Out of all the "lock pick tutorials" yours are the most informative. Thank you for the knowledge and the start of a new skill.
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
thank you for the kind words! I'm glad they help
@bwobbles2368 Жыл бұрын
💯 thank you for the tutorials! I enjoy the other locksport channels but they usually lack in depth explanations.
@VincentWestbergАй бұрын
(2024) This video taught me about wafer locks and different styles of picks. I was recently at Def Con and the lockpicking village ran out of the set I wanted. A co worker gave me all his spare picks, With this video I was able to pick a gun lock that I no longer have the key to. So my first picked lock was a double sided wafer lock. Thanks
@foffingCh.4 жыл бұрын
This video was actually an incredible discovery for me! I’m a very new picker, like as of two weeks ago, when I was bored at the job I was working at. There were a few drawers with locks (the keys were there, and I was meant to be sorting through them, nothing criminal) so I looked up some basic lock picking tutorials, and make my own pick, rake, and tension wrench out of paper clips and with much effort managed to open two of them, the tension I needed to apply to actually turn the core was nearly too much for the wrench to handle and sometimes I couldn’t tell if I was actually turning it, or bending it, but I have spent the last few weeks of looking at pin picking videos wondering why the key pins look nothing like the weird boxy pins I had been wrangling, and I only just now discovered that they were waffers, and that I thought I was operating a completely different kind of lock! I had been trying to do things like feel out the “pins” and see if any were sticking, but in reality I’ve never picked the most common type! So in the end, I had quite a laugh at my own expense, and learned something new.
@HelpfulLockPicker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@hamskoolie97063 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I bought a 40' skoolie and I'm trying to get the locks sorted. Had all but one opened as they weren't locked or were standard keys. Bought a $20 lock pick set from Amazon with three clear plastic pin locks and practiced MAYBE an hour total on those. Then watched this vid as the one in the bus is a wafer. 5-10 minutes after watching this vid I had the lock open. THANKS, saved a bunch from the lock smith.
@HelpfulLockPicker3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and congrats on your success!
@hamskoolie97063 жыл бұрын
@@HelpfulLockPicker Being a mechanic (retired) I may now have to start a new drawer in my tool box.
@GogiRegion4 жыл бұрын
I just got a lock box for my room, and I wanted to make sure that if I lost the key I could still get into it, and this video was exactly what I needed for that!
@HelpfulLockPicker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out but remember it's not good practice to pick locks in use!
@jilledubois5883 Жыл бұрын
@@HelpfulLockPickerwhy not?
@JanisMisins-vb5co10 ай бұрын
Because lockpickng locks you use is quite damaging to the pins. Maybe you break off your tool inside the lock. Picking locks you rely on puts them at risk of becoming unusable. Watch some LockPickingLawyer videos, he preaches this principle. Hope this helps.
@jameyspielt Жыл бұрын
thank you... i managed to open my old cheap safe with your help.. and i am a total noob on picking. thank you.
@HelpfulLockPicker Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and I am glad this helped
@adonikam14 жыл бұрын
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!!! You're a Awsome Picker and teacher!!!
@HelpfulLockPicker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words
@victor75306 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your very clear and comprehensive explanation. You have enhanced my understanding of wafer locks. Great video! Thanks again.
@HelpfulLockPicker6 жыл бұрын
Victor HAVEN thank you for the kind words, I am glad it helped:)
@paulvalley21255 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Just staring. That was very helpful for me. Looking for a vice, pin tables, tools and locks to start. Found and old lock in the drawer and picked it open for the first time 3 days ago with a home grown pick and tensioner. 😊 Pretty pleased with myself and I think I found a new hobby. Take care.
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
Congrats in the open and welcome to the hobby!
@HelpfulLockPicker6 жыл бұрын
Please Stay Tuned Every Wednesday For More Episodes To Come! Thank You to theboredlockpicker for pointing out that there is a difference between a Try-Out Key and an Auto Jiggler. Today, the terms seem to commonly get intertwined but there is a big difference. A Try-Out Key you do not jiggle at all, it is essentially a pre-cut key and you just try one after the other hoping one will open the lock. An Auto Jiggler is what was shown, they are used to more or less rake open the lock while applying tension. I added these to the video to point out there existence and not to get into them specifically but I would like to convey accurate info on them.
