[371] HUGE Squire SS80CS (Mauer NW4 Core) Padlock Picked and Gutted

[@Keldor314]

I think that thing might double as a sledge hammer for breaking open lesser locks.

[@mrheineken88]

Ideal for opening Masterlocks 😂

[@MrSupercar55]

Or better yet, get one to secure what you don’t want stolen and get another one to whack the thief over the head with when he tries and fails miserably at picking the lock.

[@riograul2043]

I loled

[@BlueSharkBoy434]

Its called asserting dominance.

[@atfsgeoff]

You made it look so easy to pick, when the truth is that most experienced lock pickers could spend days on this and not get it open. *Very* impressive!

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thank you, and you are correct -- this is not an easy lock to open... I didn't mean to suggest otherwise.

[@1288liam]

Bare in mind with these picking videos the picker may have had this lock picked several times and 'know'the lock therefore appearing much easier to pick on video. I'm sure most pickers wouldn't do it as quick with a lock they've not seen before

[@pdr05]

It also helps to have Excellent cognition and spatial intelligence

[@RomanHistoryFan476AD]

Question is would you want to tackle this lock to rob the motorcycle plus other security or move on to found a more easier lock.

[@michealangel1556]

liam A of course he probably took days himself too finally get it too open

[@jacothewako]

I love how your videos are numbered. Nice channel!

[@lockpickinglawyer]

I misspoke in describing the dimensions of this lock -- the shackle is 16mm, not 14mm as I stated.

[@Choice777]

LockPickingLawyer if the inner parts are brass, can't a really long lever(and one on lock body) just brute force to turn the thing to unlock ? like even if that means cutting all the pins and levers by shearing.

[@yokie8201]

@John Manoochehri you're sus, what are you trying to get in to?

[@mikehawk1970]

Your amazing..... Love this channel. Keep going

[@kevinjohnson4531]

Just wondering, I've watched you take several locks apart. How much work does it take to put it back together?

[@JasperJanssen]

Choice777 the pins are brass, but so are the plug and bible. Applying force won’t sheer the pins so much as it just deforms all the brass equally. And pin tumblers have a *lot* of collective area, they are actually pretty strong.

[@markleng67]

You are becoming quite a reference for information about many various kinds of locks. I see a book in your future! Great pick, great lock!

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks -- Wow, thank you. I have considered doing some writing on picking, but knowledge of locks goes hand in hand. The truth is that you can't expect to advance as a picker without an good working knowledge of locks. The issues go hand in hand.

[@markleng67]

And therein lies your thesis! I'll be happy to proofread for you, no charge! ;-0

[@markleng67]

I think you would have the first 12,742 sold immediately! I may even buy a few extra for Christmas presents! ;-)

[@obfuscated3090]

Print-on-demand services could make selling a book convenient and of course updated editions with version identification are easy to do.

[@RB747domme]

@@markleng67 and as a novelty, he could lock the book closed with a padlock.

[@cottoneyejoe97]

You 're a bob ross of lockpicking

[@klj2382]

Is that an insult or complement?

[@redinator5]

Kevin2382 I would definitely say complement

[@glenshort6567]

Kevin2382 compliment for sure

[@stevee7774]

Kevin2382 - Definitely a compliment. If you have to ask I’m guessing you don’t know who Bob Ross is.

[@contactshakya]

@@stevee7774 Bob Ross is a late painter. LPL speaks in the similar ways to Bob Ross. ASMR material.

[@4Lil2Noobie0]

I have only watched 30 seconds of this vid, but I can clearly tell this is gonna be a good one!! A video over 10 min on this channel is so rare!

