![Special Blizzard Of 2022 Video [157] @dougpickslocks](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zs2pPqsavWM/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
The northeast is getting a pretty heavy storm. But, Buffalo is seeing several days of continued snow, along with high winds. We're all hunkered down in our homes, and it is illegal (and almost impossible) to drive. So, Xmas eve will not include family visits and the like. Just thought some of you might find this interesting. It is only like this once every 50 years or so, and this will pass by Sunday morning.
The northeast is getting a pretty heavy storm. But, Buffalo is seeing several days of continued snow, along with high winds. We're all hunkered down in our homes, and it is illegal (and almost impossible) to drive. So, Xmas eve will not include family visits and the like. Just thought some of you might find this interesting. It is only like this once every 50 years or so, and this will pass by Sunday morning.
![Special Blizzard Of 2022 Video [157]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zs2pPqsavWM/mqdefault.jpg "Special Blizzard Of 2022 Video [157]
The northeast is getting a pretty heavy storm. But, Buffalo is seeing several days of continued snow, along with high winds. Were all hunkered down in our homes, and it is illegal (and almost impossible) to drive. So, Xmas eve will not include family visits and the like. Just thought some of you might find this interesting. It is only like this once every 50 years or so, and this will pass by Sunday morning.")
![Picking a vintage 60s/70s Yale padlock for #quickpickthursday [79]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_3zq4PT_wEU/mqdefault.jpg "Picking a vintage 60s/70s Yale padlock for #quickpickthursday [79]
This #quickpickthursday, we are picking a very tough Yale wafer padlock. Seems very easy to overset, which makes quite a challenge. But, we get through it fast enough to call it a quick pick.")
![Kasp Picked, and more cool Antique Padlocks [160]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_JGb7NhDlXI/mqdefault.jpg "Kasp Picked, and more cool Antique Padlocks [160]
Got two more Antiques today. A common 1930s Corbin, and a beautiful Yale from the BR&P railway line. After I show those, Ill pick through a Kasp shrouded shackle padlock I got from Mur-Lock. Strangely, it picks in order of the pins, 1,2,3,4,5")
![Antique Padlock Research Tools [178]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/a7HY8JsXboU/mqdefault.jpg "Antique Padlock Research Tools [178]
Ive collected some great techniques and resources for researching padlock history, and felt it was time to share them with you. Thanks to Paracentric for suggesting this topic. In this video, I show you how to use several sites and techniques for locating some great padlock info, and free downloads of catalogs and ads as old as the late 1800s")
![Lockwood 334B45 Picked and Gutted [26]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aWxwtegiroI/mqdefault.jpg "Lockwood 334B45 Picked and Gutted [26]
Got this from Chris Capune - what a beautiful lock, and a fun pick. Really well machined, with cool spools that add a lot of challenge to the pick.")
![PacLock PL410Pro picked for #lotolocktuesday [12]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aY_fT0R64LA/mqdefault.jpg "PacLock PL410Pro picked for #lotolocktuesday [12]
Got this recently on trade from Lock Pickings Gal. Could not wait to get it on video for #lotolocktuesday")
![Blue Whale Challenge! 5 Locks in 5:41 [163]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/b14FpN0yLaw/mqdefault.jpg "Blue Whale Challenge! 5 Locks in 5:41 [163]
Entry into the Blue Whale Challenge, requiring you to pick one each of WHite, Yellow, Orange, Green and Blue belt locks in under 10 minutes. Thank you to @senorsilky (Bandito Brandino 07) for the opportunity. Follow the hashtag to see other entries.
White:Antique Sargent 5-Pin
Yellow: Master Lock 140
Orange: Master Lock 570
Green: Abus 80Ti/50
Blue: Lockwood 33B345 with Spools
#locksport #thebluewhalelocksportchallenge #lockpicking")
![Flea Market Finds and a Sargent Pick [124]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bJvfY5l358s/mqdefault.jpg "Flea Market Finds and a Sargent Pick [124]
Dropped in at the local flea market and found a seller with FOUR bins of padlocks. Made some great finds, and future picks for my channel. Then, I go ahead and pick a Sargent that was in my purchase.")
![Schlage KIK picked and gutted for #stocklocksunday [54]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bPRCvTjsp44/mqdefault.jpg "Schlage KIK picked and gutted for #stocklocksunday [54]
Got this one from Mur-Lock 68. Standard Sclage KIK cylinder. No special pins, which makes it trickier to pick - no feedback from spools or serrations.")
![Antique Cleanups and a Quick Pick [166]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/beCkJ9Ht_1Y/mqdefault.jpg "Antique Cleanups and a Quick Pick [166]
Showing the progress of cleaning and keying up some of my recent antique purchases, and well pick one of them at the end.")
![Antique Padlock Shopping and Valuation [180]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bn8TqGSy6S8/mqdefault.jpg "Antique Padlock Shopping and Valuation [180]
As promised, here is a guide to my sites and tricks for shopping and estimating safe prices for your antique lock purchases. Links are found in the video (sometimes YT does not like descriptions with links). From the section on tips to avoid bad purchases.Look for these red flags:
* Shutter opens on its own (no spring)
* Bulging or Misshaped Pins
* Holes in the face (vs hole for Clevis)
* Badly Matched Seams
* Mismatched Key Style (warded key on push lock, etc)
* Highly Polished (often to hide rusty internals)
* Shackle Misshapen
* High Priced, claiming RailRoad, but no RR letter markings
* Partway Open, never shown closed
* No Bitting on Key, Decorative Only
* Gold Plates Claiming Famed Origin")
![Refurb and Pick on a Junkunc Bros American Lock from the rust bucket [83]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bpIpC3VVbiY/mqdefault.jpg "Refurb and Pick on a Junkunc Bros American Lock from the rust bucket [83]
Got this in a bulk purchase, and could not resist the urge to rescue it from the rust. This is a double sided wafer lock, which uses a two sided key. After the cleanup, I do a quick pick.")
