The high precision of the lock manufacturing tho... In theory if somehow they could manufacture an exactly precise pins and holes there's no way it can be lockpicked that way. We're using the fact that they can never make and exactly the same pins to pick the lock.
For what it's worth, Bill has repeatedly described LPL as an absolute masterclass. "A talent that comes around once a generation" I believe were his words.
10 to 20 bucks here in Germany. Something for inner doors or office doors. Here it is called " Standard Profilzylinder " Keys for that can be copied in every DIY - store in Germany.
The man even compliments the lock makers for the excellent tolerances. He picked the lock, yet he aknowledged the craftmanship. That speaks volumes of him. Guess Bill didn't shoot him in the leg after all.
LPL has publicly said he uses as heavy tension as possible and that the advice of using as little as possible is essentially bs and given his track record I believe him lol.
LPL stated in one of his videos that he had tendinitis from tensioning and switched to his offset (bent) tensioning wrenches as a result. So yes that would be a lot of tension!
So from all the videos of yours I've watched, that seems like the very best way to make a pick resistant lock is just by making a lock very very well. The security features and anti-picking tricks seem to have less of an impact than really good tolerances and really precise machining.
So I started lockpicking two days ago. This exact model is one of the five locks I found in our basement. Now I dont feel so bad for not getting it to open. Thx for the info xD
@@nighthunter3039 yeah it's all upside down in the US if it comes to locks as far as I know... In Europe most of the cylinders and their casings are in doors 180 degrees turned...
The shape of the keyway is what makes this one particularly wild- not the shape of the lock itself. Yours is most likely a schlage key, google a typical schlage key and see if it looks like yours! ;)
I know your reply was 11 months ago,but I felt the need to reply...lmfao! I have one of those "special locks" (not this one,but a 'Padlock') for my Harley when I tow it to Daytona every year. The Lock company's brochure bragged about its durability &'unlockpickyness'(lol,my 4yr old childs word,lol). Lock pick Lawyer picked my lock in under a minute. I hope your Lock is still Locked & secure! Cheers from New Zealand!
I think the many clicks is because of the master wafers. You actually have 10 possible "set" positions. Think BB only uses light tension it seem like LPL heavy tension preference is much more effective.
I know zip about picking locks, but looking at the parts (and knowing how the lock has to move), that was my thinking exactly. Gotta pop up both the master wafers and the spools. (Note to self: if ever designing a lock, add master wafers to all pins, just to increase pick time.)
@@ScottKenny1978 I also know nothing about lock picking, so I very well could be wrong here, but I believe the master wafers actually just create two sheer lines in the slot they are in, so it wouldn't actually make picking take any longer as it's not a false set, but two proper sets (one for the key that comes with the lock, another for a master key that unlocks many locks in a set). I think just using spools in every slot would probably be much better for increasing picking time.
so true, I see those tension bars bending almost in half, his finger going white from all the pressure... im like OHHHH this is what I was doing wrong!
I also found BKS locks generally hard to pick, yet when I took them apart, there was nothing special inside. I also attributed it to particularly precise production, specially since it’s a common theme with BKS locks.
Back in my early days of manufacturing, I used to build the doors that house these barrel type locks. There's an even more hilarious design flaw to this lock and handle setup. The only thing that really saves the whole setup is that they're usually used in conjunction with a 5 to 7 point roller cam and shoot-bolt door strap. That lock is what we'd call a 60/40.
Just gonna say its nice to see you are human. Usually you walk breeze thru every lock you come across, but I do understand its just defeating a mechanical devise. I really enjoy your content keep it up.
Might be people like me, I like Bills videos better, but it is obvious that LPL has a bit more skill. I'm not sure that all of Bills viewers understand that he has never claimed to be the best. I'm hoping that LPL will need to Ramset at least one lock
My comment is just that you continue to amaze me how nice and methodical The Narrative is that you add to your video It's So explanatory I Can't Take My Eyes away I love how you show us step-by-step what their names and each procedure and the names of your picks that you choose and the reasons why you choose them it's just so so informative I cannot stop watching them thank you again just a loyal viewer that's all
lol, thats exactly the lock that is guarding my flat. It's quite shocking that a standard/avarage german doorlock is in a naughty bucket list. I'd love to see him tackle a BKS Janus or an ABUS Bravus 4000. Those are high security german locks.
