I bought one off Temu and able to open my first ever lock I ever tried in 15secs. Yes I know it takes away the skill of using a single pick but my set doesn’t get here until next week

Lock mechanics have fascinated me since childhood after watching various TV and movie examples of picking the mysterious contraptions. Not long ago, I purchased a pick set and snap gun, but without instruction I'd have a slim chance of becoming proficient . That, itself, your generous explanations are Wii guide me towards a consistent result, thank you Ray Matthews Paramount, CA

@HelpfulLockPicker

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad the video helped :-)

@RaymondMatthews577

5 жыл бұрын

@@HelpfulLockPicker Your more than welcome and most definitly deserving. I might add, of the handfull of years I've been watching youtube and the multitude of subscriptions I have, you are first I've EVER commented to. That should indicate how much I enjoy your content. Some of the reasons are your calm, focused delivery. You stay on point, explaining as you illustrate complexity thats refreshing.

I bought a Truck that had a Receiver Hitch locked on and no key. I bought a LockPick Gun, but didn't know how to use it. I watched several videos, but yours was by far the most informative. After trying several times, and spraying some WD40 on it, I was successful. THANK YOU!!!

@HelpfulLockPicker

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the success!

I've seen these on some of the Chinese retail sites and figured they did something like this, but never knew just how they worked, now I do. I might need to pick one up after I get Christmas taken care of.

@HelpfulLockPicker

6 жыл бұрын

They are fun to play with. Theboredlockpicker bought the electric version which is pretty cool as well but more expensive.

@scorpio5493

6 жыл бұрын

I just bought one off e-bay and then found out it's felony if you get caught with one!! WTF e-bay?? You could have at least put some sort of warning before you purchased it! That's the last thing I need is another felony rap!!!

A beautiful explanation for a beautiful piece of machinery.

@HelpfulLockPicker

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

Great video good info thank you for showing👍👍👍

@HelpfulLockPicker

6 жыл бұрын

Stephen Stone Thank you for the kind words, I'm glad it helped!

I am purchasing a snap gun and this video was very helpful thank you

@HelpfulLockPicker

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out and I hope you enjoy it!

@Hunter-rs6qm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your reply

Wow thank you. I just learned more in this one video than I did watching 4 "Mr Locksmith" videos.

@HelpfulLockPicker

Жыл бұрын

thank you for the kind words and I am glad it helps

Great video and explanation my friend. 👍👍😊

@HelpfulLockPicker

6 жыл бұрын

Frosty901 thank you frosty!

good tutorial. I notice your snap gun is a type that the pick portion moves in a parallel fashion rather than the more common ones that move on an angle where did you source it from?

@HelpfulLockPicker

6 жыл бұрын

Paul Chaulk Mine came from Sparrows it is called the Double Tap I believe

@stealerob3420

3 жыл бұрын

@@HelpfulLockPicker also ukbumpkeys sell them and downward ones and seni auto ones.very fast world wide delivery

@michaelbush2322

Жыл бұрын

​@@stealerob3420 sparrows makes high quality products, coolest thing about them though is that the often do really awesome collars with all the big social-media lock sporters(pickers) all the big KZread/tik Tok/ IG lock spotters(pickers) have a collab with them, often time mass producing custom ones from their personal collections

Very cool my friend great info😊👍👍👍😊😎

@HelpfulLockPicker

6 жыл бұрын

Leon's lockpad Thank you :)

I Intend to use a lockpick snap tool for lockpicking (which I have) I been training to use it at the moment. I often have greasy fingers you know so I wear gloves so it won't slip

@HelpfulLockPicker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your techniques to keep your fingers clean

Great demo@

@HelpfulLockPicker

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out

Do you have a tutorial or any suggestions on how to adjust the tension knob on snap gun? When to increase and decrease?

@HelpfulLockPicker

Жыл бұрын

I do not. I honestly have never felt the need to adjust mine.

I have a very good suggestion for everyone. Absolutely do not shop drunk! There are a lot of counterfeiters out there. I paid over $32 for a gun that probably cost no more than $6. It certainly looks the part. But the tensioner does not work. And it will almost always strike the pins at the wrong angle. It would take a lot of finesse and be more of a pain in your ass than it is worth.

@HelpfulLockPicker

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Can you explain what the brass wheel is on the snap gun and if there are different types of needles for different types of locks?

@HelpfulLockPicker

5 жыл бұрын

The brass wheel essentially makes it snap harder and there are different tips mostly you need it to fit into the key way and not have it touch the warding. Snap guns are fun to play with but not the best rapid entry method

@walr5925

5 жыл бұрын

@@HelpfulLockPicker what is the best rapid entry tool then? Snap gun seems pretty fast enough, theres even faster way other than breaking the door?

