[71] How To Easily Pick A Lock (Explained)

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  • Learn To Pick Your First Lock! It Is Easier Than You Might Think!
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    This video goes over how pin and tumbler locks operate and explains how lock picking works. This video provides you with a strong overview on single pin picking (SPP), zipping, raking, and rocking.
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Komentáře • 332

  • @HelpfulLockPicker
    @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 6 lety +29

    Please Stay Tuned Every Wednesday at 4 pm Eastern for more episodes!
    If you have any questions or suggestions please feel free to leave
    them here and I will do my best to answer them!

    • @kylenolen9546
      @kylenolen9546 Před 3 lety +2

      Just got my first set will be here Monday

  • @ROC14088
    @ROC14088 Před 5 lety +125

    Best video I've come across for a beginner

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 5 lety +16

      Thank you for the kind words! I am glad it helped!

    • @stuartmarkman769
      @stuartmarkman769 Před 3 lety +1

      I sat there and tried to open the lock but i can't seem to get a smooth motion of my pick. I think the tensioner is too wide and is in the way of my pick. I don't think I am holding my tongue right either.

    • @ROC14088
      @ROC14088 Před 3 lety +1

      @@stuartmarkman769 Keep at it mate it's like everything else once you get it

    • @Caedus364
      @Caedus364 Před 11 měsíci +1

      i still can't figure it out

    • @tuggspeedman822
      @tuggspeedman822 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I agree

  • @SamChaneyProductions
    @SamChaneyProductions Před 5 lety +40

    My lockpicking skill increased. I should rest and meditate on what I've learned.

  • @michaelobrien2190
    @michaelobrien2190 Před rokem +5

    I was watching different videos and they were explaining the 'how' but not the 'why' - I.e. as pressure is applied, there's one primary pin at a time providing friction and when you do these in order, you've cracked the lock.
    Thanks for such a great video.

  • @nomadicwolf6132
    @nomadicwolf6132 Před 5 lety +62

    This is probably the most all - inclusive / well rounded video on how to get started picking. I wish I had found it before.
    Thank you, very nice content!

  • @mrtendollarman6157
    @mrtendollarman6157 Před 4 lety +15

    I have never picked a lock in my life but I think I might start as a stress relief hobby. Thank you for this videos!

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 4 lety +3

      Thanks for checking it out! It is a great hobby and also a great community to get involved with

    • @someone7773
      @someone7773 Před rokem +3

      Oh baby this the opposite of stress relief haha this is a skill u have to learn

    • @yinggamer7762
      @yinggamer7762 Před rokem

      Are you a master yet?

    • @mrtendollarman6157
      @mrtendollarman6157 Před rokem +2

      @@yinggamer7762 i masted the practice locks and then i quit. it was fun while it lasted.

  • @barbarathomanek3052
    @barbarathomanek3052 Před rokem +3

    Excellent presentation. I learned more in this video than in the 10 others I watched before it.

  • @rocknrollislife8738
    @rocknrollislife8738 Před 4 lety +11

    Just started my journey as a locksmith and your videos are the best I’ve seen. Very helpful and informative thank you

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 4 lety

      thank you for the kind words so I'm glad they help :-) just remember picking a lock is probably less than 5% of your job

  • @Order4627
    @Order4627 Před rokem +3

    This has to be the most informative lock picking video to date, and I have watched a few. Loads of great tips.

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you for the kind words and I am glad it helps

    • @Turtle_07
      @Turtle_07 Před 26 dny

      This is how I know your a good creator, you are still responding to comments years after the video came out. ​@@HelpfulLockPicker

  • @Texaco4109
    @Texaco4109 Před 5 lety +2

    Your series of videos have been the most informative and well thought out videos on this subject matter I have come across.
    I really like how you break down the mechanics of the lock and a pickers thought process.
    Thank you for taking the time to post these videos

  • @simonsackett
    @simonsackett Před 3 měsíci +1

    Just got my first set of picking tools and this is the best video I've watched!

  • @thehobbist5544
    @thehobbist5544 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Everyone is saying this is the best video for lockpicking so I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I put the tension wrench in, and while constantly applying tension, I rake over the pins over and over and over and not even 1 ever sets. Then when I try single picking the pick is too large and always ends up pushing all the pins upwards instead of just 1 at a time. I know I didn’t get the wrong tool either because it came together in a set.

  • @poly_hexamethyl
    @poly_hexamethyl Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for the great, clear explanations and demos! This makes me want to try learning to pick simple locks for fun!

