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| Subject | Date Asked |
| baldwin deadbolt | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: i broke the deadbolt this morning when i tried to unlock the deadbolt and now the key just turns and ... A: Is the deadbolt separate and above the knob/handle? If it is a key on both sides, then you need to ... | |
| hase safe | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: we recently foreclosed on a real property along with contents and find ourselves owning a hase safe ... A: Can you send a photo to ibdrloc@yahoo.com . If it is closed, a locksmith may charge as much ... | |
| deadbolt | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: Sir, Thanks for your time. Here's my problem: What: front door deadbolt, key outside, knob inside. ... A: It sounds like you have a Kwikset deadbolt. There is a "C" clip that has broke and can be replaced. ... | |
| 3 safe questions | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: Our company has three older safes. One is a small Meilink safe with what appears to be a plastic ... A: Go to firekung.com for an instruction sheet for the Meilink. The plastic is able to break off in ... | |
| National Lock Co. Wall Safe | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: there is a wall safe in a cabin I just bought. National Lock Co., Rockford, Il, Serial # XX53414. ... A: There may be a small hole on the back side of the lock. The wheels are round with a notch in each ... | |
| rekeying emco to schlage | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: do you know where i can obtain a manual online for rekeying an emco storm door cylinder to schlage? A: Is this cylinders keyway upside down in the door. Does it look like a teardrop shape? If so, they ... | |
| Older Mosler Safe - Have numbers | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I got this old safe for free, and my locksmith friend game me the manufacturers numbers and I opened ... A: It sounds like your doing it o.k. There is a part in side called a "fly" that will become stuck when ... | |
| deadbolts | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I was just threatened by a locksmith and was wondering if it is easy to get into a house that has ... A: Why would he do that? Get the name of his company and call the owner. That is our job-sometimes. Yes ... | |
| mosler safe | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: Alright, my sister moved into an old house, and lo and behold, theres a mosler safe in the basement! ... A: Does it say Mosler on it or are guessing? Does it have a ball handle with a rod going thru it? ... | |
| Locks in very old home | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I need help locating replacement keys for the mortise locks in the interior doors at a very old home ... A: Go to pasadenasalvage.com for those numbered keys. You can use a longer key blank for your ... | |
| Yale 3 wheel safe lock | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a unlocked safe with a Yale lock. I took off the back plate of the dial and there are three ... A: Is there a small square hole in the back cover? If so, you will need to have a change key to set the ... | |
| Craftsman Safe | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: Bob, Thanks for your service. I have a Craftsman Safe that will not unlock. I have the combo, I ... A: I would try new batteries. Use energizers. I don't know who made that safe. Does it have a key ... | |
| X-09 Acting up. | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a X-09 that when I put the combo in it will go to "OP". Now the problem is that once on "OP", ... A: Do you fell the resistance of the bolt being retracted after you hear the click as you continue to ... | |
| X-09 Acting up. | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a X-09 that when I put the combo in it will go to "OP". Now the problem is that once on "OP", ... A: I have not ran into your problem-until now! Give me until monday to check with some of my ... | |
| kwik set locks | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I want to change a kwikset lock and the screws are under the cover plate. I can pop the cover plate ... A: You did not say what type of lock you have. If it is a lever set then there is a slot/hole on one ... | |
| How to open a mosler floor safe | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I need help opening a Mosler Floor safe. It has a 3 number combination. I tried to open it starting ... A: Usually this way- 3 turns left stop on 1st number 2 turns right past 1st number stop on 2nd number 1 ... | |
| Replacing deadbolt, that hasn't any screws | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a kwikset deadbolt that has no inner screws a key for outside, a turn for the inside. It does ... A: It sounds like you have a new style Kwikset. The slot on the outside is to the left of the keyway. ... | |
| Meilink safe | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I have an old Meilink safe that is empty but i have opened it myself in the past. unfortunately i ... A: If it is open you can remove the back cover and watch the wheels to get the current combo. Or just ... | |
| gun safe | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: The door on my gun safe will not shut, the bolts won't go back into the holes after I opened it and ... A: Are the bolts out or back into the door when the door is open? Some safes have a latch release pin ... | |
| Mosler Safe | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a Mosler Safe that I am restoring and would like to set to the original combination. It ... A: Is there a serial number on the handle? I will try to get a birth date for you. You will have to ... | |
| walkin Mosler vault | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: my wife works for the Carter County Clerks office and they have moved them into a building next to ... A: If the 420985 is a serial number, than you vault was built in 1942. Do not try to close the safe. ... | |
| Meilink relocking device #AA171156 | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I mistakenly put my sequence of turns backwards: ie: instead of right 4 times, left 3 times, right 2 ... A: Your safe is locked open. Take off the inside door cover and watch the dialing of your combo and you ... | |
| How to remove chicago lock #2a5 | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I was given a metal cabinet, the challenge is geting into it. The previous owner has misplaced the ... A: Any lock shop can cut that key for you. I will give you the info anyway. You prbably have an All ... | |
| mulit lock door help | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a multi lock door (3 points) that exits to my patio. I can't get it to unlock. When I press ... A: Home depot sells those doors and if the ground or house slips your in trouble. Had you noticed that ... | |
| Mosler Safe | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: Bob, I have an old 5' tall Mosler US Post Office Safe that came with my house. The main double door ... A: There may be a 4th #. Give me the serial # and a pic to ibdrloc@yahoo.com try this ... | |
| Mosler Safe | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: Mosler safe ID # 215483 stamped on the handle Amy idea on How much it weighs ( as i am moving ) and ... A: The year was 1910. If it is roughly 3' square, then about 800lbs. Probably made in Canton, Oh. No ... | |
| Kwikset deadbolt loose on outside key mechanism | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a Kwikset deadbolt that can be locked via key from the inside or outside of the door. ... A: You have a double cylinder deadbolt. You need a new "E" clip. Your local lock shop has them. This ... | |
| rekeying | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: can't removing spindle from kwikset A: Center the spindle in it's hole. Below the plate it goes thru there is a plate that must move ... | |
| walkin Mosler vault | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: my wife works for the Carter County Clerks office and they have moved them into a building next to ... A: Exellent! You have a Mosler 302. Is there a small square hole near a corner on the back cover-1/8"? ... | |
| old unit lock | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I am also a professional locksmith but I have little or no experience with this kind of lock. I put ... A: These are hard to work on for a beginner. Hit the Corbin Ruswin site for a layout of the lock. On ... | |
| need combo | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: Mr Robert AL. Webb hello looking at your time at locksmithing you seam to be the right person to ask ... A: SAGA ELECTRONICS CO. LTD. FAX+86-574-87909600 TEL+86-574-87909608 E-mail sales@in-roomsafe.com ... | |
| Mosler Safe | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I have the combination but do not know the pattern. Can you help me? A: You asfe was built some time in 1909. My old Mosler starts to the right. Yours may be to the left. ... | |
| Meilink 2 model 3915 safe combination | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: Our family has a Meilink safe that my dad has kept for many years. it has both a combination lock ... A: Normally it is: left 3 turns stop on 1st # right 2 turns past 1st# stop ... | |
| how to use my combination #'s in the right order | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: i have a Herring-Hall-Marvin-Co. safe # 4985. I have combination need to know how many times around ... A: LRLR start left 3 times around stop at 1st # right 2 turns past 1st# stop on 2nd# ... | |
| RV door lock | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: We have a deadbolt on our 1984 Wilderness RV and also a door knob lock, which we do not have a key ... A: If you live in the Los Angeles area, I can get opened easily for you. If not, call a lock smith to ... | |
| Double Cylinder Gate Lock | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a gate I need to secure. I need to do a key lock on both sides to keep people from cutting ... A: A double sided lever lockset is really costly. It is called a communacating lockset. You can get a ... | |
| re: mosler vault door | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: the single combination lock on our vault door is becoming extremely difficult to open. it was ... A: Does your lock go "click click" when you pass "0"? If so, you have a Mosler 302 lock. Have a ... | |
| mortise lockset replacement | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I would like to change an ALLIED mortise lockset and want to pick out the correct replacement ... A: I have never heard of Allied Mortise locks. Remove the face plate-with the door open. In line with ... | |
| CHANGING MEDECO DEADBOLT | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a 15 year old Medeco Deadbolt with a key on the outside. There is No screws on the inside ... A: The thumb turn has a small set screw that keeps it in place. The wire is in a groove on the inside ... | |
| Baldwin mortise lock issue | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a new Baldwin handleset for a custom door we built. I can't believe the mess we're in, ... A: Go to BaldwinHardware.com and ask them your question. You have bought the right hardware ... | |
| CHANGING MEDECO DEADBOLT | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 15 year old Medeco Deadbolt with a key on the outside. There is No screws on the inside ... A: On the inside there is a thin wire wedged into a grove in the lip of the lock housing. The same as ... | |
| shaky thumb latck on a kwikset | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I recently replaced the locks on the doors of my new house. I went with a kwikset double-pack (with ... A: I don't think there is a deadbolt that stays upright when locked. They all go full left or right if ... | |
| Removing a Russwin lock, 1976 | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: "Bought a house that had an Older style Russwin dead bolt on the front door. We are having some ... A: I think you have a mortise type deadbolt. Use a very small Allen wrench down each side of the bolt ... | |
