(20) Decoding a Dial Combination Master Pad Lock (The fast and easy way)

[@brendapadua3946]

I came across an old brass and oak post office box with a combination lock. I didn't think I was going to have any luck getting it open. . . . Until I watched your video! Thank you!!!

[@californiasun5866]

Funny, I just found what you describe as an 875 Master lock laying in the street. The lock was unlocked, and had been run over a few times. I wasn't sure it would work at all. But I found your channel online, and watched you decode an 875. I didn't try to decode this one as it was already unlocked. So I followed your instructions on how to change the combination. I changed the combination to one I will always remember. But then the lock seemed to not open. So I then used your instructions, and tried to decode it in case I was one number off or something. I had to try several times, to get the feel right. And in the end it was the combination that I had set, that came out as the code. So I pulled extra hard, and the lock opened. Thanks. I now have a new -to me- lock. Thanks. I do have a few other dial type master combination locks that I have forgotten the combination to. So I'll be watching your instructions again to see if I can find the code I used to use. I'll let you know. Years ago I took a home study course on locksmithing. A cousin sent me a dial Master lock that the combination had been forgotten. I found instructions in the Locksmithing journal, on how to find the code by drilling the case in a certain spot. I drilled the small hole, and then decoded the lock, and wrote the numbers down. But then I had to fill the hole, and smooth it all down and paint the case to hide the fact that I had drilled the case. I like your method better. You don't have to hide the hole.

[@someonespadre]

Get some lock Lube at the hardware store, squirt it in there, should free it right up. These locks get sticky so they won’t accept the correct combination (tumbler sticks or something). Lock Lube fixes that.

[@jgavpercussion]

Took me a few hours of tinkering, but THANK YOU. By far the easiest and most straightforward method!

[@marksoward2953]

I'm going to be honest with this man had to say is correct. I did exactly what he said I did get a little frustrated but he explained it very clearly and I am able to pop my lock open now. I went over to combination several times to be sure I was correct. I want to say thank you

[@hellscreation]

This is actually a massive improvement on the method I was familiar with. An important thing to note is these locks have a specific formula: first, all the numbers are odd, or all are even. Second, the first and last number are always a multiple of 4 from each other. Third, the second number is always a multiple of 4, plus 2, from them. Using that formula, and an older technique that lets you easily figure out the 3rd number (similar, using finger pressure and basic math), you could reduce the number of possible combinations to 100. Long story short my old method let you brute force your way in under 10 minutes. This is a HUGE improvement.

[@erikaq765]

Can you give an example of what you mean? For instance. If the first number is 9, then what do you mean the third is is a multiple of 4 from each other?

[@hellscreation]

@@erikaq765 basically, if the first number is 9, the third is going to be one of the following: 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, etc. and the second would be 3, 7, 11, 15, etc.

[@ConcreteAngelx3]

None of the facts are true for my combo

[@GenX-Rising]

Almost true, cause the actual tumblers aren't triggered by the correct number, but the right location, and you can be 1 or 2 hash lines off of the 2nd and 3rd number and still pop it, but not the first number. And counter clockwise, there's catches at every 10th spot so if it sticks at 5, it'll stick at 15, 25, 35 and if it catches at 2, it'll catch at 12, 22, 32 but when you find a series where there's an anamoly, like 7, 17, 29, 37, then the 29 is your 3rd number but it will pop at 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31 if you get the first number right and hit the tumbler release on the 2nd catch point. Also helps confirm the first number cause the third number will stick as well when you find the first number but it's not as pronounced as the first number you add 5 two. That's where a lot of people mess up. They pull a l little too hard on the latch and it can catch the 3rd number so if you know what it's not, they won't get frustrated from using the wrong first number

[@AndyGenova-jr9ol]

Have a vintage lock from 50s or 60s as a table game offer up 20$ to open lock been sealed since I got it tumblers must be worn or were all stupid 3 years later

[@sophie8x714]

i have done this for like 2 and a half hours. I tried the math way, i tried 20 different videos, this worked

[@benburwick3403]

Thank you for this explanation. Got a lock for free at a garage sale because who's going to pay money for one with a missing combination? Tried several other videos before this worked. I imagine there is variation between individual locks so different methods might be necessary, but I was getting frustrated and I really appreciated your patient and detailed descriptions.

[@jaychretien151]

I’ve watched a few of these to reclaim an old lock that I had forgotten the combo to. Your explanation was by far the clearest for me to grasp. Thanks for such great content.

[@danielmcpherson9062]

Did you manage to open it?

