Here I take apart the back of the combination area to see how it works. You can also change the combination just by moving that one key to a different hole or move the dial around.
My brother bought an old western electric phone box with a locked PO BOX door in it and asked me to figure out how to get it open. Thank you for your excellent video.
Thank You SOOOOOO much you are my HERO! Great video very informative you touched on all the points that were going through my mind as I played with the doors. The cylinders or whatever its called do not have numbers but they are they same. I have to turn them around line the slots correctly. Phewwww...I was so sad thinking I would have to toss them because I ruined the combinations. Now Ill have nice clean doors with working combinations! I have a simple recipe for cleaning the doors if your interested. Thanks
Oh no numbers on the last dial? How strange. JK. millions of these doors were made and different companies too. Think back in the past it was someone's job to do the combinations on all of these doors. Glad this helped out.
Great video. Thank you. Now my big problem is getting the door open. It is currently installed in a nice oak box, but is locked. We do not have the combination.😢
I have a single dial bank, but the inner workings are more complicated. If I sent/enailed a photo, would you know of a resource that could help me reset the combination. I took it apart to oil it and the combination no longer works. Thanks!
If you box is not homemade, which that plate up top to put the coins in. That plate can come off giving you more room to get the bar that keeps the door shut.. If you can reach it with something to move that bar over it will open the door. Then you can find out what the Cambo was. 😀
if you have it all put together in the right order and the door is open/ off (off being off of the coin box) you can move the dial and see those open spaces line up in the combination (turn the nob to where the open spot is and see what letter/ number it lands on). Its kind of hard to type out to understand. I would need to see what your working with, what the door looks like. I only have a few different ones I can play with. send me a PM and a email address if you can send pictures of the door in question. Ill see if I can help you out.
Thanks for the video. I got a bank off eBay that was open and would not close/lock. Well, I got it locked, but hahaha....now I can't unlock it. What to do now ?
Thank you very much for the reply. I was shocked to get one. I have asked many questions over the years and this is my first REPLY EVER. Unfortunately, no holes to see the bar. When it DIDN'T lock and close I had loosened the screw and the bar moved just a bit, I guess I should have made sure it was working smoothly before shutting it. Oh well, it's a GR8 item whether it functions properly or not but it will drive me nuts till I FIX IT. Thanks for your input.
@@michaelnelson5163 try this, use the combo with the letters as it is. But do a before the letter then turn to the next combo but after the letter then the next before.. So doing the combo it would be before after before. Or it maybe a after before then after.. Understand! 😅
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Very good instructions! Thank you!
Welcome. Glad it helped ☺️
My brother bought an old western electric phone box with a locked PO BOX door in it and asked me to figure out how to get it open. Thank you for your excellent video.
No problem Bob. 😁
This was great. I had a PO Box door and did not know the combination. Your video allow me to figure it out. Thanks very much.
That's why I made the video.🎃 To give a helping hand 😌.
Thank you! Great Information. Just what I needed!
This helped you out! Great😊
Great video! I was able to finally unlock my door thanks to you. Thanks for the video!
Glad it was helpful. Now remember your code.😊
Thank You SOOOOOO much you are my HERO! Great video very informative you touched on all the points that were going through my mind as I played with the doors. The cylinders or whatever its called do not have numbers but they are they same. I have to turn them around line the slots correctly. Phewwww...I was so sad thinking I would have to toss them because I ruined the combinations. Now Ill have nice clean doors with working combinations! I have a simple recipe for cleaning the doors if your interested. Thanks
Oh no numbers on the last dial? How strange. JK. millions of these doors were made and different companies too. Think back in the past it was someone's job to do the combinations on all of these doors. Glad this helped out.
In the email send the recipe. ;)
Sonia Carrico before I forget put some oil on the gears to turn smother.
Very cool bro. As you may know I'm in to things like this.
Matthew Smallwood cool man. thank you. and your welcome.
