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How to Open Puzzle Padlock 001 | Mr. Locksmith

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This is one of my puzzle locks and it is fun to open. The solid brass puzzle padlock is made of solid brass and weighs 1 kilogram.

To open it is more complex than it appears; it requires a more careful inspection to unlock it. Find the right combination of moves and keys to open it. The lock is handmade and from India.

The puzzle locks were originally made if you were an apprentice locksmith, to prove your skills, you had to make a lock, a chest or a lock or padlock, and three master locksmiths would evaluate your lock. One of the main points was how quickly they could open your lock.

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Terry Whin-Yates is a 3rd Generation Locksmith with a BA (Hons) Criminology. He has 35 years experience in the locksmith and security industry and is a locksmith trainer providing locksmith training to people and businesses all across North America. Terry Whin-Yates‘ BC Security License is B4227.

Mr. Locksmith Puzzle Padlock 001

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Best Locksmith Tweezers | Mr. Locksmith Vancouver West

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This is the best locksmith tweezer I have ever used and a “must have” for new and experienced locksmiths. The tweezers are made of stainless steel and the tip of the tweezer has been milled and has a grooved tip for fast and easy loading of cylinder pins. Straight and parallel blades provide ease for rekeying locks and top-pin loading,

Pinning Tweezers are a must have for gripping the small bottom pins, top pins, drivers and lock springs.

The Locksmith tweezers are made of stainless steel that will not bend or flex, these slim tweezers can help pinning lock driver pins from inside the lock. If you need to work with locks internal components this is the perfect tool for you or any locksmith or hobbyist.

Mr. Locksmith Tweezers are:
High Quality Brushed Stainless Steel
Length for Easy Handling
Grooved Tip Design for easy grasping of pins
Ribbed Sides prevent fingers slipping
Notch is Milled to a fine edge for Grasping Thin master pins
Locksmith Tools
Locksmith Tweezers for pinning locks
Locksmith Tweezer for rekeying locks

Mr. Locksmith Tweezers

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Castration Rings for Locksmiths! Bump Keys! Mr. Locksmith Video

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Bump Keys: My Grandfather was a locksmith and he called it “Rapping a Cylinder” today we call it “Bumping a Lock” with “Bump Keys.”

When bumping a lock, the key is initially inserted into the keyway the “Castration Rings” helps to keep the Bump Key one notch (pin) short of full insertion.

Bump Keys Castration Rings

Bumping the key inward forces it deeper into the keyway. The bump key transmits a slight impact force to all of the key pins in the lock. The key pins transmit this force to the driver pins; the key pins stay in place.

The pin movements are highly elastic, the driver pins “jump” from the key pins for a nanosecond, moving higher than the cylinder (shear line of the tumbler), then are pushed normally back by the spring to sit against the key pins once again. Even though this separation only lasts only a nanosecond with a light rotational force or tension is continuously applied to the key during the slight impact, the cylinder will turn during the short separation time at the shear of the pins, and the lock can be opened while the driver pins are elevated above the shear line.

Lock bumping takes only an instant to open the lock. The lock is not visibly damaged, although the force of the bump can leave an indentation on the front of the cylinder.

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Gun Safe Recalled Over Lock Failure

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A gun safe has been recalled because of a malfunction that allows it to be opened without a key or combination. The recall is for the Stack-On Sentinel model safe made by Alpha Guardian.

According to the Consumer Product and Safety Commission, a bolt malfunction can cause the safe to open without the use of a key combination. That lock failure allows access to any firearms stored inside, posing a safety hazard.

The black steel safe has the name “Sentinel” on it. The style number FSS18-64-MB-E-S can be found on the shipping packaging.

A gun safe sold at Dick’s Sporting Goods stores nationwide in November and December 2018 is being recalled due to an issue with the safe’s locking mechanism, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says.

Alpha Guardian has received one report of the safe opening without the use of a key or combination, which would mean someone could access the guns stored inside without authorization, the CPSC said.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that Alpha Guardian has announced a recall on its Stack-On Gun Safes due to a possible bolt malfunction which could result in failure to lock and possible injury and said consumers should immediately stop using the safe and contact Alpha Guardian for information on receiving a replacement safe or a full refund.

The mishap causes the safe to open without a key or combination.

The style number is FSS18-64-MB-E-S and can be found on the shipping packaging.

The safes were sold at Dick’s Sporting Goods stores nationwide from November 2018 through December 2018 for about $700.

