Master Lock 177D Shrouded Set-Your-Own Combination Padlock, 2-Inch

by Master Lock

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Master Lock Set-Your-Own Solid Brass Combination Lock 2" wide body

Product Description

- Set your own combination - Lifetime garauntee - 2" body

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 1.2 x 3.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004Y8C9
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 177D
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,303 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #16 in Home Improvement > Hardware > Padlocks & Hasps > Combination Padlocks

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars written down Combination doesn't work, plus this lock is easy to defeat, December 26, 2009

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Timothy Lam "trustedsince1996" (Temple City, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Master Lock 177D Shrouded Set-Your-Own Combination Padlock, 2-Inch (Tools & Home Improvement)

Count me in as another user that couldn't open this lock after it had been outside for a little more than 1 year (bought it on Oct 2008). Yes, I wrote down the combination and it worked several times before. It was used to secure my circuit breaker box which is on the outside wall of my garage (go figure why the builder don't put it inside!) I only opened it when I had to reset a circuit breaker that was tripped and last time I successfully opened the combo using my written combination is when I had to turn off the breaker to replace my kitchen ceiling light fixtures. I was surprised when I cannot open the lock the other day (to reset a breaker) using the same combination that I have always been using. Needlessly to say I am not happy with the thought of additional expense and inconvenience of hiring a locksmith to open this malfunction lock...

Then I had an idea to look online for help and found out how easy it is to pick this lock if you happen to have the right tools (paper clip or a thin piece of metal). I first tried the paper clip method for about 15 minutes and gave up. Then I found a video clip using a thin piece of metal and bingo! The lock opened right up after trying for about 10 minutes... I have never picked a lock before and definitely won't try to pick one that is not mine, and you shouldn't too. This is way too easy even for an amateur like me! I can't believe it! What's the point hardened steel and all these security feature to prevent cutting, prying when all you need to open this lock is a paper clip or a thin piece of metal? This lock's internal mechanism is the same as the Master Lock Model #175 and it looked like this simple lock picking method has already been discovered since 2006. I can't think of any good reason why Master can't come up with a new design that can resist this type of picking in 3 years! I definitely won't be buying another Master Lock again!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Master Lock 2-Inch Shrouded Set-Your-Own Combination Padlock #177D, April 10, 2007

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J. P. Highley (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Master Lock 177D Shrouded Set-Your-Own Combination Padlock, 2-Inch (Tools & Home Improvement)

"Margret, forget the keys!"

This is a nice 'hefty' lock that eliminates the wad of keys that's probably already in your pocket. Pick your favorite four numbers and never forget your combo. Just be sure to put the little tool (a specially made key that enables you to change your combo) somewhere where you can find it.

This is great for peeps who need to have group access with out the hassle of making additional keys.

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Hard to use at gym, December 15, 2009

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King Solomon "King Solomon" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Master Lock 177D Shrouded Set-Your-Own Combination Padlock, 2-Inch (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a pretty big lock that might be good for anything else except as a gym lock. I had hard time closing and opening it in a gym. After several attempts, I finally got it to close. If you're looking for a gym lock, you might not want this item.