Great video. Thank you. Now my big problem is getting the door open. It is currently installed in a nice oak box, but is locked. We do not have the combination.😢
If you can see that bar, and or get to move it.. bingo. Sounds easy right have fun and luck moving that part. 😊
Thanks very helpful
You're welcome ☺️
My old POBox from when I was a kid was H-1/2, E-1/2, D-1/2. Can I change any old box door that I buy to that same combination?
That is a good question.. you might get away with maybe 2 of the combos might not all the same.
I have a single dial bank, but the inner workings are more complicated. If I sent/enailed a photo, would you know of a resource that could help me reset the combination. I took it apart to oil it and the combination no longer works. Thanks!
If you can see how the working spin when turning the knob and cover off. You should be able to see the combination 😉. I can give it a look.
I cannot get into mine, lost the combination. and it is the door to a box. Have any hints on getting the combo?
If you box is not homemade, which that plate up top to put the coins in. That plate can come off giving you more room to get the bar that keeps the door shut.. If you can reach it with something to move that bar over it will open the door. Then you can find out what the Cambo was. 😀
I thought you’re video was well done - easily understood
Thank you. I did it all on one take too. 😅
I am trying to reset a combination on one I just bought. I am confused as to how you know when you get to the letters. Can you help?
if you have it all put together in the right order and the door is open/ off (off being off of the coin box) you can move the dial and see those open spaces line up in the combination (turn the nob to where the open spot is and see what letter/ number it lands on). Its kind of hard to type out to understand. I would need to see what your working with, what the door looks like. I only have a few different ones I can play with. send me a PM and a email address if you can send pictures of the door in question. Ill see if I can help you out.
sanchezochris1326@gmail.com if you can send some pictures of that P.O.Box door so I can help you.
Thanks for the video. I got a bank off eBay that was open and would not close/lock. Well, I got it locked, but hahaha....now I can't unlock it. What to do now ?
Sandy Knight what to do is see if there are any big holes you can look to see that bar to open the door.
Thank you very much for the reply. I was shocked to get one. I have asked many questions over the years and this is my first REPLY EVER. Unfortunately, no holes to see the bar. When it DIDN'T lock and close I had loosened the screw and the bar moved just a bit, I guess I should have made sure it was working smoothly before shutting it. Oh well, it's a GR8 item whether it functions properly or not but it will drive me nuts till I FIX IT. Thanks for your input.
Another option is to break the glass and replace it.
Can I just mail you mine??
I was given one of these and in too was a sticker written H 1/2- B 1/2- D 1/2 so I don't get how to open or unlock it.
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@@Christophersanchez1326 I thought that maybe it meant halfway between but which way I can't seem to send a pic in NY comment
@@michaelnelson5163 try this, use the combo with the letters as it is. But do a before the letter then turn to the next combo but after the letter then the next before.. So doing the combo it would be before after before. Or it maybe a after before then after.. Understand! 😅
@@michaelnelson5163 chit.. before that turn the knob clockwise 3 time then start the combination.
Can you do an brass eagle lock? Mine is all jacked up
Guy DeMarco I would have to see it to know what to look for. I only have a few doors.
if you have an email I can send you some pictures. I had the lock a part and in order. cat jumped on bench/tray parts went everywhere
sanchezochristopher@gmail.com
Guy DeMarco send some pictures of what you have. most of the mail doors were single dial other had two.
Did you get my email with photos attached?
I think I will run by my small town USA Post Office and see if they have a clue. Small chance of that. lol
Sandy Knight maybe?
You need to post a link to your other video about these doors.
I'm getting to it.
Christopher Sanchez TWO CHRIS SANCHEZS TALKING TO EACH OTHER AT THE SAME TIME!!!!😱😱😱😱😱😱
The Bear yes sir. it's just the other half of me.
Christopher Sanchez is that the half that pours silver? Tell him The Bear is wanting to see him pour something!😁