Brady (Abus) 71/40 LOTO Picked and Gutted #stocklocksunday [8] dougpickslocks 2026-09-23 | Brady (Abus) 71/40 LOTO Picked and Gutted #stocklocksunday [8]
Huge antique find, and a pick [181] dougpickslocks 2025-10-06 | An interesting story to go along with my new antique padlock, and a pick on a chunky Master No 15 padlock.
Antique Padlock Shopping and Valuation [180] dougpickslocks 2025-09-12 | 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
Refurbished Belknap Bluegrass PTPK [179] dougpickslocks 2025-08-01 | Still working on the video for padlock shopping tips. But, meantime, I received a very seized up PTPK that I stripped, keyed and rebuild. I show and tell you about it in today's video.
Antique Padlock Research Tools [178] dougpickslocks 2025-07-16 | I've 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 1800's
Some antique locks I picked up in an auction [177] dougpickslocks 2025-07-07 | As you know, I tend to only post when I get more locks, and it's been a dry season, since I tend to look for the special ones, and don't buy as often. Got these in an online auction, and managed to get a few great looks at a fantastic price. Enjoy!
AmEx and SBCO Crank Antique Padlocks [176] dougpickslocks 2024-12-20 | Package arrived with two more antiques. One is very unique in design. I'll show them off, then use my impressioning rig and show how I capture the impression for making a key. At the end, we see a working key (did not bother showing me filing - too boring)
Tour my Antique Sargent Collection [175] dougpickslocks 2024-12-14 | Sorry I'm so long between videos. Have more locks coming in, so I needed to catch you up on a new one I got already, and thought I would show you all of my other Sargent brand locks, with it.
PTPK Antique Tour and Shimming Demo [174] dougpickslocks 2024-10-19 | Long time, I know! So, I want to show more of my collection. And, to start, I will show all of my Pin Tumbler Push Key and talk about the timeline of these. I will also show you how to appreoach shimming one of these open, if you plan to disassemble. COMPLETE disassembly details in video number 118
Antique Eagle Invader, and a story [173] dougpickslocks 2024-09-11 | I dont often get to use my skills in the world, but this time was fun, and allowed me to get a cool new antique.
Banjo and Dual Custody Antiques [172] dougpickslocks 2024-05-10 | 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, we'll end by doing a quick pick on the Yale dual custody lock.
Antique Yale, and a Pancake Impressioned [171] dougpickslocks 2024-03-25 | Got two more antiques, and I discuss what I have learned about the Yale logo over time. And, we'll impression a pancake lock open with my impressioning rig.
Package Day, featuring an Antique Sargent Lever [170] dougpickslocks 2024-02-02 | Finally found one I don't have, and it came in a lot. So, here is the opening of the lot (less exciting locks) and one beautiful Sargent Lever lock.
Three more great antiques, and picking a Sargent padlock [169] dougpickslocks 2023-11-22 | Looking at some new antique locks. Great deals on them all, with a Yale Cyclops, a Fraim Contract lock and a huge Eagle Lever. Then, we'll pick an old Sargent padlock.
Checking out some JimyLongs picks [168] dougpickslocks 2023-10-07 | This is NOT a solicited or paid review. Just wanted to give you a chance to see some affordable, but quality picks. I'll demo them by picking my Yale 210 and Master 6121. Also, thank you to Chris Capune for my new Slinky Chip!
More Antique Locks, and picking a TrioVing [167] dougpickslocks 2023-09-03 | I have a guy that is now actively looking for locks to sell me (uh, oh), and he found a batch. You'll see those, and then I'll pick a great TrioVing, with Assa spools.
Antique Cleanups and a Quick Pick [166] dougpickslocks 2023-08-04 | Showing the progress of cleaning and keying up some of my recent antique purchases, and we'll pick one of them at the end.
Antique Lock Haul - 23 Locks, some valuable, all cool [165] dougpickslocks 2023-07-19 | Got this lot for $90 on FB Marketplace. Way more value than I paid. Look for some very unique and unusual locks in the bunch. Very happy with my purchase. Despite my struggles, I got most of them open after the video.
Beautiful Antique Padlock, and Picking American 5200 [164] dougpickslocks 2023-07-09 | Thanks for viewing this today. I have a new acquisition, a 192 Corbin with a unique style. And, we'll pick the American Lock 5200 for you.
