combination safe lock manipulation (old locked safe)

[rhovee]

Got it open this morning. Had to try close combos and do wiggling but it finally went from 3 to about 11 and opened.

And of course you're all curious what was in there. Nothing hugely valuable, just old equipment manuals. But to Dad those were gold because he was a logger and did his own mechanic work on his equipment. I really miss him.

Thanks for all your help, I've learned a lot through this process.

[Squelchtone]

Got it open this morning. Had to try close combos and do wiggling but it finally went from 3 to about 11 and opened.

And of course you're all curious what was in there. Nothing hugely valuable, just old equipment manuals. But to Dad those were gold because he was a logger and did his own mechanic work on his equipment. I really miss him.

Thanks for all your help, I've learned a lot through this process.

Glad you got it open, and thank you for the follow up!

Squelchtone

[GWiens2001]

Been late following this thread, but was going to suggest wiggling the handle while turning the dial at hard stop in case the boltwork was binding the lock bolt.

Gordon