How to pick a combination lock with a paper clip / sewing needle life hack

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2024

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  • @AvaTara
    @AvaTara 5 місяців тому +22

    - first let me say this is the kind of video that makes UA-cam 100% valuable.... Was going to cut if off and waste a decent lock.... Felt really stupid at first cuz I couldn't get it to work. Let me caution people to watch the video to the end ... Made it happen This is what I call a valuable life skill, thank you.

  • @TomLampen1958
    @TomLampen1958 10 місяців тому +22

    Thanks for your video. I accidentally changed my lock’s combination and this helped me to figure it out!

  • @Watching-hb7pb
    @Watching-hb7pb 4 місяці тому +2

    The very best explanation on the internet; clear and straightforward. I spent an hour last night try various methods on youtube. They were too long and did not explain the process well. I opened my lock in a few minutes using Bill's approach. Thanks!!!!

  • @georgebarnett7596
    @georgebarnett7596 Рік тому +25

    Absolutely worked. Took about a minute and a heck of a lot easier than all of the other videos I watched. Thanks!

  • @deadlykiddo1537
    @deadlykiddo1537 4 роки тому +384

    Thx I finally got the nuclear launch codes appreciate it man

  • @JorgeJoan
    @JorgeJoan День тому

    THANK YOU!! I tried every single combination that came to mind for my lock and nothing was working, had to end up picking my own lock to then remember why I had set that number combination!! You're a genius sir, very much appreciated video

  • @johnhoskins7335
    @johnhoskins7335 5 років тому +145

    Thank you! Worked perfectly! Make sure you have something long enough. I pushed the pin instead of tapping, which made feeling the hole easier.

  • @f1948s
    @f1948s 3 роки тому +27

    Thank you so much. I was doing it like you with a paperclip but after I going to the bottom I did not think about turning so many clicks to have it line up properly. Did that and bingo lock opened perfectly. Thanks a million.

  • @ardentst
    @ardentst 8 місяців тому +3

    Thank you brother! This was the best method yet!! Praises!

  • @steveshi3207
    @steveshi3207 8 місяців тому +1

    This actually helped me open my warehouse lock! I forgot it and used this method…what a legend!!🎉

  • @renebest317
    @renebest317 Рік тому +1

    You're a lifesaver. I rent an Airbnb and the last tenants jacked with my cleaning closet lock. Thank you!!

  • @crewmanderek3641
    @crewmanderek3641 2 роки тому +31

    I got the same lock open with this technique! That was my first ever attempt at this! It was very satisfying! Thanks a ton.

    • @crewmanderek3641
      @crewmanderek3641 2 роки тому

      @@zeir_231r try the technique in this one instead. I’ve also gotten that to work. ua-cam.com/video/HAJKzRHsLUo/v-deo.html

  • @eileenaaron5523
    @eileenaaron5523 4 місяці тому

    Thank you. I used DW40 to grease the paperclip as it wasn’t completely straight and got stuck. After that, I tried again and it worked. What a relief!!

  • @lukehenderson8042
    @lukehenderson8042 4 роки тому +5

    OMG thank you so much! have been locked out of my shed for about a month so my grass is really really long..... this worked am so grateful the lawns look amazing!!! thank you so much

  • @foreversteelerfan
    @foreversteelerfan Місяць тому +1

    5:59 Thank you very much, super helpful and easy to do it. I'm so glad that you are able to share your knowledge. Blessings for you and your family. It worked perfectly.

  • @SamChandler08
    @SamChandler08 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so so much i thought you were scamming me but then a looked at the comments and kept trying.
    THANK YOU

  • @50ksubswithnocontent12
    @50ksubswithnocontent12 4 роки тому +173

    My neighbours shed sure had my soccer ball

    • @rohan6502
      @rohan6502 3 роки тому +10

      Oof that sucks. at least you got it back

    • @Dylaphone
      @Dylaphone Рік тому +2

      😳

    • @HughWoo
      @HughWoo 10 місяців тому +1

      😂😂😂
      Did it have anything else in there ya needed mate?

