(322) Handling T-Pins

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[HighTher]

The spring launch was absolutely perfect

[Thearcherfl]

The circlip kept him out longer than the lock itself!! Thanks for all you do, Bill. After 10 years of watching, I went from getting bored with Rubik's cube to using locks as puzzles. Thank you!

[joeemenaker]

I spent about two days trying to pick a Schlage, and I was really angry with myself for failing to open it. Seeing that it took Bill over a minute (which is an eternity for him), I don’t feel so bad.

[caseylocke]

Great video as always! The title led me to believe the video would go in depth on handling T Pins, but the quick explanation at the end was informative as well. Thumbs up!

[MrRShoaf]

These locks use the T pins, but this was not done to increase security, it was done to allow a design change in the knob.  There was not enough room for standard pins and the T pins allow the cap to be depressed in order to be inserted in the knob.

[SkwerlyChess]

I really think it's neat that you take the time to help so much. Real nice guy, and intelligent to boot. You have definitely made another fan; I've watched probably 200 of your vids, and I'll watch 200 more. :)

[hardbodybyrick]

You can find this kind of lock inside a Schlage F series door handle lock.
The springy bible is to allow it to fit through the keyhole.
Thanks for the video.

[rallock]

I just found this video and  thought I would add my own.
Roger Shoaf nailed it. Schlage, in order to save money, switched from a two piece F series knob to a one piece knob. In order to get the cylinder in they had to totally redesign it. Yes they didn't save much money and made the F series even easier to pick and bump open. You have to use a pick or thin piece of metal to depress the retaining cap to get the POS in & out of the knob now.
Bill was incorrect about how the pins are in the lock. The small part of the pin is for the spring to go over. If you try to use standard Schlage drivers, the retainer will pop off. Also if turned over, the pins will get caught in the construction ball holes(those little extra holes by the pin holes) totally locking up the cylinder and you'd have use the F series bypass tool to press the retainer to release the knob.

[ericday]

Nice job Bill and thanks for the insight on picking t pins. Sorry I so confusing in my note. I wasn't suggesting serrated pins were in there, just my trouble at picking them. Also in that core there is kind of a rim at the bottom of each tubes in the bible. Crazy thing! Thanks again.

[souvenir]

"let me get a pair of tweez-" *pin goes rogue*

[snowblood]

I have yet to encounter T-pins, but i can imagine they will be a bit confusing when you're expecting spools. Especially when a T-pin is binding up at the broad end.

[kylecorey]

i rekeyed 3 schlage lever style knobs and these are how they come stock

[skygh]

For those of us who have to rekey these most Schlage depth gauges have one or two notches machined into them that make removing these pesky cylinder retainer clips easier. As for picking these can be rascals until you figure them out. Well done.

[marctomkins]

nice job Bill, dont think ive ever picked a lock with t-pins

[pjdambra]

Bill this is just a common Schlage compressible cylinder with standard pinning. the top pins may look to be T pins but they are just standard top pins for the compressible cylinder. I'm a locksmith who gives these things 5 mins before the drill comes out. the small pins with a high compression springs make some of these locks with a tough biting a bear to pick. These locks don't get the credit they deserve for being a tough pick. There's millions of them out there and for a common Home Depot product a good buy. spend the extra bucks instead a a Kwickset or Defiant brand which are easy picks.

[sheffieldlockpicker]

nice one, , another interesting vid Bill!!, , never seen 'T' pins untill now!

[dungeonhack]

lol at 5:05 " let me get a pair of tweez... woop carp!" then the guy in the background lets you know you dropped the pin as if you didn't see it flying at your face

[bosnianbill]

Chucky, I never heard anything back on the boxes. Somebody probably sold'em all on eBay...

[diazaman]

I've never picked T-pins b4?? I'm not much for taking locks apart, as they don't ever seem to go back together, easily...and I end up pissed off in the end! So... Anyway did you ever track down your Canadian traveling lockbox's? I know I keep asking but I keep hoping that someone may have let you (like they should) that they have one and who they are sending it to.
Peace n Tanks for your channel it's the best!(as if you didn't know) Lol keep it up Bro!

[beverlybonine]

hey bill my name is joshua and i.have a question for how can i pick a American lock series 2500 cause me a my friend tristan wants to know cause we've been picking for quite a while know can you please help us out