{137} How To Pick the American 1100: A Few Tips

[@LadyLocks]

For more help on picking the American 1100, check this video out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJOnZaSwos9pZrssi=YPYbsBZmjQA76jFh

[@CucumberLocks]

Solid tips. I love the 1100. It has been my #1 go-to for gutting and pinning so far. Progressive pinned 3 to 4 spools, and may be ready to add pin 5 as a spool or serrated. The key pins are security too, which is neat.

[@LadyLocks]

That’s awesome!! They are great for learning on bc they are guttable and you can progressive pin them and switch around the pins etc. Thank you for checking this video out. 😍🥰😘❤️☺️

[@shadowshadow2485]

Thanks ,70 yr old beginner , for about 4 months , I hope to work up to this lock sometime next year , great explanation , good tutorial , thanks moe

[@LadyLocks]

Thank you for your kind words. You can definitely learn this one! Just start in on it and get the feel for it. The more you work on it the closer you get to picking it open. I hope you keep me updated and let me know when you get it picked open. Thanks for checking out this video. ❤️😘🥰😍❤️

[@mossberg1252]

Was having issues with mine, watched your video saying use heavy tension and tok and boom popped it in less than 2 minutes

[@Nicks-Picks]

Great tips there Jen, thanks for sharing and have a great weekend. Let's see what colour Chris paints his nails eh, keys get this thing going 😂😅😂😅

[@LadyLocks]

Thanks Nick! Hope you have a great weekend as well!! Oh I would love to see Chris rocking a nice pink color on one of his videos! 😂🤣 🥰😍😘🤗🩷😊

[@Nicks-Picks]

@@LadyLocks 🤣😂🤜🤛

[@HumboldtPicker707]

Great video! It has really helped me open my first one! I subscribed for more good content!

[@LadyLocks]

Aww thank you Tommy! I’m so glad it helped you! ❤️🥰😘

[@davisblackwelder4681]

Hey Jen, Yes, I can second everything you say. TOK with 0.050" tension wrench (long end), Monkey Paw, a little more tension than most would guess for such a finicky lock, a little raking helps, check for open, watch out for the key pin changing holes when you rotate the plug back in place, progressive pinning to learn,... I could go on and on but would be repeating your entire video. Nice work. Thanks. Oh, my experience learning TOK is exactly like yours. I thought I would never learn and keep the wrench in the keyway, but now it is almost exclusively what I use.

[@LadyLocks]

I'm glad you agree and pick yours much the same way! That means I'm giving pretty good tips on this video!! There are still a couple I've not been able to open .. these can be so tricky!! Thanks for watching Davis and thank you for your kind words! 🤍🩷🩶🥰😍😘😊

[@PhantomFuego]

Thanks for the content👍

[@qutube100]

Good treatment LL thanks (not a lock we see much over here but still useful) !

[@LadyLocks]

Thank you!! 🩷🤍🩶🥰😍😘😊

[@timg9448]

Unfortunately, I just did what you said we should be careful of... I closed the lock shackle with the core in the picked position. Can you give a little instruction on how to recover this? Thank you, great video... you were very helpful and I was able to quickly pick the 1100 that has been killing me for months.

[@LadyLocks]

Oh wow thank you so much!! Sure, first you. need to identify where the key pins are inside the turned keyway. You want to make sure that you turn the keyway back in the correct direction. So read this whole thing before doing anything. Lol ... Ok, so I'm assuming you are talking about the American 1100, so with that screw cap (that makes a little bump on the face of the lock) with that facing upward, if you look at the keyway which will be sideways at this point, if the keypins are on the right side, you just take a tensioner and spin the core counter clockwise back to up and down (center) and you are all set. BUT if the keypins are on the left side that means the core spun back a bit past the shear line when you closed the shackle and in this instance, take your tool and spin the core clock wise back to up and down (center) and you're all set. Test it with the key and it should be fine now. Lmk if this helps.

