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Turn it 90 degrees clockwise. Press the shackle down. Turn it another 90 degrees clockwise. Set your combination. Rotate the shackle back to the lock. Instructions for latch locks: ...

My buddy bought a combination padlock at a garage sale. It was made by Master Lock, and was the model with the stainless-steel case with a black dial and white numbers ranging from 0 to 39.

We tested four different combination locks for this guide, and while each of them were fantastic options in their own right, the Master Lock 178D ultimately took the best combination lock title.

At just $11 the Image Lock isn’t significantly more expensive than a regular padlock, and you can justify the extra cost because there’s a good chance you will never forget the combination.