This is exactly what I needed, a perfect guide for not only how to pick and bypass these, but the gutting process as well! Some day I hope to be able to open one of these so easily!
1 of my favorites to pick when I go through my padlocks. I have noticed a different keyway on 1 I had awhile back but I held on to this 1 because it spells ABUS.
Thanks... comparing with different bitting is different. It's one of the reasons I used the point system (and didn't include none removable core locks like the M570 and the 80TI/40). The points are independent of bitting.
The Abus 72/40 comes in many configurations. I have a couple WW keyway 72/40 that are VERY restrictive. Even to .015. of the dozen I have, most of them have anti bypass. They all have serrated key pins and spooled uppers. This has to be the weakest 72/40 I've seen. lol But I guess you gotta go with what you got :) LMK I can send you a WW to compare if you want. Though it might take a week or so to get to you. Great picking, and awesome video as usual!
West Coast Picks Yep yep, I agree with you on the Abus differences between locks. They have several different style keyways as the one I have has the type core that looks like an IC core. with an awfully restricted keyway. And another one with a standard Yale keyway which is more peracentric than this one. Maybe it's a knockoff like a Luie watton Handbag is a beautiful bag but will never be the real deal. lol Awesome pick as always, and thanks for sharing. Cheers!
Well, like you say, this is what I have. I just got a PM from someone offering to send me another variant, so we will probably have an update on this. Thanks.
Well, as Mateusz said, there are two different versions of the Abus 72/40 core, the one you got and a very paracentric one (which does have the flat core holder). I have both versions (well the open keyway one as yours as a 72/30 I got from a friend in America). Both are known to be bypassable, but the other one would have got 3 more points :(. Yeah, I'm known as an Abus fanboy hahaha ;). Still a very nice series, can't wait to see the next one :D.
I can send you the padlock, but it's still an easy pick (even for me :) ) and it doesn't require super thin pick - 0.55 mm (around 0.022 inch) from multipick has enough room. And I still think that ball bearings here are just for show since they are spring-loaded.
This looks exactly like the ABUS 72/40 LOTO padlock I just picked up. EXACTLY. I imagine that's what it is and why it's not as secure as most Abus locks.
A very nice lock for the price. Certainly a fun and challenging pick Allowing the locking mechanism to be bypassed is a rather drastic oversight though.
Can this lock be picked without special tools? I have one locked to the closed end of a snap hook that also holds my gloves for work and I lost the key.
I have one that zips with a diamond I don’t know if they all do but I was going to buy another one and try it. I also tried this core in a few other lock bodies to see if higher core spring tension would stop me from zipping it no luck there yet(I suspect the spools are not completely coming into play, maybe I need better bidding in truth I don’t know). On the other hand the bidding says abus in it soo that’s cool.
Funny - in european version keyway is different, pinning is the same and it's also bypassable. Despite having ball bearings I think it's shimable, because after closing the lock with hasp open you can push the balls in, but why to bother if you can bypass it.
Oh abus! if you weren't so vain and forced your engineers to make an open keyway thats spells your name maybe you couldn't fly a 747 through some of your locks....
Great pick! but this is kind of weird, i just bought one of these myself, and it does have a paracentric keyway. the core housing is slightly different too, it's a single piece, unlike the 2 piece yours is.
Same here. Mine definitely requires a 0.015 pick and I was looking forward to seeing how much quicker LPL could open it than I can :( But alas it's not apples to apples.
LockPickingLawyer sure, i could trade you mine, i've kept it stock, and it only has a little scuffing on the top of the keyway from tensioning it, PM me where to send it to!
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This is exactly what I needed, a perfect guide for not only how to pick and bypass these, but the gutting process as well! Some day I hope to be able to open one of these so easily!
This series is already turning into a bit of an eye opener, great work, looking forward to more surprises in the future
Definitely a few surprises!
1 of my favorites to pick when I go through my padlocks. I have noticed a different keyway on 1 I had awhile back but I held on to this 1 because it spells ABUS.
Just the mini Yale style keyway that we see in other Abus locks would be a nice improvement.
Very quickly done! My 72/40 has just the most evil bitting, while yours looks quite flat. So unfair, lol ;-)
Thanks... comparing with different bitting is different. It's one of the reasons I used the point system (and didn't include none removable core locks like the M570 and the 80TI/40). The points are independent of bitting.
The Abus 72/40 comes in many configurations. I have a couple WW keyway 72/40 that are VERY restrictive. Even to .015.
of the dozen I have, most of them have anti bypass. They all have serrated key pins and spooled uppers.
This has to be the weakest 72/40 I've seen. lol But I guess you gotta go with what you got :)
LMK I can send you a WW to compare if you want. Though it might take a week or so to get to you.
Great picking, and awesome video as usual!
West Coast Picks
Yep yep, I agree with you on the Abus differences between locks. They have several different style keyways as the one I have has the type core that looks like an IC core. with an awfully restricted keyway.
And another one with a standard Yale keyway which is more peracentric than this one.