Consumers are asked to stop using the safes immediately and contact Alpha Guardian at 833-255-9827, at [email protected] or online for a full refund or replacement

Name of product: Stack-On Sentinel gun safe.

Hazard: A bolt malfunction can cause the safe to open without the use of a key or combination, allowing access to any firearms stored inside, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy: Refund, Replace

Recall date: March 21, 2019

Units: Approximately 1,250

Sentinel Gun Safe Recalled

Gun safe recalled

Terry Whin-Yates is a 3rd Generation Locksmith with a BA (Hons) Criminology. He has 35 years experience in the locksmith and security industry and is a locksmith trainer providing On-LIne and Hands-On locksmith training to people, businesses and Law Enforcement all across North America and Asia. Terry Whin-Yates‘ BC Security License is B4227.

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Teaching My Daughter How To Become A Locksmith – Take Your Kids To Work Day

Does your son or daughter want to become a locksmith? My daughter, Hazel is a highly intelligent girl with many skills so I asked my daughter Hazel to join me and learn skills such as how to pick a lock and how to cut a key for “Take Your Kids to Work Day.”

Picking a lock does require skill, but they are skills you can learn with practice. I do teach the same skills I’ve taught Hazel, and additional locksmithing skills over at my 1-day classes and 4-day classes available at MrLocksmithTraining.com.

What I find amusing is if a teenager is able to pick a lock in seconds with basic instructions, why do many locksmiths have issues with picking basic locks and go straight to drilling it? Locksmith training is available from myself at MrLocksmithTraining.com in Canada, the USA and Asia.

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LAB DUR X Semi Pro 003 Pin Kit | Mr. Locksmith Vancouver West

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My favorite Lab pin kit for the locksmith service vehicle is the Lab Dur X Semi Pro Pin Kit. This Lab Pin kit is good for the beginner to advanced Locksmith and is great for Institutional locksmiths.

DUR-X Semi-Pro Universal Rekeying Kit .003 will rekey Kwikset, Schlage, Weiser, Yale, Arrow, Sargent, Weslock, Corbin, Russwin and most popular pin tumbler locks.

LDKU3
– .003 Increments
– 124 Pin sizes, 1 Spring size 115L
– Top/Master Pins sizes: .010 – .200
– Bottom sizes: .156 – .360

Description:
– Lightweight and made of super tough polyethylene
– Triple latches with double snap protection
– Center lid carrying handle
– Seal-Tight Lid prevents pins from mixing
– 50 pins per pocket, 100 springs per pocket
– Key slots for mounting to workbench
– Color Passport Pin Chart Pin sizes printed the same color as the Pins
– Dimensions: 22-1/2″ x 8-1/4″ x 3″

To purchase the LAB DUR X Semi Pro 003 Pin Kit click the following link.

My next most favorite Lab Pin Kit for my Tool Case which I take to every job site is the Lab Mini Universal .003. Click on the following link. LAB MINI UNIVERSAL PIN KIT.

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About Terry Whin-Yates

Terry Whin-Yates is the president and CEO of Mr. Locksmith. Terry’s Grandad Frank, Dad (Brian) and Uncle Rob taught him how to be a locksmith and operate a locksmith business and most importantly, pick locks. Terry studied Criminology at Simon Fraser University. Today he lives in Vancouver and his children work in the business. Mr. Locksmith has several locksmith franchisees, all of whom are like extensions of the family business.

Terry Whin-Yates participates in locksmith podcasts, he writes blogs and posts locksmith videos on YouTube. Terry is engaged in the locksmith community and is actively working towards the improvement of the Locksmithing industry on a whole.

We at Mr. Locksmith encourage and endorse the proper regulation locksmiths in BC. We abide by all government licensing. All of our locksmiths are experienced, licensed, bonded and insured. Furthermore, all of our locksmiths are committed to providing the highest quality services. We are committed to producing the highest caliber locksmiths in all facets of the trade, including skill, knowledge, and adherence to ethics and regulation – and we are proud to say that our locksmiths will be the friendliest you will ever have to meet.

Recently, Terry Whin-Yates assisted CTV McLaughlin on Your Side team doing an Undercover investigation into locksmith pricing from unlicensed scammer locksmiths but also “bait and switch” tactics used by unscrupulous locksmiths. CTV “showed the website and rate sheet to master locksmith Terry Whin-Yates … to put the locksmith company to the test by installing a simple and easy to pick the residential lock on a condo door in Surrey.” Terry stated “It should have cost, by their rate sheet, it should have been $50. We charge and we tell people on the phone $95 to $150. That’s the cost to open your door.”

