![By Request: How I made my lever lock picks [82] @dougpickslocks](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O8zLV7QrW6c/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
I've been asked how I made my lever picks. Full details in the video. These are the two sizes of music wire I use:
Music Wire in .055" https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0006MZNA4%2Fref%3Das_li_tl%3Fie%3DUTF8%26camp%3D1789%26creative%3D9325%26creativeASIN%3DB0006MZNA4%26linkCode%3Das2%26tag%3Dbristoybox-20%26linkId%3D6524c1d48636dc084a1d8e09d231a638%26fbclid%3DIwAR1ymzIcdlv8SveFRoiLniyM0zLgtrdBiMdkR88NJj4X1ojvFYCiTh8gCMs&h=AT28g9Cbjqk79EkdP9yAK7N5Ze0Xr5mTYBBk_YJlvXg6kQw7dlumSwN2BNrjE34DN-9HjYR_T2hWwBcp1_EJLaxCyFaYrgBEjKeENSB9LS5DKhailKs4FNMtLo4opCZdK5Gryg
Music Wire in .062" https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0006MZN9U%2Fref%3Das_li_tl%3Fie%3DUTF8%26camp%3D1789%26creative%3D9325%26creativeASIN%3DB0006MZN9U%26linkCode%3Das2%26tag%3Dbristoybox-20%26linkId%3D6879740e42be414fbebbfd11f1f5c4ed%26fbclid%3DIwAR22oDJO9gNhHkw8lIttqaV9Q9ra8eEMylMjgHJVfSOjGDBmy4IkIRFM-9E&h=AT28g9Cbjqk79EkdP9yAK7N5Ze0Xr5mTYBBk_YJlvXg6kQw7dlumSwN2BNrjE34DN-9HjYR_T2hWwBcp1_EJLaxCyFaYrgBEjKeENSB9LS5DKhailKs4FNMtLo4opCZdK5Gryg
I've been asked how I made my lever picks. Full details in the video. These are the two sizes of music wire I use:
Music Wire in .055" https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0006MZNA4%2Fref%3Das_li_tl%3Fie%3DUTF8%26camp%3D1789%26creative%3D9325%26creativeASIN%3DB0006MZNA4%26linkCode%3Das2%26tag%3Dbristoybox-20%26linkId%3D6524c1d48636dc084a1d8e09d231a638%26fbclid%3DIwAR1ymzIcdlv8SveFRoiLniyM0zLgtrdBiMdkR88NJj4X1ojvFYCiTh8gCMs&h=AT28g9Cbjqk79EkdP9yAK7N5Ze0Xr5mTYBBk_YJlvXg6kQw7dlumSwN2BNrjE34DN-9HjYR_T2hWwBcp1_EJLaxCyFaYrgBEjKeENSB9LS5DKhailKs4FNMtLo4opCZdK5Gryg
Music Wire in .062" https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0006MZN9U%2Fref%3Das_li_tl%3Fie%3DUTF8%26camp%3D1789%26creative%3D9325%26creativeASIN%3DB0006MZN9U%26linkCode%3Das2%26tag%3Dbristoybox-20%26linkId%3D6879740e42be414fbebbfd11f1f5c4ed%26fbclid%3DIwAR22oDJO9gNhHkw8lIttqaV9Q9ra8eEMylMjgHJVfSOjGDBmy4IkIRFM-9E&h=AT28g9Cbjqk79EkdP9yAK7N5Ze0Xr5mTYBBk_YJlvXg6kQw7dlumSwN2BNrjE34DN-9HjYR_T2hWwBcp1_EJLaxCyFaYrgBEjKeENSB9LS5DKhailKs4FNMtLo4opCZdK5Gryg
![By Request: How I made my lever lock picks [82]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O8zLV7QrW6c/mqdefault.jpg "By Request: How I made my lever lock picks [82]
Ive been asked how I made my lever picks. Full details in the video. These are the two sizes of music wire I use:
Music Wire in .055 https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0006MZNA4%2Fref%3Das_li_tl%3Fie%3DUTF8%26camp%3D1789%26creative%3D9325%26creativeASIN%3DB0006MZNA4%26linkCode%3Das2%26tag%3Dbristoybox-20%26linkId%3D6524c1d48636dc084a1d8e09d231a638%26fbclid%3DIwAR1ymzIcdlv8SveFRoiLniyM0zLgtrdBiMdkR88NJj4X1ojvFYCiTh8gCMs&h=AT28g9Cbjqk79EkdP9yAK7N5Ze0Xr5mTYBBk_YJlvXg6kQw7dlumSwN2BNrjE34DN-9HjYR_T2hWwBcp1_EJLaxCyFaYrgBEjKeENSB9LS5DKhailKs4FNMtLo4opCZdK5Gryg
Music Wire in .062 https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0006MZN9U%2Fref%3Das_li_tl%3Fie%3DUTF8%26camp%3D1789%26creative%3D9325%26creativeASIN%3DB0006MZN9U%26linkCode%3Das2%26tag%3Dbristoybox-20%26linkId%3D6879740e42be414fbebbfd11f1f5c4ed%26fbclid%3DIwAR22oDJO9gNhHkw8lIttqaV9Q9ra8eEMylMjgHJVfSOjGDBmy4IkIRFM-9E&h=AT28g9Cbjqk79EkdP9yAK7N5Ze0Xr5mTYBBk_YJlvXg6kQw7dlumSwN2BNrjE34DN-9HjYR_T2hWwBcp1_EJLaxCyFaYrgBEjKeENSB9LS5DKhailKs4FNMtLo4opCZdK5Gryg")
![More Antique Locks, and Picking a Rotary Mail Lock [162]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OkLsnORHY3Q/mqdefault.jpg "More Antique Locks, and Picking a Rotary Mail Lock [162]
As promised, I have a package with some great antique Yale locks - including what I am calling a handbag lock. Then, well pick an antique mail lock, designed to count how many times it was opened. The mail lock comes to me from Chris Capune.")