@@peak0iler they create a second shear line for certain pins so that you can have two different keys open it, one key specifically for the lock and one master key for it and any other locks the master key should open.
Euro locks are usually mounted with the round part up, so what you call "top of the keyway" is actually the bottom. I think picking a euro lock with the round part up may be a bit more difficult because the set pins won't fall down from gravity.
aszi88 i also picked this up. Euro is almost always upside down, and much harder in my opinion to pick. The other real life scenarios not taken into account is the door or the door jamb, and a client who has been standing in the cold for an hour waiting for me to arrive! Ive had plenty of locks that I could have picked but had to drill open or choose another door because I haven’t been able to get in the right stance in front of the door. Having said all that, he’s got better picking skills than me any day of the week!
@@Wyninka Locks are installed with the bitting/pins at the top in Australia, too. Euro profile cylinders aren't common here, based on what I've seen, but even those are mounted the same way.
@@Wyninka not always, but usually. My front door, for instance, has a deadbolt and a locking doorknob. The deadbolt has the pins on top, the knob lock has them on the bottom.
@@kdarkwynde From what I understand, having the bitting on top allows the pins to still fall into place by gravity if a spring breaks and gravity keeps most dust and water out of the pins. With the bitting down, the lock may fail immediately if the spring snaps or has other mechanical issues. Down is more likely to be noticed quickly and forces a repair, up is more likely to have a longer duty cycle without requiring repairs to continue functioning. In the case of most doors I've seen where there is one of each, it is usually explained by do-it-yourselfers replacing it either without knowing or caring why it (can) matter. I don't know if there is a higher ratio of DIY in US vs EU, but most homes have the lock installed by the contractor, not a specialty locksmith, so it is more likely just based on general practices.
"Bill graciously allowed me to select several locks from his naughty bucket" You forgot the part where he shot you in the leg... but at least he let you choose _which_ leg to shoot you in. How gracious of him. 😉
7:58 Am I the only one that's wildly impressed with the sharpness of the BACKSIDE of that knife tip? I mean, wow.... nice knife, LpL. Lol. Grats on the pick as well. ;)
I always remember the other lockpickinglawyer video (i think that it was him) where he discusses picking around the warding of locks like this. I remember in the video where they are describing this lock, he says that the lock ate a bunch of very small picks. I think that he was trying to pick up and around the warding where LPL just went up through the warding. This technique has been extremely helpful for locks that have very extreme bitting.
People need to understand that just because lpl opens a lock it in no way means it was easy. He is very skilled and has a lot of experience from countless hours of intentionally honing his craft and expertise. Bill is great too. Imo it doesn't take away from his skills in any way.
If Bill hasn't watched the video, it might be worth giving him back the lock to retry picking blind (or semi blind). See if he is able to do it again, and how much trouble it will give him throughout. That way you can probably figure out the reason he was having trouble along with an idea of how tough the lock actually is.
The mushroom top pins could have been why he was having trouble possibly. only thing i could put it down to though i havent been doing locksmithing as long as you mate lol.
Seeing the zig zag on the thumbnail made me realise how similar LPL and Vi Hart are. Both experts at things that people wouldn't normally want to hear about with very steady voices but not without jokes either, only showing their hands and their workspace with a seemingly easy setup and extreme dedication.
I guess it was just dumb luck that you were the first lock picking host I found because you’re the best bro! I have watched Bosnianbill too and he’s good as well. You’re just a talented devil. LOL Great job, as always!
Actually it isn't necessary to bend the C-clip that much: Just bend it a bit and pull out the core a few millimetres until the c-clip falls out (also no need to bend the nose in the actuator). Now it is possible to remove the actuator + clutch. The lock is a BKS Serie 31 (Tandem-E keyway), produced from the mid 90s till the early 2000s. The design of this cylinder has remained unchanged (except for the keyway) since the 1960s despite minor changes to the clutch and pins.
My son & I just spent a couple of hours trying to pick a similar BKS lock which my father-in-law had lost the last key for, the main difference from this model was the keyway which was even more zig-zag/bent, i.e. there is no straight line path to any of the pins so we tried to pick them up sideways, from halfway up the keyway, and we found all (most?) of them but we were not able to pick it. This meant that it was time to start drilling it out, and I was not surprised to discover that it was also quite drill resistant. I.e. two broken drill bits so far, less than halfway into the core. :-)
SKF lock type, precise lock. these come in 3 different types category. Indicated with 1, 2 or 3 stars. Front door pull back protection included on the 3 star locks. They are a pain in the ... We usually drill them out, or force the entire lock.
