Sparrows Slider Picks and Practice Lock

[@LockNoob]

Some dedicated picks for those tricky slider locks! 🔐

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

i would think a bent handle on those picks would allow more delicate movement, better feedback, and (when possible) visibility. and why not just use some half-diamonds for a slimmer kit?

[@jimmy_jamesjams_a_lot4171]

This, SLIDER style lock is new to me. SO IMPORTANT, to understand what type of lock you’re dealing with, along with having the understanding of all those different locks that there are out there. While with one of these slider style locks we can’t just pick it as if it were a dimple style lock, just because we wish it to be that way. The more familiarized we become with as many types of locks as possible, then the better we’ll be when we need to investigate to figure out just what type of lock we are looking at. Internet is such a valuable tool here, where we can find good information to help track down and tackle what we’re dealing with. Your channel is really cool, it’s always entertaining and educational. Very inspirational!

[@canadafree2087]

Glad you did this video as I saw them on Sparrows but had no clue how they were used. Might pick them up, don't think I'll get into slider locks anytime soon but live by the idea of better to get it now while you can. If I do I'll buy the lock with it.

[@LockNoob]

Slider locks are still quite rare but becoming more popular it seems

[@PickingPrincipals]

I picked up a box of LOTO locks that turned out to have these wafer sliders. I’ve been picking them with a standard hook, but thought something like this would be very useful. Thanks for sharing.

[@LockNoob]

No problem

[@ten5487]

@@LockNoob I also picked up a set of LOTO locks from Amazon and have had no luck picking them. Thanks very much for the video and helping out. I was getting frustrated.

[@Nicks-Picks]

Great demo and tips and review and nice full disclosure. Have a great Sunday mate 🤜🤛👍😁👌😊

[@LockNoob]

Thanks, you too!

[@sportswolf1]

I like Sparrows picks but never had any luck with their practice locks. I sure hope they can find a better manufacture for practice locks because I like their most of their stuff.

[@roysammons2445]

Nice idea from Sparrows and a great review.

[@LockNoob]

Thanks!

[@JohnSmith-gs4lw]

Is that an unmodified, stock, prybar style TOK tension tool? 5:50 Could you use some of the rectangular cross-section Z-bar tools that you use for dimple lock tensioning? Or would the long bars you insert into the keyway mess with the sliders in this case?

[@LockNoob]

That was an unmodified 2mm prybar. I think from Law Lock Tools

[@DroolingNeoBrewery]

Will probably pick one up. Can the lock be gutted?

[@LockNoob]

I couldn’t find a way to

[@waddac2]

Nicely done mate and great tools 👍👍

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 👍

[@ERROR-Musik474]

Finaly!

[@LockNoob]

👍👍

[@Leonslockpad]

Great video Ash mate 👍👊😊🇬🇧😎

[@LockNoob]

Cheers Leon!!

[@madcapmagician6018]

Nice tutorial 😁👍

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 😁

[@secession77]

Would an alley key work as the tension tool? I just lost the key to that kind of lock and I guess I'll spend the whole winter on watching this video and trying to pick that lock, lol 😂

[@dvig3261]

It seems to me that these locks are a step down in security from the regular wafer lock.

[@HaseebKhan-ty4fl]

Wear can I get best lock picking tolls

[@Юлиус-п6ц]

Nice picks and nice video as well, Sir. Thanks a lot! I wonder if Sparrows make every picks of their have that "Sparrows" marking on the pick's handle instead of boring plain metal. XD

[@LockNoob]

It’s not a bad idea…

[@GordonWlocksport]

Nice one mate..I wonder if they'd help me pick the 4KS

[@hgec]

Probably not. The 4ks have slider's that needs to be moved mach higher then what this pick will let you. Jast do it with normal picks.

[@thomaschipman]

any advantage to using these over just using a dimple pick with a suitably neutral flag?

[@alpama37]

In my experience, no, but some might find it more comfortable in a flat handle vs a rounded handle.

[@PickingPrincipals]

I’ve got some locks and tried to use my dimple picks, but they were too big to work, so had to use a standard hook. I like the low profile in the shorter tool here. These are a fair bit cheaper than the dimple picks, but if my flags worked, I wouldn’t consider these.

[@LockNoob]

Dimple picks are usually too tall unless modified. But if they are the correct height then they will work just as well

[@lineuo]

You make lock picking look easy 😅

[@GordonWlocksport]

Lots of practice mate..

[@LockNoob]

Yes, lots of practice as well as the ability to re-film if I mess up. Which is a lot. 😅😂

[@mikepeters1176]

Not often these days you get a original Tron reference.

[@LockNoob]

Agreed!

[@joemother914]

Infinite money glitch: 1.Get the picks, 2. Go to a parking lot, 3. Go to a car and 4. Get more money!!!!!!!

[@adamwest8711]

Plus a free, all expenses paid trip to a little home away from home.

[@MinZilla]

Infinite money glitch: 1. Apply for a job 2. Work 3. Get paid

[@Melds]

I'd like to see it with an easy sidebar slider lock instead of a wafer lock.

[@LockNoob]

Plenty about to buy on eBay at least

[@lockie110]

Exact copies of my 1st and 2nd generation Yale slider tools 😂

[@tipenengapuhi]

I've seen your Yale Slider tools and yes these are identical even down to the handle shape on the finger pick!

[@iyeetsecurity922]

Sue em!

[@georgelangrick7384]

That's what I thought too... It just seems like a pretty weak "new product release" from Sparrows, who I think have a lot of decent stuff to offer, and at very reasonable prices, I just don't think they needed to do this though. - And that lock is clearly a load of cr@p.

[@danielraber263]

You should be selling your own stuff not doing info-mercials for sparrows and get the few crums they through your way

[@Jo_Blo]

They're selling *his* fucking designs for quite a few products, and even say that. Kinda cooler to be noticed;)

[@LockNoob]

I don’t want the hassle of dealing with shop fronts and manufacturing myself. I’m just happy to have my designs out there

[@Victor-fi7po]

One off the baddest, channels..learning thiefs..how to do this

[@AkiraHDR50]

Like modern thieves have the intelligence for something like this.

[@yasinhenfs4540]

@@AkiraHDR50 um.. yes they do but security by obscurity is still a bad idea so nothing wrong with channels like this, btw i love it lol

[@lyfandeth]

It will teach some thieves, yes. It will also show the rest of us not to be decieved by bad locks. And if you have ever seen what an alleged locksmith charges to DRILL OUT and replace an entire cheap door lick set because "No, you can't pick these"... you may want to know the truth. Those thieves CAN pick the locks, they'd just rather pick your wallet.

[@canadafree2087]

You have access to keep someone in your basement: chains, duct tape, rope, wire. You shouldn't be able to buy those tools! You have access to cars for: kidnapping, drive by shootings, drug trafficking. You shouldn't be able to buy those cars! You have access to tools to dispose of a body: shovel, hacksaw, lime. You shouldn't be able to buy those tools!

[@GordonWlocksport]

Theives rarely pick locks...they'll snap it or break a window