Shimming commercial padlocks (interchangeable) core

[Varjeal]

I'm going to lock this thread until such a time that a video is posted proving the OP's statement. Once that has been done, I'll reopen this thread.

[Rome]

Man, you guys got all bent out of shape here...

The shims in his posted picture are commonly used to shim 2 metal parts, very often on the steering knuckle mounts on cars. They're also used on hundreds of other bolted applications. They are "U" shaped so they can be slipped over a loosely assembled bolt.

arorra500 simply used a picture of a shim he likely found on the Intardnet. Look at the properties of the pic. It's hosted by:

http://www.industrialpacking.com/shimdraw.gif

They make all kinds of bearings, seals, mounts, and related products. All he said was that he used one of those type of materials to shim a lock. It's not that hard to believe. I've got a couple Schlage rekeyable padlocks that use sprung latches instead of a cam-and-ball, and the Oakland Ice Center paid almost $50 a piece for them so they could have the entire facility on a master key system. Expensive doesn't always equate to quality. If in doubt, check out a new Mercedes.

[kodierer]

I believe his shims probably work just as good as the shims I got from southern ordnance, and probably no better. I'm guessing the rekeyable padlock was just defective.
Try shimming a master no.5 I can't shim that lock, and its a real easy pick. If you still hold to your claim, then we'll need a video.

[zeke79]

True or not, there is no flaming here. Sure we all give each other some grief once in a while but this is getting out of hand. There are some padlocks out there that are not deadlocked that can be shimmed that use decent locking cores. I am sure he has just ran across one of them.

Fact of the matter still remains the same that you cannot shim a deadlocking style padlock as seen here.



As you can see, the locking cam is lobed so when locked the bearings have no place to go and can not be shimmed back. The cam cannot turn until the key is placed into the cylinder and the cylinder is turned to allow the bearings to withdraw and the shackle to release.

[LockNewbie21]

Ahh thank you zeke by the way sweet cutaway bro.

[kodierer]

zeke79 thats what I was trying to say. Oh well

[TheonlyQ]

I opened an Abaloy double key lock just using my mind... or was that a dream?

Just call me Uri....


Q

[wallshadow113]

wow...thats kinda like my dream...but i opened 2 of em
so HA