Bolt cutters | Bolt croppers | cut off a padlock

[@communityprepper6153]

Really good info and demonstration. Most would go right for the iron bend of the lock. Much easier to cut the body!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Absolutely! 👍

[@Howdidigetheeeeeeeere]

Yes all my years of being a dirty thief I was doing it “wrong” but in my defense, I WAS on drugs 😂😂😂😢

[@ianjarrett2724]

I have always wanted to do a pair of industrial cutters like this on a chain lock and then throw them on a skip like they do in the films. Thanks buddy, great instruction.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment

[@RPKGameVids]

I used a pair of bolt cutters for the first time last night to cut off a metal spring that was sticking out of the underneath of my chair. The cutters are by Cobra and are 14 inch which I believe is suitable for cutting through things which are under 10mm in thickness. The spring was under 10mm, so to my surprise when cutting through the spring it was very difficult and it damaged the jaws. I'm not sure whether I did the wrong thing or whether the bolt cutters were just very low quality.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Just saw a pair on eBay, they are very inexpensive for bolt cutters, so probably poor quality. Spring steel can be tough though! I used to have a pair of these when I worked on site, they were brilliant- kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5yxZniQlLeal7M&t

[@nrg-5003]

Thanks I will break into someones shed now and treat myself to a new lawnmower. :)

[@5688gamble]

Just use an empty coke can to make 2 strips to put between the shackle and lock body, doubt it's using ball bearings, maybe reach through the keyhole with a bradawl to move the lugs? Doubt the keyway is shielded, probably easy to rake with a paper clip bent into a squiggle and a jewellers screwdriver, if you see the ones that have a circular keyway with a line at the top, tubular pick, cost so little, aren't much harder to use than a key. Plus due to recent events you don't look suspicious if you cover your face! So CCTV is useless! The guy with the face mask is just a responsible citizen and your CCTV is worthless! And the lack of noise or evidence of a break-in (convince the insurer that you didn't leave it unlocked, your door probably isn't much better, may need one of the three most common bump keys and some special lever keys you can buy online or a little picking knowledge.) Quicker, quieter, smaller, lighter, more easily concealed, especially if you have done some reconnaissance and you know what tools to bring! Most locks are actually really bad, both the materials that can be cut with bolt cutters or, in some cases, other, smaller metal working tools, bypasses like shims or raking/picking. Get a good sturdy lock with a quality disc detainer if you value what you're locking up!

[@tanktalk2.088]

And a gun shot and a angry dog lol

[@TubeOfLaughes]

​@@5688gambleYou are a wise hamster.

[@TheRav3n]

AS YOU SHOULD!!!!

[@jjab99]

Thanks for this great tip, I would never have thought of this.

[@garthqueen]

Great tip...i would never have thought of this...yet makes sense when you think about it. Angle grinder for the win though,lol!

[@ultimatehandyman]

LOL, Nothing will stop an angle grinder ;-)

[@KingdomHiker]

Another really handy video. Thanks bud. Appreciate the channel.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@kara88bg]

Some reverse thinking, so if you want to protect your lock from being cut with bolt cutters just use chunkier lock wider than regular cutters can grasp.

[@Jay-jb2vr]

Common sense

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

Nope, you can always just cut thru the hasp as he said, easily pick the lock, or drill the lock out entirely.

[@disconeil]

That's a great tip, I am one of the idiots who has an 18ins pair of bolt croppers with damaged jaws due to cutting hardened steel. What you explain makes perfect sense! ( so why did I still go ahead and cut padlock shackles with them???) Cheers for you film. N.

[@ultimatehandyman]

It's because we watch movies and in the movies they always cut the shackle ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@cindyravine8261]

That was very helpful. I need to remove swing seats from my home playground and I think I can now figure out the best place to cut .

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful! 👍

[@neilobusk]

can see all them scallywags now...taking notes lol Last time i used mine was for cutting tree roots :) informative as always chez .. :) neil

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks Neil, they come in handy for all sorts of jobs. We have a larger pair at work but the jaws are knackered with people keep cutting through the hardened shackles. It was my mate that showed me to cut through the body ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@aktrapper6126]

Great tip, I've seen a lot of bolt cutters ruined trying to cut padlocks.

