(1807) American Lock Weather Covers

[@sapperdaddy101a]

I'm pretty new to locksport . I have been watching your videos for about two months ...well binge watching i have learned so much from all the videos and also from LPL. i have to say that your videos are very informative .. and i just have to say Thank you for what you are doing.

[@bosnianbill]

Awesome! Thank you, and welcome to LockSport!

[@theteenageengineer]

Locksport can be a really fun thing for people. I myself am training to become a locksmith, I’ve been interested in locks since I was 6 and have been picking locks since I was 12, I’m mostly self taught, but a lot of the techniques I’ve learned are from bills channel and LPL’s channel. What you will find is everyone has different things they like, everyone has a favorite pick, and it varies from person to person. The interesting thing is that, lock picking is a very difficult skill to learn and teach, it’s not like teaching someone to do a math problem, the thing that makes it so difficult is that when you are SPPing, you are completely blind as to where your pick is in the lock, it requires the ability to feel where the pins are in the lock with your pick. It takes many hours of practice to fully master the skill. I find myself picking locks while in meetings and watching tv, because it just gives my hands something to do. Good luck on your journey to mastering lock picking.

[@rextson9189]

Bill was the guy that helped me learn lockpicking!!!

[@texmexgod4002]

OMG... Thanks Bill... I FINALLY am able to pick the US Paclocks!! Security pins were a challenge to me a few months ago, but now.. not so much. I was able to do 3 different Paclocks in a row... SPP. It wasn't a fluke!! Just wanted to say thank you Sir.

[@Jetmech1781]

Not a locksport participant myself (or thief, for that matter), but yours and LPL's videos have REALLY given insight on securing my own property. Thanks, Bill!

[@russelldodd93]

You're teaching a nice skillset with great explanations. Thank you.

[@sharg0]

So a bit of glue to secure the two halves of the protection together is a good investment.

[@RWBHere]

Nice explanation of how to handle serrated pins. Thanks for that, Bill.

[@roysammons2445]

I love that cover, it looks pretty cool. You make it sound so easy to pick serrated pins.

[@plug4uk696]

I learnt something new about picking serrated pins, Thank you Bill ;-)

[@charlesrich3975]

Thanks for the great explanation, serrated pins are definitely my kryptonite.

[@theteenageengineer]

I believe bill has an older video on how to re pin the ones with the rivets, and be able to put them back together. I can’t remember the video number, but I’d say if you search Bosnianbill American lock you should be able to find it. Update: It is video 356 where bill shows how to rekey the sealed American locks with the rivets.

[@billyg.2600]

I was just gonna say that, it was odd hearing him say they can't be repined when it just takes a couple seconds to drill out the rivet.

[@Westhelockpicker]

It's amazing how well the Lishi works on these!

[@ferdthe1st]

Thanks, Bill! You're an excellent teacher in such short videos. Very succinct, but so helpful.

[@gungadinn]

The Master Lock master re-pinning kit comes with the new bottom plate nut and screw as well as the anti-bypass plate. The lock body looks at lot like the American 5200 series lock. The only concern is that some of the models use a 5 pin only core while others can be pinned with 6. My go to lock series is the American 700 and the APTC-14 6 pin core. Resists most brute force attacks, readily up gradable, and inexpensive in padlock terms.

[@NothingPicksLocks]

Morning Bill

[@bradw0535]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, damn that Ratyoke is pretty! I cut my teeth with serrated pins on American Locks and Bosnianbill's videos. Thank you sir!

[@donnierobertson3088]

Great job and video like always

[@genehamilton1272]

These locks are really a challenge when they've spent some time outside in the elements. I find myself when I come across one hoping its an older American so I can bypass it. Lol . Thanks Bill for your expert tutelage!

[@theteenageengineer]

I’ve found, that if you can’t pick it, and you can’t bypass it, you go with your last resort and drill it, I’ve drilled so many of those locks it’s unbelievable. And if you are like me and you are a locksmith apprentice or you happen to work for a locksmith, you probably have a ton of cores just laying around, all I do is I rear shim them, and I’ll even use a blank key to rear shim them. Then you repin the core and you are all set. My locksmith has a few filing cabinets and a few buckets full of random locks, and he will just give them away, a lot of them are American locks, and he actually pays me sometimes to pick, bypass, or drill open them and replace the core so that he can sell them, the used locks he usually sells for between half the original price and 3/4 the original price, and they go like hot cakes. Although I’ve found it to be kind of a pain in the butt to repin them, because you can’t use your standard pinning kit, you have to use either an American pinning kit or a master pinning kit.

[@shadowraven137]

Out of curiosity, locksporter from across the pond. Have you seen the bypass tool to penetrate the rear core cover/metal piece that stops bypasses on Americans and cheap amazon copies? (not sure on the proper term?) That to me seems like a no brainer to open and rekey for future sales for locksmiths.

[@danareed1656]

great video! iv been working on an American and not having much luck as of yet! but i dont give up i will get it picked!you gave me some good ideas to try thank you

[@gozzendk]

Thanks for the video 👍

[@johnd6164]

Bill, I’m not a picker but I really enjoy your channel. Thanks for the great content! I wondered if the skunk lock would be making an appearance at any point? :)

[@Yora21]

I often wonder how much sense it still makes to make locks harder to pick? Do thieves actually bother with trying to pick the better locks or go straight to destructive entry?

