[112] DIY How To Disassemble and Upgrade Your Clear Acrylic Padlock [Great Learning Tool]

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Please Stay Tuned For More Lock Picking Home School Videos Every Wednesday!

[@jibreel1580]

Do I add the security pins ontop of the driver pins?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

@@jibreel1580 no, you take them out and replace them the security pins

[@jibreel1580]

@@HelpfulLockPicker thank you, can you recommend some cheap shims to change my pins and a cheap pinning tray?

[@AdamAvacado]

Jibz06 get one of those cheap pinning trays from sparrows

[@sportsfan205]

@@AdamAvacado web adress for sparrows.

[@sam9242]

Did not know that part came off. you've made this lock ten times more versatile! Thanks

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Sam III thank you for the kind words, I'm glad it helped!

[@gorillaau]

This is awesome. It looks totally moulded, but that doesn't explain the grooves on that "cover", unless it is removable. This lock requires me to pick 2,3,4 but not sure as yet the order if binding. I think 4 or three are the first two. A great video.

[@BoiseBrit]

It doesn't always come off, i believe its brand dependent... I have two clear locks now with snapped top covers lol It appears some manufacturers put a small amount of superglue either side in the middle of the cover plate to secure it. Please check very closely to see if it looks like glue might have been applied, if it has... unless you are very lucky and the glue gives, there is a chance of ending up with your cover plate cracking in half as mine did.

[@ChristmasLore]

@@BoiseBrit , There are only very few transparent locks on which that part comes off. I've looked purposedly, and didn't find any, then I had to finally order a cheap set because my Southord was too thin to work on them, and....by cheer chance found a really cheap set (1o€) that finally came with one! But that's far from the majority, they're hard to find, even on Amazon. It was pure luck! (And the set came with 17 thick picks, and...6 tensionwrenchs, 4 of them top of the keyway, a real bargain!) What's not cheap or easy to find? Small amount of security pins, or even pins. On Amazon France, they only have 3 rekeying kit, from 70 to 1oo€... On locksmiths' websites, they usually sell the pins by huge quantity also... The only way would be somehow getting some old locks and then take the pins from those... I might ask my landlord for some, he's the type to keep some in his working shed.

[@CB-bl8sp]

@@BoiseBrit mine can be opened. It was bought from Amazon.

[@Wei-HsuLin]

*Warning see this before you try pushing the cover out* Some clear lock manufacturers apply a drop of super glue on either side of the cover to hold it in place, so check before you pop it out or you may crack the cover into two pieces. If your's have glue, you can try stabbing the sides with utility knives to break the glue and carefully, repeat small pushes on the cover and the glue should break eventually without breaking the cover piece. At least that worked for me. Thanks for the great video BTW!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for sharing

[@CB-bl8sp]

I think you stand out as someone who is trying to help others new in the hobby. Although opening an exotic lock in seconds or finding frauds in lock designs attract eyeballs including those who have no interest in lock sport, it is yours that I found useful for lock picking hobbyists.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

thank you for the kind words. My goal is to help grow the community in the long run

[@brycecary]

I know I'm a few years late, but thank you so much for this tip. Even after a few years of picking being my main hobby I never knew these clear, practice locks disassembled like this, and allowed you to do so much. Been having lots of fun with adding pins from other name brand padlocks ive gutted, playing with multiple springs, and adding security pins.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words

[@KoolBreeze420]

I knew there had to be a way to open this thing. I even have a Sparrows re-pining kit with their cutaway I just got it like an hour or so again populating the bible hasn't been easy but getting the core into the bible has been difficult, not sure the padlock will offer the same amount of difficulty but's it's great to know that I can make it harder. Thanks for sharing this I have never seen anyone say they can be repinned they usually say it's garbage and to toss it.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

thank you for the kind words and I am glad it helps! It is really nice being able to bring new use to these locks

[@JustJimWillDo]