@dr.s.p.3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful instructional video. Thank you.
@HelpfulLockPicker3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for checking it out!
@grosstravis5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. Not many videos on wafers. Cheers
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, I'm glad it helps!
@SightlessSenshi6 жыл бұрын
Great video, buddy. I haven't done too much with wafer locks yet, but I really want to get some more practice on those.
@HelpfulLockPicker6 жыл бұрын
The coolest wafer lock is the Chicago Duo, it is a lot of fun to pick! Wafer locks in general are not difficult but they are fun to get used to. How is the challenge lock coming? I am excited to try it out down the road!
@SightlessSenshi6 жыл бұрын
HelpfulLockPicker I've not put it together yet, but it is all planned out. :)
@HelpfulLockPicker6 жыл бұрын
Sightless Senshi nice I can't wait :-) no rush I am pretty bogged down right now with other locks
@DeetexSeraphine4 жыл бұрын
This helped me at work today, Thanks for sharing your insights!
@HelpfulLockPicker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words!
@banana_milkshake37503 жыл бұрын
I hope you didn't pick into your bosses office d:
@DeetexSeraphine3 жыл бұрын
@@banana_milkshake3750 no, not yet.
@banana_milkshake37503 жыл бұрын
@@DeetexSeraphine I really hope so lmao
@chuck94073 жыл бұрын
Thanks, was able to open a small stack-on gun safe that I lost to key too, and the batteries for the electronic lock died. I have started on regular pin picking, but hadn't tried a wafer lock before.
@HelpfulLockPicker3 жыл бұрын
thank you for the kind words and I am glad it helped
@natasfresas Жыл бұрын
I lost the key to my motorcycle top case. Gonna improvise a lockpick and try tomorrow. I can't wait for a set or to buy a key so hopefully this works. Thanks for the information, I'm subscribing
@natasfresas Жыл бұрын
Couldn't open it 😢 I may need a good lockpick
@HelpfulLockPicker Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@natasfresas Жыл бұрын
Update: I got it open the day after that with a hairpin and a pen clip. I now have a lockpick starter kit
@samlott995 жыл бұрын
I use my Snake Rake not only for raking, but I can SPP with it as well. It's just as easy to lift it into the wafer. Also, the "Hollow Half Diamond" or "Peaknuckle" pick is good for both raking and SPP.
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@calimlimfrancisnoah53524 ай бұрын
Thanks for the new knowledge got my new car😃
@stephenstone26066 жыл бұрын
Very good video thanks for showing👍👍👍
@HelpfulLockPicker6 жыл бұрын
Stephen Stone thank you for the kind words :-)
@dlamb115 Жыл бұрын
Great instruction! Do you have any tips/videos that dive deeper into picking a double sided wafer? how do you trigger both sides at the same time? you do one, and then the other...but doesn't the other side push back out when you switch to the other? how do you do both sides at once?
@HelpfulLockPicker Жыл бұрын
You just tension and pick both sides and it opens. It is the same principle
@lokpikr9996 жыл бұрын
Very nice tutorial.However when dealing with single wafer locks,you should use a half ball(As opposed to a full ball which is wider and may be harder to insert into smaller keyways)
@HelpfulLockPicker6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for checking the video out and your feedback!
@samlott995 жыл бұрын
The "S" or Snake rake works just as well for single wafer locks. It's a matter of experience and personal preference.
@briarberrycove52186 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Keep up the good work...
@HelpfulLockPicker6 жыл бұрын
Briarberrycove thank you for the kind words! I hope to try to get to your challenge lock later this week :-)
@briarberrycove52186 жыл бұрын
Cool. Have fun and enjoy. :-)
@billbacardi32626 жыл бұрын
Great explanation as always sir. Keep up the great work.
@HelpfulLockPicker6 жыл бұрын
Bill Bacardi Thank you for the kind words!
