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

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  • @deadlykiddo1537
    @deadlykiddo1537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +391

    Thx I finally got the nuclear launch codes appreciate it man

    • @rajavikram3773
      @rajavikram3773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @arthurpfarchive
      @arthurpfarchive 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Damn daniel

    • @HanzCastroyearsago
      @HanzCastroyearsago 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@arthurpfarchive shut up

    • @arthurpfarchive
      @arthurpfarchive 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HanzCastroyearsago ???????

    • @Windsongwoodshop
      @Windsongwoodshop 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have been trying to open this lock for years. Thanks your method actually worked. Thanks

  • @seanmiller2502
    @seanmiller2502 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much, just saved me $50 on buying a new lock for my work bin ❤

  • @georgebarnett7596
    @georgebarnett7596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

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

  • @vanyadavidenko
    @vanyadavidenko 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re welcome 👍👍👍

  • @Watching-hb7pb
    @Watching-hb7pb 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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!!!!

  • @AvaTara
    @AvaTara 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    - first let me say this is the kind of video that makes TH-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 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

  • @johnhoskins7335
    @johnhoskins7335 5 ปีที่แล้ว +147

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

  • @Rileyhyde
    @Rileyhyde 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much. It worked for me on the second attempt. I think it's possible to drop the clip in between numbers, so you have to be careful. I didn't constantly tap. I would turn the dial each time and then tap and so forth.

  • @foreversteelerfan
    @foreversteelerfan 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @renebest317
    @renebest317 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @ardentst
    @ardentst 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @f1948s
    @f1948s 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    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.

  • @vibhorgoel3934
    @vibhorgoel3934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the best video on the internet

  • @crewmanderek3641
    @crewmanderek3641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zeir_231r try the technique in this one instead. I’ve also gotten that to work. th-cam.com/video/HAJKzRHsLUo/w-d-xo.html

  • @lukehenderson8042
    @lukehenderson8042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @ADWKnowledgeVillage
    @ADWKnowledgeVillage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Thanks dude. Its working.,,😊👍

    • @DaNi-il3ey
      @DaNi-il3ey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      no its patched

    • @josephrunnels3642
      @josephrunnels3642 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lestrainsdeloulou8111
    @lestrainsdeloulou8111 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Iy actually works! Thx you're a genius!

  • @JorgeJoan
    @JorgeJoan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @user-oy1gk8is9o
    @user-oy1gk8is9o 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @ketlebelninja
    @ketlebelninja 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @SamChandler08
    @SamChandler08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @dobsterthelobster8257
    @dobsterthelobster8257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +135

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

    • @jokinmyass9446
      @jokinmyass9446 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same, do it!

    • @willbensman58
      @willbensman58 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The fact he said that before the Trump rally

    • @thejoker-kd8xi
      @thejoker-kd8xi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did someone say anarchy?

  • @50ksubswithnocontent12
    @50ksubswithnocontent12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    My neighbours shed sure had my soccer ball

    • @rohan6502
      @rohan6502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Oof that sucks. at least you got it back

    • @Dylaphone
      @Dylaphone ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😳

    • @HughWoo
      @HughWoo ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @dv2045
      @dv2045 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My neighbors had my new bike!

    • @rediscoverNewark
      @rediscoverNewark 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow!

  • @garyvickers1090
    @garyvickers1090 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @CONEMAN-o2n
    @CONEMAN-o2n 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I pick key locks as a hobby, and I know the this mechanism, and I know it works

  • @Kocomohouse
    @Kocomohouse ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Surberjm
    @Surberjm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @malikonthesus
      @malikonthesus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      what a trash brother

  • @Kicks001
    @Kicks001 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @eileenaaron5523
    @eileenaaron5523 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!!

  • @tyteeek
    @tyteeek ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @phana0071
    @phana0071 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Works perfectly! 😀

  • @123basedddd
    @123basedddd ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @emmanuelphillips4971
    @emmanuelphillips4971 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @Betteruthanme1999
    @Betteruthanme1999 ปีที่แล้ว

    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"

  • @sunahamanagai9039
    @sunahamanagai9039 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely worked. Thank you!

  • @kristenthomas7320
    @kristenthomas7320 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got my lock open 😭 thank you!

