Making a pickproof lock to stop honest criminals.

Designing a mechanism to stop lock pickers in their tracks. Engineering this unpickable lock was a grueling process that tested my patience and had me questioning if it could really be done. Over two months of drawing, CAD-ing, laser cutting, machining, assembly, and testing.

Special thanks to Kendric the Locksmith and & Emerald Locksmith in helping with user testing and pick-ability. Also thanks to Omar for helping with the machined parts of the build.

This project took a ton of work and time to complete, so if you're interested in supporting the development of more of these works you can do so here:
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Software Used:
Solidworks
Photoshop
Blender
DaVinci Resolve

Tools and Hardware:
10 year old .002" thick graph paper
304 SS
316 SS
Brass
3D printing from: https://www.xometry.com/
Laser cutting from: https://sendcutsend.com/
Hardware from: https://www.mcmaster.com/
a Drill Press
Files
a Vice
some string
bit of glue