Combination Lock

[Wolf2486]

I have a cheap combination lock that is easily opened, what I would like to know is why it is opened with this technique. The technique is:

Pull Shackle
Turn Counter-clockwise until it stops
Still with the shackle pulled, turn clockwise until it opens.

Why do all the cams line up turning left? And will this work on most cheap combination locks?

[skold]

always happens on the really cheap ones bit useless using them really

[mcm757207]

They are cheap for a reason

[hzatorsk]

This should be viewed as a feature... expensive locks have to be cut or drilled if their combination is lost. Not so with these locks!

If these catch on... the entire locksmithing industry may topple.

[mcm757207]

It kind of ruins the point of having a combo lock if everyone knows how to open it in a couple of seconds...

[frollard]

unless its a 'lock' merely to hold down a latch keeping the roof on your tent trailer, when you dont need security, just a fancy cotter pin