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How to remove a padlock?!
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...) |
How to remove a padlock?!
On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:55:22 GMT, Toller wrote:
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...) call a locksmith |
How to remove a padlock?!
on 10/4/2007 10:55 AM Toller said the following:
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...) Check with the local police department or fire department. They have bolt cutters. -- Bill In Hamptonburgh, NY To email, remove the double zeroes after @ |
How to remove a padlock?!
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How to remove a padlock?!
In article , "Toller" wrote:
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...) OK, I won't suggest a boltcutter then, but that's the fastest, easiest way to remove it. -- Regards, Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com) It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again. |
How to remove a padlock?!
"Toller" wrote in message Any other suggestions? (don't have boltcutters...) You'll have them soon. If it is a hardened hasp, it twill take months with a hacksaw. Look for a cheap bolt cutter for a one time deal, or borrow one. |
How to remove a padlock?!
Toller wrote:
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...) 1. A quality padlock will have a number embossed next to the keyway. Take this number to a locksmith. He'll look up the pin positions in his sooper-sekret book and make you the key. 2. Some say you can hose the lock down with circuit cooler stuff then shatter it. 3. While you may not be able to hacksaw the lock, you may very well be able to saw whatever the lock is attached to. 4. "Laminated steel" is not equal. If the lock is made by a reputable company, the thing may be impervious to a shot from a 30-06! If the lock is made by WongLoo Locks, you might be able to blow it off. 5. The keyway is made of brass (usually). You might be able to drill out all the innards. |
How to remove a padlock?!
I took mine to a welder who used a torch to burn through it. Charged me $3
"Toller" wrote in message ... 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...) |
How to remove a padlock?!
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How to remove a padlock?!
wrote in message ... On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:55:22 GMT, "Toller" wrote: 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...) cutoff wheel in a diegrinder or dremel tool will cut the hasp pretty easily. Good idea; I don't know why I didn't think of it. I just used one to cut up rebar to make a retaining wall, and they went like butter. |
How to remove a padlock?!
Toller wrote:
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...) Invest in boltcutters. They are also useful burglary tools. Nick |
How to remove a padlock?!
Toller wrote:
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...) See if this guy makes housecalls G: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/3112670.stm Jeff -- Jeffry Wisnia (W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE) The speed of light is 1.8*10^12 furlongs per fortnight. |
How to remove a padlock?!
On Oct 4, 8:50 am, wrote:
On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:39:41 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" wrote: "Toller" wrote in message Any other suggestions? (don't have boltcutters...) You'll have them soon. If it is a hardened hasp, it twill take months with a hacksaw. Look for a cheap bolt cutter for a one time deal, or borrow one. These days you can buy a side grinder at one of the Chinese outlets like Harbor Fright for $20. Once you see how fast that takes a lock off you might reconsider locks as a deterrant. Amen to that! I finally bought a 4" disc grinder (Wally World) at about $20. Amazing the jobs you use it on. Harry K |
How to remove a padlock?!
Perhaps your local public library has a 'tool lending' option. If so,
borrow bolt cutters. Toller wrote: 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...) |
How to remove a padlock?!
On Oct 4, 10:55 am, "Toller" wrote:
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...) See if you can slide some shim stock down the side of the shackle and disengage the locking lug. Or sacrifice a feeler guage to the task. Otherwise try one of those 6" wire frame hacksaws and cut very close to the lock body, they never seem fully hard there. |
How to remove a padlock?!
On Oct 4, 10:55 am, "Toller" wrote: 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. Don't bother with the lock or the shackle. Cut the HASP ! ( whatever it is that the lock hung on. ) I'm always surprised that folks buy "titanium padlocks" then hang them on a soft-iron hasp that could be cut with a few strokes of a hacksaw. rj |
How to remove a padlock?!
torch or boltcutters. It's probably not in a good position to attempt a
hacksaw job. Or chisel. s "Toller" wrote in message ... 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...) |
How to remove a padlock?!
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How to remove a padlock?!
On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:55:22 GMT, "Toller" wrote:
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...) Use an Angle Grinder, or buy a Bolt cutter (get a good one, the cheap ones break) !!!!! |
How to remove a padlock?!
on 10/5/2007 8:14 PM Stormin Mormon (on backup computer) said the
following: Expect to be asked for ID, registration, insurance, etc. Probably just proof that one didn't steal the trailer. Not many thieves go to the PD for help. -- Bill In Hamptonburgh, NY To email, remove the double zeroes after @ |
How to remove a padlock?!
