Need a quick route to Master Lock combination recovery? Learn how to crack or pick a combination lock in no time.
Master lock combination recovery is a four-step process. Photo: Getty Images
If you've ever had a chest in the attic locked for years or even a locker at the gym, chances are you might have used a combination lock to keep prying eyes and thieves away. If it's a Master Lock brand item (most of them are), you can harmlessly crack it pretty easily.
Master Lock Combination Recovery: CRACK a Combination Lock
Here's step-by-step approach to Master Lock combination recovery. This little trick doesn't require any tools; not even a pen and paper. In four easy steps you can crack your Master Lock -- meaning you'll figure out your lost combination. You'll never have to cut off an old lock because you've forgotten the combination, just use this trick and you'll uncover those three secret numbers in about twelve seconds.
1. Push up on the clamp. Hold it in place. Spin right until you hear a click. 2. Move two numbers to the right. That's your first number. 3. Continue holding the clamp up. Spin left until it stops. That's your second number. 4. Spin right. It will be very choppy, but keep the clamp up. It will open on the third number.
Here's a video demonstration of this method of Master Lock combination recovery:
Master Lock Combination Recovery: PICK a Combination Lock
If you have no interest in combination recovery, you can always pick your Master Lock. The video below demonstrates how to do so using a straight edge razor, aluminum can, Sharpie marker, scissors and a cylindrical object about the size of the padlock shackle.
Keep this information easily accessible in your wallet or purse for recovering your own master lock lost combinations whether you're at home or at the gym.
I tried and tried and tried to open my lock, im not sure what brand it is, but its just a standard little silver lock. But its been used quite a few times and when I turn it, it makes clicking noises the whole way!
i tried this, & i got the 1st two numbers, yet when i try to get the third, the whole "choppy" thing doesnt happen, & every now & then while still rotating it, it clicks, but doesnt open. but to be for sure, is it Supposed to open before you make a whole turn? or will it jst "pop" open?
I had tried this technique on a master lock i had found some time ago. Like previous posters said, the level clicks up every few digits, and had to use pencil and paper to jot down the numbers, and tried every possible combination with them. After a month of trying, it finally opened.
I don't think that method works on all locks. If you think about it though, any lock is going to make a different noise when you pass the right number. So instead of clicks try just listening for a change in sound. That should tell you what the numbers are. If anything, a sledge hammer might work nicely.
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Old news. i figured that out 6 years ago, it just didn't work on masterlocks.
ReplyI tried and tried and tried to open my lock, im not sure what brand it is, but its just a standard little silver lock. But its been used quite a few times and when I turn it, it makes clicking noises the whole way!
Replyi tried this, & i got the 1st two numbers, yet when i try to get the third, the whole "choppy" thing doesnt happen, & every now & then while still rotating it, it clicks, but doesnt open. but to be for sure, is it Supposed to open before you make a whole turn? or will it jst "pop" open?
ReplyI found instructions that I tried and it worked on my old master lock.
Replywww.wikihow.com/Crack-a-%22Master-Lock%22-Combination-Lock
I had tried this technique on a master lock i had found some time ago. Like previous posters said, the level clicks up every few digits, and had to use pencil and paper to jot down the numbers, and tried every possible combination with them. After a month of trying, it finally opened.
ReplyThere is a new iPhone App which aids the recovery of Master Lock combinations "LockGenie" http://itunes.com/apps/lockgenie
ReplyThis works on Master locks with seial number in the 9xxxxx range.
ReplyWith an opened lock, you can reduce the "try" combinations to TEN.
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i wnna try this
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ReplyTried this with a Master lock, didn't work. the lever clicks up every couple of digits.
Replyany ideas? Have this really old one that is in great shape except can't open the damn thing
Tried this with a Master lock. Didn't work as the lever clicks up every couple of digits.
ReplyAny suggestions?
I don't think that method works on all locks. If you think about it though, any lock is going to make a different noise when you pass the right number. So instead of clicks try just listening for a change in sound. That should tell you what the numbers are. If anything, a sledge hammer might work nicely.
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