Making another pickproof lock (but better)

Building a custom lock mechanism to stop lock pickers, for real this time. Engineering this pick-proof lock was a challenging process, with CAD work, prototyping, and a unique sheet metal design one year in the making. Hopefully it works this time.

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Special thanks to:
@Kendric_thelocksmith on Instagram
@tar_mec on Instagram
@MakeEverything on Youtube and Instagram

Software Used:
Onshape
PreForm
Photoshop
Blender
DaVinci Resolve

Tools and Materials:
Stainless Steel
drill
vice
files

[portobellomushroom]

Tbh this design is good enough to apply for a patent on it. It's an original application of existing principles, which solves a problem a little better than anything that already exists.

[nuarius]

I love how LPL has just become the de-facto final boss for every bit of lock related content

[sharkfood]

As LPL has said in the past, "There are no locks I can't pick. Just locks I haven't picked yet". This should be a fun one for him.

[coolieo]

I have always believed that if you can do something impossible, even if it’s over engineered to all hell, it’s the first step to making it possible. This is a fantastic lock! Thanks so much for putting so much hard work into this!

[pseudotasuki]

Improvement suggestion: Varied pin/plate thickness. Since they're essentially a stack, the size and number of pins isn't inherently fixed. In addition to making picking a bit more difficult, it could potentially thwart some impressioning attacks.

[LeksDee]

I love how there'S now a genre of youtube videos thats all about making toys for LPL

[oflatt]

holy shit those animations are *slick*

[PerpetuallyTiredMillennial]

Mad respect to the lockpicker for being willing to go for it and for getting the first one. Clearly has crazy skill even if he wasn't able to get this one.

[biosaber]

A locksmith saying "i cant feel a damn thing" is honestly a valid test for your lock. The inability for you to feel anything when testing a lock is impressive in and of itself

[nachobroryan]

Does this mean we get a 10 minute Lockpicking Lawyer video?

[QuantumImperfections]

You know what I loved the most? The locksmith obviously enjoys what he does at the atomic level - they were just as excited that they couldn't figure out the lock in time as we were.

[Blakes]

0:14 he is using a covert instruments rake. Nice equipment.

[dunklerKurfurstDesDeepstat]

I showed this to my grandfather, he is an 80-year-old locksmith and he was somewhere between shocked and impressed. Take my sub we will watch you again.

[sentry]

I love how LPL has become the de facto test for any lock being too hard to pick. Also, the single chamber that makes raising pins push the other pins down is pretty smart.

[chancecomic]

I love the attitude of "This project is meant to see what's possible, not what's profitable". It reminds me those stories you hear from decades or centuries ago about scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and more just one upping each other in something that holds very little value aside from curiosity and fun. I know that still happens to today (This video is an example of it), but it's nice to see

[OldManShoutsAtClouds]

1:50 is one of the coolest animations of it's kind that I've ever seen.

[DanielEinspanjer]

The lock also has an unanticipated drill resistant feature! Yeah, you could drill out the core, but when you do, you release a flood of ballbearings on the floor which create a tripping hazard preventing further progress through the entryway. Kevin would be impressed. :)

[FlorianXXV]

Honestly giving the third lock away as a challange lock is probably the coolest idea for a project idea like this.

[AleAlen]

This guy is good, it's like watching Stuff Made Here without all the fancy/expensive machinery.

[junevillaflor]

No video from LPL yet... If there is, please drop the link. Tia