I somehow sent this before adding

http://home.howstuffworks.com/safecracking1.htm
This page has an animated version of how tumplers work. (BTW, I was a
tumpler in high school so I think I know apout them. ;-) )

http://home.howstuffworks.com/safecracking4.htm

I think this is the page that talks about hearing clicking at the
start and end of the contact area. In my toy plastic lock there was
no contact area. The bar rested on the last wheel and did not move up
or down until all the notches were lined up. But I'm going to try his
method anyhow.


On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:38:55 -0800, Oren wrote:

On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:18:15 -0500, mm
wrote:

Can one open a combination lock without knowing the combination?

Yes. I've seen a floor safe opened (with permission from owner). One
pool cue rested against the ear gently (cue tip to dial area) as the
other persons turned the dial, try a wooden dial or long screw driver.

Many years ago, though!

Well, I guess I will try it. I have an engine stethoscope that ought
to work well