I love this channel....I started picking when I was young....locking my moms(school teacher) cabinets that don't have keys....well if u lock them well u have to figure out how to un lock them
8:03 the way the lights flickered was because the evil got released lol Can't tell if you did this on editong or was a genuine coincidence or practical effect
LPL would probably be the best thief in a D&D session. He'd be the guy identifying and disarming every trap and opening any form of locks that may obstruct the party.
Yes, these locks are ridiculously good. I have two of them in my practice box and I have not been able to open them thusfar. The ones I have are from 'NEMEF'. Quality is very comparable.
I've noticed something in common on all these LPL videos: putting tension on the lock before picking it. So here's an idea: design a lock so the face of the cylinder for a few mm deep spins freely so that a lock-picker can't put tension on the cylinder without interfering with access to the pins. And also design the cylinder in sections so that each section of the cylinder spins freely so that even if you put tension on the outer part of the cylinder that the inner part of the cylinder isn't under tension -- that would be very difficult to pick.
Hey, I’m not sure if you still care, but the channel “stuff made here” machines a prototype of exactly that, AND lpl has done a review on that prototype
@@dennisthechemist4413 I saw that. I subscribe to SMH. LPL had no problem whatsoever picking SMH's lock, lol. The only lock that LPL can't pick (yet) is the Bowley lock.
This one took longer than most. I can see why Bill had trouble. Patience, and a good feel are essential. I'd think, "in the field" this lock is pretty much un-pickable. Took our man awhile, even under Perfect conditions.
1:56 "Click out of 2, another click out of 2, ok 2 feels good" How do you know when to try a 2nd click, and how do you know when "it feels good" ? Thx for your work, it's awesome, I love it, you're the Bob Ross of locks :D
I'd like to know, too, how He knows how many turns of picking a lock will need until picked... He seems to know in advance. I assume I'd just go and go on and miss the opening point entirely...
The muscle memory on this guy. Look at how his middle finger rides higher and higher on the pick when he switches pins. He pulls his middle finger back about the right amount, and then pushes the pick in until his middle finger is against the front of the lock for support. Clearly without even thinking about it.
this certainly shows to me that everyone has their own individual and unique flair, style, subtleties, and finess no matter what 'skill level' they are at. Even when seemingly even matched. One man's naughty bucket lock can be another's Masterlock, and of course, Vis a Verse.
I have noticed LPL uses alot of tension on locks. I always thought doing so bound cores on locks with tight tolerances. I guess this goes to show if light to medium tension fails, resort to bending your tension tools :D Way to go LPL.
Guessing the extra clicks were either accidentally hitting the warding or picking to the other side of the master wafer. Impressive picking skills as always!
3:30 LPL: And we've got this open. Bosnian Bill: 😳😱 6:07 LPL: "Maybe this was not a challenge" Bosnian Bill: 🤬🤬🤬 Bosnian Bill remembering that LPL is his business partner: 😁😀😇🤓🥳
I´d say it gives quite some resistance. People want maximum security but maybe one day you are alone at home, passed out and the roof is on fire. You want the rescuers still be able to overcome the lock before the morning comes, and you crumble to ashes.
This is the standard lock we have where I work. Sometimes we have to drill them when keys are lost. Some will drill in short order and others are a pain in the butt. I would like to see what the other side has and what prevents a key from operating the lock from both sides at once.
The last is in the making. You can have cylinders that can bei accessed and turned from both sides ( unless too short), but they are more expensive. Would've saved me some money, though😢
BosnianBill was indeed gracious to hand these locks over to "the better man" to pick, knowing that LPL most likely _would_ open them...hence losing grace n face. But BB has not lost grace n face instead has gained honor n r espect for doing this. Nice to see.😎💨😎
I also have a BKS lock here, which I never managed to pick thus far. Some time ago I had a bunch of them and all of them were pretty difficult to pick. They make excellent locks.
"Maybe this was not a challenge lock." Bill cried at that moment...
“Not challenge” as in still as is from manufacturer, no special substituted pins, etc. Doesn't mean it's not a challenge. ;)
It took LPL more than a minute. It's a challenge.
The high precision of the lock manufacturing tho... In theory if somehow they could manufacture an exactly precise pins and holes there's no way it can be lockpicked that way. We're using the fact that they can never make and exactly the same pins to pick the lock.