| Mosler 1 drawer safe Model #SFL-1FS | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: My husband bought a Mosler safe at a military surplus store. I am in the process of selling my home ... A: I am sorry for your loss. I can only imagine the void in your life. DO NOT close it! Have a ... | |
| electric strike | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: what are the pre-requisites to be done in a wood door to install an electric strike? A: There are alot of different sizes of strikes to use. You might want to use an electrified lockset ... | |
| SF-C4 Combo Change Instructions | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: How can I get a copy of the instructions for changing the combination to the Mosler SF-c4 Safe? A: Does your lock sound "click click' when the dial passes "0"? Is the safe open? If so, slide out the ... | |
| mosler safe age | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: the number on the handle is 171523 can you tell the date by that number also can the art work still ... A: I am assuming it is a Mosler. The serial # puts it at 1895. The company is out of buis. They were ... | |
| American Security Safe | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I have the combo to the safe, but cannot figure out how to open it... turn left - stopping 4th time ... A: Turn left 3 complete turns stop on 1st # Turn right 2 turns past 1st # stop on 2nd # ... | |
| Door knob | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I WANT TO CHANGE OUT AN OLD STYLE DOOR KNOB AND KEY LOCK - to a single door knob with an entry key. ... A: I think you have an old mortise lockset. It has a 6 to 7 inch opening on the edge of the door. They ... | |
| cary safe | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: i have a safe that was found in an old house on the pomunkee indian(king william county, Virginia) ... A: If you don't have a current combo then you will have to have it opened by a safe tech or destroy it ... | |
| Opening 5 digit yale combination lock. | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I am having trouble opening a old Yale combination lock. The number I have been given is as ... A: Try the same procedure only start to the right. After you stop on the last # turn right trying the ... | |
| corbin mortise lock | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a corbin mortise, with inside thumb lock, outside key and plate with thumb button to lock ... A: I think you broke off the screw that holds in the key lock cylinder-right? Take a small drill bit ... | |
| privacy lock | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I just installed a privacy lock on my son's door - nice and smooth installation except...it won't ... A: The backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the cross bore hole that the ... | |
| privacy lock | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I just installed a privacy lock on my son's door - nice and smooth installation except...it won't ... A: I love it when a girl knows how to use hand tools. Your problem is the latch-the part that keeps the ... | |
| Mosler 13116-7 | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: Just moved into a house with an old Mosler safe with a number 13116-7. The combo was given to us ... A: Can you send a pic to ibdrloc@yahoo.com turn dial left 3 complete turns stop on 1st number ... | |
| door knob stuck locked | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: Mr Webb, The door to my garage has a Schlage door knob 4-5 years old. Haven't had any problems, just ... A: Try to spray some WD-40 into the jam of the door where the latch is. I think the door is jammed the ... | |
| Mosler safe | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: Robert, I have an old Mosler safe that I'm guessing is from around 1960. It is a 2 door safe with a ... A: Those parts are hard to find. Portland cement is what is in the walls. Drill a small hole near the ... | |
| MEILINK FIRE SAFE | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I WAS GIVEN AN OLD MEILINK FIRE SAFE WITHOUT THE COMBINATION. IS THERE A WAY TO OPEN THE SAFE WITH A ... A: There is no default combo. A manipulation class would take 2 days to teach. If you had a serial #, ... | |
| deadbolt | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a Schlage deadbolt lock. I can't get it to lock. The handle to lock it won't budge. The plate ... A: If you bought it from a home improvment store there is 2 ways to time it. From the edge of the door ... | |
| Locked deadbolt | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I have what sounds to be Sears double cylinder made by Medeco or Lori The key locked it but the ... A: If you have a Sears or Lori the keys look normal. If you have a Medeco the key cuts will be at ... | |
| Opening 5 digit yale combination lock. | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: I am having trouble opening a old Yale combination lock. The number I have been given is as ... A: Turn the dial 4 times left stop on 1st # turn dial right 3 turns past 1st # stop on ... | |
| major safe | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: We bought a store that was built in about 1978.I found a floor safe under the counter it still had ... A: Go to amsecsafe.com call them and tell them your problem. If the combo has not been changed ... | |
| Hancock Privacy Knob | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: How do I unlock my Hancock Privacy Knob from the outside. I can't seem to find something called an ... A: Is there a small hole on the outside of the knob/lever, in the center or around the neck of the lock ... | |
| Mosler Safe | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: My husband acquired a Mosler Safe for salvage, but since he has many guns he would like to get it ... A: I think you have a Map and Plan safe. Also used in the military for storage of M1's and M16's. Does ... | |
| Mosler Safe w/ Electronic Dial | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: Our office "inherited" from another of our offices a Mosler 5 drawer storage container, S/N 1595954. ... A: When you do the last left do you get a little lighting bolt on the screen? If so, you have the wrong ... | |
| jado lockset | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Webb, I have an exterior (front door) entry lockset made by Jado, probably installed in 1988. ... A: The springs are the ones that break. The lock body is held together with screws. Some may be hidden ... | |
| Mosler Safe w/ Electronic Dial | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: Our office "inherited" from another of our offices a Mosler 5 drawer storage container, S/N 1595954. ... A: O.K.! You have a Kaba Mas X-09 lock. It has a generator in it. 4 turns or more-40 if it has set for ... | |
| Mosler Safe w/ Electronic Dial | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: Our office "inherited" from another of our offices a Mosler 5 drawer storage container, S/N 1595954. ... A: This what the serial number means to me; 1=1lock on container, 5=5 drawers, 9=1979, 89, 99, 5954=how ... | |
| Diplomat 100 combination and lock trouble | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I own a diplomat 100 safe. I have the 4 number combination and a key. I have tried the combination ... A: When you turn the key does it start to turn a little? If not, you might have the wrong combo. Go to ... | |
| Meilink Safe 1.3 | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I have the combination to this safe, it is 4L to 70, 3R to 86, 2L to 20 and right full slowly until ... A: I usually say right to dial stop. Did you change the combo? If so, do the wheels separate? Make sure ... | |
| Brook national | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: Were can I buy Brook National double dead bolt locks A: I think there are 2 small holes blocked by a plate. Insert a working key and rotate 'til the holes ... | |
| Stuck Trunk | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 06 sentra, i went camping this past weekend and with all the gear in the trunk i can't get ... A: I work on pri airbag cars BUT, try to remove the screws that hold in the back seat. They may be ... | |
| Sargent Mortise Lock w/ Button Stops | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: Greetings, I recently moved into an older home (built 1906) and the main entry door is equipped with ... A: This is a commercial grade lock and has been around for many years. If you do not use the deadbolt ... | |
| help opening safe | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: Perhaps you can help us in exchange for some of them worthless FRN's we're holding? We’re willing ... A: A picture sent to ibdrloc@yahoo.com would help in identifing your safe. If you have a combo ... | |
| Removing doorknob | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I have to remove the doorknob from a vacant home for a client to change the lock.The door is locked ... A: If there is no other way in then you are going to have to destroy it. Calling a locksmith out is the ... | |
| S&G Lockout on Mosler GSA 4-Drawer | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a GSA Mosler 4-drawer (525 pounds) with an S&G mechanical combo on the second drawer which I ... A: Here it is. Turn the dial to "0" and lets see if it will push in then let go. If it does, do your ... | |
| unlock the door | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: i have a basement door that has lock from probably gibror company.it has been inside part of the ... A: I am not familar with the "gibror" company so I don't know what kind of a lock you have. On the ... | |
| Schlage lock in knob-need to rekey | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: Please list the general steps to take apart (Schlage) lock in/knob, to rekey, not sure if I need a ... A: If it is a commercial then it is a cap that unscrews. Either way, there is a cover that keeps the ... | |
| Schlage lock in knob-need to rekey | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: Please list the general steps to take apart (Schlage) lock in/knob, to rekey, not sure if I need a ... A: All current made Schlages remove the same way. For the commercial models [ D series]. Insert the ... | |
| changing mosler combination | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help. I just bought a used mosler safe model number SF-05 or SF-C5. Not sure ... A: Does the back cover of the lock have a square hole near one corner? If it does you will need a ... | |
| What is Mosler safe made of? | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: We have an old Mosler Safe in our possession, and were thinking about selling it. My husband thinks ... A: No copper that I know of. There might be a serial number on the handle/knob. That will give us a ... | |
| 302 change key | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: Is there a place online where there might be a picture of the 302 change key? I'm still trying to ... A: Go to clarksecurity.com click on "contact us" then click on "find a location" then give them a ... | |
| removing a broken key from lock | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: my wife runs a manicure shop in one of the malls here, & the key broke off in the lock to the pull ... A: That is a mortise cylinder. I think the cylinder is at the very bottom of the gate and at one side. ... | |
| Distributor | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: Where I could purchase a lock called the police lock. I saw it in New York in 70s. They used to ... A: Go to Foxpolicelock.com and check it out. There was another lock that hung on the door when ... | |
| Door locked and keys missing | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchase a foreclosed town house. The keys to the cylinder lock on my screen/security ... A: It depends what make it is. But most deadbolts have exposed screws on the inside. Just back them out ... | |
| Mosler safe combination needed | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a mosler safe class X-60 #7190. dial numbers from 0-90. It was inherited with a bar. Anyone ... A: Go to savta.org and click on "find a tech" and follow the instructions to find a good safe ... | |
| lost ignition key for 500sel mercedes benz | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I bought the car today and a nieghbors child somehow grab them and admitted to it just can't ... A: There is not much you can do on your own. The kids parents should be looking for those keys as well ... | |
