Master LockPadlock, Set Your Own Word Combination Lock, 2-1/2 in. Wide, Black, 1534DBLK

So a Comedy of Errors caused me to have to order this random lock and if you need something just like this, it came exactly as appeared. I ordered the green and when I ordered it I was concerned that I was not going to be able to create the exact combinations of words and numbers that I needed because it was a replacement of another lock, but lockily (wink) this item comes with several interchangeable green dials with combinations of words and numbers and you set the lock by picking out exactly what combination of letters and numbers that you would like to have as the passcode and then you follow the instructions to set the lock! It worked as expected and it's very easy to operate and it's also quite easy to change the combination if you want it to be something different but you want to be able to use the same lock. That's kind of the beauty of this particular choice. It's not like you're going to lose the key, you know what I mean? As long as you have the code you can get into it and if for whatever reason you need to change access to something that you want to keep the same lock, all you have to do is very easily change the code. It'll be handy to have for use with a gate or for a seasonal Locker. It feels really safe and secure and it doesn't feel like you could cut through it very easily and the shackle fit well into the hinge lock that I used it for. It's also extremely visible because of the colors on the Tumblers and it's kind of nice that you could select different colors for different applications on the same site. It makes it easy to discern and leave instructions because you can reference the color. It seemed very sturdy and it definitely looks as it appears in the advertisement. Good value.

Works perfect, easy to use. Changing lock code is very easy and quick.

I've been using this lock for over a year and here are some tips for using it.1. If you ever leave the lock sitting around unlocked where people that you don't want to use the lock have a visual on the combo, make it a habit of changing the combo regularly and not just leaving the lock in plain view when not in use. (We use this on the work fridge and sometimes I'll notice some people scoping out the lock combo if it's sitting on the counter unlocked).2. Never store the lock in your gym back, backpack, purse, etc in the unlocked position because the end could possibly fall off resulting in the 4 plastic keys sliding off.3. If the above happens, simply align all the red dots (if necessary) that are printed on the lock and you can easily put the combo back together or use that as a good time to make a new combo.4. When the lock is unlocked do not move the combo otherwise you won't be able to close the lock. (It has to be on the combo to lock).5. Make it a habit that when you lock it spin all the dials so that the protruding parts stick out evenly in a row together so there is no easy way to just spin them all together and try to unlock it.6. Make sure no one is watching you when you lock the lock since it has to be aligned on the combo to lock.7. I find a great combo to set up and remember is to take the first 2 dials and use letters, then the second 2 dials and use those as numbers. Now for the letters set up a loved one, friend, or sport player's initials. For the second 2 dials set up that loved one or friend's birth year, for a sports player you can put their playing number, etc. This makes it easy to remember.8. Don't use this lock where it will be unattended for a very long period of time because someone could just cut the plastic off the dials and unlock it.I'm sure there are more but here are just a few helpful tips.

So I got one of these locks initially when I was in school about 16 years ago and over the years I've lost most of the letter tiles and I had my 4th to last one break on me (My old version only used 4 letters as opposed to 5). Since we are unable to buy just the letter tiles I ended up buying two newer ones, the ones I'm reviewing here. One of the two newer ones busted into several pieces after a short drop.Even when the lock wasn't in pieces and on the lock that still works, the entire lock has a lot of wiggle room compared to the old one, and when trying to lock it back up, since you need to have it on the combination to lock, it becomes a little too tedious as the letter tiles fit loosely on there so they never seem to lock into place as you would think they should, and not nearly as well as on the older one I have.So in the end I'll just be using the letters from the broken one to use on my old lock, I would be sure to check out a lot of the other reviews here as they mention how fragile the locks are as well

Loving this lock for the community garden and it is very easy to set up the combination.Value for money and like the color and size. Don’t know if will work in winter but will see Chicago ;() cooperate

What a brilliant idea! The ability to pick your own combination with numbers and letters of your choice, is fantastic! We use this lock daily at the gym and because there are two of us each with th same lock, we have set them to be exactly the same so that we can access each others locker if needed or use the locks and gym bags interchangeably.The quality is excellent, the lock works well and consistently and if ever we needed another lock, this is the one we will buy.Numerous people at the gym have stoped either of us asking about this lock and where can they get it? They love how easy it is to use and they are fascinated how it works.I don't write reviews easily, this is a damn good lock, and don't hesitate!Lastly what is nice is that should we choose, we can change the combination at any time, not that we plan to do that, but its great. We picked a common word with a number that we will never ever forget.

Exactly what I needed!

LO UTILIZO PARA LOCKER DEL GIMNASIO

Produto muito bom

Muy buen producto y de buena calidad. Facil de cambiar la contraseña. Solo que no le quedo al locker de la escuela, el “arco” es demasiado grueso.