[@mwilson14]

Man, you are definitely a master at lock picking. I've been at it since this past December and I can pick all Master Locks with no problem, even now including my 230DPF.--I'll be buying some piano wire to make my own security pins for that one. I'm now working on an ABUS 80TI/50 and an ABUS 83/45 with a Schlage core. I've had no success other than false sets with the 80TI/50. The key config is mean on the 80TI/50 as the 6th pin is at the highest position and the 5th is at the lowest. I've rekeyed my 83/45 and temporally replaced all the security pins with standard and was able to pick it with some difficulty. I've replaced all the security pins (4 spools, 1 serrated) and I can only get a false set. I also broke my Sparrows .015 short hook, so I've got a variety of new hooks in transit. I just can't even imagine picking a lock like this one in your video anytime in the near future. LOL.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks. Have you seen my video 188 on tension? It sounds like you are at a stage that you might find it helpful.

[@mwilson14]

Yes I have watched it. :) I feel I am almost there. Once I get the false set in these more difficult locks, I gradually ease off in as small of movements as I possibly can, but I just haven't quite got there yet. I feel fortunate though that I discovered from personal experience right away how little tension is required. When I came across your video last month, I knew I was on the right track and became hopeful that I'll get better at this. It was that video specifically why I became a subscriber to your channel. You are also very quick and frequent to respond and give feedback in your comments which I greatly appreciate and can't thank you enough.

[@fynngembries6808]

you got it open?

[@mwilson14]

@@fynngembries6808 Yes, I opened it along with a bunch of other cores. I was getting pretty good for a while but started developing issues with inflammation in my hand, wrists and arms which was causing nerve damage, so I rarely pick locks these days. The nerve damage is related to the workload of my day job due to the volume of typing, and not so much from locksport though. I usually pick my locks on car rides to keep my hands busy when my wife and I are driving out to places to go rockhounding.

[@TheGeezzer]

I've watched this video before can't believe I didn't comment on its epicness. This lockpick is epicness the Mauer NW4 is considered "unpickable" like the Protec2. You're showing your experience as 2019 World Champion Lock-picker in this video for sure. Excellente! 💯

[@rpgaholic8202]

As someone who rekeys locks at a certain big box store (and had to teach myself master pinning on the Kwikset/Defiant line we sell), who somehow found this channel and have now seen several videos, to the point I am considering taking up lock-picking just because you make it seem so interesting, I see the key on this lock and I would instantly NOPE out of even trying one this difficult.

[@austinhamilton1234]

Good quality videos, well spoken, and knowledgeable? What a great find on this niche part of KZbin! Really enjoy your content, and can't wait to see more videos from you.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks for the kind words, and welcome to my channel.

[@LeviathanTamer31]

Any lock that takes you over a minute to pick must be something great, and this one nearly took you three XD

[@xaiano794]

man that lock operates so smoothly, that is very impressive.

[@Daniel-te9kf]

2:53 He sounds like a dentist checking for cavities 😆

[@Potti314]

That's an intimidating lock - great job picking and gutting it.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks.

[@michealangel1556]

If you can lock it you can open it I’m a pro and it just takes some nit picking too study the lock and open it

[@StanislavG.]

This is some hardcore lock nerdery right there. Loved every second of it :)

[@The_Totes_Adorbs]

I have a 115lb lock called The Wife. Sadly you can't pick or unlock it unless it wants to...

[@RB747domme]

A word to the wise. DON'T. LOSE. YOUR. KEY. Because, you'll have a helluva job getting that padlock off whatever it is you're securing.

[@icecold1805]

That picklocking is a nightmare!. Also, I liked the zoom close-ups on the pins and pieces. First time I can see a pib up-close and trully see what a Spool is.

[@nethalus]

My dad used to work in the now gone UK coal industry and 'liberated' many industrial Squire padlocks, which he secures his shed and coal bunker with, those suckers weigh a few pounds, and even he hasp & staples are industrial grade and fitted with coach bolts.

[@LockNoob]

Truly great picking :-) what do people use these locks _on_?

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks -- No idea what these locks are used for. Perhaps heavy equipment or trailers?

[@Ucofatoffski]

A teenage girl's diary.

[@mynock250]

You often see them paired with a pramasis bike chain.

[@namrednop]

That would be a "Pragmasis" Bike Chain. Ya left out the g. :-)

[@Krikstar123]

Motorcycles and scooters.