![Challenge Lock - Thumpers Over The Hill and Far Away Pick and Gut [34]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Pd25s1JFJIg/mqdefault.jpg "Challenge Lock - Thumpers Over The Hill and Far Away Pick and Gut [34]
From that trove of challenge locks I received from Chris Capune, the first one I picked was from Thumper - Over the hill and far away.")
![American 1100 picked and gutted for #lotolocktuesday [10]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PisZibuHYKA/mqdefault.jpg "American 1100 picked and gutted for #lotolocktuesday [10]
Got this from Chris Capune, and boy is the bitting crazy! Interesting serrated drivers, and serrated spools inside.")
![An OMG refurb on a bargain Yale Push - with a surprise inside! [93]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PoTKN129Kcs/mqdefault.jpg "An OMG refurb on a bargain Yale Push - with a surprise inside! [93]
Got this rusty mess on eBay for $5. Worried I had bought a paperweight. But, with some serious effort, I cleaned it and made a key for it. The result is a real OhMyGawd transformation.")
![Banjo and Dual Custody Antiques [172]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QGv1macQkWA/mqdefault.jpg "Banjo and Dual Custody Antiques [172]
Been a while, I know. Today, I have two Yale Banjo locks, from use in the rail yards, and a beautiful Yale dual custody lock from OSU (Ohio State University). Dual custody means two keyways, and two different owners can open the lock, without having the same key. And, well end by doing a quick pick on the Yale dual custody lock.")
![Package Day - this one is from Mur-Lock68 [36]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QkLVcMeG9bg/mqdefault.jpg "Package Day - this one is from Mur-Lock68 [36]
An amazing collection of locks arrived from Mur-Lock68. Thank you, Mur! Check out his channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtFO0CT0I6dZwVAVauctPGA")
![Double Package Day - one from Jeff Moss! [142]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Rui4obg6kV8/mqdefault.jpg "Double Package Day - one from Jeff Moss! [142]
Two packages for you today. First is a lock I won in an auction, the second is a set of locks I got in an amazing trade from Jeff Moss - check out his channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/jeffmoss26")
![Wilson Bohannan gets Super-Shiny Cleanup [67]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RyNcZK_Ubic/mqdefault.jpg "Wilson Bohannan gets Super-Shiny Cleanup [67]
Yes, I think I have become obsessed. Bought this almost black brass Wilson Bohannon lock, with my favorite version of their logo. Lots of lighter fluid and Houdini lock lube made it operate smoothly. Brasso made it shine.")
![An Incredible Package from Chris Capune [9]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SD36PQUh-zo/mqdefault.jpg "An Incredible Package from Chris Capune [9]
I contacted Chris Capune for some help getting locks, and he overdelivered! Check out his channel, and subscribe. You wont regret it! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMapdYQFmzqCKCokQFMr81g")
![Show and Tell, Plus a Vintage Elgin Picked [129]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SeexOmPF8s8/mqdefault.jpg "Show and Tell, Plus a Vintage Elgin Picked [129]
Results of the cleanup on my Yale push. Another cool lock. Some stories, and a pick on a very cool vintage Elgin padlock.")
![Challenge Lock - Read and Burn by Average Picker [56]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/T_CvHi67CeM/mqdefault.jpg "Challenge Lock - Read and Burn by Average Picker [56]
Got this from AJ Clark - This lock foiled me until I tried picking counter-clockwise. Three times before this video I tried several minutes clockwise with no result. Then, went counter clockwise and got right in.")