[@EvoAlexis]

@@danielmcpherson9062 no

[@vivxsavageog]

I must be a total idiot cuz I’ve watched 4 of these videos and cannot figure it out.

[@Dog.soldier1950]

My dial master lock story; my first day of USMC OCS (and a 31year career). we were told to collect our gear. I tried to unlock my locker but even with the combo it wouldn’t open. My DI S/Sgt Henderson was less than patient. He tried it once, didn’t work for him either. He grabbed an e-tool and knocked the lock apart. A fine introduction to The Marines

[@erichill1408]

Fuuny you say that. That first say if OCS was the fastest I ever memorized a combination. Now 21 years later that same lock is in my sea bag and I'm using this video to open it.

[@Dog.soldier1950]

Eric Hill I hear you. However I still had the printed tag with the combo-lucky for me

[@geebeerusty5261]

Too bad you didn't use the tactic I learned (?) in Army basic. I know how to open this lock in 10 seconds or fewer, without damaging it. I can open a whole row of lockers in under a minute, close them all up in 10 seconds without leaving any evidence it had been done or how it had been done. Don't use this lock for anything worth locking up if you don't me to be able to open it.

[@aozzya1563]

@@geebeerusty5261 Would you like to share this method?

[@paulmarrujo5551]

​@@geebeerusty5261 yes! please do a video!

[@Gidgetwaterbear000]

First Try.!!! Mr. Keys...you saved me a TON of hassle. Thank you so very very much! 🙏🎯

[@Gidgetwaterbear000]

You Sir, are a very excellent teacher/ communicator. A rare and oh so valuable trait. Please don't understimate this gift, if you don't already use it a lot You can affect people greatly with a talent like yours. Plus you're very pleasant to listen to. Thank you.

[@dexter-df1tv]

😂 sounds like some one got the hots 😂😂😂

[@Gidgetwaterbear000]

@@dexter-df1tvlol, " Got the Hots", !!! 😂 I haven't heard that in a long time! He's a married man and seemingly a good human being so whether or not I would or could or do," have the hots", for him, I do mean all the good I say about him or anyone I share my positive opinions with 😁✨, because that's the kind of world I want to live in .

[@trevino37]

excellent video, Mine opened after the 3rd attempt. first time in over 20-25 yrs in having this lock and forgetting the numbers. I kept it for fun and trying to open with no success during the years. I gave it to my 11 yrs old son so he can play with it and keep entertained in trying to open it. Today I got a little serious in trying with him and it finally opened. Thanks again,

[@brittanywhiton2076]

Just tried this on an old lock id lost all hope on- and was about the throw away because I'd forgotten the combo. This worked!!! So pumped! Took me a couple tries but I got it :)

[@johndavid306]

3n s n 3 m .z.

[@jvtdln]

How many numbers does this combination lock have and do you have have all numbers of combination to open it

[@dasse1588]

Saved $3 Sweet!!

[@Fedaalis]

I bought a Master Combination lock out of curiosity - I am a hobby lockpicker and none of the locks sold in stores near me pose any challenge. But I have never done a combination lock before. Opened my lock, peeled off the thingy on the back with the combination without looking at it, stored it away in my wallet. Tried this method, works like a champ. It was my first time doing it, so took about 10 minutes. Not too shabby at all.

[@brianburgess7763]

I couldn't understand what anyone meant in other videos but this one I got it! Thank you for this video!

[@kennethgold5892]

I watched 2 others' videos before trying this one. This is the one that worked. Thank you.

[@neri.lozano]

So I start law school, and they give us a locker. I still have my Master Lock from high school from like 2001. I think I remember only one number. I follow his first step and fill a pull and I suddenly remember the other two numbers. This man is a legend. The internet remains undefeated.

[@LoKixx58xx]

THANK YOU! I had my lock stuck on my bag for years. Tried many different hacks from videos I’ve seen, none of them have worked until now.

[@dhamilton63]

After watching several variations of this technique, I landed here and darned if it didn't work. Thanks!

[@ginaguasta9273]

Thank you! I watched a few other videos with no success. Your explanation was the best! I got the combo in one try following along with you.

[@Kimtendo_]

LETS FREAKING GO! OMG THAT WAS SO SATISFYING! After 10+ years! Thank you so much, that was so much fun!

[@brianb5779]

Out of all the diff ways ive read and seen i think this was by far the easiest and best way, thanks man.

