Uploaded January 2017 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Michael Maynard
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[44] The Cold War comes to locksport: Restoring a legend
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![[44] The Cold War comes to locksport: Restoring a legend](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5vv3gIqiwS4/mqdefault.jpg "[44] The Cold War comes to locksport: Restoring a legend
[44] The Cold War comes to locksport: Restoring a legend")
![[70] Tutorial - Passive key control pins and the Eurospec MP10](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6y7_lQWQ3SM/mqdefault.jpg "[70] Tutorial - Passive key control pins and the Eurospec MP10
[70] Tutorial - Passive key control pins and the Eurospec MP10")
![[139] BKS Livius picked - fun for pickers, hopeless for doors](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7QYqJoRhxes/mqdefault.jpg "[139] BKS Livius picked - fun for pickers, hopeless for doors
The six pin Livius is the big brother to the five pin Helius. An interesting lock and great fun to pick, it will teach you a whole lot of stuff. But I wouldnt want it on my front door...")
![[117] Lockwood VPIL MT5+ lock review and pick](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8mUZObyQJvo/mqdefault.jpg "[117] Lockwood VPIL MT5+ lock review and pick
Unbiased and in depth review of the Lockwood Victorian Power Industry Lock. Its expensive but its worth every cent, and its far better than the old lock that you are replacing. Just do it, but make sure you have it installed and serviced by a qualified locksmith.
Here are some references you might find useful:
https://www.lockweb.com.au/en/site/lockweb/lockwood-products/vpil
http://www.victoriansir.org.au/site/DefaultSite/filesystem/documents/Lockwood%20Victorian%20Power%20Industry%20Locks.pdf
http://electricalconnection.com.au/vpi-locks-get-a-facelift/
https://www.lockweb.com.au/en/site/lockweb/lockwood-products/vpil/faqs/i-am-an-electrician-and-want-a-vpil-key-that-can-open-all-locks-how-can-i-get-one/
https://www.lockweb.com.au/en/site/lockweb/lockwood-products/vpil/locks/
http://www.vesi.com.au/")
![[99] Tutorial - Group 2 safe locks - dialing the combination part 4 of many](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8u6w2fhc5EM/mqdefault.jpg "[99] Tutorial - Group 2 safe locks - dialing the combination part 4 of many
[99] Tutorial - Group 2 safe locks - dialing the combination part 4 of many")
![[176] Law Lock Tools Nessie First Look](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9mx1Ehtu9O0/mqdefault.jpg "[176] Law Lock Tools Nessie First Look
Just a short one today folks - a much bigger review of the new Law Lock Tools kit is coming. But I just had to show you what the Nessie can do.")
![[161] Tutorial - Picking the Marks Hi-Security / Scorpion CX 5](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AEDzVHYIA2I/mqdefault.jpg "[161] Tutorial - Picking the Marks Hi-Security / Scorpion CX 5
The Marks Hi Security is a lovely lock, with six conventional pins and five sidebar elements. This tutorial shows you everything you need to know to beat it.")
![[105] Seven pin Biltema Scandinavian oval picked and stripped](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ASSNIYIdtio/mqdefault.jpg "[105] Seven pin Biltema Scandinavian oval picked and stripped
Another great lock from Randy Perkins, a standard Scandinavian profile that picks like a challenge lock.
These 7 pin Biltema locks are relatively common in Scandinavia and are based on an old Assa design. The Scandinavian oval profile looks similar to the 570 we are used to in New Zealand and Australia but is much larger, and is not compatible with anything in common use in our part of the world.")
![[106] Tutorial Group 2 safe locks - The Relocker - part 6 of many](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CmJBNuyTDfM/mqdefault.jpg "[106] Tutorial Group 2 safe locks - The Relocker - part 6 of many
Introducing the relocker - a very elegant solution to an obvious mode of attack.")
![[132] Mauer DT1 with active element picked and disassembled](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CuQLsK4d33c/mqdefault.jpg "[132] Mauer DT1 with active element picked and disassembled
I dont really like locks with active elements on the key because I think in general theyre more complex than they need to be.
This Mauer one though is VERY well engineered (the whole lock just screams German precision and quality) and it manages to do a lot, with a little.
This is also a test video, Im playing with different cameras, mics, angles, and editing software.
Lin k to Randys channel - thanks Randy, Im very grateful for this lock.
https://www.youtube.com/user/rjperkins365able
Version2, HD, Sony handycam")
![[160] Marks Hi Security (also known as Scorpion CX-5) picked](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EJJEtVFVOfQ/mqdefault.jpg "[160] Marks Hi Security (also known as Scorpion CX-5) picked
The Marks Hi-Security is based on the Assa Twin - six spools plus a five pin sidebar. Its a great lock to pick - lots of feedback from the gin bottle spools and the sidebar adds a challenge. If you can find one, buy it.")
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