Things You'll Need:
- Bolt cutter Hacksaw Hammer Canned dust remover
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Step 1
Purchase a bolt cutter from a hardware store. A large bolt cutter will perform the job better than a hand tool. Most bolt cutters cost less than $30. A 36-inch bolt cutter is usually sufficient for cutting most brands of Master Lock.
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Step 2
Consider using a hacksaw if the bolt cutters are not sufficient. A hacksaw will take longer and make a significant amount of noise, but it eventually will eat through the lock.
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Step 3
Use compressed dust remover (also called "compressed air") to make the lock brittle, and then crack it with a hammer. Apply the dust remover to the lock. It will be coated in frost. Then, rap it with a hammer. The lock should shatter.
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Step 4
Contact a locksmith. Most locksmiths will simply use a bolt cutter and then charge you significant amount of money.
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Step 5
Avoid breaking the law or the appearance of breaking the law. Cracking a lock without permission from the owner is a crime. In some states, possessing specialized lock-picking tools is a crime. To avoid any trouble, be prepared to present identification and other clear justification for breaking a lock if performing the operation in public.