[@russofamerica]

Great info! Thanks for the vid!

[@LadyLocks]

Aww thanks for watching! ❤️🥰😘

[@PocketWomen]

Great advice on how to pick this padlock. Thanks for doing this video cheers

[@LadyLocks]

Thank you PW! 🩷🩶🥰😍😊

[@sandman_locksport]

Great advice I'll try it. if you like the monkey paw, peterson makes a "lifter" pick that is the same, but offers it in .015" and .018" and .025", and they are the exact size of American lock key pins. they are amazing picks. also, have you tried bending your TOK prybar? for more comfort? LPL does that to his. thanks for the video i learned a lot.

[@LadyLocks]

Thank you! No I've not tried that but I had some bent tok from covert companions. I ended up giving them away bc they kind of bent too far for my liking. If I bent my own though it may be better. I might have to give that a try. Thanks!! Also Idk about getting those from Peterson bc I don't care for their picks too much as they bend out of shape so quickly and for the price they should last way longer in my opinion. I know sparrows is making them in all sizes with handles on them and I'm patiently waiting for them to come out. 😆 I might have to grab one from Peterson just to see how they are though!! 🩶🤍🩷😍🥰😊😘

[@AndreCFW]

Just found a supplier this side of the world that stocked 1100s, got my self one in orrang lol, thank you for the tips! Loving the content 👌

[@LadyLocks]

Oh wow that’s awesome! Have you got yours open yet? How you liking it so far? And thank you for watching Andrew! 🥰😘😍❤️☺️

[@AndreCFW]

@LadyLocks lol not yet, it has a 0 or a 1 lift on 2 and 4 with a deep set on 1, 3 - so still trying different picks to get around those pins on 2 and 4 with out over setting. But I just happy to have a AL in my set now!

[@LadyLocks]

@@AndreCFW oh wow, well keep trying I know you’ll get it eventually. If you have to take everything out but the pin stacks on 1&2 and try to find a pick that’ll reach. Then do 3&4. It’s way easier to figure that out when you isolate the problem pins. I’m willing to bet as long as you’ve got a medium hook you can pick those pins. It’s not very big in there. You can also test the pick you’re using with your key. Lay it on top and see if it would reach. Anyhow, good luck to you! You’ve got this! ❤️😘😘😍🥰❤️

[@AndreCFW]

@LadyLocks oh snap, haven't thought of that! Hehehe thank you for the extra tips!! So glad to see your channel has grown over the last year! Keep up the great work!!💪💪💪

[@Loose-Shirt6551]

Loose-Shirt here. You did a great job on this video. It will be very helpful for so many (including me). 😉

[@LadyLocks]

Thank you my friend but you’re too kind. I don’t think you’d have any troubles picking one of these!! 😍😘🥰❤️😌

[@Loose-Shirt6551]

Hey, some of those can be stubborn as heck. I have about 15 of them and the ones with serrated only can really be a challenge. 😁

[@kwalton357]

That was the first lock I started with TOK and gravity really liked that tension wrench. Also like you said I did not realize I had opened it twice without knowing it😂.

[@LadyLocks]

Yea that happened to me a couple times where I kept picking but it was open already!! 🤣 I eventually figured out using heavy tension helped. Thanks for watching! 🥰😍😊

[@petew9087]

Lots of great advice, to be found here.👍 AL 1100s are a pleasure/pain lock for many newer and seasoned pickers, alike. They're aesthetically pleasing, feel good in hand and can hold devilish delights within. They'll teach much and as such, have become a 'Milestone Lock' for many, myself included. Quite rightly deserved too- they can be a true puzzle box. I enjoyed this, as always- honest, informative and down to earth vid. Thanks. On the subject of nail varnish, I'm expecting to see black, in the not too distant.... 😉💅🖤🔓🤘🎉

[@LadyLocks]

