Padlock Shims - How To

This is a quick and simple description of padlock shims and how they work, as well as how to use them. Please comment, rate and ask questions!

Swingfire,

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• locks
• lock picking
• padlock
• shims
• padlock shims
• how to

[nesbitt615]

Have you ever tried an American Lock padlock? While the shackle is open the key will not come out until you close the shackle I was wondering if this will effect the shims effect

[swingfire]

@nesbitt615 American lock padlocks design won't allow them to be bypassed by shims. Instead of a free spring loaded locking mechanism, they utilize round steel balls that move in and out of grooves in the plug of the lock. When the lock is closed, the balls rest against between a the shackle (partially in the groove) and the plug. When a key rotates the plug to the unlock position, it exposes grooves or "holes" that allow the shackle to spring open, pushing the balls into the opposing grooves.

[AnThOnYrox8]

where did u get these tools from

[swingfire]

@AnThOnYrox8 wwwDOTlockpickcanadaDOTcom



[crackerms0100]

do you try s&g 8077

[nesbitt615]

@swingfire Thank you, The Military uses these locks exclusively and I was wondering how secure they really are. know anything about "bumping"them or picking?

[slaw88]

Man good job, but where the heck can i get some of these toolsss, im just feininnnn