Brinks weatherproof 30mm padlock

[Zachattack1]

I found this lock when I went out for a walk...... H= 2.3 inches., W= About 1 inches., Key hole= 0.3 inches around.
How should I go about picking this? Any suggestions?

[Zachattack1]

Oh yeah! It has security pins...

[bonez]

shim it

[Omikron]

What the heck happened to that poor keyway? Did someone try drilling it in the wrong spot?

[Zachattack1]

I'll try to find what tool to use for "shimmying". I just joined and yes I did go to the newbie forum...

[Zachattack1]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[Jason13]

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgur ... D%26sa%3DX

[Jason13]

If you know of any lock that has ball bearings its not shimmable.

Why?

I dont know why but i know its not shimmable.

If im incorrect please correct me cause im dying to know!



Good luck on picking or shimming that lock.

[Zachattack1]

:'(

[Zachattack1]

ya thanks :

[jeremy]

Correct, Jason, the lock design you're talking about is not shimmable. Why? Because the two ball bearings are held in the cutouts of the shackle by a solid chunk of metal rather than by springs. That chunk of metal is a cam that is rotated by the lock cylinder. The cam has cutouts that align with the ball bearings when the key is turned, allowing the shackle to simply push the ball bearings out of its way.

[Zachattack1]

Oh great... So what should I do or is this it?

[jeremy]

What should you do? Pick it. Don't let pick-resistant pins stop you! Or try shimming it like Jason or Bonez suggested. Nobody said this lock is resistant to shimming.

[Zachattack1]

1. I don't have a lock pick set or stuff... I will get my dad to remember where the hacksaw stuff is but I don't know... Using shims made from a soda can does not work so I will need something harder... Lemme go look brb.

[Zachattack1]

tis is soooooo boring X.x