Breaking a padlock :D

Sp00n · 21 May 2010 at 12:11

Wow that master lock looks absolutely crap, why on earth isn't it a deadlock?

Beren · 21 May 2010 at 13:28

Unless you have a diamond cutting disk or drill I suspect your tools are not going to be up to it. The locating pin looks like a coated hardened steel, and so will the body and pin of the padlock be. You might be able to drill out the barrel of the lock... but the body of the padlock has been designed to stall a drill bit big enough to do the job.

Long and short of it, if you wern't the muppet that broke the wrong key off in the lock then bill the muppet who was for the locksmith bill.

bitslice · 28 May 2010 at 12:07

has anyone mentioned just cutting a big circular hole in the desk ?

then just pull the padlock and bar back out through the hole

personally,
WD40 and a dental pick like that guy above suggested

Over Clocker · 28 May 2010 at 12:22

Angle grinder surely?

RadoX · 28 May 2010 at 12:29

blot crops. could try shims.

The_blue · 28 May 2010 at 13:26

It's been over a week!

Did you get it open and how?

Wyrdo · 28 May 2010 at 13:35

The_blue said:
It's been over a week!

Did you get it open and how?

They're still trying to hacksaw through it

ajstan · 28 May 2010 at 13:37

Yh, I'm about half way through with my junior hacksaw

I'm just waiting for my boss to get back from holiday so he can bring in his reciprocating saw

Freelanc3r · 28 May 2010 at 13:38

Erode it with your own urine over a 20day period.

sigma · 28 May 2010 at 13:42

Have you tried shouting at it?

jimmymctavish · 28 May 2010 at 13:51

on mythbusters they tried salsa and a radio to corrode prison cell bars.

it didn't work.

The Dread Pirate · 28 May 2010 at 13:51

sigma said:
Have you tried shouting at it?

I'd try reasoning with it first, then if it still fails to comply take it to court!

Mr_T · 28 May 2010 at 14:02

As has been said - PADLOCK SHIM!

Easy peasy lemon squeezy! ;-)

Gaygle · 28 May 2010 at 14:04

Jaws of life!

Le_Petit_Lapin · 28 May 2010 at 14:06

tntcoder said:
Thermite

This! What could possibly go wrong?

bledd · 28 May 2010 at 14:19

put a drop of oil where you've been sawing and keep at it, the oil will make it easier to do

Lethagized · 28 May 2010 at 15:44

Just get the company to pay for a locksmith. You're an IT worker. You're useless at DIY or 'manly' stuff

IamMed · 29 May 2010 at 23:34

Mr_T said:
As has been said - PADLOCK SHIM!

Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

Won't work, generally the lock type he is having trouble with has ball bearings that are held in place by a solid chunk of steel to secure the pin.

Shim is only handy for locks with spring loaded catch.

G-MAN2004 · 29 May 2010 at 23:44

Am I missing something here? Just use pliers to pull the key end out and then use the correct key to open it?

:confused:

Glaucus · 30 May 2010 at 00:02

Use pretty much any saw, drill. They ar designed to stall, not to stop a prolonged attack, might flake awhile but you'll get there. Or borrow a oxy propane touch and try not to set thenoffice on fire.