[@edmarchesani4107]

I've heard of lots of locks getting picked at storage units near me

[@shadowraven137]

At most places a brick through a window is easier and faster then picking a door. It's the deterrent factor to most, and otherwise the "noticeable" theft is the key word.

[@cheyannei5983]

It depends on the context. Opportunistic theft is always going to be destructive. Residential, too. Commercial or in that kind of zoning is going to be nondestructive because of alarms/security/suspicion

[@cheyannei5983]

You'll notice that PacLoc locks are marketed towards commercial use and have excellent pick resistance, and Masterlock locks which have atrocious pick resistance are marketed towards consumer use.

[@unrealair]

If there's no proof of forcible entry an insurance company may deny your claim of theft. A lock that forces thieves to be destructive makes your life a lot easier.

[@rallock67]

The company sells the retainers and screws, they can be easily rekeyed.

[@gkeyman565]

Bill knows it can be rekeyed with a little work and a replacement security but/screw set, he made the video a long time ago!

[@twjohnson1203]

Oh yeah! Another *_Rat Yoke Monday!_*

[@eldrich4662]

@Bosnianbill i live in the UK (never picked before) and im looking at starter sets do you still recommend the Dangerfield PRAXIS Dual-Gauge Complete Lock Pick Set as a good starter for Euro locks or is there something else you would recommend ??

[@bosnianbill]

Yes, that still remains an excellent choice, especially for those living in the UK since postage would be less expensive.

[@eldrich4662]

@@bosnianbill Thanks for the reply Bill i will get a set when i have some spare cash

[@davidcovington901]

Just occurred - duh - you can pick blindfolded just as well. Maybe better. Forces a mental picture. Thanks for the sierra lesson, Bill.

[@Phred_Phlintstoner]

That's actually a fun and popular picking challenge. Last one was the "blind like me" challenge posted by "sightless senshi" who is a blind picker. It was great. Look up the videos.

[@gerardthomas9023]

Nice covers. Are they available as a retail item?

[@SomeTheorist9090]

Would using say a couple of drops of an Epoxy between the cover and the lock significantly improve the lock?

[@edmarchesani4107]

Your videos are very informative...but the question is how do I get some challenge locks? I've got some to barter with myself

[@DoctorHogmaster]

American locks really are fun to pick. Sometimes when I get over-confident and end up struggling I take a pause and think back to the very methodical approach you take to it, and that sorts me out. Thanks for another great video!

[@seriousmaran9414]

So what about getting a replacement bolt and drilling out the rivet?

[@UTubeHandlesSuck]

I've seen Bill do that on a couple of locks, so it's certainly viable. I'm guessing he just chose not to do it for this video.

[@mscottdowning9682]

How about showing how to pick a combination lock?

[@adonikam1]

I'm prob wrong but I thought Americian was bought by Master Lock....??

[@billyg.2600]

it was. I forget what year, but newer ones are made in Mexico, you can tell them apart because don't say USA, and some of them have really poor quality cores.

[@EdSileo]

At first glance, that key almost looked like a bump key (but it's not)...

[@bosanceros1377]

Bosnian hero lockpicked america

[@johnpauldavie5246]

Is your website down? It gives me a 503 error.

[@bosnianbill]

Try clearing your web browser and trying locklab.com again. The Amazon AWS glitched about a week ago and is STILL causing problems with redirects.

[@robinbrowne5419]

So the thief just needs to put the cover back on, so nobody is the wiser that he stole their bike. :-)

[@bosnianbill]

OTHER than the missing bike, you mean? 😀

[@robinbrowne5419]

@@bosnianbill Oh yeah. I forgot about that piece of evidence. :-)

[@DonzLockz]

I haven't seen these before. Is good they are full of security pins.👍😎🇦🇺

[@flywifiguy]

Hey Bill - big fan of your videos, I have been watching for quite some time. I'm curious if you have ever given any through to trying to re-train the word "guys" out of your vocabulary when referring to your viewers collectively. While I don't think anyone believes you're intentionally leaving out people who don't identify as men, switching to more inclusive language would be all the more encouraging for aspiring and curious lock pickers of all genders. Like STEM and infosec at large, lock picking is a very male dominated hobby/craft, which is unfortunate since non-men have been some of the best pickers I have known. In fact, non-men on the whole represent folks who have better manual dexterity and critical thinking skills. Just a thought given your very large audience and didactic style. Thanks Bill!

[@e-ironmanmarsden754]

Before I watched I saw the thumbnail and was disappointed with the bitting of the key.

[@idkidk4334]

That key sucks! Free bump key I guess

[@CHP-Pan]

Nice lock, tacky jacket.

[@hobowithashotgun3438]

Wewt new vid

[@parapicktog7734]

Why can't you remove the core? It looks like a standard American lock under the plastic. I have a brinks padlock with a plastic cover, same deal, you can remove the weather cover and it's just a normal brinks lamented lock underneath. Same size and shape as master laminated padlocks, the plastic weather guard will fit them too. You just have to open the lock to remove or install the top part of the plastic weather guard.

[@thalivenom4972]

you can drill out the rivet, bill has several vids on this, but the inside isnt a simple bolt to unscrew, so as a rivet, it proves bill didnt modify it. thats all that matters here.

[@justme5384]

American padlock "made in china" probably

[@billyg.2600]

Mexico. Up until master bought them they were made in use

[@experimentalarmy4495]

I wonder if you become theif ..... crazy stuff