This thread is inspired by Gavin's thread: http://www.antique-locks.com/showthr...b-Padlock-Help, which has brought out into the open one aspect of forum dynamics.

Brian, Thanks for giving me your expertise regarding the padlock..As I said at the start I have no idea about padlocks and looking for some help which you have been good enough to do.
However,I would just like to say I find certain people's comments quite arrogant and condescending and take great pleasure in thinking they know it all,there's away of saying things!!!