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after the winter I went to open the padlock on my shed and although it looked a bit rusty and was a bit stiff it opened. Now it absolutely will not budge, I tried drizzling oil into it, didn't work. Any ideas please?
Women and cats will do as they please and men and dogs should get used to it.;)
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Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.
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Is that 'normal' oil or a penetrating oil like WD-40? You might have more luck with the latter.Fiscal drag, that's my problem. Too many people dragging on my fiscals.0
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More oil, more time.
That's pretty much it realy. You might try little bits of oil in three places - the keyhole (obviously) the hole where the hook/bar goes into, and around the edge of the hole the hook/bar comes out of.
The thinner the oil you use the better, but really, if it's been left all winter it can take quite a bit of time for the oil to work its way in. That's why the thinner the better.Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.DTFAC: Y.T.D = £5.20 Apr £0.50
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Squeak it opened after the winter that's the annoying thing. It was cooking oil
that's all I had will try again and wait. Women and cats will do as they please and men and dogs should get used to it.;)
Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.
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I'd say use a thicker oil to let it soak in
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Engineers use oil called Penetrating Oil to sort out rusty things. It's very thin so it can slide easily in between rusty parts and soak well in. Thicker oil such as cooking oil just takes rather longer to do this.
You'll be fine as you are if you give it enough time
Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.DTFAC: Y.T.D = £5.20 Apr £0.50
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DONE! Thanks so much for replies can always rely on this site, big thumbs up.Women and cats will do as they please and men and dogs should get used to it.;)
Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.
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Good news and thanks for letting us know
Now then:- The cooking oil isn't designed for this job and is likely to dry out and go all thick and gooey. You need to use something like white spirit or paint brush thinner if you have any around (I don't know if vinegar will work) and wash out the lock.
Let it dry thoroughly.
Then use a proper engineering oil. Like sewing machine oil? (if you have one), a couple of drops of car oil? (if you have one) just so long as it isn't a food based one.Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.DTFAC: Y.T.D = £5.20 Apr £0.50
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Thanks again Squeky for the education and by the way CONGRATULATIONSWomen and cats will do as they please and men and dogs should get used to it.;)
Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.
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You're welcome, and thanks. Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.DTFAC: Y.T.D = £5.20 Apr £0.50
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shouldn't this be in our diy forum
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