(013) How to Shim Open Padlocks - soda can shims

[@klounpound6945]

Skills like this are the kind people need.

[@keepermovin5906]

All in all cans are ranked just below duct tape, WD 40, and zip ties for usefulness.

[@LockNoob]

👍😁

[@danthelambboy]

There are plenty that you cannot shim, for example the abus padlocks which use a ballbearing which deadlocks into the shackle. It is not spring loaded and canot be pushed back without the barrell turning

[@jimbeckwith5949]

Hi, I need to devise a purchase order that is under about $100/£80 for business purposes. I have a legitimate use for this and am already the go-to guy for bump-key lockpicking as many keys have been lost in handovers. What is the best set you can recommend? What I mainly lack now is torsion bars.

[@DeadlyVenomKing]

Also u can find shims on ebay

[@LockNoob]

Good to know :-£

[@keepermovin5906]

If you want to wast your money (and if you need to shim a lock you probably don’t)

[@goodjohnhunting]

Better Call Saul brought me here lol

[@sampatel7671]

Me too. He used foil.

[@LockNoob]

Cool!

[@samseamonster]

Hahaha me to mate

[@charlesalready]

I'm still trying to say "plastic practice padlock".

[@LockNoob]

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[@ИльяВитцев]

@@LockNoob wut

[@Lucia4377]

just say clear

[@jamesmarcoccio5974]

.me too... Can't even mentally say it correctly

[@starlomor]

Thank you so much for this! I tried this for a U lock and it worked.

[@geoffreycasey875]

Great video. Thanks 🇮🇪🍀

[@LockNoob]

Thanks :-)

[@garyhubbartt8351]

Good video makes it look easy to do!

[@LockNoob]

Thanks :-)

[@annawhistles]

They used a coke can shim to get my SD/SIM card out of my phone when the tray got stuck in there. Seem like handy things.

[@robc248]

I tried to make the shims exactly like that today but they just bent while I tried to shim them in. Was using a coconut water can. Maybe not all cans are alike?

[@LockNoob]

It’s a bit of technique I find

[@1pcfred]

Some coconut oil might have helped? Aluminum is kind of grabby so lube helps it slide. I'd put a bit of thin oil down into the lock before shimming it. Just let some soak in. Metal on metal is friction.

[@ricksteegers2698]

@@1pcfred like wd40 or coconut oil?

[@1pcfred]

@@ricksteegers2698 any liquid has lubricating properties. Some are just better than others are.

[@ricksteegers2698]

@@1pcfred really I had no idea

[@vicenterivera5693]

Will try it. Thanks!

[@nathanm3639]

Does it work with combination locks too?

[@fancysheep2393]

Yes

[@youtubegarbage7876]

How many woozles in 2 inches?

[@leejohnson7293]

This is great, but I am sure a lot more difficult when it is actually in use and you can't manipulate it any which way you want.

[@KeldorDAntrell]

That's why he recommends making a few and using them gently. Like anything, it takes practice.

[@Karmah01]

Maybe a pencil would be a good tool to use to shape the shim? Just a thought.

[@KeldorDAntrell]

The actual barrel of the padlock is best because that's what it has to fit against. A pencil or the like would help in preparing it to go onto the barrel.

[@draizwrm]

Would it not? Be easier & more symmetrical to draw the shim on the strip of metal beforehand, instead of cutting it freehand, the shim might even work a little smoother, could even smooth the edges of the shape with an Emory board or 300 grit sandpaper so it slips snd turns easier, since it's hobby time, maybe some silicone lube on the shackles or shim, no.. I'm not trying to be factitious, attention to details always makes things better

[@gibbyrockerhunter]

Don’t forget, sometimes the biggest enemy of a good plan is a perfect plan. In this case, it’s more of a quick dirty trick so the more detailed it is and the longer it takes, it’s no longer quick. Feel free to do you obviously. But for one time use, made on site tools it may not be worth while. If you have the time before hand, it would probably make more sense to make one out of a much stronger alloy.

[@mrkultra1655]

Thanks

[@Steve-qz4li]

I doubt the master lock would of been that easy...How come you didn't try it on the video ?

[@noodle67]

Have you seen a master lock before?

[@Argantonis]

I didn't know Kronenbourg made soda.

[@mikestone9129]

But I'd like to see you shim that Master. A cheap plastic practice lock is a joke, my dog could shim it.

[@LockNoob]

I remembered this video wow it’s a real blast from the past!

[@562.ch3nt]

Bruh moment when my dad found all my beer and put it in his fridge with a pad lock so now I’m here😭😭😭

[@jaspertipper9649]

iMovie 😂

[@LockNoob]

I’m using Luma Fusion now :-)

[@TheBros2theend]

God bless heal and save you

[@LockNoob]

Thanks 🙏

[@zakkw788]

Ave Satanas

[@vadimnesen8060]

Easy way to cut your fingers lol

[@KeldorDAntrell]

Absolutely. Did he advise great care when cutting and handling cans cut into shims?