Master Lock Model M530

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:25:01 -0600

Notes for this lock are not complete. But, by all means read away!

Summary

The lock I purchased was the Master Lock Model M530 DF to be more specific.

I found the Master Lock Model M530 going to the padlock aisle in a Home Depot and I thought I’d pick it up to see what it’s all about. Just by looking at it and watching videos of it online in the past I could tell that I could gut (take apart) the lock. So in essence I walked away with a little puzzle. I took it home. Played with the keys for a little bit, picked it, researched it, took it apart, etc. This is my lock library entry with all of the information related to the Master Lock Model M530 providing my findings and information about the M530 itself.

Master Lock No. 1

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:25:01 -0600

Notes on this lock are not complete. But, by all means read away!

Summary

Now to start with the lock that broke me into this hobby of lock picking. I thought I would pick up a Master Lock No. 1 brand new for the purposes of adding some of the more common locks to this collection. Mostly because I don’t have keys to the other Master Lock No. 1 padlock I have. One thing I will say is there is a difference between a padlock that is new in the packaging and one I’ve let sit in the garage for a few years.

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Master Lock Model M530

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Master Lock No. 1

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