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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Pin tumbler problem | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: When you recombinated a pin tumbler cylinder and reassemble it I find that my key will not enter the ... A: "When I" recombinated a pin tumbler cylinder and reassemble it?????..... This does not happen to ... | |
| numbers and characters on keys | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: I have a small hotel in Greece and I use safe boxes for my clients. Many times keys are lost and the ... A: My concern would not be how much it costs you to change the lock when keys are not returned, but how ... | |
| yale safe | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: I have a older fire safe with a yale combination lock. I have the combination and have been in the ... A: If you are perceiving a problem because you are following the same operation procedure but the safe ... | |
| I have a Star "C" rate floor safe | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: I have a Star "C" rate floor safe that I do not have the combination to. We bought the safe back in ... A: It is possible to "spy" the combination through the key hole in the back of the lock, it is a fairly ... | |
| Mosler File cabinet | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: I got a Mosler Model SF-C4 4 drawer cabinet with a manual dial lock. It is a government safe, ... A: As is the case with "ALL" mechanical dial combination locks the operating sequence to open is ... | |
| remington rand safe combination | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: I have a remington rand safe with a 4 number combo. Do you start turning to the left or right for ... A: While the initial direction to dial a four wheel lock is most commonly to the right 5 times, the ... | |
| LAMP locks | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: I am trying to find out how to contact the manufacturer LAMP. I need a replacement lock of theirs ... A: I am sorry but this is very little to go by, I have never heard of "LAMP" if you could send images ... | |
| Creating a Schlage master key | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: Our church just purchased a large commercial building with about 25 schlage locks. Many are ... A: If you are interested in mastering the locks in your building visit a local locksmith in your area ... | |
| Major Safe Model 1718 | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: I have a Major Safe model 1718. I know the combination and when the door is open it will lock and ... A: First off do not oil anything yet. If the lock and bolt works are operational with the door open ... | |
| ilco onican | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: i moved into a new house and after a year noticed a floor safe, in my closet under the carpet.the ... A: Absolutely yes, from the person who set it! LOL! There are a number of things you could try but the ... | |
| Safe Restoration | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a J&J Taylor safe that I would like to restore, where would I find paint color information ... A: Depending on the vintage and model of the safe you have you may be able to locate one similar to ... | |
| opening armor dial safe | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: My father recently passed and left the combination to his safe in the other safe. I have dialed the ... A: Are you attempting to open "his safe", or the "other?????" safe. I can only speculate without ... | |
| All house keys suddenly stopped working | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: When my husband and I got home this evening, neither of our house keys would work in our front door. ... A: You could try wd40 in the keyhole of the Entry knob, The fact that all the keys still work the ... | |
| schlage leversets | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: how can I remove the cylinder without the key, I have opened the lock,but handle will not release ... A: In the locked position the tailpiece of the cylinder blocks the retainer in the spindle from being ... | |
| Schlage lock parts | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: Some 'locksmith' destroyed a EB series handle set. Any ides where I could buy a deadlatch and ... A: You weren't realy clear as to what was destroyed and how, you are asking for a cylinder insert? or a ... | |
| PEACHTREE 3-POINT LOCK | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I AM A PEACHTREE SERVICE PROVIDER IN CONNECTICUT, I HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THE CITADEL 3-POINT LOCK ... A: I do repair and service these doors as well, in many cases I totally replace the door systems, it is ... | |
| Mosler 5 Drawer Security Safe | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I just acquired a used Mosler 5 Drawer Security Safe from my place of employment. It has been ... A: In short NO. Contrary to the common misconception there are now "factory default" or "secret master ... | |
| peachtree swing french door handle won't turn | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: i have a door that has a 3 point lock. It work fine from the outside, but the handle won't turn from ... A: I can only suggest you call a locksmith to come out and service your door. I do work on this ... | |
| Vulcan Floor Safe | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to find someone who might be able to give me an idea of the value of one of these ... A: Like I tell everyone asking about the value of items like this, the value of "collectables" is ... | |
| Combination Change Keys | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: My great grand-dad left me a bag 7 or 8, 3 wheel chage keys for Eagle and Seargent & Greenleaf ... A: The value of items like these is purely subjective, meaning it is only worth what someone who wants ... | |
| Broken mortise | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I replaced the cylinder in the mortise lock on one of the doors to my apartment today. After the ... A: STOP! These type of matters require a scientific approach to solving them. First you need to ... | |
| Older Yale Rim Lock | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: When closing the door at a Cottage I accidentally engaged the safety button on the inside portion of ... A: That button should not remain engaged when the door shut the latch should either deadlatch in which ... | |
| set screw on antique mortis lock | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: When I push a thin metal stick into where the set screw goes it pushes out these pins in the ... A: You need a locksmith! There are a number of issue I see in the pictures you sent the cylinder ... | |
| Weiser handleset | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 18 year old Weiser handleset 2 piece doorset and the deadbolt on the top inside has failed ... A: If you can attach a picture of what you have and the parts you need I may be able to mail them to ... | |
| Smartlinc key pad repair course | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I will like to know how to repair electronic key pad such as Lagard Smarlinc keypad and other. A: To be honest due to the nature of these products and their demanding applications Repairing these ... | |
| Weiser handleset | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 18 year old Weiser handleset 2 piece doorset and the deadbolt on the top inside has failed ... A: I wouldn't, but to be honest if you shop around they may have something suitable??? I am attaching ... | |
| Weiser handleset | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 18 year old Weiser handleset 2 piece doorset and the deadbolt on the top inside has failed ... A: It sounds to me like you have a WD4371. This was the grade one double sided deadbolt, and it has a ... | |
| Grandmaster keys | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I am the Maintenance Manager and I have 6 buildings each building has a master key I had a grand ... A: No I can not, To begin with the preparation is in the locks not the keys. You need to call the ... | |
| Old safe combination lock | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: Our church has an old 2 door safe that has a bad combination lock - it fell apart once. Acme ... A: Within reason anything is possible, I mean we put a man on the moon! The question is what is within ... | |
| PowerBolt 1000 Online Parts order? | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a PowerBolt 1000 lock that is requiring another PINPAD replacement. Last time Weiser replaced ... A: Forget the online thing unless you are searching for a phone number to there customer support. Call ... | |
