(933) Review: SouthOrd TPXS-07 and TPXS-08 Tubular Picks

[@schitlipz]

Are all circular locks that insecure? Damn. Now I feel like my $200 bike lock is trash.

[@FusionDeveloper]

I'm not going to reply to anyone else, but no, not all locks can be opened with this tool, especially if you have a 11 or 12 or 13 or higher amount of pins. Also, you can have a lock with security pins and alternating strength springs. This tool is made for cheap and old tubular locks with identical springs and no security pins.

[@mattybombatty5119]

No. Other locks are more confident.

[@schitlipz]

Would one of those "disc" locks, with keys that have angles cut on them, and have no spring be better? You know, the ones found in the dollar stores. (That's not a gag question either. I've only seen one video, and that was on Bill's channel, where it took considerable time and a special tool.) The lock I've got does seem to have other features that I don't know what they're called. Like some kinda 3/4 of a circle steel cover to try and block picks I guess. And the cable seems pretty bad-ass. But like you said, I've got no sense so I'm not very sure what I bought. I admit when I don't know certain things.

[@volunteerwork7761]

NOOOO, those locks use a much older design, I assume your $200 bike lock has varying spring tension meaning that this tool will not be able to open it. Single pin picking would be required and what you have on right now is what I would use.

[@sellers8133]

You can single pin pick with tthis tool. Just so anyone is aware you just pull all the picks up so they don't touch and push them down and pick each spring individually.

[@xXFOYXxQ8]

Thanks to you sir I was able to crack open 3 different coffee vending machines in a motel nearby. I am rich in caffeine now. You're the man 💪

[@jtlerch]

cool. I remember when I was young thinking that these must be impenetrable... after all these were the locks on soda machines... lol

[@dime4026]

Never seen a video on these before. Thanks Mr bill

[@ArjunAjith]

Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge. Happy Retirement!

[@IsettasRock]

I bought a set of 7-pin and 8-pin tubular picks from Southord years ago and they work fantastic. Took me a while to figure out how to use them because there was no video from Bill then. I removed the washer and reset the pins by pushing them all out past the end then zeroing them on a flat surface like a table.

[@SkwerlyChess]

Wow, that's something else! I wouldn't have even guessed. What a neat tool.

[@Kazclob]

Thanks for taking the time to teach. I have been learning and taking some time to practices when I can. I am hoping that this will help me later in my security field.

[@KowboyUSA]

My much beloved old 1969 Roadrunner had tubular locks on the hood.

[@skygh]

These are great tools. Very informative video.

[@michaelstewart6414]

Hi Bill, I have both of these picks and they work very well. My next purchase will be the Herty Gerty tubular key cutter. I learned how to use it by watching your videos. Thank you.

[@johnhunter273]

that was amazingly fast. cool tool!

[@lukeelliott3056]

Great video, nice and simple, straight forward. Thanks Bill

[@potjnkye86]

I love your videos and you habe taught me so much on the quality of locks. especially master being CRAP. Thank you. I Have over 30 thousand in RC vehicles, many of them irreplaceable so thank you. I am subscribed and get your newest videos and like them akk

[@FaSMaN]

I never knew you could impression them like that, allways thought you had to pick each pin by going around in circle....

[@jarrodabel4529]

Thanks Bill, Always enjoy your videos.

[@ramrod126]

"noodge is a highly technical term",,,I laughed hard than I should have.,

[@trekkie4life915]

doesnt he mean nudge?

[@walterhughes458]

Justin Updyke m

[@bosnianbill]

👍

[@PeterWhiteVoiceTalent]

I have a HPC resettable. Love that thing.

[@The_Scriggles]

those are sweet when you lose the key to your Harley Davidson! lol carried one around in my bag for a few weeks till I stopped being lazy and had another key cut for my bike.

[@darthpaul123]

The good old noodge. What an awesome tool though.

