Lockwood

by **links** » 3 Dec 2007 2:19

I'm from australia and all my padlocks are lockwood so are the door locks i brought from bunnings. Is lockwood brand an easy lock to start with
thanks in advance JACK

by **globallockytoo** » 3 Dec 2007 2:28

Lockwood are the most common in Australia, but might not be necessarily the easiest to start on, in my opinion.

Kwikset and Schlage are found in Australia too and they are substantially easier than most Lockwoods.

Look at Baton, Carbine, Whitco, Astra etc.

by **greyman** » 3 Dec 2007 4:11

Aussie Lockwood are fine. That's what I started on :wink:

(But don't try the small padlocks till later - they have spool tumblers - get yourself a few regular 5 pin rim cylinders you'll be surprised how much they vary in difficulty.)

by **links** » 3 Dec 2007 4:55

thanks for replys
any specific lockwood locks to start with ones without security pins.

by **globallockytoo** » 3 Dec 2007 12:16

You can purchase a Lockwood 100 nightlatch very inexpensively ( about $12 i think). It uses a C4R(LW4R) zinc alloy cylinder, 5 pin. It's cheap, easy to work with and a great starting point

by **links** » 6 Dec 2007 4:48

thanks for you answers

by **links** » 12 Dec 2007 0:58

the padlock i have is a 234/45 has anyone had any experience with this lock? Is it difficult to pick for a beginer
my picks just arrived today

by **links** » 12 Dec 2007 1:02

forgot to add with the Re-pinning a cylinder lock by illusion can you buy the lock like it is in the picture of do you have to take it out of a door handle or something.

by **globallockytoo** » 12 Dec 2007 13:23

links wrote:the padlock i have is a 234/45 has anyone had any experience with this lock? Is it difficult to pick for a beginner
my picks just arrived today

I would personally say "yes". Unless the combination is of shallow depth.
The 234/45 is the best selling padlock in Australia and rightly so. It is used my most, if not all, councils, hospitals, government departments etc.

If they are master keyed, they are easier but at least you should have fun with that. Note: the 234/45 does not have a latch. It uses 2 ball bearings to lock the shackle.

by **inactive** » 19 Dec 2007 16:02

235/45 are a nice simple lock, and can be loaded with all kinds of high security cylinders.

Also, the smaller 110 series padlocks have spool pins if you feel like a challenge.

by **links** » 19 Dec 2007 23:09

[/quote Note: the 234/45 does not have a latch. It uses 2 ball bearings to lock the shackle.[/quote]

Is that a problem? I know sometimes mine doesnt open with the key i have to push the shackle in and out

by **globallockytoo** » 20 Dec 2007 11:40

links wrote:

Note: the 234/45 does not have a latch. It uses 2 ball bearings to lock the shackle.[/quote]

Is that a problem? I know sometimes mine doesnt open with the key i have to push the shackle in and out[/quote]

That happens sometimes because the ball bearings are wedged into the shackle when locked. The locations that the ball bearings fit into the shackle are slightly offset and sometimes they hang up. It is not a problem, in my opinion.

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