bigfish1965 Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 So we're getting pummeled here. Maybe 30 cm or so. No big deal, I'll get the snowblower out. But wait..that $20 impenetrable lock I put on the shed last fall suffered some internal damage of some sort during the ice storm. The key won't go in. That's not good. Stupid shovels. Need a bolt cutter now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuchikubo Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Rick, It could be moisture build up inside have you tried using a small brazing torch to heat it up first? I had a similar problem with a master lock a couple of winters ago. I purchased a "solder it" torch from HD and it helped after heating the lock about 20 sec. I don't know if it will work with your lock though. Good luck. Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Prolbably just a little bit of ice in the key slot Rick. Try heating the key with a match, or giver a shot of lock de-icer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish1965 Posted February 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Rick, It could be moisture build up inside have you tried using a small brazing torch to heat it up first? I had a similar problem with a master lock a couple of winters ago. I purchased a "solder it" torch from HD and it helped after heating the lock about 20 sec. I don't know if it will work with your lock though. Good luck. Stan This is also a Master Lock. One of them expensive 'weatherproof' ones. I'll have to use something different than a torch cause it has the rubber coating on it. Will have to wait till I get home from work now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFinder Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 maybe hot water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Like Lew said try heating the key up or lock de-icer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joefish Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 If ya really need a lock cutter I can have one over to ya in about 15 mins...Let me know...Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyv Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 If you don't have any lock deicer and have Isopropyl alcohol ( rubbing alcohol ) around just use it. It's the same thing Canadian tire sells in those little squeeze bottles for .99 cents each. I've been using it for years. Take the lock in and let it dry and put some good lock lube like graphite ( I use Krown T40 or Amsoil MP spray ) in the lock. It will displace water and under normal conditions will prevent freeze up. You can also do the same in your automobile door locks, works like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Prolbably Perhaps it's time for me to install the new spell checker ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joefish Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 No problem Lew! We all knew what you meeent!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 30 cm of snow? man its sunny here in oakville. I want to use my snowblower lol can you send some this way? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Hot water will work if the lock is frozen, but it becomes cold water then frozen water. Alcohol probably a better bet. You can also heat the key with a torch, wear gloves, the heat from the key will transfer to the locks tumblers and unfreeze them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 OK. Gloves, a torch, pliers, rubbing alcohol or gas line antifreeze. What the heck, have your wd40 handy too. Don't burn yourself, now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Rick, if you don't have any of the suggested products on hand, you could hold the lock in between your legs for a few minutes. (Try to do this under the cover of night otherwise the neighbours will wonder what you're doing to your shed door.) Hope this hleps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjsa Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 All of the above suggestions work, but I have had ZERO problems with locks, be it padlocks, or regular door locks like on my sheds, since I started putting regular 5W40 motor oil in mine. I used a small squeeze bottle to put the oil into where the key inserts, and also coated the padlock "U" where it slides in and out, on both ends. Of course, some will leech out, and get on the key, your gloves, etc., but the lock will work. Also, install some kind of flap of rubber above the padlock long enough to cover it, to deflect rain and snow away from the lock. It might not look handsome, but it is indeed handy. Less exposure to the elements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Rick...did ya get the lock open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish1965 Posted February 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 No..I used lock de-icer, heated lock-deicer, a hot key....nada. One tumbler seems irrecoverably seized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Time for the chain saw to get into the shed??? Or do you have bolt cutters? hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 OK. All you need is a little patience, Richard. You will pretty likely figger it out shortly, but not if you are watching the T and the V. Just remember that resorting to dynamite is failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Hey Hoser, Try a nice big hot cup of Get The F*** used to it!!! You're Canadian and you live where stuff freezes!... and speaking of freezing, it's gonna be pretty darn cold here today too... only goin' up to 52*F... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjsa Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 This is also a Master Lock. One of them expensive 'weatherproof' ones. I'll have to use something different than a torch cause it has the rubber coating on it. Will have to wait till I get home from work now.Yeah, that rubber covering traps water and moisture really good, get rid of it, cut it off or burn it off. Try hot water on it, and spray the heck out of it with WD-40. It should open. Then take it inside the house and let it dry completely. I have some padlocks that are completely exposed to the elements, and they always open, the package deal ones that are keyed alike, five in a package. Filled them with 5W30, let them leech out on some paper toweling and never had a problem since. I do re-oil them every year also. If it still does not unlock, cut it off and replace it. Hey Hoser, Try a nice big hot cup of Get The F*** used to it!!! You're Canadian and you live where stuff freezes!... and speaking of freezing, it's gonna be pretty darn cold here today too... only goin' up to 52*F... Glen, chill out will ya :lol: :lol: OOPS, did I just say that?? You don't know freezing, its -26F up here right now, and the temperature will get up to a balmy -9F today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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