Aim to round the shim so that its shape fits the lock shackle. Your shim is now finished. Use the shim on a padlock. Some more advanced locks will require you to use two-one shim on each side of the shackle. Using a shim takes a bit of practice. Fortunately, you can make many shims out of a can, and once you get the hang of it, the process will become much easier. Once you have driven the shim into the shackle housing, take the tabs you created and pull on them from side to side.
Even if the shim itself doesn't move, this motion is vital to opening the lock. Some locks require that you insert a shim into both sides of the shackle both holes where the shackle enters the lock. If you can't seem to get the lock open with one shim, try two. Once you hear a click similar to that of when you pull an unlocked shackle out of its housing, the lock will be able to be opened. Yes No. Not Helpful 3 Helpful Not Helpful 14 Helpful Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
These shims also work well on combo locks if the tip of the shim is rounded rather than being pointier. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. Not all padlocks can be opened with shims, particularly those with a double-ball locking mechanism. Most older locks, and many of the cheaper newer locks can be opened, however, so give it a try before you resort to cutting a lock or calling a locksmith. Commercial shims come in several different sizes, each specialized for locks of different sizes.
You can simply adjust your cuts if you find that you need a larger or smaller shim than the one produced with these instructions. Shims can also be made with a variety of other household items, including the metal pieces on 3. Never use a bent or torn shim in a lock; the tip can snap off and prevent you from being able to shim it again.
These shims, like all shims even those produced commercially will eventually wear out. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 1. What may work even better than a can is a metal clothes hanger that has been flattened with a hammer. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website.
Be the first to review this product. Only registered users can write reviews. Please, log in or register. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Flatten the can somewhat, either the whole thing or one side.
Just squeeze it until it's fairly flat, try not to crumble it too much, we're hoping to get a fairly flat piece of metal out of the deal.
Fold the flat part sharply into a point. Perhaps wiggle it back and forth a few times until the metal starts to give a little, showing through the label. Then flatten it and rip it as one would a piece of paper. Keep ripping through the can until it's mostly severed.
It will rip easily once the initial tear has been made. If you can, attempt to get one or more sides fairly straight as this will be useful later. Be careful, this stuff is pretty sharp, so try not to brush against the edges or corners. Rip off the top and bottom, leaving you with a nice sheet of aluminum. Keep doing the same thing you did at first, fold a small point, possibly wiggle it a bit and tear as straight as possible. Reduce it to a piece about half an inch by three inches.
It's not terribly picky, but one side needs to be as straight as possible. If it goes bad, pick another sliver from the larger piece and try again. Tear, by the same method, a slit down the center of the piece about half way through it. Fold the outer end in half. Repeat on other side. It's helpful if you can angle both tears a bit away from the center, perhaps even get it a little wavy. Only 8 left! This Weatherproof plastic tip card, is a basic overview of how to make and use a padlock shim from commonly found materials.
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