WB (Wilson Bohannan) Lock Info + Tips

[RockInBlack]

I recently received a WB lock. It has 5 pins and I cant get it open yet. Yes, I'm somewhat experienced. Not quite sure if it opens anticlockwise or clockwise. Any further information or tips on these locks would be great

[RockInBlack]

Just picked it, but it is a pretty nice lock!

[Schuyler]

Yeah, they're actually a cool company. I'll try to get a scan of an article on them up here.

[RockInBlack]

Light tension works best.

[raimundo]

clockwise as I remember, like almost every lock, though some can open both ways, (no not wb, more like some master padlocks.) Use a bit of lube on that WB and that should make it more docile and submissive

[Raymond]

It is a funny thing about WB padlocks that they are so darned stubborn to pick open or make a key for but that they are so basic and simple in construction. I think it comes from very careful machine processes in their manufacture. They are very tight and accurate.

[Schuyler]

Just picked one today, actually.

also, found that article:
http://www.americanprofile.com/article/21264.html

and http://padlocks.com has a cool history of the company as well. They don't get talked about much, but I think they make a fine product.

[What]

Something tells me I should look into getting one of these for my collection...

[RockInBlack]

Something tells me I should look into getting one of these for my collection...

Good luck unless you rob an electric company, I'm pretty sure they aren't sold in stores.

[jimb]

Something tells me I should look into getting one of these for my collection...

Here ya go
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dl ... category0=

[Raymond]

I have seen WilsonBohanon padlocks sold regularly in bolt & screw and industrial tool type stores. They are easily available. A great many large companies use and did use them in the past. The best attribute was weather resistance. They were made with several restricted keyways.

[Alaska Jane]

WilsonBohanon sells padlocks online at http://www.topbrasspadlocks.com under the TopBrass logo. Prices seem pretty good. At the moment, padlocks range from $6.40 to $10.25 and they have 7 different choices. Not sure what shipping costs are. You can also access this site from WB's homepage, http://padlocks.com, which was referenced earlier.

I'm a newbie but I suspect these aren't the locks that WB's large customers use. The Topbrass website directs you to order online if you are getting 12 or less locks.