. It has been fun watching your channel grow over time
Awesome tribute to Bill HLP. His videos will be missed for sure but at least we all got to know him through YT while inspiring so many people like myself. Thanks again and take care my friend.
Thank you guys for all the videos you've done. I turned to you guys in my early locksmithing days and you were a huge help. Thank you Helpfullockpicker, lockpickinglawyer, and of course, BosnianBill.
Its sad to see such a great channel go but as you say there is some things that just comes first, i AM also quite a bit off making videos but I AM happy to see that My channel is getting close to the 1000 subs, and I cant wait to make this years Christmas series :)
A great philosophy for Locksport. I know that I have been caught up in the mindset of having to keep making videos to keep up with other Locksports and having my family or health suffer. If it stops being fun and enjoyable you need to re-evaluate your hobby. Thanks for this inspiring video and setting priorities in life.👍🦊
Great tribute and appreciation video to Bill. He's impacted so many people and it's such a shame the way he's had to bow out but very much understandable. We will miss all the new content Bill would have made but can use all his uploaded videos to reflect on. Thank you HLP for your work in the Lock Sport community. Take care of that wonderful family of yours and looking forward to your next video.
Congratulations on the birth of the son This is news to me very big congratulations and I hope that everything goes well with the house renovations for you. I also understand why you hadn't got back with me if you really wanted one of those challenge locks or not that I've been making. You definitely got a lot going on sir and with school, your videos helped me out and I look forward to any updating of your home school lock picking videos. I have to admit the whole challenge lock is what caught my attention when Bosnian Bill was doing those and just seeing all the different type of pins and locks that people were making had me curious. I think that's what kind of planted the first seed on me making challenge locks. There have been a lot of people in the community that has inspired me as well as gave me inspiration and helped me along the way. You sir one of them and they are many more. It's a great video I look forward to you next one
Thank you for the kind words and I am sorry I haven't gotten back to you. I would be interested in checking it out at some point I just can't guarantee a quick turnaround.
@@HelpfulLockPicker no worries sir, it's not a stick up nor bank heist, like I always say. I understand everybody has their lives going on. I'm making plenty of pins as well as a try at triple PIP. No brother, you got your hands full and My best to you 👍👍🤘
Well said man, I've a 18 month at home who takes up all of my time. Any spare time I had before his arrival for picking and making videos is as good as gone... and I wouldn't have it any other way! Family absolutely comes first, you only get to experience these early years once! Congratulations on becoming a father and I hope you get to welcome your son home soon ❤
Family comes first, man. This goes to both you and Bill. I've got friends and family who've had preemies that young, and knowing what you do for a living, I've got to say, if anyone is qualified to take on that challenge, you are. Thank you for putting out honestly great content, and I really do wish you and yours the best.
@@HelpfulLockPicker It's fair to say you have been supporting us(The locksport community) so thank you as well. This is a very supportive community! One of the best.
Thanks for setting a good example for the rest of us, HLP, as always. And thanks for the nice tribute to Bosnian Bill. Hope you and your family are doing well.
Hope you and your family are okay. Bosnian Bill got me hooked, I need to thank him for the addiction and costing me thousands for the hobby haha! He has brought so many people together in a great community. :)
Thank you for the kind words. My goal is to continue making videos. I just probably won't be more active till December. I am trying to get stuff squared away at home
I enjoy your videos, so I am subscribed 👍 I cut keys for the people in the park that I live in, and replace and rekey locks. Haven't picked any locks here yet, but you never know.. Thanks for showing how...
While Bill will be missed we can be thankful that other pickers are stepping up to post interesting and entertaining vids. Hope you can find a balance between your family and RUclips. Looking forward to more content on this channel, even if the volume goes down.
Wish the Best for your Family. After all the Videos Put out By You, Bosnian, LPL, Locknoob, and the Many other Talented Craftsman out there. Seems most in Locks and Picking has been covered by now. On May 26th 2013, I mentioned on Lockpicking101, it would be nice if a Company like Lishi made a Tool to Decode Master Padlocks as they can't be dissembled, and Also a Lishi to pick the Schlage and Kwikset, was told if it could be done, someone would have already done it by now. Or it not likey even work, then in 2019(6 years later), Lishi came out with their first Pin Tumbler 2 in 1 Picks, by Strange Coincidence, they Introduced the Schlage, Kwikset, and Master Pick/Decoders. I am the last to say everything has been thought of. Curious what the Future will bring in Locks, Tools, and Bypassing. In "Back to the Future 4", they may show LPL saying "In my Video 27,644 I show how to open the Unpickable Retinal Lock". Will miss Bosnian, Bet if something Interesting came out, am sure(hope) he would Chime in. Stratmando
No say it's not so I've got so much more i need to learn from him. ... actually he's got more to teach and I won't look like a quitter ... he was one of the first guys I ever watched on RUclips him and LPL well Bill if you see this I wish you well... and your internet lock picking locksmith RUclips Legend... HLP thank you for putting this out there it wasn't for your post I would have never known he retired matter fact I'm going to shoot you an email I have a metallurgy question maybe you can help me out I thought I had your email maybe I don't
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_BosnianBill_ is extremely entertaining *and* informative. Him and other channels like his sparked up my love of the hobby again after 10+ years. At least we still have the thousands of videos he's created.
