Masterlock Combination lock?

[DogTagZero]

So i have a combo masterlock (idk the number) and it's impossible for me top pick. I set all the pins and got it to turn about 45 degrees from its original position but nothing. Ive tried this on my lock and my friends. Any help?

[thelockpickkid]

so, it's a combo lock?? I don't follow ya, can you post a picture? Is it a combination with a key hole on the back or what?

[DogTagZero]

so, it's a combo lock?? I don't follow ya, can you post a picture? Is it a combination with a key hole on the back or what?

Yes, that exactly, and sry i cant post a pic.

[thelockpickkid]

it is your lock though....Right?

[DogTagZero]

it is your lock though....Right?

haha, yup. And my friends lock isn't connected to anything so he let me try.

[Dak]

I know the lock you are talking about. Its a combination padlock, but it has a keylock on the back as a manual override. My old high school used them so administration could get into lockers without a combo. The problem is though, the manual override is not very good, in my experience. often times they could turn the key and the lock would turn, but the shackle wouldnt budge. I also have several of these locks. Some of them do open when you pick the lock, others just allow the cylinder to turn without giving you the shackle. its kind of hit and miss. A brad new lock should open though.

[pin_pusher]

The problem is though, the manual override is not very good, in my experience. often times they could turn the key and the lock would turn, but the shackle wouldnt budge.

i had some trouble myself with a similar masterlock, but it was the lockerdoor type with the keyway in the middle of the combination spindle...i dumpstered quite a few (almost 15) that were tossed out from a "big lots", the only benefit is that i can pop them open to see the different wheels and work my hand at cracking the combination. i've found that the tiny keyway is hard to maneuver into, and even if the lock is picked (even if it's a new lock) i've had problems getting the cam inside to do anything worth while. it doesn't surprise that the keyways in the back of the lock don't often do much either. when disassembled the lock picks wonderfully, but otherwise it's just frustrating.

[Dak]

The problem is though, the manual override is not very good, in my experience. often times they could turn the key and the lock would turn, but the shackle wouldnt budge.

i had some trouble myself with a similar masterlock, but it was the lockerdoor type with the keyway in the middle of the combination spindle...i dumpstered quite a few (almost 15) that were tossed out from a "big lots", the only benefit is that i can pop them open to see the different wheels and work my hand at cracking the combination. i've found that the tiny keyway is hard to maneuver into, and even if the lock is picked (even if it's a new lock) i've had problems getting the cam inside to do anything worth while. it doesn't surprise that the keyways in the back of the lock don't often do much either. when disassembled the lock picks wonderfully, but otherwise it's just frustrating.

yeah. I its far easier just to work all cabillion different combinations

[Greasemagnet]

Those are tough to pick because the keyway is so small,personally I suck at those.