[@ultimatehandyman]

The ones at the last place I worked were ruined, with people cutting through the hardened shackle, but that's how they do it in the movies! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@artdogg50]

Ok thank you. I had a tough of a time trying to cut the steel part of a padlock last time.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I’m glad you found the video useful Thanks for the comment 👍

[@janeentumbao8690]

Helloooooooooo and thank you for this video! See if the body is brass... (Lightbulb moment!!!) Nope. It was hard plastic and dinky metal. Even better! I cut through that mutha like buttah! You saved me a $40 lock cutting fee! Thank you!!!!!!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

[@SeriousSchitt]

Thanks Ultimate, thats a brilliant tip. The biggest problem is me trying to remember it.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment

[@davetaylor2449]

I have bolt cutters I took apart. Now when I put them back together they will not function properly. What is the trick to putting these back the right way?

[@ultimatehandyman]

***** Have you tried loosening all the bolts, then squeeze the handles together before tightening the bolts?

[@silasgroenning]

Hello. Can you tell me what kind of boltcutter can cut the steelwires embeeded in car tires. Hrc values is what i can depends on, to make any decision on getting the right kind of cutter, right?

[@TheGeezzer]

Yep, super hard shank...no probs just snip straight through the soft underbelly. And they still make padlocks like this all the time. The steel bodied padlocks can be snipped through as well, they are never hardened...I've done a few of them....for science!

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Diamond Geezer Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@suzannekate22]

Thank you for this I was really struggling! 👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it helped!

[@josechavez6979]

Most helpful video ever. Gracias amigo!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks 👍

[@copelandaa]

Excellent tip, wouldn't like to try on abloy lock bodies though, they are tough locks!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Absolutely, A few weeks back someone had jammed something into the key hole in one of the disc padlocks on my lock up garage- I had to remove it with the cordless Angle grinder. Thanks for the comment

[@anotherjay973]

if it's a generic off brand lock, and the thing you need to get it off of is sturdy enough, just whack it with a hammer until it unlocks.

[@Barsvisualized]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

I use a portapack and hydraulic shears. Same as firefighters jaws of life but a little smaller.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Cool ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@BeardyRebel]

Amazing how much power is channelled into those jaws due to the cutters design. I take it that wasn't your neighbour's shed in the early hours? .... LOL

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes Kev, the leverage is immense especially if you get a large set. My mate went home with the key in his pocket, so it was easier to replace the lock than drive to his house to get it ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

6 years too late, but you can also get two pieces of pipe, slide it over the handles and increase the leverage again, making it even easier.

[@tgpfireandsecurity8786]

Handy piece of equipment there.

[@paullopez_ai]

Excellent!

[@anilabbaraju1]

nice review I have seen all ur vedio all r good

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thank you ;-)

[@whotusay750]

Any other really useful video. Cheers !

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment

[@garvielloken3929]

awesome tip

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad you think so!

[@thatowllookshappy]

Supposing i want to cut a few spokes off from my bike, i had a feeling five from the front wheels and three from the back would be ok. Not bad, its good the way its more smoother and also responsive,...

[@ultimatehandyman]

I would not cut out any spokes unless you want the wheel to be damaged.

[@hassanmccollum679]

awesome video.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@leebenjamin1976]

Do you know what bolt cutters easily cut through the worlds thickest chain , if so , what is it , not being a saw ? .

[@ultimatehandyman]

An angle grinder?

[@leebenjamin1976]

Thinks for the info. .

[@MoonGamingInHD]

Ill invest on a bolt cutter instead of paying my clamping fine

[@ultimatehandyman]

Cordless angle grinder is better ;-)

[@MoonGamingInHD]

Looks nice, but a little too pricey for me :(

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

Just look for a pair of hydraulic shears, you can buy electric, hydraulic or even air operated ones. They work like the fire service jaws of life. Best purchase ive ever made. We rented a car in the uk and some idiot clamped it, cut the clamp into pieces and scattered it all along the footpath. Hahaha

[@JohnPatrick58]

That's such a good tip, I see that just the replacement jaws alone for my Record 369 are over £80, thanks. John from sunny Devon

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment John ;-)

[@johnryder1713]

