Residential Locksmith Starter 3 - The Tools

Here we go with video 3 on Residential locksmithing and this one involves TOOLS!
To perform the work we do you will need ALL kinds of tools and this video covers pretty much the bare minimum of what you will be using often to remove and rekey residential locks
As we progress through the series I will start adding to this list with more specific tools you might need.
We have a playlist of tools for 2021 that goes in depth into a few of the tools talked about in this video • Tools 2021
2022 Tools • Tools 2022
Complete Residential Locksmith Starter Series
1: Intro to New Series • Residential Locksmith ...
2: The Legal • Residential Locksmith ...
3: The Tools • Residential Locksmith ...
4: Keys & Pin Kit Basics • Residential Locksmith ...
5: Kwikset Standard Rekey • Residential Locksmith ...
6: Recovering from Exploded Cylinders • Residential Locksmith ...
7: Kwikset Titan • RLS 7 - Kwikset Titan
8: Spinning Plugs • Residential Locksmith ...
9: Kwikset Smartkey • RLS 9 - Kwikset Smartkey
10: The Oddball Kwiksets • RLS 10 - Kwikset Keywa...
11: Kwikset Handlesets • RLS 11 - Kwikset Handl...
12: Schlage F Series Knobs • RLS 12 - Schlage F Series
12.5 Schlage FC Series Passage & Privacy Custom • RLS 12.5 “Schlage FC ~...
13: Schlage Deadbolt History and Screw Cap Removal • RLS 13 - Schlage Deadb...
14: Schlage Deadbolt Rekeying • RLS 14 - Schlage Deadb...
15: Schlage F Series Compressible Cylinder • RLS 15 - Schlage Compr...
16: Schlage SecureKey • RLS 16 - Schlage Secur...
17: Schlage A Series • RLS 17 - Schlage A Series
18: Schlage D Series • RLS 18 - Schlage D Series
19: Schlage EB Series Handleset • RLS 19 - Schlage EB Ha...
20: Schlage Electronic Locks • RLS 20 - Schlage Elect...
21: Baldwin Tubular • RLS 21 - Baldwin Tubul...
22: Baldwin Handleset Thumb Repair • RLS 22 - Baldwin Handl...
23: All About Spindles • RLS 23 - Spindles
24: Images & Estate Passage-Privacy Lock Repairs • RLS 24 - Baldwin Image...
25: Baldwin Mortise Lock • RLS 25 “Baldwin Mortis...
26: Weiser Old Old Old • RLS 26 “Old Old Old We...
27: Weiser Deadbolt Generations • RLS 27 “Weiser Deadbol...
28: Weiser Knobs • RLS 28 “Weiser Knobs”
29: WeiserBolt the Doorknob Deadbolt in One • RLS 29 “WeiserBolt - t...
30: Weiser Fashion Keyed Handlesets • RSL 30 “Weiser Keyed H...
31: Weiser Kwikset Design • RLS 31 “the Weiser clo...
32: Weslock ye Olden • RLS 32 “ye olden Weslock”
33: National Lock • RLS 33 “National Hardw...
34: Dexter Lock • RLS 34 “Dexter Lock” (...
35: Dexter Oval Close Space Pin • RLS 35 “Dexter Close P...
36: Yale Older Residential • RLS 36 “Older Yale Res...
37: Yale Rim and Jimmyproof • RLS 37 “Yale Rim & Jim...

[@selock]

I just realized I forgot the cheap micrometer that was sitting on the pin kit the whole video. They can get VERY spendy but for basic use a inexpensive one is better than none :)

[@zach2763]

Totally agree -- a cheap $20 4" digital caliper is one of my most frequent go-to workbench tools. So compact and handy for lots of tasks. Love the video series so far btw.

[@Pyrolock]

A clean workbench -- how rare...

[@selock]

It's actually been kinda disconcerting for me

[@JenkinsLocks]

When I was trying to decide to start my business in Indiana, I called the state licensing office and asked what kind of license or other requirements I needed to meet. The lady told me they didn't care if I called myself a locksmith and only used a sledgehammer to open doors...as long as I paid for my business license.

[@kevinwitt8827]

Haven't watched this yet, but I can already tell the series is going to be good! It's all about the basics man. Every new locksmith needs a good foundation. Thanks Jason!

[@bubbadoom1837]

I'm pleased to see that I've already got most of these in my garage already, except the more esoteric ones. (Picks are on the way.)