@@kd5nrh yeah it is one
For what it's worth, Bill has repeatedly described LPL as an absolute masterclass. "A talent that comes around once a generation" I believe were his words.
Over a minute. This is an extreme premium deluxe security lock.
Albert Rieder it’s the simplest Italian lock
10 to 20 bucks here in Germany. Something for inner doors or office doors. Here it is called " Standard Profilzylinder " Keys for that can be copied in every DIY - store in Germany.
Fuck. I’m trying to pick this with a screwdriver and a hairpin rn 😭
@@danieltroger did you open it?
Mr.Froschi Yes, but I found the keys and opened it with them lol
I heard locks have a naughty picker bucket. LPL is in it.
Nah, he is the bucket
The man even compliments the lock makers for the excellent tolerances. He picked the lock, yet he aknowledged the craftmanship. That speaks volumes of him. Guess Bill didn't shoot him in the leg after all.
When in doubt, shoot both legs
Who wants LPL to narrate stuff? Not just lockpicking.
He has very high verbal IQ and oratory skill, which stands to reason as he's a lawyer and sounds Jewish.
@@peak0iler wtf
He is very pleasant to listen too. Reminds me of Mike Rowe.
I'd welcome voiceovers by LPL for any good documentaries. So welcome, and so unusual, to hear such crystal clear delivery.
If you like his voice, try checking out Lofty Pursuits. The candy maker sounds very similar.
If you listen very closely...
You can hear Bill reloading his glock.
It's not even noon and I've already found the comment of the day.
Omg yes... all i can think is that all of this has to be frustrating as fuck
Brian J, are you implying Bill was reloading his glock while watching LPL fiddling with his cylinder?
"Nice click out of 38"
🤣
When you pick a lock your way of talking reminds me of being at the dentist
John Rowley yes very true
Anyone with glasses heard an optometrist. What's better one?... or two?...
Oh don't, I love watching these vids but now I'm going to be thinking about my dentist (that I don't like). Lol. Its true though, sounds very similar
@@benjamericana1088 ye, I feel you. "& now, 1 or 2" change the glass "& now 1 or 2" lol
I am so glad I am not the only one who felt this :) At least theres no high pitched drills
Can someone make a ten hour video of LPL just saying "Nothing on one..." etc. It's so relaxing to listen too.
And sounds like my dentist
Not to mention the sheer exhilaration of getting a click or some movement on the core...
With permissions this should be doable
@@FrostMonolith
Definitely permission since he doesn't even need to hire a lawyer.
Two is binding.
other pickers: just use the exact amount of tension you need
LPL: Just f** wrench on it
So how much tension would you recommend for this?
LPL: Yes
I have my tension wrench here set to "all of it"
LPL has publicly said he uses as heavy tension as possible and that the advice of using as little as possible is essentially bs and given his track record I believe him lol.
It's so much easier with heavy tension.
LPL stated in one of his videos that he had tendinitis from tensioning and switched to his offset (bent) tensioning wrenches as a result. So yes that would be a lot of tension!
So from all the videos of yours I've watched, that seems like the very best way to make a pick resistant lock is just by making a lock very very well. The security features and anti-picking tricks seem to have less of an impact than really good tolerances and really precise machining.
This is the biggest endorsement of security for this lock manufacturer! If it takes LPL over one minute, I’m defo having it!!
So I started lockpicking two days ago. This exact model is one of the five locks I found in our basement. Now I dont feel so bad for not getting it to open.
Thx for the info xD
He piked it upside down so....
@@nighthunter3039 yeah it's all upside down in the US if it comes to locks as far as I know... In Europe most of the cylinders and their casings are in doors 180 degrees turned...
@@that_escalated_quickly2720 yes your right they are ^^ (I'm european)
@@nighthunter3039here in Netherlands all locks are just normal? With the narrow side of keyway pointing down
Yes you want locks installed this "normal" way (slim side down) because it makes the not spring-loaded pins (in the thick side), fall down.
Watching this video at 3:00 am. Recognize that this is the lock that is installed in our front door. Now i can fall asleep again.
The shape of the keyway is what makes this one particularly wild- not the shape of the lock itself. Yours is most likely a schlage key, google a typical schlage key and see if it looks like yours! ;)
Burglars don't pick locks anyway, they just throw a rock through the window when you're not home.