@billbacardi32626 жыл бұрын
HelpfulLockPicker Your very welcome sir you deserve the recognition my friend.
@rybread57185 жыл бұрын
Just unlocked a safe I lost the key to about 8 or 10 years ago. It's like a forced time capsule. Thanks for the help!
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words just be careful opening locks in use!
@MyTube4Utoo4 жыл бұрын
A very informative video. Thank you.
@HelpfulLockPicker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words!
@HelpfulLockPicker4 жыл бұрын
thank you for the kind words!
@seanditch44193 жыл бұрын
Hi, thx for the video, If the keys have long since gone/ lost/broken/ how can you determine whether the wafer lock is a single or double sided lock? thx
@HelpfulLockPicker3 жыл бұрын
I would look down to keyway and see if there are Wafers on the top and the bottom
@seanditch44193 жыл бұрын
@@HelpfulLockPicker will try with a torch.. see what's in thee. Thx
@davidpaine73985 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic video!
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words!
@ryanclay9595 жыл бұрын
Awesome training video
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words!
@ryanclay9595 жыл бұрын
@@HelpfulLockPicker I eventually will be making training videos and when I do I'll talk to you about putting links to your videos to help other's learn more about Locksport
@shaunsmith98016 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks
@HelpfulLockPicker6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words!
@michaelmendillo46145 жыл бұрын
That homemade pick that was sent to you looks awesome ! Is the handle made of wood ? 😁✌
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is made out of "psychedelic wood"
@michaelmendillo46145 жыл бұрын
@@HelpfulLockPicker Very Nice ! Luv your channel, I am on it very often ! I became hooked ! What a great interesting hobby , not to mention all the great others out there who share the same passion,,, just awesome ! TY for everything ! Greatly appreciated ,,,, 😁✌
@Gabriel-yk4it2 жыл бұрын
Can you overset them?
@HelpfulLockPicker2 жыл бұрын
You can
@timin7704 ай бұрын
Thanks for making me feel like a ham-handed moron lol
@LegalBro4 жыл бұрын
Great Video!
@HelpfulLockPicker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
@chriscapune78734 жыл бұрын
Great information!!! 🐈👍🐈👏🐾
@HelpfulLockPicker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
@AlbertLebel6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man. Very helpful. Thank you.
@HelpfulLockPicker6 жыл бұрын
Albert Lebel thank you for the kind words
@alie61iteben41 Жыл бұрын
It's very useful
@bernard512tr4 жыл бұрын
Sorry you gave the answer later in the video! Thanks.
@HelpfulLockPicker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching through:)
@acetech9237 Жыл бұрын
Sometimes when I pick old storage cabinets the tumbler comes out completely like that. Why is that?
@HelpfulLockPicker Жыл бұрын
It is because it is a wafer lock and the retaining clip probably fell off
@fabiandaroca5 жыл бұрын
Would it be to much to ask where you got not the pinning mat but the material below it?????
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
The black stuff? It is some generic grip mat from Target
@levipowers24495 жыл бұрын
Very informative
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
thank you for the kind words, I am glad you found it helpful :-)
@matthewbeatty37423 жыл бұрын
But you didn’t show you picking the double sided wafer lock? That’s what I wanted to see.
@HelpfulLockPicker3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. It's the same idea just flip the pick around
@dlamb115 Жыл бұрын
@@HelpfulLockPicker I'm interested in this too - i have a pinball machine where the key was lost. it seems to be double sided. how to you trigger both sides at once? do you need to fit two tools in there at once? the snowball tool you showed?
@sammansfield212 жыл бұрын
Great video. Hopefully I can do it...snakes won't be happy otherwise
@HelpfulLockPicker2 жыл бұрын
I wish you luck
@sammansfield212 жыл бұрын
@@HelpfulLockPicker managed to find the keys luckily. I still practice with picking though just incase
@Leonslockpad6 жыл бұрын
Nice video my friend good info.i do like picking wafer locks🎄🎁🎅🎅😎👍😊
@HelpfulLockPicker6 жыл бұрын
Leon's lockpad Thank you for the kind words!
