- Padlock shims are formed pieces of thin yet stiff metal designed to take advantage of mechanical imperfections and tolerances in the latching design of some popular brands/models of locks
- An easy way to open many padlocks is to utilize Padlock Shims. It made of very thin spring steel to fit the contour of the hasp of the lock
- Just push one down between the hasp and the body of the lock and twist to disengage the locking mechanism