Except it would take no time at all to just snap it to gain entry. Great challenge for lock picking but by no means secure at all
I know your reply was 11 months ago,but I felt the need to reply...lmfao!
I have one of those "special locks" (not this one,but a 'Padlock') for my Harley when I tow it to Daytona every year.
The Lock company's brochure bragged about its durability &'unlockpickyness'(lol,my 4yr old childs word,lol).
Lock pick Lawyer picked my lock in under a minute.
I hope your Lock is still Locked & secure!
Cheers from New Zealand!
Lol
LPL, This gonna be the last time Bill allowed you to go through his naughty bucket. You made it too easy.
"Maybe it was just the precision of the lock." Hearing that from LPL is pretty good praise.
The LPL must have a 5D storage room with every tool in the Universe in hand's reach.
I like how LPL refers to pins as “him”. You can hear he has a connection with the locks. It’s like he can sense their “personalities”.
I think the many clicks is because of the master wafers. You actually have 10 possible "set" positions. Think BB only uses light tension it seem like LPL heavy tension preference is much more effective.
I know zip about picking locks, but looking at the parts (and knowing how the lock has to move), that was my thinking exactly. Gotta pop up both the master wafers and the spools. (Note to self: if ever designing a lock, add master wafers to all pins, just to increase pick time.)
@@ScottKenny1978 I also know nothing about lock picking, so I very well could be wrong here, but I believe the master wafers actually just create two sheer lines in the slot they are in, so it wouldn't actually make picking take any longer as it's not a false set, but two proper sets (one for the key that comes with the lock, another for a master key that unlocks many locks in a set). I think just using spools in every slot would probably be much better for increasing picking time.
Did you see how far that tensioner/pick was bent? I think you are correct.
Scott Kenny master pins actually make it quicker to pick.
so true, I see those tension bars bending almost in half, his finger going white from all the pressure... im like OHHHH this is what I was doing wrong!
I also found BKS locks generally hard to pick, yet when I took them apart, there was nothing special inside. I also attributed it to particularly precise production, specially since it’s a common theme with BKS locks.
Back in my early days of manufacturing, I used to build the doors that house these barrel type locks. There's an even more hilarious design flaw to this lock and handle setup. The only thing that really saves the whole setup is that they're usually used in conjunction with a 5 to 7 point roller cam and shoot-bolt door strap. That lock is what we'd call a 60/40.
Just gonna say its nice to see you are human. Usually you walk breeze thru every lock you come across, but I do understand its just defeating a mechanical devise. I really enjoy your content keep it up.
One dislike. Must be Bill
nah. bill is happy if lpl can open them.
William Schrimsher lol
There are three dislikes now. Bill must have gotten his wife and cat in on it:O😃
I doubt it... but I may get shot in the other leg next time I see him!
Might be people like me, I like Bills videos better, but it is obvious that LPL has a bit more skill. I'm not sure that all of Bills viewers understand that he has never claimed to be the best. I'm hoping that LPL will need to Ramset at least one lock
My comment is just that you continue to amaze me how nice and methodical The Narrative is that you add to your video It's So explanatory I Can't Take My Eyes away I love how you show us step-by-step what their names and each procedure and the names of your picks that you choose and the reasons why you choose them it's just so so informative I cannot stop watching them thank you again just a loyal viewer that's all
lol, thats exactly the lock that is guarding my flat. It's quite shocking that a standard/avarage german doorlock is in a naughty bucket list. I'd love to see him tackle a BKS Janus or an ABUS Bravus 4000. Those are high security german locks.
It's great too see the locksport community working together. Great pickin' LPL
20th level Rogue with a Dex of 20, custom made lockpick tools with a +2 bonus, and another +2 for having a magic Belt of Lockpicking.
lets not forget the bracers of lockpicking +1 and the ring of lockpicking +1.
Fairly high Charisma as well.
I am honestly glad to see Bill struggling with a lock with Master wafers. Makes me feel better about myself. Lol
It's a BKS Serie 31 cylinder. I have 3 of them and they all have these master wafers and 3 spools. Keyway and tolerances are tough. But I love them.
What purpose do the master wafers serve exactly?
@@peak0iler they create a second shear line for certain pins so that you can have two different keys open it, one key specifically for the lock and one master key for it and any other locks the master key should open.
Do they make padlocks too?
