Rusty Padlock - How Do I Remove It ?

[campbellking]

My back gate is secured with a padlock, and I didn't use it for a while. Unfortunately, I now can't get it to open at all. Have tried industrial amounts of WD40, but can't get the key to turn. Is there another solution?

[Maydup]

Are you quite sure you have the correct key?

[Old_Geezer]

Cable cutters ?
Hacksaw ?

[barmy]

I take it that you want to keep the lock otherwise it would be easier to hacksaw it off.

Also I assume the key is correct, if so try squirting 3 in 1 oil into the lock and gently twisting / untwisting the key.

[campbellking]

Definitely the right key (keys for shed and gate are on the same keyring and the padlocks are different makes)

[campbellking]

Not bothered particularly about keeping the padlock, but will try the oil option next

[Quoi]

I had to cut a padlock off with a hacksaw - it was surprisingly quick and easy to do.

[redman41]

Borrow a pair of Bolt Cutters.
Replace with new Padlock

[Peaspeculiars]

Make sure you oil in 3 places, the lock obviously, but also the top two sections where the hook/bar goes in as these may be stuck and causing the problem.
Other than that, bolt croppers.

[campbellking]

Maybe I should try one of the local criminal fraternity (do live in a street with high number of people with criminal convictions), otherwise will speak nicely to friend with serious tools

[Old_Geezer]

"Bolt" that was the word my old brain was refusing to come up with. :-(

[campbellking]

Thanks Methyl, will pop to Halfords

[campbellking]

Is it on the shelves, if so in what area (Halfords is only 10 minute walk from my house)?

[campbellking]

Thanks Methyl, have checked online and it's in stock so will wander round.

[dekkypoo]

You could try giving it a blast with a blow lamp, welding torch for a minute or two

[Graham-W]

A soak in Coca-cola will remove any rust. It's the Phosphoric Acid that does the trick along with the agitation from the bubbles.

[Khandro]

Does the key go in to its full depth? if not it could have a foreign piece of material inside by someone tampering with it. But it sounds like you will have to saw though the hasp - unless it is of hardened steel then it will have to be done with a bolt cutter or an oxy/acetylene torch.

[campbellking]

Key does go to it's full depth (padlock is on inside of gate), it just won't turn. Am going to try the penetrating oil as don't possess a blow lamp or even any Coca-Cola!