[1550] Better Than Expected: Toledo 40mm Alum. Padlock

[@flummox3d]

"There's no denying that the company is making far more effort than most." I feel like that's incredibly high praise from LPL.

[@kenbrown2808]

and the absurd thing is that other than the pins set in the core to prevent drilling, that takes no more effort than loading a bin with a different part. and some companies won't even do that.

[@krzysztofmazurkiewicz5270]

Thats almost like a "Quality" badge ;)

[@acknowledgedofalltheconseq366]

But yet still vulnerable to low skill attacks like drilling and cutting... I wouldn't say it's a good lock, it's just that its core is really good.

[@FMEEvangelist]

They could use that on their marketing materials!

[@michelangelop3923]

i read your comments the exact time he said it... but yes a very high remark!

[@leandervr]

I also noticed that they rated it 5/10 for security. That is amazingly honest, especially compared to all the 'MAXIMUM SECURITY!' locks that have none of the features this one has.

[@huldu]

It's a bit sad when you think about it. A normal customer who looks for a padlock will pick up another crappy brand that says 10/10 unpickable and then they pick this up that says 5/10, which one do you think they'll buy? Without any knowledge they're easy victims to be exploited by fancy packaging and false marketing.

[@chnet968]

@@huldu Viewers of this channel knows any lock that the company gives a 10/10 rating is probably not worth your money. I'll take the more humble 5/10 one.

[@CreativityNull]

Yeah. It's definitely punching a little bit above its weight class given the price too.

[@acknowledgedofalltheconseq366]

​@@chnet968 That makes a lot of sense

[@acknowledgedofalltheconseq366]

​@@CreativityNull Exactly, 18 dollars hehe

[@davidp2888]

“Making far more effort than most.” That’s practically a glowing endorsement.

[@acknowledgedofalltheconseq366]

To its core, not to the lock. The lock itself is still vulnerable to low skill attacks, and thus can't be used to guard anything serious.

[@Marinealver]

the 4 dislikes must be from Masterlock

[@acknowledgedofalltheconseq366]

@@Marinealver How are you able to see the amount of dislikes? I thought KZbin disabled that in order not to "hurt" the youtubers' feelings

[@jamesphillips2285]

@@acknowledgedofalltheconseq366 There is the return KZbindislike plugin. But it was one of 3 plugins I had installed when I suspect my computer was compromised. (Have not reverse-engineered it yet)

[@tasteslikepennies2549]

I feel like I said the same thing on my favorite dates of my life

[@panda4247]

LPL: better than expected shareholders:📈 But in all honesty, having 5/10 rating on package is much more honest than having "maximum security" on far worse products

[@yellowwducky]

Sadly, some made in xyz junk that says it is 10/10 will suck in buyers. Meanwhile I would like to support this company if I could buy one much as I did for FJM which make great locks for the money (and are disc ones no less).

[@TheCloudhopper]

And for $18 or so, that is good value for money.

[@thecountrychemist2561]

Their share prices spiked an hour after this video was posted, dropped back down, and then has been steadily rising all day. No way this didn't have an effect

[@nemtudom5074]

Honest marketing is very consumer friendly, but dishonest BS is very profitable. Late stage capitalism, people.

[@hologaster]

I mean, aside from the obviously eye attracting power it has, it can just mean that lock is the most secure of that brand.

[@WyvernYT]

For a padlock under $20 that's pretty darn good. Well done, Toledo.

[@brandonlanois1734]

Thank you, sir!

[@biteursknbiteurskn]

Especially when its only being sold as a mid security lock!

[@idkwhatnonamemyself1951]

@@biteursknbiteursknit is a mid security lock, because its very easy to open destructivley, but for the price range and the intended use case its far better compared to other similar locks.

[@Zeruyu]

An okay lock that honestly rates itself 5/10 in terms of pick resistance? And it is NOT made in Germany? Interesting!

[@Nekomancer1983]

To be fair, ABUS isn't what they were anymore.

[@ThePrufessa]

Not interesting at all

[@justgonnastay]

​@ThePrufessa You're probably not either.