[@mariusschmitt5855]

Maybe i missed a video but could you show how to assemble such a complex lock - that should be interesting Most of these videos show only the picking and gutting and i think that putting it together is much more difficult than the gutting Great Videos btw. Watching your lockpicking is relaxing and educating at the same time

[@sheriff9396]

Kicked that big boys ass easy, really interesting disassembly and breakdown, thanks for another great Vid. I would Love to see you take on a bi-lock , you are one of the few pickers on the planet that could pick one I bet.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks -- I have picked a few bilocks, but I am far from consistent with them. My efforts to open them are not short enough in time for a video (and I refuse to keep reshooting until I get lucky -- that's dishonest!). I practice on them every now and then, but they are very, very tricky locks. Maybe one day. :-(

[@robertleifeld225]

Great Video. REQuest Please show/explain the "interactive pin"; what it is, how it works. Thanks

[@michaelharvey2537]

6:53 let's get this onto a tray....Nice!

[@Maxxx5240]

i was not expecting to see this comment here.

[@Dcook85]

Finally! A chastity belt grade lock fathers can depend on!

[@philswaim392]

Fun thing is that if you have this lock, the only kind of threat you have to worry about coming after that lock is someone who is going to do extensive recon ahead of time and map lock types to doors and practice at home heavily before the job. And honestly at that point, theyre probably going to instead steal a key or socially engineer their way past the lock. But if someone was determine, they would practice way ahead of time to the point where they pick faster than the lock picking lawyer even did. But thats still a lot of time to sit around in probably and awkward position obviously picking a lock. Its always good to analyze why a lock would be used and what goal one would try to accomplish with that lock. Youre either redirecting an attackers efforts or youre making them spend more time at that point trying to get through. Hopefully youll have good surveilance and patrolling that someone will have reported such a person

[@peterestall]

Great picking, on an awesome padlock, with a very scary core, nice job again.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks. :-)

[@ruediix]

There are several places they could substantially increase security with minimal alteration to the design. That could probably boost pick resistance to at least 5 minutes if not 8 minute rating. A list of things they could do with only minimal design modification: 1. Replace the passive pins with active conventional pins to add a third row. (This would require the most modification, but also add the most added security.) 2. Increase the number of sliders and dimple pins. 3. Add some serrated pins in there in addition to the spool pins.

[@itsezactually]

Found your channel today and watched a handful of videoes, love the content, admire your skill and enjoy the amount of detail put into each lock.

[@KayD]

This lock is heavier than my 1st daughter was at full term 😂

[@Ignas0000]

I just bought this lock and you picked it in 3 minutes, I sure hope you don't decide to start stealing motorcycles in London.

[@Greenmachine305]

Very impressive. Super fun visualizing the pin config as you gave the play-by-play.

[@brianhignett8954]

Hi Harry, what an impressive padlock, AND impressive picking! We are starting to see some Squire stuff Downunder, but have not seen this one. Thanks for showing, Regards, Brian.

[@paulprescott8833]

The SS80's are in stock Brian.

[@brianhignett8954]

Thanks Paul, nice to know, I guess Squire make the padlocks in the U.K. and fit a German dimple cylinder .... Regards, Brian.

[@paulprescott8833]

The padlocks is UK made. For Australia though we bring them in 'Less Cylinder' so they can be keyed up as the client desires. Put a high security cylinder in it and it will be a major challenge to defeat.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks Brian. Paul, what cores do you have to fit this? It would be formidable with a BiLock or Lockwood MT5+. The Lockwood twin would be nice also, but probably a bit easier than the Mauer.

[@paulprescott8833]

I import the padlocks which are then sold via locksmiths. We can get the retainers for the locks made to suit almost any cylinder as required but I don't sell the cylinders personally.

[@greensteve9307]

Bloody hell. Massive lock like that at it only took you 3 minutes to pick. Is nothing safe?

[@johnfrancisdoe1563]

Steve Just needs a better core installed. Not sure which cores resist LPL though.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

No, no lock is safe from LPL.