    • @dv2045
      @dv2045 5 місяців тому

      My neighbors had my new bike!

    • @rediscoverNewark
      @rediscoverNewark 2 місяці тому

      Wow!

  • @ketlebelninja
    @ketlebelninja 4 роки тому +10

    Thanks for this video. I had accidentally changed my code on a 4 digit lock and this helped me. Goes to show how weak these types of locks are

  • @123basedddd
    @123basedddd Рік тому

    I used a needle to pick my master lock 643dwd. worked perfectly. thanks!!

  • @Kicks001
    @Kicks001 Місяць тому +2

    It worked! It freaking worked!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!!

  • @isaacoyedokun4698
    @isaacoyedokun4698 4 роки тому +2

    Wow, i just unlocked mine🕺💃 yaay! vacation finally confirmed! Thanks.
    This might be useful:
    - I used a niddle in my own case
    - hold tightly the niddle on a point
    - turn clockwise the buttons after another, untill you can no longer turn them again.
    - remove gently the niddle
    - verify the 3 numbers are well aligned with the red line on the side of the lock.
    - BOOM, the magic.
    Thank the owner of the channel!😅👌🏾
    Ciao!

  • @Surberjm
    @Surberjm 2 роки тому +8

    Thank you! My son scrambled a lock today while I was out in the yard working and his brother changed it and locked it. Figured it out quickly.

    • @jurrenauta7831
      @jurrenauta7831 2 роки тому +1

      Sweet, now you can once more securely lock your toolbox without the hassle of buying better locks :D

    • @malikonthesus
      @malikonthesus 2 роки тому

      what a trash brother

  • @garyvickers1090
    @garyvickers1090 9 місяців тому

    Amazing. I goofed up the original setting of the combination and your instruction was the first that worked for me. No need to go buy another lock. THANKS!

  • @Kocomohouse
    @Kocomohouse Рік тому +1

    Thanks, I have a 4-digit combo lock of this style that was trapped with the shackle open (not closed) after someone found the lock open and messed up my combination. I was unsuccessful recovering the combination with the other popular methods posted online. Thanks to this method (with a paper clip and sewing needle), I was able to recover the lock and subsequently re-set it with my original combination.

  • @nuketeehee640
    @nuketeehee640 2 місяці тому

    Dude, you're a lifesaver, thank you so much. Note, the 4 number lock can also be done with a safety pin, though for only the first 2 digits really. Thats what worked for me.

  • @engineer21261
    @engineer21261 3 роки тому +3

    Accidentally changed the combination on my shed this saved me breaking it off and getting a new lock - in like Flynn !

  • @PMC_-wj8gr
    @PMC_-wj8gr 3 місяці тому

    Omg thank you. Had tried feeling the numbers and soent hours frustrated. Found a needle that fit and opened it in 2 mins with your method. Thank you brother.

  • @Betteruthanme1999
    @Betteruthanme1999 11 місяців тому

    Holy Mackerel. It worked. I bought the lock for $5-6 dollars and used it for 2 months and then I forgot the combination. I was getting ready to throw it away, but I was mad because I spent good $$ on it. I saved it in my desk drawer and then found your video. I tried it. First time was unsuccessful. But on the 2nd try, I marked my paper clip and saw the pin drop 1-2-3-4 and I had it lined up. I followed your advice. I wrote down the 4 numbers to make sure I had it lined up. Then I moved it over 2 spot to the left as you instructed. Pulled on the lock and MAGIC happened. It unlocked. My friend taught me how to reset the 4-digit code so I would never forget again. Perhaps you could do another video and show owners how to reset their locks. Thank you for saving me $5-6 dollars. I did not want to throw away a perfectly good working lock. Bless you and Love your channel "Billshowto"

  • @anly9022
    @anly9022 18 днів тому

    Thanks .This method working very well for unlocking my padlock…….

  • @ragingfurno7096
    @ragingfurno7096 2 роки тому +1

    Was screwing around at work and had that exact three combo lock, so I tried it, it worked, and I had fun. Thanks dude!

