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Best way to free up a rusted padlock?
Posted on 11/7/16 at 3:40 pm
Posted on 11/7/16 at 3:40 pm
I have a ladder stand locked to a tree with a cable and padlock. I need to move said stand but the lock is rusted up and I'd like to spare the cable and lock if I can. I used WD40 and it didn't do anything. Key won't budge in the lock. Any other suggestions?
This post was edited on 11/7/16 at 3:47 pm
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Posted on 11/7/16 at 3:42 pm to ForeverLSU02
Kroil always works
Eta: if you're not concerned with the actual lock (which you shouldn't be) bolt cutters should get through it .
Eta: if you're not concerned with the actual lock (which you shouldn't be) bolt cutters should get through it .
This post was edited on 11/7/16 at 3:45 pm
Posted on 11/7/16 at 3:42 pm to ForeverLSU02
Bolt-cutter on just the lock?
Posted on 11/7/16 at 3:42 pm to ForeverLSU02
battery operated saw or grinder to cut the lock off?
Posted on 11/7/16 at 3:46 pm to dat yat
I would have liked to save the lock too, but that may be too much to ask. 
I didn't know if you guys had another lubricant suggestion that may work
I didn't know if you guys had another lubricant suggestion that may work
Posted on 11/7/16 at 3:47 pm to PapaPogey
quote:Ok. Maybe I won't be such a cheapass and I'll just buy another lock
Eta: if you're not concerned with the actual lock (which you shouldn't be) bolt cutters should get through it .
Posted on 11/7/16 at 3:47 pm to ForeverLSU02
quote:
I didn't know if you guys had another lubricant suggestion that may work
I suggested one
Posted on 11/7/16 at 3:50 pm to ForeverLSU02
Hit it with a hammer
Soak it with good penetrant or acetone/ATF mix
Hit it with a hammer again
Undo it
Soak it with good penetrant or acetone/ATF mix
Hit it with a hammer again
Undo it
Posted on 11/7/16 at 3:52 pm to Hammertime
If he's gotta go buy something he might as well just buy a new lock
Posted on 11/7/16 at 3:53 pm to ForeverLSU02
Drill out lock with cordless drill
Posted on 11/7/16 at 3:58 pm to PapaPogey
quote:Yeah, I saw it. I'll give it a try and if that doesn't work I'll cut the lock. Thanks
I suggested one
Posted on 11/7/16 at 4:27 pm to ForeverLSU02
KROIL
and/or maybe try to heat it up with a torch?
and/or maybe try to heat it up with a torch?
This post was edited on 11/7/16 at 4:29 pm
Posted on 11/7/16 at 4:51 pm to PapaPogey
Any self respecting baw should have that stuff in his truck
Posted on 11/7/16 at 5:05 pm to Hammertime
Breakfree clp. Gets rusty things moving.
If it works on crimping pliers used in a salty offshore enviroment it will work on anything. Not only that but they stay moving after repeated use.
Second option: kroil
I work for a lubricants company
If it works on crimping pliers used in a salty offshore enviroment it will work on anything. Not only that but they stay moving after repeated use.
Second option: kroil
I work for a lubricants company
Posted on 11/7/16 at 5:08 pm to batonrouger
Posted on 11/7/16 at 5:23 pm to ForeverLSU02
If you don't have at least two of these cans, you suck at life as a man.
Posted on 11/7/16 at 5:31 pm to DeepSouthSportsman
quote:
Drill out lock with cordless drill
Which cordless drill is the best value?
Posted on 11/7/16 at 5:43 pm to Clames
I got tired of ordering Kroil
Posted on 11/7/16 at 6:10 pm to Hammertime
I ordered a case of the king size cans about 6 years ago and have 3 of the regular sized cans. I figure I'm good for about 30 years or so...
Posted on 11/7/16 at 6:39 pm to ForeverLSU02
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