Thanks for this video. It is most useful even 3½ years later as I take up a new hobby for Covid-19 lockdowns. Especially the bit about re-installing the pawls. I thought for a while that I had totally borked my lock. One thing you might have mentioned is which direction the bevels on the pins should point. In my acrylic padlock both the key pins and driver pins are flat on one end and have a slight bevel on the other. My logic tells me that the 'pointy bits' of both should point down, away from that cap on top of the bible. So the bevel on the key pins interact with the, well, key, and the bevel on the driver pins interact with the shear line/core/plug. I hope this is correct. Thanks again for your videos.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

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

[@lightwalker222]

I have one of these myself. Never thought of repinning it but it seems like a great way to teach someone how to interpret the feedback you get from picking security pins, which I found confusing at first. Thanks for making this awesome video for us!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@ro11erbeast]

Thank you, HelpfulLockPicker! I can now repin my acrylic lock that I had not touched in months because it was so easy to pick. I kicked in a couple of bucks via PayPal. We appreciate the time and effort you put into your content. This video is two years old now, with over 13k views. If half of those people would send a buck or two, that would be awesome. KZbin is free, but, content providers deserve a little pat on the back every now and then.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you very much for the support! I make my videos because I enjoy doing them but support here and there helps :) I am glad this video was able to bring some more utility back to your lock. If you want to repin it I found Master Lock / American Lock pins fit well.

[@CB-bl8sp]

Excellent video. You saved me $50+ for buying a new practice lock. I have this type of lock with standard pins. It is crazily easy to open. Now I’m going to have spools/serrated pins in the lock. Thank you.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words and I am glad you found it helpful :-) saving money is always helpful as well

[@zolozoro58]

damn, i just disassembled my clear lock and assembled again, honestly never thought it would work again. but it works even better now lol great video, thanks

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Congrats on the success and I'm glad it helped

[@xenomorph420]

I know this post is old but Ive recently gotten really into picking locks and stuff due to being diagnosed with a terminal illness. I have alot of free time and this little hobby fills that time up and keeps my mind from wandering places it shouldn't, and your videos have been an EXTREME help. I recently bought one of these locks and like you said it came from the factory or wherever, to where I only have to pick one pin to unlock it. Do I have to buy new key pins to change that or can I maybe grind them down to make them shorter or whatever to where I at least have to pick more than one lol. Excuse me if you mentioned this in your video cuz I sure didn't catch it.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

If you do not care about the key working the easiest thing would be to just add some Master Lock / American lock keypins. If the driver pins are sitting at the shearline because the keypins are too tall you could consider filing them down and that should work. Also consider flipping the driver pins over so the round part hits the spring. I am pretty sure they did not use true driver pins and placed keypins up top

[@flyingcoconut2284]

Thank you for the video. My lock came jammed (the locking pawls at 6:00 was out of place). I followed this video and i got everything in place, thankfully. I ended up mixing the pins but the key still worked somehow.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I am glad it helps. Many of the pins sit at the shearline / coupled with the rounded driver pins makes them not sit very securely. I am not sure you key still works there is not much keeping these locked

[@ludovicoivaldi7191]

OMG this is amazing! I was using this padlock confident about the fact it was one single big piece of plastic

[@ludovicoivaldi7191]

First time I see this channel definitely gonna subscribe after that

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

thank you for checking it out and I'm glad you found it helpful

[@AutisticThinker]

Thank you so much!!! I'm practicing picking security pins, and the stock driver pins are not a challenge.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad it helps!

[@jamesthe-doctor8981]

Storytime. I just received my second clear lock yesterday and expected it to have similar bitting to my first, which actually looks not unlike your typical padlock bitting, but on this new one it's almost straight across. I can easily open it first time with every pick in my meager arsenal. So yet again I stumbled onto the best video of yours possible on the exact day necessary. Thanks again, man!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words and I am glad it helps! I also recommend getting a few Kwikset (not smartkey) to learn on. They are great beginner locks.