[@geebeerusty5261]

NOPE! Too bad you didn't use the tactic I learned (?) in Army basic. I know how to open this lock in 10 seconds or fewer, without damaging it. I can open a whole row of lockers in under a minute, close them all up in 10 seconds without leaving any evidence it had been done or how it had been done. Don't use this lock for anything worth locking up if you don't me to be able to open it.

[@jimmyespinoza9516]

Love it! I figured out my combination 😅 now I can use it when I go to the gym 😎

[@ZealousWins]

I went scavenging in my school lost and found and found a lock like that. It worked! Thank you!

[@bobbykeyz1263]

Awesome.

[@gracec767]

Thank you so much I watched four videos before this and they all didn't work for me. But yours did! Thank you thank you!

[@rayj8787]

Wow ! This actually works exactly as he explained. I had a Fortress lock that I used before all the gyms closed for Covid lockdown. So of course by now I couldn't remember the combination. It took me just two tries to get the combination. As he says in the video, this is not a high security device ! Thank you !!

[@michelemoneywell5474]

Recap for when I try later: Add 5 to first number, pass number, feel for 2nd number, for 3rd number, first try with subtact 2, then subtract 4 each time and try. (His was 6, 32, 18) Thank you!

[@devilvocano420]

Thx

[@ccrider77]

Worked like a charm and salvaged an old padlock. Thanks!

[@defund-the-media4763]

Its cool to see Creed found a hobby after the office ended

[@51hankyspanky7]

Sounds more like the "Funny lookin' guy...in a general sort of way" from the movie Fargo.

[@johnavery2786]

😂😂😂

[@johnavery2786]

I can't believe there's not a cigarette burning in the background. Great video though.

[@Skurbbz]

This worked easily after I really focused on the tension of the shackle! Thanks man

[@fresorger]

Hey thanks! Took a few attempts, but got it fairly quickly following your instructions.

[@C0tt0nPaws]

I couldn't get the tension right on my lock, but you wanna know what happened? I kept getting a feeling that i remembered the 1rst number after watching this video, so i started using that as first, and after rotating and trying numbers twice the code just popped in my head (10 years later). LOL i'm so happy 😭

[@happyjohn1656]

Nice! 12:41 AM (yep!) 4/2/2020

[@juliorodriguez3745]

Hint; lubricate the lock to get a better feeling for the clicks. The instructions work like a charm; thanks for sharing this information

[@michaellobo9029]

Excellent process , your method worked for me after going through a lot of different videos. Thankyou

[@lindapost698]

THANKS KEYZ, HAD THIS LOCK IN A DRAWER FOR DECADES, WASN’T SURE WHY I KEPT IT WITH NO COMBO. I WATCHED 3 HOW TO VIDEOS, YOURS BEING THE THIRD AND THEN SUCCESS. AWESOME

[@CathyODonnell-b8m]

Thank you I have finally unlocked my combination lock which I have been struggling to open for weeks so thank you so much for this video

[@MeowCatProductions1]

Definitely using this on one of the empty lockers at school so I can have two! thanks for sharing this!

[@stevenelson504]

It worked exactly as you described and so easy. Much better than others that I’ve seen dealing with this matter of combination locks.

[@lc7192]

I have a blue colored master combination lock that I’ve had for several years. I misplaced the combination and so I hung it on my garage wall until I could find it. I haven’t found it but did find this video. Your method worked perfectly. After only three tries it unlocked and so now I have the combination. Thank you!

[@bobbykeyz1263]

Lee Centner Sweet, I'm really happy it worked out for you.

[@joannedavis1991]

Lee Centner LOL, and now so does everyone else!

[@carlosalicea6969]

Thanks a million ....I had forgotten my combination..but this method allowed me to open my lock...great job ..appreciate much

[@YogisCycleService]

That’s awesome. I have one in my side table for years now hoping the combo comes back to me because I have used it since high school lol. Now I can figure it out. Thanks

[@avartani95]

Just used this on a different type of master lock. Same shape and rotational dial and all, but it only goes up to 19 with bigger spaces between the ticks. For posterity's sake, if you're here with the same lock, after the first sticking point, add 3 instead of 5. For the third number, since there are only 19, just go through every tick till you find it. Thanks a bunch!

[@flummytommy1957]

As a small child I really had fun picking up combination locks and had to stop it was annoying if you just steal the locks instead of driving, now after 45 years I'm starting with lockpick and it's even more fun! want to learn everything!

[@nathanaelsalazar4194]

After like 2 hours of trying other videos on youtube, i finally came across this video, FINALLY I GOT IT!

[@Thereisnogod666]

Nice and easy ! Figured it out in just under 2 mins after watching

[@herbhunter5520]

Oh goody! I'm getting a new bike!!😂🤣🤩

[@keymedic]

Thanks for taking the time to show us!

