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I remember when I used to fear dimple locks and actively avoid picking them, now I LOVE them and wish I’d started learning to pick them earlier πŸ˜ƒ Enjoy this guide – I think it covers all the basics in detail – don’t forget to like and subscribe if you enjoy this content πŸ‘πŸ™πŸ˜ƒ

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41 thoughts on “Dimple Lock Picking 101 – EVERYTHING you Need to Know”
  1. I remember when I used to fear dimple locks and actively avoid picking them, now I LOVE them and wish I’d started learning to pick them earlier πŸ˜ƒ Enjoy this guide – I think it covers all the basics in detail – don’t forget to like and subscribe if you enjoy this content πŸ‘πŸ™πŸ˜ƒ

  2. Thanks again for a very interesting video explaining some of the tools I found in my kit, as a newbie, I had no idea what that funny shaped pick was, until you showed and explained it to us. I tried that dimple lock pick on the dimple padlock I have and as i gently wiggled it under very light tension I started to gently rake it and it popped the lock in under 10 seconds, amazing, so I tried again just in case it was a fluk and again 10 – 20 seconds. Thanks again for these instructional videos, with great explanations.

  3. Perfect example of what these acrylic locks should be used for. Learning the mechanisms in a tangible way, demonstrating those mechanisms, and learning how the actions in picking work. Not great for learning how to pick proper locks but to make the first steps (such as pick placement and what feedback from the lock means) between ground 0 and starting your adventure with a new kind of locking mechanism.

  4. I'm not that invested into lockpicking. Just curious. But your explanation is so clear. Amazing!πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«πŸ”πŸ‘πŸ‘ I don't feel lost and confused. Thank you.

  5. I just recently came across a cutaways practice lock sold by Multipick. Could be a good compromise between seeming what you're doing and staying away from those clear locks that don't feel like the real deal. Comes at a price though, but since you can freely repin it, you're actually buying multiple lock configurations (except for the warding)

  6. Dimple cylinders are widely used in Europe since they are considered (and are) of higher quality and reliability than their regular vertical key counterparts. All things being equal they are harder to pick (less space for lockpicks), cannot be opened with impact guns and provide greater reliability with a bigger and more resilient key (less wear and tear, less prone to breaking) that can also have more security pins, sidebars etc. Great video LN, my humble input is I have used Multipick's dimple picks and found them perfect for most locks.

  7. Where can you get this type of lock in the states. I haven't ever seen one I don't think. Does Lowes or Home Depot have anything that uses them like a door or something? Does Master lock make this style?

  8. Is the transparent lock being useless also apply to disk detainer locks? I would like to learn how to pick those, and I was thinking of getting a see-through practice lock to help. Is there a better option?

  9. I need to buy a cylinder lock for exercise, the one in the set gets too boring, too quick πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ
    and thanks for sharing some insights!

  10. New sub here. I bought a combination lock from a bargain shop the other day without the code, and well, here I am! XD
    Already watched about 10 of your vids and I gotta say, this looks like a very fun hobby. Think I may delve further into it!

  11. ooooh no wonder!! i kept trying with my room door which is a dimple lock i got a basic chinese lock pick kit with a practice padlock which i added to my bug out/survival kit and i was wondering why i struggled so much and never could

  12. Great content as always. I've been looking to get into dimple locks and shed some of the fear factor. The last few minutes in particular are why I'm here – recommendations on actual genuine locks to try. I just found both on eBay so, as they say, yoink!

  13. We have some French doors where the keys have been lost to a pair of locks like this. We got a professional lock smith to look at it. After an hour he gave up, tried unsuccessfully to drill it.. So now I'll try some of your science. I've never picked this type, so wish me luck!

  14. Once again, a highly informative and well balanced video. I got into this when I happened a cross a video from Bosnian Bill which led me to LPL, but is great to find someone equally skilled who takes the time to explain what they are doing and also is in the UK. Keep up the good work!

  15. There are a ton of videos on how to make regular picks, but hardly anything on how to make dimple picks. From scratch. And no great videos on how to pick dimples, no cutaways, no acrylic, no animation. Just LPL style, stick pick in, blah, blah, blah, its open.

  16. I found a key in my dads stuff that has no lock. This key seems strange because it’s a dimple but the key is round. I would really like to find a lock like that but I’m having a hard time finding one

  17. Love your videos! They are always the first place I send new pickers looking for information and you have taught me a ton… With that being said, I'd love to see some more moderate/advanced tutorial kinda videos. I just got an MTL jr and these pin in pins have me perplexed.

  18. As a big fan of your channel, can I give you a suggestion? when recording videos, use "Google Voice" to write what you say, then translate into other languages ​​and put in the video or in the subtitle..Many things you say I don't understand well, but I can even read in English, it would help me to follow the videos and learn with you..

  19. I have learned so much thank- you just bought my first transparent lock , I was applying way too much tension , can now Rake it and single pick it put now trying to do it with my eyes shut

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