I've carefully watched your decoding to understand how I can get my hitch vault unlocked. At 3:57 your clip briefly shows the 'thin shim of metal with a notch cut cut in it' and I want to make this so that I can decode my vault. I think it's stuck somehow and my code doesn't release the lever to open it. I checked out your link to the 'covertinstruments' webpage and I really don't want the stuff that they present there.....I'm not interested in being able to break into any lock. Can you help me with a picture of your tool so that I can replicate it and then try to follow your steps to align the locking mechanism? THX in advance. Gary
@user-ob3fe7gp4p6 ай бұрын
Curious question here - If you have access to the backing plate, would it be possible and/or potentially more efficient to delicately reset the dials internally to a new combination? Or at perhaps at least disengage the reset screw to allow such?
@theareticallysecure4 ай бұрын
Yes, but when it's inserted into the casing, the back plate is inaccessible.
@theRodofwar7 ай бұрын
this same lock that I have is stuck open . how do you handle this situation ???
@theareticallysecure4 ай бұрын
Is it stuck open because it doesn't move, or because you don't have the combination?
@theRodofwar4 ай бұрын
because I DO NOT have the combo@@theareticallysecure
@shadowshadow24857 ай бұрын
Good video , good explanation , I just wonder what the bitting on the looked like , thanks
@theareticallysecure4 ай бұрын
I have long since lost the key, sorry.
@naylyx9 ай бұрын
"You're Winner!" (^-^")
@PickingPrincipals9 ай бұрын
Nicely picked. I haven’t met a discus lock yet, tame or in the wild. Congrats Skwiggledork!
@theareticallysecure9 ай бұрын
Thanks! I've encountered a few wild ones before. They're actually quite harmless and easy to tame for the most part.
@skwiggledork9 ай бұрын
Omg! I'm so excited. I can't figure out how to message you though.
@theareticallysecure9 ай бұрын
Glad we got it sorted!
@PickSmith1229 ай бұрын
Congrats Skwiggle! 🍻✌🏻🌶
@jeffandthings779 ай бұрын
Those disk locks can be a real bear. Nice job. And congrats to the winner!!
@theareticallysecure9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Some are for sure, but this one didn't even have security pins.
@chriscapune78739 ай бұрын
Congratulations to the winner!!!🥳🐈⬛🐾🐈🐾👏👏👏
@naylyx9 ай бұрын
The amount of work that went with not just making the picks but the editing, voice over... - A true masterpiece (^-^)
@theareticallysecure9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@PickSmith1229 ай бұрын
Very cool way to make and finish the picks. I like the way they turned out. Welcome back ✌🏻🌶
@theareticallysecure9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@LockHeatLockpicking9 ай бұрын
Welcome back! Love this serie and the picks! So what exactly does one have to do to be entered into the draw?
@theareticallysecure9 ай бұрын
It's in the first video in the series. If you like, subscribe, and comment, the winner will be selected at random from that one! :)
@LockHeatLockpicking9 ай бұрын
@@theareticallysecure Ah cool! Its has been a while ;-)
@theareticallysecure9 ай бұрын
Haha yeah. A *lot* has gone on between then and now, but I'm back!
@chriscapune78739 ай бұрын
Great work!!! 🐈⬛🐾🐈🐾👍👏👏👏
@theareticallysecure9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@jeffandthings779 ай бұрын
I haven't gotten to watch this yet....but excited to see you back! I've been anxiously waiting the continuation of this series.
@theareticallysecure9 ай бұрын
Thank you! It's been wild over here, but I'll be back on schedule now.
@jeffandthings779 ай бұрын
@@theareticallysecure Truly glad to hear that. In a post-covid world....the mind worries when someone disappears for a while! Glad you're back for sure. Great job with such a great walk through.
@Daniel-qw5ve11 ай бұрын
Masterlock….continuing to impress. Next up….master puck locks
@theareticallysecure9 ай бұрын
Yeah, for sure. I have a few more Master Lock videos in mind for sure!
@onthedry8386 Жыл бұрын
very well done to the point,,,, no rambling on great stuff
@theareticallysecure9 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@seankennicott6190 Жыл бұрын
when applying tension, are you pulling or pushing?
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
I am pulling the shackle.
@PickingPrincipals Жыл бұрын
Nice work - I’m eager to see the wood handles you craft for these as well
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
Thanks! The video is nearly ready!
@Nicks-Picks Жыл бұрын
Really enjoying how these are coming along . Nice work👍😁
@Nicks-Picks Жыл бұрын
Very cool, I can see your channel growing very quickly 🤜🤛👍😁🍻
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Nicks-Picks Жыл бұрын
Great series, love seeing how different people do things differently. Have a great Sunday 🤜🤛👍😁
@Nicks-Picks Жыл бұрын
Nice. Just found your channel through picking time. Congratulations on the 100 subs👍😁🤜🤛
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lockpickingsic Жыл бұрын
Very cool! I'd really like to enter the draw 😊 Did you print those templates on simple paper and glued them on? Thanks for sharing!
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
Yes, I did. I made sure that they're the same size as commercially available ones, too. That way when the tip breaks, if you don't have the time, tools, it's ability to make them, you can simply buy pick blanks.