Aww thank you!! 😂😆 I actually made black a couple months ago and I rocked the black nail varnish for a couple videos the week I made it! 💅 🖤 😆 But since you missed it, I will do the black in an upcoming video for you! But yes I agree with all of what you said these are quite packed full of good and bad and spark many emotions when they are picked for the first time!! I figured I'd toss a couple tips out there bc sometimes it takes one single bit of information to tip the scales and get that open! 😊 Thank you for all your kind words and thanks for watching!! 🥰😍🤍🩷🩶🖤💅😘😊

[@jackfoxlock]

Great tips on the 1100! Thank you 👍🦊

[@LadyLocks]

Thanks for watching Jack! 🩷🩶🥰😍😊

[@lockpickingrocker]

Really good beginners video. I use TOK, cos thats what i first learned, and BOK.

[@LadyLocks]

Thanks my friend! 🥰😍😘🤗🩷😊

[@P_RO_]

The 1100 was my first serious lock to pick successfully (Thanks Jen for sending it 😊) and the tips ring true. It's tougher for me being a lefty but persevere and i9t will happen 🤩

[@LadyLocks]

Aww you're very welcome! I'm glad you've got one and can experience all the craziness that comes along with learning these locks!! Thanks for watching!! 🤍🩷🩶🥰😍😘😊

[@TequilaDave]

I always re-lock AL1100s after picking before closing the shackle to stop the core spinning round, they do have quite strong core springs.

[@LadyLocks]

That’s a great idea!! Idk why I never think to do that I’m pinning this message bc that’s a very smart move and everyone needs to know this tip!! Thank you for watching!! And for the smart tip!! 😘❤️🥰😍☺️

[@Trains-With-Shane]

Some thing that really helped me on the 1100 is to start at the back and work my way forward. I don’t know why that was so paradigm altering for me but I went from not being able to open one to being able to open all four of the examples that I had after I was given the type to start at the back first. The 1100 So far is my favorite water I have encountered.

[@LadyLocks]

Great tip! Yea I start wherever, and then try the front or back and then switch if I have no luck. It does help a lot to try different starting points! They can be really tricky locks to pick. Glad to hear you've found a great way to get the hang of them! Thanks for watching and sharing this tip for other pickers having troubles.

[@LadyLocks]

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[@MrZeems]

I'm having an issue picking my two 1100s. I got my 410 loto open before i have got these 1100s thanks for the video!

[@LadyLocks]

If you need any more help shoot me an email or get me on discord. I'm happy to help you if I can! You'll get them though. Stretch out the springs a little bit and progressively pin it and learn every single thing about each pin you're picking. You'll be a pro before you know it! ❤️😍🥰😘

[@MrZeems]

@LadyLocks thank you! Just since watching you do it, I've been able to get one of my 1100s open 3 times now. Now its time to work on the other one.

[@NiqHowie]

Hahaha I was watching this again with my covert companion and ergo turners, sittin on the pot. Got it open using the heavy tension within seconds!!!! Hahahaha

[@LadyLocks]

@@MrZeems Idk how I missed this but that's awesome! Congrats on the opens!

[@LadyLocks]

@@NiqHowie NICE!!!! Congrats on the opens .. on the pot too! Should be worth more points on the pot!

[@djmerchant]

The fun part about this particular lock is that I was issued 2 dozen for LOTO at work 14 years ago and most of them won't even open using the actual key. *SIGH*

[@LadyLocks]

Oh wow that stinks. ❤️🥰

[@PickingPrincipals]

This is twice in one week that I hear that this lock is opened without the picker knowing it’s opened. Tricky little devil 👿 Nice tips LadyLocks - I’ll be sure to return to this video once I get my hands on an 1100!

[@LadyLocks]

Oh you'll be getting your hands on one in the next week here. I'll be sending out your package of goodies tomorrow most likely and there's one in there for you!! Lots of cool things in this package I think you'll have a blast picking! Can't wait to see it on your channel!! 🤍🩷🩶🥰😍😘😊

[@PickingPrincipals]

@@LadyLocksyou’re too kind. I can’t wait. Thank you!