| Schlage tumbler falling off | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: I have Schlage lock installed. I don't know much about keys and their term. Someone told me that it ... A: It sounds like the screws that hold the lock on the door are not screwed into the lock. If it is a ... | |
| antique mosler safe | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I recently aquired an old mosler safe approx 44" tall x32"X 32" serial # is 121,000. It is in good ... A: T20 is and old rating. It gives you a "minimum" 20 minutes of any type of attack. Your serial # puts ... | |
| Old Armor Safe | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: I have an old Armor safe I inherited from my parents. It doesn't have a key only a dialer. I was ... A: Go to armor safe corp. for a possible combo using the serial number. Try L3 turns stop on 1st # ... | |
| locksmithing | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: key won't unlock mortice lock. Main body of lock is on inside of door and is unreachable. Door was ... A: Spray some lubricante into the lock cylinder and try working your key in and out a few times and see ... | |
| Mosler safe | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: just found a similar question and wondered if you could provide info on how to find a change key for ... A: You have a Mosler- Safe Field Class 5.=SFC5. If the dial goes "click click" when you turn past "0" ... | |
| door lock | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: This may sound stupid, but I opened our entrance door lock since the latch would not hold the door ... A: There should be 3 screws to hold it on to the door. The reason the door would not stay shut is ... | |
| screw broken off in garage door lock | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: My granddaughter broke a screw tip off while trying to get my garage door unlocked. It's the kind of ... A: Do I need to ask why she got a screw in it? Anyway, if it is a wood door, drill a 1/2" hole about 1" ... | |
| Mosler safe | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: Our company (founded in 1899) has a Mosler safe model 12. I have the serial number, but no one ... A: I would love to see a pic for my files if you can. Send to ibdrloc@yahoo.com What is the ... | |
| Mosler safe | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: Hyas! I have an old safe, with cast iron (heavy) hinge caps, that is on four iron wheels and is ... A: A pic would be fine. Send to ibdrloc@yahoo.com Your serial # puts it early 1880's. The back plate ... | |
| Mosler 302-402 | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I'd like to know where I may be able to get a change key for the Mosler 302-402 combination lock. ... A: Your local locksmith can get one for you. Or you can go to ebay and bid on item # 160233604253 a ... | |
| KEY STUCK IN LOCK | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a dead bolt keyed on each side and a door knob keyed on one side. I had both keyed to a ... A: Press in next to the key and at the same time giggle the key out. The screws or "c" clip that holds ... | |
| ? Mosler safe | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: my brother brought it to me, he didn't remember the combination. I would like to get it open. I ... A: There are no magic numbers if you do not have the combo. You will need to have a locksmith open it. ... | |
| Installing a cylinder in a mortise lock | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: We have a entry set that has a mortise lock with a lori lock deadbolt in it. I was able to get the ... A: You have a mortise lockset with a Lori lock cylinder. You may have screwed the cylinder in too far. ... | |
| deadbolt lock sticks | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: My Schlage deadbolt is sticking when it is locked so I am using a pliers to help unlock the door ... A: If you open the door and turn the key is the deadbolt still hard to work? If so, then you need to ... | |
| Replace cylinder in Baldwin knob | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: I recently decided to increase security in my home and replace/rekey all our locks, and purchased a ... A: You will have to get the cylinder to turn 1/4 turn and depress the pin in the little hole on the ... | |
| Lost keys to UPVC patio doors | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I've lost all the keys to my UPVC patio doors. The doors lock on both sides. I need to replace the ... A: If you use a key on the inside and outside you will need to call a locksmith to pick them open and ... | |
| Meilink Safe | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a Meilink safe that has been in the family for years, the owner has just recently passed and ... A: Turn left 3 complete turns stop at 1st number turn right 2 turns past 1st number stop ... | |
| Key Stuck in lock | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: There's a deadbolt lock in my front door that's been in the house for several decades. We were ... A: DO NOT use graphite! You will have 1 messy door, lock and yourself. Press in on the cylinder next to ... | |
| Kwikset Commercial Lock | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a kwikset lock on my office that uses a key on the inside and out. It is a commercial style ... A: It sounds like you have an aluminum frame glass door like a store front door. Remove the 2 or 3 ... | |
| sargent and greenleaf safe | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: gap of no numbers between 100 and 20. safe weighs aprox 1500 lbs. no combination available need ... A: No magic here. Sorry to say the safe can be manipulated or drilled open. Who is the manufacturer? Go ... | |
| Lockwood | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I have an old Lockwood set and we opened the door and the inside knob pulled out. There doesn't seem ... A: Is there a set screw on the neck of the knob? Sometimes these knobs will thread on and the threads ... | |
| opening a safe | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: My husband just passed away,& of course I can't open our safe' I put the key in and do the combo, ... A: So sorry for your loss. You did not say what brand you have but we will try the standard function. ... | |
| sisco safe model 1160 | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I have the combination to the safe but don't know which way to start and how many turns between ... A: turn left 3 turns stop on 1st number turn right 2 turns past 1st number stop on 2nd ... | |
| drive in latch | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: WHY? WHAT IS ADVANTAGE OR REASON FOR DRIVE-IN LATCH? A: Trailer homes have a narrow door and this is a way to just drill a hole with no splitting the door. ... | |
| Locks | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I locked my door and the next day, the door can only be opened from the inside but not from the ... A: Look at the edge of the door on the latch. There might be a brand name. I think you have a Weslock ... | |
| Know Combo to Mosler Safe - Won't Open | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I have an old Mosler from my grandparents. I don't know the model number but there is a plate ... A: Mosler went out of buis. early 2003. The 302 is a manipulation proof dial lock approved by the ... | |
| Changing Locks | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: When I first moved into my house, all the doors used the same key. When I changed two of the locks, ... A: Did you buy the same brand? If not, no you can't. The packages will have a code and you get the ... | |
| Know Combo to Mosler Safe - Won't Open | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I have an old Mosler from my grandparents. I don't know the model number but there is a plate ... A: You have a Mosler Government class 5/6 safe. Does the dial go "click click" when you pass "0"? That ... | |
| mosler safe combiation | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: is the combination for mosler safe given at any place inside the covers of the locks. this is a very ... A: Yoy will need to turn the dial left 3 turns and watch the wheels turn inside. The last wheel to turn ... | |
| Mosler safe | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a Mosler safe model 11 serial # 17771-16, upright about 4 feet tall, roll on. I lost the key ... A: If you are near the Los Angeles area. You will need a safe tech to help you get it open. Go to ... | |
| Victor cannonball ca. 1918 | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: Dial is static so I think unlocked. Door rotates numerous turns but then metal clunk, door won't ... A: When was the last time it was opened? If it has been awhile the door may have some rust on it. Spray ... | |
| Mosler SF-C5, Changing combination | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: Bob, I have a SF-C5 Mosler 5 drawer file safe that currently has a 2 number combination and I would ... A: I don't know what a BP800 lock is. I may know it by another number. Does the dial have an S&G on it? ... | |
| Meilink Safe | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for information on a Meilink Safe. Most important is weight. This safe was made in ... A: Go to meilinksafe.com and try to get some info from them. Being this old some of the fire ... | |
| Mosler Safe | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I just bought an old Moler Safe. My problem is I do not know the combination. The door on the safe ... A: First off, with the door OPEN close the handle and spin the dial a few times. This will guarantee ... | |
| Sentry Keep Safe | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a Sentry Keep Safe purchased approximately 16 years ago. It does not have a handle, it has a ... A: I don't think I have seen the safe you are the owner of. Go to sentrysafe.com and ask them this ... | |
| 1923 Mosler Safe | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I have access to three Mosler Safes. Large OLD (1923) bank building. I am very tempted to take the ... A: In my collection-about 15, I have tall, short, and wide ones with double doors. Some have battery ... | |
| been closed for a long long time | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: hey. There is this old Mosler safe in the basement of our church. it is huge and it has been closed ... A: Your safe is dated 1914. I would love to have a pic of it if you can for my records. ... | |
| Mosler vault door | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: My name is Hunter and im 16 years old, me and my church have discovered a Mosler vault door in the ... A: Do you know Will? He just sent me a question about a Mosler safe in the basement of his church. ... | |
| Diplomat 100 Safe | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a Diplomat 100 safe. I have lost the combination but still have the key to the safe. Ii have ... A: I have the cut sheet in front of me. Take off the inside cover on the door. You will see the metal ... | |
| Meilink Safe Tumbler Position | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I recently found an old safe. I pulled the lock mechanism off the safe - turning nob and lock. On ... A: Turn dial left 3 turns and stop when the first wheel lines up. Record this number. Turn dial right 2 ... | |
| X-07 08 lost combo | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: We have a lost combo on an X-08 safe lock. Is there any way to reset the combo if the door is open ... A: Does the back cover have the locking pin installed? If so. cut it off or drill it off and remove the ... | |
| Gary Safe | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: Bob, I have a Gary Safe and I misplaced the combination numbers! Can a repairman figure out the ... A: Manipulation is lost art and finding someone who can do it is hard to find. Drilling the safe is the ... | |
| Old Taylor Safe | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: 1920.s? Safe that was attempted to be broken into. Idiots Took A Large Ball Peen Hammer to it + ... A: I have 4 different records for JJ Taylor-all are about 1920,s. It probably has a roller bolt lock. ... | |
