by raimundo » 11 Apr 2009 11:15
Looking at the catalogue page one the shrouded shackle padlock, I realized that shrouded shackle padlocks do not really escape the boltcutter if the bolt cutter is ground down to fit in the available space,
meaning that if a bolt cutter were made specifically for shrouded locks, the protection of the shroud cannot be maintained.
Just think about what you would need to grind off the pincher, a good deal of one of the sides as that would only press against the shroud, and a carbide tooth that cuts into the shackle. this could be just a blade about half the width of the shackle, that could be pushed through the metal about two thirds of the way and the thing should fracture through
bolt cutters are designed for rebar. none I have seen has been specific to locks and when they do start making them, its time to redesign the padlock so they are all hockey pucks.
Wake up and smell the Kafka!!!