[@jamesthe-doctor8981]

HelpfulLockPicker you're always welcome. I'm glad you mentioned the Kwiksets because I just searched on eBay like you mentioned in a different video and I found a couple lots of Faultless locks. Are those the same as Kwiksets? Thanks.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

@@jamesthe-doctor8981 It depends if they take the KW1 key or not

[@jamesthe-doctor8981]

HelpfulLockPicker I see, thank you.

[@jamesfair9751]

James TheDoctor Duncan idk if all faultless branded locks are the same keyway but mine is a quickset key. It’s possible there is a faultless branded Schlage keyway also but again I don’t know lol

[@MrSF247]

Thank you so much for this video. I got a Lokko lock pick set that included this clear padlock. Disappointed to find the lock would be picked simply by picking the 5th pin. Nothing else needed to be picked.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for sharing your experience. These locks can be made harder sometimes even if you take them apart and flip the driver pins upsidedown

[@dylbowaggins4160]

This is awesome! Had no idea that plate came off. My clear padlock is way to easy even for me as a beginner. It only requires the 6th pin to be pushed up only a tiny bit. Ive opened it by just sticking the pick in

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words and for checking it out! I am glad it helps :)

[@maxmyhr]

Awesome video! I had given up on my lock since it was way to easy to pick. Now I can just repin it and use it for more practice. Thx! I'm actually waiting for more security pins to arrive, but just by turning the stock pins upside down it gets at least a little more tolerant.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for sharing! It is a shame that these locks come so poorly assembled. I am glad you will be able to get some more life out of it :)

[@thomaswebster5488]

Thanks for all the help and great content since yesterday I’ve managed to open every lock i could find in my house All from watching your videos =)

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thomas Webster thank you for the kind words I'm glad they are helping :-)

[@01bigtrev]

Only been picking for about 6 months and my first pick set came with one of these padlocks and not long after using the padlock that top plastic bit popped off with all the springs and pins flying out. Not knowing what I was doing I chucked the padlock in the bin. If only I’d seen your video then. :-) I have a few of these I might go back to them now and have a look at them. Thanks

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I am sorry to hear that but I am glad this will potentially help you out in the future :)

[@LockNoob]

Nice vid. Always good to show how people can make the most of stuff they have :-) keep up the great vids

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Lock Noob thanks for the kind words! I think a really cool kit is the build your own padlock kit. It is essentially this lock but it's too expensive

[@rayberczik6672]

Thank you so much for your time and great ability to teach and demonstrate the things you do. I got bit by the picking bug about a month ago and have learned a lot from you and the locksport community. You guys are awesome! Now the question i have is if i want to upgrade my clear practice lock, what pins do i get? Ones for a masterlock or are the security pins universal for many locks?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Security pins from Master Lock and American Locks fit well inside them. You can order them online as well, I usually get mine from CLK Supply. Thank you for the kind words, I am glad the videos help!

[@gerardwalker8324]

Got an acrylic lock with pick set the locking palls were plastic they broke. still a good learning tool.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for sharing

[@pouncerminned863]

Thanks for this video. I was able to fully gut and reassemble my acrylic lock. I was checking out the plug and was able to insert an M1 key in the rear, which tells me the keyway to this lock is reversed M1 profile. But I’m not sure the current keyway for this lock

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for sharing. I never tried that

[@jamesmacmurray7652]

Very detailed very thorough

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@martyhastings9347]

very interesting, the problem i have is i can not see the sheer line very well in my lock. but i think this would be great for getting a feel for what to "expect" and the feelings for feed back (if you know what i mean when a "noob" says that) anyway thanks for the good info and thanks for sharing.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Marty Hastings thank you for the kind words! These locks pick a lot better if you put some shorter keypins in so you need to pick all the pins to shear. The "feel" takes a while to develop but practice makes the difference

[@MrRavaging]

@@HelpfulLockPicker I do have a question on this. Does installing shorter keypins mean that I also have to get a new key? How much shorter are we talking about? I'd love to see a walkthrough on this.

