Training Tuesday 6: Tubular Lock Picking Tutorial

[@JJ_-fp9sj]

grinding the key nub is a wonderful idea. thank you :D

[@LockNoob]

Very nice tutorial and look inside the tubular lock. Always nice to see a Goat Wrench too 😃

[@justacountryboy2346]

4 years on time! 😁 I have an American 7400 (7200?) series with tubular cylinder. I got it picked, but it seized up on the next pin stack. I could imagine that I just AFU'd my lock. As I was watching this video, I was wondering about shaving the nub off of a key. Then you said exactly the exact same thing! Also, I don't think I've damaged my lock after all. You have given me hope. Thanks

[@macnutz4206]

Thank you very much, I learned a lot from this. I did not have a clear mental picture of how tubular locks worked. People told me "its the same as a pin tumbler lock." Now it makes sense. Thanks again.

[@gantry289]

Well done and explained. It was nice to see the lock being gutted. It really helps in understanding how everything works together.

[@adamwest8711]

I’ve never seen someone attempt a gutting of a tubular lock that they successfully put back together. Nice work and great explanation.

[@coolcat83]

Thanks! It generally just falls apart. Putting it back together was delicate

[@justacountryboy2346]

​@@coolcat83 I can imagine 😂

[@RuneInternational]

Great video. Well explained. The rounded ends are needed, because there often is so much play in the keyway, that it is hard to perfect allign the key on all 7 pins at the same time.

[@LockpickingsGal]

Great video and some great tips!! Thank you for sharing this with us!! Happy pickings!!

[@coolcat83]

Thanks you too!

[@Gjed16]

Outstanding! Certainly the best on this subject i've seen.

[@swedishlockpicker]

Really good video. Very interesting to see the lock taken apart and see the inside of it 🙂 👍

[@cherokee8647]

I like your tip about grinding one of the keys. Good video. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍👍🧡

[@coolcat83]

Your welcome. Happy picking!

[@FriedPi-mc5yt]

Very good stuff! Thanks for this! I’ve got a cheap tubular lock that I’ve been wanting to tackle. I got the Goat wrench in preparation to attack that lock. So with your info, I’m hopeful for success.

[@MrBCRC]

Great video. Thanks for the 3d printable wrench. I'll definitely be printing one of them soon. BTW lanolin is both a great industrial grease and also great for the skin on your hands.

[@coolcat83]

Yw, the wrench works surprisingly well. And yeah I torture my hands sometimes...

[@MrCharlesCurrent]

Nicely explained. 👍

[@timbober1]

I’ve never seen the key ground off cool tip

[@AnthonyBerardis-r1p]

Question my friend, which tubular lock impressioning tool do you recommend I purchase for my kit. I do not want to waste cash if I don't have to. Please share some info. Thanks

[@ivanmoody1043]

The lock in the middle and on the left I actually have that same exact one and it keeps locking up on me did that happen to you

[@rationalbushcraft]

Great video. I am starting a gofundme to buy you some hand lotion. jk thanks for the great video.

[@Pyrolock]

After further study I've determined this is an 8 pin center lock with the small ball bearing for the hole in the key, hmm -- didn't realize there were so many variants of tubular locks.

[@markpinther9296]

I have that tension wrench and it does look slightly different. So far, it has been a waste of money. (small amount of money)

[@alabamalockpicking]

Amazing