[@bertiepimplebum9715]

Hello, Clock Cuber: I've purchased a few practice locks. I find learning how to dismantle a real lock and using that to be the next stage up from using practice locks. One needs additional tools to do this. You could start with this: - Professional 2 in 1 HUK Lock Disassembly Tool Locksmiths Tool Kit.‘ Bosnianbill shows how to do all this in one of his videos. It involves taking out the fillings where the pins go, and then making a thread in the hole, where a small 'grub screw' is screwed into it. This makes it so you can put any different type of pins into your real practice lock. This, here, is where I'm at

[@bigifa]

nice one had a clom version of this and had been useing it wrong all this time lol

[@AeroGraphica]

Great video ! Very informative, as always. Banggood have them too, would be nice to see how they compare...

[@dewaltcarp]

Purchaced a set from Banggood,two years old and they still work fine.

[@CGoody564]

Wouldn't it be a better idea to immediately tighten the retainer when the tubular lock unlocks instead of pulling the pick out while the feelers are still free floating? I dont see how pulling it out before tightening would cause anything except an opportunity for a finger to move.

[@calebjvw]

@bosnianbill have you ever had someone send you a tubular challenge lock?

[@Sebbydog]

Gonna have to get me some of these.

[@shinobirg]

I've been looking tubular picks for months now

[@ALEXMADE]

i have the same tools, but i can NOT open safe tubular lock, maybe it some security pins inside? or am i doing something wrong?

[@0NodMan0]

*_Meow that is purty coo. Imma have to buy me some of these because I know of some locks that are 'hiding' wealth..._*

[@insanoflex92]

Got my hands on a secondhand tubular lock pick really cheap but it had no feeler gauge/ needles (what do you call them?) Any tips on where to buy replacements or specs and diy tips on how to make them? (I have tried searching on it but nothing useful)

[@tonythatjesusloves]

surly its easier to use a pen cap , to open these locks , bill do a video on that ??

[@SoWe1]

doesn't work any more, different springs

[@morvboss2863]

so what pens your talking about?

[@tonythatjesusloves]

Morv Boss i think it was sharpy pen lids

[@FusionDeveloper]

That only works on a specific discontinued lock.

[@dkline8874]

We miss you Bill

[@JakedogelordeStAmour]

Nice video!

[@startx1974]

awesome picks

[@lmars5933]

great video Bill. thanks fir sharing. 😎😎

[@StevenHoaks]

What about 4pin tubulars? Bewator for example uses 2-4 pins and the circle is about 5-6mm. Cant find tool for it

[@adrienayala2038]

"That's the penalty of going to a public school." 😂😂😂

[@robl5027]

Sweet, I thought they were a bit too pricey but looks like they're well worth it

[@maxslomoff]

Great videoI finally got mine to pop! I kept turning and screwed the tension ring tight, carefully without wiggling- but upon making a full turn the lock engaged again and the key pattern on the pic doesn’t seem to work. I noticed pin 1 hasn’t sprung all the way back up- it’s key position is 8 (pin all the way down/no cut on key) but this key doesn’t work a second time for some reason. I’ll keep trying. Should i spray some wd40 in there or is that a bad idea?

[@SepandH]

Always creative

[@I-Have-Many]

Can the tensioning pin be removed from these for locks without the pin notch? Is that a simple process? Thanks!

[@lukebentley1341]

dial combination locks are still the "safest" in terms of picking/decoding. basically need to cut it open unless you have an hour to do the maths

[@Charlie-wq1gi]

Cool little tool!

[@Tedybear315]

How would this work out with a "programmable" barrel lock core? We use a series of lock cores with 8 numbers around the core, and a change "key" that we simply insert at the last programmed spot, and rotate to a new position/key. Old key is no longer valid, new key now works! With this pick, how would it be possible to "pick the lock"? Seems like it could either pick and open...or pick and enter the programming stage....Then you would just wind up rekeying the lock, and not picking it open.

[@hawkeyezar5779]

thanks Bill.

[@PeterBerberih]

Love your videos!

[@Depeeps1616]

very cool

[@joshg3848]

Nicely done

[@RMoribayashi]

I wonder what the difference is between Southord's tubular picks and the cheap versions now showing up on the ads below the video at 3 for less than $20?

[@apagliuso80]

Hi, my Harley have 7 pins, and 7,8 diameter, this tool is special to Harley tubular key? Regards

[@elliottf313]

What about if the lock tensions from a ring on the outside? Not in the middle?