| Key replacement | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a secure Medco lock in my elevator and need more keys. I no longer have the original key, ... A: Just call tour local-or you do it yourself, elevator repair service and replace the lock. That is ... | |
| Saga Saf-d-posit | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I've read the comment about Saga no longer able to sell in the US. I have the above safe with key ... A: Remove the cover on the inside of the door. You will see 3 metal wheels. These are the combination ... | |
| Trying to replace old door knob | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: I currently have a "6 Sargent UL" push lock door knob on my bedroom door. I want to replace it ... A: sargentlock.com shows the "6 Line" as being removed by pushing in at the small hole on the ... | |
| TAKING OFF A COMMERCIAL LOCK | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: IM TRYING TO SWITCH OUT A LOCK ON MY DOOR. IT IS A ALUMINUM AND GLASS DOOR. THE LOCK IS A COMMERCIAL ... A: It sounds like you have an Adams Rite store front lock. It could be a swing up bolt or hook type of ... | |
| Trying to replace old door knob | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I currently have a "6 Sargent UL" push lock door knob on my bedroom door. I want to replace it ... A: On the side of the inside neck of the lock is there a small hole? If so, press a paper clip in the ... | |
| Deadbolts for PGT doors | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I need to replace several 10 year old deadbolts for my exterior PGT doors. The current locks were ... A: Go to pgtindustries.com for their site. Vinyl and aluminum doors and windows. I have not ... | |
| Should I be concerned with Lock Bumping? | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: I saw a couple news stories about Lock Bumping - the process of unlocking certain brands of door ... A: This bumping has been around for 50+ years. I have bumped many brands of locks with great success. ... | |
| Serial/Part Numbers | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: Where can I locate the Serial/Part number on an Old (1920-1940) Gary Safe made in Chicago Ill. I ... A: The serial # can be found on the dial or handle. There will be no records of the combo on a safe of ... | |
| unlock safe s&g | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: how do you dial in the combination on a Sargent & Greenleaf safe lock? This is a olded safe. The ... A: turn left 3 complete turns stop on 58 turn right 2 turns past 58 stop on 19 ... | |
| Meilink E505, I know the combination but can't open it! | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a Meilink safe (dial type) and I have the combination but I can't open it. The person I got ... A: turn left 3 complete turns stop on first # turn right 2 turns past 1st # stop on 2nd ... | |
| Remeinton Rand Safe | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I have an old R&R safe, it is a cabinet safe, 5' tall 3.5' wide and 2' deep. it has 2 doors, they ... A: After you do the current combo turn right and try the handle on every # all the way around to find ... | |
| deadbolt locks | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: How do you remove a deadbolt when the key no longer works? The key will not turn the lock and when ... A: Does the key turn about a 1/4 of a turn? If so, the bolt part that goes into the door jam is rusted ... | |
| Remeinton Rand Safe | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I have an old R&R safe, it is a cabinet safe, 5' tall 3.5' wide and 2' deep. it has 2 doors, they ... A: 12-45-37, or 12-4-53-7. turn left 3 complete turns stop on 1st # turn right 2 turns past 1st # ... | |
| Key by code number | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a Saga safe and have picked the lock and worked the combo and opened the safe. Can I get a ... A: Saga is looooong gone! I don't think those codes were ever published. Some keys I have found to fit ... | |
| Mosler Safe, Model 13 | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: I just picked up a safe from a local company that had moved and didn't want to take it with them. It ... A: Try 3 turns left stop on 1st numbe 2 turns right past 1st # stop on 2nd # ... | |
| Remington Rand Safe | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: We have an old Remington Rand Safe that we do not have the combination for. We have the Serial ... A: They merged with another company. There are no records to match the serial numbers. You will have to ... | |
| I have jammed broken key in ignition cylinder | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a broken off key in a tilt steering wheel version of the Chevrolet Lumina 1996. My son has ... A: Did you remove the round steering wheel locking plate? You will need a compression tool. Remove the ... | |
| Key stuck in deadbolt | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I am unable to get my get to come out of my deadbolt, or to unlock the deadbolt with it. When I try ... A: What brand is it? Open the door and look at the end of the bolt. The name should be stamped there. ... | |
| key stuck in car door lock | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1998 new beetle Volkswagen. I put the key in the door lock to lock the doors and the key ... A: There maybe a broken wafer in the lock or a sharp cut on the key. Some dirt could be the problem ... | |
| Mosler Safe | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: The 1930's house we bought a few years ago came with a huge Mosler safe in the basement. It's about ... A: Go to savta.org and click on "find a tech" then follow the instructions to find a safe tech ... | |
| Mosler safe | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I have purshased a Mosler safe from a business that had closed. It has 2 locking drawers on top of ... A: After you get to the last # did you turn the dial right to see if it stops? You may not have the ... | |
| Mosler safe | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I have purshased a Mosler safe from a business that had closed. It has 2 locking drawers on top of ... A: turn left 3 turns stop on 1st number turn right 2 turns past 1st number and stop on 2nd number turn ... | |
| mosler safe | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: my friends dad died and he has a mosler safe. he has the combo but when he tried to open it the dial ... A: This one of those jobs you have to be at in order to complete. It can be done but much too much info ... | |
| Car Door | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I own a 1991 Buick regal. When I recieved this car the drivers side door would not open from the ... A: Maybe you need to call the locksmith back out to fix his mess-up. Can you open either door from the ... | |
| removing a Medeco deadbolt lock | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a Medeco deadbolt lock on my front door that is at least 25 yrs. old and I am having problems ... A: Yeah, I can help! That ring you are looking for is on the INSIDE. It is smaller than a paper clip ... | |
| Safe Help | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: how could i get this open, or how much will it cost me for a tech to come here A: Your safe new is worth about $4,000.00. Holds up to 34 guns and weighs about 1,325 lbs. Give Liberty ... | |
| seized/frozen deadbolt | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: The deadbolt lock on my garage side door has seized (Kwit-Set deadbolt). This has happened in the ... A: Wow!. You know about Kroil? That is good stuff. But your problem is in the bolt area. You need to ... | |
| Gun safe combinations | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: My wife recently bought me a Stack-On 16 gun gunsafe. I used the combination provided once and it ... A: Are you sure about the correct combo? turn left 3 turns stop on the 1st number turn right 2 turns ... | |
| Restoring a 100 yr. old Hall Safe | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm starting to restore an old, 4,000 lb. + Hall safe that has been my family for over a 100 years. ... A: Go to savta.org and click on "find a tech". Then follow the instructions to find a safe tech ... | |
| Saga International Inc Safe Deposit Box | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a very old Saga safe deposit box and I lost the key, the combination still works though. Is ... A: I think what you have is a Saga safe about 16" square. Take the whole thing to a lockshop and have ... | |
| adams rite | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I have an Adams Rite type lock I need to replace. The door latches at the threshhold and there is ... A: Remove the face plate on the edge of the lock body-2 or 3 screws. Inline with the cylinder is a ... | |
| Installing a Tubular Lockset | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I purchased "shield" brand entrance lockset (model 5601pb)for an interior door. When the latch is ... A: Good morn Dennis. I have no idea what a Shield lock looks like. It must be an import lock. Without ... | |
| Allied-Gary Safe | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: Robert. I contacted you about a safe bought on Ebay. I was given a possible safe combination of 3 ... A: If you do not have the corect combo then you will have to have a safe tech to open it. Try this 3 ... | |
| sentry safe | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: have combination to safe but will not open. Had a number of years but did not actually lock for ... A: Can you find the serial number on the front of the safe? If not, put a mirror behind the handle and ... | |
| Driver Door Lock Stuck | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: On my '94 eagle talon, my driver side door lock will not open from the outside with key, the inside ... A: So you can not open this door at all or just the elctric and key won't "unlock" the door? The wires ... | |
| broken key in bolt lock | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: yesterday, as I was closing my door- I put the key into the lock-I was about to turn the key to ... A: Sometimes you can fish the broken part out with a sharp needle or tweezers. If it is a deadbolt you ... | |
| mosler | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: my grandmother passed away recently and she left me her safe. no one knows the combination to the ... A: Sorry for your loss. There is no magic to opening the safe. No combo not opening. Go to savta.org ... | |
| Car driver door lock problem | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: my car's front driver side door will not open from the outside and when I press the automatic lock ... A: It sounds like the linkage inside the door may be disconected. If someone tried to open the car with ... | |
| mosler k9 safe | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I have an older looking mosler safe that we inherited and on it is written mosler K9. We have the ... A: Start by turning left 3 complete turns and stop on the first #--turn right 2 turns past 1st # stop ... | |
| Best Locks | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: My friend and I have begun to take up lock picking as a hobby. We bought about five different ... A: Most of the padlocks you have are probable 4 or 5 pin locks and matbe wafer locks. Best uses 5, 6 ... | |
| Lost Combination | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I have purchased a Mosler safe Serial No. 5490379, from the US Government, they told me I would ... A: It does not matter where you start just as long as you turn the dial left 3 complete turns to start. ... | |
| Lost Combination | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I have purchased a Mosler safe Serial No. 5490379, from the US Government, they told me I would ... A: Is this a 1 door safe? With a silver dial that goes "Click Click" when you turn past "0"? The ... | |
| Master Lock receiver hitch lock | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a used '06 Ford F-150 that has a Master Lock receiver hitch lock (375DAT). ... A: Is there no way to get in touch with past owner? Your local locksmith should be able to pick it open ... | |