[@chrispyanm8r]

Fantastic! This is the 6th or 7th video I followed and it finally worked. I think it has to do with your detailed explanations of how each number should feel, rather than how they should sound, that helped me get the lock back, Thanks!

[@AaronSilber]

Thank you! Decoded my gym lock that I forgot the combo to, you just saved me from buying a new lock.

[@robertforeman5306]

Dude. I did it. I'm ready for my next lesson Sensei.

[@LaurenILucas]

I FIGURED IT OUT!! I found a lock on the floor in the art room of my school and was determined to firgured it out

[@fierybeacon3177]

Thank you!! I have a ton of these from work & wayyy old ones from school I couldn’t get. Imma try this!!

[@Captain-.James.-T.-Kirk]

THIS WORKED! I think different methods work for different Master locks. This one worked great on my lock.

[@JDgiggles]

It's not so much getting in somewhere or opening a container but solving a puzzle set before me that drives me to understand lock picking.

[@Charlister_]

You are a god send, I needed to get my flak and Kevlar out of my locker and I found your video. Helped me out so much!

[@legoengineworkshop5171]

Wait what? You have a flak in your locker? Lucky.

[@Charlister_]

@@legoengineworkshop5171 yeah where do yall keep yalls flak?

[@legoengineworkshop5171]

@@Charlister_ wait I thought you meant the ww2 kind of flak

[@legoengineworkshop5171]

And Kevlar as in an armoured helmet or clothing

[@Charlister_]

@@legoengineworkshop5171 no lmao my Marine Corps issued Flak

[@anthonygirmai4607]

Thx my sister had a 3 ywar old lock and it took me 2:36:54 seconds to do it and i found the code out was worth it. This might not work for ur lock but everyone in a while locks have the same code mine was 8-15-7

[@timgreen3770]

This is the only method that worked!!! I tried 5 or 6 others before I found this one!

[@santiper83]

worked like a charm! thanks! it took me around 5 minutes to get the tension right.

[@enchantedfit5138]

*****Best instructional video - thank you for being so thorough!

[@GlockPointer]

This is exactly how I imagined a lock-pickers voice would sound

[@robertfish9635]

Sounds like Rich hall.

[@nate6889]

check out lockpickinglawyer

[@t00lbox]

Yeah lol

[@sudonim7552]

So you've never watched LockPickingLawyer

[@GlockPointer]

@@sudonim7552 about a thousand vids now

[@amberlopez7477]

I watched a few videos about unlocking these locks. My lock is a fortress lock. You just have to do what he said. It's all in the feel. I was able to get the my lock open in 30 seconds. I'm amazed. You need to apply just the right pressure. Find the first number, then I went the other way around and felt in drop in to the next spot. Then I went other way around. I wasn't even paying attention to the numbers. It just opened. It's like picking those cheap 3 digit number combo locks. You just have to feel it.

[@richardcranium8247]

I can imagine:-) lol

[@steveengstrom7336]

fyi i tried your method and it worked on my daughter's lock!

[@yogihood15]

Forgot my gym combo due to COVID. This worked. Thanks you the man

[@tetra2294]

Thanks for the help really needed to break in the locker of my friend ❤❤❤❤

[@pemtax557]

Hi Bobby, first time viewer and new sub. Enjoyed your explanation and demonstration of the most common combo I've seen in my lifetime. Can't wait to get my hands on one and give it a whirl. Thanks much and Cheers!!

[@Adamu724]

Wow, thanks , it worked, your instructions were perfect, in patience and guidance 💯💯💯💯💯

[@waykno8478]

THE combo lock when I was in school was a Dudley. I'm sure no longer made as I never see them. And the cheapos were gold in color and decoding them was a breeze. Just pull and turn, the first # was it. Go other way and when it stopped, that was it too. Sameo for 3rd:-)

[@celestinoavila4496]

Its like magic😁.. I remember the comination lockers back in the day also.. I will be opening a lock I have around here that don't have the combination.. lol

[@towatchvideos5592]

Wonderful. Now I can get into just about any school locker no problem.

[@lutherdoby9219]

Well spoken , very well step by step training . Good job! Thankyou

[@roosterjones4247]

Once you have the first two, just keep tension while turning clockwise and it will open when you get to it.

[@letdmichael]

you are very good with teaching... thanks a lot.