[@Dmaclocksport]

Top tips which will help folks for sure. I approach them in much the same way, heavy trnsion and a monkey paw 😎👍🏻

[@LadyLocks]

Thanks DMac!! I hear a lot of people say feather light tension but I've never had much luck that way. Glad to hear I'm not the only one who thinks heavier tension gets the job done! Thank you for watching!🤍🩷🩶🥰😍😊😘

[@NiqHowie]

Only been able to open mine 3 times! Hahaha I love/hate this thing!

[@LadyLocks]

I really love/hate the 1100's too. They are just so annoying lol. 🥰❤️😘😍

[@chriscapune7873]

Great tips!!! Now say if I am practicing my 1100 and I can’t get it open 🥹 what color nail polish should I be using 🧐 🤣 Great video!!! 🐈🐾🐈‍⬛🐾👏👍

[@Nicks-Picks]

😂😂😂😂

[@Nicks-Picks]

I'd go for. Lovely purple Chris 😂

[@chriscapune7873]

@@Nicks-Picks 🤣 I will give that a try!!!! Thanks buddy 😀🐈‍⬛🐾🐈🐾🍻

[@LadyLocks]

Chris & Nick, I might go with power pink! That seems to get the job done for me every time!! But purple is a runner up for sure!! 🤍🩷🩶🥰😍😘😊 They'd both look lovely on you Chris, so I don't think you could go wrong with either!! 😘

[@chriscapune7873]

@@LadyLocks 😃 thank you!!! Will have to see if I can get those colors 😀👍🐈‍⬛🐈🐾👍

[@gchev4]

I've never picked an 1100. I really want to get my hand on one. I feel like they're the lockwood 334 of the US though lol

[@LadyLocks]

Yep, pretty much. It's a big one for pickers over here to pick. They vary so much though bc so many places sell them I feel like some aren't taken care of very well or made very well idk. But that can make them hard to pick bc a vid will be talking about one that is made well and you could be trying to pick one that isn't and so it doesn't pick the same. But people keep picking em. Lol. Thanks for watching Greg!

[@roysammons2445]

😂 Guilty as charged! I've closed the shavuot and paid attending to the orientation then soon the core the wrong way. Yes it was an absolute pain to sort out. All good info here 🙂👍

[@LadyLocks]

Thank you Roy! And thanks for watching!

[@alementary4065]

These stupid locks have given me so many headaches and heartburn.

[@LadyLocks]

I agree one hundred percent! These are my nemesis locks! Lol.

[@mcdpoor]

Thank you

[@j.gabriel8573]

excellent tips 🦾 I still have 2 AL left to pick , 5300 and 1 last 1100 and will revisit the previous ones again. thanks for the video

[@LadyLocks]

Aww thanks J. I'm sure now you'll be back into picking you'll get them open no problems!! 🥰😍😘🤗🤗🩷😊

[@danieldaley9097]

Thanks

[@LadyLocks]

🩷😘🥰☺️🩷

[@stevegagnon1449]

Hard to pick but easy to bypass if the end is not protected

[@LadyLocks]

Very true! Thanks for watching! 😘🥰😍🥰☺️

[@PunkTymeFoxy]

This is my first real lock I guess you can say. And it is a bitch kitty. I didn't even realize it had security pins until you told me. So thanks for that. Wish I could get it open to prog pin it lol

[@LadyLocks]

Yea, it's a hell of a lock. And pretty tough to open when you are new that's for sure. Maybe try some Masterlocks to get the hang of picking locks without security pins. The LPU Belt Explorer website ranks locks from easy to difficult and you could find something a bit easier to start out on. Just don't give up all together because you can get the hang of it with enough practice. They sell these on Amazon too for around $10 and if you got a new one with a key, you could progressively pin it. Good luck my friend and thanks for watching!