| Safe - Purchasing Advice | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I'd like to purchase a safe for use in our home. I originally was hoping to spend less than $300 ... A: You can absolutely get a great safe for much less today then you could years ago. I would strongly ... | |
| Unknown Coin | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: i have found this coin recently and i can not find any info on it anywhere and i know it was made by ... A: OK! That sounds nice, but what exactly is your question? Better yet, rather than starting some back ... | |
| Brinks (sisco model # 5054) small safe | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I want to be able to bolt my small safe to either to the floor or the wall and cannot figure out how ... A: This is not a product I would ever sell or endorse I can only advise you to consult the persons at ... | |
| Dailing Combination | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a Cnetury Valueguard 1330, bought it in 1985, made by John D. Bush Co. Inc. I have to used ... A: The problem you are describing is far more likely to be a mechanical issue, then lack of ... | |
| CES keway to KW | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: A customer has an Andersen Frenchwood hinged patio door that they would like to have re-keyed to ... A: If what you have there is a "European" style Profile cylinder it can be replaced. I would recommend ... | |
| jammed schlage door lock | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: A door to a basement room has a Schlage lock on it (about 5 years old, bought at Home Depot). It ... A: There are a couple different issues that can affect the operation of a keyed entry knob. If you have ... | |
| schlage cyclinder removal | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I work at a apartment complex and they have schlage dead bolts in all apts. The problem is that I ... A: This may sound like a stupid question,.... but doesn't you master key work? If you need shim stock, ... | |
| Mosler Filing Cabinet with Kaba lock | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Mosler SFC-5 from an auction. The drawer is open but locked. It has a digital ... A: Considering that you did not purchase this unit new in working order with instructions and a ... | |
| simple problem hard to solve | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a storefront with a mortise lock. I am missing a set screw that holds the lock in place and ... A: If you pick up your local Yellow pages or Print directory just look under "locksmiths", call around, ... | |
| entry lock broken/jammed | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: Recently I noted that the lock was a bit harder to disengage when trying to enter the room, thought ... A: When you do replace this "keyed Entry Knob", do so with a "passage function" commercial grade 2 ... | |
| cannon safe | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: i just acquired cannon ts series fire safe. it has sg electronic lock. have to put code in 4 or 5 ... A: It could be due to a number of issues. I strongly, let me repeat STRONGLY!!!!!!!!! advise you to NOT ... | |
| Schlage aux/deadbolt question | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I found a New Schlage single cyl. deadbolt Model BC160J. It has a shell that will take ... A: You are very welcome, and a Merry Christmas to you too. Something you may not have figured out yet, ... | |
| keying multiple locks the same | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: I recently installed a Baldwin Brass dead bolt on my side door and had it keyed the same as my ... A: I am not sure what you mean by a BB lock but if you are looking for a decent Jimmy proof deadbolt ... | |
| Schlage handleset--the deadbolt | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I bought an F60SK handleset. The deadbolt doesn't install properly. There are two issues: actually ... A: If you are unable to install this "consumer grade product" even while closely following the ... | |
| CSS Safe lock | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a CSS safe which was purchased 2 yrs ago. From past 2 days, I have noticed that I can open ... A: You do not mention what model???? or the procedure you are following to lock up! The fact that you ... | |
| Bathroom door lock | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: Our bathroom dor lock was accidentally locked from the inside. The lock is the type that turns, not ... A: Now is a little late to be asking for information on how to open a "privacy knob. It is simple to ... | |
| Removal of core | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I have an AMERICAN LOCK model series 1110. This has the Chicago flat type key way. The lock is open ... A: You are asking over the Internet instead of taking it into a locksmith where someone can look at it ... | |
| mastering door locks | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I currently have an apartment complex with mastered locks. My employee who had the capability to do ... A: You should honestly call a local locksmith to come in and re-master your building if you do not have ... | |
| Schlage deadbolt model # B520 286 | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a broken dead-bolt from an earlier version of the Schlage "Plymouth" door set. I can still ... A: The problem is the tailpiece, it can be replaced but if you want to take this opportunity to upgrade ... | |
| Weiser lock thumbpeice | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: My 9 year old Weiser "welcome home heritage" single cylinder lock thumb piece will not engage the ... A: Yep replace it, ( years is pretty good, Unfortunately you can't get that gripset anymore Black and ... | |
| Your a fucking idiot | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: Why do you even bother answering peoples questions on here when all you do is berate them because ... A: If you are too lazy to type "You are" then the abbreviation is "You're" not "your", as for "your" ... | |
| non-working turn button | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I have an exterior door Baldwin lock. The inside knob has a turn button which cannot be turned by ... A: Try washing out the cylinder with WD-40, just spray it in the keyhole liberally, if it does not ... | |
| Upvc door lock | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: My upvc front door lock works ok but when I lock the door the key will not turn all the way round so ... A: If this is a multy-point lock, using a "European" or "profile" cylinder call a locksmith now ... | |
| mosler safe with mountain scene and rose under combination | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I just acquired a mosler safe depth 26" x width 33" x height 48". On the inside round plate the ... A: It is likely to be worth slightly more than you probably paid, at least to you. For a real appraisal ... | |
| schlage deadbolt | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I inserted the key and started turning and the bolt would not move. Repeated attempts to return the ... A: You could try some WD 40, but the fact that the bolt would not actuate would lead me to believe you ... | |
| Diebold new basic electronic safe got locked | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I have recently purchased Diebold safe in China. The safe is having key lock plus electronic number ... A: I am sorry about your luck, but I do not give entry advise. You will not likely receive much more ... | |
| changing the combination | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: Our company recently bought several Diebold safes used. All of the safes have the same combination ... A: You will need a key to perform this task, instructions for this operation are readily available but ... | |
| Diebold Cabinet | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I recently obtained a used Diebold office cabinet that has two locking drawers above a safe. The ... A: Yep call a locksmith or safe service company, if you bring it in you can save yourself a service ... | |
| Best Performing Grade 1 Deadbolt | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I have new doors that need new hardware and I'm searching for the best deadbolt without spending ... A: Glad i could be of help Marie; Both Medeco and Mul-T-Lock are high security deadbolts with unique ... | |
| open a safe | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I have key and combination. in what order do i turn the Dial A: General Turning Sequence Instruction NOTE SAFE MODEL ... | |