[@charmaeespago4879]

Thank you for this tutorial😊😊 i unlock my padlock for just 5 minutes😊 thumbs up for this😊😊

[@sarah-nicolesatterwhite3718]

Thank you!!! I watched several videos for how to get my lock open but this one is the one that finally helped me get it open!

[@_chemistry7916]

I cant find it yet

[@earthey7499]

I know what my combination is, but I still tried it though. The first number was so close to the first number of the real combination number. This way of decoding didn't work for my lock. But great vid. You explained the action very clearly! 👍👍👍👍👍👍🙂🙂

[@joseapa8532]

Thank you I saw like ten different ones and didn’t help. You explained I’d say the best

[@kamakina2264]

U are exellent no1 teacher i open my lock 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰thank u very much

[@hmilli5185]

Excellent video, It works, I am shocked. Its much simpler than similar tutorials. I tried it on a 25 year old Master Combo lock and it worked. It did take time and effort, even after the first unlock (not sure why?) But it worked. I now don't have to buy a new lock. Thanks Mr. Keyz

[@bobbykeyz1263]

HMilli very good my friend. I'm glad it worked for you. Thank you for watching.

[@georgemarmas3785]

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[@rnp9165]

Yea, this works great for a lot of those padlocks but others not so much. For some of these one bump cannot be isolated as easily, instead you end up feeling several spots.

[@TheRainHarvester]

Yes i have one similar. Also lick pick lawyer says subtract 4 from first number, not add 6!

[@rodolforamirezsosa9140]

Oh my gosh! You are a genius!

[@pennywhite872]

This video was the only one that worked for me. Thank you, it saved my ass!

[@carlosalicea6969]

Only took me 5 minutes...again thanks a million

[@marktorrey]

Can’t tel you how about dial locks I’ve gone through having forgotten the combo ... thanks for this informative vid ...

[@noelsafont3234]

Thank you for your help!! I was able to do it with your method

[@codiddle]

It even worked on my princess' chastity belt. Thank you Keyz.

[@zinsky8047]

Jesus Christ I hope you're joking

[@letsdoit5times]

Worked like charm. Thank you... now I am not sure if I should still use it given how easy it is to crack it.

[@marisacasas1575]

I just did this with a lock that I had forgotten the password 5 years ago, super simple

[@noxious4]

I hate when I forget my locks password.

[@mandelaeffect1111]

Thanks. I have a drawer with a few locks in it that is like to get new use from. I appreciate the education.

[@stanleyvaldez3665]

Great video. I was able to open my lock in 53 seconds.

[@abbylee3677]

I’m so shocked that worked! Thankyou!

[@kennoneya4671]

This is good if you want to know the combination for future use. These are cheap enough I'd buy a new one and throw away the one I couldn't remember the number to. To open the lock you forgot the combo to, on the shackle (locker or whatever) take a shoe lace or something similar. Wrap it one time around the dial and pull the lace back and forth spinning the dial both ways until it opens. You won't have any idea of what the combo is so it's now ready for the trash, but you're in your locker. Used to use the method all the time when I was a kid because every year a new combination that I couldn't remember.

[@ppono]

In high school there were a lot of Master combo locks with key access on the back. Some figured out that a small nail clipper with a nail file would open the key access. We would go around and switch locks lol we told them what we did before they reported us.

[@peterkong6651]

thanks, it is really amazing. i unlock one just now

[@yaitskov1]

This worked perfectly, thank you so much!

[@raphaelrae8186]

With mine, the dial just keeps turning smoothly. I suppose you gently lift the shackle about half-way until you fell those distinctive clicks, but I don't. Maybe I'm doing it wrong. I also assume you start clockwise and do it back and forth for each number.

[@J235304204]

How come no one pointed out that he sounds exactly like Creed from The Office.

[@JustAnotherMatt420]

I just felt it was him in general.🤣 The channel owner should rename his channel to Creed's Locksmithing 101

[@uuproverlord8324]

yes lol

[@genitxlz]

Because no body watches it

[@flipflopt5183]

The acters name it actually creed

[@1krazyking]

YOOO i finished the office 😂 would’ve so awesome if he turned the camera and it was him with the film crew behind him

[@bird718]

seeing this reminds me of a old Chinese combination lock i had, the dial fell right off when i was opening my locker.

[@haibuiphuoc4442]

Thats a lock that can't be picked

[@t00lbox]

Lmao

[@woodphrog3066]

@@haibuiphuoc4442 😂

[@BStone90]

Got it second try! Thanks much!

[@brucedavis4620]

Thanks man just got my locked opened up thanks to your very helpful video.

[@roniqua642]

Thank you, you made it so easy!