[@ThePrufessa]

@Chris Moore and if you think this is interesting then you're probably not interesting, either.

[@acknowledgedofalltheconseq366]

Not in Germany? Sad! Is it an American company? 😂

[@tanostrelok2323]

After so many "super ultra high security" locks being met with the wave rake, it's refreshing to see a lock that calls itself 5/10 actually featuring security measures, even when not perfect.

[@davidgannon5388]

LPL's average time to pick: 30 seconds This lock: 45. Not too shabby!

[@yellowwducky]

I'd wager his average is probably lower than 30

[@tektrixter]

Not only that, but he was using a specialized tool instead of a normal pick.

[@arthurmoore9488]

@@tektrixter That's mostly for our benefit.

[@raznaak]

​@@arthurmoore9488yes, but Lishi tools in his hands accelerate the picking by quite a lot.

[@davidgannon5388]

@@yellowwducky forgive me; I meant his time to pick an average lock (one that's not easy or hard).

[@Ismsanmar]

Toledo is a really reputable brand. Check out how they mark this lock 5 out of 10, instead others put every one of their locks on the highest of the scale, when they know that they are crap.

[@aserta]

Or like MasterLock who have a reversed scale. 10 being the weakest...

[@D-Rock420]

​@@aserta thinking they should change their brand name to Master-BaiterLock.....at this point they're just playing with themselves 😅

[@volvo09]

If this core was in a more robust lock body it would trash nearly everything, besides high dollar specialty locks.

[@RealMTBAddict]

​@@asertaMaster Lock should be out of business

[@yourguysheppy]

This is the first time I've heard someone say something positive with Toledo in the same sentence, other than "Thank God I'm not in Toledo anymore"

[@NonLegitNation2]

would be interesting to see you get their maximum security lock.

[@Punmaster9001]

Wow, he was able to callout master lock without even mentioning them by name, he just causally says "The company is making far more effort than most."

[@scowlistic]

🍻

[@Nicole73737]

Damn, better than expected‽ Whoever designed it deserves a raise!

[@pereira2088]

"Better Than Expected" and having +6 minutes clip, that's probably one of the highest praise LPL has given

[@Donuts_random_stuff]

I love seeing locks be taken apart, I find it interesting to see what makes locks good or bad and the difference in security measures

[@drk_blood]

There are hundreds of videos from him gutting really advanced and high security locks from back in the day. These days is a rare event when he actually takes the time to gut a lock.

[@kindabluejazz]

@@drk_blood He guts them when there's something unique and not seen in the hundreds of other videos. Not only does that make the channel less boring to regular viewers, but also to LPL not wanting to make 'same-same' videos, plus it encourages newbies to go back and watch the other videos.

[@padraigmcgivney241]

Maybe 2 videos could be released per lock. 'quick pick' video less than 5 minutes. 'detail pick' video 5 to 15 minutes.

[@kindabluejazz]

@@padraigmcgivney241 There's a guy that posts like 5-second picks (seen in FB or YT Shorts?) - he basically rakes or combs 90% of the locks in one or two quick 'stabs' and then throws the lock. It's funny to watch, but not exactly educational.

[@rayoflight62]

There is no double thumb-up for KZbin videos, but my intention was there; great video, for what LPL went above and beyond - to explain how one lock manufacturer has: 1) the sense of ethics; 2) high standards of manufacture; 3) respect for their customers. A praise for LPL - he creates great KZbin video, and shows a sense of mission when educating his subscribers; this video shows it clearly. Greetings, Anthony

[@6yHaP]

yet he only averages around 20=30k thumbs up per video, i guess people are mad or sad or both when they face the reality of the fact that any lock is just a something to give you a false piece of mind. edit: im going to thru all his videos atm just giving thumbs up, its the only thing i can do for him and his unique videos.

[@coreytaylor3633]

Hey, of you really cared about b double thumbs up you would create a second account with a new email address and double like the everliving out of it.... slacker! 😂

[@gman9033]

THIS WAS A SHOCK, A COMPANY THAT ACTUALLY PUTS AN EFFFORT INTO PICKING, DRILL & BUMP RESISTANCE & IS HONEST WITH THE RATING AS WELL. I HAVE TO GIVE THEM 2 THUMBS UP FOR THEIR EFFORT.