I agree, its great that his content will remain and will continue to help inspire others
Late but adding my "Thanks and Godspeed" to BosnianBill here. He reignited my interest in locksport with his being so unashamedly real and down to earth people. I totally understand his reason for retiring which only reinforces my admiration for him.
And having just found this channel, you've earned a sub with me- lots of binge-watching ahead which I'm looking forward to.
Thank you for supporting us both
I was hoping you would do this. I wanted to do it myself but you always do such a fine job. BosnianBill was the original reason I started my locksport journey and why I learned so much. He always cared about his supporters and shared an immense amount of information with us. I completely understand why he is retiring from YT. It's a LOT of work especially when you make such awesome videos like he did. I wish him all the very best. I will do my best to continue and share what I learned from him. Those are big shoes to fill but I hope to posses the skills he has some day. I'd like to share a couple of very important things he taught me, "ALWAYS USE A SHIM", and "IF WHAT YOUR DOING ISN'T WORKING, TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT". Thank you Bill and thank you HelpfulLockPicker for sharing this.
Thank you for sharing. I agree a lot of work goes into each video and as long as it's a fun hobby that's okay. It has been fun watching your channel grow over time
Congratulations to you both. Best wishes for little man and ta for the great videos
Awesome tribute to Bill HLP. His videos will be missed for sure but at least we all got to know him through YT while inspiring so many people like myself. Thanks again and take care my friend.
Thank you for the kind words and support. I'm not sure why your comment went to the spam folder but I fixed that :-)
Thank you guys for all the videos you've done. I turned to you guys in my early locksmithing days and you were a huge help. Thank you Helpfullockpicker, lockpickinglawyer, and of course, BosnianBill.
I am glad that the videos are helpful and I hope we continue to have great content makers for our hobby for years to come
Thank for you for all your wonderful instructions you made it a awesome Hobby
Thank you for the kind words
Like you said, family first. And congratulations on the new little one.
Thank you for the kind words
Your doing a great job mate hang into there you and Bosnian bill and lpl and others have helped me threw this recent lockdown in Australia.
Thank you for the kind words
It sounds like you have your priorities right. Looking forward to eventually seeing the little guy.
Thank you for the kind words. Maybe be will make a guest appearance someday
Wow...
what a drag. But,you have to do what you have to do. An excellent teacher.
You'll be missed.
Thanks to our host here for this notice.
Thank you for showing your support
Its sad to see such a great channel go but as you say there is some things that just comes first, i AM also quite a bit off making videos but I AM happy to see that My channel is getting close to the 1000 subs, and I cant wait to make this years Christmas series :)
👍👏👏👏
I look forward to your Christmas special as well. You will get to 1,000 subs
@@HelpfulLockPicker i also look forward to it :)
Thank you BosnianBill for all your informative videos. You will be missed.
Thank you for sharing your support :-)
A great philosophy for Locksport. I know that I have been caught up in the mindset of having to keep making videos to keep up with other Locksports and having my family or health suffer. If it stops being fun and enjoyable you need to re-evaluate your hobby. Thanks for this inspiring video and setting priorities in life.👍🦊
Thank you for the kind words and continued support 😀
I understand and wish him all the best but he will be missed. I loved his style and the way he taught. All the best. Peace.
Thank you for showing your support :-)
Great tribute and appreciation video to Bill. He's impacted so many people and it's such a shame the way he's had to bow out but very much understandable.
We will miss all the new content Bill would have made but can use all his uploaded videos to reflect on.
Thank you HLP for your work in the Lock Sport community. Take care of that wonderful family of yours and looking forward to your next video.
Thank you for the kind words.
Congratulations on the birth of the son This is news to me very big congratulations and I hope that everything goes well with the house renovations for you. I also understand why you hadn't got back with me if you really wanted one of those challenge locks or not that I've been making. You definitely got a lot going on sir and with school, your videos helped me out and I look forward to any updating of your home school lock picking videos. I have to admit the whole challenge lock is what caught my attention when Bosnian Bill was doing those and just seeing all the different type of pins and locks that people were making had me curious. I think that's what kind of planted the first seed on me making challenge locks. There have been a lot of people in the community that has inspired me as well as gave me inspiration and helped me along the way. You sir one of them and they are many more. It's a great video I look forward to you next one
Thank you for the kind words and I am sorry I haven't gotten back to you. I would be interested in checking it out at some point I just can't guarantee a quick turnaround.
