Bypass, when you dont have time to pick:
Ive used the Law Industries Quick Stick on many occasions and when used on laminated padlocks the results can be impressive. The downfall is that on some padlocks, their is the utilisation of twin retention systems on the hasp and anti shim locking bars. This means that the Quick Stick wont pop open the lock as it has two cams. Some people could not get them to open this type of lock and struggled to understand how to get them to open.
To help, I've got a simple tension wrench I had made, and a quick stick in the form of a feeler to demonstrate where to place the item and the angles required. With the key way pins at the top of the lock, place the Quick Stick into the lock where shown above and follow the track down and to the rear left of the lock. At the very back is a small hole, you may need to feel around for it, once located the end of the quick stick will slip into it nicely. Apply a light pressure and you will feel a little movement. Using the tension wrench with what feels like nothing more than your finger resting on it, press into the lock slightly and downwards towards the bottom of the keyway. The tension wrench will turn and pop open the padlock. The rear cam bypasses the required key altogether and opens both of the retention systems on the hasp.
Some old padlocks, or locks that have been outside may be dry inside which will need you to work the lock first a little. Pull out a little and move up and down, in and out to free the rear of the locking mechanism and try again. American padlocks typically dont need the addition of a tension wrench and will open without them, as will most import locks. European versions typically will require a wrench which can be made easily.