[@iamneallyons4263]

You realise if this took this guy 3 minutes to pick it would likely take a competent lock picker a day or two in order to pick?

[@lmars5933]

You should write a book .with knowledge you have and experience😎🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks -- maybe some day.

[@waynesymes1338]

You are one smart dude!!

[@e.c.jr.3580]

That is a beautiful lock. I'm buying one for my tool shed.

[@hotaslava69er]

Just make sure he aint around haha 😂

[@pirelli77]

not even 3 minutes.... 😮 respect!! 👏👏 it would have taken me 10 years 😫😫☠️😂😂

[@justjoeblow420]

My this poor Squire lock rest in piece after the ballistic test it endured, but hey the only lock that didn't fail at some point even after taking armor piercing rounds.

[@TheThisisliving]

WOW lots of tension? white knuckled. Awesome video. Thanks

[@CoLD.SToRAGE]

It's funny how much this guy sounds like a dentist going around your teeth, checking they're all OK, LOL!

[@bradjohnson9893]

As demonstrated here, if an LPL video is more than 3-4 minutes long on a simple picking demo video, the lock is worth buying. In other words, if we round it off at 10 minutes according to just this video, you're looking at spending $2.70 per second of LPL video over 3:37 given this lock is $215 as I comment on this 2-year-old video. I'm not good at math and likely won't follow up on this, but as a regular subscriber I also wouldn't bet too far off myself with an averaged out pricing of locks reviewed that last over 3-4 minutes in a video.

[@bluemarauder6997]

is it possible to go from lockpicking to dentistry? and visa versa lol.

[@warstoriesofthe88th]

Imagine LockPickingLawyer checking teeth for imperfections? "Nothing on one, nothing on two, click outta three... " etc.

[@boooster101]

The core of that molar ... Very drill-resistent

[@KrunchyTheClown78]

Lolol

[@95rav]

more like proctology or gynecology.

[@JW-ll8lf]

Damn nice skills you have man.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks.

[@danielroglich3309]

What a Beefy lock. Great job picking as always brother. Thanks for the review!

[@OverpoweredSlime]

Imagine your dentist sounding like this guy lol

[@vsvnrg3263]

some of the picking tools used are very thin. so thin i wonder how they have the strength do do the job. just curious, does any company make lockpicking sets out of carbon fibre or similar type materials? this bloke is a pleasure to watch and listen to.

[@tsuchan]

I really enjoy your videos. They give me a curious feeling like when I'm having a dental checkup.

[@MrMaxStalsky]

I searched for a video with a lock that you failed to lock pick. It seems that i failed but not you))) if i am not right, pls some one reply me the link. PS one of the most professional youtube channels i ever seen! Awesome job! Wish you the best!

[@ThePandafriend]

Look at video 738.

[@4091740]

This reminds me of being in the dentists chair!

[@khandarwilliam5439]

his hands are mightier than the armor piercing bullets

[@jeremiahgroovy3480]

I live in an area where thefts are common. Had some cut my lock with a angle grinder to steal my daughter's bikes. Now I have a shed and I like the squire lock. But someone could cut my latch and/or screws no problem. Any recommendations for a tough latch and bolts/screws?

[@iceboxxer494]

How to make something impenetrable. Put 100 of these on.

[@AdrianWeber]

I see your finally got yours, great video man! Best wishes, Adrian

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks. I'd been drooling ever since you introduced me to this lock. I picked up a NW4 euro cylinder (video 344) thinking that would quell my longing, but it just made me want the padlock even more. I finally gave in.

[@AdrianWeber]

Haha I knew you could not resist ;) I will watch that video and others later this week. Still busy here I am afraid and wish I could get back doing videos soon! Your friend from Germany, Adrian

[@NicholasAarons]

Adrian Weber Hey Adrian Where's My Squire Padlock? LOL Also you were meant to call me back in November last year as we spoke about on the phone and you said you would call me!?! It's been way to long since we have had a catch up...! Anyway I hope all is well and I hope to speak soon. Your Friend Nick.