| schlage 2" backset | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a Schlage deadbolt and door knob that I bought for my back door. I just recently replaced ... A: An established lockshop that has been around might have an old one laying around. But don't count on ... | |
| mosler cannonball safe | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Mosler Cannonball safe. The prior owner did not know the combination and has ... A: The Cannonball was built between 1890 and 1920. They weighed from 1800 to maybe 6000 lbs. The combos ... | |
| corbin mortise lock | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I have an old entrance door and I dont have the key for it. It has an old Corbin mortise lock, not ... A: Look at the edge of the door on the face plate. There may be a screw head visible that is inline ... | |
| Lock Repair | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: Our 12 year old house has a lock on the door to the deck that recently started failing. The is a ... A: It sounds like you have a mortise lock. Look at the edge of the door, is the plate around the ... | |
| Allied-Gary Safe | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased an Allied-Gary safe on Ebay and when I picked it up they said the combination ... A: Allied Gary safe company is still in buis. alliedsafe.com Check them out to see if they keep ... | |
| antique safe will no longer open with combination | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I have had and used my antique combination safe for years. It is in my basement and cememted into ... A: If you are doing everything the same and it won't open, try going 1 or 2 numbers higher on the last ... | |
| Remove cylinder | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to rekey a weiserBolt-please I need help to remove the cylinder. Da 5170 p3 ANSWER: ... A: The cylinder removes out of the front of the lock. Insert the key and rotate it around until the ... | |
| locked out | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: i will be attemting to drill out a cylinder lock for a pvc door tomorrow to replace the cylinder. ... A: Did someone loose the key? You did not say what type of lock it is . I usually drill at the top of ... | |
| Remove cylinder | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to rekey a weiserBolt-please I need help to remove the cylinder. Da 5170 p3 A: Are you working on the knob lock that extends to be a deadbolt or a regular deadbolt? If it is the ... | |
| broken deadbolt | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: My security door deadbolt is stuck in the locked position. The key turns freely both directions but ... A: I think you have a Adams Rite lock. If so, the door needs to be opened first. You will need to use ... | |
| Mosler Stand up Safe | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: This Safe has not being open in 65 years before I bought it. What is the simplest way of getting it ... A: Not all safes open in the same manner. If there is a hole in the side, there is a good chance that ... | |
| cost estimate | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a mosler safe in my basement inherited when I purchased the house over 3 years ago. I never ... A: The average cost to open a safe ranges from $200.00 to $500.00 Depending on what size and vintage. ... | |
| the business | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: i know you were in the locksmith business for a while now.would you or have you hire someone who ... A: I am currently working with students and those that have completed a coarse.Know what types of locks ... | |
| video's | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: can you tell me about locksmith video school,is this a good way to learn about locksmithing?thank ... A: I did not know that there was a locksmith video school. It is better than just a mail order school. ... | |
| sentry safe | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: Years ago my father gave me the combination for a Sentry the safe so when he dies i can get into it. ... A: It is always right-left-right. 2 turns right stop on 1st # left 1 turn past 1st # and stop on 2nd # ... | |
| Mosler safe combo | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: Webb, I have a large old Mosler safe, Model # 15 - serial # 25658-58, I was given two groups of ... A: Dial left 4 turns stop on first # dial right 2 turns past 1st # stop on 2nd # dial left 1 turn past ... | |
| Adams Rite Lock | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a building. There is an Adams Rite lock on one of the doors. The lock doesn't ... A: Remove the 2 or 3 screws that hold the face plate on the edge of the door. There is a set screw in ... | |
| Replacing mechanism in deadbolt | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: I replaced the mechanism (kept the same keyed decorative front and thumb turn back). Now the bolt ... A: Just remove the lock from the door. Look in the hole and you will see the " + " that the tail of the ... | |
| safe lock replacement | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: I just bought an old National safe at a yard sale, they couldn't get it opened because they forgot ... A: Without being there to look at it it would be hard to tell. I do know that there is nothing out ... | |
| Sentry combo change | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a sentry safe, with a spin dail. I have the combo, how ever I'm unabable to change the combo. ... A: Remove the back cover exposing the wheels. remove a screw in one of the wheels and put it in any ... | |
| lock cyl. | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a kit to rekey wieser locks works well,I use it to change the keys on my rental house. I lost ... A: If you do not have a working key you need to be able to turn the cylinder to the left, then pull out ... | |
| Old safe | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: My Mom has a safe which is at least 65 years old. We have the combination but cannot get it to ... A: The date is on the dial. Early 1900's. Maybe a Mosler or Diebold. It looks alot like my Mosler-1881. ... | |
| Auto Door Locks Stuck? | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: I was washing the car (1994 Olds Cutlass Supreme)and when I wiped down the inside of the front ... A: Real easy! Open the door and put a screwdriver or some kind of rod into the latch on the door. It ... | |
| entry door lock | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: outside key wont turn door is locked inside turn button dosent do anything . how do i take this lock ... A: Look at the edge of the door on the plate that the latch comes out of, is there a name stamped on ... | |
| lock cyl. | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a kit to rekey wieser locks works well,I use it to change the keys on my rental house. I lost ... A: You will have to pick the cylinder to the left to the 10 o'clock area. Put a shim down the key hole ... | |
| door knob with no visible screws | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to replace an exterior door knob. The latch plate says National Lock. It is a push ... A: Make sure the door lock is in the lock condition. Insert the key and turn, now try to depress that ... | |
| Old safe | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: My Mom has a safe which is at least 65 years old. We have the combination but cannot get it to ... A: Follow my original operation. Your combo should be Right 4 turns stop on 69 3 turns left past 69 ... | |
| Schlage "Precis" Locks | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: Someone recommended a nearly pick-proof lock from Schlage called "Precis" - but I can't find any ... A: It is called "Primes and Everest". And there is no such thing as "pressure picking using Blank ... | |
| Old safe | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: My Mom has a safe which is at least 65 years old. We have the combination but cannot get it to ... A: Can you send a pic to ibdrloc@yahoo.com The safe front and a clear shot of the dial close. Some ... | |
| meilink safe | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: Just received an old free safe. Meilink one dial one handle. no apparent serial numbers. Am ... A: Go on the web and look for Meilink and give them a call with the serial number and you might get the ... | |
| mosler model 13 | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: Robert, I have an old Msler model 13 ,serial #22893-25 and don't have a comb. It's locked now. Whats ... A: Manipulation [lots of practice] or drilling. No magical process for you, sorry. Go to savta.org ... | |
| re-keying a lock | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I've bought 3 schlage locks for a new house and garage. They are all keyed the same. I'd like to buy ... A: Some home improvment stores sell a lock rekeying kits for about $35.00. Look on the web for Schlage ... | |
| sentry 1330 safe | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: i have the combination to my sentry 1330 safe, but unfortunately i have no idea on how to dial the ... A: Dial left 3 complete turns and stop on first # Dial right 2 turns past 1st # and stop on 2nd #. Dial ... | |
| Lost combination for Mosler wall safe | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: Webb, Recently I stayed at a B&B in WV and the couple who owned the place had a Mosler wall safe ... A: Mosler died back in 2003. No records can be found for combos. They will have to have it drilled. If ... | |
| difficult deadbolt | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: One of our doors has a magna seal deadbolt and there are no inside visible screws. I see two ... A: The screws may be allen head screws with tap in rivets. Or you might have to have a key to open the ... | |
| Schalge lever lockset - spring breakage | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: We have 11-year-old Schlage lever locksets on our interior doors. I can find no model name/number. ... A: Chances are they would have to be ordered. IF, you can get them it would take 8 to 12 weeks. Just ... | |
| lock works but i can push door right open.... | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: what do i need to do i got a new door knob and lock set and i put it in....i can just push it open. ... A: The latch is the part of the lock that sticks out of the edge of the door. When you turn the knob ... | |
| forgot combination | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: I've had an American Security safe for over 10 years now...always able to open on first try...for ... A: To open a safe with out a comb the prices start at $125.00 and go up. Send me a reply with the ... | |
| Broken steamer trunk lock | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I work in a lock shop, and we recently had a customer who had an old steamer trunk which he did not ... A: I have one now that I could not pick open. I need to go try it with some new keys. I would use a ... | |
| deadbolt screw tapon removal | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: I installed a Schlage double cylinder deadbolt the other day. After tightening the screws, I added ... A: I allways wait a day or 2 just to set it in place. Use a small blade screwdriver or a small pair of ... | |
| Mosler Safe Weight | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: We have a Mosler Model 4833-CL Records Safe in our office on the 10th floor of an office building. ... A: Can you send me a pic to ibdrloc@yahoo.com If it is an old safe [50 years +], 5ft tall and 4ft ... | |
| Mosler 5 Drawer Letter File Safe model SFC-5 | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: Sir, I have a Mosler 5 drawer letter file safe, model SFC-5. It was used for a government contract. ... A: What is the serial #? At the top of the safe there should be an aluminum tag with 7 digits. If the ... | |
| Broken dial to a safe | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: During a recent move my Sentry 1330 Fire safe dial was broken. Upon further inspection I noted it ... A: If you got a hold of Sentry and they said no way, then you will have to take the safe lock apart and ... | |
| Mosler Safe | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: Bob: I am thinking about buying a Mosler safe without knowing the combination. Is this a bad idea ... A: The Mosler Co. is OUT of BUIS. It could cost anywhere from $100.00 to $500.00 with out a combo to ... | |