[@parapicktog7734]

COOL! I didn't know you could disassemble those. All I really needed to know was how to access the bible, I thought it was sealed with resin. I have several of these locks, half the time when you buy a "set" of some kind, it comes with another one of these. But until now I thought they were pretty much useless once you looked at your first and seen how they worked. Great for seeing how locks work, but way too sloppy and easy to be practice as a practice lock. So I prefered the cutaway cylinders sparrows offer. But now...different story. Now I just need to know where to get other pinsets that don't cost a fortune. A good place to get springs cheap would be helpful too because us newbies (at least me anyway) sometimes learn the hard way and end up mangling a spring or two. I wish I had watched a video on how to gut a lock and re-assemble before I tried it on my own, but they say lessons learned the hard or painful way are the ones you never forget.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

clk supply is a good place

[@parapicktog7734]

@@HelpfulLockPicker thank you. I've already gone there. They have everything I need, and for very low prices. I just wish shipping wasn't so much. Sigh..same old story, it costs a small fortune to get online purchases sent to Canada.

[@Williamtheg]

I ordered a Lock picking set from Cowboy Lock last Saturday, it came today and i already managed to break it (ofc non-intentional) and even with this video it’s still hard to repair it

[@pestilentz6106]

Great video. Can you use the Sparrows reload kit to re-pin the lock?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

PESTILENTZ the diameter of the pins would be too large, you would need something more like Master Lock or American Lock pins

[@pestilentz6106]

Thanks.

[@joec2442]

Very helpful for a noob like me! Where would I get new pins to put in my lock like you did?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

The pins I used were not the correct pins but they work for American / Master Lock. I bought mine from CLK supply.

[@shellyn16]

This is so cool. I love watching you work your lock magic! 😁 Awesome video

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Michelle L thanks for checking it out! You will be teaching your co-workers how to pick locks in no time :-)

[@howitsdone5096]

I am just now learning. Great video on disassembly and reassembly BUT I still dont know what to do to make this lock more difficult to pick?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I would change the keypins with some American Lock keypins and add security pins.

[@howitsdone5096]

Ok, so you need to replace pins you dont modify the pins that already exist. Could i start out by grinding down some of the pins to make the lock harder to pick?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

@@howitsdone5096 You could modify the pins if you wanted.

[@howitsdone5096]

Thanks, i was able to move the smallest pin to the 6th while i ground down 1 pin and put it in the 2nd. The lock is much harder to pick now.

[@thepfleidi]

Thanks a lot for your videos! They are invaluable for me since I just picked up lock picking very recently! I just realized that I have a smaller version of your transparent lock with 4 pins. It basically opens when I pick a single pin. Where would I look for replacement key pins and what would I search for? Are there any standards in terms of width and length when it comes to these pins?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I am not sure where to get the correct keypins but if you just want to change up the bitting and not care if the key works American Lock / Master Lock keypins work well. I get mine from CLK supply

[@thepfleidi]

HelpfulLockPicker Thanks a lot! I’ll take a look.

[@s0men00bb]

I saw this too late. Did not knew that they can be disassembled. Now it's too late for me , but I guess , some other people might find it very useful. :)

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

At least you now know for the future :)

[@s0men00bb]

What's the diameter of Master Lock pins ? I know that American Lock are 2.8mm. :)

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

@@s0men00bb I believe they are the same as American locks

[@s0men00bb]

@@HelpfulLockPicker , I think Master locks are 3mm. Not sure. :) But I got idea if by any means , plate gets loosen , it can be drilled to fit small rod , like Assa D12 oval has. :) Also , small brass tubing , cut nearly in half , can be used to reinforce chambers on acrylic. :)

[@legothug]

Could this lock be rekeyed with more challenging bitting? Any idea what key blank & pins would be appropriate? Thanks!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

It can, I would use padlock sized pins

[@Pyrolock]

Have you seen these as a "kit" where you have to put it together yourself, Plus it comes with a tensioner and pick -- I have a couple of these as handouts to young kids as a learning aid.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I saw the one from Scam School, $29.99 is a bit much but it is a really cool thing.