[@darjanator]

Weights in pounds, dimensions in mm. *headache ensues*

[@chinobaldhead]

great pick ..what a monster of a lock !!!

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks.

[@roastchicken9143]

I lock up my Husqvarna 701 supermoto with mine. I use a 2 m Pragmasis Prtoector 19 mm chain which wraps right round the bike and passes through the chassis. Very interesting video and immediately raises the question "can I swap out the standard core supplied with my SS80 with a dimple core like the one you have shown here?".

[@mickeyrs3]

Absolute amazballs!! Your like a lock ninja! Excellent vid ma maaaan!

[@lockpickinglawyer]

LOL, thanks.

[@GamingStepByStep]

well done getting that time to hit exactly 13:37

[@JoshuaGanoTyraxLightning]

What to use this Lock on...? Perhaps a badass strength Garage Door holding one's Monster Truck! >:D

[@gavinwon2361]

nice pick, i have the 65 & been looking at getting the 80 for awhile now. they just started poping up on ebay for $300 with the mauer cylinder.

[@gavinwon2361]

looks like there already sold

[@lockpickinglawyer]

+Gavin W. Lockitt was the eBay seller... a bit cheaper on their website. In stock now.

[@zakzhango2495]

I'm very impresssed with your skill but if you had not seen the key first how hard would it have been to pick please?

[@lockpickinglawyer]

It would not have made a big difference... Now a blind pick (i.e., the first time I opened the lock) certainly would have added time... but not as much as you might think.

[@jjryan1352]

Just saw this on How Things Work, put to the test breaking at 17.4 tons. First thought... What does the Lockpicking Lawyer think of it?

[@pizzahot133]

Nothing is safe! NOTHING IS SAFE, I TELL YAA!!!!

[@BiohazardDingleberry]

Not saying you are not talented at this. But does seeing the key help you pick it so fast? If you were just to get a lock you had never seen the key for, would it take you a lot longer to pick?

[@luvoverthewall]

He did receive a lock without a key and he did pick it.. So

[@BiohazardDingleberry]

Luv Kumar So... that is not what my comment said. I was curious about the speed. Not whether or not he could pick it.

[@Feligresa]

@@BiohazardDingleberry It's mainly just about the feel. Seeing the key can contribute to picking the lock, but trying to think about it is - in my case - slower than to just go on picking.

[@lindhe]

Very good question that I also have.

[@Morrhey]

He has mentioned before that he usually does not pick the lock for the first time on video, so take that into account as well when you consider his speed.

[@Leonslockpad]

wow big locks m8 very nice😊👍

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks

[@سعيدثابت-خ5ص]

صراحه انت ذوخبره قويه في هذا المجال .تحياتي لك..

[@chefgav1]

Another great pick,been waiting for someone to pick that beast

[@lockpickinglawyer]

+chefgav1 Thanks.

[@amadeuskosarek3971]

I have a Squire SS80CS. After taking off the weather cover, I noticed a 1/2 inch hole on the side. Is this a point of weakness in the lock? Could the lock be easily opened by using a Ramset through the hole? Should I make an effort to plug the hole? Thank you. I enjoy your videos.

[@philthejet]

Very interesting vid, pretty impressive mechanisms.

[@Charliemmafan]

How would you compare this lock to the best Commando locks or the Abus 20/70 or Abus 20/80 regarding price, durability, pick proof, everything that a typical buyer would be interested in knowing before they buy a lock or locks to protect their valuables? Thanks.

[@markcross6160]

LockPickingLawyer can you provide some tips on picking serrated pins. I'm constantly over setting them because i can't figure out when to stop pushing on them. They keep clicking then I over set.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

+Mark Cross Try video #97... 👍

[@davidfoster2629]

Did a bunch of your videos get muted by KZbin? I'm not getting sound on a ton of them.

