American 3600 padlock

by **immolate** » 1 May 2007 4:22

Hi, I've been working on this lock for some time now and have noticed there is security pins and a spring to avert tension.

Most padlocks take a few seconds for me, as I do repo work now and again. This particular lock has been a thorn in my side for months now.

I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions on a pick method and/or different tools you may have used to open these locks in a timely fashion (ideally <5 minutes)

I keep this one on my desk and every night I keep trying, opening it inconsistantly between 15mins-3 hours using custom tools I made (and the standard ones)

Is this lock just naturally a pain? or am I just not doing it right?

by **UWSDWF** » 1 May 2007 4:50

practise practise practise

oh and read up on serrated pins

by **JackNco** » 1 May 2007 5:28

http://www.americanpadlocks.com/item1.asp?int_ID=286

If thats the lock you have then we need to know which style and what core is in it. sounds like it could be quite a mean lock depending on the core thats used in it.

another thing to think about is because of the wide rings of locking mechanisms that can be installed in it, because you can open one is no garuntee you will open another one.

All the best

John

by **UWSDWF** » 1 May 2007 5:31

ouch thats an american lock body with the SFIC core of <insert company here> yeah that's a mean thing

by **immolate** » 1 May 2007 6:32

JackNco wrote:http://www.americanpadlocks.com/item1.asp?int_ID=286

If thats the lock you have then we need to know which style and what core is in it. sounds like it could be quite a mean lock depending on the core thats used in it.

another thing to think about is because of the wide rings of locking mechanisms that can be installed in it, because you can open one is no garuntee you will open another one.

All the best

John

That link is the exact lock, with a schlage ic core..

And believe you me.. this one is no drive through the park!

by **UWSDWF** » 1 May 2007 6:56

well your attack method will depend on whether it's a an SFIC or KIK Schlage

by **JackNco** » 1 May 2007 7:57

schlarge don't make a SFIC do they?

by **cjames73** » 1 May 2007 8:06

JackNco wrote:schlarge don't make a SFIC do they?

yeah, i just googled and found plenty of links.

by **UWSDWF** » 1 May 2007 8:09

they do indeed... I checked before I posted... on occassion, if I'm not sure, I'll look up what I'm talking about...

admittingly though my arse makes for great conversation on many occassions

by **JackNco** » 1 May 2007 8:13

my bad

So is it a SFIC or a KIK

by **immolate** » 1 May 2007 15:37

unfortunately it is sfic sorry should have included that in my last post

by **JackNco** » 1 May 2007 16:02

In that case you could do with needing to know the brand and keyway but basically your going to stand more chance if you make a SFIC tension tool or buy one from peterson.

If your not familiar with the SFICs then have a look here http://www.crypto.com/photos/misc/sfic/

All the best

John

by **immolate** » 2 May 2007 3:10

JackNco wrote:In that case you could do with needing to know the brand and keyway but basically your going to stand more chance if you make a SFIC tension tool or buy one from peterson.

If your not familiar with the SFICs then have a look here http://www.crypto.com/photos/misc/sfic/

All the best

John

Thanks a lot for that link John!
I wasn't aware of some of the things on this lock, especially the torque difference between the operating and control sleeve. Ill make a tool at work tomorrow if I have time and see if this helps me get my lock open faster.

American 3600 padlock

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