[324] 40mmAL Series: Abus 83AL/40 Padlock Picked and Gutted

[@edparagonpc]

That was fascinating, I now know I don't know anything about padlock design. Great video gonna be binging here.

[@LockNoob]

Nice lock and picking. Wasn't aware of this model until this video, so thanks for sharing :-)

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks -- I think it is relatively new... I think it is technically a titalium.

[@lmars5933]

As always great video. well explained were learning so much one day will be as good you LOL😎😎😎

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks -- Glad it was helpful.

[@sevesteen2]

Mine came with everything except key pins needed to pin it as a 6 pin-a spare spool, spring and bible cover, the key is 6 pin length. Would that change the ranking? Also worth mentioning is the ease of repinning. There's no need to gut, just push the core retaining pin and turn CCW until the key pins align with the cutaway section.

[@bobbykeyz1263]

Another great video. Keep them coming.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks.

[@NoctisMotus]

Nice. May have to track one of those down. Looks like a fun pick.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks.

[@wysmolek]

Haven't seen an abus with serrated pins yet (here on the other side of the pond) and with schlage keyway. Was hoping that 83/40 would be better. Kasp is an underdog - around 30% less than abus (at least in Germany) and offers much more security.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

I think that is new to me as well... at least I don't recall seeing one before. Oddly, VERY similar to the Master Lock pinning.

[@danielroglich3309]

Another one bites the dust. Great picking and thanks for sharing it with us brother!

[@jakemcmillian]

Did the 83/80 come with a bump key too? 🤣

[@JC-11111]

I've got a question. In the 72/40 lock, there's a round spacer/washer type thing between the core and actuator in the lock body. It's got the same sort of marking, except it's a red dot. Is that for anything specific or just so you know which way it goes in the lock?

[@kylecorey88]

so what would that extra hole in the core be for on this lock? can you do the protecta key thing with that as well justlike the kwikset?...dont spend a whole lot of time with padlocks so im thinking you should know this surely :)

[@lockpickinglawyer]

It could be. I can't think of anything else.

[@kylecorey88]

yea i would like to know because alot oflocks have this..

[@Potti314]

Nice video and picking. I don't like the flattened core; you even see unevenness there kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4OtnoWGrdFoia8. It's like a spleen, but I love perfectly round plugs Flattening maybe makes the lock work smoother by widening the shear line but also makes picking easier in my opinion.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

I agree, but those flattened cores are really needed for locks like this that are meant to be repined. They need to take into account a little fudge factor.

[@bozsbuzz6409]

LPL -How does the zbar retain the key?

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Good question... The short answer is that it doesn't. The key pins retain the key. The z bar prevents the core from turning to the 12 o'clock position while the shackle is open, and as I'm sure you know, you can't remove the key unless you are at 12 o'clock.

[@bozsbuzz6409]

LockPickingLawyer Ah, thanks I was wondering how that all fit together. It makes obvious sense, now that you explained it.!

[@nicks.youtube]

I wonder what it'd get for a score with the abus 888 core?

[@alanwilson3572]

How are you feeling counter rotation with a dead core?

[@ganzonomy]

Just for fun, put an 83-Series Pfaffenhain cylinder in it, and try again :D.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Hmmm... which keyway do they use. I have not been overly-impressed with the Pfaffenhain locks that I've come across, but I have not seen very many.

[@ganzonomy]

Mine's a Y14 (no sidepins), but it does have an EVIL biting :D

[@mwilson14]

Your video embarrasses me. I have an ABUS 83/45 and I used a Schlage pinning kit that visually isn't even that challenging for key bitting. I can pick it if I replace the driver pins with standard pins, but placing the stock 1 serrated and 4 spools I just haven't got the hang of it yet. I won't give up on it, but it's frustrating. It definitely has a much higher tolerance than any of the Master Locks I own. Even the Sparrows practice lock I have which I pinned exactly the same (security pins too) has a LOT of slop in comparison and I can pick it open in seconds.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

You will get there. It's all about developing the feel. But it takes time. :-(

[@mwilson14]

I'm positive I will too. Frustration and failure is all part of learning.--I'm not discouraged one bit. I understand just how much work you've done off camera to get as good as you are. I can't even begin to imagine how many hours worth of failed attempts I've put into all the locks I own. Now I can open 95% of them in mere seconds. I can get that Master Lock 230 open almost every time now without having to reset. Today on my lunch break I bought a pack of 2 1/2" 8d Hillman Bright Finish nails at Walmart because they looked to be 3/32" in diameter and I was correct. It's like a lifetime supply of pin making material for my Master Locks. I'll be making some security pins tonight with them to send to my friend down in Texas as my very first challenge lock. If you're interested, once he's done with it I can send it to you to try out...without a blowtorch. :)