Adam Savage Makes a Lock From Scratch!

[@tested]

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[@aserta]

Take the old lock hinge and break its pin holders, to give a story as to why the lock changed from an overhang padlock to a keylock. And as to the leather, i think the main reason it doesn't jive is on account of its off kilter nature, but mainly the new leather. I'd look for an old, worn belt to use. The box looks repaired, in some places hastily. So TWO old belts, distinctly different, would have to give up their holding days, to make the handle right. And the true nature of their belty days should be visible, to show that they were once worn belts, repurposed for (then) expensive leather.

[@bmelloyello]

It needs a brass swivel cover over the keyhole! That would keep dirt and debris out of that massive hole. Great build! Big fan.

[@TECsta76]

Reckon leaving this lock and key at a one of a kind is a waste of humanities time! Say you make a load of them!!! 5 keys with locks!!!

[@GaryMarriott]

A final contemporary feature to such munment boxes would be recessed retractable screws in the thickness of the box walls to screw the box to the floorboards with a provided turnscrew. Such that the crew heads are covered by the box lid & as amply demonstrated by Adam, the lockbox cannot just be picked up & taken away by a thief.

[@Culpride]

please build a camera gantry like the channels "marius horberger" or "inheritance machining" I can't be the only one who is getting super nauseous from this ... creaky rollercoaster three to five times a video?

[@nerdingforfunprops4487]

Fantastic. Although I was a little concerned to see Adam holding the blue marking fluid bottle over the box, I mean, there's history there. 😉

[@tested]

You're not wrong.

[@Unknowngamer1138]

Same. When Adam said "my new favourite thing which is dykem in a deodorant thing" I was like, it's not gonna be your favourite for long

[@brian_bielanski]

My palms were getting sweaty...

[@wobblysauce]

And now it has blue history…

[@daviddrake4715]

Yeah, I had to hold my breath as he squeeze the bottle. We will never let that be forgotten

[@bmelloyello]

It needs a brass swivel cover over the keyhole! That would keep dirt and debris out of that massive hole. Great build! Big fan.

[@Grim712]

Came here to suggest this if it hadn't already been mentioned! I also wonder if those catches are strong enough to hold the lid closed when carrying a fully loaded box.

[@swig_gigolo]

Also you could probably swipe a card or something flat in the space between the lid and box to unlock it so I’d make the finished locked fit of the whole box tighter no shaking

[@kennethduncan8627]

I was a locksmith for many years, and had a few situations arise trying to repair similar antique locks. Often, I would be working out of my small lock truck, with limited materials to replace broken cast iron pieces of the mechanism. Having none of the machines Adam has access to here, and no way to remove the lock without damaging the antique doors, boxes, chests, etc. Using hand tools, and trying to reverse engineer the locking mechanism to come up with a fix on the fly were some of the biggest headaches I experienced on the job, but they are the ones I remember 20 plus years later. It was fun watching you work out how to build a locking mechanism from scratch, and brought back some fond memories, so I thank you for the time and effort Mr. Savage. You always bring a smile to my face while watching you work, but this video in particular, brought me much enjoyment from your engineering experience. ❤

[@DaveDexterMusic]

an escutcheon. I worked in an architectural ironmongery shop and the plate/cover round a keyhole being called an "escutcheon" is about the only thing I remember

[@sciguy98]

Locksmith here! Honestly, pick-resistance is a red herring in most consumer applications. You only need to make the lock harder to pick/bypass than it is to kick in the door/break a window/crowbar open a container. Lock security at the low end relies more on a mix of theatre (making the lock look tough) and obscurity (few people know the bypass methods). In this particular lock, the lock/keyhole isn't even the weak point.

[@gutterg0d]

It's not just about how easy it is to gain forced entry. A significant aspect of pick-resistant locks is that you can easily see if someone broke your window to get in, but you're very unlikely to ever notice that the lock has been picked. If it makes sense to have a secure lock at all it makes sense to have a lock that is as secure as you can afford.

[@pyrofer]

Especially when he has the hinges on the outside with flat screws. This can be opened in 5 minutes with a screwdriver.

[@50m31_AW]

I dunno, I'd say in this particular case the lock could be considered the weak point, seeing as he not only showed us the key on camera, but also gave us dimensions on the warding. Any old schmuck could 3d print a matching a key and know exactly which box it opens. Aside from that tho, yeah, that lock isn't the first thing anyone trying to get into the box would go for

[@flickpad]

I agree. I thought the construction was a decent disincentive for the casual picker, although it could do with something to prevent the slide-plate falling into the unlocked position if the box is up-ended.