| Best Performing Grade 1 Deadbolt | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have new doors that need new hardware and I'm searching for the best deadbolt without spending ... A: Both Medeco and Mul-T-Lock offer Captive deadbolts, unfortunately you will not find this hardware ... | |
| master key | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I’m the maintenance and operations director for a 60 room hotel in NH. Our door lever locks are ... A: One way to minimize the cost of this hardware may also be to negotiate a comercial discount with a ... | |
| Who is responsible Tenant or Landlord? | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I rent my home. I was home one afternoon and right after taking my trash out, I went back inside. My ... A: You will have to check with local landlord and tenant agencies in your area for current laws or ... | |
| Corbin mortise locks | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a house that was built in 1970 using a Corbin mortise lock and cylinder. Recently I needed to ... A: If it worked up untill the point that you removed it then what happened now? I would recomend ... | |
| Replacing a mortise lock | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: We have an 85 year-old interior door from which the original door knobs and mortise lock were ... A: Visit a Local Locksmith in your area and bring a sample of what you are working with they can best ... | |
| jammed the wrong key in a motorcycle lock | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: i thought i was clever the other day and decided to see if another key will open my bike security ... A: "i thought i was clever" This usually gets people into to trouble, If you want to avoid any ... | |
| Victor Fire Master How to remove locked lock. | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a Victor Fire Master & the key broke. I took it to have a copy made & to no avail. So I ... A: Call a locksmith and have them pick it open and replace the lock, If there is a code number on the ... | |
| schlage 360 front entry handleset only works when turning upward. | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: On my front door I have a Schlage deadbolt that works fine. Beneath I have a Schlage 360 handleset, ... A: READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!! your hardware is not broken it is just improperly installed! ... | |
| Removing cylinder to change lock | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I need to remove a door handle which is a schlage to change a door lock to have the keying changed. ... A: Call a locksmith, really, I have no idea what you have there and neither do you so it is an exercise ... | |
| Hon 4 drawer lateral file problem | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I have an old Hon 4 drawer lateral file. The bottom two drawers open but the top two won't and it ... A: Call a locksmith, Honestly you have a problem that will likely get worse the more you mess with it, ... | |
| Installing a surface-mounted deadbolt | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: Hey, how are you? I'm installing a single cylinder surface-mounted deadbolt on my 1.75 inch thick ... A: If the lock works do not worry, You might be interested to look for a Yale 197 Jimmy proof deadbolt ... | |
| Removal of Double Cylinder Lock | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I recently moved into a rental and the gates in the backyard have a double cylinder lock. The last ... A: Don't touch it! It is not your responsibility! Advise the Landlord that you will gladly submit the ... | |
| X07 Key | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: Me and a coworker were changing the combo on our X07 safe. We took the small key and put it in the ... A: Well now you know why they say too many cooks spoil the broth. I will only give this advise when ... | |
| Door Knob Removel | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a entry door lock with a push button lock. I can't determine how to remove it. The knob is ... A: " The key to the lock says ABUS, but they only make padlocks." Well........evidently...... they do ... | |
| Position of Second Deadbolt | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: Patrick, I have two wood doors on which I'd like to install a second deadbolt. 1)The front door ... A: I think that you should call a locksmith. It is probably a much better idea to have your issues ... | |
| Front door lock | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a door lock with a push button lock, there is no screws or allen key to remove it? I popped ... A: There are many manufactures of this type of "keyless" hardware. It is a lazymans function that has ... | |
| Position of Second Deadbolt | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: Patrick, I have two wood doors on which I'd like to install a second deadbolt. 1)The front door ... A: It would depend solely on the purpose for installing the second lock. If it is an access control ... | |
| Mosler safe | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: "Hi if you cold give me a hand i resently purchase a Mosler safe it is very OLD i think it is a 1910 ... A: These old safes aren't as difficult to manipulate as some of the new ones today You should call a ... | |
| sentienel 14 gun safe | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: the tubular lock will spin and nothing hhappens how do I drill ths lock A: How ever you like! I am sorry but I do not give entry advice over the Internet, you can either ... | |
| saga safe key | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: i have a saga safe model # 1146, the key has snapped in half, in the lock thankfully i retrived the ... A: CHINA! Have a nice day! Actually I am not surelock holmes, I am a skilled security professional ... | |
| Existing Residential Dead Bolt Removal | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: Patrick, I am trying to remove and replace the exterior door locks on my 50 year old house (sorry, ... A: Calling a locksmith would likely be far less costly that taking a hammer to your door, There are a ... | |
| Removal of Deadbolt Lock for Glass Storm Door | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: Attached are some photos of the deadbolt for the glass storm door on my home. It is similar in ... A: I can't tell from the picture but it looks very much like an OEM product (something installed by the ... | |
| HASE-SAFE | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a data safe ( hase-safe brand) i bought it 17 years a go and I forgot the agent name in ... A: You could call a locksmith and have them pop it open for you then purchase a proper safe with ... | |
| lock cylinder | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: Titan door lock. Cylinder comes out of lock with either one of three regular keys. Any solutions. ... A: Buy a new lock! No really that is not a smart ass answer BUY A NEW F@#$ING LOCK! You are asking a ... | |
| Replacement Key | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I have an 1100 Model Sentry Safe, Serial #224066 Lock W and have lost the last key of the original ... A: Pick it open or open it up with a screw driver and buy a new one. Mint condition or not, It would ... | |
| Deadbolt removal | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I want to refinish a second hand front door but can't remove the deadbolt hardware. It is a ... A: Mul-t-Lock is a high security key control product without the registration card you can not purchase ... | |
| driver side door locker | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I have 1991 Camry with 4 cylinders. Recently, its driver-side locker stuck so that I could not open ... A: There are a number of reasons for this to happen it is a process of elimination to establish the ... | |
| Star Safe combination | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I Purchase this home 20 yeara ago and was doing some remodeling anf discovered we had a ground star ... A: I have no idea what you are taking about "if I start from zero or from the star emblem I would get ... | |
| Deadbolt removal | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I want to refinish a second hand front door but can't remove the deadbolt hardware. It is a ... A: The inside cylinder has a cover that conceals the mounting hardware. You have not indicated weather ... | |
| Pinning a Schlage cylinder | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a pinning kit that has Schlage as one of the cylinders it can pin. It tells me what bottom ... A: I am not sure how many locks you have on this system but those are not very good bitting codes, To ... | |