  • @user-oy1gk8is9o
    @user-oy1gk8is9o 10 днів тому

    Thanks for a great video...after days trying to come up with different combos you video helped a great deal...if you look down that opening you can see the first opening but for my lock it wasn't consistent for the corresponding letter...kept changing letters....so it's broken and not wasting more time on it

  • @TimmyTurnersDad.
    @TimmyTurnersDad. 3 місяці тому

    Dinkleberg! Thank you!! I bought that exact same 4pad masterlock. I set the code, but I kept playing with it and accidentally set a new code. I used a paper clip and pushed down until the paper clip went through the 4th pad. I turned the dial counter-clockwise 3 times and BOOM! I unlocked it.

  • @melihmeric
    @melihmeric 3 роки тому +3

    I tried to find a video on French sites. Nobody could explain how to fix it as clearly as you did. It worked perfectly. Thank you so much. You saved my day 🙂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    Melih
    Paris France

  • @donahueadderley2360
    @donahueadderley2360 2 роки тому +21

    thank you so much Billshowto for this very insightful learning video that you made. I just got my 3-digit master lock, unlocked tonight. Really appreciate you brother, keep up the good work.

  • @seenile13
    @seenile13 Місяць тому

    This helped me figure out my sons code as he messed it up after opening in. Thanks.

  • @emmanuelphillips4971
    @emmanuelphillips4971 2 роки тому

    Brother you is a life saver. I did what you say do. To my surprise it work. Thank you very very much. You have a bless day.

  • @jakethemedic1
    @jakethemedic1 Рік тому

    Awesome, worked like a charm and I got big brownie points!

  • @dobsterthelobster8257
    @dobsterthelobster8257 4 роки тому +135

    quarantine is making me feel the need for... anarchy...

  • @christopherpike9061
    @christopherpike9061 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you! Have had one of these sitting in a box for years waiting to figure a way to decode it.... got it in less than a minute!

  • @williamreynolds8210
    @williamreynolds8210 4 роки тому +6

    Awesome, Bill! I should have checked for this video before hacking it off. Your technique worked, though. Has anyone ever had one of these frustrating locks "change" it's combo, accidentally? I don't know how, but mine did.
    Update: Doh! It did it again! This time I picked the lock. Lesson learned: be careful not to allow the locking bar to rotate 90 deg. and slide into the combo changing slot! Even without rotating the combo numbers, it changes! If I didn't know how to pick it (thanks again, Bill), I'd Chuck these crappy locks!

    • @mLr926
      @mLr926 4 роки тому

      YO SAME...

    • @maxaucarre37
      @maxaucarre37 Рік тому

      so the technique works with an already opened lock ??

  • @karlc1952
    @karlc1952 3 роки тому +3

    Perfect. Best yet. At a school where the kids keep changing the combo on the locks. Thank you.

  • @brucelaidlaw
    @brucelaidlaw 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for this. At the end I tried turning the final numbers back by 2 and by 3 but it didn't open. Then I tried turning back just ONE number and it opened! Great!

  • @KenHenderson-e4s
    @KenHenderson-e4s 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for your time and consideration. Truly appreciated

  • @vibhorgoel3934
    @vibhorgoel3934 2 роки тому

    This is the best video on the internet

  • @johnbanfield4179
    @johnbanfield4179 3 роки тому

    Hi Bill, I bought a brand new 4 wheel Master padlock from a car boot sale. After wasting about an hour trying to get the code from starting out 0000 and going up I gave up and thought i would give youtube a try. Hey presto, I watched your video and five minutes later it was sorted. Many thanks mate.

  • @cheekychappie1718
    @cheekychappie1718 4 роки тому +5

    Worked a treat on 4 wheel lock, saved the day many thanks.

  • @OTEK.GAMING
    @OTEK.GAMING Рік тому

    Thank you, you helped me open a padlock that I couldn't open for 4 years

  • @fouracrefamily9801
    @fouracrefamily9801 Рік тому

    Worked first time! Thank you

  • @Lauktar
    @Lauktar 4 місяці тому

    Worked like a charm, thanks for the helpful tutorial!