@HelpfulLockPicker

5 жыл бұрын

@@walr5925 raking and bumping is much better

@theultimatehunt

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip with the dial.

I've been successfully picking the Kwikset a lishi kw1 but I'm having problems with the deadbolts and I have not had any success trying to pick any defiant handles or cylinders

@HelpfulLockPicker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

"...you'er gonna need one of two things..." No you need both...two of two. Get a sparrow gun and you are done. They are well built, assembled with screws and have a double action trigger that pulls the needle straight up with no angular movement.

@HelpfulLockPicker

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words

@mikegaydos2663

Жыл бұрын

Indeed sparrow is

I’m having issues when I have to open it counter clock wise. Is one way harder than the other? I’m still very new at this

@HelpfulLockPicker

3 жыл бұрын

Some times one way is easier. Check out what a "Plug Spinner" is. Those are great tools to help solve this problem

Fun stuff!!! 🐈👏👍👏🐾

@HelpfulLockPicker

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out! Snap guns are a lot of fun

@chriscapune7873

4 жыл бұрын

HelpfulLockPicker yep!!!🐈👍

how do we determine if the locks we are looking at are ‘good’ to use a snap gun on?

@HelpfulLockPicker

3 жыл бұрын

You want an open keyway which the tool fits easily into

Also putting a tiny amount of pressure on tension rench

@HelpfulLockPicker

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

I bought an old Duncan 60 parking meter with no keys. Would this work on that?

@HelpfulLockPicker

3 жыл бұрын

I do not know what type of key it takes so it is hard to say

I can SPP and rake plenty of locks.Had the Sparrows Double Tap for a week, not got one single open on anything. What am I missing here?

@HelpfulLockPicker

Жыл бұрын

These are a hit or miss. Make sure you have enough room in the lock

@jacko717

Жыл бұрын

@@HelpfulLockPicker thanks for the tip!🥇

Is it as easy as it looks? I’ve seen vids like this showing bumping and I’ve never had the success they have in the vids.

@HelpfulLockPicker

3 жыл бұрын

It works when it works but it wouldn't ever be my go-to

I lost the keys for the master lock on my shed and I don't wanna cut it off or break the door LOLS Thanks for the video

@HelpfulLockPicker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I recommend next time writing down the key code so you can get a new key made

What's the chance of this breaking or harming the lock?

@HelpfulLockPicker

3 жыл бұрын

More than regular picking. If the locks have master wafers I would careful

You say we will need one of two things - I've got my tensioner - how do I open locks without the snap gun?

@HelpfulLockPicker

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@scooterdosh777

3 жыл бұрын

I think he misspoke. You need both

Does this not work on gun locks?

Very nice video, very well explained. 👌🇷🇸

@HelpfulLockPicker

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

This is the LockpickingLawyer and what I have for you tod... Wait, who the fork is that guy?

@HelpfulLockPicker

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing your observations!

@ParodieHecker-mobile

4 жыл бұрын

@@HelpfulLockPicker Got me a Snap Gun today. It's working pretty decent, but I think German door locks are too high secured smh

@HelpfulLockPicker

4 жыл бұрын

It is not a perfect tool but when it works it works :-)

It seems my only works on the lick it the pins are up when they arw down you have hell to work it

@HelpfulLockPicker

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@HelpfulLockPicker

5 жыл бұрын

@GazB85 Thanks for sharing

How can I get one of those not going out of my own thank you

@HelpfulLockPicker

4 жыл бұрын

You can order them online. The cheaper places are places like banggood.com

@Strongboy1xboxgamer

4 жыл бұрын

You can get them on amazon

Explain the dial to me. Is it how hard it hits the pins. Adjust the dial.

@HelpfulLockPicker

4 жыл бұрын

I believe the dial makes it strike the pins harder (I haven't used this tool in a few years at this point)

@theultimatehunt

4 жыл бұрын

@@HelpfulLockPicker thanks so much man. My pickgun/flickgun didn't come with a manual. Had it for maybe a year now. Getten good with the tool. Not 100% accurate with it but maybe 60% success rate

Very nicely explained my friend.

@HelpfulLockPicker

6 жыл бұрын

Bill Bacardi Thank you for the kind words :)

*Ok you need one of two things. A turning tool and a pick gun. Ok so since you only need one of two things you’re gonna show me how to open it with just the turning tool?*

"dont ever try to open locks that are in use." so when I get home how the f*ck do you suggest I get into my house????

@HelpfulLockPicker

6 жыл бұрын

Bored Lock picker The key

@BoredLockpicker

6 жыл бұрын

HelpfulLockPicker that would opening a lock in use......

@HelpfulLockPicker

6 жыл бұрын

Bored Lock picker that is a very true statement. You would have to assume all liability in the event of the lock failing as a result of you opening a lock in use. Is that a chance you would be willing to take?

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