[@thepwnlyTate21]

​@@flickpadThat was my first thought... It could use a spring to keep the plate in the locked position... It would add the advantage of it automatically locking when you closed the lid... but mainly would prevent gravity from opening it if you put it on its side... just don't ever accidentally place the key inside it... although using this vid you could fab up a 3D printed key as previously mentioned in order to get back into it...

[@AB-Prince]

I think a metal plate in front of the key hole would be a nice addition, as it protects the wood from getting damaged as much from inserting the key. a lot of lever / warded locks have such a metal plate for this exact reason.

[@BTAJoe]

That's what I was thinking. The whole lock should've been mounted through the wood with the metal plate on the outside.

[@henningmogensen9144]

the old latch could cover the keyhole.

[@GardenGuy1942]

Nobody asked for your suggestions.

[@bradlinsley8028]

My thought too!

[@imrotinom]

You probably want to make the latches part of a larger plate. All the weight of the items will fall on those small screws, so reinforcing them is probably a good idea. Adding a large plate (instead of two small L’s) to distribute the force. Looks amazing though.

[@connorvickers2053]

Was going to say the same thing. Having pretty much the entire locking system being load bearing will lessen its longevity given its current state

[@ericmattinen4728]

I was thinking of a secondary latch like the hasp that was on it. It could cover the keyhole and provide a substantial closure and would provide protection for the keyhole.

[@demmidemmi]

It would be much better to simply mount the lock through through the wood. Putting an iron plate both outside and inside, this way on attacker can't simply drill the wood to remove the lock. And someone trying to pry it open is now prying iron against iron instead of 4 screws against the wood. There is a very good reason all locks are mounted this way.

[@0void]

Or integrate the handle into the box instead of the lid. Then the lid can stay with the small latches.

[@slickstretch6391]

must say, it made me clench when he lifted it by the handle, knowing all the weight was hanging on those little screws holding the L brackets to the lid.

[@StrewthStoatPirate]

Adam's "I did a thing!" face after lifting the locked box by the handle is perfect.

[@rcpilotjohn]

Someone watches Top Gear….

[@Bushlore1]

The number of times I've shouted, "I did a thing!" in my house is ridiculous. @@rcpilotjohn

[@Bralvis]

The “anti” locking-picking lawyer! I’d be so happy to see a collaboration with you and LPL!

[@paulcross4752]

Came here to say the same thing

[@tested]

Us too!

[@mm3mm3]

Maybe Adam invents the unpickable lock 😊😊😊

[@Drü_W11823]

Yes! Make it happen!

[@briansabo2348]

Add Chris from ClickSpring and Mark Novac from C&R to the mix and they'd rule the making world. 😅

[@biocow9070]

Great project. And not every lock needs to be unpickable. This is a great lock to protect things you don't want someone stumbling upon if they visit and get curious and want to open an old, cool looking trunk.

[@jessekennedy9940]

This is the most romantic build I've seen posted on this channel. The amount of work and time devoted to what's essentially a magic trick makes me very, very, happy.

[@PanEtRosa]

I greatly appreciate the rare classical usage of "romantic". thank you for that.

[@SAOS451316]

Watching this again and I'd like to thank the Tested crew for the accurate subtitles. They even have the background noises! It's very much appreciated.

[@Budaniel]

14:10 The markings on that plate (both the blueing and the cuts) makes it look like Adam is jabbing a giant key into a 3.5" floppy disk, which I'm pretty sure isn't how software security or license keys work 🤣 45:45 The face of one very happy and satisfied maker. 😊

[@mailleweaver]

Haha! That really does look like a floppy.

[@onehalfspin]

My first thought was "nice floppy". And no, this isn't software security, it's hardware security--this is just how you change the position of the write-protection tab!

[@CompComp]

I think a nice brass keyhole cover is definitely needed here. Maybe with some fancy engravings. Maybe some travel / shipping documents to go with it as well? Idk what a USPS stamp would've looked like back then. But could be a box someone forgot when moving out west and had to get their family to mail it out to them.