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LAB Mini .003 Pin Kit | Mr. Locksmith Vancouver West

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My favorite Lab pin kit for my toolbox is the LAB Mini .003 Pin Kit. This Lab Pin kit is good for the beginner to advanced Locksmith and is great for Institutional locksmiths.

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My favorite Lab pin kit for my toolbox. I have a large Lab Pin Kit in my Locksmith Service Vehicle and I carry the Lab Mini Kit to the job site for small rekeying jobs.

LAB Mini .003 Pin Kit Universal Rekeying Kit .003 will rekey Kwikset, Schlage, Weiser, Yale, Arrow, Sargent, Weslock, Corbin, Russwin and most popular pin tumbler locks.

Mini Universal Rekeying Kit .003 LMK003:
– .003 Increments
– 81 Sizes
– Masters: .024 – .090
– Drivers: .093 – .235
– Bottoms: .156 – .354
– 115L Cylinder Springs
– Pins per pocket (size dependent)
– Tops: 18 – 80 per pocket
– Bottoms: 18 – 35 per pocket

Mr. Locksmith Mini Lab Kit 003+

Description:
– Solid metal construction. The most durable kit you can buy
– Seal-Tight Lid prevents pins from mixing
– Color Passport Pin Chart Pin sizes printed the same color as the Pins
– Dimensions: 8″x6″x11/16″

To purchase the LAB Mini .003 Pin Kit click the following link.

My next most favorite Lab Pin Kit for my Tool Case which I take to every job site is the Lab Mini Universal .003. Click on the following link. LAB MINI UNIVERSAL PIN KIT.

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LAB Pro Super Wedge Pin Kit .003 | Mr. Locksmith Vancouver West

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I use this Lab Pin Kit for my Locksmith Shop and Hands-On Locksmith Training Class so people can refill their pin kits.

Super Wedge Pro Universal Rekeying Kits with drawer
– EPD003
– .003 Increments
– Accommodates 124 Pin sizes, 1 Spring size
– Top/Master Pins sizes: .010 – .200
– Bottom sizes: .156 – .360

Description:
– Large slide out tool drawer
– Special holder in tool drawer to accommodate the LAB Pin Block – – LBP001 (Sold Separately)
– Solid metal construction. The most durable kit you can buy
– Seal-Tight Lid prevents pins from mixing
– Dual-View Pin Tray
– Color Passport Pin Chart®
– Key slots for mounting to workbench
– 72 Pins Per Pocket
– 100 Springs 115L
– Dimensions: 21″ x 7-3/4″ x 4-1/2″ front x 5-3/4″ back

LAB Pro Super Wedge Universal Rekeying Kit .003 will rekey Kwikset, Schlage, Weiser, Yale, Arrow, Sargent, Weslock, Corbin, Russwin and most popular pin tumbler locks.

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How to Pick Locks On-Line Course | Mr. Locksmith™

How to Pick Locks On-Line Course | Mr. Locksmith Blog

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I will teach you how to rekey and pick locks like a Professional Locksmith.

This is an On-Line Locksmith Class covering basic to advanced Lock Picking Methods and Techniques. Learning how to pick open locks starts with learning the basic to advanced methods of lock picking. The locksmith student will learn the various methods of picking open a lock. I have been teaching locksmith, military, police, law enforcement and Fire Departments for over 30 years how to pick open deadbolts, key-in-knob, padlocks, filing cabinets and “pick resistant” and “pick proof” locks. The lock picking class will cover the basic methods are as “Rake,” “Feel” and “Rake and Feel” lock picking methods to advanced lock picking techniques to open locks with mushroom, spool, and spiral pins and how to use bump keys.

On-Line “How to Pick Locks” will cover and discuss:

– Picking a lock
– Opening a lock with no keys
– Single pin picking, Feel Method, French Method
– Raking, Jiggling, Bumping, Scrubbing
– Can you lock even be picked?
– High-Security Locks
– Tubular, Ace, etc.
– The lock has malfunctioned.
– Reading Locks
– Buying Picks
– Making Picks
– Electronic Picks
– Pick Guns
– Methods of Entry
– Legal Issues
– Tools
– Preparation for Entry
– Setup your own Lock Practice Boards
– Automotive Lock Picking
– Other Lock Bypass Methods
– DAME (Defense Against Methods of Entry)
– Rekey Key in Knobs
– Shiming a lock
– Other methods to Open a lock

Coming Soon!

*How to use the brand new Lishi Kwikset and Schlage picks!!!