@ccmogs57576 жыл бұрын
What"s your most favourable pick for wafers ? cheers L.
@marksuhre94945 жыл бұрын
Great info - thank you!
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words!
@balloonhead3132 жыл бұрын
How much harder are double sided locks?
@HelpfulLockPicker2 жыл бұрын
No usually too difficult because they are usually wafer locks
@dreamkiss4u2 жыл бұрын
i think i have a wafer lock but the wafers look like they are on the right side of the wall inside...i can see some small teeth from the wafers sticking out on the right side how would you pick those? anyone know or have a video link to the process.
@HelpfulLockPicker2 жыл бұрын
Feel free to send me an email with a photo of the lock
@WSMRFireDawgs8 ай бұрын
Brother what brand of Vise are you using? 😊
@HelpfulLockPicker8 ай бұрын
PANAVISE 350 Multi-Purpose Work Center, you can find it on Amazon
@maxgiantbanana7344 Жыл бұрын
Funny thing happened to me, I failed to pick these locks, should I push the wafers or pull them? I don’t understand the meaning of “set it”…10:36
@HelpfulLockPicker Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@JC-111115 жыл бұрын
I thought maybe I was doing something wrong. I've got a wafer lock from an older General Motors vehicle that I've been trying to take & spp. I've been unsuccessful at either. So I went outside to my toolbox to try it, since it has a tubular, single-sided wafer lock. Raked it in about 20 seconds. Worst part is the dust cover on the GM lock makes it impossible to see anything because it swings wide and my y-tool's prongs aren't long enough to get it out of the way completely. Ugh.
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
You could try to use a regular top of the keyway tension wrench and tension from the middle
@_broody28535 жыл бұрын
Curious if you can open a cross lock? The ones on a door that you open with a key that looks a bit like a phillips head screw driver ... Thanks for making me reconsider my locks :)
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
The cross locks can be easily opened. You can single pin pick them, rake them, or even use one of the specialty raking tools.
@raphaelleleux94116 жыл бұрын
I'm learning on one so I'm wondering whether it is a good type of lock to start on.
@HelpfulLockPicker6 жыл бұрын
Raphael Leleux they are not bad locks to work on but they do have a bit of a different field in a standard pin and Tumbler lock because the mechanism is different
@raphaelleleux94116 жыл бұрын
HelpfulLockPicker okay thanks.
@lukehayner32024 жыл бұрын
What if you dont haave a y tensioner or a top of key way tensioner, and there is a dust cover? Thanks for the video!
@HelpfulLockPicker4 жыл бұрын
you could use a bottom one
@lukehayner32024 жыл бұрын
@@HelpfulLockPicker oh okay, thanks. I just ordered my first set, looks like a fun skill to have.
@bernard512tr4 жыл бұрын
The springs push out the wafers. Why do they whitdraw with the correct key, the springs keep pushing although? What force makes the wafers to retire?
@HelpfulLockPicker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching through:)
@davidh.49444 жыл бұрын
If I understand it correctly, I think it's better to say that the key _pulls_ the wafers out of the way. The bitting pushes on one side of the wafer, retracting the opposite side past the shear line.
@mr.kevinballard48075 жыл бұрын
How do you remove a broken key in lock? Can you do a video on that play? Thanks great videos! I will subscribe
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
You use a key extractor to get one out. I have not made a video on one yet but I could try to down the road. Thank you for your suggestion .
@mr.kevinballard48075 жыл бұрын
Ok, thanks for responding!
@elguapo16903 жыл бұрын
Noticed you didn't demonstrate picking the double sided...
@HelpfulLockPicker3 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing
@ThuyDuong-gz4gu5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
@BoredLockpicker6 жыл бұрын
also try out keys and jigglers aren't the same thing.......
@HelpfulLockPicker6 жыл бұрын
Bored Lock picker you are definitely correct that there is a difference between a tryout key and an auto Jiggler from their true definition. For the scope of this video I was just trying to mention more or less their existence than getting into their particular uses. Today they are often mistakenly referred to as the same thing and to me it is almost a matter of semantics. I should have not generalize the term and made the distinction more clear. Thanks for sharing your input!