@@0neDoomedSpaceMarine They do. Only found a German site:
www.schloss-profi.com/BKS/BKS-Vorhaengeschloesser-54/
“I used to be a lockpicker like you, then I took a bullet to the knee”
The most underrated comment on RUclips 🤣🤣
Wait we can pick that out stand still!
Bill was accurate when he said you're very gifted.
Euro locks are usually mounted with the round part up, so what you call "top of the keyway" is actually the bottom. I think picking a euro lock with the round part up may be a bit more difficult because the set pins won't fall down from gravity.
aszi88 i also picked this up. Euro is almost always upside down, and much harder in my opinion to pick. The other real life scenarios not taken into account is the door or the door jamb, and a client who has been standing in the cold for an hour waiting for me to arrive! Ive had plenty of locks that I could have picked but had to drill open or choose another door because I haven’t been able to get in the right stance in front of the door. Having said all that, he’s got better picking skills than me any day of the week!
Wait. American locks are installed the way LPL picks them? And here I was wondering why he was picking them upside down all the time...
@@Wyninka Locks are installed with the bitting/pins at the top in Australia, too. Euro profile cylinders aren't common here, based on what I've seen, but even those are mounted the same way.
@@Wyninka not always, but usually. My front door, for instance, has a deadbolt and a locking doorknob. The deadbolt has the pins on top, the knob lock has them on the bottom.
@@kdarkwynde From what I understand, having the bitting on top allows the pins to still fall into place by gravity if a spring breaks and gravity keeps most dust and water out of the pins. With the bitting down, the lock may fail immediately if the spring snaps or has other mechanical issues. Down is more likely to be noticed quickly and forces a repair, up is more likely to have a longer duty cycle without requiring repairs to continue functioning.
In the case of most doors I've seen where there is one of each, it is usually explained by do-it-yourselfers replacing it either without knowing or caring why it (can) matter. I don't know if there is a higher ratio of DIY in US vs EU, but most homes have the lock installed by the contractor, not a specialty locksmith, so it is more likely just based on general practices.
4:54 it was at this moment that Bill knew, he would never be the same again.
That it took you as long as it did tells me that, this is a quality lock worth purchasing.
"Bill graciously allowed me to select several locks from his naughty bucket"
You forgot the part where he shot you in the leg... but at least he let you choose _which_ leg to shoot you in. How gracious of him. 😉
And then he shot him I never other leg lol
“Was that my left, or your left?”
wow,up and down the pin stack a couple times like it was nothing!! That's how the best are,they make it look easy. awesome picking!!!
7:58 Am I the only one that's wildly impressed with the sharpness of the BACKSIDE of that knife tip? I mean, wow.... nice knife, LpL. Lol. Grats on the pick as well. ;)
I think he's really a dentist. He's pretty handy with the tools.
I always remember the other lockpickinglawyer video (i think that it was him) where he discusses picking around the warding of locks like this. I remember in the video where they are describing this lock, he says that the lock ate a bunch of very small picks. I think that he was trying to pick up and around the warding where LPL just went up through the warding. This technique has been extremely helpful for locks that have very extreme bitting.
People need to understand that just because lpl opens a lock it in no way means it was easy. He is very skilled and has a lot of experience from countless hours of intentionally honing his craft and expertise.
Bill is great too. Imo it doesn't take away from his skills in any way.
If Bill hasn't watched the video, it might be worth giving him back the lock to retry picking blind (or semi blind). See if he is able to do it again, and how much trouble it will give him throughout. That way you can probably figure out the reason he was having trouble along with an idea of how tough the lock actually is.
Whew, that's our front door lock, glad to see you had so much trouble with it!
If you close your eyes he almost sounds like the worlds scariest dentist.
*remembering the wisdomtooth I had to get removed and my dentist advising me not to get scared because of all the CRACKING that'll go* *shudders*
The "this is the lock eating lawyer" gets me every time
Are you pos you got that right...?
I love how your channel is not clickbait, but i think i'd enjoy the suspense of not knowing if you picked it after reading the title as well.
LPL only makes videos once he's defeated a lock, so if there's a video of the lock on his channel and him picking it, he's picked it open.
@@eflarsen not necessarily... There is that padlock/door lock with the u/w shaped key
Do you have a video where you go over the various parts like master wafers, spools, etc?
Watching you do this reminds me of my dentist. They way you talk so calmly while you quickly click your way to opening the lock is cool.
This looks like a super standard door lock we use in Germany.
Same here, pretty standard lock. Greetings from your Dutch neighbor.
