Great picking Sir. You are a true master at picking American locks and see that you try and click each serrated pin all the way. I in the past was told to set one serration at a time and keep moving over the pins. Love your lock as I have a 5300 in my collection that is identical in every way body wise. All pins in mine were serrated but think only contained two serrated spools.
"in the past was told to set one serration at a time and keep moving over the pins" ... that's good advice. That said, with heavier tension, the difference between serration clicks and pin setting clicks start feeling very, very different. If you practice enough with it, setting a pin all the way becomes relatively easy.
I have such trouble with locks like the 2000 puck lock and the a40 but I can pick the 5200s all day. Just got a 5300 and got it open in two minutes my first try. They're the most fun locks to pick though. Very well made and nice looking! I'm such a sucker for shrouded locks.
I have a couple American locks with removable cores, but I've never taken them apart to check out the pins; I think I'll do that when I get a chance. Good picking LPL, you make it look easy.
Hi Mark...My avatar is a woman named Ceara Lynch who makes weird fetish videos, and I'm pretty sure she's never lived in South Africa. I'm not really into her videos but I do think she's gorgeous and the silly cross eyed vampire thing cracks me up, so I've used it as an avatar for a few years now. There are a few videos of Ceara here on RUclips, but I wouldn't say they all were work safe, so consider yourself warned if you look her up. ;-D Your ex must have been a very attractive lady if she looks like Ceara.
How funny 74742 is the same key number as my old American locks before I rekeyed them. I've always wondered how long it would be before I found my same key out there. I figured with millions more locks than there are key combinations, it is quite likely.
Nice piece of steel. I don't think on european market there are any comparable, security-wise (standard pin tumbler), padlocks (i think kasp comes close). But I believe picking an american is same as with abus if you get familiar with them you can open all of them quite easily.
I just built a barn/shed with my son. It has sentimental value to me. Is there any lock you can't instantly get through? I'm looking for a padlock for it.
I think the lock says WNI which is April of 2016 so that mast be a very new lock when this video was made. The date code is very hard to read but I think that is what it says.
These locks are great teachers for security pins. Spend lots of time with them, and you will see improvement across all of your picking. As for tips, my video 97 might be helpful.
LPL, what do you think about security pins as a key pins ? It seems to me that they only have into play when you overset .. which you shouldn't do in the first place. But some challenge locks are full of crazy key pins .. have you ever had some special key pin give you trouble ? Do you consider some of them good idea for a lock ?
I like them. Understand that not every picker is equally skilled and experienced. For me, oversetting a pin stack on a factory lock is usually very obvious and easy to feel. I usually know it the moment it happens. As such, security key pins rarely present a problem for me. That's not the case with all pickers. In addition, security key pins can be an effective defense against raking.
Hey LPL, I've looked and can't seem to find the info. I have a pinning kit for kwikset; are the pin diameters pretty common for other popular locks? TIA!
Where are you looking? American lock pinning kits are super common, though it usually makes sense to pick them up on ebay for best prices. That said, I'm sure MrLock and CLKsupply would have them.
Sorry, didn't make myself clear. I was looking for the pin *diameters* to see if the Kwikset kit was compatible. Guess I could just gut one of my Americans and mic it. (Actually don't need another pinning kit... lol) Thanks.
Well, the _American Lock 5360_ certainly put some high-quality pins in their cylinder. All those serrated spools and serrated pins, hey thats impressive! MasterLock for example just junk in a load of garbage that aren't even machined properly and then have the audacity to call the lock a Pro Series or some other fancy "lock-pick-proof" PR/BS title.🐷😩🐵
I have been picking locks for a while still not good but getting better I have been trying on an off on this lock for a couple years still can get it any tips for a noob trying security pins like this any help please BTW I don't have keys friend gave me the lock but never could find the keys would like to pick to repin or get key made
HEY BUD I bought 2 of those locks from a locksmith I was told no thief could take my ATV I have locked to Looks like ivan wasted my $ What lock should I buy to save my bike from being taken?
A thief can take anything with time and tools, your best bet is to commute with a bike you don't care about, but the Kryptonite Evolution series are good.
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Man, you went through that lock like a hot knife through warm butter. Very impressive.
Only because I know these locks so well... don't forget video 354. This has the same core.
These are great locks. Also fairly nice bitting on that key as well.
Agreed.
You're still always amazes me. Thank you for sharing. :) Great picking!
Thank you.
LockPickingLawyer I meant skill. XD Glad you knew what I meant.
Great picking Sir. You are a true master at picking American locks and see that you try and click each serrated pin all the way. I in the past was told to set one serration at a time and keep moving over the pins. Love your lock as I have a 5300 in my collection that is identical in every way body wise. All pins in mine were serrated but think only contained two serrated spools.
"in the past was told to set one serration at a time and keep moving over the pins" ... that's good advice. That said, with heavier tension, the difference between serration clicks and pin setting clicks start feeling very, very different. If you practice enough with it, setting a pin all the way becomes relatively easy.
So, to set a each single pins with serrations on do you recommend heavier tension?
+waddac2 yes. Have you seen my video #188?
+waddac2 Video 97, also.
I will have a look at both videos now ;o))))
speedily picked and very clear clicks as you worked through ...
nice one...
Thanks... love the loud clicks and clean feedback from new American cores!
Very quick! I think I've got an ACE hardware copy of this model :-)
Thanks.
it’s quick to pick but the fact that you said it’s a favorite is a compliment
I have such trouble with locks like the 2000 puck lock and the a40 but I can pick the 5200s all day. Just got a 5300 and got it open in two minutes my first try. They're the most fun locks to pick though. Very well made and nice looking! I'm such a sucker for shrouded locks.