[@Lintary]

May she rest in peace after the battering she took at your and Bill's hands :)

[@NIGHTWATCHERUK01]

lpl nice video, how are you finding the new euro cylinders which have magnets fitted in them, and cylinders with ' trap pins ' ...fitted.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

See video 302 for a lock with magnetic and trap pins! ;-) I also have a playlist of trap pin locks.

[@NGPCO.]

I feel like you could drill the hole out for the set screw holding the core in place and open the lock

[@uklockpickaUklp]

Your skills are bloody fantadtic. Great to watch and to listen to 5 stars buddy 👌👌

[@Polite_Cat]

do these large locks come with a warranty? and if so, does gutting the lock like this void that warranty?

[@thegreateststruthsnevertold]

*@LockPickingLawyer Which is the best quality lock picking set..? Money no object..! Can you recommend one please..?*

[@StarkRG]

What does the interactive element on the key do? It doesn't seem to affect the picking of the lock, so it doesn't seem like it would be necessary to include one in a copied key.

[@Loosetile2]

Is it possible to put a lock of that caliber back together and have it still working. I know it featured on your top 10 recently so how long did it take. Really enjoy your content keep it up.

[@johnfrancisdoe1563]

Loosetile2 Everything he did to disassemble it was the same thing a shop will do to configure it for a different key. So yes, it goes back together fine, using the same tools (2 hex keys, tweezers, follower and a pinning tray. Plus the key). He films taking it apart without it going off camera to prove he didn't cheat and remove half the insides before picking).

[@themadhatter4761]

Great pick, what a lock !!!

[@lockpickinglawyer]

+The Madhatter Thank you.

[@garyterwilliger1142]

Love your videos can you put one back together again after tou take apart just curious

[@markdombrowski746]

The largest lock does not appear to have clearance for two chain links of any substance.

[@markcross6160]

Will do and thanks for the reply.

[@adroc9841]

Can you make a video on how the slider mechanism works? Im not fully understanding it from this video.

[@wysmolek]

Not so much place for a chain. I don't know what could you secure with such a monster or you could use it as an anchor. Besides weight it looks like it doesn't have any weaknesses. Do you find cores without spring harder than with?

[@wysmolek]

But only 1 link in shackle? But is it more secure than for instance abus granit? At some point or you can pick it (but I don't think there's a hand full of people that could pick some of this kind of locks) or spend quite some time with an angle grinder or just bust the door open.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

The chains I referenced have a long link at the end so you can pass the chain through... so you only need one link in the lock. As for the Abus 37/80, it is a very nice lock, but not in the same class as this one IMO. That's particularly so when you consider that picking either core NW4 or Abus Plus is exceedingly unlikely for a theif.

[@iamneallyons4263]

Maybe they already do but why don't companies such as squire employ you as a consultant or designer? Surely you would be the best person to design/evaluate locks.

[@intothecalm420]

Would a lock puller work on this?

[@benc1439]

Are the new stronghold padlocks better than the older versions without the rubber cover?

[@tonyholt90]

nicely done ! that is a big lock however it didn't intimate you. another walk in the park :)

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks... no reason to be intimidated. Unless you have butter fingers, in which case, watch your toes!

[@carlosffm]

How do the rollers work? Like, how do they behave differently from just having a dimple?

[@thumperlockpicking9269]

Amazing pick Sir,AMAZING

[@mustabindawind]

They oughta have these at one of those lock picking competitions

[@MichaelDeLucaEE]

Awesome video. I'm a little disappointed that I've seen 2 of your videos involving interactive elements on the keys, but never a detailed explanation on how they work or how you're bypassing that in your picking.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Nothing to explain. Interactive elements are like the “free” spot on a bingo card when it comes to picking. Great for helping prevent unauthorized key copies, though.

[@MichaelDeLucaEE]

@@lockpickinglawyer Ah, so the trade-off is harder to copy but irrelevant to the pick. Thanks for clearing that up!

[@Greenmachine305]

Locks, to me, are a puzzle that must be solved using a dichotomy of brute force and/or elegance.

[@jbonegw]

Damn... I wanted to see you reassemble it.

[@Greenmachine305]

I applaud your skill.