  • @donahueadderley2360
    @donahueadderley2360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @ragingfurno7096
    @ragingfurno7096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @jakethemedic1
    @jakethemedic1 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @williamreynolds8210
    @williamreynolds8210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      YO SAME...

    • @maxaucarre37
      @maxaucarre37 ปีที่แล้ว

      so the technique works with an already opened lock ??

  • @PMC_-wj8gr
    @PMC_-wj8gr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @nuketeehee640
    @nuketeehee640 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @christopherpike9061
    @christopherpike9061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @anly9022
    @anly9022 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @108CAM
    @108CAM ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks
    Worked on the first try

  • @Deabrazuca
    @Deabrazuca ปีที่แล้ว

    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!! 🤩🤗😃🥳🙏

  • @engineer21261
    @engineer21261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @adamc7046
    @adamc7046 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You just saved me a lot of trouble. Thank you.

  • @Onmymamaimlit
    @Onmymamaimlit 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @tsraikage
    @tsraikage 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @melihmeric
    @melihmeric 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @GAMEOVER-RACING
    @GAMEOVER-RACING 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @FRSH_KNG
    @FRSH_KNG 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @karlc1952
    @karlc1952 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @isaacoyedokun4698
    @isaacoyedokun4698 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @memeforscream
    @memeforscream ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @debeerpaul
    @debeerpaul 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sawzalljr3621
    @sawzalljr3621 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @RobDeming
    @RobDeming ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @lunarfaze
    @lunarfaze ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @juliorjr
    @juliorjr ปีที่แล้ว

    It worked thank you!
    You saved me time and money

  • @TimmyTurnersDad.
    @TimmyTurnersDad. 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @OTEK.GAMING
    @OTEK.GAMING ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @brucelaidlaw
    @brucelaidlaw 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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!

  • @altanzulotgonsukh4157
    @altanzulotgonsukh4157 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much you're video really helpful ❤

  • @johnbanfield4179
    @johnbanfield4179 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @guitar9x
    @guitar9x ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Lauktar
    @Lauktar 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Worked like a charm, thanks for the helpful tutorial!

  • @fouracrefamily9801
    @fouracrefamily9801 ปีที่แล้ว

    Worked first time! Thank you

  • @rediscoverNewark
    @rediscoverNewark 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I GOT IT 😮 THANK YOU !😊

  • @ElijahGilio
    @ElijahGilio ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MynahGtz
    @MynahGtz ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @teabaganyone7830
    @teabaganyone7830 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @felipeesquivias5193
    @felipeesquivias5193 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @awildacortes8440
    @awildacortes8440 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sheemiali
    @sheemiali 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @KenHenderson-e4s
    @KenHenderson-e4s 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your time and consideration. Truly appreciated

  • @黄金娜-e4y
    @黄金娜-e4y 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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👍

  • @zakigujjar7004
    @zakigujjar7004 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @heaven2253110
    @heaven2253110 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😂😂😂 idid it, a valuable video from 5 years ago, thanks man

  • @g-yo9338
    @g-yo9338 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did work, thanks alot 🎉

  • @juliastensland4548
    @juliastensland4548 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @rasco1521
    @rasco1521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You’re a legend mate. Thanks very much!

  • @chanj329
    @chanj329 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @schbrachbolidsei
    @schbrachbolidsei ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now I finally have a bike! Thanks for that!

  • @shukkevin3993
    @shukkevin3993 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @cheekychappie1718
    @cheekychappie1718 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @daianaandreas6279
    @daianaandreas6279 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @johnjosephrojo3174
    @johnjosephrojo3174 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @yeye1907
    @yeye1907 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @guythongchua6528
    @guythongchua6528 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much. You just save my day.😊😊😊

  • @RedDoorPaintedBlack.
    @RedDoorPaintedBlack. 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @650thunderbird
    @650thunderbird 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @mercy8241
    @mercy8241 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you a lot! It works

  • @josephyazbeck6102
    @josephyazbeck6102 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @cesaredgardoalbornoz155
    @cesaredgardoalbornoz155 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thank you so much. Works with BULIT brand padlock.

  • @Agent_7___
    @Agent_7___ 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ChitoAmaru
    @ChitoAmaru ปีที่แล้ว +1

    saved the day! (and a padlock) :)

  • @dkaye179
    @dkaye179 ปีที่แล้ว

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