[@dh2032]

no it need to be filled a load common street graven/stones all painted in a sortied colors silver and gold, glass crystals all ruff, like have all been dug up some where out of the dirt, (Adam like weathering things)

[@robertweeks4240]

Ha love that UPS TAG notion! Hilarious!

[@joshgreen2164]

I love seeing Adam think through how to accomplish a task.

[@GardenGuy1942]

But it shouldn’t be on camera. I don’t like seeing him talk through projects, only building. I think everyone agrees with me.

[@einstein0808]

Yeah it's nice seeing the process!

[@brunobrauer6301]

The lock catchers have to hold all the weight of the box when transporting, they seem a bit flimsy for that, depending on the content, paper is heavy.

[@ofp8574]

That was something I was really noticing as well. A really heavy duty key, heavy duty box, with a little dainty lock holding it all to-gether. Also looks like it could be pried apart very easily.

[@grantbaugh2773]

​@@ofp8574I mean it seems like he wasn't going for security on this thing, just the aesthetics.

[@wykydgt]

Stunning! I'm sure you already have a hundred ideas running through your mind for the handle and I can't wait until you implement your favorite. For me, I'd go one of two directions. An old handle from a steamer trunk that has been aged to match the box or, age the leather and add a heavily aged wooden handle that is secured to the straps with hammered dome top brads. Looking forward to the next video!

[@pbourd]

Dad always used Copper Sulphate dissolved in Ammonia for green patina, topped with Butchers wax.

[@stageiii1]

LPL is the best at what he does, and Adam you're the best at what you do and showing how you do it. I think a collab with LPL is inevitable and will probably just break this little corner of the 'Net. Keeping LPL off camera would be quite a challenge tho'. The big question to me would be... What would you guys collaborate to build? Might I suggest.... A cool lock picking training set of some sort? Just throwing it out there. Thanks for ALL you do Tested crew!!!

[@NeonDripKitty]

LPL can wear one of Adams's Cosplays to keep his face hidden, seeing Totaro, No Face or an astronaut picking a lock would be funny imo

[@nathano2778]

They can make a new toy for that octopi

[@Drakksy]

I'm 10 minutes into this video and can already tell it's going to one of my favorites. While I'm not a picker or anything, locks have always interested me and this is a very fascinating approach to watching one get made. Also, that scribe is beautiful and the story behind it and the box is so lovely!

[@savourypotato]

As a teen I would yearn for your videos once a week on the old box, can't believe I'm still loving you and waiting for more content weekly 🤣 Biggest positive influence stem has ever seen.

[@mikedoragh746]

What a fabulous lock! One observation on making it more secure. In my head, I picture locks like this possibly having a longer axial mating rod in centre the lock barrel which maybe even protrudes beyond the metal front plate of the lock (possibly right into the wooden keyhole), whereas yours only came forward to the front of warding. This longer pin further helps cut down picking opportunities as that rod blocks a clear path to the top from outside for a curved bar. Of course, that depends on how far the hollow section continues up the centre of the key since this lock was reverse engineered to the existing key... so this might have been made as long as possible already.

[@PUBHEAD1]

Saturday morning, cup of coffee in hand, and an awesome new vid from Adam to start the day. Great way to start the weekend.

[@tested]

So glad!

[@octochan]

I love watching Adam work through solving this kind of problem! It's so different from how I would do it - I'd probably work out the design of the whole mechanism before building anything, he just goes and starts putting stuff together

[@Taggerung5]

That was beautiful, you can just tell how happy it makes you when you have it all together and it works like you want it to. Awesome job dude, keep it up!

[@matthewbergeron3641]

As a locksmith I found your approach to be the most interesting aspect of this video as it was almost the exact opposite to how I would have. I feel like I would have built the lock almost entirely before even thinking to mount it. The fact that you already started drilling the box to fit a keyhole before you knew and established the method of locking the box gave me intense anxiety. And the method of locking you came to after saying you wanted a subtancial lock, is one that can be unlocked with basically any flat thing, or even unlocked by simply turning the box on it's side and bonking it lightly against the ground as the rail isn't really locked in place. It's why many old locks, as well as modern handheld safes usually go for hookbolt style locks or rotating ring locks. The lid would have a cavity cut out, or a looped hasp, and turning the key allows a hook or ring to rotate through the hasp, locking the lid against the box. A good modern equivalent to visualize either choice is a discus padlock or a mortise hookbolt. That would probably be the best way to acheive that goal, making a good lock, but also have a lock that looks rugged and has no springs. Also steel is a very strange choice as using steel in locks is a fairly new thing

