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    These keys were in a basket at my grandparents' house. I think they are really neat and I was just wondering if anyone thought any of them were particularly interesting?

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    Those 2 padlocks are very cool! Do they operate?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jeffmoss26 View Post
    Those 2 padlocks are very cool! Do they operate?

    They do not seem to work. The keys will turn but the shanks will not slide.

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    I am guessing they are rusted shut...

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    If you said they key will turn but because the shackle not open. The best you can do it spray a can of Nut-Z lube or Nuts-Off as both of these can to loosen rusted or corrosion. What you do it spray into the keyway and around the shackle leave it over night. Than get a can of Brake fluid or Carburetor cleaner spray that into the keyway and around the shackle. Repeat this a few time or whatever it take. If you get the shackle open than do the same again to clean the inside.

    I use to have a few lock that was so rusted that i finally got them to open. It take time but it work....Timothy...

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    PB Blaster or Kroil would also work.

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    If you really want to clean up those padlock, Adrian Weber and other has some information of how to do it. Go here it give you some idea http://www.antique-locks.com/showthr...d-old-padlocks.

    Let us know how you doing.....Timothy...

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