  • @billyhellmaker
    @billyhellmaker Před 5 měsíci

    This is the best explanation I have seen of all the videos I have watched - big thanks!!

  • @allseeingI5
    @allseeingI5 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Very helpful, straight to the point and informative

  • @raptorrochester
    @raptorrochester Před 4 lety +1

    As a lockpick maker for militarys all over the world and a maker for locksporters, this is hands down the best instructional video I've seen. Absolutely awesome.

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 4 lety

      Thank you for the kind words and I am happy to hear that you feel that way :)

    • @raptorrochester
      @raptorrochester Před 4 lety

      @@HelpfulLockPicker I've seen hundreds of instructionals, many that are used in covert entry classes and they ALL lack clear instructions. You have made lockpicking available to everyone. Another thing people don't understand is that HAVE TO PRACTICE. This is a skill.

  • @sce2282
    @sce2282 Před 8 měsíci

    my first beginner lockpicking set came in today, had to watch the video about single picking 2 times before i got it. Thanks to helpfullockpicker I can now pick locks

  • @CyberAbyss007
    @CyberAbyss007 Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks for the video. After a lot of practice I'm finally getting just the right amount of tension. That was the trickiest part.

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 5 lety +1

      Tension is often the most important part, must keep on practicing! Thanks for checking out the video!

  • @tntanner8480
    @tntanner8480 Před 4 lety

    This is the best video to start by far! Thank you for this video!

  • @billbacardi3262
    @billbacardi3262 Před 6 lety +2

    Another awesome video buddy. Great explanation I really like that your taking your time to do this for all the beginners.

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 6 lety +2

      Bill Bacardi Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad to help out the community. I was glad I was able to put a few of these together before my wedding so their would be no interruption (I got married last Sat)
      My next video is my attempt at teaching tension for standard pins, now that's a hard topic to teach!

    • @billbacardi3262
      @billbacardi3262 Před 6 lety +2

      HelpfulLockPicker That's definitely a hard topic to teach. Congratulations on the marriage my friend.

  • @joshfenton5522
    @joshfenton5522 Před 4 lety

    Great video. Thank you for getting to the point and not being obnoxious.

  • @lil----lil
    @lil----lil Před 7 měsíci

    Very CLEAR & Excellent Presentation!

  • @LegalLockPicker
    @LegalLockPicker Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for this video, I am working on a similar series and thought id share a link of what I watched to learn how to pick and also how important it is to stay current in the community. I really hope you continue and even more help me with that series as well.

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 5 lety

      Thank you for the kind words and I wish you luck with the series. This is a fun hobby and a really great community!

  • @geoffattard6252
    @geoffattard6252 Před 11 dny

    Awesome explanation and video series! Thankyou!
    Watched this series and was able to pick my first lock.
    A couple attempts later and I got it down to 20ish seconds lol (on my transparent padlock haha)

  • @JM-jd7yp
    @JM-jd7yp Před 5 měsíci

    Great content and very patiently explained. Thank you

  • @m_-ph4bt
    @m_-ph4bt Před rokem +1

    I just picked my first lock with this video!! Thank you so much, the rush I felt when it clicked open felt so good. Think this could be the start of a new addiction 😅

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před rokem

      Congrats on the open! How are things going now

    • @Ballistic_Missile.
      @Ballistic_Missile. Před rokem

      Dude help me. i got a padlock. and its like im not even doing anything wrong but the shit jusg wont work. I tension, lightly. Then i individually start feeling every pin NOT A SINGLE ONE OF THEM BINDS. I always just hear 70 clicks per pin because i move the pick just to find out not even one of them set

    • @m_-ph4bt
      @m_-ph4bt Před rokem

      @@HelpfulLockPicker Slowly! Haha. I've picked two more locks, but it's difficult! In a good way though. Developing the sensitivity to the pins is a bit of a challenge, but I've rake picked a few open. With time I'm sure I'll get better though.

  • @AsiaCrasie
    @AsiaCrasie Před 6 lety +7

    I actually got it with this video! Thank you!

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 6 lety +1

      AsiaCrasie you are welcome, congrats on the open!

    • @AsiaCrasie
      @AsiaCrasie Před 6 lety +1

      HelpfulLockPicker By the way, I found it really easy to open the transparent practice lock using any tool in the kit. But when I attack real ones it takes me at least half an hour. Why is that?

