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Problem with a padlock help

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Problem with a padlock help

Postby peo82 » 4 Feb 2011 11:41

Hi guys
I bought a corbin padlock but I have a problem!
I wanted to ask you to pick and tensor I use to open this padlock??
because in a narrow channel with zigzag lightning type;)
thanks
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Re: Problem with a padlock help

Postby Solomon » 4 Feb 2011 14:47

Personally I use a short tension wrench and tension the bottom of the keyway for these. A short hook is fine... the keyway is the same as a normal yale type, just smaller. It's a bit fidgety but not too bad, you'll crack it. :)
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Re: Problem with a padlock help

Postby peo82 » 5 Feb 2011 2:35

thanks
you have already done so open a lock? :?: :?: :?: :?: :?:
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Re: Problem with a padlock help

Postby n0n4m3 » 5 Feb 2011 7:49

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Re: Problem with a padlock help

Postby n0n4m3 » 5 Feb 2011 8:00

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Re: Problem with a padlock help

Postby peo82 » 5 Feb 2011 16:43

thanks again for the answers but I still find it hard to open! and narrow and the pins with the hard and soft do not know what I have to use pick!!!!!!
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Re: Problem with a padlock help

Postby Solomon » 5 Feb 2011 18:37

peo82 wrote:thanks
you have already done so open a lock? :?: :?: :?: :?: :?:

I've picked master and abus disc locks before, but not that exact one. I have picked a few corbin cylinders though, and I'd say that padlock should be about the same as the abus versions, only with a different keyway. Use light tension as normal and when everything is set, you need to turn a bit harder to actually open it. I take it you're familiar with spools? If not, do some reading on those because that lock will have them.
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Re: Problem with a padlock help

Postby peo82 » 6 Feb 2011 12:01

hello and thanks for the reply!
I will try to read something so as to learn more!
care about what I'm padlock and narrow channel and zig zag
However I will try to open it!
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Re: Problem with a padlock help

Postby n0n4m3 » 7 Feb 2011 6:40

I've opened more than one Corbin's....and...as said by Solomon...you need to use very light tension, with tension wrench positioned as shown,to compensate for "lightning" shaped keyway.
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Re: Problem with a padlock help

Postby stratmando » 7 Feb 2011 8:27

You don't really need a tension wrench, you can apply clockwise rotating pressure on the shackle with 1 hand and pick with the other. Still it wont help with the keyway.
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Re: Problem with a padlock help

Postby peo82 » 7 Feb 2011 10:29

Thanks to everyone for the advice!
as soon as we succeed I will let you know :P
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