ABUS 82/63

Difficulty Notes

The lock is described as difficult relative to other orange belt locks (like the Master Lock 150). It is noted as having a tight keyway which causes binding and makes it hard to pick. Some users found it took a long time or required a thinner pick.

Sources (r/lockpicking):
- u/SenatorCrabHat (5pts): 'I am still having trouble with my Abus 82/63 and it is an orange as well'
- u/SenatorCrabHat (3pts): 'ABUS 82/63 padlock gave me some trouble for quite a while. other folks have found it hard as well'
- u/Mahargi (2pts): 'the key way is so tight I can't get past the 3rd pin'
- u/fittytuckz (3pts): 'had a little trouble with the tension tool on such a small lock'
[confidence: high]

Picking Notes

Users mention using a tension tool and picking pins sequentially ('hit one pin', 'get past the 3rd pin'). One user notes the lock makes a satisfying 'pop' when opened.

Sources (r/lockpicking):
- u/MisterNoisy (2pts): 'make the most satisfying 'pop' when you get an open'
- u/Mahargi (2pts): 'I can't get past the 3rd pin'
- u/fittytuckz (3pts): 'got there in the end'
[confidence: low]

Tension Tips

The small size (3cm) of the 63mm version makes applying tension difficult, requiring a smaller tool.

Sources (r/lockpicking):
- u/fittytuckz (3pts): 'I bought the lock used and didn't realize it was only 3cm long so I had a little trouble with the tension tool on such a small lock'
[confidence: medium]

Bitting Variance

The lock has a non-removable core. It is available in various sizes (63, 70, 90). The keyway is consistently described as very tight, sometimes causing binding or preventing the user from reaching certain pins. It is categorized on the 'orange belt' difficulty ranking but is often considered harder than other locks in that category.

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