The jaws on a 36 inch one I have won't open, and one bolt, the one closer to your hand is missing, when I tried putting a new bolt in it bent, does it have to pass through the part on the handle or hold it down with its head, to make the jaws open or why would that happen?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Not sure about that, sorry. I’m assuming the bolt is the correct grade for the bolt cutters? 👍

[@johnryder1713]

@@ultimatehandyman Could all happen to be a good enough bolt as its only a normal commercial bolt, maybe I'll try some others

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yeah, I’m pretty sure that the bolts will be high-tensile. Some lower grade bolts might not be up to the job 👍

[@johnryder1713]

@@ultimatehandyman Thanks, I must try for something a bit better

[@basedbari6680]

Cheers lad I've got a new bike now

[@ultimatehandyman]

😂

[@edward_grabczewski]

Who's the manufacturer of your bolt cutters?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I think they are either made by Eclipse or Record 👍

[@Toms_Short_Movies]

Also don't put your body weight on cheaper hollow bar bolt croppers. Once the bar kinks their only good for the bin.

[@JAMMASTERconnor]

Hi, I have a pair or old sheffield record 936 bolt cutters. How do you adjust the jaws as there is a slight gap. Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm not sure if you can adjust them or not! Are the blades not worn?

[@JAMMASTERconnor]

***** no, there not really worn. Go through rybar like butter aswell as large chain. Just small items like say a hasp. It just crimps it.

[@garthqueen]

there is an adjusting screw on the side of both handles(or should be)...tighten them up and it will close the jaw up.

[@zb7133]

Can this cut netal or steel wires?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, easily! You can easily cut rebar etc. with these 👍

[@Mandy8580]

what do you recommend if the lock is thicker than the one you cut?

[@ultimatehandyman]

An angle grinder and thin slitting disc. You can use bolt cutters on the hardened shackle part but it will damage the teeth.

[@Mandy8580]

Thank's for your video and your advice. We have a padlock that seems to have rusted, and when I tried unlocking it, I broke the key inside the padlock. Time to go tool shopping :)

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome. Good luck with it ;-)

[@dorothyedge2747]

I'm gonna try this, as I have lost my padlock key and can't find them to save my life. Lol

[@ultimatehandyman]

👍

[@dannyobrien7140]

How big are the cutters that you used?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I think they are 24 inches, but not 100% certain without checking.

[@Scorpzino]

how many inches were the bolt cutters

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm not sure without looking. They are either 24 inch or 36 inch.

[@Jeannescott]

Wouldn't it be easier to cut through the shackle then the body?

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, the shackle is made from hardened steel. If you look at a lot of bolt cutters that have been used on the shackle, you will see that the jaws are damaged and have gaps in them- this is because they have been used to cut through the shackle. Sometimes you don't have a choice, but it is best to avoid cutting the shackle if possible.

[@Jeannescott]

@@ultimatehandyman Thanks for the explanation!

[@Chotabear]

What make are these bolt cutters ?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm not 100% certain without checking, but I think they are record/Irwin

[@robertjensen1048]

Use a 44 magnum pistol with FMJ rounds. Works better and you won't mess up your expensive bolt cutters.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I would do if we were allowed guns in the UK ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@AKA_Gee]

Thanks I lost the key to my key on my locker and need to sneak in bolt cutters to get the lock off before end of school

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment

[@charlesmcguffy]

Just use an angle grinder like a criminal would.

[@Jay-jb2vr]

Nah...too loud..

[@therealKINDLE]

You enjoyed that! I heard Chuck Norris eats Padlocks with his cornflakes.

[@duckgoesquack4514]

R.I.P lock

[@ultimatehandyman]

LOL

[@terry987654]

was there anything worth stealing? lol

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, LOL ;-) My mate went home with the key in his pocket the day before ;-)

[@dicksdan3942]

what in the hell is a arding part we call it harding part ha ha

[@ultimatehandyman]

If you are going to take the piss out of someone with an accent at least use the correct grammar and spelling or you could end up looking like a fool. It's "hardened" ;-) Ha Ha

[@TotalMishap]

That's why his name is "dick"... as in dick head.

[@dicksdan3942]

no my name is dick because anybody that uses there real name, in todays social network, is asking for trouble

[@cosmonaut379]

hardening...

[@leannebell4682]

What brand is that cutter?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Eclipse Thanks for the comment 👍