Long Shackle Brass Padlock

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You can get this type of lock almost anywhere, and pay peanuts, or shell out forty Pounds or more. Take your choice, and buy what you need. Basically, you really do get what you pay for. You can buy via mail order or go online, but brass is heavy, and some firms charge a lot more than the true postage price, also the same applies to the cost of packaging.

Padlocks are sold as various types, and these are classed as "long ...
...staples, as well as other difficult items like chains etc. My experience of using them is on my old Navy kitbag, These locks are difficult to break into, but not impossible. You normally unlock them with a key, which is more awkward than a mortise lock for instance.

The locks are made for practical purposes, so are not designed to look pleasing to the eye, although that isn't the point, they are there to do a specific job, and they ... more

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You can get this type of lock almost anywhere, and pay peanuts, or shell out forty Pounds or more. Take your choice, and buy what you need. Basically, you really do get what you pay for. You can buy via mail order or go online, but brass is heavy, and some firms charge a lot more than the true postage price, also the same applies to the cost of packaging.

Padlocks are sold as various types, and these are classed as "long shackle" ones, this means they will fit ordinary hasps & staples, as well as other difficult items like chains etc. My experience of using them is on my old Navy kitbag, These locks are difficult to break into, but not impossible. You normally unlock them with a key, which is more awkward than a mortise lock for instance.

The locks are made for practical purposes, so are not designed to look pleasing to the eye, although that isn't the point, they are there to do a specific job, and they do it well.

These types of padlocks are available in many sizes, but remember, the lock is only as good as the door, and the door is only as good as the frame it is fitted to.

As for where they can be found, all the major DIY Superstores sell them, and although they do decent ones, they also stock the cheap & nasty ones, I am not saying these are rubbish, just not the best. You can check on their web sites, or go through catalogues if you have one.

Any impartial free advice comes from your local crime prevention officer, ask at your local Poilce station. You can go to a private security consultant, but just remember he will be on commision.

After buying your padlock, remember to oil it, and do it again avery month or so, that way it will not let you down, and last for many years.

Here is the H M Governemt website containing "Your Practical Guide to Crime Prevention". you can download the PDF by clicking the link at the bottom.
http://www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk/personalsafety.htm
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