@minmatenx Жыл бұрын
Oh. Oh this is awesome.
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@paulfusonart Жыл бұрын
It was great to meet you today. I definitely want to pick up one of those covert carrier tools now. 😊
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
Great to meet you as well!
@attilasand4406 Жыл бұрын
awesome, im definately also gonna look into making my own tools after i moved to a diffrent place. looks like alot of fun!
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
It's a lot of fun.
@johncooper9887 Жыл бұрын
Good info for beginners, keep it up
@naylyx Жыл бұрын
Thea, thank you for showing how very vulnerable these locks are!
@LunaofNights Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@silathree4890 Жыл бұрын
Yes sister thank you for sharing
@dogwin7759 Жыл бұрын
Fiddlyfaddly
@j.gabriel8573 Жыл бұрын
Definitely a different approach to pick making, welcome to the world of LockSport 🤗
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@grinandferret Жыл бұрын
I love the way that you show different methods for accomplishing the same results. I’m sure that’s truly helpful for those who have limited equipment or personal preferences for how they tackle their projects.
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@PocketWomen Жыл бұрын
This is a very good series you are making on it. Cheers.
@terrybpickin9941 Жыл бұрын
Looking good😃👍 I can't wait to see the next step
@chriscapune7873 Жыл бұрын
Great video 😃 good information!!!! 🐈⬛🐾🐈🐾👍👍👍👍
@AEON. Жыл бұрын
Now 150 subs!
@leglesslockpicker Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on reaching 100 subs 👏👏👏 Can't wait to see the end product
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@PickSmith122 Жыл бұрын
So cool to see this process and the explanations were perfect. I was going to ask about what oil could be used? Will any oils work? Looking forward to the rest of the series ✌🏻🌶
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
There are a number of oils that can be used for it. General rule of thumb is the higher the smoke point, the better. Outside of motor oil, a lot of people use olive oil for a quench. I prefer motor oil partially because it's free. I would have to dispose of it if I didn't use it after an oil change. Plus, it's *far* less likely to catch on fire in a problematic way. With larger pieces, it often has a *little* fire, but not a threatening amount, and it is extinguished as it pulls the heat out of the work piece.
@rinolockkeylocksport5812 Жыл бұрын
Could have made a probe or knife out of the broken on...but great explanation on tempering!
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
Haha yeah, that occurred to me *after* I used it as a more visible example of the temper.
@chriscapune7873 Жыл бұрын
Great video!!! 🐈⬛🐾🐈🐾👍
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@Dmaclocksport Жыл бұрын
Another very interesting video. I have very limited metal working knowledge but have made many full custom picks using 301 HY stainless steel. I mostly shape the tip using hacksaw and files to keep the down for fear of weakening the steel. Using the Dremmel to cut the steel saved you time, but because it was heated up, you had to temper it. Which seemingly added back the time with interest and is also a complicated process for someone without the required skills or knowledge. My question to you as a blacksmith is, when making pick tips, are there benefits of your method? Is it better to use no heat when shaping the tips or to use heat then temper the steel afterwards?
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
It really depends on quantity. If you're making several pick tips, it's far quicker to use the Dremel, then heat treat. If you're making one or two, it's quicker to use a file and not need the heat treat step. If you're starting with properly heat treated metal, there's no benefit other than time savings with a high quantity. However, there is also no benefit to using the file and hacksaw if you're making more than about two of them if you are able to properly HT the picks yourself. The temper itself takes more time, but that's idle time that you can spend doing anything else. I just set a timer so I know when to go outside again and restart the heat cycle.
@PocketWomen Жыл бұрын
This was an excellent process to watch. These picks are going to be awesome. Thanks for doing these how to videos, cheers
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@LockHeatLockpicking Жыл бұрын
WOw this is a very interesting series. Keep m coming!
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@terrybpickin9941 Жыл бұрын
Wow, your methods are amazing for preparing your profiles. Your process is fascinating. I can't wait until the next step 😃👍👌
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊 The next step will be getting the picks all shiny and smooth so they don't catch on anything inside a keyway. Of course, this also makes them look good! Dual benefit!
@terrybpickin9941 Жыл бұрын
Cool give away 😎 👍 I've just found you trough picking time with ladylocks. Love watching pick making videos for new techniques 😀 I know who I'll be binge watching today
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I love learning new techniques, too,
@PocketWomen Жыл бұрын
That is very cool that you know and have the tools to heat treat the steel. It will be interesting to see how that part of the process is done. Thanks for this video, cheers
@PocketWomen Жыл бұрын
I like the idea of gluing the pattern onto the steel, I've always just done free hand and hoped for the best!. Thanks for showing your process. New to your channel found you through watching Picking Time with Lockheat and Lady Locks, cheers
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I could share some new info!
@gkeyman565 Жыл бұрын
Nice job, I have a had most of my brinks locks with spools, some aren't even active because of pinning. But at least they tried. Have a great day
@theareticallysecure Жыл бұрын
Right? They seem to follow the strategy of "what if Master Lock, but with *ONE* security pin?"