[@DavidLindes]

This is not the first time I've thought about making my own locks... but it might be the first time it feels close to achievable with my current set of skills and tools... nice work, and thanks. :)

[@seha6391]

Watching your mind work hands-on amazes me my grandfather was a Carpenter/problem solver you remind me of him he could take a piece of nothing and create anything

[@TarisRedwing]

Adam I'd replace those outside hinge screws with a long rivet that secures with a screw on the inside so you dont have to get ride of those nice hinges and all you see on the outside is a smooth weathered rivet 👍

[@rx323bug]

Great work on a neat lock! I hate to be the one that channels the LPL her, but your lock has a small but crucial flaw. good thinking with making it difficult to pick, but a pick is not even required. Just bang the box on one of its ends(can't recall which one), and the sliding plate which traps the hooks on the lid will simply slide to the unlocked position. But heck, it's all for fun and that's exactly what it was to watch.

[@bloodhit1]

Outer metal piece to protect keyhole would look great on it.

[@leebroderick9668]

The main thing I'd add is the importance of clear and honest communication. I've had several instances in recent months where a customer has told me 'a detailer has removed the scratch'. They haven't, I can clearly see it. I can understand a detailer saying 'I've pushed it as far as I'm willing and I think you'll agree it's improved but it's not gone.' I do that. Most customers are happy with that. There's no need to lie.

[@aserta]

2:13 i still can't believe how big LPL got. I still remember the small channel that it used to be. Nobody, nobody would think it would get to such a level of (internet) culture at the time. Been on this platform from day one, and if ever there was an underdog, LPL was it. Still miss the old guard, but i'm happy that at least he survived and is still making videos with the mandate he set forth, unchanged and to the same standard he set upon himself.

[@slobben]

When you said you have been on this platform from day one, I had to check your account hoping I beat you to it. You won, by 19 days

[@bmxscape]

lol.. he said something shy of a million videos. i guess 1.5k videos is shy of a million

[@jeffdurbin2061]

The funniest thing in the video was. When Adam said "Alexi stop". It turned my Amazon Alexi TV off. 😂😂😂

[@revdpoling]

You're one of the makers I could listen to all day long but I also love it when you get into a groove and just work, work, work, without actually saying anything! I know that groove well and that is when I get sooooo much done!

[@Jakeobsen]

“This is the LockPickingLawyer …”

[@lucasdearruda2753]

Very nice! The version 2 can include only one reinforced dent which fits inside the locker's frame; so you don't have the bar sliding outside the frame and taking some room from the box's space. The key fitting in that disk is actually super robust, I liked very much that! The copper cover inside is just awesome too 😍

[@kimbearlysue]

LOL when you were working on the warding I had to laugh. The plate that you were using looked like a floppy disc!!!!! This is what I love about your channel, all of the randomness among the education. Never change 😊

[@AvenRox]

I was just about to come here and comment that! Glad I'm not the only one

[@NikolaiManning]

thought the same thing

[@jnh2003]

Hey Adam flour of sulphur will age darken it. Very quickly. Making it a darker brown to black depending how long you leave it in contact. At a pinch I have read you can use mashed boiled eggs. ( I haven’t tried that) but any sulphur compounds will cause it to darken. If you go to far it will polish or buff off.

[@robertweeks4240]

as an architect specifying copper roof and other features that green patina takes years to achieve in nature and that mixture you used provided some very nice patches of green... well done!

[@wobblysauce]

Indeed, was some nice quick patina

[@robertweeks4240]

@wobblysauce I will remember that recipe thank you for the comment

[@kairotox]

What a fun build! There's nothing quite like the aesthetics of that era of rugged machinery. I think every boy dreams of having his own "treasure chest," and I am insanely jealous :D

[@madbradfreeman]

Lovely work, and kudos for the hat-tip to the Lockpicking Lawyer! I do have a suggestion: Make it a proper Faraday cage! You'll just need to ground it and add copper cladding to the lid (and the place behind the hinges). This is especially useful if you plan to store De Vermis Mysterious , the Al Azif, or the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis inside. I wouldn't risk the Necrotelicomnicon, though. You'll want Octarine for that. And have you priced Octarine lately? Sheesh!

[@TrentKallust]

Imagine what Adam could do with some sapient pearwood...

