Slaymaker Combination Lock

[1998Ajax]

I have an older slaymaker lock that has some sentimental value. I do not have the combo. It is a short lock maybe used on a gate not on a bicycle. There is a number stamped on the back 748C and another that states Lancaster Pa. Is there anyone who can tell me if there is a way to determine the combo? And it what direction and how many times do I turn the dial?

Thanks!

[GWiens2001]

I have an older slaymaker lock that has some sentimental value. I do not have the combo. It is a short lock maybe used on a gate not on a bicycle. There is a number stamped on the back 748C and another that states Lancaster Pa. Is there anyone who can tell me if there is a way to determine the combo? And it what direction and how many times do I turn the dial?

Thanks!

We can help you far more if you post some pictures!

Gordon

[Raymond]

Those should be fairly easy to feel open or dial by brute force dialing. There are 2 combo wheels and 1 drive wheel. The turns are 3R, 2L, 1R, pull open shackle. The last number should be very easy to feel while pulling up on the shackle. It is a direct tail type of lock and the bolt is not spring loaded. Usually the combo is on the big numbers only and not the small in-between lines.

[1998Ajax]

Raymond, Thank you. I turned the dial left numerous times before starting following your instructions. The dial would hit numerous numbers and I tried every combination to no avail. As I was turning the dial I allowed the lock to hang off of my finger hoping I would feel it catch. Guess I would never make a good locksmith. Very frustrating.

Jim

[stratmando]

I would try Shimming, then try to read the dials down the shackle hole.
Locksmiths aren't Born, they start like you. Good Luck

[The zoomaster]

I used to own one. If the dial turns freely under shackle tension it's very easy. The first number is one you will have to determine by trial and error. Due to manufacturing tolerances, you can try every other number. When you successfully guess the first number, the second and third are simple. If, however shackle tension locks up the dial, these steps don't work. I'm sure there is a solution, but not one I've ever worked. Slaymaker changed their design sometime in the late '70s/early '80s to make my method useless. Perhaps it would still work, but with somewhat less shackle tension in step 3.

1. Turn the dial clockwise three or more times, stopping on the number of your choice.
2. Turn the dial counterclockwise exactly one revolution.
3. Pull on the shackle while continuing a counterclockwise turn. You will eventually feel the dial hit a stopping point before completing another revolution. This is the second number.
4. Keeping tension on the shackle, rotate the dial clockwise until the lock opens.
5. If you turn the dial more than one complete revolution without opening the lock, you probably made an error in step 3. Repeat steps 3 and 4 understanding there could be additional clicks felt in step 3.

[GWiens2001]

I used to own one. If the dial turns freely under shackle tension it's very easy. The first number is one you will have to determine by trial and error. Due to manufacturing tolerances, you can try every other number. When you successfully guess the first number, the second and third are simple. If, however shackle tension locks up the dial, these steps don't work. I'm sure there is a solution, but not one I've ever worked. Slaymaker changed their design sometime in the late '70s/early '80s to make my method useless. Perhaps it would still work, but with somewhat less shackle tension in step 3.

1. Turn the dial clockwise three or more times, stopping on the number of your choice.
2. Turn the dial counterclockwise exactly one revolution.
3. Pull on the shackle while continuing a counterclockwise turn. You will eventually feel the dial hit a stopping point before completing another revolution. This is the second number.
4. Keeping tension on the shackle, rotate the dial clockwise until the lock opens.
5. If you turn the dial more than one complete revolution without opening the lock, you probably made an error in step 3. Repeat steps 3 and 4 understanding there could be additional clicks felt in step 3.

Am sure that someone will find the information you provided useful some day. The OP wrote the thread two years ago, so doubt they are still watching.

Gordon

[Joe Momma]

33 - 5 - 31 <--- Combination

To open the padlock,
Turn the dial 3 turns to the right then stop on the 1st number.
Then turn the dial to the left, past the 2nd number once, then stop on the 2nd number.
Then turn the dial to the right again and stop on the 3rd number.
The padlock should now open.