I agree that these locks are great fun to pick... also great teachers for beginners!
I have a couple American locks with removable cores, but I've never taken them apart to check out the pins; I think I'll do that when I get a chance. Good picking LPL, you make it look easy.
Thanks... And pretty much all of them are pinned like this one... though they usually have fewer serrated spools.
Dirk... your avatar looks like a former girlfriend... Did she ever live in West Africa??? JK ;-)
Hi Mark...My avatar is a woman named Ceara Lynch who makes weird fetish videos, and I'm pretty sure she's never lived in South Africa. I'm not really into her videos but I do think she's gorgeous and the silly cross eyed vampire thing cracks me up, so I've used it as an avatar for a few years now.
There are a few videos of Ceara here on RUclips, but I wouldn't say they all were work safe, so consider yourself warned if you look her up. ;-D
Your ex must have been a very attractive lady if she looks like Ceara.
Nice work! Good value lock for the money.
Thanks, and agreed.
You decimated this lock lol always make it look so easy, great job picking brother and ty for the review!
How funny 74742 is the same key number as my old American locks before I rekeyed them. I've always wondered how long it would be before I found my same key out there. I figured with millions more locks than there are key combinations, it is quite likely.
your good I have problems with regular locks without the spools and serrations
Nice high shroud, i like it!
Me too!
Wow lots of spools great execution
Thanks.
my favorite 10mm close shackle padlock is the Abloy PL242/342
That is quite nice, but FAR more expensive.
Nice pick, loves those Americans, my collection is coming along well👍👍
Have you done a video on Ruko2 padlocks?
Thanks... and no, I don't think I've done any Ruko2 padlocks other than video 289, which was a very old version.
Nice piece of steel. I don't think on european market there are any comparable, security-wise (standard pin tumbler), padlocks (i think kasp comes close). But I believe picking an american is same as with abus if you get familiar with them you can open all of them quite easily.
Mateusz W you are correct. With enough practice Americans are easy. Specially since they always come 5 pin and you have to hunt for a good bitting.
Absolutely... thus my video #354.
I just built a barn/shed with my son. It has sentimental value to me. Is there any lock you can't instantly get through? I'm looking for a padlock for it.
74742 on the key.... the cut depths? Thanks for the video again!
Certainly looks like the cut depths.
Definitely looks that way.
Matches on my lock too, how convenient
I think the lock says WNI which is April of 2016 so that mast be a very new lock when this video was made. The date code is very hard to read but I think that is what it says.
I have been learning on American Locks. (Gut, strip, and slowly add pins back in). Any other tips? Recommendations of where to get more pins?
These locks are great teachers for security pins. Spend lots of time with them, and you will see improvement across all of your picking. As for tips, my video 97 might be helpful.
LPL, what do you think about security pins as a key pins ? It seems to me that they only have into play when you overset .. which you shouldn't do in the first place. But some challenge locks are full of crazy key pins .. have you ever had some special key pin give you trouble ? Do you consider some of them good idea for a lock ?
I like them. Understand that not every picker is equally skilled and experienced. For me, oversetting a pin stack on a factory lock is usually very obvious and easy to feel. I usually know it the moment it happens. As such, security key pins rarely present a problem for me. That's not the case with all pickers. In addition, security key pins can be an effective defense against raking.
did you make your pinning tray yourself?
Yes, I did.
Nice looking padlock, thank you for showing it :)
What are you going to put in the 6th chamber?
Thanks... factory American pins off a pre-cut 6 pin key (if I put the lock into use)... I have a factory pinning kit.
Hey LPL, I've looked and can't seem to find the info. I have a pinning kit for kwikset; are the pin diameters pretty common for other popular locks? TIA!
Where are you looking? American lock pinning kits are super common, though it usually makes sense to pick them up on ebay for best prices. That said, I'm sure MrLock and CLKsupply would have them.
Sorry, didn't make myself clear. I was looking for the pin *diameters* to see if the Kwikset kit was compatible. Guess I could just gut one of my Americans and mic it. (Actually don't need another pinning kit... lol) Thanks.
+Mark England They definitely will not work. American lock pins are much smaller. Not sure of the diameter offhand.
What’s the purpose of the serrations
Much better than the 5200
Where can I find anti-bypass wafers?
Try MrLock or CLK Supply
Under $25 right now on Amazon
Bypass wafer? How does that work and to harden the lock?
lovely picking my friend those americans have loads of interesting pins haven't got one yet but I will buy one thogh any way thanks stiglocks..r
Thanks. You will not be disappointed.
Well, the _American Lock 5360_ certainly put some high-quality pins in their cylinder. All those serrated spools and serrated pins, hey thats impressive! MasterLock for example just junk in a load of garbage that aren't even machined properly and then have the audacity to call the lock a Pro Series or some other fancy "lock-pick-proof" PR/BS title.🐷😩🐵
Esa es la seguridad tan caro 😡😭
Can i put a Medeco core into this lock?
I have been picking locks for a while still not good but getting better I have been trying on an off on this lock for a couple years still can get it any tips for a noob trying security pins like this any help please
BTW I don't have keys friend gave me the lock but never could find the keys would like to pick to repin or get key made
Anyone know if you can bolt cut this? I'm looking for a solid lock you can use at any public gym locker
HEY BUD
I bought 2 of those locks from a locksmith
I was told no thief could take my ATV I have locked to
Looks like ivan wasted my $
What lock should I buy to save my bike from being taken?
A thief can take anything with time and tools, your best bet is to commute with a bike you don't care about, but the Kryptonite Evolution series are good.
who’s here for the covertinstrument challenge?