  • @黄金娜-e4y
    @黄金娜-e4y 2 роки тому

    伟大的朋友,我很感谢你!我看了你的视频之后,锁打开了,我很开心,谢谢你的视频,很优秀👍

  • @tyteeek
    @tyteeek Рік тому

    thanks, i watch many toturial and now i see your video and it help me! thanks one more time

  • @ElijahGilio
    @ElijahGilio 10 місяців тому

    I actually got my lock open! Big thanks to you man!

  • @yasinkhalifa5323
    @yasinkhalifa5323 4 місяці тому +2

    I really wish all vids on UA-cam were this good and simple.

  • @Deabrazuca
    @Deabrazuca Рік тому

    This is amazing, man!!
    Thank youuu so much!!
    Now I won’t need to throw away my beautiful and brand new Master Lock or even will need to buy a new one.
    Fast and easy trick to break the code!! 🤩🤗😃🥳🙏

  • @juliorjr
    @juliorjr 10 місяців тому

    It worked thank you!
    You saved me time and money

  • @schbrachbolidsei
    @schbrachbolidsei 10 місяців тому +1

    Now I finally have a bike! Thanks for that!

  • @MynahGtz
    @MynahGtz Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much! I forgot my pin to my dogs box (where we have all the food) and I got the code back with this process.

  • @juliastensland4548
    @juliastensland4548 4 роки тому +5

    So helpful. It worked. I felt the needle was more accurate. Thank you!!!!♡

  • @lunarfaze
    @lunarfaze Рік тому

    This worked perfect on my Master Lock for my Gym that I forgot the combo to. Thanks!!!

  • @josephyazbeck6102
    @josephyazbeck6102 2 роки тому

    GENTLEMAN.... GENIUS.... I'M COMPLETELY RIGHT.... MANY MANY MANY THANKS TO YOU... AMAZING AND MUCH MUCH MUCH MORE....

  • @108CAM
    @108CAM Рік тому +1

    Thanks
    Worked on the first try

  • @sheemiali
    @sheemiali 2 роки тому +1

    Watched many videos on how to unlock my padlock but ONLY your technique helped. Thanks buddy 🥰

  • @vanyadavidenko
    @vanyadavidenko 2 місяці тому

    It worked! Though the video didn't mention false gates. In my case the clip fell into multiple combinations (like 3579 or 4679 or 3610), so I had to write down all possible combinations (-2 for every digin). And try combinations intbetween. Took me

  • @awildacortes8440
    @awildacortes8440 Рік тому

    Thank you 🙏🏽 it took me 30 minutes but it worked!!🎉

  • @DinoVaporizer
    @DinoVaporizer 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks

  • @chanj329
    @chanj329 Рік тому

    WOW i found a lock and i accidentally locked bc i thought i remembered the passcode. turns it i locked my self out and this video got it unlocked. AMAZING!!! ONE OF THE BEST USEFUL VIDEOS

  • @teabaganyone7830
    @teabaganyone7830 6 місяців тому

    it actually works ahhaha thank you mate takes a few tries but I got my code lock back thanks to you

  • @tsraikage
    @tsraikage 9 місяців тому

    perfect video. thanks for the help. i haven't got paperclip but solder worked just as well lol

  • @memeforscream
    @memeforscream Рік тому

    Thanks bro for your help stumbled upon my dead grandpa's stash, this video was very helpful.

  • @yeye1907
    @yeye1907 3 роки тому

    I didnt believe this would work but I tried it and it worked

  • @rasco1521
    @rasco1521 3 роки тому +3

    You’re a legend mate. Thanks very much!

  • @zakigujjar7004
    @zakigujjar7004 2 роки тому

    No words to congrat you. You are amazing opened my padlock on first try👍👍

  • @johnjosephrojo3174
    @johnjosephrojo3174 Рік тому +1

    Thanks mate. You saved me from destroying my shed's door.