[@Pyrolock]

here is a lot of them cheap www.ebay.com/itm/Transparent-Pad-lock-Accessories-Assembling-Challenging-Tricks-Practising-Tool

[@maplobats]

"Fire on the Mountain" at the end of the video made my day!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@j.gabriel8573]

awesome! thanks for the video, like i said prior, i wished i had found your channel sooner!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words, and I am happy to help!

[@MrRon2k]

Do these use kwickset or Schlage pins? Where did you get them? Thank you for sharing

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I used Master Lock pins not correct for rekeying but work for fun. You can get them on eBay

[@Potti314]

Clear and very entertaining intructions and information. However these acrylic locks have bad tolerances and the real picking experience on a quality brass lock can differ a lot. I would worry that the top plate gets loose some day. Have you tried cut-away locks? I could imagine that they are much more realistic regarding precission.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Potti314 They are but my two qualms are 1. Typically they are a Schlage keyway which I feel is not open enough for a beginner 2. For left handed people like myself it is cutout on the less ideal side which makes them hard to utilize. The tolerances are less on these but it teaches the concept. I think the best way for someone in the US to learn is on a Kwikset progressive pinned personally.

[@Ianjowett1]

im in the uk would you have a good idea in a uk equivelent , im ambidextrous so lefty right doesnt matter too much to me . even a european equivelent i could probably get . right now im just looking in hardware stores . done the very cheap brass stuff managed to do some chinese cheapys that turned out to be a bit of a bitch surprisingly. but way i see it is youve got to try whatever you can get your paws on . try your car ignition. i did today took 40 mins but got an o5 fiesta to turn , no damage just picking . snowman tool worked well .

[@danb9665]

After adding security pins, will the original key still work?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Dan B it will as long as you do not change the key pins

[@PhoenixRizez]

Is there a way to figure out which pins go where? I got my first pick kit and it came with a clear Lokko padlock. The side plate wasn’t attached tightly so as soon as I got it out of the case it exploded and all the pins went everywhere. Since it’s the 1st time I’ve ever seen one, I didn’t realize there were more pins in the cylinder, so when I pulled it out, they went flying too. Thankfully, I found and watched your video and I was able to figure out how many springs and pins there are; luckily I found them all. But I have no clue which ones go into which slots.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

You could match the pins on top of the key cuts and see where it aligns flat like a shearline

[@PhoenixRizez]

@@HelpfulLockPicker thanks, that’s basically what I did and was able to get it working again. On the plus side, I have a MUCH better understanding of the functionality of the lock than I would have it it hadn’t come apart on me.

[@sefofiwilliamlebea4071]

Thank you very much for this video, it was very helpful

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

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

[@wiseone6251]

Great video it helped a lot

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

thank you for the kind words and I'm glad it helped :-)

[@corktail7900]

definitely going to do this once i get to gutting locks

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for checking it out! These locks make great visual aides!

[@charlesklein7232]

have you done one were you show how to open it up with "shank" or a "driver"

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

no

[@randomaccount1310]

You can also take apart the shackle. If you turn the shackle it in the right way, you can push the little peg out with it.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Reman1975]

I was thinking of repinning one of these a while back, but assumed that spooled or serrated pins would slowly chew into the acrylic around the bottom of the pin ways while being picked and eventually bind up the locks. Have you seen any evidence of this happening? If not I'll probably do it, and change the bitting to make it a lot less rakeable while I'm at it. :)

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

This lock is more or less disposable so I have never been worried about this. I have had security pins in mine for a while and haven't ran into a problem, however, I don't pick it a ton.