[@domesticterrorist483]

excellent as always.

[@richardnailhistorical3445]

What is the difference between the TPXS-07 and the TPXA-07?

[@BB-mv9wl]

I have.. in front of me, a 7 pin tubular lock on a cheap Hilka safe. I have the South Ord tubular lock picks and have had zero luck with this thing for over an hour!! I’m finding it a little hard to line up the tensioner to its correct point. It doesn’t have a notch or groove on the inner core, (just the outer). The key works it perfectly, but the South Ord pick doesn’t seem to be able to even engage the pins for impressioning. Any suggestions would be welcome 🙏

[@pouncerminned863]

did you ever get an answer or figure this out?

[@BB-mv9wl]

@@pouncerminned863 Hi, no unfortunately

[@kylecorey88]

cant u use an 8 pin pick on a 7 pin lock , because alot of those locks are made to hold 8 pins but only have 7 in them , therefore making it work as though therre is just one pin missing, like they have some that will have 7 pins going one way short one at the tensioner spot , or short one the other way, lol kind of hard to explain...i dont come across these much

[@kylecorey88]

i got one of those blue klom ones...but want to upgrade to these

[@kravstema6287]

Any videos showing how to use the decoder?

[@adamwest8711]

Pricey. Did you ever review the HUK tools?

[@morvboss2863]

well..if you didnt had visited a public school, your lock picking skills would be alot lower! (thats what i guess at least xD) thanks for the video..im still in need of a tubular pickset and cant decide yet :\

[@mikefatovic]

Are these a different diameter than the kuk 3 pc set??

[@in2dodo744]

Hi, I have the goso tool same but cheaper and it works perfectly. For 15$.

[@in2dodo744]

I don't have any problems with mine. it does the job

[@drzaius2433]

Is this good for claw clamps?

[@iamme6374]

I understand this video is over two years old, but for the price of this tool is still killer. I hope you are still checking messages this far back. Will the 7 pin SouthOrd TPXS tubular pick work on a misaligned tubular lock? I have not been asked to work on one yet, but I’m starting to notice them while I’m out with the family. Thank you kindly for your input.

[@bosnianbill]

I’m not sure what you mean by misaligned. If partially picked, then yes, it will work.

[@Henchman_Holding_Wrench]

I've seen those picks before, but I've never seen them in action. That was way too fast.

[@C210288A]

OMG, so nice!

[@FusionDeveloper]

I like mine, even though they cost a fortune. I don't have the 10 pin one and I wish they would sell 12 and 13 pin ones, but there must be no "legitimate" reason to own those. They are a lot of fun. I have the de-coder too. I think you have made videos about higher security ones with different springs and spool pins and stuff in them, to complicate or defeat this tool (in addition to adding more pins (12 and 13) which there are no tools sold for.

[@lonsdale1744]

We miss Bill 🫤

[@baldpig2k12]

love the videos bill, got a question for you and the tribe though, where can I get American padlocks in the UK? I'd like to try picking some but can't seem to find any for sale over here!

[@tim.elkins]

Are there many 8 pin locks in the US Bill?

[@bosnianbill]

I've only seen a few on vending machines and older bike locks.

[@cdredstone]

How can I pick a 4-pin tubular lock?

[@TeddyDPhillips0]

I like your videos.

[@fireblaster9961]

Cool I want one

[@bertiepimplebum9715]

May I bring this, - `Professional 2 in 1 HUK Lock Disassembly Tool locksmith Tool Kit.‘ to the attention of Bosnianbill. Could it qualify to be a reviewed lock tool kit? Available from, BangGood, for £19.90 pounds sterling, free delivery to the U.K., and likely the the same to the U.S.A. Kind Regards.

[@bosnianbill]

Thanks! I have one on order. bill

[@ClovisMint]

bill i found this www.amazon.com/dp/B01H1MM1O2?psc=1 on amazon it is a practice lock set it has 6 different locks is it a good practice lock set it is 40 dollars so about 6.50 for each practice locks and they are clear i am new to lock picking so i have no clue

[@monkey6430]

Where do you purchase your picks and tension wrenches?

