(picking 602) ELCA Euro lock picked and gutted - tricky cam mechanism

[@Potti314]

A pretty cool catch from the flea marked; an ELCA euro lock for just 1 EUR and 50 Cents with a very funny bitting on the key. The lock just looks like an EVVA and picking it open the first time took me a bit... But much more interesting than the pins is the cam mechanism that tricked me a bit ;-)

[@dazevers]

The centre part of that lock really is actually quite clever, & probably a very inexpensive additional security measures, very interesting. Very enjoyable video my friend. Have a great week.

[@Potti314]

Cheers buddy and thank you for watching. I think the cam mechanism was designed to engage one plug at a time with the cam. In order to operate the lock, to open a door, etc., you would need to stick in a flat piece anyway to cause the cam to turn along.

[@redcatimaging]

Very cool Potti :). These flea market locks can have some surprises ;D. The cam mechanism is quite a nice feature :), awesome that you figured it out and did explain it nicely as always :) 👍. Something new learned 😃. Have a nice week buddy :) 😊✌👋🦊.

[@Potti314]

Thanks buddy - I was really surprised by the behavior and even more that the pins didn't reflect it. Glad that I reassembled it again with the spring loaded connection piece in place. Have a good one mate :-)

[@PocketWomen]

Very interesting gutting. thanks for nutting out how the mechanism worked. Thanks for the video, cheers matey

[@Potti314]

Cheers and thanks for stopping by - it's amazing how many locks still reveal new properties that are worth exploring.

[@DonzLockz]

A clever little lock, that is interesting. Nice quick pick after you figured it out but that cam was bothering you. Lol.😁🍺

[@Potti314]

Thanks - yeah it's a very well made lock with a good paracentric keyway and a cam mechanism that's interesting to explorer :-)

[@JasonCarlson]

That is a wonderful dissection and explanation of how that lock works!!

[@Potti314]

Thanks for the nice feedback - glad you had fun watching.

[@TallanPick]

Great vid my friend, very interesting mechanism, a pleasure to view, I really enjoy it ;o))) Thanks for showing Michael, cheers! ;o)))

[@Potti314]

Thank you buddy - glad you liked it :-)

[@WilliamMancel]

Cool lock & different cam mechanisms.

[@Potti314]

Thank you William - appreciate you watching.

[@johnmccormick2883]

Very cool my friend! Lots of fun for one euro 😘

[@Potti314]

For sure mate - that was a very worthy investment ;-)

[@billbacardi3262]

Awesome job picking that sir, very nicely explained Potti my friend.

[@Potti314]

Thanks buddy, glad you stopped by :-)

[@josuelservin2409]

Really interesting mechanism, thanks for sharing.

[@Potti314]

Cheers - glad you got something out of it.

[@chriscapune7873]

Very interesting that cam !! Thank you for showing that!! 👍👍👍

[@Potti314]

Cheer, glad you liked it.

[@jokeeffe007]

Very cool lock. Great job bro!

[@Potti314]

Thanks you :-)

[@Leonslockpad]

Very cool my friend ive never seen a cam like that👍😊👍😊😎😎

[@Potti314]

Cheers and thanks - there are so many cam mechanisms but this one was also new to me.

[@RMoribayashi]

One of the more interesting things about euro locks is all the amazing technologies lock makers have managed to cram into that little cam. Just when you think you've seen every way to couple two opposing cylinders another method appears.

[@Potti314]

Very true - seems that there a many, many systems on the market for the cam to interact with the plug. Nice to explore them with their different features.

[@LockNoob]

I’ve not seen that brand OR a cam mechanism like that. Good find! :-)

[@Potti314]

Thanks - cool to get so much fun for so little money ;-)

[@CameronDunn]

Very interesting cam mechanism, do you think that makes it more secure? Or is it like the Schlage Everest check pin where once you know about it it no longer makes it harder?

[@Potti314]

To open a door etc. you would need to cause the cam to turn (not just the plug). To do so some object needs to be inserted anyway - check here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGLXdoGOibKAna8

[@franglish9265]

Great picking! So the pins on the cam, kept it from opening fully?

[@Potti314]

Thank you - well, the cross end of the spring loaded connection element engaged with the came at 90° and caused the plug to stop.

[@bearsback5099]

Great job & price my friend.

[@Potti314]

Thank you - I'm so happy that I found this lock :-)

[@lockmania-locks]

Cool lock,

[@Potti314]

Thanks.

[@abdallaelhagef1090]

Very useful video maybe the 90 degree pind not clear I'll watch until it will be clear thank you

[@Potti314]

Glad you found it interesting - let me know if there's anything left to explain.

[@user-jk4xp9nl1c]

😊

[@Gazz_R]

I can imagine that's caught out a few pickers. Great picking as always Potti and thanks for sharing.

[@Potti314]

Cheers and yeah, I just found this accidentally after the actual video was over. So this would cause some picker to wonder what's going one for sure ;-)

[@Gazz_R]

Saved a lot of headaches :))