[@gregtunston5162]

well done sr. im going to try it with my locks

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Greg Tunston I'm glad it helped, I wish you luck! It's fun to do :)

[@steveswoodworking2504]

You need to update your 2nd Amazon link. Great video.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words. I updated a few of the links, the sellers are always changing, thanks for letting me know 👍

[@billbrogan1948]

Awesome. I didn't know. What type of security pins would you recommend? I don't think you said. I saw you said about American or Master for the key pins. Thanks again for another really cear and USEFUL vid!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I use the security pins from the American Lock repin set from CLK Supply

[@billbrogan1948]

@@HelpfulLockPicker Makes sense :) Thanks again HLP! Stay well!

[@billbrogan1948]

@@HelpfulLockPicker I got some different sized American/Master pins/springs etc but they're .093 dia and the acrylic lock pins are .101in, so they're a bit loose. What do you think? Thanks again so much for all your help.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

@@billbrogan1948 if they are a little bit small they will fit. The only thing is the key pins will notl be the right length

[@billbrogan1948]

@@HelpfulLockPicker Thanks. They'l still come in handy fr the future though. So I guess we can't really identify the type of pins to use for the acrylic lock (it came from a Curious Smith Practice Lock Set)?

[@GvonGaming]

Great video. I was stumped at first because my clear lock didn't have a tab. After some more investigation I found that I could pop the tab off from the inside. I'm going to try and find some pins because the lock I have opens if you whisper into the barrel.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

CLK supply sells pins which will fit but won't match up to the key. You can get the American / Master Lock pins.

[@GvonGaming]

Thanks for the help. I had ordered some euro locks and luckily they arrived today. I've decided to get a cutaway lock with some pins so hopefully that will keep me going for a while :)

[@jacobisabum1956]

Thank you so much I broke it and didn’t know how to put it back together

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words I'm glad it helped

[@jeffez6572]

Does this change the picking order? My guess is no because the milling hasn’t changed?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

It did because the pins were changed out and contacted differently

[@joec2442]

This would be a very useful video IF the clear plastic lock had the removable cover but mine doesn’t. Wish there was a way to do this

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

It does have a removable core. I made a video on it

[@bunnylove273]

Hi bud great vid this will help me

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Glad I could help

[@mrandymartin1]

Excellent video. Where can we buy replacement security pins ?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I get most of my stuff from CLK supply. You can google them and they will pop right up

[@gantry289]

Great job, very helpful

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Gantry thank you for the kind words!

[@thomaswebster5488]

Hey mate could you do a video about installing different pins and what they do Thanks great video =)

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thomas Webster I'm starting to work on security pins soon, that should be coming in the future:)

[@thomaswebster5488]

HelpfulLockPicker awesome =)

[@sportsfan205]

Are all the pins the same diameter and what about the length. thanks

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

The pins are the same diameter so they fit inside the chambers. The keypins are different lengths and the driver pins should mostly be the same length. When you get into proper rekeying driver pin length can vary but for this application it doesn't matter

[@rogergoulder3821]

Useful vid. Thank you very much.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words, I'm glad it helps!

[@samjones830]

Where do you purchase the pins.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Sam Jones I get most of mine from CLK Supply. www.clksupplies.com/

[@jjisnow]

You should make mention of pin dimensions somewhere. I'm finding my spool driver pins don't go into the plug

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Are you using the typical diameter for padlocks?

[@maximebouillot5548]

Are the pins the same size in every lock?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Maxime Bouillot They should be the same diameter, I honestly think they used keypins for drivers to save money. American and Master Lock pins work great on these

[@TheBiggerBooger]

best places to buy these? i figure they should be dirt cheap because of size?

[@stevenmullen8402]

How does the feedback feel compeard to a metal lock

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

The biggest issue is the plastic locks are made cheaply and often you don't have to pick all the pins. I would recommend a metal one if you had the option

[@bardiagolkar5374]

Where do you get the gold key plug, i stripped mine picking it and I need to change it.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I don't know if you can buy a replacement part

[@charlesklein7232]

WHAT IS THE DIAMETER OF THE PINS? are these "master" type pins? they appear to be very small. i have not yet taken mine apart yet to measure them.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

American lock pins fit in mine fine

[@asliqq]

Thank you for this video.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words, I hope it helped!