| Schlage Rekeying. | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to rekey with new keys and a master. The first cut on the new key is 8, while it is 7 on ... A: Use a different change key! Your "new key" must have a first cut at least 2 depths difference ie 9 ... | |
| door knob is not turning well, lock bolt not moving | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: My door knob is barely turning and will not cause the lock bolt. I have to turn and turn the knob ... A: It would always be nice to avoid paying a professional but the real issue here is safety. This ... | |
| door knob not freely roating | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a schlage lock that locks from inside by a knob and out side by key. for years the door knob ... A: There are a number of options. I absolutely hear you on your concern that this Knob may fail, and it ... | |
| Safe will not Open | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I have an Atlas safe, probably 40 to 50 years old. I have been using the top safe, but now I am in ... A: I thought I had responded to this question already, but here goes anyway CALL A LOCKSMITH or SAFE ... | |
| amsec safe | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: i have inherited a small amsec floor safe . i have 3 code numbers . what is the operation i turn the ... A: This is a popular dialing procedure for many 3 wheel safes starting left a minimum of 4 times ... | |
| SMALL SAFE | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: Your question was I am looking for a small strong lightweight safe with the following features. ... A: The best advice I can give you is to VISIT A LOCAL LOCKSMITH IN YOUR AREA! These are likely to be ... | |
| Deadbolt lock | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: Can I install a dead bolt lock into a metal door (that currently does not have one) without ... A: Yes. I do it all the time. There are several ways to prep the door and several products and tools ... | |
| Old floor safe | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: How old is my safe and can you tell me what type? the name of the owner has long since paced back in ... A: The best option for you is to have a local locksmith company come out and see what can be done to ... | |
| Mul-t-lock deadbolt cylinders | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a Mul-t-lock Hercular single deadbolt thumb turn cylinder, my tenant lost the thumb turn ... A: Call a locksmith to come out and service it, it may be the tailpiece inside that is damaged or ... | |
| Do Not Duplicate Keys | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Where can I go to have Do Not Duplicate Keys made from a new key from a combination front door lock? A: Do Not Duplicate Keys made "from" a new key "from" a combination front door lock??????????????????? ... | |
| WW2 field safe | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I bought an old world war two field chest, which is closed and for which I do not have the ... A: There are usually 100 numbers on the dial 1 every 3.6 degrees. use the gradations on the dial to ... | |
| Synchronized locks to work on 2 doors | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for a simple solution to lock two doors by locking one of them. This is for a 2-door ... A: This is an issue that requires some consideration. you should call a local professional to come have ... | |
| Replace Key | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a truck that came with the tool box, but the previous owner lost the key. I being ... A: Forget department stores call around until you find a locksmith who cuts keys by code, there is ... | |
| master key | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I’m the maintenance and operations director for a 60 room hotel in NH. Our door lever locks are ... A: Call a locksmith and have the cylinders mastered, however I will advise you that the department ... | |
| Synchronized locks to work on 2 doors | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for a simple solution to lock two doors by locking one of them. This is for a 2-door ... A: You first need to indicate wether this is a commercial application or residential, I would need to ... | |
| yale safe | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently picked up an old (1950 - 60) yale safe at an auction. The safe is locked and has been ... A: Really? back door combinations? I can tell you this much if "you know" about these "sometimes back ... | |
| titan deadbolt | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Recently after painting the front door and re-installing the titan dead bolt, the problem I have is ... A: Buy a better lock. Honestly I do not mean to sound dismissive but the hardware you are talking about ... | |
| door | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: My door is jammed,apart form calling the locksmith how can I open it.It has key lock and handle ... A: There are a number of reasons that your door could be stuck, the spring latch, screws sticking out, ... | |
| Yale Screwless Deadbolt | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: How do you remove a Yale screwless deadbolt. I have checked the entire lock and there are no screws. ... A: Use a hammer! Or a chain saw! Or call a locksmith who can find the screws! There are a number of ... | |
| Mosler Safe | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I really hope you can help me, I have a Mosler Safe, #181290, 21 1/2 deep.21 1/2 wide and 52 1/2 ... A: You definitely do need a locksmith. Most safes are set to customers combinations upon delivery so ... | |
| opening a safe | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: i have a star safe serial #200781 i have the combination but cant seem to get to open. please give ... A: Dial at least 4 times left ( < counter-clockwise ) past first number stop on first number Dial right ... | |
| Baldwin deadbolt | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: My deadbolt suddenly isn't working. I can lock it from the inside but when i try opening the door ... A: This problem is most commonly associated with poor installation. If the hardware is not aligned ... | |
| How to detach a USCAN Safe From Floor | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: We are trying to relocate our USCAN safe from our home we are selling to our new home. It is model ... A: Call the original service provider that installed it, sounds like he did a good job to me, He could ... | |
| deadbolt removal | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a Parker keyed deadbolt that doesn't work and i don't have keys for. Trying to remove but ... A: The screws are under the cover plate on the inside, either remove the thumbturn by loosening a set ... | |
| combo lock | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a Shaw walker filing cabinet with a combo and cant find the combination is there any way to ... A: When it comes to gaining entry, manipulating, picking or bypassing locks and locking mechanisms I do ... | |
| Yalelock | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I have lost the mounting plate for my Yale deadlock. Where can I buy a replacement A: I have no idea what kind of lock you are referring to. Yale manufacture all kinds of hardware, to be ... | |
| Mosler 302/402 combination change | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: this lock is on a container that has been open for several years and i have lost the combination. i ... A: Call a Locksmith and have them come out and service your safe. They can decode the existing ... | |
| combination deadbolts | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for a combination deadbolts that can be used on standard doors and one thick door. I ... A: http://www.kaba-ilco.com/access_control/products/simplex_7100.aspx Unican 7000 series, they are ... | |
| Brinks Safe | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I sure hope you can help and if not then at least point me in the right direction. My fiance has a ... A: "Local locksmiths have no idea" ???? Are you sure you had a Locksmith at your home? or did you make ... | |
| protectall safe key | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I bought an old protectall safe from a friend. I have the combination and I am able to open the ... A: Call a local locksmith! Look in your local yellow page directory, you will likely find someone ... | |
| Trouble with resetting combination | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Harrington, I have a second-hand 5 drawer Mosler SF-C5 safe. It came with the transport ... A: This is the type of service best performed by a professional, and honestly in a case like this it is ... | |
