r/AskALocksmith

This is very random situation that I have gotten myself into. I didn’t have any cash to give my daughter tonight when she lost a tooth before bed from the tooth 🧚. I ended up finding a random decorative (?) skeleton key which I covered in glitter and put under her pillow bc I was desperate.

Is there any kind of small box/chest I can get that may be sort of universal and would open from a key like this? Hoping to plant something somewhere in a few days and pretend she stumbled upon it and the fairy left some treasure for her that can be opened by the key. Any thoughts?

Found at a vintage shop! It’s VERY heavy, nothing rattles. I think there’s just metal sectioning or something inside. I bought it because WHY NOT. I love a good metal box! Any advice for a beginner with this lock?

About a week ago someone left my room by slamming the door, an hour or so later I tried to leave and realized the door was not opening, someone ended up having to force it from the outside, thankfully minimal damage was done to the doorframe, can anyone tell me what happened? I feel like a tiny stupid piece broke, also it looks like the lock itself is fine but I can't be sure, the key turns just fine, maybe the handle wasn't working? A spring or something? Any help would be appreciated, I'd like to avoid buying a whole new unit. Italian door. Thanks!!

The combination must have changed, can't open it anymore. It's a common white label cable lock that comes under many brands.

- no tactile feedback when rotating numbers that could indicate something

- a piece of paper in between also doesn't sag down on any number

Does anyone know what type of lock this is? I’m having trouble locking the door, and I’m wondering if it might be stuck. I’d love to replace it with a smart lock if possible. If anyone has suggestions or recommendations, I would really appreciate the help! I’ve tried reverse searching it, but I haven’t had any luck.

Does anyone know how to unlock this longchamp lock? I lost the combination and I would like to reset.

I don't know much about locks, but I'd like to make this as good to original as possible.

I'm not bothered about the vertical locking mechanism at the top and bottom of the door.

I just want to fit a good lock that's better than the one I have at the moment.

Update* I just found out my brother in law tried to unbent the key and used it ever since then it got stuck
I’m just going to replace the ignition key myself

-I have a 2003 Toyota Tacoma , I got a copy key stuck . I’m able to turn the truck on but not able to take the key out all the way

Hi All, I’m looking for some advice with this project. I’m attempting to replace the doorknob and assembly in this door. To my knowledge it’s original to the house and I’d like to keep it around and reuse the door but I can’t seem to get it removed.

I have been able to twist both knobs to have them release but after that I’m at a loss since there are no visible screws or direction to continue taking it apart. Any advice would be helpful!

Found a Lenovo ThinkCentre at a thrift shop for cheap, but the side panel is locked and it didn’t come with the keys.

I’d like to open it up to upgrade the system., but I’m not familiar with Lenovo’s case lock mechanism on these systems.

What’s the safest/non-destructive way to open the panel without the original
. Is there a standard override/trick for these ThinkCentres?

Appreciate any suggestions from people who’ve dealt with these before.

Key stopped working. Inserts easily, but the lock stays locked. I've tried soaking in PB Blaster but still not working. Anyway, I'm able to get it down to the knob, but can't figure out how to remove the cylinder to check the pins/springs. Thanks in advance.

i want to replace my lock with a welock, and to measure up i need to remove this lock cover. i can’t figure out how to. thanks.
update: to be clear it’s not an issue removing the lock barrel, that’s done. Just this lock cover That sits about 5mm proud of the barrel. No bolts go through the door from the back, and no screw holes on this cover at the front. I’ve tried sliding it up and down But it won’t budge.