[@wrongtown]

​@@TrentKallustit's safer not to 😅

[@loganvetsch8979]

@brainkrieg1423Not to mention good anti theft protection. The only security system you’ll ever need.

[@CashSly]

Love the box, the iron brackets on the outside, the copper lining, and the lock you have made is outstanding. The thing that doesn’t seem to fit is the leather handle holder. It’s the thing that my eyes gravitate to and get stuck on. Love your work and love the show. Thanks for sharing.

[@TeamDreamhunter]

10:20 very excited to see it work as intended and NOT dye Adam blue this time

[@Wman1011]

Could add a small tarnished copper faceplate as to protect the keyhole and also spring load the lock so that it can't be opened upon jarring the side of the box. Super fun lock build video!

[@hektik8007]

Now this is the video iv been waiting for! I was thinking a couple of days ago I wish you would make a homemade lock video, as someone who builds custom locks from scratch this video has definitely motivated me to put my custom locks on KZbin and get into making videos

[@di0__0ib]

you should! I'd watch that for sure

[@GrayRaceCat]

I'd watch that!

[@thatsnailguy]

I now understand why there is a long standing trope of treasure chests popping open after falling off of a table onto their sides. That locking mechanism is suspectable to a non destructive attack by turning the box sideways and jostling. The latches don't look the strongest and will have to bear the entire weight of the contents if carried by the handle on the lid. You left the hat hardware on the lid, I would love to see a hasp added with a non locking clasp to cover the key hole and help to distrobute the weight off of the locking clasps. Great build as always! Especially the reverse engineering of the ward parts!

[@pocketchange3543]

Don't worry about making the lock harder to pick. Its still just a wood box with exposed hinges on the lid. But it's a cool piece.

[@GRichardWrotten]

My thoughts exactly

[@MrDavidlfields]

“Locks keep honest people honest.” It’s more about making simple pilfering difficult. A determined thief will find this simple child’s play.

[@Merennulli]

Adam has said several times that he wants the experience. It's not about the practicality. He's not putting anything secure in there. He knows what the intent of the warding was and wants to replicate that to make it feel more real to him. Without that it would just feel like a prop.

[@GRichardWrotten]

Well said.

[@hamsandwich1017]

Absolutely great Adam and You showed again how much fun and concentration it takes to build something and have it work. You could have just bought one. No way. Thanks for the show.

[@Eremon1]

Watching Adam problem solve is a temporary cure to my anxiety. I've grown rather attached to this channel and team. Cheers.

[@MECANICADEGARAGEMOFICIAL]

Este projeto da caixa antiga, restaurando e mantendo a originalidade foi legal. Gostei também da engenharia reversa aplicada na fechadura, que funcionou muito bem! Parabéns. Abraços.

[@hidrowiz1313]

As Adam is speaking about creating the lock the key was made for my brain just imagines the lock forming around the key like a digital rendering 😂

[@donevans1884]

Brilliant build , the history of the box is that Adam Savage made it , fantastic i love the whole thing .

[@LatheFix]

In a parallel universe, Adam totes this box around in a basket connected to a floating lead balloon. In the box are all of the secrets to fixing and making better all the things in his universe.

[@1FatLittleMonkey]

A children's animated show, where Adam's character travels between mythical lands, solving problems with the maker's art, and leaving a seed of self-reliance in the people of each land. A mini-maker versions of The Little Prince.

[@prestonbain6670]

The joy you get from another build is a sign of a true maker.

[@Riley_Mundt]

This lock is comically large for this box.

[@cablefellow5315]

How cool is it to see something you used in your own professional career being used by Adam Savage! That must be a feeling only a few have felt!

[@MrMakto]

you have inspired me to try and make a large epic chest. I blacksmith so I want to forge most of my own hardware, and then make a lock etc. Gonna be a year project from scratch for me more than likely. But I love the idea. That and I want to buy a mill/lathe I cant afford! lol.

[@stoneysscapes7544]

So good to be able to see Adam Savage just like he normally would be . One of the very best ch. on KZbin is all I have to say .... But remember to hit the like before I have watched the video before I forget , because I have never seen anything that I didn't love . Thx Adam and the entire crew

[@kathrynmoore4071]

I’m laughing to myself wondering if the bluing paint tip is now superglues on:)

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

I am making Bilbo's book and putting in all my history and family information. I was considering how to store it in a cool fashion and this is a great idea. You're the best Adam. I used your book making videos to construct the book, used your link to buy the homemade paper and this is how I am going to keep it.