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 6 lety +1

      AsiaCrasie Check out my video [112] The clear locks often come pinned in a way so that you do not need to pick all the pins but you can improve them.
      I highly recommend your learn on a Kwikset and progressive pin it

  • @stewartbruce2409
    @stewartbruce2409 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for a brilliantly executed tutorial. I am also impressed with your replies to all the comments. I purchased a lock pin set along with other tools at a garage sale for one dollar. I want to learn the technique to assist others when locked out of their house or vehicle. There is a real high when coming to the rescue of one who is distressed and in need.

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for sharing. I try to reach everyone. I am glad you are enjoying the hobby.

    • @stewartbruce2409
      @stewartbruce2409 Před 3 lety

      @@HelpfulLockPicker Thank you for your reply, will be practicing hopefully soon.

  • @Ianjowett1
    @Ianjowett1 Před 6 lety +2

    now got to 4 seconds on a clear lock like that with a lower tension bar and a standard hook . too easy , going to upgrade , ordered the pin tray and doing the mods you show this weekend to make it a bit harder. . finaly opened the chinese bike lock too and a squire 660 4 lever. going to a car boot sale / swap meet this weekend to try and pick up old locks to play with.
    all thanks to you.

  • @basil4977
    @basil4977 Před 3 lety

    an excellent video and an appropriately named channel, thank you.

  • @wolfie13s
    @wolfie13s Před 4 lety

    Wow. Super simple. Thank you.

  • @joehernandez3269
    @joehernandez3269 Před 3 lety

    Best video thus far. Thanks bro

  • @jpmcpinning4255
    @jpmcpinning4255 Před 6 lety +6

    Nice video. Iooks like it will really help beginners

  • @deborahbatty4869
    @deborahbatty4869 Před 6 lety

    I couldn't do this even after watching a couple vids until I saw your video and I picked it up right away subed

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 6 lety

      Deborah Batty thank you for the kind words and I wish you luck! Check out my progressive lock list in the description to have a good idea where to start. Kwikset also is a great lock to learn on!

  • @DragonKastle
    @DragonKastle Před 5 lety

    I seen a hundred videos. This is best one for beginners.

  • @hairburger62
    @hairburger62 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome tutorial!

  • @iamshakma4231
    @iamshakma4231 Před 3 lety

    awesome video and really well explained. Thank you

  • @eggabacon
    @eggabacon Před 10 měsíci

    Just today I ordered a beginner lockpicking set from Covert Instruments and this video helped clear up some questions I had. One question I do have though which more has to do with the engineering of the lock, what causes one pin to bind and others do not?

  • @Howler02
    @Howler02 Před 2 lety

    Well explained. Thanks

  • @phaseshift943
    @phaseshift943 Před 3 lety +1

    Bout to get ahold of all the iMac computers in my school and sell them on eBay!

  • @kiltedrambler
    @kiltedrambler Před 3 měsíci

    Holy cow! Just opened my first padlock using the zipping method!
    I also never knew about the binding pins.
    Thanks!
    Nope. Just hit an exploit on this cheap lock. But still thanks for the info.

  • @matejmilovanovic922
    @matejmilovanovic922 Před 4 lety

    Superb video,thanks

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 4 lety +1

      thank you for the kind words and I am glad it helps!

    • @matejmilovanovic922
      @matejmilovanovic922 Před 4 lety

      @@HelpfulLockPicker Hey man,do you mind answering my 3 questions i posted today on your "binding order" video?If you could,i'd be supeeeer thankful!

  • @sairaalam1090
    @sairaalam1090 Před 2 lety

    Really helpful thank you so much

  • @lesrinehart933
    @lesrinehart933 Před 11 měsíci

    Excellent thank you

  • @jwang2523
    @jwang2523 Před rokem

    Excellent and clear presentation. In one of your other videos you had recommendations for a basic set of individual picks for a beginner. Can you also share Places to purchase the picks? Thank you.

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 11 měsíci

      I like Peterson lock picks if from US. If from Canada Sparrow is good. If from Europe Multipick is good

  • @rjj374
    @rjj374 Před 5 lety

    Great video bro

  • @YeahClickClack
    @YeahClickClack Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this video

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for checking it out!

    • @YeahClickClack
      @YeahClickClack Před 3 lety

      @@HelpfulLockPicker your videos are extremely helpful. I’m subscribed. I’m just starting out,I’ve got raking down with some of my locks,but I’m working on using hooks with the binding order of the locks. I just watched your video on that. It was super helpful.

  • @omg_wtf
    @omg_wtf Před 5 lety

    Excellent thanks for sharing

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for checking it out!