| Moving aHarpers Locking wide 4 drawer file cabinet | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I know I had this trouble 10 yr ago when I moved here, & am now going to be moving cross country to ... A: Remove the drawers or secure them open, You should have it serviced by a professional when you get ... | |
| Schalge AL Door lock | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Someone broke a key off in a Schlage AL80PD?? series door lock. This is the one that is always ... A: Hey Russ, this Al 80 PD you are referring to should have a rigid lever, I do not know how far you ... | |
| Mosler Safe-No combo- Need help. | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: We have a safe at our work location. Over the years, change of management and etc. no one knows ... A: You need to contact a locksmith or safe service company, I understand your want, "not to spend", and ... | |
| floor safe | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: We have an old (1970-80) floor safe that we can't open with the known combination. It looks like ... A: Call a locksmith or safe tech. Don't waste time playing around or letting friends "try it out" just ... | |
| Towers Sears & Roebuck Safe | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I was given an Old Safe,the plaque in front has the name Towers-by Sears & Roebuck - Serial # ... A: It is worth what ever you can find someone to pay. The deciding factors for the value of used safes ... | |
| Double Cylinder Lock Removal | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a high-quality security storm door with a mortise deadbolt operated by a double cylinder ... A: Yes absolutely in fact I have dealt with this problem over and over as I am sure many locksmiths in ... | |
| Older door with panelled doorknob | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I have an older exterior outer door, with a doorknob which is linked to a long rectangular metal ... A: For starters I would have to ask you what kind of store you are shopping it? You definitely aren't ... | |
| Vanguard VS-75 Safe | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a Vanguard VS-75 Serial # C 3715 many years ago from an estate sale. This safe was ... A: Your best bet would be to call a service professional out to your house or bring the safe ( if ... | |
| Scorpion Deadbolt with adjustable backset | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have purchased 4 SS deadbolts and I need to adjust the backset from 2 3/4 to 2 3/8. When I remove ... A: Contact the supplier you purchased from. I do not think you were supposed to "REMOVE" any "little ... | |
| mosler safe | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I work in a hospital that was built late 80's. One room has a large mosler yellow safe that was ... A: Q: "I wish I can open it because I'm curious." A: Call a locksmith and have it opened Q: "Can't ... | |
| lost key to a 1968 rambler | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: ok so i've recently lost a set of keys to my 1968 AMC Rambler american. i lost the originals and ... A: Absolutely call a local service provider there are a number of options, new cylinders, re-coding ... | |
| Al Capone safe | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I was checking out my friend's renovation of his restaurant's new location and he showed me a safe ... A: I did read your question completely, I am sure that the un-necessary details you added where of some ... | |
| My safe | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Andy I bought my dibold safe from Oklahoma University and use it to store documents and meds. I ... A: If this is a Dial combination safe........The only advise I can give you is to slowly and accurately ... | |
| mosler safe | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: SIR, I HAVE A MOSLER SAFE,IS THERE ANYWAY U COULD HELP MR TO OPEN IT.ALL I HAVE IS THE SERIAL ... A: I am sorry, while I do have many years experience gaining entry to Locks and Safes, information on ... | |
| Al Capone safe | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I was checking out my friend's renovation of his restaurant's new location and he showed me a safe ... A: It is "claimed" it was never opened? but your "friend" has the combination? are you expecting me to ... | |
| Old Eversafe Safe | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: My mother, who has Alzheimer's has an old safe. The plate on the front above the Yale lock says ... A: Absolutely! You can take it to a locksmith or have them come out to you. I am not sure how many ... | |
| help with amsec safe | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I recently acquired an AMSEC safe with a round door. Thats pretty much all i know about the safe. It ... A: The Value of a safe like this is fairly subjective. For what it is worth a business would likely be ... | |
| help with amsec safe | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I recently acquired an AMSEC safe with a round door. Thats pretty much all i know about the safe. It ... A: This is an early Vault design from Amsec, and a rather nice one! Amsec started building these type ... | |
| Duplicate Key and Locks | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I bought a new house about 5 years ago and I just found out that my neighbor and my house has the ... A: NO! Any request you make to the builder will be dealt with in a manner that exposes them to the ... | |
| Stack-on gun safe | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: Door has been unlocked by the electronic lock but the handle for the spindles will not turn to ... A: "Manufacturer says to call a locksmith about drilling it" sooooooo, call a locksmith about ... | |
| Herring -Hall- Marvin Safe | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I just recently purchased a Herring-Hall-Marvin safe in great working order. I would appreciate your ... A: It is worth every penny you paid for it! Or at least it is to you! Or was to you at the time you ... | |
| key stuck in core | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I have some new Sergeant cores and blank keys. I cut the key and pinned the plug. The plug turns ... A: Try pushing the core "in" towards the housing while pulling out the key, Often if the cylinder is ... | |
| Mosler Payment Envelope Box | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: We have a Mosler brand Payment Envelope disbursing box installed in our door for customers to use ... A: Call a local service provider! RE; Jeanne I am sorry you where not satisfied with my answer, it ... | |
| COST TO INSTALL DEADBOLT IN METAL DOOR | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: Can you provide me with an average price estimate to cut a deadbolt hole into a metal door and also ... A: Service and labour rates vary so I will say that it should not take more than an hour. The cost of ... | |
| Eastern Research and Engineering Company safe | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I found an old eastern research and engineering company wall safe in my closet. I remember seeing ... A: minimum 4 times left stop on 32 exactly 3 time right (twice past 93 stop on 93 the 3rd time) exactly ... | |
| stuck shut 5 drawer harpers lateral filing cabinet | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 drawer lateral filing cabinet for which 4 of the 5 drawers must be closed for the 5th ... A: If you are not a service professional experienced with the locking mechanics of these types of file ... | |
| first alert safe frs205 | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: The combination is set right the key turns too, the problem is the half moon shape knob you turn to ... A: Call a safe service company or continue to call local locksmiths until you find one that services ... | |
| Need to find locksmith to copy old key mode | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: Can't find a locksmith in Chicago and surrounding area who can make a copy of and old "The Yale & ... A: Do you have a picture of the key you are looking for, is this an old "bit" or "Barrel" key. I can ... | |
| double sided deadbolts | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: i am trying to find a heavy duty double sided lock deadbolt for my front and back door, apparently ... A: There are only 2 locks that I would recommend for this purpose either the Medeco Captive or the ... | |
| getting combination to a safe | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: i have a safe cabinet laboratories safe, i don't have a combination, but the door is open and i have ... A: There is no trick to getting the combination, it just pure and simple knowledge! You can try to find ... | |
