(picking 481) Master 178 Combination padlock - bypass / decoding update

[@Potti314]

In video 480 (kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5aqoGusrcqsnK8) I explained and showed a new bypass method for the 178. My conclusion about the reason why that method worked was not correct and also my statement that the 178 (in contrast to the 175) cannot be bypassed with a thin decoder knife. Watch here the correction and addition as an update about this topic.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks for the update and sharing your findings. 👍

[@Potti314]

Thank you - was my pleasure to make this update.

[@j.s3612]

Do a video in 175

[@RaglansElectricBaboon]

I've clearly fallen down the rabbit hole after the gateway LPL videos... Now I'm using the same dealer as him!

[@kirkm4079]

Wow that last bit about finding the right number in order to fit a bypass tool was a breakthrough moment for me, thanks!!!

[@JollyPeanut]

Removing the outer cover on the 178 to see what's going on would be interesting I have never seen a video of this on that model #...... Great video & very well explained....

[@Potti314]

Would like to do that but don't have the right tools - I don't wanna make a massacre like on the 175.

[@Claps1775]

How thin is the decoding knife? I want to make my own vs buying tools.

[@everestcomputer]

thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I had several of these locks at the schools I work at that nobody knew the combo for. made a pick from a PC I/O shield, followed your method, got the code, unlocked it and changed the code so they can be used again.

[@Potti314]

Great and thanks for the feedback - glad you had success.

[@martyhastings9347]

some really great info. i thank you much for sharing this knowledge with our community.

[@Potti314]

Thank you - I always wanna give the most accurate info if possible.

[@LockNoob]

Great video Pott314 I feel that we have all come on a journey of discovery and learnt a lot :-) do you think that the screwdriver could have pushed back the plate somehow? Also, can you feel the flat spot at the top using the decoder so that you can tell the right number? (I know you can feel the flat spot the other side to decode it, it you know what I mean!)

[@Potti314]

Thank you my friend. Just thought that I need to correct the info as I now know better. I can feel the flat area only when accessing the wheel from the right.

[@WilliamMancel]

Great update information Potti. Thanks for sharing. 👏👍

[@Potti314]

Cheers buddy :-)

[@DonzLockz]

Good update Potti and good you admitted faults. Great detail and explanations as usual my friend!😎✌

[@Potti314]

Yes, just had to make this update after having better understood and gathered more experience with the bypass. Thank you.

[@mickeyrs3]

Awsome stuff! All you guys been puttin out sum real informative vids f us lot! Buzzin info everytime😉

[@Potti314]

Thank you - happy you found it interesting.

[@Swynndla]

Great job at figuring that out - and clearly and interestingly explained! :D

[@Potti314]

Thanks mate. These locks are fun toys.

[@Leonslockpad]

Very cool it bin a nice series to watch my friend 😊😊😊👍😎😎😎👍

[@Potti314]

Thank you, glad you liked it.

[@johnmccormick2883]

Great follow up 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Potti314]

Thank you :-)

[@TallanPick]

Cool update my friend, thanks for sharing your findings in another interesting vid ;o)) Cheers!

[@Potti314]

Thank you Carlos. Now I feel much better after this update.

[@ChrisSherman-overground]

So I’ve been thinking about this for a while - especially with the 175 and 176. Do you think it would be possible, if you first bypassed the lock to get the shackle out of the way, that could you get enough feedback from the code changing tool (or anything else you might stick in there) to decode the lock? You would probably need to start with the wheel closest to the hole you are working in. Thanks.

[@tedbaxter5234]

Thank you for your follow up video!

[@Potti314]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@PocketWomen]

Excellence tips on how to get the open, cheers

[@Potti314]

Cheers and thanks for stopping by.

[@johndziegiel588]

My company uses these locks outside - is there a recommended lubricant or treatment ?? I've got one that stopped working after 6 weeks so I thought someone changed the combination but after much persistence (about 2 hours) I picked it, decoded it and turns out the original combination now works again. Lock still looks new. Any suggestions?

[@Potti314]

Well, I use something like this www.lockout-tagout-shop.de/brady-15021745-pflege-spray-834194.html?source=googlebase&gclid=Cj0KCQiAuJb_BRDJARIsAKkycUnAyw8x4x8cqOQdQJDER4Z3S3Se5pQQ0Wbowjz3IjrocKwhp6GxkvwaAqNGEALw_wcB

[@LIVELAUGHLOVEWELLY]

How thin is the knife?

[@joeKisonue]

I was knocking off the side I had cut through and it opened. Pressure on hasp and whacks on side will open. Plastic hammer.

[@computersales]

I wish this was one of those master locks I could open with another Master Lock. I'm probably going to have to go to the angle grinder route since I don't have lock picking tools.

[@pyratemage]

I believe that Potti314 could be said to be the gold standard for our community.

[@Potti314]

Too kind my friend - I was just thinking that I know something better now than before I should communicate it.

[@samsmet3121]

nice job. Keep up.

[@encinobalboa]

I just opened my 178 black using the loose wheel method. No tools needed.

[@Potti314]

Thanks for the info.

[@BD90..]

There goes my hopes that master fixed the problem.....oh well

[@Potti314]

Yes, very sad to see that they didn't fix it but made it a bit harder.

[@levity2893]

bypassing isent the same as destroying a lock , like you just did. if your going to destroy it you might as well bring a bolt cutter

[@rtothes936]

Ur funny