Anyone else think LPL has the perfect Pilot's voice? "Our crusing altitude will be 30,000 ft at which we'd be experiencing some slight turbulence but due to the serration of the wingtips, that will be reduced. This is quite normal."
I did the same thing. I had always been interested, but heard bad information. You turned the corner for me, and I have started to play. Was able to get two done in about ten minutes, but the others have been more difficult. Your voice is very good to listen, and you explain your progress so well.
Got the "Dangerfield PRAXIS Dual-Gauge 21" from ukbumpkeys. It's not very good though. Although it has varied tensioning tools (5 or 6) the handles are hard on your fingers (not plastic coated) and does not have the more deep picks. Should have looked more for something for single pin picking. Also got a "7 Pin Ultimate Adversary Practice Lock" but shipping+import taxes were very big because i'm non-american :|
You make it seem so easy to pick these locks. I watched your previous video and was able to purchase a few of these locks. It takes you a bit over a minute to open the lock. It takes me a couple of tries and about 10-15 minutes to open mine up. Plus the bitting on mine isn't nearly as aggressive as your lock. Thanks for all the videos you put up and for the great suggestion on these "training" locks. I hope in the future I can be at least half as good as you!
When you posted your aluminum version of this lock, I hurried on eBay and managed to buy one of each aluminum & brass. I wish I would have bought more than one because they are excellent locks for the price. The seller quickly ran out of the brass version, and raised the price of the aluminum one to $8.50 plus shipping. Not a bad price but nothing like what he was originally selling them for. Thanks for showing us this lock.
Very cool lock for the price but I still want to see the bank vault stash of locks you are hoarding under your basement... on the next video would be great!😁🍺🍺🍺😎
There is a vulnerability when re-assembling these locks. There is enough slop in the fit of the retainer plate that it can be tightened in a position that blocks full insertion of the key by a few hundreds of an inch. Don't ask me how I know this!! The solution (if somehow it got locked before checking for function!) is to lay the lock down on the narrow side with the retainer nut low. Use a hex key and a screwdriver handle to tap (slide) the retainer plate downward toward the retainer nut. This should allow full insertion of the key, unlocking, and then re-tightening the retainer screw (which will likely be loose a bit) and making sure the retainer plate is as far as it can go toward the retainer nut when you do the final tightening.
I already click like before starting to watch,I know it is gonna be a good one!!Thanks to you I am starting with not many success,I picked 3 or 4 locks so far,but only have clips,and a couple of house made picks...getting better though,and I believe that if I had bigger locks,I would find it easier,the ones I practice on have very small key ways!! anyway,thx for the inspiration!!
When these locks were originally sold at retail in the mid 1990's, they were more expensive than the American Lock series 30 that is the exact same size. The two most important differences in the locks were 6-pin for the First Watch versus 5-pin for the American. And the First Watch used a screw down the shackle hole for disassembly, the American Lock of that vintage and size used a cup-shaped rivet. I had always assumed it was an Allen head screw until I looked recently with a lighted magnifier and then searched to confirm it. They are considered rekeyable because you can drill or punch the rivet, but that's obviously much more work and requires replacement parts versus the First Watch. Also the much fancier retail package and printing of the First Watch compared to the printed paperboard box of the American Lock added some amount to the final cost.
Can you make a video on how to pick a lock and what tolls do you need for it ? I really like to learn this Thanks Your videos are the most professional videos online
I found Blitnock's use of your spelling error to be quite funny. Even after being poked at you still haven't corrected your spelling which is something I don't find funny.
So the inside of that seems to be basically identical to the one American lock I have with the exception of the first pin not being steel. even the functional part of the key looks identical. Is it just a copy? I know its a kind of specific question, but what's the most difficult lock you have thats pin & tumbler and doesn't rely on the warding for its difficulty?
When the interface between the core and the locking mechanism is perpendicular rather than parallel to the keyway, then the normal American lock bypass does not work.
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Anyone else think LPL has the perfect Pilot's voice?
"Our crusing altitude will be 30,000 ft at which we'd be experiencing some slight turbulence but due to the serration of the wingtips, that will be reduced. This is quite normal."
If I was at the stick, there would be more than turbulence.😳
Ah, but surely you would report on your impending demise with utter calm.
He has the perfect everything voice.
Chef.
Hostage negotiator.
Lawyer.
Wait..
@@jamesg1367 "We seem to have lost power to all engines. Nothing on one, two, three or four..."
I wanted to tell you that you made me interested in lockpicking. Bought a set of picks and few locks. Thanks!
Warmist what did you get? I have been watching and want my own set to try but it seems so many are available.
Glad to hear it, and good luck as you start your picking journey. Be warned, it is addictive.
I did the same thing. I had always been interested, but heard bad information. You turned the corner for me, and I have started to play. Was able to get two done in about ten minutes, but the others have been more difficult. Your voice is very good to listen, and you explain your progress so well.
Got the "Dangerfield PRAXIS Dual-Gauge 21" from ukbumpkeys. It's not very good though. Although it has varied tensioning tools (5 or 6) the handles are hard on your fingers (not plastic coated) and does not have the more deep picks. Should have looked more for something for single pin picking.
Also got a "7 Pin Ultimate Adversary Practice Lock" but shipping+import taxes were very big because i'm non-american :|
You make it seem so easy to pick these locks. I watched your previous video and was able to purchase a few of these locks. It takes you a bit over a minute to open the lock. It takes me a couple of tries and about 10-15 minutes to open mine up. Plus the bitting on mine isn't nearly as aggressive as your lock. Thanks for all the videos you put up and for the great suggestion on these "training" locks. I hope in the future I can be at least half as good as you!