@@HelpfulLockPicker no worries sir, it's not a stick up nor bank heist, like I always say. I understand everybody has their lives going on. I'm making plenty of pins as well as a try at triple PIP. No brother, you got your hands full and My best to you 👍👍🤘
Well said man, I've a 18 month at home who takes up all of my time. Any spare time I had before his arrival for picking and making videos is as good as gone... and I wouldn't have it any other way! Family absolutely comes first, you only get to experience these early years once! Congratulations on becoming a father and I hope you get to welcome your son home soon ❤
He is my second son my other son is 2. Between both it is hard to find time for anything
Family comes first, man. This goes to both you and Bill. I've got friends and family who've had preemies that young, and knowing what you do for a living, I've got to say, if anyone is qualified to take on that challenge, you are. Thank you for putting out honestly great content, and I really do wish you and yours the best.
Thank you for the kind words. It isn't easy but we will all figure it out in the end
Good luck to BB and to you Helpful Lockpicker!
Thank you for your support
@@HelpfulLockPicker It's fair to say you have been supporting us(The locksport community) so thank you as well. This is a very supportive community! One of the best.
A great reminder about keeping our priorities, especially as makers. And well done to BB-I think we'll all keep referencing them too!
Thank you for your kind words and support 😀
Thanks for setting a good example for the rest of us, HLP, as always. And thanks for the nice tribute to Bosnian Bill. Hope you and your family are doing well.
Thank you for the kind words. I will keep trying to keep a balance as well.
Hope you and your family are okay. Bosnian Bill got me hooked, I need to thank him for the addiction and costing me thousands for the hobby haha! He has brought so many people together in a great community. :)
Thank you for the kind words. My goal is to continue making videos. I just probably won't be more active till December. I am trying to get stuff squared away at home
I enjoy your videos, so I am subscribed 👍 I cut keys for the people in the park that I live in, and replace and rekey locks. Haven't picked any locks here yet, but you never know..
Thanks for showing how...
Thank you for the kind words
family should come first! great video!
Thank you for the kind words
Hey HLP, I hope things go well for you and your family! You're impact is by no means far behind that of Bill's!
Thank you for the kind words. My goal is to not stress and just take make videos as I can
While Bill will be missed we can be thankful that other pickers are stepping up to post interesting and entertaining vids. Hope you can find a balance between your family and RUclips. Looking forward to more content on this channel, even if the volume goes down.
Do something about Bump Locks on Dead Bolt Locks....
Thank you for the kind words
Congrats and I hope your kid gets well soon!
Thank you for the kind words
Great Tribute to Bill!!
🐾🐈⬛🐈🐾🇺🇸👏👏👏👏
Thanks Chris!
Damn I was hoping Bill would make it to video 2000 or at least 1900 but hey he got me into the sport so I will always respect him.
Thank you for sharing
Wish the Best for your Family.
After all the Videos Put out By You, Bosnian, LPL, Locknoob, and the Many other Talented Craftsman out there. Seems most in Locks and Picking has been covered by now. On May 26th 2013, I mentioned on Lockpicking101, it would be nice if a Company like Lishi made a Tool to Decode Master Padlocks as they can't be dissembled, and Also a Lishi to pick the Schlage and Kwikset, was told if it could be done, someone would have already done it by now. Or it not likey even work, then in 2019(6 years later), Lishi came out with their first Pin Tumbler 2 in 1 Picks, by Strange Coincidence, they Introduced the Schlage, Kwikset, and Master Pick/Decoders. I am the last to say everything has been thought of. Curious what the Future will bring in Locks, Tools, and Bypassing.
In "Back to the Future 4", they may show LPL saying "In my Video 27,644 I show how to open the Unpickable Retinal Lock".
Will miss Bosnian, Bet if something Interesting came out, am sure(hope) he would Chime in.
Stratmando
Thank you for sharing
Where would one go to get a pick like the one in the video? Did you make it yourself? If so can you recommend some beginner tools?
The pick I use in my video was made by Jason Carlson. There are people who make and sell fancy picks if you wanted to buy one
Viva la Familia!
Thank you for the kind words
RIP BosnianBill
Thanks for sharing
We don't need no stinking key.😂 Thanks Bill.
Thank you for checking it out.
Hello my friend, I want to ask you some questions. Please answer
Please feel free to email
No say it's not so I've got so much more i need to learn from him.
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actually he's got more to teach and I won't look like a quitter ...
he was one of the first guys I ever watched on RUclips him and LPL well Bill if you see this I wish you well... and your internet lock picking locksmith RUclips Legend... HLP thank you for putting this out there it wasn't for your post I would have never known he retired matter fact I'm going to shoot you an email I have a metallurgy question maybe you can help me out I thought I had your email maybe I don't
My email is on my about section. I will try to look and see if you have. I am trying to get caught up currently
l8tr Stephen B.
Thanks for sharing
Damn man can’t be true huh
Thanks for checking it out
Too bad, that Bill did not want to tune down his lockpicking activities to a reasonable level.
Thanks for sharing. Everyone's circumstances are different
you cant retire once a picker allways a picker
Thanks for sharing
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Thanks for sharing