[@BlindArtists]

Mine don’t have that removable label. So how do I remove the retaining pin?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I would have to see your lock in person

[@BlindArtists]

@@HelpfulLockPicker it’s one of those Amazon ones. I can’t top guy it and the shackle is held in place by a piece I can’t grab

[@dedded101]

Great video, but when I got my one apart, it turns out the keypin holes are too narrow for any other spare pins I own! I guess my transparent lock is weirdly made..

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

regular house lock pins don't fit you need to get padlock size

[@evanhall345]

is there any way to take off the shackle that you know of.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

You can take the lock apart completely but you need to get the retaining pin out

[@evanhall345]

@@HelpfulLockPicker how do I do that

[@MomusFilms]

Great useful tip!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

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

[@canelaspuf]

Where do i get the security pins from tho?

[@Ianjowett1]

brilliant advice as always , so informative going to try to upgrade my clear lock i think, looks like a very worth while thing to do and learn and if it improves the skillset so much the better. need to get myself one of those cool trays too

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Ian Jowett thank you for the kind words :-)

[@Ianjowett1]

im hooked now, going through all your content and love it . now i need to find a pin tray here in the uk and where to get security pins, shouldnt be too hard. have just been gifted blank keys for many locks from a local locksmith ive been chatting to, going to try making my own bump keys etc on my grinder. best lockpicking videos on youtube . thank you for making them.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Ian Jowett no problem, have fun making them. I'm glad they're helpful :-)

[@ZeginMakesMusic]

Is it possible to put in a new core?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

It is a weird setup so likely not

[@simonebrooks1981]

Mine doesn't say lockmall and when i've tried to pop the side off it doesn't budge?

[@uklockpickers]

Great Tip 👍🇬🇧🔐

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

UK Lockpickers thank you for the kind words and checking it out :-)

[@frostydog728]

Is there any other way to open up the lock disassemble the lock without taking of that cap you take off? I'm saying that because mine doesn't have a rubber cap and it's instead acrylic and molded in place. I really need to disassemble the lock because an internal spring has rust and the only way to access that part and lubricate it is by gutting the lock.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I am not sure

[@howardtoob]

How does what you do make the lock more difficult?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

It made it so non of the pins sit at the shearline from the start. Also, security pins make raking hardser

[@CB-bl8sp]

Someone mentioned that they can’t open the side cover because it was glued. I tried mine, it is openable.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I think there's several different versions of this lock

[@freezmac]

I dropped my lock and everything came out. to still use the key I need to put the key in and drop the pins in so they are all flush with the barrel?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

You want to make sure all the key pins are flush at the top of the plug so that the driver pins are pushed out completely out of the way for the key to work

[@jamesfair9751]

Yes as long as they sit flush on top the barrel with the key inserted it will work. Not a fraction of a mm sticking out or a fraction recessed inside the barrel they need to be perfectly flush.

[@corktail7900]

Are pins made by different companies compatible with this lock? Where can i buy a variety of pins?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

the key pins would be hard to find but if you wanted to change out the driver pins the ones from the American Lock kit sold by CLK Supply works well

[@silkroad1201]

I still have yet to find the perfect practice lock (either clear or cutaway). They're either too easy or the keyway is insanely tricky

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Look for a Kwikset cutaway on eBay

[@jasonscott1594]

Sparrows has a set of progression locks- but they don't have a cutaway. You could also just get repin a lock, as seen here, to make it easier or harder

[@stephenhammond1745]

@@jasonscott1594 Sparrow does have a cut-away lock (mine came with 5 spools but they sell a standard pin version as well). It's similar to their progressive locks and the pins are interchangeable between them all. They also sell a re-pinning kit with normal and security pins (and no, I don't work for Sparrow).