Thanks, and good luck. It just takes time... A lot of it.
When you posted your aluminum version of this lock, I hurried on eBay and managed to buy one of each aluminum & brass. I wish I would have bought more than one because they are excellent locks for the price. The seller quickly ran out of the brass version, and raised the price of the aluminum one to $8.50 plus shipping. Not a bad price but nothing like what he was originally selling them for. Thanks for showing us this lock.
Glad you got some before the price changed. Nice little locks. 👍
A competent little lock. Nice.
Great job picking brother as always and thanx for sharing
This seems to be a surprisingly good lock, from the outside I thought it looked kinda cheep but seems above average lol
Nicely picked my friend😊😊👍😎👍
As always very well done
Very cool lock for the price but I still want to see the bank vault stash of locks you are hoarding under your basement... on the next video would be great!😁🍺🍺🍺😎
Your skills are impressive. I enjoy watching you work.
Very nice little lock, thanks for the video. 👍👍👍
There is a vulnerability when re-assembling these locks. There is enough slop in the fit of the retainer plate that it can be tightened in a position that blocks full insertion of the key by a few hundreds of an inch.
Don't ask me how I know this!!
The solution (if somehow it got locked before checking for function!) is to lay the lock down on the narrow side with the retainer nut low. Use a hex key and a screwdriver handle to tap (slide) the retainer plate downward toward the retainer nut. This should allow full insertion of the key, unlocking, and then re-tightening the retainer screw (which will likely be loose a bit) and making sure the retainer plate is as far as it can go toward the retainer nut when you do the final tightening.
I already click like before starting to watch,I know it is gonna be a good one!!Thanks to you I am starting with not many success,I picked 3 or 4 locks so far,but only have clips,and a couple of house made picks...getting better though,and I believe that if I had bigger locks,I would find it easier,the ones I practice on have very small key ways!!
anyway,thx for the inspiration!!
Thanks... and good luck as you start your picking journey.
Nice interesting padlock. Probably used to secure a chastity belt. It reminds me btw a video from Bosnian Bill.
That lock BB got was nasty! 🤢
3:27 I thought he was gonna say '4 is being a bitch' 😂
A pubic hair in a lock now that’s a 1st 🤮 thanks for the kiss & tell 🤣✅
Yeah, I think that core was milled just a Hair off center...(ick!)
Hair off center... 😂
I was hoping you could give some info on how you bend your tension tool. Great vids, great picking.
Put in vice. Heat with jet lighter until glowing at bend site. Bend with pliers.
I collect coins, and I have seen hairs in slabs ( graded coins) bleaccch! Thanks for another great video
You should get your hands on Chubb padlocks or Hugo padlocks....they are nice to pick
Hugo: see videos 275 and 304. I think 148 is the only Chubb I’ve featured.
I like these locks a copy of the American Lock except better & cheaper..
When these locks were originally sold at retail in the mid 1990's, they were more expensive than the American Lock series 30 that is the exact same size. The two most important differences in the locks were 6-pin for the First Watch versus 5-pin for the American. And the First Watch used a screw down the shackle hole for disassembly, the American Lock of that vintage and size used a cup-shaped rivet. I had always assumed it was an Allen head screw until I looked recently with a lighted magnifier and then searched to confirm it. They are considered rekeyable because you can drill or punch the rivet, but that's obviously much more work and requires replacement parts versus the First Watch.
Also the much fancier retail package and printing of the First Watch compared to the printed paperboard box of the American Lock added some amount to the final cost.
Can you make a video on how to pick a lock and what tolls do you need for it ? I really like to learn this
Thanks
Your videos are the most professional videos online
The most expensive toll is a lot of practice. ;)
Not funny
I found Blitnock's use of your spelling error to be quite funny. Even after being poked at you still haven't corrected your spelling which is something I don't find funny.
English isn't my native language
But thank you for making fun of me
I'm not making fun of you for making the mistake. I'm making fun of you for not correcting it when it was pointed out.
that stray hair clearly belongs to the chinese child who assembled that lock in a hot, sweaty, china factory city!
This one was from the ROC, not PRC... which means the sweat shop probably didn’t have children... probably. 😐
You are GOOD!! Whew!!
Thanks
Very nice.
Thanks.
Not bad!
So the inside of that seems to be basically identical to the one American lock I have with the exception of the first pin not being steel. even the functional part of the key looks identical. Is it just a copy?
I know its a kind of specific question, but what's the most difficult lock you have thats pin & tumbler and doesn't rely on the warding for its difficulty?
The ASSA locks with spools and undercut cores.
Do you know of a supplier for anti-drill pins? That lock looks like it would use Master Lock/ American Lock pin sizes. Thanks.
I do not. But you can buy a piece of high carbon steel rod and make them with ease.
I didn't see a bypass wafer, could this have been opened using the bypass method?
Vixtrin This lock has a vertical actuator and as far as I know they are not bypassable
When the interface between the core and the locking mechanism is perpendicular rather than parallel to the keyway, then the normal American lock bypass does not work.
Would make a decent low security lock. Brass is always better then aluminum in my opinion. Great pick and review.
What is the scar from homie on your right hand? Love your videos I find them interesting
🍎 📷 👌
Another first ... a hairy lock that is literally hairy😳