  • @RobDeming
    @RobDeming Рік тому

    Fantastic!! Thank you so much!! I have had two of these locks mysteriously change combinations in the past 2 weeks - which seems to happen while they are open and accidently get rotated 90 degrees and depressed and the numbers rotated (sounds unlikely - but it is extremely easy to do accidently and unbeknownst to you). The first time I was in the gym and thankfully was headed to work out vs coming back from the shower!!!! Took my 15 minutes of guessing which numbers got rotated and amazed I found them. Just now used your method and it worked great. Thanks!

  • @daianaandreas6279
    @daianaandreas6279 Рік тому +1

    Very useful! Spent 20 pounds in the Locke for not to remember the code😅 Thanks a lo!!

  • @debeerpaul
    @debeerpaul 3 роки тому

    My neighbor accidentally changed his combination on his Drinks cabinet. Tx this helped alot. :P

  • @guitar9x
    @guitar9x Рік тому +1

    i have tried many other ways to pick my old combination lock but this was just sooo much simpler and quicker thanks :D

  • @RedDoorPaintedBlack.
    @RedDoorPaintedBlack. 5 місяців тому +1

    These lock picking channels sure have helped a lot of people steal a lot of things. Good job.

  • @ADWKnowledgeVillage
    @ADWKnowledgeVillage 4 роки тому +51

    Thanks dude. Its working.,,😊👍

    • @DaNi-il3ey
      @DaNi-il3ey 4 роки тому +2

      no its patched

    • @josephrunnels3642
      @josephrunnels3642 4 роки тому

      Do you think you could come over to my house cuz I have a padlock that I've tried that it won't open

  • @jngf100
    @jngf100 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant - thank you kindly for putting this up - saves a fortune buying replacements locks!

  • @felipeesquivias5193
    @felipeesquivias5193 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the vid I was fighting with the dam lock 😅

  • @dkaye179
    @dkaye179 10 місяців тому

    Wow this actually worked - mine got reset somehow someway - thanks!

  • @650thunderbird
    @650thunderbird 4 роки тому +8

    Works, with a little fiddling, on the alphabetic (4 letters) Master lock too. Thanks!

  • @sawzalljr3621
    @sawzalljr3621 9 місяців тому

    Thanks, my lock had locked in the combination changing position. Was able to figure it out with this video. Saved me 12$

  • @wapsky
    @wapsky 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant! The easiest solution I found!

  • @seanmurphy9776
    @seanmurphy9776 4 місяці тому

    Thanks! Awesome tutorial!

  • @shukkevin3993
    @shukkevin3993 6 місяців тому

    thanks bro,I tried 3 different video and yours helps!

  • @john19641
    @john19641 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you your method works

  • @mercy8241
    @mercy8241 Рік тому +1

    Thank you a lot! It works

  • @benjaminreynolds3659
    @benjaminreynolds3659 3 роки тому +1

    Sweet! That worked. I used a bobby pin because I didn't have a paper clip.

  • @mowrx7558
    @mowrx7558 3 роки тому

    Thanks it worked with my
    Daughter lock 👍👍

  • @Agent_7___
    @Agent_7___ 6 місяців тому

    I forgot my code for it so this helped a lot thanks man

  • @GAMEOVER-RACING
    @GAMEOVER-RACING 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks very much worked first time for me✊💯👌👍

  • @cesaredgardoalbornoz155
    @cesaredgardoalbornoz155 8 місяців тому +1

    thank you so much. Works with BULIT brand padlock.

  • @alexrowland
    @alexrowland 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you! 🙏🏻 I forgot the combination to my gym lock and couldn’t bring myself to throw it away. Used this technique and got it open so I could reset it!

  • @syedrizwan273
    @syedrizwan273 Рік тому +1

    You are a life saver dude! Thank you so much!

  • @altanzulotgonsukh4157
    @altanzulotgonsukh4157 14 днів тому

    Thank you so much you're video really helpful ❤

  • @dkautollc
    @dkautollc 6 місяців тому

    Just tried it,it worked ❤

  • @ncao
    @ncao Рік тому

    Wonderful. I just opened my very old lock from "BRINKS" that I forgot the code. Thanks for your tutorial.
    I will just trash the lock, because everyone can open.

  • @thedrifterr
    @thedrifterr 2 роки тому

    Thanks saved me a new padlock 👍