shims

by **ReinaSM** » 13 Jan 2007 1:44

I bought shims and they seem to be too weak to open the shackle. I have tried them on various Master locks and I have had the same problem each time. Does anyone have suggestions on using shims?

by **Nicky the Greek** » 13 Jan 2007 1:50

Depends how are you using them and on what kind of lock, a padlock?

Yes i know i can't spell and no i didn't do it.

Nick

by **ReinaSM** » 13 Jan 2007 1:56

What about Master lock padlocks?

by **Nicky the Greek** » 13 Jan 2007 1:57

Are you trying to shim them or are you shiming combo locks?

by **ReinaSM** » 13 Jan 2007 1:59

Im trying to shim a pin tumbler lock.

by **Nicky the Greek** » 13 Jan 2007 2:01

Ok, you've put two shims in im guessing? What's the problem are they bending or something like that :?:

by **ReinaSM** » 13 Jan 2007 2:03

Well one will turn and the other bends and starts to break.

by **Nicky the Greek** » 13 Jan 2007 2:04

Ok which one the one that is on the part that lifts up or the one that turns? Can you try a differen't thickness??? Like mabe a thicker one?

by **ReinaSM** » 13 Jan 2007 2:09

Its the shim on the part of the shackle that pops up. I have tried different sizes and the same thing keeps occuring.

by **Nicky the Greek** » 13 Jan 2007 2:10

Ok How are you putting the shim in the lock?

by **ReinaSM** » 13 Jan 2007 2:11

I put it in on the side and then I turn it.

by **Nicky the Greek** » 13 Jan 2007 2:16

OH man i don't know why i won't work because i did it with a can and then again with brass and i never had that problem. Dang uh i was hoping i could help you, but sorry i don't know what to tell you. It seems that you are doing everything right. Mabe some of these other guys could help you, i just don't know what to tel you. Sorry man

by **ReinaSM** » 13 Jan 2007 2:19

Thats alright thanks for you help anyway

by **Shrub** » 13 Jan 2007 8:30

You can not shim a pin tumbler lock!!!

If you mean you are shimming to rekey then thats differant and you are useing the wrong technique,

Reading your post sounds like you are attempting to shim a cylinder like you shim a padlock which cant be done,

If you are trying to rekey the lock then you have got the wrong method and need to click my www button to see a guide on how to do it properly, no twisting, bending or turning of the shim is done at all,

by **blogman** » 13 Jan 2007 10:25

Shrub wrote:lsiguide

!!! That's the first time I noticed that! Thanks!

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