@gliddy62826 жыл бұрын
Liked and subbed.
@HelpfulLockPicker6 жыл бұрын
G Liddy thank you for the kind words and the subscription:)
@NomadLIFEreviews5 жыл бұрын
Cool thanks
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
@rajaqassim26066 жыл бұрын
thnx sir send more wafer lock re make key system
@HelpfulLockPicker6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for checking out the video!
@zeroreyortsed36243 жыл бұрын
Love the information. But I feel like I'm being waterboarded.
@HelpfulLockPicker3 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing
@zeroreyortsed36243 жыл бұрын
Wasn't expecting to hear from you on a video this old. Wasn't trying to be mean or anything. I like the information and I watched the whole thing. Your cadence is just kinda like having Ben Stein as a teacher. Again, not trying to be hurtful or anything, just a little constructive criticism I guess. Keep up the good work👍
@cezary82226 жыл бұрын
Hi, why are they called wafer locks? Those metal "wafers" don't look like anything like the real wafers (the cookies). What's up with that? :)
@louiswilber5 жыл бұрын
It has to do with that fact that they are rectangular (like a wafer) than round (like the standard) pins
@HelpfulLockPicker4 жыл бұрын
I am not sure of the exact reason
@manifestin68553 жыл бұрын
what if the wafer lock identifies as a disc detainer lock? can you pick it then ? lol
@HelpfulLockPicker3 жыл бұрын
It all really depends on the anatomy
@manifestin68553 жыл бұрын
@@HelpfulLockPicker good one!! lol
@BoredLockpicker6 жыл бұрын
No mention of MOK tensioning for double sided wafer locks? Example kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGS1nqKsrKaWh6c
@HelpfulLockPicker4 жыл бұрын
This redefined how I looked at picking locks
@grosstravis5 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a video on how to attack smaller locks.
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
That would be a cool idea, thanks for the suggestion!
@anshumansindhwani91415 жыл бұрын
What if you pull out the plug??
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
Nothing would be securing the lock then
@OurCognitiveSurplus5 жыл бұрын
Can you over set a wafer?
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
It is not a problem I have really ran into too much but some locks like the Chicago Duo you can't really overset. There are some cool over lifting techniques you can use on wafer locks.
@OurCognitiveSurplus5 жыл бұрын
HelpfulLockPicker ah interesting. I’ve only got one wafer lock in my lock pile. Double sized 10 wafer. I can take it, but I can’t SPP it. Bit of a riddle to me what I’m doing wrong.
@MrArcher02 жыл бұрын
I don’t think he managed to get that double sided key in the lock on the first try.
@HelpfulLockPicker2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@MrArcher02 жыл бұрын
@@HelpfulLockPicker I always been watching for the last year.
@a-holefactory12336 жыл бұрын
might just mention there are wafer pics. all double sided
@HelpfulLockPicker6 жыл бұрын
I have never had great luck with them
@a-holefactory12336 жыл бұрын
All i knew worked. Great vid. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
@calechips74666 жыл бұрын
take your camera off of auto-focus
@HelpfulLockPicker6 жыл бұрын
Cale Chips it is in future videos, I did not have the option with the camera in this video. Thank you for the feedback!
@Don6Dominio4 жыл бұрын
I just wasted like 2 hours trying to pick a lock like that. Just use a power drill, it takes 5 seconds.
@HelpfulLockPicker4 жыл бұрын
I agree
@gregoryforbes95443 жыл бұрын
Most pickers enjoy the hobby, couldn't care less about having it open. It's the challenge of getting it open.
@behicahmet26655 жыл бұрын
👌👌👌👌
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
@b.n.47655 жыл бұрын
Dozed off like half a dozen times
@HelpfulLockPicker5 жыл бұрын
thank you for the real-time feedback!
@andydragonfisher69004 жыл бұрын
Suspect that reflects your attention span rather than the quality of the instruction my friend!
@b.n.47653 жыл бұрын
@@andydragonfisher6900 it's possible. I watched it again to check and decided it's definitely the material and how its presented.