Locks that work

well that graphite lube^^^^^ worked pretty fricking well. now have a free moving lock again. noticed there's a fair bit of rust on the shackle at the locking points will have to take some wire wool to it at some point methinks.

probably delays the need for a new padlock for a little while at least though.

That graphite stuff is the best stuff for locks and is even better when the lock has a bit of corrosion, as the graphite fills in all the little nooks and crannies in the rust. It doesn't attract dirt either, like oil or grease. I have used it on locks that live outside on gates, and sometimes don't get opened for 6 months, right through the winter. Some of them are well over 10 years old now. They always work perfectly every time, despite looking completely corroded from the outside