[@appalachianunderground8474]

Reminds me of a box that Captain Jack Sparrow might be seen toting around 😅, awesome!!!

[@Stardusted]

Every time you reach up and adjust the camera I smirk because now I know how Wilson felt in the movie Castaway. : ) Thank you for entertaining me while I can only dream about my future days in my retiree craftshop!

[@kylaina]

I would love to be able to say, “I have this really cool thing that I’m going to reverse engineer the other part for it.”

[@njones420]

I've found a few ornate locks and keys very similar size to this that date to the 15th/16th century (however with much more detailed warding on the key). My house is built on an old "coaching-route" going back over 1,000 years, with a legend of a huge cache of gold burried nearby...I've been searching for it off and on for the last 20 years, but still no gold! Seeing that box makes me want to go out digging again ;)

[@5s2z]

Cant wait to see lock picking lawyer reach out perhaps. Just a short little fun collab maybe.

[@pauloalvesdesouza7911]

This is a perfect example of "why make things the simple way when I can make them extremely overcomplicated". The video is still going and I'm agonizing over Adam's choices that could use way simpler solutions to achieve the exact same results. I love it.

[@blademaster02]

Collab with Lockpickinglawyer, mayhaps?

[@marred2277]

yeah, submit to LPL for picking!

[@thomasgeorge1836]

Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. Always a pleasure getting to peek into your dream workshop.

[@Celticshade]

thats easily one of the most satisfying feelings, an old lock like this is always satisfying.

[@TheAL9090]

this is even better then myth-busters, Its PURE!!! love the work adam! what i mean is mythbusters had music and some effects, editing and so on during build scenes, this is a nice come back!

[@aserta]

10:29 Dykem in a shoe polish applicator. The locking mechanism and sponge are much better at applying the paint than anything else short of using a phat paint marker (and that one works only if you modify the nib, which is a bit of a hassle).

[@patrickdiehl6813]

In another life working in a metal fab shop we used muratic acid to patina brass. Not sure if it works with copper but its worth a try. Think a leather handle would suit that box well. Nice job on the lock Adam👍

[@Neceros]

these are edited wonderfully. also thank you Adam for being precisely who you are. you are amazing in every step you take

[@zaf_nz]

I remember when Adam got that workbench. That thing has had a lot of love since then. It’s gorgeous now! Adam feel like letting us know how it’s holding up?

[@Demo12345]

For inspiration on the actual latching mechanism of the lock, maybe you should look at and study mortise locks. Very simple locks but they were effective for their day and are even more effective now since they don't pick like modern locks. They're a little more about force than being delicate, and you could add something where the bar has to be lifted to a specific height and if it's too high or too low it won't budge. (sorry if this idea seems obvious)

[@chaos.corner]

I was thinking the same thing. This lock would be very vulnerable to simple manipulations. It doesn't really matter for this project but he went to the trouble with the wards so it's a shame to fall short.

[@jacqueso8424]

Very satisfying lock that you made to suit the key, not to mention the box😎im seriously impressed with it all. Simple yet effective for its purpose. Thanks for sharing this video with us

[@Golddudes199]

The key hole itself needs to be weathered down you'll probably want to install some sort of keyhole protector for the outside. it definitely could use some internal divider if you want to keep stuff like that in it and carry it. When you did pick it up it appeared like the box swung an angle so you might need to adjust where that strap sits so the box is more level while carrying it. The weathering on the outside of the box seems nice but it seems very uniform across the surface of the box. A lock came out very well though, and that is very satisfying key to have with you.

[@beautifulsmall]

Zero lever ! Locks are such a satisfying maker project. Many years ago I bought a set of Riffler files sold as warding files and they work really well getting that lovely Key-Ward fit. Only one step away from clocks. The key gate in the deadbolt often have angled sides which allows a greater throw distance but doesnt matter so much if you have NO LEVERS. Lovely finish with the copper. Hand engraved Escutchion plate ?

[@jobaca2102]

Heart locked in a gran torino. Instantly knew the song you were singing around the 39 min mark. One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@drops2cents260]

@Tested 10:52 _"Oh my God, what a beautiful fine, fine, file line."_ Adam, it's just adorable how you always enjoy such tiny things - in fact, I think your constant display of that attitude was one of the many reasons why the Mythbusters series were so successful for so many years. 🙂

[@miquerto]

That's really neat. Thanks for geeking out on that and sharing the process.