    • @omg_wtf
      @omg_wtf Před 5 lety

      Man i love new hobbies! Being really crap and practicing loads and soaking it all up like a sponge. It's what life is all about!

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 5 lety

      @@omg_wtf If you would like to have a great resource check out my Lock Picking Home School playlist it will help you learn from zero experience to an intermediate level.

  • @BlueShadow777
    @BlueShadow777 Před 3 lety +3

    I’m just starting off in lock-picking and I thank you for this excellent explanatory video... the best beginners video I’ve seen! However, there’s something I’m still not clear on... The concept of the ‘order’.
    I’m successfully picking my see-through practice padlock and I can feel the shear-line clicks happening. My problem is understanding why there is an ‘order’. Does this mean they have to be accessed in that particular sequence?
    Am I therefore opening the padlock purely by chance as I don’t acknowledge myself hitting the clicks in any particular order.
    If not, then why the mention of a particular ‘order’?
    Confused.
    Appreciating advice/clarity on this.

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 3 lety

      Check out this video and let me know if it helps :) czcams.com/video/dkps2LIZc5g/video.html

  • @fabiandaroca
    @fabiandaroca Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you!!

  • @Marcos_Bronx
    @Marcos_Bronx Před 3 lety +1

    *Incrível!! Infelizmente eu não entendo inglês eu sou brasileiro. Mas adorei o seu vídeo e as técnicas usadas! Queria muito saber o que você falou. Parabéns pelo vídeo, eu me inscrevi no seu canal!* 👏👏👏

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 3 lety

      .

    • @christopherlee7334
      @christopherlee7334 Před 10 měsíci

      I don't know if it works for you, but CZcams has the ability to automatically generate captions in your language for the video.

  • @juanfranciscosantana4793

    Thanks very much .

  • @Brossandwich
    @Brossandwich Před 11 měsíci +1

    and what should I do when I use tactic single pin picking and i don't hear the 3 pins sound how they click?

  • @dnarodovich
    @dnarodovich Před 5 lety +1

    amazing.

  • @KipperSarnie
    @KipperSarnie Před 5 lety

    Grrrrr! I want to open a padlocked field gate, all legal, practised on a lock with paper clip, wow was I impressed but then couldn't do it again.
    So I bought some tools & a practice lock, impressed again.
    Today, quick practise this morning.
    Excellent 2 locks picked in a matter of seconds, I'm thinking of adding "Master Locksmith" to my letter heads!
    Just thought I'd test my "Skills" before heading out this afternoon............. Have you ever seen an old man cry?

  • @haselni
    @haselni Před 5 lety +3

    Where I live the locks are mounted the other way around, so I can't feel the difference between a set pin, a binding pin, and an overset pin as I have no gravity to get it back out of its recession.

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 5 lety

      You can still feel it, it's just a different feeling. Learning locks oriented that was is a very attainable skill you just need to get used to it

  • @strawberryblaze8693
    @strawberryblaze8693 Před 3 lety

    11/86 videos watched! good refresher or for beginners

  • @eagleeyeviewimages
    @eagleeyeviewimages Před rokem

    Thanks 👍

  • @kcscott11
    @kcscott11 Před 7 měsíci

    Dang, I just got my first master lock open lol. Its super fun, and ridiculously aggravating at same time lol

  • @stranraerfromafar9672
    @stranraerfromafar9672 Před 4 lety

    nice one

  • @JohnDoe-vq8bg
    @JohnDoe-vq8bg Před 4 lety

    Tickling the algorithms! Best regards!

  • @gillsgills
    @gillsgills Před 4 lety

    Thanks for such a quality illustration/demonstration/explanation. I’m trying to understand some of the nuances of what’s happening with the SPP, when you’re talking about the clicks. Because sometimes you said “little click” and it didn’t seem like the pin set, like the first little click on 2. And, you said “nothing on 3” when it seemed to somehow already have been set, or you had just set it and it didn’t click. So you end up not feeling all the clicks but still they are all setting somehow. Do you have any videos that go into those details?

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 4 lety +1

      Maybe my video on the different pin states. Check out my lock picking home school playlist

    • @gillsgills
      @gillsgills Před 4 lety

      HelpfulLockPicker I’ll give those a look, thanks!

  • @bijankumarmajumdar4524

    Best video. Pl produce lecture on ordinary pad lock

  • @Marcos_Bronx
    @Marcos_Bronx Před 3 lety +1

    Good afternoon! (SPP) Do I need to unlock the pins that are hard first and then the pins that are loose?