[@madtabby66]

And this is their low end lock. Definitely a brand to keep an eye out for.

[@devildante9]

And it only costs 17 bucks, I've seen some "high security" ones that have one spool, if that, for like 50 bucks.

[@james_halpert]

You already know that it's one of the better locks when the Lishi Tool makes an appearance. And even with that it took impressively long to pick (for LPL standards).

[@shubus]

That lock deserves far better than an aluminum body. High praise indeed from LPL considering the schlock from most other manufacturers.

[@madtabby66]

They rate this 5/10. I’m assuming they have higher priced better locks? I looked on their website, not seeing prices, but yeah they have a variety of more secure locks.

[@caseydarrah]

Aluminum tends to clog grinder wheels and some saw blades. It can (in some cases) be harder to cut than steel of the same thickness.

[@ConstantlyDamaged]

Another big point in their favor is they only rate it 5/10 for security, rather than rating all their products 9.

[@tuttifongul2006]

im a 33 year master auto tech and watching the pressure you use to pick these locks terrifies me to the point where im pretty sure i cant ever do what you can. i work with fine objects and i know what bends and binds metal or destroys precision tools. youre a legend 👍

[@Lilith-Rose]

I remember Bosnian bill once making a remark about lpls gorilla grip style of picking being very unusual but highly effective. He must have a really good feel for things to be able to exert such pressure without destroying tools and still being able to feel for counter rotation etc. I'm a hobbyist jeweller and restorer (focusing mainly on old tools) so I also know the struggle of riding that knife edge between just enough and too much force

[@herseem]

I know that of which you speak. As someone who has been fixing things since I was very young, I understand the relationship between force and success or damage very well. I took my sons to an escape room and the one thing that prevented us getting further was a lock for which I was sure we had the right key, but I was certain that putting more force than I was prepared to put on it would have bent or broken the key. Sure enough, it was the 'correct' key, but the amount of force the operator showed us that was required to open the lock was probably why it was bent already.

[@Fyrefrye]

@@Lilith-Rose I don't remember the video, but there was a colab that LPL did a while back and the others involved tried to pick a lock or two. He told them he could tell they were struggling or doing something wrong by the color of their knuckles or something like that. It might look like he's using a ton of force, but his control and knowledge of what's going on inside those locks is *stunning*

[@Lilith-Rose]

@@Fyrefrye yes that's actually something I pay attention to myself when watching him pick, your skin whites out under pressure because the blood that gives it a pinkish colour is squeezed out of the capillaries (there's good first aid technique for checking if blood flow is restricted to a limb or a patient has drastically lowered blood pressure which can indicate internal bleeding, called the capillary refill test, which works because of this phenomenon). The more force the larger the area of whiteness around the pressure point

[@Bushybowl]

@@Fyrefrye The video you're thinking of was a collaborative with the king of random, although I don't recall exactly which one. I remember that line talking about the colour of the guys thumb.

[@jonmarx7882]

They need to print "Better Than Expected - LPL" in big letters across the pack!

[@pinaz993]

I would buy that lock just for the cylinder assembly. Put that in something more stout, and you'll have a formidable lock.

[@kg4gav]

Exactly. That is a good price for a fairly secure pre-pinned cylinder and keys that can be easily swapped. Drop into an American lock body and you are good to go. Pair the original American cylinder with the lightweight aluminum body and thin shackle for a mediocre utility padlock

[@highpath4776]

Change the material of the lock screw to something more hard ?

[@LockFumbler]

What a cool lock! Nice to see the insides 👍 I love when he takes out his pinning tray, like in the good old days.

[@CosRacecar]

Man feels like forever since LPL tore a lock apart literally instead of just verbally.

[@OGSontar]

Such a pleasure to watch you disassemble a lock again, and what a good find - a lock where the manufacturer really tried to make it resistant to a non-violent approach.

