Anyone use tape measure as shim material?

[9jack9]

The curved metal kind of tape measure. I have an old one, but I don't want to sacrifice it if it won't work well.

[mseifert]

I have not tried it, but it seems like it might be a little thick..

[tpark]

The metal strips in Sensormatic EAS (anti shoplifting tags) work as shims, but they're a little bit thin. I just buy shims - at $3.60 for 25 that's the way to go.

[ltdbjd]

Are you referring to shims to open cylinders, or shims to open padlocks?

Shims for cylinders are typically 0.0015", so a tape measure is a no-go. I don't know about measurements for the padlock kind, but I agree that they will probably be too thick, considering people often make them from soda cans.

[9jack9]

tpark, where do you get shims for that price?

[kwoswalt99-]

Tried it, they break easy. Will work on some padlocks.

[Squelchtone]

tpark, where do you get shims for that price?

Where else but CLK Supplies!

https://www.clksupplies.com/products/shim-stock-25pcs

[tpark]

tpark, where do you get shims for that price?

Where else but CLK Supplies!

https://www.clksupplies.com/products/shim-stock-25pcs

They are a great supplier, but I got mine at http://www.lockpicks.com/curved-shims-25-lsmov25.html - I've bought lots of stuff from CLK and Brockhage, both are great suppliers.

[TheLocKing]

Just use an old milk carton

[Gantry]

The curved metal kind of tape measure. I have an old one, but I don't want to sacrifice it if it won't work well.

Here's a YouTube video (Lock Noob) of this very question...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6okltu6KJs

[9jack9]

Thanks, Gantry!

[Gantry]

Thanks, Gantry!

Your welcome, 9jack9

[stratmando]

[quote="tpark"]The metal strips in Sensormatic EAS (anti shoplifting tags) work as shims, but they're a little bit thin. I just buy shims - at $3.60 for 25 that's the way to go.[/quote]


I use those metal strips to decode Locks like the Sesame or 175, needs just a little magic marker line to see the flat spot