Master Lock Hack

[@FuriousArhat]

Tried a bunch of these videos and this is the first one that worked! Was able to figure out the last number right away, which other videos couldn't do. Other number fell into place quickly. Thanks!

[@djconnel]

This is probably the 5th video I've seen on this topic and it's easily the best.

[@billmahute7116]

Hey Bud. Thank you very much. I watched over 30 videos on how to open my master combo lock without the code and it wasn't until I saw your explanation that I finally got it. Your reverse method is explained thoroughly and concisely. Your starting with discovering the 3rd number first made all the difference. Thanks again, Sir. You rock!!!

[@metalmattchew]

I've been thinking about redoing it and making it more streamline.

[@mortalstorm]

Had a combination lock on a backyard gate but lost the combo. After watching a few other videos, yours was the clearest of them all. Followed your instructions and after about twenty tries it worked. Thanks for taking the time to post.

[@waynewayne9693]

Definitely longer than it needed to be with a little rambling on your part but your information is correct and easy to understand. Good video!

[@HickoryHillArms]

Tried several videos and this was the one that got the lock open. Thanks!

[@artderfall]

The math is interesting, and is helpful if you get stuck. Here’s my simpler method. The first number is easy by feel...add 5 (you added 6, but most videos use 5). Start over with a reset. Start with the first calculated number and find the big stop counter-clockwise to find the second number. Start over with first and second numbers. From 2nd back off 2 clicks and then in increments of 4 to find 3rd. With slight tension you might not need a count... it will pop open. The 2nd and 3rd will both be even or odd. The 2nd number is slightly tougher than the 1st to find by feel. If I get stuck I will use Matt’s easy method to find the first, and then the “mathy” method to double check my feel method for the 2nd. These locks are cheap. Worth getting 6 to practice on. Then you will have 6 for someone to hand you one to unlock. You should be able to find all 3, eyes closed, except for reading where it stopped on the first 2 numbers. Some Jr. High school kid could come in early and open a few locker locks in a row. A mystery to be talked about.

[@pbc1951]

You did good to find your last number.! But an easier way to get the possible First #'s is to use you last # Add or Take away 4 and make the list... That will be your list of Possible First Numbers. Now find a list of second Numbers will be between those... Like -2 or +2 the the list of numbers you just wrote down for you first Numbers.. 1 - 5 - 9 - 13 etc... add 2 = 3,7,11,15 etc...

[@DE-ey9lb]

Thank you!!!!! I watched other videos and could not figure it out. Your video is very clear, organized, and works! I cannot thank you enough!

[@px0821]

omg i have to leave a comment here, i have watched couple videos on youtube to figure out my lock's combo, and this is the one worked, easy and simple, thank you so much for sharing

[@metalmattchew]

Glad to hear that. I've watched a few myself and got lost too.

[@mykeeX13]

i was so damn confused i threw the lock away and smoked a fattie...

[@markoaurelius2046]

I cracked the combo, kept the lock and still smoked a fattie!

[@keithb4007]

my only issue with this video is how you hold your pen.

[@n.christiancollins2981]

looked specifically for THIS comment.

[@sweetness71220]

I takes patience but it works. Haven't used my combination lock since 2018. And I was able to open it. Yay!!

[@metalmattchew]

Cool, glad to hear that.

[@TheSenorChavez]

I tried your method and IT WORKED, HOLY COW, THANK YOU!!

[@johnnolle7547]

I was able to open my lock. I watched at least 4 other videos that didn’t work before I found yours.

[@metalmattchew]

your welcome

[@bradleysmall2230]

my old lock opened on your combo but I did not use your method- I just skipped to end. THANKS

[@toma4692]

Screw the math part. Toughest part is feeling the first and 2nd number. The amount of tension on the lock is key. Took me 2 hours but finally got it. 3rd number you’ll get once you have the first 2 numbers simply by keeping tension on the lock until it pops

[@travis834]

I was finally able to open my lock. I tried 3 other methods before I found your video.

[@junwilgabutan8070]

really great video! 👍I opened my masterlock in a minute. I watched 6 other videos before but didn't work.

