Pick'n a padlock

[tonup]

I need to break into my own job box. I have a big 5'x 5' job box on a piece of property we own with misc. tools in it. I never lock the side locks due to knowingly not having a key. I just use a padlock on the front. Well shit, some how the side lock got locked and I can't get into it. It is recessed into the box meaning something/one had to push it so bolt cutters are out. I'm no thief but I now need one. How can I get this lock opened short of torching the box? I know they used to sell pick sets at the auto places but do they work?

[MikeyZ]

Did you try googling it?

Also, a locksmith might be able to help you out if you know one...and if you dont it shouldnt be THAT expensive to have him help you out.

[R7]

I have no idea how to pick ant type of lock, but a similar thing happened to me at work, only I forgot the key at home which was 1.5 hours away. I borrowed a 4" cutting grinder and cut the box around each lock and removed the whole locking mechanism, took about 10 minutes. I was able to work all day and when I brought the box back to our shop, the yard guy welded the peices back in, works as it did in the past

[gadget]

Here you go. Simple instructions. Good luck.

YouTube - How To Pick Any Padlock or Combination Lock

[TheIglu]

Picking locks is pretty easy most of the time, especially for simple locks like those. You'll need to know which direction it turns to unlock and have a small flat head screwdriver.

Put the screwdriver in on the non-tumbler side of the key opening just enough to be able to put a rotational force on the lock (like if you were trying to unscrew it like a flat head screw). Apply gentle pressure, VERY gentle. Now while you are doing that with one hand, take an even small screwdriver or a straightened paper clip and go straight into the key-hole on the tumbler side of the key opening. Push the end of the paper clip on the inside of the lock towards the outside of the lock cylinder and pull towards you slowely. You'll feel all the tumblers clicking. What you need to do is keep doing this until some of them stay in place. Once they all fit into their proper alignment, they will stick due to your gentle rotational force. Few swipes/jiggling on the tumblers and you should be able to turn the lock.

Done it a million times. People are so surprised when they realize how easy it is to pick a lock.

[TheIglu]

Here you go. Simple instructions. Good luck.

Good resource, but his combination padlock isn't the issue. It's the keyed locks.

[TheIglu]

Here ya go, explains it just like I did, but with a whole lot more blond girl.

YouTube - How To Pick a Lock

[tonup]

I guess that is no different than the kits you can buy. I just hope it works on the horizontal. I can guarantee I'm yankin that lock off once/if I get it open.

[andrew]

can you drill the lock out ?

[LaRNZ]

how far are you from tewksbury ma? i can pick it no prob. drill it worst case scenario

PS sometimes there is a code stamped on the btm of the padlock... but rarely. typically starts with a A (ex. A272)

shouldnt be too hard to pick, usually a master number 5 padlock, 4 pins. but if it is a newer one is has "bump stop", which can be a tad more difficult.

http://www.masterlock.com/cms/keying...y_enhancements

[BluGixxer]

If your keyed locks are decent master locks , they might be difficult to pick for a first timmer, but you could get lucky.
Try watching the first video with the tin can trick , that should work , if it doesn't, get a 14 yr old punk kid to try , I'm sure he will have better luck.
When all else fails , BFH and a dirrect hit down one the body of the lock . Being a job box , it should be sturdy hasp to pull against, prop it out of its recessed hole ,and possible a large punch to get a dirrect hit , or if you can get 2 good prybars through the lock like a scissor , and pry open.
If you want to make the prybars, get 1/8"x 1" flat stock cut notches in them a few inches back so to act lick scissors,or drill hole and put bolt , another notch the dia of the lock , on the outside to grab the loop of the lock so the pry bar doesn't slip when you apply pressure,pry and open lock.
But the tin can trick is better

[LaRNZ]

jobox's im familiar with not go for the tin can trick b/c you cannot get to the shackle, its all underneath the box itself. the only party of the padlock exposed is the btm with the cylinder...

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/NEmyxnTuwrg/0.jpg

[BluGixxer]

Sounds like someones going to learn how to pick locks,
Or see if you can get a big slide hammer up beside the lock body,
I don't think drilling will bring much success, I could be wrong.
But if you can get something like liqued nitrogen and freeze it ,then smack it a good one.

[tonup]

jobox's im familiar with not go for the tin can trick b/c you cannot get to the shackle, its all underneath the box itself. the only party of the padlock exposed is the btm with the cylinder...

Yeah, the only thing exposed is the key hole and that is even recessed into the box frame a little. Aint no way I can even pry anything. Its 5' tall and has a double hinged lid so everything is locked in from top to bottom. At worst, I see my 300 win mag coming out............Nah, I'll try pickin.

[dhuze]

If you don't have a key drill the lock. All you need is a 3/8th drill bit and drill the brass out and it falls apart. It takes about 20 seconds. Then buy a new lock and stop loosing the key.