On 29/07/2018 23:59, Rod Speed wrote:


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On Sunday, 29 July 2018 22:22:18 UTC+1, gangaÂ* wrote:
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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?

You should have used powdered graphite, not WD40.

Works a treat on the padlock I lock the trailer up with.

for an outdoor lock oil is better,

Nope, that is an outdoor lock.

it stops the innards rusting up.

They dont rust with a decent padlock and oil collects dirt.


Try some 'Plus Gas' - a releasing oil, in the key hole and around the
shackle. Wiggle the shackle. Leave. Repeat. Tap down on shackle. Try key.

Whether lock is 'safe' to reuse is up to you, but the above tends to get
seized ones open.



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