I took mine to a welder who used a torch to burn through it. Charged me $3
"Toller" wrote in message
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I bought a boat and trailer last spring. Yesterday I was checking the tire
pressure before taking the boat out for the winter when I realized the
spare tire was padlocked on and I don't have a key. That could be
embarrassing.

It is a laminated steel padlock. Do I beat it with a sledge hammer until
it gives way. saw it with a sawsall and metal blade, or must I use a
hacksaw? Any other suggestions? (don't have boltcutters...)