Issue: A sharp little padlock

I’m wearing one of those small Chinese Wolf Dog padlocks. The way it hangs means at least one corner is constantly pressing into my skin.

I could use a Dremel to smooth the corners, I guess, but that seems like too much effort. Plus, I’d have to do this for every padlock we use.

I keep imagining there’s somewhere out there a tiny drawstring pouch I can slip over the padlock so its edges don’t dig in. Or perhaps a small rubber cover, similar to a miniature condom, that fits over it (and is easy enough to remove when m’Lady decides she wants the lock off).

Then there are looks. I’d love something that hides the mechanism so things don’t appear quite so … padlock-like.

Any ideas?

You'll likely find this topic has come up before; give the search a go. I recall people mentioning dremels and also wrapping tape around the base, mostly to dampen noise. Creating a small bag seems like a solid concept to me, maybe even something your keyholder could assign you as a task since the discomfort is yours alone lol!! MsM’s ld

Heat shrink tubing did the trick for me back when I was using a padlock.

I've found electrical tape to be excellent for this. It comes in lots of colors and adheres really well to metal.

Filing or sanding those corners is definitely not overkill for something you'll be wearing all day and night.

I'm with Tom Allen. Years ago, I dealt with a lock that had a sharp spot. It took under a minute to correct by applying a few precise strokes from a file.

My Master lock is quite aged and has seen so much use that the edges have naturally smoothed down over time.

I just used a file on the corners and the issue disappeared. I recommend upgrading to an ABUS 65/20 lock. It's very dependable and suits all devices. Mine is ten years old now. The cheaper Chinese locks have failed me before, needing tools to pry them open. I wear my current one in the shower and around the clock for a decade, and it still works as if new. Rounding off the corners on the brass is simple with either a metal file or a Dremel.

I used to wonder why some cage makers included this lock. It looks like there's also a MARINE version available, but I haven't found one in the 65/20 size yet. Ten years of service is far superior to the twelve to eighteen months I typically get from most Master locks.