How to Pick Locks On-Line Course | Mr. Locksmith™

About Terry Whin-Yates

I am very happy to announce I have a new online course on how to pick locks. And it goes from the basic raking methods right up to the single pin picking or the field methods. So you can pick easily the Kwikset, the Weisers, the Schlage. You can learn how to do this.

I show you how to set up your practice pick boards using all the different picks. Also, I have all the newest electric pick guns.

I was just at Lishi, unveiling of the Kwikset Lishi picks. Those are going to be fantastic. They have a residential line that’s geared for Kwikset and Schlage, five and six pin.

The online course is good for locksmiths, Lock Sport, you get a good basic understanding here, and as well as we are going to be having more info for the police and the fire departments. I have been asked by a lot of fire departments to have more training for them.

This is going to be a great online course. I have over a dozen videos now. I have more videos being added to it all the time. So sign up now. I got a great introductory price for everybody. I look forward to hearing your comments.

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5.11 Best Boots for Hot Weather | Mr. Locksmith Video

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5.11 Best Boots for Hot Weather

Let’s talk about something that’s a little different today. Boots.

As locksmiths, we put in a lot of hours and so we’re constantly on our feet. We’re on our feet in all sorts of weather. Today we’re going talk about my 5.11 boots that I wear all the time. The 5.11 Tactile six inch Coyote boot. They’re water resistant. I promise, these boots are water proof because I’ve been in water in them and I still got my feet dry. These boots are over five years old. And I use them daily. I have two pairs of these boots, as I alternate them. I had to put in some inserts. They just seems to make your feet feel better. And they are super-comfortable.

Two of my 5.11 Best Boots for Hot Weather

I was heading to the Philippines and that place is hot and humid. It’s absolutely terrible on the feet. I’m not a flip flop person, because I like my feet protected so I can’t walk around with flip flops. These 5.11 Tactile six inch Coyote boots are meant for hot, humid, even desert environments. I wore these for almost ten weeks straight. Every single day, in the jungle, on the water, heading to little islands (if you saw, I was in McArthur Park where general McArthur landed). I went up the hill (a bunch of hills where they had to attack bunkers, Japanese-held bunkers). This 5.11 Tactile six inch Coyote boot what I had on my feet. Although I didn’t see any snakes, there’s lots of snakes there that are bad. But it was so hot, and these were absolutely fantastic. I wore them and so I thought next time I go down to Florida, Texas, I’m gonna be wearing these. These are my go-to boots now in the summer time. They’ve got this antibacterial stuff, and all sorts of bits and pieces. You can read about it online. These were super comfortable. I definitely recommend this. I’m heading back to Asia and I’m wearing these. I bought a second pair. I always like to alternate my shoes, so I’ll have these again, because they’re FANTASTIC.

5.11 Best Boots for Hot Weather 2

However, I think the only downside, when I jumped off of a boat into the salt water, I got both wet, and it didn’t take that. It took probably about four hours in the sun to dry ’em out. And it kinda pissed me off a little bit. It means that it’s not meant to go in the water. You’re gonna get wet feet if you do that. Nevertheless, for 99% of what I did, these were absolutely fantastic. The water resistance might not be that good but, they’re so comfortable I don’t wanna add anything to them. So, if anybody has any good ideas on a boot that’s good for super hot, humid, almost desert-y jungle conditions, that has some water resistance, I’d be really interested in knowing because that’s the only downside of these boots. Other than that, 99.9% absolutely fantastic. Super super comfortable. I liked it so much that I bought a second pair. And again, this is different and nothing to do with locksmithing, but we gotta have comfortable feet. I hope you enjoyed watching this video. Subscribe to my channel. Also visit my website and you can see what online locksmith training I have for beginners, intermediate, and advanced. As well as my covert methods of entry and my non-destructive methods of entry.

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How to Open Puzzle Padlock 001 | Mr. Locksmith

Best Locksmith Tweezers | Mr. Locksmith Vancouver West

Castration Rings for Locksmiths! Bump Keys! Mr. Locksmith Video

Gun Safe Recalled Over Lock Failure

Teaching My Daughter How To Become A Locksmith – Take Your Kids To Work Day

LAB DUR X Semi Pro 003 Pin Kit | Mr. Locksmith Vancouver West

LAB Mini .003 Pin Kit | Mr. Locksmith Vancouver West

LAB Pro Super Wedge Pin Kit .003 | Mr. Locksmith Vancouver West

How to Pick Locks On-Line Course | Mr. Locksmith™

5.11 Best Boots for Hot Weather | Mr. Locksmith Video

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