[@robertcavanaugh3446]

I pulled one out of my desk drawer and opened it 13 minutes into your video, that was awesome.

[@bhutchinson9054]

I have to state that after watching several of these video, each one starts knowing the combination which automatically imposes a bias. When I try this I notice that it's impossible to tell the difference between 13.5 and13 for example. So the choices for the 3rd number showed two distinct patterns 0, 10, 20, 30 vs. 13, 23, 33. So at that point it falls apart.

[@davidelwood5819]

My odd number out is 3. What happens when you need to do 3 divided by 4

[@markoaurelius2046]

Thanks! IT works for me and mine is the mini looking purple master lock. I t took a few tries...The last number was definitely correct.

[@jameshepburn4631]

How did it get decided the last number is 5 instead of one of the others that ended in 8 ?

[@tomjones2860]

Got it on the third try! Thanks!

[@metalhead252525]

Thanks Matt, this explanation helped!

[@craigloewenhagen4417]

As usual thanks for the DIY video, the issue is you go through way too much just to get the 3rd and 1st numbers. All that math isn't needed at all. Just like you did in the video find your 3rd number, the first number can simply be found by finding the resistance and adding 5. Then trial and error by increments of 2 on the 2nd number and done. you could be into the lock within 5 minutes but with all this math it took you 20 minutes.

[@justusetpecator]

Watched and tried similar technique, this one worked for me. Thank you.

[@robertpatton118]

After determining my 12 positions and checking them several times, my results were 37, 27, 17, 7 & 34. 34÷4= 8.5 (Not in the range of 0,1,2 or 3) not exactly sure how to make this work!

[@David-uc8mi]

I want a hit off that joint you had prior to recording this video.... i was just assuming you had smoked one but after the 19:40 mark i was positive you had lmao

[@douglahren4663]

Thanks! I opened the lock on the first try with your video, well done!

[@michaelmorrison4201]

So why is ending with 8 not a possibility?

[@shanglew8065]

Injuries are the most common

[@EazySteve]

Has anybody done an Ace combination lock of the same style?

[@red.red.red.red.red.red.red.9]

Do we get different last numbers? If so, how do we find it?

[@metalmattchew]

Putting pressure on the shackle the dial will lock in 12 positions. 7 numbers will stop with the arrow between like 10 and 11, count that as 10.5. The other 5 will straddle one number like 13.5 and 14.5 so that number is 14. 4 of the 5 whole number will end in the same number. The odd one out is the last number in the combination.

[@roccchow]

Thanks, man. This video really helped me out :)))

[@kingskittlz2084]

This video made absolutely no sense at all

[@KpxUrz5745]

I had to quit watching. This is extremely poorly explained, hence, not worth listening to.

[@jameshepburn4631]

Totally agree. Clear as mud.

[@thines01a]

I got 4 fractional numbers, and 6 whole numbers.

[@metalmattchew]

You might want to check your numbers again. 7 of the numbers will end in .5 the other five will be whole numbers 4 of which will end in the same digit. The odd one out is the last number in the combination.

[@akcsm]

Thanks a lot

[@hudsongary1]

Sorry mate ..clear as mud

[@md.assaduzzamanasad9903]

my lock code 500133 locked..plz help me

[@Boeloc]

Worked

[@user-zr2lt6dh8j]

Why is he talking so loud?

[@TheLostOne3243]

What ? 17 divided by is 4.25, so my number is 4, yet it doesn't fit... wot ?

[@metalmattchew]

dexos333333 so if your last digit is 17? Then 17 divided by 4 is 4 with a remainder of 1. So your first and second digits will match my numbers in the video. The whole number doesn't matter, it's the remainder number that you are looking for.

[@TheLostOne3243]

@@metalmattchew sorry, i'm really going to sound stupid, but english is not my native language, what is a remainder ? Edit: By the way, thanks for the help :)

[@metalmattchew]

A remainder is what's left over, without converting to a fraction or decimal. So in your case of 17, devided by 4 would be 4. 4 times 4 is 16. 17 minus 16 is 1.

[@TheLostOne3243]

gosh thanks a bunch :) @@metalmattchew

[@Ralphie5023]

WTF are you talkin about !

[@Totsy007]

Just joke😂