Curious about a lock I have

[ElbowMacaroni]

I have a Kryptonite padlock with a cylindrical key but it doesn't have a model on it or anything and while I do have the keys for it, I am curious about a detail on it. About a half inch over from the keyway, there is a small hole with a small pin or something inside, and it is directly below the side of the hasp that comes out of the lock. I am wondering what the purpose of this small hole is... any ideas?

Thanks!

[ElbowMacaroni]

It occurs to me that pictures might be useful in getting this question answered. Here is a side shot and a pic of the bottom, the hole I'm asking about is on the left of the bottom of the lock.




Thanks

[lunchb0x]

it should just be a draining hole so any water that gets into the lock can get out, other wise the lock can fill up and rust out quicker.

[ElbowMacaroni]

Thanks, that makes sense... it just seemed kinda odd to me and was wondering if it might be able to help in some way in bypassing it too... I don't really use the lock for anything, so I'm going to play around with SPP on it.

[awol70]

may i see the key?
i am trying to pick a similar lock.

[unlisted]

Cool little lock, but it is a tubular brand, so we cannot really be discussing methods to open/bypass/pick it.

Considered advanced materials.

I'll leave this thread here for now, since nothing advanced has been mentioned.

Nice little lock BTW, I'm always looking for one like that.

[ElbowMacaroni]

Cool little lock, but it is a tubular brand, so we cannot really be discussing methods to open/bypass/pick it.

Considered advanced materials.

I'll leave this thread here for now, since nothing advanced has been mentioned.

Nice little lock BTW, I'm always looking for one like that.

SO I guess that means I shouldn't post pics of the key then?

[FarmerFreak]

SO I guess that means I shouldn't post pics of the key then?

No, you can post pics of the keys. We just can't discuss how to pick it on the open forums. Somewhere around here Snowyboy has a good cut out of a tubular lock.

[ElbowMacaroni]

Ok, cool... I'll snap a new and get them up soon. I just want to make sure I'm not breaking any rules, being new to the forum and all.

Thanks!

[ElbowMacaroni]

And now, for your dancing and dining pleasure... here are some pics of the key resized to be forum viewing friendly:

[raimundo]

water in an outdoor padlock can freeze in cold weather, this makes the lock high security until you put a propane torch on it and cook off the water. thats why theres drain holes.

[TheSkyer]

I believe those kind of holes are also often use to lubricate a lock if it's really Fubar.

[ElbowMacaroni]

Thanks for all the input! everyone's answers make perfect sense... I like the icy/torch bit too!

[n2oah]

Tubular locks? Advanced material? Since when?

[immolate]

Tubular locks are far from advanced material..
I actually find them easier to pick in comparison to a normal 5 pin lock with security pins.

I have an ace 2 lock that they use on your average vending machine. It took me less than 2 minutes to open it with the proper tool.

[edit- this is considered advanced- since its normally used on high security applications, including vending machines- unlisted]