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 3 lety

      It is whichever one is binding. The harder binding pin sounds correct to go after first

  • @mapagmasidtv
    @mapagmasidtv Před 2 měsíci

    EurekA!!!! Ur explanation is the bomb im now a self certified pick master thanks to ur yt channel i just hit sub

  • @meandme1917
    @meandme1917 Před 3 lety

    How do you go about choosing the best tension tool for any given lock? I have a picking set and it has a kazzillion different tension tools. How do you select the correct one?

  • @cjdelphi
    @cjdelphi Před 5 lety +11

    Where did you get this lock from? I bought the clear lock like this one but there's no binding order, no security pins and just farting near it opens it

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 5 lety +1

      cjdelphi You can take the lock apart, turn the driver pins upside down, and add some shorter keypins so none sit at the shearline

    • @cjdelphi
      @cjdelphi Před 5 lety +1

      HelpfulLockPicker i see, not a standard lock then, thanks!

    • @brethager3265
      @brethager3265 Před 3 lety

      Search on wish. Do you sell many types of clear locks like this one you practice with each one over and over. Changing through different ones as you go so you don't get into a set habit.

  • @Fr0ntSight
    @Fr0ntSight Před 4 lety

    Is that practice lock particularly easy to pick? I haven't seen so many single attempt successes before.
    I am practicing on a southord st-34. A supposedly basic acrylic practice lock. I can't get it open raking it, zipping it, or trying to SPP it. I suck though and just started.
    I know its impossible for you to tell me what i'm doing wrong but do you know if this particular practice lock is more difficult? I am trying to pick it using a southord pxs-17 set.
    Thanks for the videos...great job! Awesome camera setup and very well explained. Thank you.

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 4 lety

      From my experience, these clear locks are quite easy. What might be better because it is more realistic is to get a cutaway lock. Also, I recommend buying a Kwikset lock because you it has an open keyway, is easy to pick, and can be re-pinned. It takes a lot of time to start to understand what you are feeling and you just need to keep practice and let time do its thing.

  • @gamenyte
    @gamenyte Před 4 lety

    Hey! Great video. I thought picking locks would be a fun thing to learn during quarantine. And I'm trying to do two hairpin lockpicking. One for tension and the other for the cylinders/actually unlocking it. I'm mostly confused on where and how to insert the tools into the lock. Could you help?

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 4 lety

      This method is quite hard. I wold check out my video on "tensioning" in my Lock Picking Home School playlist. It will show you all the various approaches.

    • @gamenyte
      @gamenyte Před 4 lety

      @@HelpfulLockPicker Awesome! Thanks!

  • @Soooothsayer
    @Soooothsayer Před 6 lety +1

    Would it be possible to create a 'master key' where the key is just one height at the end. The cuts could all be at a height tall enough to cause all the pins to be out of the core. Would that work?

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 6 lety +3

      Azor ahai Check out my video [53]. What you are describing is a comb pick. It is a bypass method that works on only some of the cheaper locks

    • @DinnerForkTongue
      @DinnerForkTongue Před 5 lety

      @@HelpfulLockPicker
      Cheaper locks with long keyways, right?

  • @elefucious
    @elefucious Před rokem

    Hi there. I'm confused what to do with the tension hand. When do I know when to turn the "key." Does each click signal to turn the tension tool a bit more until you can open it?

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 11 měsíci

      I would watch a few more of my Lock Picking Home School videos. There is good information there

  • @michaeljenkins5783
    @michaeljenkins5783 Před 6 lety

    THANKYOU!!!!!!!!!

  • @LeoMoralesSr
    @LeoMoralesSr Před 4 lety

    Do you have an ignition lock picking video? Or even just a double sided pin tumbler?

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 4 lety

      I have picked double sided wafer locks which is pretty close to an ignition lock. Check out my video on how to pick a wafer lock. Picking an ignition is not a good idea as you don't want to break it or pick a lock which you don't own

  • @caitlinrobertson3780
    @caitlinrobertson3780 Před 3 lety

    once the ins are up, do you have to hold them there or do u use tension to hold them there?

  • @gardnerdean
    @gardnerdean Před 4 lety

    Many thanks for your extremely helpful videos. The links to Amazon for clear padlocks go to Page Not Found. Searching Amazon I can't find a clear padlock that's been listed for more than a few months and with good reviews. Any suggestions on where to get a good quality clear padlock and/or cutaway?