[@Blade0427]

sure, now they have videos on them lol i had to learn the hard way.. lol

[@aussietonner]

almost seems boring to use but id like to give it a try

[@allanstott6999]

Bill, I tried picking for the first time today and was beaten by a MasterLock 15. should I take this as a sign that I shouldn't give up my day job?

[@FishFind3000]

Allan Stott just takes time I had issues and still do I've gotten threw 3 masters

[@juanmorales1323]

Can this be used on 7.0 7.5 .7.8?

[@lock3ddown883]

awesome, only thing missing my from set lol

[@kalban112]

that's awesome and easy

[@NicholasWeightman]

brilliant!

[@startx1974]

iwant one of those especially 8 pin one

[@ironlung7241]

I just bought this pick and my inside till pin broke off... anyone know if the pick will still work?

[@bigred4860]

LOL love these videos my father in law is old lock smith / safe smith / low volt picker we love the vids hey also how do you register for giveaway I just singed up for news letters LOL is that how u register thanks Bill

[@WhoAmi-kt1qb]

can u still pick these locks with a bic pen

[@xochj]

So, crank it down just before you start.. Got it.

[@panio84]

nice video :)

[@Blackat2447]

If I win the giveaway, will I have to pay for the shipment to Mexico?

[@MacGivre]

Ces outils de crochetages tubulaire sont bien, mais ils ne fonctionnent pas sur les câbles Kensington à cause du tube de tension à l'intérieur :/ Quelqu'un a-t-il déjà réussi à ouvrir un câble Kensington ? Moi, quand je réussis, il se peux que les pins "s'échappent".

[@juanmorales1323]

What does bind mean

[@BassSoDeep]

What exact tool did you use in this video?

[@BassSoDeep]

And if I'm trying to pick a Paragon, will any of the general sizes just work?

[@bertiepimplebum9715]

Hello, Clock Cuber: Two of Bosnianbill's videos are of extreme benefit to all beginners in lock picking are these two: Bosnianbill DIY Training Locks m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4q3pJ97hb2aiLN2osnianbill Best Purchasable Training Locks m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpmxhZxjlNJpbauIhey belong in his beginners playlist. Save the link to these videos, you'll watch them many times. Regards.

[@tripplehelix]

Why do they still make tubular locks if they are so simple to break into?!

[@joshn9069]

Same reason why so many people buy masters.....

[@FusionDeveloper]

Without an impressioning tool of some sort, manually picking, you have to completely pick the lock about 13 times to unlock and 13 more times to lock it. If you only pick it 1 or so times (partial rotation) then the owner won't be able to open the lock, without modifying his key or using and impressioner, so it makes manually picking them, a really bad idea. Also, they now can make these higher end with security pins an different strength springs and also make them with higher pin counts, like 12 and 13. Things that are made today, to security things use better security tubular locks or as i said, more pins which there are no tools for. These locks are used for cheap things and really old things back when the design was new.

[@ertonyrn]

all the tu ular locks i see around now look kinda like a “star”... they arent perfectly round

[@Mean-Gene]

I really wish Peterson would get their tube pick worked out

[@redeemed1228]

OrMeanGene I was about to order that. What was the issue? I was wondering why nobody has mentioned it

[@JesusvonNazaret]

@Bill: do you have a new intro for every video?

[@yyunko7764]

You should take a look at the corbeau pick set, look it up it's on ouverture-fine.com

[@weizro]

wie heißt das Tool

[@iamme6374]

I understand this video is over two years old, but for the price of this tool is still killer. I hope you are still checking messages this far back. Will the 7 pin HUK tubular pick work on a misaligned tubular lock? I have not been asked to work on one yet, but I’m starting to notice them while I’m out with the family. Thank you kindly for your input.

[@knuckle12356]

I realize it's a 2 year old comment I'm replying to, but; yes. It shouldn't be a problem... The keys have that top notch, requiring the key to be inserted when the lock is at "zero." The pick only has the tensioner inside the tube. No top notch means you can insert it at any intermittent position.

[@Explosiveglue5tick]

how many pins does a typical atm have?? can you open an atm with this tool or do you need the 500$ advanced one

[@ARi-ul1wd]

kalau beli alat itu dimana harga berapa

[@bosnianbill]

Did you check the description? Links are there.