Wooden combination lock build

Building a wooden combination lock demonstration model

[TheMijman]

I remember using these plans for a school project. Incorporated them into a full safe.
I ended up laser cutting the wheels out of 4mm acrylic I think, and made the casing acrylic too as it was supposed to be a child toy. Still had the loose wheel problem, although I didn't have the excuse of expanding wood.
So strange to see someone else make it form the plans, as you never posted a video of it. Brings back so many memories of me trying to figure it all out.
Great video.

[jordanengdahl]

I actually made a wooden safe based on your first lock article. I added additional shallow notches to the rotors as others suggested. to prevent the rotors from free wheeling, I added a small spring detent to the washers, which are fixed to shaft. works great!

[hansdegroot]

So many clever techniques in barely 11 minutes. Thanks for sharing.

[luiscarlos]

Good morning, my virtual friend Matthias, I would like to congratulate you on your work, although I do not speak your language visually and I try to improve your work thanks for giving me a different view of woodworking

[SuperJamster]

Matthias, I downloaded your design several years ago and made the lock. Just for giggles, but little did I know that it would come in handy. I recently purchased a couple of large safes that were locked open (Cheap price of $5). After lube them up, and removing the rear plates I was faced with the simple task of figuring out the combinations. Your design was essentially the same. One safe was worth $250 dollars. Thanks

[wilhelml]

The wooden combinationlock was what brought me to your wonderful channel in the first time. I'm a big fan, keep up the great work Mattias!!

[roombacats]

I built one of these for a geocache based on this video. Thanks Matthias! I added a section of a spring from a pop up sprinkler between the rotors to keep them from spinning. The spring fit over the dowel nicely.

[Pankreaslipase]

In 2014/2015 I saw pictures of this lock and a short video showing, how it works. I figured the plan out by myself and built it for a small safe, which I gave as a small gift to my best friend at his wedding. It was a nice project and I love your explanation!

[TheVarnster]

It's so cool to see this again, as it was how I discovered your work back in 2008 as I replicated a simpler version for a school project, but I couldn't get it right because I couldn't find a video explaining it's construction. I guess I can rebuild it now, thanks for everything!

[vallejokid]

Considering the number of dust collectors you have, I never hear them in the videos. Love your stuff! Rewatch them often.

[daSKAn]

That original lock video is what brought me to this awesome youtube channel.

[jesusnthedaisychain]

Have you ever considered using a circle jig?

[LedSatriani]

I built one of these a few months ago, it was an absolute blast of a build.

[magicrobharv]

Great video. I like how you showed how you build each piece. Very instructive.

[bami]

Only the very best in lumber security.

[lmiddleman]

...and this combination lock is great for teaching kids. If you don't have any kids, I'd be happy to sell you an instruction manual for making your own.

[carr]

I love the way your brain works. Thanks for the video. About the wood swelling up thing. I had that problem with the steam/air engine I built from your plans. It had been laying out in my shop for quite a few years, my bad. The plans I downloaded from you were perfect. My shop is a little humid in summer. Thanks again for the video.

[авиатор-сф]

Матиас.Я наблюдаю за твоими работами и делаю вывод, что ты просто технический извращенец.Конечно в хорошем смысле этого слова. Лайк конечно.

[NOLAMarathon]

Always fascinating. This is one reason I look forward to Fridays.

[ThePockyJocky]

Matthias, you should have a home improvement show with all your videos. If its not called "Some Assembly Required" I'd be disappointed. Hell if you ever wanted to name your YouTube Channel, it should be that!