[@Chirael]

Thanks for making this Jason, very helpful. On the tweezers (starting at 7:01) I noticed that to find the long pointy ones you sometimes have to search for "lab" or "surgical" or "forceps" to find non-cosmetic long tweezers like you showed. One which looks pretty similar to the one you showed was "HTS 171S6 6.25" Straight Stainless Steel College Tweezers" but there are others too. What I've learned is that 1) I have zero ability to guess the length of tweezers from pictures, and 2) sometimes listings hide or bury the length way down the product page 😂

[@PocketWomen]

Tools are great. you can never have too many. Thanks for this video, cheers

[@keithwhatley5094]

You mentioned those knipex alligator pliers a while back. I went ahead and got myself some men because they look pretty cool and I got to tell you that's one of the best tool Investments I've ever made.

[@Biokemist-o3k]

Fantastic!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I don't have to say it but I love tools. The more the better!! I found two Foley Belsaw ket duplicators. One is large and one is so portable I could probably put it in my pocket. I didn't look at them yet but I do not believe they have micrometers on them. I might have to modify them. I would like to start out doing lockouts for automobiles and then get to residential.

[@jmr]

Great video! I got a Craftsman finger bit driver I love for tight spaces.

[@curley6531]

thanks jason for sharing your knowledge!!! appreciate it👍👍👍

[@mattoliverau]

Nice list of tools, this is really useful, thanks Jason!

[@retiredbutcherboy2234]

I learned a lot today thank you

[@hoppskippity]

Dang that work bench is CLEAN

[@selock]

right???!!! crazy....

[@jbond4ever]

As a 30 year plus locksmith, I can hear the heads explode as they hear this lol. How hard can it be rekeying a lock and copying keys? Hahahaha….ah I digress….watched some of your videos, well done. Lab Super Pro wedge .003 owner myself, wouldn’t have it any other way! And yes we do need all these tools! My significant other wonders as well what the heck I am buying all the time.

[@billnormand7470]

Thanks for the simple approach Jason! I’m looking forward to the supporting videos throughout this series. I love how you explain the “why” it’s important as you instruct.. thanks again!

[@Sl0oMo0-y1t]

yep .003 really the best

[@ImGumbyDangit]

I lucked into my first .003 Lab Pro kit. Good round up. I don't have a tool for cutting tail pieces (yet). thx for your time making this.

[@bstrickler]

Knipex 8" bolt cutters are great for such things. Get a small bench grinder or belt sander to clean up the edges, too.

[@ImGumbyDangit]

@@bstrickler thx, yes I have a grinder and sander.

[@ken_9359]

You need a tool box or tool bag too Husky makes a great rolling tool bag.

[@lynh8378]

I just loved this. When I first started out no one shared information or tips. Yay for this video!

[@kevinkoepke8311]

It's a great thing you doing this series. What! a clean workbench?

[@dennischausse3075]

Thank you for doing this

[@petewoodfine2100]

Hi Jason. Thanks for the video, I learned that there's another use for the clip removal pliers. I didn't know about the tighten the loosened clips. Thanks for that.

[@geraldskinner63]

That Husky screwdriver you sent me is now my favorite for re-keys. Very fast for the fingers when a drill is over kill etc. This series is fantastic whether you are experienced or not! A tip from me...Black Friday/Christmas season is by far the best time to invest in good tools! #lockforce

[@lmars5933]

Hey Jason absolutely fantastic video ,looking forward to the next one ,😎

[@danareed1656]

wonderful info!

[@pauleyedwin6056]

The Old Goat. Great rundown on tools. Will you get into rivet tools and where you use them later? I’ve been looking at a Milwaukee M-12 rivet tool but where are rivets used and how often?

[@selock]

@@pauleyedwin6056 to find anything on the channel search selockandkey XX so here it would be selockandkey rivet

[@stephenzies8867]

Great Stuff👍

[@lowellforbes3208]

First like and comment

[@user-ex3ke9rg3w]

👍👍👍

[@jeffmoss26]

JASON THE TOOLMAN MEEKS

[@jasonerwin42]

Who made the followers for you? Bobby keys?

[@selock]

Bobby made the blue set with LockForce on it but I don’t recall showing them in this video

[@jasonerwin42]

@@selock yeah the blue set is what I was asking about. How would i find this bobby character? Hmm? Also if you're ever in Memphis come see us at The Lockman 😄

[@selock]

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[@jasonerwin42]

Got it! Thanks bromigo