In article , "Bill Stock" wrote:
I've got a cheapish (Master) rubberized lock on an outside gate that has not
been opened in a while. So it won't open when I turn the key now. I don't
know if the key is not turning fully or if the shackles are stuck.

What's the best approach, whack it with a hammer?

Boltcutter and a new lock.

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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.