| zero out a Mosler safe | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I have two Mosler safes that will be given away once I can zero out the locks. I have the ... A: The number you gave goes like this; 1=one dial, 2=two areas/door -drawer, 9=year made '89,99, 1949= ... | |
| Victor Cannon Ball Safe - Top Door Stuck | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I recently trucked the safe 33 miles over some bumpy road and now the dial does not fully turn to ... A: It sounds like you were looking at the combo change hole. Watch the wheels when you dial the combo. ... | |
| Victor Cannon Ball Safe - Top Door Stuck | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I recently trucked the safe 33 miles over some bumpy road and now the dial does not fully turn to ... A: It sounds like you got it opened!? Did you try to watch the works of the lock while you dial it ... | |
| WEIGHT OF SAFE | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE A MEILINK SAFE, MODEL MSD 2622. I NEED TO MOVE THIS SAFE AND I WILL BE CHARGED BY THE POUND. ... A: I did not see your model in my records. Depending on the age the weight will differ. 50 year old ... | |
| Victor Cannon Ball Safe - Top Door Stuck | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I recently trucked the safe 33 miles over some bumpy road and now the dial does not fully turn to ... A: Sounds like the fence inside the lock may have broke. Gently tap the dial while dialing the combo to ... | |
| saga safe | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: hello Robert --- I have a saga --- saf-d-posit -- for years we've left it just off the last number ... A: Saga was chased out of the US many years ago. No records are available. You can get a better ... | |
| Steel Age Industries Safe | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: I found a Steel Age Industries safe for sale with Dimensions: Outside - 60"H X 29"W X 27 1/2" . I ... A: My records shows a Steelage 41x29x27 made in Bombay, India. 1984 1802 lbs.A square plate near center ... | |
| Key Stuck/Now Broke in Medeco Deadbolt | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I saw your answer to a very similar question from around a year ago but unfortunately after I broke ... A: Do you have the deadbolt off of the door? Remove the 2 screws on the back of the cylinder that has ... | |
| found safe no combination | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: I work for a transfer station, and a little sentry safe was dropped off at the dump locked and open. ... A: Remove the back cover on the inside of the door. Start turning the dial left until all 3 wheels are ... | |
| opening a safe | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I need to open an old taylor safe, I know the conbination but have no clue on how to dial the ... A: Turn the dial left 3 complete turns and stop on the first number __ __. Turn the dial right 2 ... | |
| Mosler | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a model 12 Mosler safe, serial no. 18094*8. It is a two door safe on steel wheels. Would you ... A: If your safe is about 6' tall and 4' wide it could weigh 1500 to 2500 lbs. If it is clean and has a ... | |
| Saga Safe D Posit - won't open | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I have the combo and the key, but nothing seems to work. The combo wheel seems to turn easily ... A: What city are you in? That locksmith is wayyyyy over priced to open that safe. If the hinges are on ... | |
| Redoing all locks in our home | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: We recently bought an older home and the locks are all old and you have to jiggle the key to get ... A: What part of the country do you live in? Look at the edge of the doors, if the plate that keeps the ... | |
| Trunk lock | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I really need some help. I have a '93 Grand Am. The rear seats don't fold down ( I have looked all ... A: Get in the back seat area and face the rear seat. Push down and back on the front edge of the seat ... | |
| Key for SAGA safe | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a SAGA safe which still works fine, but have only one key left. I want to get a couple of ... A: GM is general motors keys. AM is a key blank # that most lock shops should have on the board. AM is ... | |
| Mosler combination reset | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: Our office recently acquired a Mosler safe.There is a number on the front AFTB10819. The model ... A: You will need a change key to do the combo change. Call your local locksmith to do this task. They ... | |
| Vintage Meilink Safe | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Webb, My name is Walter Jones. I am a member of the Masonic Lodge of Rosiclare, Illinois. ... A: You are lucky. Take the door to 1/4 open and left up while you wiggle the door back and forth until ... | |
| stuck combination lock | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a mosler safe with two combination locks and a time delay lock. The problem I ... A: It sounds like you have a cash type of safe. That is call a "day lock". It is used for the regular ... | |
| Mosler Safe | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: I have an old Mosler safe made in Cincinati, OH. It has been in the family for years but with the ... A: You have an older safe and Mosler has been out of bus for about 4 years. No records for those safes ... | |
| Deadbolt | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: Robert, When I go to open my front door from inside the house, I put the key in the deadbolt and it ... A: It sounds like you have a Kwikset double cylinder deadbolt. 2 screws will allow you to take the lock ... | |
| Old Mosler 1940's Safe | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I cannot get the safe to open. I have wasted much time over the last few days. A few years back, I ... A: Use the tic that is at 12 o'clock. Make sure the number you are using stops right at that tic. Turn ... | |
| Mosler safe lockout | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a Mosler safe in my office I have used the safe for well over 3 years. A co-worker recently ... A: It sounds like you have a government 5 drawer 1 lock Mosler safe. Does the lock go "click click" ... | |
| 5 number wyndhurst | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: I have an old Wyndhurst, made by J.M. Mason in NYC and five two digit numbers noted as the ... A: I have never seen a Wynhurst safe. Not sure what it looks like. Does it have any letters on the ... | |
| Old Mosler Safe Lost/Found Combo | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: I found a hidden piece of paper near the old Mosler safe with numbers that might be for the ... A: The last pair of numbers is where you stop the dial at. Turn left 3 complete turns and stop on the ... | |
| DEXTER DEADBOLT CYLINDER REKEY | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: TODAY I WAS TRYING TO REKEY THE LOCK CYLINDER ON MY GARAGE. IT WAS A DEXTER. EVERYTHING WAS GOING ... A: Those are master pins in the shape of balls. Alot of companies would use those when they would ... | |
| Rekeying Fees for Safe Deposit Box | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: What is the average cost for rekeying a bank safe deposit box? My bank wants to charge me $200, ... A: The national average for IN SHOP rekey of a safe deposit box is $13.00. To go to the bank and do it ... | |
| Mosler Safe | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: I was given a mosler safe with a three digit combination. It has a sargent & greenleaf lock. I can't ... A: Does the safe have a 7 digit serial number on the top front edge? If you turn the dial to "0" can ... | |
| car boot lock | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: The lock on my car boot has been getting more and more difficult to open - I now have to bouce the ... A: Where do you live that you have to use a boot! Anyway, I do not recommend graphite for anything. Use ... | |
| unistall schlage passage set | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to remove the passage set so that I can replace it with a lock set. This is in a ... A: Use a small poker into the hole on the neck of the knob. Just below the knob. Press in and pull knob ... | |
| SAGA | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I just had a customer bring in a Saga Saf-d-posit safe. He has the combo but no key. Would you know ... A: I have not had to make a key for one of those in a long time. Try I have found an older GM single ... | |
| lost our combination | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: any way of finding out the combination on an old safe? mosler model#13 Serial#21799-4 A: If the safe is locked closed than you will have to have it manipulated open or drill opened. To find ... | |
| determining combination | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: I have an old yale wall safe that is open but I don't know the combination. I have taken out the ... A: Put the wheels back in the lock! The pin is a pick up for the drivers on the wheels. In the back ... | |
| is locksmithing a good paying career..? | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: i live in las vegas nv and would like to find out if locksmithing is a good career choice..can i ... A: I just retired from The Boeing Satellite Developement Center in Los Ageles, Ca. where I was the ... | |
| locksmithing | 3/24/2007 |
| Q: i got a safe i need to find out combination for! Nothing in it but id like to use it! This safe was ... A: Call 1-800-528-9900. They are a division of the Meilink Safe Company. Give them a serial # and model ... | |
| Old combo lock on gun safe -addendum | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: .. thanks -George A: Do the combo 50-25-50 3 turns left, 2 turns right, 1 turn left and right to "0" turn center arrow ... | |
| Old S&G Combo Lock on Gun Safe | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: Dad passed away last year and left lots of surprises for me. One is an old gun safe (about 5 ft ... A: I answered the other e mail first and did not see this one. Turn the dial left 3 turns and stop on ... | |
| how to open locked closet door | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: I just installed a key lock set on my closet door following the directions. everything went together ... A: What brand is it? Some manufacturers will have a small poke hole on the neck behind the knob. Insert ... | |
| doorknob | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: The doorknob turns though the bolt doesn't retract allowing the door to open. We took off the shroud ... A: Can you get to the inside of the room? If so the screws may be visible or the knob will come off so ... | |
| Deadbolt will not unlock | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: Greetings. We had a new garage built last summer and the contractor installed a new Taylor steel ... A: Defiant is the "cheapest" lock out there! But none the less lets go. The door frame or door has ... | |
| combination numbers | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: The combination numbers are very difficult to read due to the paint or coating wearing off the dial. ... A: The dial is probably made from brass. Steel wool off the numbers and buff it clean and then use a ... | |
| broken key | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: i wonder if you could help me please. there is a key broken in the lock of my bedroom window and i ... A: We would use a jwelery saw. It is a spiral thin wire that we would twist into the keyhole next to ... | |
| SIBES Mortise Lock | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a mortise lock with the only identifier on the lock reading SIBES. It is by front entry of ... A: Remove the screws on the edge of the door so you can remove the face plate. Now you should see a ... | |
| gun safe | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: would I have to pop the dial off and how would I do it without breaking it.I have a browning safe in ... A: If you pop off the dial the lock may not be good any longer. If you have never opened a safe with ... | |
