How to Find the Combination of a Number Lock Using a Shim

Learn how a shim can be used to identify the correct combination on a standard number lock through this educational animation.

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haruto_55xAug 25, 2026

I feel like I would definitely break the lock trying this

the_avaAug 25, 2026

That is actually super clever, I had no idea it worked like that

souza.rafaelAug 25, 2026

That is actually super clever, I had no idea they worked like that

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li.haoAug 25, 2026

My ADHD brain would still somehow manage to lose the shim and lock myself out anyway πŸ˜…

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saraahmadi82Aug 25, 2026

That is actually super clever, I had no idea they were that easy to bypass

olivia_brownAug 25, 2026

I feel like I would definitely lose the shim and end up just staring at the lock instead

alejandro_ramrezAug 25, 2026

I would definitely lose the shim and end up even more stuck than before πŸ˜…

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mateus_95xAug 25, 2026

That is actually super satisfying to watch, thanks for sharing this.

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ferrari.chiaraAug 25, 2026

That is actually super satisfying to watch, I had no idea it worked like that

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the_laylaAug 25, 2026

Wait, does this mean my gym locker has been basically useless this whole time?