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?

[237SJ]

I don`t know if it would work with a rusty padlock but we used to have a trick for opening padlocks at work that wouldn`t open. Hold a cup of boiling water up to it and dunk the padlock in. The metal expands and I`ve seen it work but as I say, it might not work with rust. Worth a try though.

[xstitcher]

I saw my son get a padlock open be giving it a good whack with a sturdy hammer.

[xstitcher]

I once left a rusty nail overnight in coca cola. It was just as rusty the next day!

[Hopkirk]

Try it again tomorrow.

The oil/WD40 will have worked overnight and it might open easily.

Perhaps wedge the padlock upside down to allow the oil to penetrate.

[jennyjoan]

too many answers on this trivial subject. hack it open with whatever. jjcon

[jomifl]

You might find the chain easier to cut than the padlock whichcould be hardened steel.

[tonyav]

I know that it may sound obvious but there is usually a very small hole on the bottom of a padlock, if you haven't already tried put some releasing oil in the lock through the small hole so it reaches the workings inside.

[society]

Gness would be around soon with her chainsaw.

[tonyav]

gawd help us !.