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How to remove a padlock?!
you could also try one of those vibrating lock pick tools, although bolt cutters might be cheaper and you will probably have a use for the cutters in the future. -- don paolino "beecrofter" wrote in message ups.com... On Oct 4, 10:55 am, "Toller" wrote: 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...) See if you can slide some shim stock down the side of the shackle and disengage the locking lug. Or sacrifice a feeler guage to the task. Otherwise try one of those 6" wire frame hacksaws and cut very close to the lock body, they never seem fully hard there. |
How to remove a padlock?!
Toller wrote:
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...) Don't cheat and use powertools. Do it the 007 way. Instructional videos at: http://www.metacafe.com/tags/open_lock/ Could be an experience that opens doors for you..... PB |
How to remove a padlock?!
On Oct 5, 5:55 pm, wrote:
On Fri, 05 Oct 2007 20:22:15 -0400, willshak wrote: Expect to be asked for ID, registration, insurance, etc. Probably just proof that one didn't steal the trailer. Not many thieves go to the PD for help. Stranger things happen. You sure would not want to be the cop who had to expliian why he cut a lock off a, soon to be stolen, trailer and sent the thief on his way. Yep, unbelievably stranger. I worked as dispatcher and jailer for 15 years. Best I recall is the dope dealer that called the cops to complain that he had been robbed at gunpoint of his stash of wacky tobaccy. Both ends of that one wound up in jail. (Pullman, Wa in Whiman Co. early 90s. Can't recall the names though) Harry K |
How to remove a padlock?!
On Oct 5, 7:00 pm, "desperado" wrote:
you could also try one of those vibrating lock pick tools, although bolt cutters might be cheaper and you will probably have a use for the cutters in the future. -- don paolino"beecrofter" wrote in message ups.com... On Oct 4, 10:55 am, "Toller" wrote: 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...) See if you can slide some shim stock down the side of the shackle and disengage the locking lug. Or sacrifice a feeler guage to the task. Otherwise try one of those 6" wire frame hacksaws and cut very close to the lock body, they never seem fully hard there.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Much more likely to have a use for an angle grinder and the angle grinder will be cheaper. I got mine for about $20 at Wally World. Harry K |
How to remove a padlock?!
wrote These days you can buy a side grinder at one of the Chinese outlets like Harbor Fright for $20. Once you see how fast that takes a lock off you might reconsider locks as a deterrant. We do HOA property assessments. Part of the deal is to get into the pool areas and pool equipment areas to photograph and assess equipment. A lot of people do not give us keys or the proper keys. So, I have made myself a set of picklocks. It is amazing just how easy it is to get through some of these "security gates". Part of our report is a section on how sufficient we think their security systems are. Most of the passage gates can be opened with a credit cards. Deadbolts require a picklock and any pro would be in within two minutes. Padlocks are a different matter, as grinders make too much of a fuss. But they are no match for good bolt cutters. I have a set of bolt cutters that I bought at a police auction on confiscated and unclaimed goods. They are American made and are every bit of 4' long. I have yet to see any round rod they will not cut. When I was a welding contractor, I cut a lot of locks off for storage companies. They were a piece of cake except the ones shaped like a hockey puck. They were tougher, but a die grinder with a very very thin blade did it for those. Most of them I did with the big bolt cutters, as grinding caused a lot of sparks and fire hazard. A cutting torch was out of the question. HTH Steve |
How to remove a padlock?!
If you won't use boltcutters ... then use the ultrasonic lock removal tool.
Google for it. |
How to remove a padlock?!
wrote in message ... On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:55:22 GMT, "Toller" wrote: 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...) cutoff wheel in a diegrinder or dremel tool will cut the hasp pretty easily. Took about 2 seconds. Thanks again! |
How to remove a padlock?!
On Oct 4, 6:55 am, "Toller" wrote:
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...) I opened my neighbors master lock with a small pry bar and a big screwdriver that I just stuck in the shackle, and with one good push and that thing popped right open. Wasn't hard at all. |
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