| bathroom door locked from inside | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: The bathroom door on my parents' half bath was inadvertently locked from the inside. The lock is a ... A: Try to pry the door stop away from the door frame and use an ice pick or something sharpe to pry ... | |
| Mosler safe | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: I cant find the combination for it. The door is open. Is there a way to figure out what the ... A: Can you work a screwdriver? Good! Can you send me a digital pic of the outside of the door and 1 of ... | |
| Meilink 1.3 cu. ft. safe | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: I have received an older Meilink safe- (1) dial & 1 handle.... I have the combination however, upon ... A: Try this-- 3 full turns left to first #---2 turns right past 1st # and stop on 2nd #---1 turn past ... | |
| wages | 1/13/2007 |
| Q: i was hoping that you can tell me what wages a locksmith earns.what are the normal wages for a first ... A: Service calls vary from $25.00 to $45.00. Labor rates vary from $20.00 up for 1 hour. Sometimes you ... | |
| Removing older Schlage deadbolt | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to remove an older Schlage double keyed deadbolt. There are what look like two "rivets" ... A: Those rivets twist out to the left. Take a small sharp flat blade screwdriver and try to pry them ... | |
| Protecting a deadbolt from lock picking | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: I live in an apartment complex, therefore not able to replace any exterior locking devices. Our door ... A: What city are you in? I have seen this many times before and you can't rule out anybody who is with ... | |
| auto/safes | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: I received my locksmith certificate from foley belsaw.wanted to get into car openings and also ... A: Foley has a safe course, did you get it? Try to find A.L.O.A. locksmiths on the net then find a ... | |
| Commerical Lock Broken | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: I own a business and it turns out the lock on one of my front doors is broken. The lock will turn ... A: What you have is called an Adams Rite swing bolt. You have a thumb turn inside and a key outside. ... | |
| saga saf.d.posit comnination | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a saga saf.d.posit duel combination and key lock safe. I have the key but the combination was ... A: The Saga Sake Co. was told to srop selling in the U.S. many years ago. To replace this safe would ... | |
| general information | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: with practice of courses. picking locks on my own time to get expericence.rekeying locks on my own ... A: It sounds like you are on the right path. Just practice on residential locks so then you can get ... | |
| How to remove an old Dexter door lock? | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: Robert: I am trying to replace an old Dexter door lock. The lock, unlike some of the more modern ... A: Look on the neck of the inside knob on the left or right sides and there is a slit that you can poke ... | |
| saga saf d posit safes | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: we need the combination to a saga saf d posit safe. the combination was left in the safe and is now ... A: Saga was told to stop sellig in the U.S. some 20 years ago. The best way and quickest to get in is ... | |
| Broken Deadbolt | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: Kitchen door won't unlock. I have a schlage deadbolt (keyed on both sides) The key will turn from ... A: If the lock was installed properly there is a piece of metal on the top of the bolt that flips up ... | |
| antique corner cabinet locked | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: I locked an antique (American made, early 1800's, hand planed) corner cabinet with a key that ... A: Take a large paper clip and bend the end at 90 degrees about 1/4 inch long. poke this end into the ... | |
| Lost combination number | 12/22/2006 |
| Q: I am currently overseas and have a safe that is 1ft W x 18in L x 1ft H. It has a digital spinning ... A: You have a document box that is to be locked or mounted inside of another safe. When you say digital ... | |
| lost key and key that i dont know what it goes to | 12/22/2006 |
| Q: I lost the key to my home filing cabinet it has 2 drawers and the lock on the cabinet has the number ... A: You can write to the manufacture with the key code and for a small fee they will send you 2 keys or ... | |
| Key Copies | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: I just bought a house that has Baldwin locks. I have the key that came with the locks and it works ... A: Now the key you call the "master" is really the "original" key. Does it have 5 digits stamped on one ... | |
| right key, but hard to turn | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: The deadbolt on our front door is giving us trouble. When I insert the key and try to turn it, ... A: I never use graphite. A light oil or WD-40 works the best. Spray the key hole with WD-40 and work ... | |
| Mosler Safe Co. Cannonball Mamganese Steel Bank Safe | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: I work for a bank that has had this old safe for many years and is in the process of donating it to ... A: You mean back to the yearly 1900's. If there is a serial # on the handle an it is above 100,000 to ... | |
| Ideal Security deadbolt | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: I have an Ideal security deadbolt that I am trying to remove from the door. This is a deadbolt only ... A: Does this deadbolt act as an entrance handle lock or just a deadbolt? If it has a handle on it you ... | |
| Opening my old Meilink 20 cu foot safe | 12/10/2006 |
| Q: I tried he answer published, but couldn't get in. I have the right combination, just don't remember ... A: Start by turning the dial to the left 3 complete turns and stop on the 1st #, Turn the dial to the ... | |
| saga saf-d-posit | 12/9/2006 |
| Q: I lost the key to my safe (saga) and would like to know if the manufaturer would provide me with a ... A: Saga was ordered to stop selling in the U.S. some 20 years ago. You will need to take the safe to a ... | |
| Mosler Safe | 12/7/2006 |
| Q: I have a 4 drawer Mosler safe I can not open. Tag reads 1442944. The combo is either 15-20-30-0 or ... A: This is what the serial # means; 1=1lock on the safe, 4=4 drawers, 4=built in 1974,84or 94, 2,944 ... | |
| safe | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: I have a Mosler portable (about 2x2x3) safe in my office. It is fairly old, and worked fine until ... A: Put the safe on it's back and spray WD-40 around the dial. Let it set for a short time and try to ... | |
| combination directions | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: i have a safe i recently purchased and i have the combination but i think their is a certain way to ... A: Start by turning the dial to the left 3 complete turns and stop on the first #. Turn right 2 turns ... | |
| Lock won't unlock | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: On my door to my house i have a dead bolt. with the key from the outside, i can lock it, but i ... A: Will the key turn from the outside in the unlock direction?. If it won't, then the hole in the jam ... | |
| baldwin manchester 5350 enterance lockset | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: I now have a 15 month old son who opens our enterance door can I disable the feature that allows the ... A: No, that function can not be disabled. You are not the first to have this problem. Just recently I ... | |
| ideal security lock | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: i have an old lock on front door thats stamped 'ideal security lock'. it's a deadbolt with key entry ... A: They went out of bus many years ago. Sears also sold them. You will have to find a knob or deadbolt ... | |
| mosler model 12 double door floor safe | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: how much is it worth ? who will buy it in chicago? does it weight 1600 or 2000 lbs? this safe ... A: Not sure what a model 12 is. It is worth what ever you can get-$500.00+. Anyone might want it. Could ... | |
| mosler safe combination | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: The number engraved on the handle is 204625. The combination that I had (if dorrect) consisted of ... A: O.K.! Turn 4 complete turns left and stop on the first #. Turn dial right 3 turns past first # stop ... | |
| Office stores type safes for home | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: Robert, the answer for the fire protection was excellent, but when all the plastic is hammered away, ... A: If you spend about $400.00 on a safe you can beat all day long and you will just crush it and not ... | |
| Office stores type safes for home | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: I have been shopping for a safe for home use, and am alarmed by the amount of plastic panels on the ... A: We really do not care about the outside of a fire safe. What we care about is the INSIDE. Your less ... | |
| Truck tool box lock. | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: I have locked myself out of my truck tool box. I was told by a local locksmith that I could just ... A: If it is a key with cuts on 1 side only then that will work o.k. Sometimes there is a number on the ... | |
| Locksmith career | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: Good afternoon, Mr. Webb! I'm Mark Rhodes, from Tecumseh, Michigan. Currently I'm employed with ... A: I run the lock and key function at Boeing Satellite Development Center near LAX airport in Los ... | |
| UNABLE TO OPEN SAGA SAFE | 10/14/2006 |
| Q: HI-I AM ORIGINAL OWNER OF SMALL SAGA SAFE-HAVE KEY AND COMBO-SAFE WILL NOT OPEN AFTER REPEATED ... A: Wow! I thought I was the only one still with a Saga. The wheels inside of the safe may have rusted ... | |
| atlas safe will not open | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Atlas safe, about five feet high, 1200 pounds, and maybe 40 years old. When I ... A: Not really-but maybe. Can you send a digital pic to ibdrloc@yahoo.com for a further look. I ... | |
| after fire safe opening | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: One of our customers has had a fire that destroyed his home. He has a Liberty Safe gun safe that ... A: Was there more than 1 dial? You will have to have the safe drilled open. Hopefully, there is enough ... | |
| mosler 5 draw file | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: Haveing trouble in opening. Is it 4 turns to the left and 3 to the right 2 to the lift again and ... A: 3 turns left-stop on first #. 2 turns right past 1st # and stop on 2nd. #. 1 ... | |
| What type of lock will work for us? | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: I work at a Christian school and unfortunately with the school shooting in Lancaster Pa, we are ... A: Any good mortise lock can have a lock cylinder on both sides of the door. That way you need a key to ... | |
| Mosler Safe | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: Bob, I noticed you comment on changing the safe combination for a mosler safe. I recently bought a ... A: Look at the dial ring that is around the dial. At 11 o'clock you see a little line-that is the ... | |
| Installing a Keyed-Lockset | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: I purchased a keyed-lockset for my bedroom to keep my 14 year old son out. I installed the lockset, ... A: That's called a latch. If the latch is not extended all the way into the hole, then the latch can be ... | |
| How to open mosler model 11 wall safe? | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: I am the maint supervisor at the akron fedral bldg. Akron Ohio.We just moved a judge into a ... A: 50-25-50 is a factory combo and sometimes just 4 turns left to 50 then back right 'til the dial ... | |
| Schlage dead bolt | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: I have a Schlage dead bolt with a key hole on both sides. I want to replace this dead bolt but there ... A: There might be a thin wire spring ring on the inside lock face that holds the inside face plate in ... | |