I actually opnened my door a minute ago with the same lock xD
You probably confused the lock proper with the euro cylinder outer shape.
@@dommeegal3760 Key or pick?
Does. Is.
The mushroom top pins could have been why he was having trouble possibly. only thing i could put it down to though i havent been doing locksmithing as long as you mate lol.
Seeing the zig zag on the thumbnail made me realise how similar LPL and Vi Hart are. Both experts at things that people wouldn't normally want to hear about with very steady voices but not without jokes either, only showing their hands and their workspace with a seemingly easy setup and extreme dedication.
I guess it was just dumb luck that you were the first lock picking host I found because you’re the best bro! I have watched Bosnianbill too and he’s good as well. You’re just a talented devil. LOL Great job, as always!
You know it's going to be a good episode when he puts it in a vice grip.
Wow the ultimate lockpicking smack talk. "Maybe this was NOT a challenge lock, must have been some miscommunication." 😂
Actually it isn't necessary to bend the C-clip that much:
Just bend it a bit and pull out the core a few millimetres until the c-clip falls out (also no need to bend the nose in the actuator).
Now it is possible to remove the actuator + clutch.
The lock is a BKS Serie 31 (Tandem-E keyway), produced from the mid 90s till the early 2000s.
The design of this cylinder has remained unchanged (except for the keyway) since the 1960s despite minor changes to the clutch and pins.
If it aint broke don't fix it... just improve tolerances :D
Bill's bucket will be empty at this rate.
My son & I just spent a couple of hours trying to pick a similar BKS lock which my father-in-law had lost the last key for, the main difference from this model was the keyway which was even more zig-zag/bent, i.e. there is no straight line path to any of the pins so we tried to pick them up sideways, from halfway up the keyway, and we found all (most?) of them but we were not able to pick it. This meant that it was time to start drilling it out, and I was not surprised to discover that it was also quite drill resistant. I.e. two broken drill bits so far, less than halfway into the core. :-)
When i hear him counting down the lock mechanism it always reminds me of going to the dentist 😂
Wow you are just working right through these, thanks for another amazing video!
SKF lock type, precise lock. these come in 3 different types category. Indicated with 1, 2 or 3 stars. Front door pull back protection included on the 3 star locks. They are a pain in the ... We usually drill them out, or force the entire lock.
One man's challenge is another man's smirk of satisfaction.
glad it gave you a hard time, its the one i use for my home.
ur a king man! it's always a pleasure to watch ur videos :))
I just learned of Bill today, when you got those locks. LOL
I subscribed to his channel today.
It's curious that two of the master wafers have holes in their centers and the other two don't.
I love this channel....I started picking when I was young....locking my moms(school teacher) cabinets that don't have keys....well if u lock them well u have to figure out how to un lock them
If they don't have keys, that oughn't bei difficult
@@B.Ies_T.Nduhey not really once u get use to it....used a screwdriver and a paperclip
8:03 the way the lights flickered was because the evil got released lol
Can't tell if you did this on editong or was a genuine coincidence or practical effect
LPL would probably be the best thief in a D&D session. He'd be the guy identifying and disarming every trap and opening any form of locks that may obstruct the party.
Yes, these locks are ridiculously good. I have two of them in my practice box and I have not been able to open them thusfar. The ones I have are from 'NEMEF'. Quality is very comparable.
I've noticed something in common on all these LPL videos: putting tension on the lock before picking it.
So here's an idea: design a lock so the face of the cylinder for a few mm deep spins freely so that a lock-picker can't put tension on the cylinder without interfering with access to the pins.
And also design the cylinder in sections so that each section of the cylinder spins freely so that even if you put tension on the outer part of the cylinder that the inner part of the cylinder isn't under tension -- that would be very difficult to pick.
Also very impractical to get a key through.
Hey, I’m not sure if you still care, but the channel “stuff made here” machines a prototype of exactly that, AND lpl has done a review on that prototype
@@dennisthechemist4413 I saw that. I subscribe to SMH. LPL had no problem whatsoever picking SMH's lock, lol. The only lock that LPL can't pick (yet) is the Bowley lock.
2 minutes, 15 seconds to pick. A quality lock!
This one took longer than most. I can see why Bill had trouble. Patience, and a good feel are essential. I'd think, "in the field" this lock is pretty much un-pickable. Took our man awhile, even under Perfect conditions.