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 4 lety

      Banggood.com sells them for a cheap price and they are all pretty much the same quality

    • @gardnerdean
      @gardnerdean Před 4 lety

      @@HelpfulLockPicker Thanks. I'll check them out. By the way, yesterday I opened my 1st lock, a masterlock model 3 using a standard hook. I could feel Springy but had trouble feeling Binding and hearing the Set. But it was only my first attempt and hopefully I'll get better.

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 4 lety

      @@gardnerdean congrats on the open! Being able to discern the feedback will come with time.

    • @gardnerdean
      @gardnerdean Před 4 lety

      @@HelpfulLockPicker Thanks! It's already getting easier. The first day it took 38 minutes to open model-3 because it was all new. But the next day I opened it in seconds. Then I tried model-140 and opened it 2 times in seconds also. Honestly, they are opening more by accident than by skill but at least I know what I'm trying to learn and I'm starting to feel it better. Thanks again. Your videos are the most helpful I've seen.

  • @Matt-wg9xn
    @Matt-wg9xn Před rokem

    I am struggling mightily with seemingly getting all the pins clear of the shear line and the lock turning a smidge but not being "unlocked". I assume that's related to the bit about binding/non-binding pins?

  • @quantametric
    @quantametric Před 5 lety +1

    Just started half an hour ago. Single picking seems to be the only one thats worked for me so far, just opened my first lock, a 5 pin. What a rush.

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 5 lety

      Congrats on the success! Check out my Lock Picking Home School series for more helpful videos :)

  • @rossliu1621
    @rossliu1621 Před 2 lety

    Hi Sir, I'm trying to lock pic with my beginner set. I was able to rake with the L and bogonta before, and I was trying to do so by raking such that evyerhting was lined up purposely. Is that how it is supposed to be, or is it just shear luck of going back and forth? I've been looking at your technique and it seems to just unlock with going back and forth which i've tried but sadly unable to unlock
    my second question is regarding single lock picking. when we are setting and picking the lock, should we be applying a constant tension force thorught hat picking process? i've watched this video and your single lock pick video, and i understnad the concept but i legit cant tell if my pins are dropping and thats the click , or if the click sound im hearing was just my pick going in. I've tried single picking and i still cant getit to work, and it is jsut a beginner lock :( do you have any tips?

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 2 lety +1

      You provide a constant (static) tension more for just standard pins. Once you get to security pins you need to vary it. You need to lighten up for serrated, allow for counter rotation with spools, etc.
      Raking is in part luck but you can also sort of feel how picked the lock is by how they are binidng. Sometimes you change your tension or times switch to spp to finish it off.

    • @rossliu1621
      @rossliu1621 Před 2 lety

      @@HelpfulLockPicker Thank you for your fast and detailed reply! Re the constant tension, would that mean applying the tension such that the wrench can be in that position without my finger on it? i found i was able to SPP when i applied tension to thepoint where the wrench was stuck in the keyhole, but i wasnt sure if that was too much tension.
      should the finger be on it the whole time to adjust for the pressure ?

  • @donaldtrump384
    @donaldtrump384 Před 3 lety +1

    so when i put the pick in, it gets stuck on something, i can get past the first 3-4 pins then it just stops, and idk how to get it past
    should i go in at an angle?

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 3 lety

      Is it on the lock? It could be too thick for the keyway

    • @donaldtrump384
      @donaldtrump384 Před 3 lety +1

      HelpfulLockPicker heres thr thing, if i push the hook against thr blockage and then push up, it lets the pin through, leading me to beleive that its a pin, is that what a binding pin feels like?

  • @SadisticPicker
    @SadisticPicker Před 2 lety

    Do ya have anymore of them round American locks for sale. I’d luv to buy one if so. Been looking for about 8 months😂👏

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 2 lety +1

      I don't have any that I would like to sell. They pop up on eBay from time to time. I honestly haven't looked recently

    • @SadisticPicker
      @SadisticPicker Před 2 lety

      @@HelpfulLockPicker I figured. I hadn’t noticed how long ago this was. Something was posted that linked to this. I thought it was more recent😂. I’ll find one yet. I’ve passed on a few that were just crazy priced I thought. Anyhow thanks for reply

  • @Sniper_Thief
    @Sniper_Thief Před 2 lety

    I tried the single pin picking method at 4:19 and I couldn't hear any audible clicks whatsoever on the pins even when I went over a second time. Is it that I'm not using the tension wrench appropriately or could it just be the padlock itself?

  • @wasreallygoodnikka
    @wasreallygoodnikka Před 2 lety

    I'm very curious about all the pins moving while you're single picking. Why don't the other pins get affected, as in you're trying to get number 4 to bind, but i see 1, 2 and 3 all moving at the same time. Don't they get moved out of position?

