How to Splice a Copper Padlock

While the intended purpose of a copper padlock is to keep things safe and secure, there can be instances when you will need to remove the lock itself. If you have misplaced or do not have the key for the lock, copper padlocks can be spliced or cut if necessary. With a few tools, protective equipment and some arm strength, you can splice a copper padlock for removal.

Safety gloves
Safety eye protection
Hacksaw
Replacement hacksaw blades
Jig or miter box

Instructions

- 1
  Put on your safety gloves and protective eye equipment. When cutting metal with a hacksaw, you could potentially hurt yourself by accidentally cutting your hand or getting a metal fragment in your eye.
- 2
  Secure one side of the padlock loop with the jig or miter box. These tools will help you hold the lock in place while you are sawing through the copper. As the padlock will be destroyed in this process, it is not necessary to worry about making a straight cut but you will make more work for yourself if you do not hold the lock steady.
- 3
  Cut through the padlock loop with a hacksaw. Take a break if necessary to rest your arm. If you feel the blade is getting dull through the cutting process, replace it with a new saw blade.

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