[164] HUGE American Lock Series 790 Padlock Picked and Gutted (Again)

[@MultiVde]

Beautiful, just beautiful!

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks.

[@danielroglich3309]

Great video brother. Nice lock

[@megashredderofkate]

cheers for the advice on the flat 5 for the abus 55/40, got me a sparrows vorax set - and had a much more satisfying experience this time around!

[@lockpickinglawyer]

I'm glad it worked out. They are a bit bendy, but very helpful on the tighter keyways.

[@hugomartel8552]

Very impressive lock And AWESOME picking as usual!!

[@lockpickinglawyer]

+Hugo Martel Thanks.

[@Potti314]

Very nice picking and great pins. Fantastic lock :-)

[@lockpickinglawyer]

+Potti314 Thanks.

[@iyeetsecurity922]

_I like big locks and I cannot lie!_

[@Taco_Syndicate]

I think I remember watching the first video when I was just starting to pick, but I'll have to check for curiosity sake. I instantly imagined the following conversation ensued... LPL: Here, talk to my lawyer, Hi it's me... Seller: Where would you like it shipped Sir? Hahahaha! Glad the seller did right by you. Nicely done, by the way.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

LOL... it was easier than I expected. The seller was very accommodating when I explained the issue. No idea where he got the core. Not sure that I want to know.

[@Taco_Syndicate]

Some things are better just left to be how they are.

[@markm0000]

Sounds like the seller has been gypping clueless buyers on expensive locks with cheap cores. They can then sell the core separately for a few bucks on eBay through another account.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Mark M Could be... I would have mentioned the seller, but here didn't have any other locks listed.

[@ZombieLock]

great pick as always and a beauty of a lock

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks.

[@ChrisAhrensLHG]

nice lock. great job

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks.

[@fbw47]

Great pick LPL, can you tell me where one can purchase steel pins for both padlocks and knob cylinders?

[@lockpickinglawyer]

I don’t know. Never seen them for sale.

[@JessHull]

This lock looks like its so large it could me uncomfortable to pick in palm, I'd likely need a vice. Being fairly new to picking I always expect monster sized locks to have monster sized cores, it always surprises and delights me to see a small core in a large lock. What was the reason the original core had the wrong pins was it used?

[@lockpickinglawyer]

It's very uncomfortable to hold! The buyer never gave me an explanation, though I suspect the answer was that he wanted it for himself and didn't think I'd notice (which I didn't).

[@JessHull]

Its large hard edged heaviness is almost like a unintended security feature, being that its hard and awkward to hold if you were to pick it in situ. I forgot to add how pleasing those, now proper, pins are to look at.

[@CristiNeagu]

I find serrated pins easier to pick than spools, simply because spools require more discipline with the tension tool. If you don't keep enough tension, it's very easy to overset them.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

You are in the (very lucky) minority. Most people, including myself, find spools to be easier.

[@jeffmoss26]

very nice, never seen the steel pins!

[@lockpickinglawyer]

+Jeff Moss Thanks... Me neither until now!

[@lostandfound1004]

Smooth as usual. Props for contacting the person who sold you the lock. So....did you have to (cheesy joke about to happen) Lawyeree on them?

[@lockpickinglawyer]

+LOST FOUND Thanks... It went surprisingly easy. I think he knew it was wrong and that he was caught... Just my theory.

[@PapaGleb]

Thanks for the reminder, I totally forgot about this monster.

[@PapaGleb]

If the seller has more of these locks, send me a link, this one is also one missing from my collection.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

The seller doesn't have any listed, but there are at least 4 on ebay now... all about $50. Not a bad price, but you can probably do better with some patience.

[@PapaGleb]

+LockPickingLawyer patience and price is the reason why I'm missing this one lol but keep an eye out for me :)

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Papa Gleb I know the feeling. My ebay alert list is very, very long!

[@richardwales5561]

wow, that's a beast.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Yup, that about sums it up!

[@baudouindesaintroman6337]

How do you make the difference between a set pin and a pin stuck in a cerration without having to stuck or set them all ?? I usually go to the next pin wen I have a click but I see that you know right away that you need another one on the pin. Excellent video as always

[@PickME1977]

Great picking!...I do have to wonder about the effectiveness of the spools in 4, 5, and 6. Looked to me that the key pins were pretty long..did the spools even come into play? would at least one of them be better positioned in 2 or 3.?

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks... and not really. Though to be fair, since I find spools to be much easier, it probably made the lock harder for me.

[@Johnyrocket70]

nice, 1st time I ever heard the words "shackle hole" lol

[@lockpickinglawyer]

LOL. Get you mind out of the gutter. There's kids on this channel! :-P

[@Johnyrocket70]

+LockPickingLawyer what are kids doing watching lock porn? is it dirty or is it art lol

[@lockpickinglawyer]

+JB According to YT analytics, 1.3% of my viewers are minors! Tender, virgin ears that need to be defended from such harsh language... :-P

[@Johnyrocket70]

+LockPickingLawyer we shall consider lock porn "art" for now on. specially when we strip them down and show all their hidden goodies.

[@Johnyrocket70]

+LockPickingLawyer did you see the picks Texas Jim got? I want to know where to get those sliding pocket picks

[@MrMarcelpare]

Nice picking!

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks.

[@mrkultra1655]

Right on

[@elgueroaero]

Where did you get that little tool for removing the C clips? It looks a might bit handier than the screwdrivers I usually use :).

[@lockpickinglawyer]

The tool is part of the lock disassembly kit sold on DHGate.com.

[@elgueroaero]

Cool. Thank you

[@MrCardeso]

With the spinning drill guard at the front, are the steel pins still necessary, in your opinion?

[@PapaGleb]

It's additional security not to mention a small drill bit can very easily by pass it and get to the brass core.

[@MrCardeso]

That makes sense. So, I guess the more important security features are the steel pins, and not the spinning guard.

[@PapaGleb]

I think so. Honestly I dont think that plate offers any security what so ever. I would still use and recommend this lock because the most common attacker would not think of drilling not to mention the shear size of this lock would scare any attacker away.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

It's not a spinner, and the drill protection is minimal... it only covers a portion of the area needed. Precise drilling with a smaller than normal bit can probably overcome it. In any case, a little more protection never hurts.

[@pickbeard2690]

Big hunk of metal.😱😯😯 Tiny core( always makes me laugh)😂😂 Not sure why serrated,surely they don't come into play as there is no threading in the bible or core?🤔🤔 Was the core counter milled at all? Thanks for another video to make me think👍👍😘🍻😎

[@lockpickinglawyer]

LOL. The serrated pins don't need threading to make them effective... at least I found these lock pretty hard in the beginning. Though some threading would certainly make them a little harder. The only core like this that I've ever seen with countermilling is, coincidentally, the lock I posted today!