Maybe it's a knockoff like a
Luie watton Handbag is a beautiful bag but will never be the real deal.
lol
Awesome pick as always, and thanks for sharing.
Cheers!
Well, like you say, this is what I have. I just got a PM from someone offering to send me another variant, so we will probably have an update on this. Thanks.
Great job on the series thus far brother. Thoroughly enjoying it!
It should get an honorary point for having a keyway that spells out ABUS. Cute.
I didn't even know that... If I did I would have taken a point away for prioritizing cutesy BS over security! :-)
LockPickingLawyer
Lmao Haha
Another great video on the series. Thanks.
Thanks
*drives truck through keyway*
Yes, this keyway is pretty bad.
Well, as Mateusz said, there are two different versions of the Abus 72/40 core, the one you got and a very paracentric one (which does have the flat core holder).
I have both versions (well the open keyway one as yours as a 72/30 I got from a friend in America). Both are known to be bypassable, but the other one would have got 3 more points :(. Yeah, I'm known as an Abus fanboy hahaha ;). Still a very nice series, can't wait to see the next one :D.
I'm happy to consider another one if someone sends it to me... after all, I have two keyways for the 1100's in this race.
redcatimaging I think it would also need a non standard pick, so even more points
It's the same tight keyway as the Abus 85/40 (or the 82Ti/70), so yes that might be Flying Locksman :).
I can send you the padlock, but it's still an easy pick (even for me :) ) and it doesn't require super thin pick - 0.55 mm (around 0.022 inch) from multipick has enough room. And I still think that ball bearings here are just for show since they are spring-loaded.
nice video. i guess thats one up for master lock good series keep them coming.😎😎😎😎
Thanks.
They are just loto padlocks though. The bypass comes in handy considering contractors constantly lose their keys.
Great job, very interesting series thanks.
Thanks.
Thx for this excelent vid sir. I wonder how much tension to use...
This looks exactly like the ABUS 72/40 LOTO padlock I just picked up. EXACTLY. I imagine that's what it is and why it's not as secure as most Abus locks.
That's exactly what it is. I have a pile of em. Much nicer than the plastic master lock loto locks.
A very nice lock for the price. Certainly a fun and challenging pick Allowing the locking mechanism to be bypassed is a rather drastic oversight though.
Yes, the bypass is a big problem. Abus should know better!
A real shame as I love this lock😩😢😢
You can't deny the flaws though.🔓
Another great video sir,keep them coming 😘😘😘👍😎😎
Thanks... the bypass is the real issue. Disappointing.
Can this lock be picked without special tools? I have one locked to the closed end of a snap hook that also holds my gloves for work and I lost the key.
I have one that zips with a diamond I don’t know if they all do but I was going to buy another one and try it. I also tried this core in a few other lock bodies to see if higher core spring tension would stop me from zipping it no luck there yet(I suspect the spools are not completely coming into play, maybe I need better bidding in truth I don’t know). On the other hand the bidding says abus in it soo that’s cool.
Is this lock better quality than the common Masterlock laminated padlocks?
wow! abus second last... who'd a thunk it!!
A disappointment, but also not bad, for what it is (a LOTO lock)... just don't mistake this for something that provides any level of security!
LockPickingLawyer I already have 3 on order...! they can be easily modified, so, as always... there's a way out!!
Does a lock get drill protection points if the whole core is made of hardened steel?
Funny - in european version keyway is different, pinning is the same and it's also bypassable. Despite having ball bearings I think it's shimable, because after closing the lock with hasp open you can push the balls in, but why to bother if you can bypass it.
Interesting about the shimable ball bearings... I'll have to look into that. Thanks.
Oh abus! if you weren't so vain and forced your engineers to make an open keyway thats spells your name maybe you couldn't fly a 747 through some of your locks....
So true, sir. ;-)
the Abus should get a point for pin 1 being a small pin
What kind of lishi would you use for this lock?
How many people have a salbert pick
Great pick! but this is kind of weird, i just bought one of these myself, and it does have a paracentric keyway. the core housing is slightly different too, it's a single piece, unlike the 2 piece yours is.
Same here. Mine definitely requires a 0.015 pick and I was looking forward to seeing how much quicker LPL could open it than I can :( But alas it's not apples to apples.
Thanks... If anyone sends me a different variant, I'm happy to include it in the series.
LockPickingLawyer sure, i could trade you mine, i've kept it stock, and it only has a little scuffing on the top of the keyway from tensioning it, PM me where to send it to!
elliott113 Thanks, but I already have a couple others on the way from a different user.
Ohh, ranked below a Master lock. That's gotta hurt.
What's the best in this price range?
I so very much would like to have that blue screwdriver he always uses...
Why can’t my binding order be 1,2,3,4,5,6?? Lol
What a shame that it can be bypassed - I have to check my 72/40. No excuse for that.
Agreed.
Wow, I thought Abus made much better locks then this. Very disappointing.
They do make good locks... this just isn't one of their better ones.