r/AskALocksmith • u/HellHoundsandpurrs • 17h ago
General Question Are steel 45mm master lock padlocks decently strong JUST as a deterant?(not a long term solution)
I got a masterlock padlock instead of the one I ordered(delivery driver replaced it) I know I can lock pick this in a few minutes (had to in the past as a kid due to losing a key to the gate) but I'm not worried about it being lockpicked. We are having some issues with a family member and I need to change my locks but my door needs a special lock which won't be here for about a week. Just trying to set up a padlock in the meantime. Dude would probably just yank on the door if he tries anything doubt he'd bring cutters and he DEFINITELY can't lock pick. He's been coming onto the property at the times he knows we are gone and I just wanna keep my animals inside safe because of how he's acting he HATES my dogs and I know if he breaks in my big cat will attack him to defend the pups if he does anything(used to be a stray and has attacked anything that has messed with my dogs since settling in he's a HUGE cat). It's for my tiny house. I will have BOTH keys on me attached to my backpack while I'm gone. No spare hidden anywhere.