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Old, cheap laminated locks with square cuts in the key

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Old, cheap laminated locks with square cuts in the key

Postby barnabas1969 » 22 Dec 2018 22:46

I have searched all over, but I can't find an answer. I am sure that many of you will criticize me for asking this question....

I am looking for information on how to pick a cheap laminated padlock... the old, cheap type that has a key with square (90 degree) notches.

Like this one....

https://www.murdochs.com/products/tools ... qkQAvD_BwE
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Re: Old, cheap laminated locks with square cuts in the key

Postby stratmando » 22 Dec 2018 23:18

Easy Pick, others may help, one post? I wouldn't use this lock to protect something you like.
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Re: Old, cheap laminated locks with square cuts in the key

Postby Safecrackin Sammy » 23 Dec 2018 8:35

Here is a post on the site that may help...

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=13443&start=75
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Re: Old, cheap laminated locks with square cuts in the key

Postby RDC-1 » 23 Dec 2018 9:20

It's a Warded lock, buy a set of Warded picks (usually 5 in a set) one of those will open it for you.

They are not expensive, got mine from Sparrows.
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Re: Old, cheap laminated locks with square cuts in the key

Postby stratmando » 23 Dec 2018 9:21

Since you have the answer, in the 70's, no sorce of info, and knowing no Locksmiths, I would grind locks open(grind the rivets, and separate the layers) to see how they worked, took the Zig zag key, place in vice sideways and grind down only leaving a T at the end, I did notice sometimes with these, with tension on Shackle, turn with fully inserted, then pull back a little and turn again and it would open. Their is a reverse, zig zag, as well as smaller, may have been 3 sizes as well? Good luck.
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