How do you open a Dudley combination lock?
How do you open a Dudley combination lock?
Turn the dial to the left, passing the first number. Stop at the second number in the combination sequence. Turn the dial to the right and stop at the third number in the sequence. Pull the bottom of the Dudley lock away from the shackle to separate the two.
What do you do if you forget your Dudley lock combination?
Lost Combination Retrieval. Only serialized locks may have the option of combination retrieval. In order for us to be able to provide you with the lost combination number(s), we will require the serial number(s) of the lock(s) in question. However, only records from the last 10 years MAY be available.
Are Dudley locks good?
This is an excellent lock. I’ve used it for 5+ years and it’s still in excellent condition.
Do combination locks go left right left?
A combination lock will have a 3 digit lock code. It should be on the back of the lock. Have the 3 number code or combination number memorized, write it down, or put it in your phone notes/memo. –Turn RIGHT 3 times to first code number. –Turn LEFT 1 time past first number and stop on second number.
Who invented Master Lock?
Harry Soref
Master Lock/Founders
Russian immigrant Harry Soref, who founded Master Lock here, invented the hard-working, low-priced laminated steel lock in 1919. He and his partners patented it when they founded the company two years later.
Which way does a combination lock turn?
If you have used a combination lock before you know the drill: “Turn the dial clockwise two full rotations to the first number of the combination. Then turn it counter-clockwise past the first number to the second number.
How long does it take to crack a Dudley lock?
If you’re quick about it and can test one combination every 12 seconds (with a spin at the end), worst case scenario it will take around 10 minutes to crack that lock (12 x 45, + 30 seconds = 9 1/2 minutes). And even if you’re not that fast, the chances are only 1 in 45 locks you’ll need to test every possible combination.
How do you get all the combinations in Dudley lock?
The ‘Swap’ button will switch back and forth between Large-Small combinations, and Small-Large combinations. The show all button will show all 100 possible combinations. Remember that these are 2 number combinations. For the third number, just spin the dial around, trying the shackle in each of the 10 zones.
What happens when you remove the third number on a Dudley lock?
It isn’t necessary, because on the third turn you can just spin the dial through each zone while pulling up on the shackle. So, after removing the third number, we are down to 100 (10 x 10) possible combinations! Now, on most (not all) Dudley locks, the second number is lower than the first number.
Where are the sticking zones on a Dudley lock?
Sticking zones (in green) and buffers (in blue) for this particular lock. Now you’ll be able to see the 10 positions behind the dial, and you’ll be able to find the 10 numbers the combination is picked from. Say you find that the dial sticks between 1 and 4. This is the first position of this lock, so take a number in the middle, let’s say 2.