On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 11:29:31 -0600, ChairMan wrote:

On Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:33:21 -0600, ChairMan wrote:

I've got a padlock that's been outside too long. The key won't
turn
(although after copious amounts of WD40 it does, finally, enter
the lock) and it's in a rather hard to reach spot. I'm heading
off to Harbor Freight this weekend, so I was thinking that the
best way to remove the lock would be to buy an angle grinder and
the appropriate
cutoff wheels.

Of course, it would be nicest to simply unlock it, and any tips
or
suggestions about how to coax it open are welcome. Brass body,
looks like chrome steel hasp and brass key. Have not tried
penetrating oil, hammer bopping, vibrating, heating or cooling
yet. Saving the lock is unimportant so cutting is a good
alternative as I've wanted an angle grinder/cutoff tool for a
while. (-:

I see them cutting through industrial-sized padlocks like butter
on "Storage Wars" and it looks like they are using an
electrically
powered 5 or 6" angle grinder. HF sells an air powered version,
but
I've got a cheap
compressor )-: that I doubt would power it. An electric tool
would be
better. I have a lithium-ion powered Dremel, but I don't think
it
would cut through on a single charge. It's just to lightweight a
tool for this job.

Anyone have any tips for weatherproofing a replacement? Blobs of
silcone over the key hole and where the hasps enter the body of
the lock?

--
Bobby G.

get a set of bolt cutters and be done in about 15 seconds.
as far as maintentence, spray regularly with WD-40.
I've had some outside for over 20 years

WD-40 is NOT a lubricant. It is not bad for loosening up the junk
inside, but dries out quickly. I have found gun oil to work the
best.

I never said to use it as a lube. It will however remove rust and
displace water

It will also cause gun barrels to rust.

Again, we are not talking about gun barrels, we are talking about locks
apples-oranges