Glad to know that this is my house door lock
I just bought a vice-like this one got a remarkable deal on it now I'm waiting for my locks and repining kit from Sparrows so I can start practising.
when he cut open the key packet i wonder if he thought about saying "nice hiss"
Hello fellow Steve fan
Man, LPL, BB AvE and Steve would be one hell of a crossover.
Nice
@@TylerLL2112 Prettty cool how theres so much of a crossover between fans of those people.
Geyote Pilkington I thought so too!
1:56 "Click out of 2, another click out of 2, ok 2 feels good"
How do you know when to try a 2nd click, and how do you know when "it feels good" ?
Thx for your work, it's awesome, I love it, you're the Bob Ross of locks :D
I'd like to know, too, how He knows how many turns of picking a lock will need until picked...
He seems to know in advance.
I assume I'd just go and go on and miss the opening point entirely...
I love how easily you open these locks that "locked" him down...
Great job picking as always brother and thanks for sharing it with us
Totally the Bob Ross of lockpicking!
The muscle memory on this guy. Look at how his middle finger rides higher and higher on the pick when he switches pins. He pulls his middle finger back about the right amount, and then pushes the pick in until his middle finger is against the front of the lock for support. Clearly without even thinking about it.
This reminds me of welcome to nightvale, probably because of speaking in a calm voice while doing something that seems very difficult.
'Listeners, I take you to: The weather!'
'Click on one...'
Great job and video like always
Well picked my friend, and it was a surprise it was in bills naughty bucket too... like you said though the tolerances could have been really good
This is a standard door lock here in Germany. Meanwhile it is updated with some anti drill mechanism.
That’s not a nice click, that’s a damn earthquake. Nicely done.
Did you pick the other side too? Was there anything unusual in there?
Was about to ask that question too. Maybe the tape marked which side not to pick?
Same. 👍
That was my concern as well before saying that LPL is doing a number on the Naughty Bucket
I have one of these at the moment, one side is an easy pick and the other has evaded me thus far, just a game of tolerances.
So wait each side has different pins!?
this certainly shows to me that everyone has their own individual and unique flair, style, subtleties, and finess no matter what 'skill level' they are at. Even when seemingly even matched. One man's naughty bucket lock can be another's Masterlock, and of course, Vis a Verse.
I have noticed LPL uses alot of tension on locks. I always thought doing so bound cores on locks with tight tolerances. I guess this goes to show if light to medium tension fails, resort to bending your tension tools :D Way to go LPL.
I think it goes to show what talent is
It's funny to hear how baffled LPL is.
Guessing the extra clicks were either accidentally hitting the warding or picking to the other side of the master wafer. Impressive picking skills as always!
3:30 LPL: And we've got this open. Bosnian Bill: 😳😱
6:07 LPL: "Maybe this was not a challenge" Bosnian Bill: 🤬🤬🤬
Bosnian Bill remembering that LPL is his business partner: 😁😀😇🤓🥳
Just imagine how much of a nightmare this lock would be if it were given higher security pins.
I´d say it gives quite some resistance. People want maximum security but maybe one day you are alone at home, passed out and the roof is on fire. You want the rescuers still be able to overcome the lock before the morning comes, and you crumble to ashes.
This is the standard lock we have where I work. Sometimes we have to drill them when keys are lost. Some will drill in short order and others are a pain in the butt. I would like to see what the other side has and what prevents a key from operating the lock from both sides at once.
The last is in the making.
You can have cylinders that can bei accessed and turned from both sides ( unless too short), but they are more expensive.
Would've saved me some money, though😢
I think the drill protection is the first spool pin. Being loose like that is bound to create hell for someone trying to dig into it.
BosnianBill was indeed gracious to hand these locks over to "the better man" to pick, knowing that LPL most likely _would_ open them...hence losing grace n face. But BB has not lost grace n face instead has gained honor n r espect for doing this. Nice to see.😎💨😎
Bill gave due respect to lpl for his talent and here we are 🍻
Very nicely done mate 👍👍👍🤘🤘🤘.
I also have a BKS lock here, which I never managed to pick thus far. Some time ago I had a bunch of them and all of them were pretty difficult to pick. They make excellent locks.
Came here from Bosnian bills naughty bucket👍liked & subbed
This guy sounds like a surgeon ,,,precise
I want LPL as a narrator for everything 👍
feels good to know that this is the standard lock in germany. If the Lawyer need that much time to open it upside down, every burglar will forfeit :D