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Dec/09

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The Combination Lock

One of the simplest kinds of combination lock, is seen in simple bicycle locks,
uses several rotating discs that have notches into them.
The lock is secured with a pin with several teeth on it which hook into the rotating discs.
with the teeth on the pin When the notches in the discs align, the lock can be opened.
This type of lock is considered to be one of the least secure of combination lock.
. Opening one in this fashion depends on slight irregularities in the machining of the parts.
Unless the lock is aligned precisely, when the pin is pulled outward, one of the teeth will pull more strongly
than the others on its disc. This disc is then rotated to a slight click is heard,
telling us that the tooth has settled . The procedure is repeated for the remaining discs,
resulting in an opening lock, and a correct combination, in very little time.
Combination locks found on padlocks and may use a single dial which interacts with several parallel discs .
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I bought 10 brand new Master 1525 combination locks and it turns out they have a key override.
What numbers or ID do I need to get a control key?

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I have to use several combination locks and I have often forgotten the combinations. Storing the numbers nearby is really not an option and of course writing the number on the back would be ridiculously pointless. Anyone have any good suggestions?

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I don’t know what type of locks are used, nor do I know how to find the model number to look it up. All I know is that it’s a green, 22.5″x18″x18″ safe with a key and a combination that I found by the dumpster.

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Nov/09

20

Combination Locks

The most common type of lock is the original combination lock. <a onClick=”javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(‘/outgoing/article_exit_link’);” href=”http://www.24-Hours-Locksmith.com”>Combination locks</a> are very simple to use, usually including a number or symbol sequence to unlock the code. The first lock of sorts was created in the 13th century by an Arab inventor and engineer. There are two common types of combination locks in circulation of every day use, multiple-dial locks and single-dial locks.

Multiple-dial locks are one of the simplest types of combination locks, often seen on low-security bicycle locks and briefcases. It is described as using several rotating discs with notches cut into them. The lock is secured by a pin with several teeth on it which hook into the rotating discs. When the notches in the discs align with the teeth on the pin, the lock can be opened. The simplicity of this lock has considered it to be the least secure of all lock variations because most locks do not require the exact combination to open.

Single-dial locks are combination locks normally found on padlocks or safes which may use a single dial which interacts with several parallel discs. Single-dial locks are also common on school and gymnasium lockers. In most cases, this type of lock is opened by rotating the dial clockwise to the first numeral, counterclockwise to the second, and so on in an alternating fashion until the last numeral is reached; when the correct combination is entered, the notches align, allowing the latch to fit into them and open the lock. Depending on the quality of the lock, some single-dial combination locks can also be defeated relatively easily. Yet, this is still significantly better security than multiple-dial locks and many keyed locks, but unacceptable for high security applications.

Despite the simple nature in the name of a combination lock, figuring out the combination is only the first step in breaking the code because both types require the correct variation in the entry of the numbers or symbols.

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Combination locks are the most common type of lock around for smaller objects. It usually consists of a sequence of symbols and numbers. These locks have been around since the thirteenth century. The lock has a pin and each number from the combination releases a piece of the puzzle so to speak. Combination locks are a little more complicated when it comes to cracking the code.

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