[@DopravniPoradce]

I finally did the right step and bought myself basic tools and see-through testing locks. It was really exciting to feel what that 'nothing on one, two is binding, nice click on three' really feels like. And the thrill when the lock gave way the first time and 'we got this open' was fantastic. Endrofines were spilled into my system and I felt sheer happiness. I understand that those locks are easy to pick, there are no security pins whatsoever. But still. I think I got myself a new hobby. Thank you LPL for preparing me for this moment and inspiring me that lock picking is not a black magic but a learnable skill. I'm on the starting line admittedly but the fact that I can do such thing is wonderful.

[@FirstLast-gw5mg]

The fact that you go directly to the Lishi for this lock actually speaks volumes.

[@smmedford]

My 8yr son and I love your videos. He started picking using paper clips and would love to see a video where you do some cool picking with nothing more than a paper clip.

[@popefang]

"There's no denying that the company is making far more effort than Most-erlock" 6:16

[@tweed532]

Congrats to the company for earning your compliments, but also give yourself a pat on the back for the clarity of your video. I was streaming it onto my 55" TV and the close ups of the barrels etc was a crisp 100% in focus and I could see the machining marks despite my aged 70yr old eyes! 🤔😃👍🇬🇧

[@rickoftherick4610]

This is basically the most prominent brand of padlocks and door locks in PR, our entire warehouse uses them and I'm surprised they are so far good cause I always felt they were cheap.

[@affegpus4195]

which then makes you wonder how cheap masterlock is

[@tuckergregory]

This is only a 5/10 on their little security scale! I'd be interested to see a 10/10, I wonder what features that could have!

[@Tuck-Shop]

Weld the door shut

[@ehzmia]

That core looked better than almost everything else he has reviewed in years. I too would love to see him review others from their lineup.

[@bachaddict]

10/10 probably looks like a Squire, shielded shackle etc

[@Stambo59]

10/10 comes with 2 armed guards and 3 pitbulls. 😀

[@sihamhamda47]

​@@Stambo59 also with 2 laser beam weapons and high 500kV electric stun

[@mudworks33]

"Better than expected"....their stock just went up

[@BomageMinimart]

I have learned SO much from watching your videos. I really had very little knowledge about how keys and locks, which are ubiquitous in our civilization, worked until I started watching your channel. Thank you for the years of excellent content!

[@nsa_surveillance_orb-42b]

Holy Toledo! Finally a lock that is worthy of a little praise! Im gonna go explore the Toledo lineup and buy a dozen :)

[@Large_Sarge]

Honest advertising on the packaging, several security features, and only $18? I'm impressed.

[@dariosaviors]

It’s a good day if LPL drops a video, especially if we get - an actually good product - 6 minutes - gutted - he not disappointed That core is worth buying by itself.

[@simplydarkhalf3974]

I don't know what It is about your videos that always has me coming back, thank you for always providing great content LPL.

[@Rodrigodrt]

Did he say it was better than expected ? I will now trust this padlock with my life.

[@Davlavi]

Great demonstration.

[@tjthrash0143]

A company that makes such an effort deserves alll the recognition. Take that core and put it in a laminated body padlock and youd have a decent lock.

[@chriszonta]

Those are the kind of videos that kept me here in the first place, a long time ago. When there is a « follower » involved, I get all excited (!), thank you for this and keep’em coming!

[@ThePretender1]

6 min video is a compliment by itself 😊

[@jonothanthrace1530]

I appreciate the full disassembly of the lock, as well as the fact that the lockmakers actually put different types of pins in the chambers.

[@ubergeek1968]

Executives at Toledo are all now taking a collective sigh of relief and popping champagne corks.

[@aurorasalinas1215]

It was so cool to see “Mike the scavenger” from tube use your advise to open a lock box he found in a dumpster. Awesome and he did menti9n that he used your advise. You and him are my favorite channels that I watch.

[@raffyc66]

Congratulations to Toledo. This is as good as it gets.

[@jpendowski7503]

Love seeing a lock with some effort. Appreciate the tear down and explanation.