  • @northbaseuk882
    @northbaseuk882 Před 4 lety

    After maybe 4 hours of practice I am getting the hang of using a bogata and city rake on some cheaper locks, some I find easier to open left handed. SPP though...I cant seem to get the hang of. I opened one lock with it - but it just felt like a fluke. I haven't bothered with a "practice lock", just went to several hardware stores and bought a few different brands and varieties. I am finding it difficult to fit my standard hook into the keyway along with my tension tools, and when I do I find I just cannot set pins...it's harder than it looks.

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 4 lety

      It takes time and it feels like a guessing game and luck for quite some time. You are not alone :)
      I would suggest getting some top of the keyway tensioners. They often allow for more room and better feedback for SPP

    • @northbaseuk882
      @northbaseuk882 Před 4 lety

      @@HelpfulLockPicker Thanks, after posting this comment last night I practiced a bit longer and most definately felt like I had got the hang of correct tension and city raking. less really seems like more, and I found I got more success with a more springy tensioner. I had modified one to begin with to be used in the top of the keyway and actually broke a couple of cylinders - so I was obviously being too rough. If you check out my channel you might understand why I really want to get good at this fine art. ;) Subscribed to you anyway.

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 4 lety

      @UCV5R0eDBknFvm3mdGSj7ECw Congrats on the success!

  • @terrysmith1790
    @terrysmith1790 Před 5 lety

    To HelpfulockPicker How do you pick a euro evo lock. That has 6 tumblers, 2 anti drill pins and 8 bump resistant guard pins. The anti drill pins are at the front inside of the lock and the bump resistant guard pins have 4 pins on each side. Can you pick one of these locks

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 5 lety +2

      Terry Smith I would have to look at it in person to get a better idea. Sometimes those side pins are passive and do it effect lock picking at all.
      Assuming if they were passive, the lock would pick like any other lock but it might be harder due to tighter tolerances

  • @firefurygaming9430
    @firefurygaming9430 Před 6 lety +10

    Raking is the easiest for me (I just started)

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 6 lety

      calebpro I enjoy it, it is a very practical approach

    • @ROC14088
      @ROC14088 Před 5 lety +2

      Yeah I'm OK at raking but picking is a skill that I have not yet mastered I might add

    • @DinnerForkTongue
      @DinnerForkTongue Před 5 lety +1

      I prefer the art of single pin picking.

    • @yoruichixx6951
      @yoruichixx6951 Před 4 lety

      @@DinnerForkTongue and you get bragging rights

  • @akaniichan
    @akaniichan Před 4 lety

    I still dont understand what binding is and why they have certain order for it, can you explain?

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 4 lety

      Check out my Lock Picking Hike School playlist and I have a video specifically on Binding Order

  • @J.Bankrupt
    @J.Bankrupt Před 3 lety

    I have the silicone lock and I can pick that one. Someone gave me an Oxloc lock. Do you thick I can practice on that one too?
    And i did see the link to bangood but I already have an account on aliexpress.
    Do you know a good lock pick on aliexpres?
    Btw thx for making videos😁
    (English is not my first language😂😂😅😅😅)
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  • @antdx316
    @antdx316 Před 2 lety

    how much tension are you supposed to put on the turning bar?

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 2 lety

      It is something that is hard to give a number on. I would try using so much all the pins bind and the loosen up from there

    • @antdx316
      @antdx316 Před 2 lety

      ​@@HelpfulLockPicker I got 3 locks from the lockpick kit and found using 3-4 of the tools made it work and can even just get it done many times with succession with only 2 of them. If I try to make 1 of them work over the other, I have a hard time which is why I use the other one of the 2. The other 2 of the 4 work as good but not As easy. I haven't tried all the other ones.

  • @mrandymartin1
    @mrandymartin1 Před 4 lety

    I can open practice locks, however, when I try the same techniques on "real " locks, I find
    1) more than one pin is binding at the same time (3 pins on one lock !)
    2) I can't get to pin 4, (binding pin) because the pick puts pressure on pin 2 and "sets" it.
    Any tips ?

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 4 lety

      You might have a pick with too tall of a shank height and it is getting in the way.
      Do you own any other fix? Also having a multiple binders likely means you're using too much tension

    • @mrandymartin1
      @mrandymartin1 Před 4 lety

      @@HelpfulLockPicker
      Thanks for your reply, I've just bought another set of picks, but... I've let off a bit of tension, and read up on spool pins, I think this is what's catching me out

  • @ltsMeNoodle
    @ltsMeNoodle Před 3 lety

    I got my first lock picking set today. I can't really hear clicking or feel if the pin is biding. :/ Can you help me?

