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

Summary

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**Title:** Retrieving a Forgotten Combination for a Master Lock

**Method:**

1. **First Number:**
* Apply shackle tension to feel "locking up" (every 4 numbers)
* Reduce tension to edge of locking up
* Find distinctive click while turning wheel
* Add 5 to the number where the click occurs (e.g., click at 1 → First Number: 6)
2. **Second Number:**
* Bring dial to First Number (6), pass it once
* Apply slightly heavier tension, feeling for "brick wall" stop
* Number at stop = Second Number (e.g., 32)
3. **Third Number:**
* Bring dial to First Number (6), then to Second Number (32)
* Subtract 2, then try successive increments of 4 (e.g., -2, +4, +8, ...) until finding the combination

**Additional Notes:**

* This method may not work on worn-out or older Master Locks.
* The creator has an alternative method for such cases, to be shared in a future video.
* Reminder: Only attempt to open locks with authorized permission.

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1. **Lock Type**: The lock being discussed is a Master Lock combination lock with a dial.
2. **Previous Demonstrations**: The author previously demonstrated bypassing a 4-wheel combination lock (Video 10) and a 3-wheel Master Lock (Video 7).
3. **Commonality of Locks**: Master Lock combination locks are very common, often used for school lockers.
4. **Method Requirement**: The method for finding the combination requires "shackle tension".
5. **First Number Discovery**:
* Pull on the shackle to feel it lock up approximately every four numbers.
* Reduce tension to the edge of locking up.
* A distinctive click indicates the first number's position.
* Add 5 to this number to get the first combination number.
6. **Second Number Discovery**:
* Bring the dial to the first number (six, in this case), then pass it once.
* Apply slightly heavier tension to feel each click.
* The second number is where it "won't turn no more" after passing the first number.
7. **Third Number Discovery**:
* Bring the dial to the first number, pass it once, then to the second number.
* Subtract 2 from the second number the first time, then try increments of 4 (2, 6, 10, etc.) until successful.
8. **Method Limitations**: This method may not work on all Master Locks, especially if the lock is old or worn out.
9. **Alternative Method**: The author knows an alternative method for finding combinations, to be shared in a future video.
10. **Video Context**: This information was shared in a video tutorial where the author demonstrates how to find the combination for a Master Lock without prior knowledge of it.