| Combination Safe Help | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: After going through my grandfathers attic we discovered a large safe and he has the combination for ... A: It looks to me more like a list of the combinations this safe has used I would use the last one on ... | |
| Combination Safe Help | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: After going through my grandfathers attic we discovered a large safe and he has the combination for ... A: This does not look right. I would consult a locksmith or safe tech in your area and have them come ... | |
| lori deadbolt | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: this deadbolt assembly is in the door ,you use a key to enter and a key to lock from inside how to ... A: Lori deadbolts use mortice cylinders that thread into place, there is a set screw that holds the ... | |
| schlage locket removal | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I'd like to remove this Schlage "D Series" lockset from this door so I can replace it temporarily ... A: You need to remove the castle nut at the base of the spindle. Take out those 2 screws you have ... | |
| medco locks | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: How much does it cost to open remove and replace a medco door lock on a apartment door? A: This is a kind of a subjective question, but I will do my best! The cost of a new Single sided ... | |
| Mortise vs. double cylinder | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a set of old exterior wood doors with a mortise lock installed on one side. Since it's shiny ... A: Depending on the type and age of the mortise lock you may be able to buy "trim only" to replace the ... | |
| SCHLAGE BE365/FE575 vs Kwikset/Weiser SmartCode/SmartScan | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: In considering replacement of exterior locks with electronic lock; In terms of breaking & entering ... A: I do not sell or endorse any of these products and so I will refrain from commenting except to say ... | |
| New ignition switch in Pontiac Grand AM 2003 | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I've had my ignition switch replaced with a new switch at a dealer. At the time I was asked to leave ... A: Sounds like a 10 cut gm key, if your doors still work properly then I would suspect that they key is ... | |
| Ref: question | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Good day Recently installed a deadbolt lock. The original whole was not cut properly and the hole ... A: NO, use either a "Mag" plate or some sort of "scar plate" on the door. Tell who ever told you to use ... | |
| replacing springs in mortise cylinder | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Greetings from Portland, I change and rekey lock sets in a older building. I have an ilco mortise ... A: there are a few methods for removing the covers that work well but I recommend removing the core and ... | |
| safe combination lock | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: i have an old safe that i cant open up. i have the code written on a piece of paper and i couldn't ... A: first start by dialing left a minimum of 4 times past the first number 23 to ensure you have "picked ... | |
| identify & open a safe | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I was given a safe that was locked by my local american legion. Unfortunetly no one knows the ... A: I am very sorry but I do not give entry advise over the Internet, I can only tell you that you need ... | |
| lost safe combination | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a safe made by "ep Industrial co. or is it "ED"? I try to google, but no results, as it is an ... A: I have no idea where you heard such a preposterous notion, If you give it some thought I am most ... | |
| Programming a Clicker automatic garage door opener | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: My auto keyless garage door opener (description below) needs to be reprogrammed. Can you tell me ... A: The majority of these keyless/wireless units operator just like a remote, when you key in the right ... | |
| can't remove Kwikset deadbolt | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a house that has two fairly new Kwikset double cylinder deadbolts. I want to replace ... A: You have to remove the cover on the inside cylinder to get at the mounting hardware. Baldwin uses a ... | |
| ENTRY LOCK | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a door that is 2.75 inches thick and want to install a keyed entrance knob on it. The ... A: There are a number of options available to you but which one you chose will primarily depend on the ... | |
| Diebold Safe # 13567 | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: We have been donated a Diebold Safe # 13567. It has a fire classification 3 and a re_locking devise ... A: If the door is currently open, call a locksmith or safe service company, It should be very simple ... | |
| mosler safe | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I have purchased a mosler safe and I have no combo, I really don't want to drill it, I would like to ... A: BOO FCUKING HOOO! You have really hurt my feelings! I do not have and ego! Think about it! ... | |
| CES Cylinder removal W/O old key | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I had two different locksmiths look at removing the CES cylinder for re keying they could not do it. ... A: No you didn't! any "locksmith" could have performed this task. If this is a double sided ... | |
| mosler safe | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have purchased a mosler safe and I have no combo, I really don't want to drill it, I would like to ... A: I don't know if you honestly expected that this info would correspond with some magic combo that I ... | |
| How to open a vintage Herring Hall Marvin old iron safe | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: My grandmother gave me a herring hall marvin old iron safe (it says yale on the combination), i have ... A: If there are 3 numbers in the combination (most common) start by dialing left or counter clockwise a ... | |
| Challenger Safes | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Patrick, about 1 1/2 years ago I bought a Challenger safe at a public auction at a hotel that went ... A: I am not sure the exact model you are describing but it sounds like one in the DCT series that use ... | |
| TSS Safe model C3 | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I have the combination and the keys BUT the key will not insert deeply enough into the lock to open ... A: Try looking into the keyhole to see if there is some sore of debris, If there is not then try some ... | |
| locksmithing/felonies | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Can you be a locksmith if you have been convicted of a felony? A: It depends, If you are guilty of cheating in the OLIMPICS I am not sure if you would be reguarded as ... | |
| Master Key Gets Stuck | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I paid a local locksmith to generate and provide to me a master key system about a year ago. He ... A: The extra chambers or "holes" it the cores are to trap ball bearings ordinarily used during ... | |
| Jammed Door Locks | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Buick Regal Custom with power locks and the front passenger door will not open from ... A: There are a couple of different reasons for this, it is most common with a seized cylinder due to an ... | |
| Schledge BE 365 electronic code | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I know a person can pick up a car's security code w/ special equitment can the same thing happen W/ ... A: While we do carry a variety of Schlage products This line is not one of them. I am sure that if I ... | |
| old yale safe lock combination | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have read many postings for the dialing procedure for an old yale safe lock, but im not getting ... A: Forget the left to zero, if this is a 3 wheel lock box, which is most common you will dial the 3 ... | |
| Adams Rite Lock | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have an adams rite lock that would not open or close withh the lever on the inside. I took it ... A: Call a locksmith! First off if you are working on a glass aluminum door( which I would nearly ... | |
| ideal security lock | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: the dead bolt piston of my ideal security door lock doesn't fully drop down.how can i get it to the ... A: I am sorry there is just simply no excuse for STUPID! If I have offended you I am sorry, but you ... | |
