Hey! My VERY FIRST EVER youtube vid
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Haven't seen it in awhile.
Hell, I'm almost talking in it as if I know something... what a dork. lol
For some time now I've been meaning to re-do the write-up, and maybe the vid too.
In fact there's a rough outline of it I've been tweeking thats saved here in my drafts.
There's been some additional findings since then, not to mention, I feel like it can be
explained much quicker and in a more simplistic manner.
The technique is sound. I now probably have a total of 30+ 1500's.. it works consistantly.
I've purchased four in the last couple months... 2 from Walmart, 2 from Meijers.
I unpackaged two of them and popped them no problem. The other 2 are still
in their packages awaiting their time to shine in a new video (maybe) lol.
HOWEVER, I've found there's a plethora of different Masters... specifically in regards
to age. I've found my technique is not effective on all of them. The older ones do not
seem to respond to it. Nor do the ones that are keyed in the back (
at least the 14 that
I have). Yes they are all masterlock 1500's... and yes, they all look identical. But I do
believe there are some slight mechanical variations among them. As to WHAT exactly
that might be... I've not taken the time to find out yet.
I guess what I'm getting at is... I can only vouche for the consistancy of the technique if you're
working with a more 'modern day' 1500. If you go to the store today and purchase one, it should
work like a charm. As to why it's not applicable with the 'older versions'.... I suppose it will take
some further research. Maybe someone will pick up where I left off!?
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Do you know how old or where yours came from?
And Mike's right, they're ALL shimable. Even the ones they came out with that say "shimproof"
They modified the shape of the pawl... but they're just as easy. Rather than sliding the shim
around from the side... place it directly over the pawl and apply pressure to it while pulling
the shackle in and out. But what fun is that!? lol