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Masterlock locks how many pins any security pins master lock

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Postby hydruh » 20 Jun 2008 20:43

I have a cheap 141D from Walgreens (I was desperate) and it has 2 spools like my 140.
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Postby Urbex » 24 Jun 2008 10:02

Master 536
- 4 Pin Cylinder
- No Security Pins

Master 40
- 4 Pin Cylinder
- No Security Pins
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Postby ToolyMcgee » 24 Jun 2008 12:03

Urbex wrote:Master 536
- 4 Pin Cylinder
- No Security Pins

Master 40
- 4 Pin Cylinder
- No Security Pins


You got a 40 with no security pins? I have yet to find one of these without at least a spool and a serrated. Did you dissassemble it? Maybe you are so light on the wrench you didn't notice. :wink:
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Postby ToolyMcgee » 24 Jun 2008 13:05

Disreguard my last post. I was thinking 140, and not 40 because I have my head up my arse.
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Postby Urbex » 24 Jun 2008 13:27

I've tried heavy tension, light tension, and everything in between. Surprisingly it is one of the easiest locks I've opened to date.

Took a trip to "Ace Hardware" looking for one of those "American" knock-offs. I couldn't find one so I bought some more locks. I was tempted to pick up a 533, maybe next time!

Master 532 (Solid Aluminum)
- 5 Pin Cylinder
- Security Pins

Master 570 (Chrome Steel)
- 5 Pin Cylinder
- Security Pins

Master 576 (Solid Brass)
- 5 Pin Cylinder
- Security Pins
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Postby Urbex » 5 Jul 2008 12:47

Master 533 (Solid Steel)
- 5 Pin Cylinder
- Security Pins
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Postby Vonture » 12 Aug 2008 18:27

Master 130, 4 pins, no security pins
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Postby ToolyMcgee » 12 Aug 2008 18:41

Master no.130 has security pins in all 5 that I have there's at least 1 spool. Maybe you got lucky.
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Postby .45cal » 4 Sep 2008 15:31

I just bought a Master 530 today my guess is
#pins=5 Security =no (too bad :( )
Insert meaningful quote here!
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Re: Masterlock locks how many pins any security pins master lock

Postby Slim-pickins » 12 Oct 2008 16:34

I wish that I'de read this post earlier today because a few hours ago I had about 4 "True-value" employees standing around trying to figure out how many pins were in the Master locks they had in stock. I ended up settling with a 930DPF.
"Scientia non habet inimicum nisp ignorantem"-Science has no enemies but the ignorants.
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Re: Masterlock locks how many pins any security pins master lock

Postby crazynllovewitu » 28 Oct 2008 11:40

thanx for this i have some master locks all over
to pick this is gunna help
thanx
:D :D
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Re: Masterlock locks how many pins any security pins master lock

Postby bldiener » 18 Nov 2008 17:32

I just found theses old master locks I cant find a name I am doing some research now and will tell everyone how many pins
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Re: Masterlock locks how many pins any security pins master

Postby femurat » 27 Dec 2008 17:33

I made myself a present for Christmas... and I've just opened it :D
It took me hours to figure out I had to use much force than usual to set the pins.
I couldn't pick it until I tried this: after opening it with the key, I left the arc open and turned back the cylinder. Then I could pick it with almost no force on the wrench.
After this I tried again with the arc closed and it required much more force to set the pins and pick it.

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The code written on the envelope is M5DLH, I couldn't find any info about it. I know it has 4 pins, I think there aren't any security pins.

Cheers :)
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Re: Masterlock locks how many pins any security pins master lock

Postby Equilibrium » 28 Dec 2008 1:38

picked up a master 930 tonight mine had 5 spools in it
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Re: Masterlock locks how many pins any security pins master lock

Postby Squelchtone » 28 Dec 2008 4:59

femurat wrote:I couldn't pick it until I tried this: after opening it with the key, I left the arc open and turned back the cylinder. Then I could pick it with almost no force on the wrench.
After this I tried again with the arc closed and it required much more force to set the pins and pick it.


I believe it will take the same amount of force to set the pins. What you're experiencing is a need for much more rotational force to overcome the locking mechanism's spring in order to pop the shackle (what you called an arc)

A good method I have used in this situation is rocking or wobbling my tension wrench from light to medium pressure as I pick the lock. You will notice as you pick that suddenly the plug will rotate just a few more degrees than normal, signaling that the cylinder is picked to shear line, then you can apply much more pressure in order to overcome the spring and turn the cylinder and pop open the shackle.

try this out and let us know how it works for you,

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