ktblonde wrote:Hi there, I'm not trying to pick a lock - I'm trying to prevent it from being stolen. Is there anywhere in the brass body where I can drill a small hole to put a split-ring through, so I can attach the lock to the gate to prevent one of the keyholders from stealing it? I don't really have a problem with the lock being picked, as long as it still works, but I am sick of replacing the locks - they're keyed alike in groups in a master suite so I can't just change model. I have tried drilling a couple but the things seem to be full of springs! Would there be any particular place where I can get through without hitting a spring or should I drill a small hole in the shackle instead? Any advice/suggestions welcome, thanks in advance 
Kate
Easy enough...
quick question though.. does your Papaiz keyhole look like a regular key hole or does it look like an X and your key is 4 sided?
As for the place to drill it, you seem to be drilling the wrong side of the lock.. Here's an ABUS lock factory demo cutaway to show you whats going on inside:
The cuts or peaks and valleys on your key face those pins and springs, but on the other side of the lock, where it says N-5 and the letter A of ABUS, you should be able to drill there, as long as you don't hit the shackle. Oh, also, I don't think you'll actually be able to drill through the shackle, that part is usually hardened steel compared to the softer body of the padlock.
Good luck with your project, please remember to wear eye protection when drilling metal.
Squelchtone
ps. if you're not sure which side to drill on, send us a photo of your padlock where we can see the side that says Papaiz on it as well as the bottom so we can see the keyway orientation. The other way to know is to drill the side where the shackle stays in the padlock, dont drill the side where the shackle has popped out of.
