taking apart a master #3

[Timtam]

Once they are filed down, they might have burred over the top of the plate, so maybe drilling them once you have filed them would make it a lot easier. That, or file them so they have a flat bit, then centre punch them and drill them. But remember only to drill them a little bit, because all you have to do is get the head of the rivet off.

[amaze1]

I can post a tutorial with pictures if any one wants on this

[icedevil]

I've done this a few times, after grinding them down, I had to use a nail and hammer to get the rivets pushed through.

A vice comes in handy, or your brothers hand

[amaze1]

Step one. push the plastic band up to the top
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step two. your gonna have to cut/grind off these rivets

you can use a dremel or a bench grinder

grind off all of them like this

Now use a flat head screwdriver or a small chisel to remove the first metal plate

use a hammer for assistance

now you can take out the lock

you can also unlock the padlock with a screwdriver

[gf1984]

Nice. We just did this at work in the shop. The bench grinder made quick work of the rivets, and then a hammer and screwdriver popped the bottom plate right off. It took like 3 minutes.

Turns both ways.

[josh0094]

sweet guide!

you can still pick the cylindar when it removed correct?

[amaze1]

yeah it becomes a normal cilinder that you can practice on

[poor paperclip picker]

Nice guide. Thanks for saving me the time. I have been away for awhile and busy, so thanks again for making this.

p.s. you might want to copy that and put it in a new thread labeled "guide to taking apart a master #3". So it will be easier to find for those looking for it.