Can this be cut using a hacksaw? I know some of the Master Lock padlocks can. I would not buy it if it can be cut. Please, advise
1887887
At the sell price this is obviously cast steel, so yes, a hacksaw can cut it. However, it will take quite a while and a lot of work to cut through it, so it is still quite a thief deterrent. Might take more than one blade also. A determined thief will use a battery-powered reciprocating saw with a carbide-impregnated blade to cut through most anything you can afford. Look at bank vault locks. The best you can do realistically is make the job take so much work and time that the thief will go look for an easier target (or learn to pick locks).
1887888
No it can't unless, as another person mentioned, you have 2 weeks and 10 metal blades to go threw. Say you can saw threw the out rim that cups the puck lock, there is no where to go from there. The internal shackle is impossible to cut, simply because it is internal. That's the beauty of this Master Lock set up. Be sure to buy the Master lock puck lock with the hidden shackle and the Master Lock 770. Don't skimp on this and by a cheaper version. Master Lock has a good reputation and worth every penny.
1799194
it can be cut down and if you have access to a hacksaw that would be best. I used a serrated knife but it required some work. A hardware store might be able to cut it down to size for you in no time at all. Good luck
801717
Yes it can be cut with a scissor although you need a good one (its about 2 mm thick)
2085044
You are right, it does need to be cut - you would need to take it down to a locksmith.
351541
Yes it can be cut. You will need a sharp knife and a straight edge ruler for a good cut.
2194068
hey James!for sur you could cut it, although you'd have to be extra careful and not mess it up: it is a nice product!
1569484
I don't think so. I haven't tried that hard to get it to work but I don't have confidence in it. But then again all I did was take it to a locksmith but it wouldn't fit in their machine so it's not cut yet. It also looks slightly different than the working one that I have.
2139559
The pad is over bound with thread...if you cut it you would have to stop the raveling I think by binding it with something...
234515
I had mine cut for $2.19 at Ace Hardware. In and out of the store in less than five minutes, and the cut was spot-on. However, I live in Houston, so there are also locksmiths everywhere that also could have done it (though probably not as cheap). Whomever you asked likely thought something special was required to cut this key, but all you have to do is turn it over and cut it twice.
2029253
there is a place you could put a padlock through, but it does not come with a lock. word of warning, if you live in a windy area, make sure you secure it against a high fence or your house. the roof came off it during a severe storm here and the whole thing quickly blew over into a number of pieces that are not fixable. we had a lawnmower inside and several heavy gardening tools, but was not enough.
2156619
you have to get the blade cut at the honda store. my case broke also. My blade was fine but the way is secure onto the case, you need to get the key cut.
1362336
I would not know why it could not be cut. I would use a box cutter to do it as sissors might have a difficult time doing it.
1394125
Neither the padlock nor any of the keys shipped along with each padlock has "Do Not Copy" stamped on it anywhere, so I would say they may be copied by a locksmith. I'm not saying that Wal-Mart, Lowe's or Home Depot will not have the correct key blanks to use to copy these Master Lock padlock keys, but I also would not depend on them having them. I would also take the padlock with you where ever you go to get the key copied, so you may try out the copies before you leave, saving a return trip if they don't!
2253234
NONE of these answers help me close this knife. "thing between the knife"? WTH? Why bother to respond. "push away lock" "piece that clicks"?? Worthless guys.
1040209
No, it is aluminum which a hacksaw could make any shorter length you wish. Assuming the screw cap is correct.
225524
Yes it can be cut. This is make from a PVC material, so using a hand saw, hacksaw, table saw, etc will work. Just make sure you have a blade for plastic.
175256
Yes it is possible. There is a place under the handle for the padlock to go through.