[@ChuckThree]

Holy Toledo! A half decent affordable lock

[@LadyAnuB]

I hear a classic Oakland A's game with Bill King (Hall of Famer) announcing the game on the radio with this phrase (his signature phrase)

[@TheHrb1234]

You know it has some good qualities when LPL takes apart the lock to show us. I hope Toledo see this video and understand that we appreciate the work thats gone into this honest rated lock.

[@frankbiz]

Impressive, if that were a Master Lock they would of given it a 10+ rating. Thank you LPL. 👍🏻

[@kevinlott9626]

I really appreciate it when you disassemble locks and explain how they work. Very intriguing, sir..!!

[@TheMdado]

Impressive, they got LPLs credit. That’s as good as an endorsement in my book.

[@philliptrzcinski5243]

I really appreciate you using the lishi tool from time to time. I like to see your skill in "regular" picking, but seeing you use the tool every now and then really helps to visualise the process.

[@AshesOfDreams03]

Toledo-ly decent lock there

[@WilliamBurdine]

This was a great learning video... especially on the pins, types, what they are made of and how they function for taper resistance as well as the spring explanations.... this should be a BEST OF video.

[@LifeWithMatthew]

How fun to see a lock that actually gets a little praise!

[@redsoxrox37]

>"Boss, LPL did a video on our lock." >"How long is the video?" >"It's 6 and a half minutes." >"Let's throw a parade! 🥳"

[@DominicSlone]

Now all we need is for all other lock companies to also say 5/10 security rating and they’ll get points for honesty too 😂

[@perwestermark8920]

Masterlock still needs to stay at 1/10 or 2/10.

[@DominicSlone]

@@perwestermark8920 oh yeah definitely 😂 master lock will have a hard time recovering from their reputation even if they do decide to change 😂

[@karl_day]

@@perwestermark8920 you forgot the minus sign on those ratings

[@Tharronis]

I'd like to see the destructive methods shown / tested on a padlock like this too, as low-skill entry is also an interesting factor. I was really happy to see the full disassembly.

[@abitofabitofabit4404]

Not bad for about $17-18!

[@ko0l-keith]

I love you can tell the security of a lock by how long the video is! First 6min+ video I've seen in a bit!

[@trentryan27]

Been a while since ive seen a lock disassembly from LPL, very neat

[@dsb1763]

LPL, This video was great. It goes back to your original format of giving an anatomical review of all the components. It is why I got interested in Bill’s videos and in turn yours.

[@Bollen2]

I really enjoy these videos, but they always makes me seriously doubt any locks

[@JordanBiserkov]

Masterlock would mark this 11 out of 10. And they would be right!

[@justgonnastay]

Bear in mind that there are few nefarious persons with the skills that LPL has developed.

[@matthewprier4340]

I hear you. Growing up the phrase "Locks are there to stop the opportunist, not the determined" was said a lot. Since in the real world most theft is done quickly to avoid being caught or even seen if possible, even a mediocre lock can be enough to convince them to move on to another target. The local signs now say "lock your doors AND hide your valuables" in public parking areas for that reason.

[@blarfroer8066]

All locks can be defeated. Better locks will hold off criminals for longer, maybe long enough. The longer a criminal takes to defeat a lock, the higher their risk of getting caught.

[@AlexanderBurgers]

this looks like a really fun lock for locksport enthousiasts. Very nice.

[@plrpilot]

Holy Toledo! That was an outstanding effort. I’d love to see some of their higher security options if that’s just rated 5/10.

[@santiagovelazquez3799]

I am a proud owner of various of their higher rated stuff. I have to say, they are solid.

[@BrettG88]

LPL, thank you for doing more videos like this one again. I love to see what’s inside when you take them apart.

[@firepuncher1]

OK, even before I begin, 6:37? This has to be a rock star of a lock. K let's see

[@FrostyFrostySnow]

Credit for the effort and the honesty in their rating, it's a rare company that doesn't give everything a 10/10 or MAXIMUM SECURITY rating

[@Iowa599]

That seems more like an 11/10 if Masterlock's rating scale is used.

[@jimnelsen2064]

Wow! a 6 minute LPL video, this lock MUST be good!