[@ihavefreesunnydinmyvan6105]

How do you get the shackle out

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I believe there is a small pin that needs to be removed

[@ihavefreesunnydinmyvan6105]

@@HelpfulLockPicker thank you I got it removed

[@Ianjowett1]

Can i ask where you got that beautiful pin tray from ? know ive started commenting a lot and loving the channel hope i am not being a pain mate if i am just say, just enthusiastic seem to be learning fast and all down to you , i study , watch and rewatch time and again . i admit it i am a pick aholic after only 2 weeks haha, its like drugs ...start out easy then you want the harder stuff. i cant go anywhere without seeing if there is a lock section or old locks etc. worse than crack if you get into it . you start making youre own picks, buy a grinder looking at things thinking mmm could make that into something ... feeler guages being a prime example. just found an old set of screw guages in a handy set all in one and fold out like feeler guages that look just like rakes.. you think mmm yeah they look like city rakes and easily modded too. .. lock picks anonymous... my names ian i like picking locks...

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I don't mind all the comments, I enjoy speaking with everyone. I think they tray can be found on eBay, Amazon, and maybe CLK

[@vacuusvacuus6233]

Where can i buy security pins?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

CLK supply

[@plug4uk696]

NO! don't take out the locking pawls if you can help it because they are a right pain to get back in I can tell you Lol.. Great tutorial BTW, I've managed to put some security pins in mine finally, great learning curve for me and I am looking forward to trying to pick this lock and actually see what's going on with the different security pins in it ;-)

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I agree, they are a nightmare to put back in! Thank you for the kind words!

[@jansalomin]

I can’t seem to put it back together

[@ledz4223]

I need help does someone know what to do when a tumbler pin doesnt stay in its correct place :(

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

You either have a tension issue, overset, or the pin is not binding

[@DrFumesta]

Yeah my plate doesn't come off. I guess I can drill out the spring holes or something. IDK.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

That stinks:(

[@Mr_Itchy]

My shackle came out and i have no idea how to put it back in

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I haven't done this in a long while but I think the shackle has a retaining pin

[@WSY01]

Mine already has security pins

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for sharing

[@WSY01]

@@HelpfulLockPicker Any way I can connect with you? I need advice badly

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

@@WSY01 you can find my email on the about tab

[@WSY01]

@@HelpfulLockPicker thanks:)

[@cherokee8647]

thanks glad to know that!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Cherokee thank you for the kind words, I'm glad it helped!

[@maximilliuz]

Mine exploded in the car while I was practicing, thanks for the vid but I don’t think I have all of the pieces 😭

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I am sorry for your loss

[@deanp1359]

That’s cool except my lock from lock mall doesn’t have the screw to expose the Bible, it was al molded together...

[@deanp1359]

Oh hah never mind it just pops out from the inside

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I am glad you had success!

[@andyalder7910]

Boing! Oh well, now I have a gravity lock.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Those springs can cause a lot of trouble lol

[@parapicktog7734]

Lol..I don't know where, but there has to be some place where you can buy those springs. After all, what do professional locksmiths do?

[@ZIGGIEPRODUCTIONS1]

I was so pleased how quick i could pick it, i threw away the keys .i shouldn't have

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

LOL that's not good. I would have been interesting to see you make a set of bump keys

[@justintimm9078]

Damn my lock came with a non removeable plug. It's just glued in Place.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

That is unfortunate

[@kenpoguy28]

You did not show how to replace the driver pins so the same key will work 👎🏻

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

The driver pins won't affect the key

[@TriggerOvPeth]

Before i watch or rate this video! Why do american's feel the need to use the longest word the know to describe everything they do? Just keep it simple mate you're not fooling anyone

[@TriggerOvPeth]

Conceptualize what's going on - see what's going on

[@TriggerOvPeth]

5:23 until 8:52 is a waste of time fucking on!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

My goal is to convey as sense of understanding for the observer. I try not to introduce jargon without explaining it first. I did not mean to trigger you over the word "conceptualize". It was just a succinct word which fit the situation.

[@andrewh2000]

@@TriggerOvPeth Conceptualize does not mean see. It means form a concept of in your mind.