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 3 lety +1

      This really depends on skill, the lock, amount of tension, etc. Just take it one step at a time and it will all come together eventually. Check out my Lock Picking Home School: czcams.com/play/PLmCWiTycBRr2ydL3SEmLVgzqGZskL0uz_.html There is a lot of great info in there.

    • @ltsMeNoodle
      @ltsMeNoodle Před 3 lety

      @@HelpfulLockPicker alright, thanks

  • @littleskye8456
    @littleskye8456 Před 4 měsíci

    I've been trying a practice lock for 5 hours now, still nothing how do people do it in 2 minutes

  • @tobbanimations4599
    @tobbanimations4599 Před 2 lety

    Does this work for locks after that too?

  • @reijien4374
    @reijien4374 Před 5 lety

    I’m getting one soon and I just gotta ask how do you know how deep your pick is when you pick a lock that’s not transparent

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 5 lety

      It is practice. You can start by places the pick in the back of the lock and counting the pins, you will eventually get a feel for it

    • @reijien4374
      @reijien4374 Před 5 lety

      HelpfulLockPicker So through experience I can get used to picking a lock?

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 5 lety

      @@reijien4374 Yes, it is a good approach

    • @reijien4374
      @reijien4374 Před 5 lety

      HelpfulLockPicker How long have you been picking locks?

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 5 lety

      @@reijien4374 about 3 years

  • @ManosTheOne
    @ManosTheOne Před 3 lety +1

    I picked my first lock and it roated 180 degrees and now it's stuck and the key won't enter. Why did this happen? Is there a way to fix it? Is there a way to prevent it from happening in the future?

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 3 lety +1

      Some plugs have holes at the bottom. When turned 180 the driver pins pushed through and dropped your pins out of your lock. You will likely need to take the whole lock apart to fix it.

    • @ManosTheOne
      @ManosTheOne Před 3 lety

      @@HelpfulLockPicker Thank you very much for the info!

    • @ManosTheOne
      @ManosTheOne Před 3 lety

      @@HelpfulLockPicker So actually I went to the locksmith and he told me that the driver pins just push on the plug a bit and all I have to do is insert my hook "upside-down" and push the drivers pins back, and it worked. I'm just posting this for future reference. Thanks for the info anyway and thank you for your very helpful videos!.

  • @_dr1ft_667
    @_dr1ft_667 Před 6 lety

    where can u get the tools to pick locks

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 6 lety

      DPdrift gameing There three big manufactures are: Peterson, Sparrow, and Southord. You can get off brand picks cheaply on banggood.com and dhgate.com

    • @_dr1ft_667
      @_dr1ft_667 Před 6 lety

      thanks really helpful

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 6 lety

      No problem, if you have any questions down the road feel free to ask. Also, you might be interested in checking out www.reddit.com/r/lockpicking it is a pretty cool sub on locksport.

  • @jonniebrasco68
    @jonniebrasco68 Před 27 dny +1

    I can’t get mine open

  • @sunrise-rc5gh
    @sunrise-rc5gh Před rokem

    my pins don’t click, and the pins don’t stay at the sheer line if set. how should i pick it?

  • @nameless-su2vo
    @nameless-su2vo Před 3 lety

    im really confused about the goal, like am i supposed to move the pins in a specific order or just turn them to one side completely?

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 3 lety

      Lift until you finding a binding pin, set it, move to the next

    • @nameless-su2vo
      @nameless-su2vo Před 3 lety

      HelpfulLockPicker ok thanks, im very new to lockpicking

    • @nameless-su2vo
      @nameless-su2vo Před 3 lety

      HelpfulLockPicker i bought a lockpicking training set but the instructions aren’t that helpful

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 3 lety

      @@nameless-su2vo feel free to continue asking questions

  • @480borat
    @480borat Před 3 lety

    Thanks to you, I was able to single pin pick my first padlock in about 15 minutes. Fantastic video for beginners. Thank you.

    • @HelpfulLockPicker
      @HelpfulLockPicker  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for the kind words and I am glad it helped

    • @curtbrick2995
      @curtbrick2995 Před 2 lety

      Dude I don’t get it. I’ve been here for 3 hours finding different videos and I’ve only done it once with a rake accidentally

  • @mariamadera2417
    @mariamadera2417 Před 6 lety +1

    Where can I get this locked ?