Blue Whale Challenge! 5 Locks in 5:41 [163] dougpickslocks 2023-05-26 | 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-PinYellow: Master Lock 140Orange: Master Lock 570Green: Abus 80Ti/50Blue: Lockwood 33B345 with Spools #locksport #thebluewhalelocksportchallenge #lockpicking
More Antique Locks, and Picking a Rotary Mail Lock [162] dougpickslocks 2023-05-11 | As promised, I have a package with some great antique Yale locks - including what I am calling a "handbag" lock. Then, we'll pick an antique mail lock, designed to count how many times it was opened. The mail lock comes to me from Chris Capune.
Tiny Master Quick Pick for #minilockmonday dougpickslocks 2023-05-08 | Shortest video ever, for #minilockmonday. More antiques are in the mail. New video soon.
Kasp Picked, and more cool Antique Padlocks [160] dougpickslocks 2023-04-07 | Got two more Antiques today. A common 1930's Corbin, and a beautiful Yale from the BR&P railway line. After I show those, I'll 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
Junkunc American Lock Picked, and an Antique Western Union [159] dougpickslocks 2023-02-24 | Got a bunch of new Antiques, and a very cool eBay purchase. Ending with a pick on an antique Junkunc Bros American Lock.
Coney Island Station Locks, Picking a Round Body and More! [158] dougpickslocks 2023-01-26 | Lots of new locks, and a pick on an American Lock round body military padlock. I have two locks acquired from a renovation of the Coney Island rail station, a new key for my Yale lion face lock, and a lock from BR&P Railroad.
Special Blizzard Of 2022 Video [157] dougpickslocks 2022-12-24 | 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.
More Antique Locks, and pick/gut on American military lock [156] dougpickslocks 2022-12-21 | I have some new, and slightly unique antique locks, to show you. Then, we'll pick and gut this all brass US SET padlocks, with some tricky serrations. Link to the BosnianBill video where he guts the Sterling gas pump lock: youtu.be/v5Kdw0oDp70
More Antique Locks, and a Brady LOTO Picked [155] dougpickslocks 2022-11-03 | Hi Again! I got a bunch of new antique locks, one with a a rather unique shackle. And, then we'll pick a LOTO lock with an ABUS core, with spools that do a lot of talking. If you want to see what is inside one of these, I gut one in video Number 85. #lockpicking #locksport #antiquelocks
Super Cool Antique BIA Style Seal Padlock [154] dougpickslocks 2022-10-14 | This is one you rarely encounter. This Slaymaker lock has capacity to hold a paper seal over the keyhole, preventing picking without evidence it was tampered with. I'm also picking an antique USN padlock (by Fraim) in a counter-clockwise direction.
MasterLOTO Pick, and Special Antique Padlocks [153] dougpickslocks 2022-09-23 | This is becoming my new pattern - first, more antique locks, then a pick. Today, we're picking through a LOTO that lived a pretty rough life.
Picking a cool WiseLock, and showing more recent purchases [152] dougpickslocks 2022-09-02 | I'm still not done shopping for antiques. Got some more unique ones to show. Then, we pick a WiseLock, with some very unusual replacements for plain old pin-tumbler technology. #lockpicking #locksport #antiquepadlocks#wiselock
More Antiques, and two quick picks [151] dougpickslocks 2022-08-14 | Showing some new antiques I picked up, including a rather unique lever lock. Then, we pick through an Antique Eagle Police Pup and and Elgin lock.
Valuable Antique, and picking the zigzag keyway [150] dougpickslocks 2022-07-16 | As promised, I am picking the unusual Eagle cylinder lock with the tight, zigzag keyway today. Also, I'll show you a railroad lock from the 1890's that I got for a really great price.
Updates and Picking an Antique Sargent [149] dougpickslocks 2022-07-01 | Got some keys, and rebuilt some of the locks from my last package video. And two new locks, like you have never seen before. And, to top it off, I will pick the beautiful Sargent I received in that last package.
Packages June 2022 [148] dougpickslocks 2022-06-09 | No picking today, but a whole bunch of cool antiques. FB marketplace did well for me today.