| emergency unlocking | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I left a key inserted from the inside and banged shut a door that has no functional door handle from ... A: "If" it is so "Obvious" then pick up the phone! I am fully aware of the type of hardware you have ... | |
| emergency unlocking | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I left a key inserted from the inside and banged shut a door that has no functional door handle from ... A: Sounds like a European style profile cylinder, I am surprised there is no "handle" on this door, ... | |
| Montgomery Ward 9017 Safe | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: My mother purchased this safe and moved it to her house in Panama in Central America. She is now ... A: If there are 3 numbers in the combination you could try standard dialing left 4 times to 1st stop ... | |
| unknown key | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: i found a key and have no idea what it might be for. on the key are the letters LSDA and below the ... A: My first question would be where did you find it? My second question would be why is it so important ... | |
| ideal security lock | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: the dead bolt piston of my ideal security door lock doesn't fully drop down.how can i get it to the ... A: Ideal? you have children? living in a house with "Ideal" locks on the doors? Replace it! Honestly It ... | |
| ex mod safes | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: i have and ex ministry of defence safe, five combination numbers starting 5 right then 4 left then 3 ... A: The "dial up point" or mark you would dial to open the safe to would be at 12 o'clock that would be ... | |
| Nashua mortise | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an old Nashua Mortise lock that I want to use. When I got it, no key and didn't appear to be ... A: If you aren't going to lock it I would recommend you take it in to a local locksmith and have it ... | |
| Diplomat 100 Safe | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: A church in Columbus, Ohio has a Diplomat 100 safe that they no longer have the combination to. They ... A: Yes! Absolutely. The cost of this procedure will be relative to the rating of the safe. ... | |
| ex mod safes | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: i have and ex ministry of defence safe, five combination numbers starting 5 right then 4 left then 3 ... A: If this is a 5 wheel safe lock ( 5 numbers to dial ) then you must begin dialing a minimum of 6 ... | |
| Trim piece won't reattach | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I just installed three double cylinder Schlage Accent deadbolts - they come with an approx. 1" ... A: No, you are not supposed to glue them on. tighten the mounting hardware by hand slowly making sure ... | |
| Schlege Electric keypad deadbolt | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: Are these more secure than regular deadbolt since lock picking and bumping are becoming more common? ... A: No, Not advised, and Possibly but again not advised! sorry for my very brief answers to your query ... | |
| opening f series schlage lock | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: Mr.P.Harrington. I have no problem with rekeying Schlage 'f' series lock, my problem is I have a ... A: Try a pick gun or "rapping" both can can be successful alternatives if you have difficulty with a ... | |
| Exterior Mortise Lock | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: My house was built in 1880 and I am in the process of remodeling my kitchen. I want to replace the ... A: There are many ways that knobs have been attached to spindles if you could tell me more about the ... | |
| Weiser Electronic Lock | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I had a couple of friends over last night, and I'm not sure if they played with the lock or if the ... A: First off get new friends! LOL! The single most preventable cause for theft or personal loss in ... | |
| mosler handles | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for handles for an old 5 drawer mosler safe. I have attached pictures, can you help. A: If you are able to find a local locksmith or supplier that services these units they may be able to ... | |
| Centurion safe | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a Centurion gun safe. I have the combination but forgot which way and how many times to turn ... A: If this is a conventionally designed 3 wheel combination lock box ( 3 numbers to dial ) then I would ... | |
| Floor Safe Removal | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: We purchased a house with a floor safe installed. At the time we had carpet placed over the safe. ... A: The removal of this safe will rely heavily on the type of safe and method of installation. You could ... | |
| Schlage F40 latch sticking | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I installed 7 Schlage F40 doorknobs in my house when I changed the doors. Only two of them work ... A: This sounds like an installation problem. The "f" series lath is designed to work on doors prepped ... | |
| schlage deadbolt | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a B362 deadbolt by schalge. and the deadbolt is lose i can't get the drive pin tapones off to ... A: I have no idea what "drive pin tapones" are I can tell you that the bolt in a B360 series deadbolt ... | |
| where to get parts for safe | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: Where, in Canada preferably, can one get parts for a Sentry A4849? I was opening mine and something ... A: I am not sure how far from you they are but here is a Yellow page link ... | |
| where to get parts for safe | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: Where, in Canada preferably, can one get parts for a Sentry A4849? I was opening mine and something ... A: There are security professionals located all across Canada. If I knew where in Canada you were I ... | |
| key stuck in gun safe | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: My son used the wrong key to try to open our gun safe and now the key is stuck in the lock. Is there ... A: You could try spraying some WD40 in the keyhole around the key, if the key/cylinder has been rotated ... | |
| Gardall Safe Key | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a Gardall safe that requires a four number combination. How do I change the combination? I ... A: Yes you need a key to unlock and lock the clutches in the wheel pack. Resetting the combination is ... | |
| Schlage locks sticking/slipping | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: We bought a house in May and the locks on the front door are Schlage. Recently I have been having a ... A: It is common for builders grade materials to be problematic this way, I would recommend replacing ... | |
| Key Needed for Remington Rand File Cabinet | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: We are in need of a key for a Remington Rand Safe Labratory File drawer. Is there any way we can ... A: Call another locksmith, if you called a dentist and he told you that you could not have your teeth ... | |
| How to enter combination | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a very old combination lock safe with a dial and a key. Its imported from France a long time ... A: I would need to know how many number in the combination, this will tell me how many wheels in the ... | |
| Bump proof locks and the Mul-t-lock | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I asked another lock expert about which lock type I should buy for my house. I am concerned about ... A: I could make a video in which I pull a golden rabbit out of the ass of a dead goat and post it on ... | |
| Black Fulton tailer tubular lock key replacement | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a Fulton tubular key (638) their black trailer coupler lock. I lost one but luckily I still ... A: REPLACE THE LOCK! Really it is that simple! I get requests over and over for odd proprietary keys ... | |
| Royal Safe | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I've lost the combination to my safe. It's a Royal Safe. The number below the door says R-20 04856. ... A: Yes in fact all of these combinations are kept in a book written by MS. Helen Weight, all you ever ... | |
| deadbolt latch | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a kwikset keyless entry I am trying to install on a metal door with foam core. Unfortunately ... A: You could try using a "Mag" security plate. You will have to cut the door for it to fit but it will ... | |