[@AAngelUriel]

The memorable line from watching this for me is, "...and it comes back out!" reminding many that having it fit is not as important as getting your tool or key back out again.

[@NoyzBot]

once you got the mechanism into the box the first time and started turning the key around in it a bunch, that looked so satisfying!

[@HMFan2010]

That box needs some gold pieces... Considering that Adam is using micrometers, digitally-controlled lathes, and other sophisticated means of measure as well as raw materials, how the heck did artisans of yore do this? A casement latch is one thing but something as precise as a lock takes some skill. I really enjoy watching Adam get excited about figuring out HOW to get from Point A to Point B when problem solving. Thanks for taking us on the journey with you.

[@annihull6373]

Happy to share your joy. Blessings.

[@Myndness]

loved this episode so far, still not through but I just love the reverse-engeneering can relate really good to your thought process. Just tickles the right parts of my brain.

[@alexbruce7984]

Definitely need to add a swivel cover for the key hole. Also maybe add side handles as there are holes for them already. That way you can cary the box easier if it had heavier items in it and you didn't want to mess with the locking mechanism.

[@fredbrooks8347]

I actually got into this restoration/re-build so much that when Adam was using the coping saw to shape the key hole I caught myself blowing the saw dust away! I really am looking forward to what is next with “the box”. He mentioned possibly doing something with the handle. Also what about the hasp part that is still on the top? Does it stay or go? Another fun build. Thanks for the copper aging tip.

[@rgm4289]

Hi Adam. I too love old boxes and chests. I am impressed by this build. Can you imagine making a lock like that 200 or 300 years ago without modern tools? Most vintage boxes and chests used side handles. Of course this is your vision and you can and will modify it as you like, but the top handle seems out of place (?) Just a thought. You are the best, can't wait for the next update on your box.

[@MrArcadia2009]

The lock isn't complex, but it doesn't need to be as long as it's functional! It'll do it's job well, and that's all that matters! Mildly meditative, watching Adam work, and tinker.

[@ljg6979]

Ideas for box next steps: 1. enclose lock mechanism completely. 2. inlay a brass or copper plate on the outside for the keyway. Aesthetics to match the rest of the box. 3. linseed oil the entire outside of the box. 4. stain leather handle straps

[@tomrockholm-timeless_morph6691]

So cool, I think I’d use that existing exterior hinge to make a lock hole covering flap, might be kind of cool.

[@kennethelwell8574]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@jlouutube65]

I am obsessed with those old keys so it was amazing to see how the locks work...sooo cool!😊

[@chrisfields8077]

Love the look, but for a lock that beefy, would you also want to switch to internal hinges, so who wants to get in can't just take the hinges off?

[@lannyrichardson4415]

you know i have watched a few of these and one of the main things i love about your editing is the way you do it. You just start like i would and when you come up with something you need you're like oh and we see you go looking for it not it already being there at fingertips. keep it coming my good sir.

[@JS-xi5nk]

I love it. Maybe a brass cover over the keyhole. And go all out by making the mechanism secure against tipping the box on its left side and the lock unlocking without the key.

[@farxalfonso8487]

Can add a spring that attaches to the catch mechanism so that it goes back to its original locking position everytime. No need to turn the key to lock it because it'll lock itself. It'll give a satisfying click too when closed.

[@zanderchiasson8064]

For that marking fluid, I found that using a wide, refillable dye/paint marker is the safest way to go and keep it from spilling

[@Whotookonspring]

I just love how raw these videos feel

[@eastoforion]

the sound of that lock is incredible!

[@jackcooper3193]

Love it! From a security perspective I'd say the vulnerability to attacks will be from the top, through the lid gap. Maybe a bit of trim on the lid that is recieved into a slot on the box wall so nothing can be slipped through that gap? Also, with the handle being on the lid, it means those catches need to take all the weight of the box and its contents, could be a potential point of failure? Some additional latches could help.

[@Jakoshdw]

Others have mentioned that there is nothing preventing you from shaking the locking bar to the side... aside from basically friction. Adam didn't make the lock to be truly secure... just to give the neat key he found a purpose and give the box more of a period feel as a "lockbox". It was a interesting project and he made a functioning thing at the end via reverse engineering how it should work.