| deadbolt in steel door, twist type only, no key | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: My bathroom door has a deadbolt that has no key, just a knob to lock it. Is there anyway I can undo ... A: I would call the sob who did it out to crawl back into the window and open it-or at least send them ... | |
| Opening a Mosler Safe | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a Mosler safe. Model 12. Serial # 23LO-15. I have the 3 number combination but am having a ... A: Not sure what a model 12 is with out some research. Turn the dial left 3 complete turns and stop on ... | |
| 1910 Safe | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: We purchased safe for our father that was made in 1910. It is enormous and almost impossible to ... A: You did not say what the brand name is so I will guess. The driver may have broke or one of the flys ... | |
| Removing a lock cyliner from a Schlage office lockset. | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: I am fairly familiar with Schlage products and I know you have to have the key in order to remove ... A: Do you know if the lock is an A or D series lock? You will have to take the lock completely apart ... | |
| Safety Deposit Box Key | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: I have a set of safety deposit box keys for United American Bank. I'm sure that the bank has ... A: Try to find out who bought out the bank. Search on line. Go to the old address-if you know. They ... | |
| Unlocking Our Safe | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: The serial number is 6190040. The safe is 4 feet high and 24" wide. It has a big black dial. I tried ... A: The first # 6 means that it is a speical container-1 door. The second # 1 means one lock. The third ... | |
| Changing Schlage cylinders to Mul-T-Lock | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: I want to change my Schlage dead bolts cylinders over to Mul-T- Lock cylinders. I cannot be sure ... A: If you look at the back of the BC160 once you remove it from the door, you will find a screw that ... | |
| Combination sequence | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: I own a Mosler safe with these numbers on a plate attached below the door: 10639-222. Do you know ... A: Start by turning the dial left 3 complete turns, stop on the first # Turn the dial right 2 turns ... | |
| Mosler floor safe | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: How do I change the combination on Mosler Model#30201195 A: /Ms. I hope you have the current combo and the safe is open. But with out seeing the back cover, I ... | |
| cannonball safe gear removal | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a 1901 cannonball safe that I am restoring. Under the clocks in the door there is a recessed ... A: I would soak it with some penitrant such as a Kano product. Did you try Cannonball on the internet ... | |
| Mosler Model 12 Combination | 8/20/2006 |
| Q: We have a Mosler Model 12 s/n 22410-29 that we do not have the combination for. We tried the ... A: If you do not have a working comination than there is not much you can do short of drilling it open. ... | |
| Impressioning | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: When impressioning a key, how do you know if the padlock in question is a 4,5 or 6 pin without ... A: The school I recommend is the Foley Belsaw School. But anyway, lets get going. Use your hook pick ... | |
| does the locksmith or a medeco manufacturer make the medeco keys and replacement keys | 8/13/2006 |
| Q: so then is it correct to say that if a locksmith installed a Medeco lock then he has the equiptment ... A: I am not a distributor for Medeco. I will buy the locks with the amount of keys the customer needs ... | |
| does the locksmith or a medeco manufacturer make the medeco keys and replacement keys | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: I was told by my locksmith that only a medeco manufacturer could make a duplicate key. I just read ... A: If you got a card from your locksmith when he installed the lock, Then you have to have that card in ... | |
| pin removal of medeco locks | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: I am a homeonwer and have had numerous breakins and things stolen and my tires flattened. I had ... A: The pins in a Medeco lock rotate when the key is inserted. Even with 2 pin segments missing, you can ... | |
| Oddball Commercial Locks | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: When you take the lowest bid, you usually get what you pay for. About 20 years ago we had a ... A: Alan, Emhart is compatable with Corbin hardware. Look up Corbin Ruswin and call thier main tech #. I ... | |
| Proper Turning sequence for Meilink Safe | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: I have an old Meilink Safe that has been in the family for a number of years now, and the only ... A: O.K. Randy , here we go! Turn the dial 3 turns to the LEFT stop on the first # of the combo. Now ... | |
| Locked door | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: My house was built in the early 20s. I have one key which works on one bedroom and a hall closet ... A: I think you have a skeleton type of lock, right? You will have to go to an old hardware store or to ... | |
| Combo change on Liberty safe | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: Bob, I have a Liberty model Washington 25 gun safe, and have purchased an "L" shaped key from a ... A: This is a piece of cake. Before you took of the back plate, did you see a small hole in it that ... | |
| door locks | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: I have a kwikset dead bolt and regular door lock on a set of french doors but they have no screws ... A: On the inside of the lock there should be 2 holes that might have security pins hammered into the ... | |
| retrieve safe combination | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: Bob, I am now the owner of a "portable" safe. It has the spinning tumbler, and a key apparently to ... A: The SAGA is a 1 cubic ft. safe. The company was told to stop selling in the US 15 years ago. No ... | |
| Mosler safe | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: I have an older safe (Mosler LU 34458, 13017-39) are the numbers. Have had it for years. ... A: Unlock the safe as usual. Take a mallet or block of wood and rap on the handle after you have turned ... | |
| Mosler Cannonball Safe | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: Well Bob, I think you are right, it is a tough one. I have squrted it with kroil, and you may have ... A: There is a chance that the relocker in the lock body has set. Do you have a digital cam? If so send ... | |
| Mosler Cannonball Safe | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: yes the combo stops at the end, but all I get is a lot of wiggle. I raped on the door itself, I ... A: Well this is a tough one. Try to force spray some penetrant in around the handle. Make sure the dial ... | |
| Mosler digital lock | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: Bob, I recenly purchaseed a mosler safe/file cabinet combo at a government auction. Near as I ... A: O.K. Mark. I need to know what color the dial is. If there is a black dial with a 1.5" knob in the ... | |
| Key stuck in lock | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: I HAVE A KEYED ON BOTH SIDES MEDECO CYLINDER (THE OUTSIDE LOOKS LIKE THE INSIDE) THERE ARE NO HOLES ... A: Goodmorning Jeffrey. I guess I did not see the full question. I apologize. If you have a double ... | |
| Mosler Cannonball Safe | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: I just purchased a Mosler Cannonball Safe at an auction, it weigh's about 7000lbs, and I had to hire ... A: Does the dial stop when you do the combo? If so, it sounds like you might have a bolt loose or ... | |
| Key stuck in lock | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: I have a Medeco Deadbolt dual cylinder lock that the key has stuck in the outside tumbler... What ... A: All of my answer did not get to you. Look underneath the thumb turn on the inside of the lock. There ... | |
| Key stuck in lock | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: I have a Medeco Deadbolt dual cylinder lock that the key has stuck in the outside tumbler... What ... A: Medeco pins twist when inserting or removing a key. I would bet if you press in on the cylinder ... | |
| stripped screw on lock | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: I am trying to change a deadbolt. The first small recessed screw where the deadbolt is unscrewed ... A: If you are working on a wood door your in good shape. Remove the deadbolt body from the door. You ... | |
| Mosler Safe - Procedure - Cost | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: Greetings! I have acquired a Mosler safe that was headed to the dumpster at my company. It is a ... A: If you have a digital cam send me a pic at IBDRLOC@yahoo.com I live in Redondo Beach-just south ... | |
| training | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: i am interested in locating a locksmith training classes in or close to west virginia, any help you ... A: Good morn, Mike. Look on the internet for schools in your area.I don't know of any there. I recomend ... | |
| key sticking in deadbolt lock | 6/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a deadbolt lock in the front door of my condo. My door is metal construction. I can insert ... A: You did not say what brand you have, so lets guess. There is a clip or screw on cap on the back of ... | |
| Jado Mortise Lock | 6/24/2006 |
| Q: Webb, I have a broken return spring in a Jado exterior mortise lock. The era is 1979. Jado no longer ... A: You did not say what shape the spring is. Some of your home repair stores carry a good selection of ... | |
| Mosler safe | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: My husband brought a Mosler safe home from work, he drives tractor\trailer and IBM was throwing it ... A: I deal with Mosler safes every day. First off, is the dial silver and when you turn the dial it goes ... | |
| Mosler single draw file safe combination | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: Sir, I am a unit weapons armor in the US Army. I have a Mosler Single draw file safe in my arms ... A: I work with Moslers every day.I am going to give you my office # so I can verify you and talk ... | |
| Security lock | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: I am a security doors fabricator in Lima, Peru, South America. I will appreciate any information ... A: Carlos, I apologize for taking soooo long to get back to you. I had a problem getting into the ... | |
| Lost Car Keys | 1/17/2006 |
| Q: My son lost the keys to his 95 Honda. What are his options to get replacements? A: A common problem. If you can get into the car and you have a trunk release next to the drivers seat, ... | |
| Locksmith training | 12/20/2005 |
| Q: I am considering one of the "learn locksmithing at home" courses and are wondering if you have any ... A: I have found that the Foley Belsaw course is the one I like. Pay cash in full up front and you get a ... | |
| New types of door locks | 10/2/2004 |
| Q: I just purchased from Lowes a schlage "accent" series front door handle/lock. The assembly went ... A: Good morning Don. All Schlage entry locksets operate this way. If you bought a Kwikset lock, it ... | |
| CAR DOOR LATCH | 7/19/2004 |
| Q: I HAVE AN '87 OLDS CUTLASS CIERA, 4 DR, WITH DOOR LATCH PROBLEMS, EVEN ON THE GLOVEBOX. I GOT STUCK ... A: Good morning again. The back door latch might need to be adjusted. A good body shop can do that in a ... | |
| CAR DOOR LATCH | 7/18/2004 |
| Q: I HAVE AN '87 OLDS CUTLASS CIERA, 4 DR, WITH DOOR LATCH PROBLEMS, EVEN ON THE GLOVEBOX. I GOT STUCK ... A: Good morning Renee. Did the locksmith take your inside door panel off? It sounds to me as if the ... | |
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Questions about locks only. I have been a locksmith for over 30 years and am currently the consulting locksmith at one of the largest satellite manufacturers in Southern California. I am a state contractor in the lock/safe field. I will answer questions dealing with residential, commercial and government safes. X07,8 and 9. Mosler 302 and S&G 6700-8400.
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