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Locks
The topic of lock systems comes up a lot. I had a cheap old Master combination lock on the bag that I use to hold my gym stuff. I have long since forgotten the combination so I thought I'd just cut it off.
First I tried my hack saw on the hasp. The hardened hasp laughed at my hack saw.
Then I beat on the body of the lock with my hammer. I seriously mis-shaped the body but the lock still wouldn't open.
I tried cutting the body of the lock with my hack saw. That worked, but it still wouldn't open.
I used a pry bar in the saw cut kerf to pry the body of the lock apart. I could clearly see the insides, but it still wouldn't open.
Finally I used my channel lock pliers to pull the innards out one at a time. Success.
I don't have a big bolt cutter or an angle grinder and I thought my Dremel would take too long. I'm laughing at movies, like Rocky, where he hits the padlock with a fire extinguisher and it pops right open.
I guess that it's good that I'm honest because I'd suck at being a thief.
First I tried my hack saw on the hasp. The hardened hasp laughed at my hack saw.
Then I beat on the body of the lock with my hammer. I seriously mis-shaped the body but the lock still wouldn't open.
I tried cutting the body of the lock with my hack saw. That worked, but it still wouldn't open.
I used a pry bar in the saw cut kerf to pry the body of the lock apart. I could clearly see the insides, but it still wouldn't open.
Finally I used my channel lock pliers to pull the innards out one at a time. Success.
I don't have a big bolt cutter or an angle grinder and I thought my Dremel would take too long. I'm laughing at movies, like Rocky, where he hits the padlock with a fire extinguisher and it pops right open.
I guess that it's good that I'm honest because I'd suck at being a thief.
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That is a good account of the removal, thanks for sharing.
Those locks keep honest people honest.
This inexpensive bolt cutter is a quick / easy / quiet way to open that lock.
The DeWalt 4½" Right Angle Grinder that I have in my tool set would cut through that very quickly. It is loud w/ lots of sparks. They have a battery-powered version for those who like cordless tools. I have used this tool for many projects and it never disappoints. I have the myriad of wheels for different materials and operations for maximum versatility, for steel, stainless, aluminum and masonry.
Those locks keep honest people honest.
This inexpensive bolt cutter is a quick / easy / quiet way to open that lock.
The DeWalt 4½" Right Angle Grinder that I have in my tool set would cut through that very quickly. It is loud w/ lots of sparks. They have a battery-powered version for those who like cordless tools. I have used this tool for many projects and it never disappoints. I have the myriad of wheels for different materials and operations for maximum versatility, for steel, stainless, aluminum and masonry.
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I've done that same thing with my old master lock combination. Pretty much the same process and amazed how little left seemed to hold so securely.
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I recently acquired a used bike that had a U-Lock attached to the frame. I started with a hacksaw, which would have taken an hour. I decided to try my Dremel with some metal cutting wheels. Two wheels and about 25 minutes later it was off (with a little help from the hacksaw). It was a pain getting that thing cut. I'm sure if I had a larger angle grinder if may have been quicker, but I have to say my hat was off to the manufacturer on how solid it was forged.
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Those old Master gym locker locks ... faster and easier to pick them.
It just takes patience ... and I figure anyone who wants to steal my bike isn't serious, and probably lacks the patience.
It the thief was serious, s/he'd have the tools ... and would risk a bust stealing my beat old commuter bike.
It just takes patience ... and I figure anyone who wants to steal my bike isn't serious, and probably lacks the patience.
It the thief was serious, s/he'd have the tools ... and would risk a bust stealing my beat old commuter bike.
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