[@Nekomancer1983]

Better than expected? Pretty much a recommendation coming from LPL. And the video being longer than 5 minutes? Must be really impressed by it.

[@michaelrains64295]

Like the city of Toledo itself, far better than most expect.

[@slpn1]

Anyone else getting worried about the LockPickingLawyer?

[@darkjanggo]

he's busy picking masterlock's latest and greatest, it's a doozy

[@grcfan]

I've missed videos like this, something about seeing the inner workings of the lock is very satisfying. Now he just needs to go back to destructive methods for opening locks

[@TheTedder]

Would you be willing to show us a video of you drilling through the side of the lock to test your theory?

[@katisugarbaker7349]

I’m here because I’m always looking for topics I know nothing about. I like practical things in my “old” age. But I’m a little concerned at how many followers you have! Of course, your audio is clear and so is the rest of your presentation. So not surprised. Thanks for making a good channel.

[@cepquatro]

11 days aence last upload, are you okay??

[@JLSTibu]

Is this normal? Doesn't he upload every day? Did he die?

[@ChristianFaucher]

"There's no denying that the company is making far more effort than most." Give that Toledo engineer a solid bonus. That is almost a wedding request from LPL... :)

[@JoshuaADemic]

Algorithm appeasment comment

[@guybd5521]

I am impressed by the quality and focus of the camera on close ups

[@Chris47368]

Im yet to fully watch, but: These types of titles are usually an endorsement by the LPL...lol

[@mattbrown5511]

High praise from LPL. I'm impressed by their level of quality and though in the design of this lock.

[@ЛюдмилаШумакова-ы9с]

masterlock must be relieved from not getting their locks in the video 😂

[@mvadu]

Any company will be very happy to have their logo with today's title..

[@VTimmoni]

I really like it when we are shown how the locks work.

[@LeeB3ar]

can i send you cookies 🍪🍪

[@titaniummechanism3214]

You can send them, but I believe his policy is that he doesn't eat anything that someone sent him, which is sensible IMO.

[@serpentvert]

This lock looks awesome! So stylish

[@Zappygunshot]

And yet more proof that yes, you _can_ make a buck off selling locks with half-decent security measures in the cylinder for less than 20 bucks! And it comes in snazzy colours, too! Heck, even if someone does break the lock via a snip or twist, you can still get that cylinder out and use it for something else, like as a practice lock or just stick it into a somewhat more heavy-duty body for your next bike. Also, a proper taking apart & examining the pins video! I feel like we haven't had a lock worthy of one of those in ages!

[@mjkluck]

Great post. i always like your disassembly videos with explanations on the pluses and minuses of the lock.

[@elvendragonhammer5433]

I Always like to see a full teardown with your thoughts- not only is it more interesting, but it makes it easier to learn what one may be doing right; or wrong. Also it's nice to see what makes the lock click.

[@zf2029]

You know, this gets me thinking. A lock like this doesn’t look much harder to manufacture. Master Lock is a huge company and they can’t make something like this? It seems so simple and shows a little thought goes a long way. My impression of this is that most lock companies really just don’t care. Great video!

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

That lock is awesome. I love green stuff

[@DimitriTacoEater]

I was actually thinking of replacing my gate lock (a Master lock similar to this one). So glad I found this vid. I've been following for years but haven't watched any LPL vids this year.

[@Damoinion]

Now that's a lock I'd be comfortable using for a garage or barn door. Good enough deter the casual thief and cheap enough to replace if you lose the keys.

[@Sarutaru06]

That would be a perfect lock for the type of inset padlocks many big toolboxes use in construction.

[@bladactania]

LPL, I love your videos. Short and sweet and packed full of information. Might I suggest an "extras" channel for a more in depth look at what could be added (or removed) from certain locks to make them better and then the effect those changes would have.

[@SuperC142]

I miss this style of video with a teardown and extra description- good stuff.

[@ikiruyamamoto1050]

Not bad. Indeed, I was surprised LPL used his special device instead of his usual freehand picking method.

[@metamorphicorder]

Its nice to see a gutting video again. Reminds me of the early days.