Lockwood 334B45 Pick and Gut [147] dougpickslocks 2022-04-22 | Back again, with more of my antique lock buying habit. I'll show you my recent acquisitions, with a pancake lock that I impressioned and keyed. And, then we pick and gut a beautiful Lockwood I received from Chris Capune some years ago.
Yale Y210/51 Pick and Gut (and new locks) [146] dougpickslocks 2022-03-30 | Hi all! Hope you are doing well. I have some new collectable acquisitions to show you, and then we'll pick and gut a beautiful Yale Y210/51 with 5 pins and some great spools. In the video, I say the key is 6 pins. But, it is only 5. Thanks for your patience between videos. Enjoy!
Opening a Master Lock 66, and a parade of antique locks [145] dougpickslocks 2022-02-21 | I start with a virtual parade of antique lock purchases, and then move on to show you how a Master 66 (and 77) work, and how to get one open (not technically picking)Credit to Alex Blate: youtube.com/watch?v=kAAKUHptn0U
Burg Wachter, Commando and three purchases [144] dougpickslocks 2022-02-10 | Two more locks from my Jeff Moss trade will be picked, and I show off three antique locks I picked up.
Commando and Burg Wachter, plus a new lock display [143] dougpickslocks 2021-12-27 | We start off with a look at a new display I built for my lock collection. Then, I tackle a small Burg Wachter and a military Commando lock. They both are quick picks - but, only after you get a feel for them. Until then, the Commando can keep you going for a long time, with no results.
Double Package Day - one from Jeff Moss! [142] dougpickslocks 2021-12-07 | 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 youtube.com/c/jeffmoss26
Assa Ruko 2 Picked and Gutted (fast forward instructions included) [141] dougpickslocks 2021-11-25 | Okay, this is one hard frickin' lock to pick. I have taken some time to get skilled, picking in hand. Then, filming the video called for the vise, which added a new layer of difficulty. Either way, I do finally get it cracked, and we have a look at the very tricky Assa pins.
Three Antiques for Quick Pick Thursday [140] dougpickslocks 2021-11-03 | Showing three of my locks that I revived from the old and crusty bin. Ending with a quick pick on a Corbin pin tumbler from the 40s or 50s.
Ive Been Buying Stuff Again... #stocklocksunday [139] dougpickslocks 2021-10-24 | Happy #stocklocksunday everyone! I invested in a couple of collectable locks last weekend. Show and tell time, and then one will get a quick pick. Thank you all for viewing and commenting!
Suki Logo Abus 83/45 Picked and Gutted for #stocklocksunday [138] dougpickslocks 2021-10-10 | Happy #stocklocksunday everyone! As promised, here is a full pick and gut of the beautiful Abus 83/45 that Chris Capune gifted to me, as creator of the Suki logo. Still so grateful that he shared this. And, Chris created the unique "Suki Bitting" with a high cut at the back, to make is especially challenging.
Brass Shackle 1100 Picked and Gutted [137] dougpickslocks 2021-10-08 | After seeing LockNoob pick and gut his Brown 1100 with the brass shackle (which he got from our buddy StarryLock), I rushed to the cabinet and grabbed my orange one for a pick and gut. Enjoy!
Very Special Package Day [136] dougpickslocks 2021-10-02 | Got a package from Chris Capune. The special part was one of the locks he shared with me, and I am incredibly grateful. Check out Chris at youtube.com/channel/UCMapdYQFmzqCKCokQFMr81g
Picking that Antique Lockwood [135] dougpickslocks 2021-09-27 | From my last video, you recall the beautiful 1930's American Lockwood. Today, we will pick it for a late #stocklocksunday #SLS
I Rebuilt an Antique Corbin Lever Lock, Look Inside! [134] dougpickslocks 2021-09-19 | I got a broken Corbin lever lock from my Locksmith buddy, and was able to rebuild and repair it. Also got a package with an antique Lockwood.
Abus 80TI/50 picked for #Slinky3 [133] dougpickslocks 2021-09-14 | Picking an Abus 80TI/50 while telling you about my locksport journey. This is my entry for #Slinky3. Check out Chris Capune, if you have not already. youtube.com/channel/UCMapdYQFmzqCKCokQFMr81g
Inside a Pancake Lock while it is being Impressioned [132] dougpickslocks 2021-08-31 | I give you a quick overview of how pancake locks work, and how I impression them. How I made a key for a postal lock, and then a look inside a pancake lock.
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