| combination sequence | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I was given a Technical Security Series safe that has a key and a dial. The person giving it to me ... A: I was not being a "smart Alec" it was a very simple and straight forward question, your insinuations ... | |
| schlage exterior door lockset | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: how do I get the lever handle off? i know there is a small slot in the lever. Thanks A: If this is a grade 2 lever you are talking about hen you will need to remove the inside lever first ... | |
| old brass key doorknob | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: Hi I have a old house that was built in 1948 I have door that the key goes in but will not turn it ... A: Call a locksmith! Seriously!!!! Or just keep fiddling with it yourself until it seems to work alight ... | |
| make minor change to lock | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to add a notch or make a minor adjustment to an existing cylinder and then making the ... A: Q: How is it done? A: It is dependant on the type of lock, usually the core is removed from the ... | |
| Meilink safe combination | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a meilink safe that is open but I dont know the combination.I removed the cover that allows ... A: This is a question best directed to the manufacture, or if you have a local locksmith or safe ... | |
| Medeco Mortise Cylinder Lock Problem | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I've been having a problem with a Medeco "M3" mortise cylinder lock that I bought about a year ago. ... A: This is a very odd situation and I would suggest you call medeco directly to address the situation I ... | |
| jammed mortice lock | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: On my house front door i tried to open the mortice lock with my key but it jammed and then broke the ... A: There are many possible issues here that may be contributing to your lock "seizing" in this way. The ... | |
| used safe | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: How much would a used Sentry 6330 safe go for? Thank you A: I have no idea what the "value" of a used Sentry Safe is, I do not sell this brand and would not ... | |
| Challenger safes | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: In our hotel we have challenger safes and now i need some keys to over ride the locked up ones, ... A: Call a local locksmith, this is a professional problem that requires a professional solution, I do ... | |
| old pushbutton lock has me locked-in! | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a very old lock on my front door. The face plate was replaced sometime, along the way, with ... A: unscrew the knob if the set screw is lose enough and used a pair of vise grips to clamp on the ... | |
| upside down keyway | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I had a neighbor installed a Kwilkset combination lockset and deadbolt. Both the keyways were upside ... A: You got what you paid for! First off you purchased Kwikset your first mistake secondly you had your ... | |
| Drive in Faceplate | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to premove the drive in face plate from a bolt so that I can use the lock on a different ... A: I have no idea what kind of hardware you are working with, most high security locks like Medeco or ... | |
| Nosy roommates - locked doors | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a roommate who thinks it's acceptable to search my stuff whenever I'm not home, so I put a ... A: If you installed this "keyed entry knob" yourself and are not sure that the deadlatch engages ... | |
| meilink steel safe | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I have an older meilink safe, no idea how old but the safe is built in and the house was constructed ... A: Some of these springs have to be purchased from the manufacture, some can be replaced with new ... | |
| tumbler style safes | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I work at a restaurant where we have a tumbler safe and i put my money in tumbler and turned it to ... A: There are a few styles of drop safes some with a mail type slot and some with Rotary hoppers. If you ... | |
| Changing the cores | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought 5(Ingersoll Rand Fu Hsing TG Satin NI Single Deadbolt D1X21 KA3 )Deadbolts and I ... A: These locks can in fact be re-keyed "alike" If you had purchased them from a locksmith you would ... | |
| Fuhr door set problem | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: My back door kept getting loose in operation, so i bought some new parts from a local suppply store. ... A: Call a locksmith, in fact if you had asked prior to trying this D.I.Y project I would have ... | |
| Low Battery Issue | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: i have an Aurora electronic safe having model no ESEX 2008181539. I had purchased it from Metro ... A: I am sorry but NO! You will have to call a local locksmith or return to you original place of ... | |
| open safe | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: i have a taylor gun safe that i lost the combination,can you help.and do you have the phone number ... A: I am sorry but this is not quite a Locksmithing question, The only safe company "taylor" I know of ... | |
| miniature padlocks | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: Greetings...Are there any well made difficult to pick miniature padlocks produced today? A: This is a kind of odd question I find many people asking for many different reasons, usually before ... | |
| safe combination | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a safe and have lost the combination!! Who do I contact?? Thanks Cathi A: My first question would be, where are you located? Second question would be what brand of safe do ... | |
| meilink 506 | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: HI Patrick i have an Meilink 506 i know the combination and the sequence but the dial seams to be ... A: I am not familiar with the "506" as far as I know Meilink is a brand from "Fireking". There are many ... | |
| locked door | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: My bathroom door is locked from the inside. There is no keyhole on the outside. there is only a ... A: Use a thin rod, insert it into the hole and push straight in. If the hole is in the rose you will ... | |
| mortise lock | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I need some help with a marks mortise lock I just purchased and installed. The lock is installed ... A: Make sure that the handing is correctly selected in the Box, If this is not set properly you will ... | |
| Medeco vs. Schlage | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: Patrick, I have been reading the literature and reading online about high-security locks. There is ... A: Medeco, While the other products you mentioned are viable options for security and durability and I ... | |
| mortise lock | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I have an issue with a brand new Marks mortise lock. It seems whenever I lock the deadbolt from ... A: Marks is not a brand I carry but I am very familiar with the issue you are having. The lock you have ... | |
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Any and all questions relating , but not limited, to the Sale, Service, Restoration/Repair and installation of; Medeco High Security Keys & Locks, Baldwin Door hardware, Schlage and Weiser locks and hardware, Residential and commercial doors in wood steel and glass, Safes, Fire Rated Exit hardware, Door closers, Widow bars, Electric strikes, Handicap door Operators, Institutional, Commercial, and Residential Hardware, Emergency Entry, Lock Picking. Lock Re-Keying, Master Keys and Master Keyed Locks, Mortise Lock installation repair and restoration, Antique Hardware restoration and refinishing.
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Any and all Aspects of , but not limited, to Locksmithing Safe and Door Services. Sale, Service, Restoration/Repair and installation of;
Medeco High Security Keys & Locks, Baldwin Door hardware, Schlage and Weiser locks and hardware, Residential and commercial doors in wood steel and glass, Safes, Fire Rated Exit hardware, Door closers, Widow bars, Electric strikes, Handicap door Operators, Institutional, Commercial, and Residential Hardware, Emergency Entry, Lock Picking. Lock Re-Keying, Master Keys and Master Keyed Locks, Mortise Lock installation repair and restoration, Antique Hardware restoration and refinishing.
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More than 25 years experience!
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