"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message
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On 29/07/18 19:47, Bill Wright wrote:
On 29/07/2018 19:39, JoeJoe wrote:
Garden shed padlock is refusing to badge.

It is (or at least looks like) one of these:
https://www.masterlock.eu/home-personal/product/170EURD

Had it for 10+ years, giving it a quirt of WD40 every couple of years.

In the last couple of months it was a bit tricky to open - had to
pull/push key in/out slightly until it would turn.

Today it would not turn at all - key goes in, and nothing more. I tried
the other two keys we have, but still nothing.

Not too bothered about replacing it, but Before I get hold of the
neighbour's bolt cutters, is there anything else I can try?

Get someone to hold something heavy under it then tap it many times with
a small hammer, changing the orientation every so often.

Bill
And use silcone spopray or graphite grease - not WD40

Not graphite grease, powdered graphite.
Any grease ends up with dirt in the lock.