Looking for a replacement key for this gum-ball machine from the late 40s. It’s stamped with a 41. I’m thinking it a Chicago key. Saw a few on eBay, but they are all different. I’d rather be sure before I spend $10 on a key. Thanks in advance for any help.
How easy would it be to replace this lock? It got broken probably due to aging and one of my brother’s friend came and help us put a temporary fix, so we could use it, as the door was not closing anymore.
He said that we should change the whole door, but I was wondering if only the locks can be changed. As changing the whole door would be way too expensive.
To change it, what would we need and how difficult would it be? Is it something I can do by myself or should we call a professional?
The inside of the lock has a K 3 J1
Hi so yesterday my brother put the key in the door outside with a key already in the lock on the inside he failed to unlock the door but since then the inside key is stuck in a position we can't remove it and it also won't turn I've tried some methods such as vibration to try and unstick it and lifting the handle while pushing the door in however the key won't budge.
Can anyone offer some advice to what we can do to get this key out? Really hoping the lock isn't completely buggered 🙏
Thanks all
Hi! I’m assuming this is a lock? Found with a relatives equipment who worked for the railroad.
Hello everyone.
I messed up and drilled the lock out the wrong way and am looking for a way to open up this machine I just bought. Its model is a CV-0900.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Please see photos attached
I'm a student yet and try to dissambling the telescopic cylinder of רב בריח (Israeli brand)
Edit: Solved! It's a latch key.
I need to get a key like this for a bunch of access panels at work. Not a photo of my actual key. Not sure if these are available somewhere or if I'd be better off to try to make my own.
I had a stressful afternoon today and just wanted to share what happened, get some perspective, and honestly, get a little peace of mind.
I got locked out of my house today around 8:30pm. I Googled a locksmith, called the first number that popped up, and immediately got a weird vibe. The dispatcher demanded $25 upfront via Cash App before anyone would even drive out.
I told him hell na and I wouldn’t need the service after all from em and hung up on him lol.
I then called a legit company and 5 minutes later decided to check one last window… lo and behold, this window was unlocked, so I crawled back inside my house. I immediately called the legit company 5 minutes later (when I discovered the window) to cancel.
I have 2 questions:
Hey I want to buy a Lishi that matches my house keys but idk which exact model I should buy, I asked chatgpt and he said it's definitely not a KW1 or KW5 can anyone with experience tell me which model would match this key? And please no need to tell me how stupid I am for not learning lock picking, I am looking for a fast option if my kids lock themselves accidentally again.
I’ve installed a Yale assure in our house and wanted to installed one in our vacation home. It’s an old house and the deadbolt, pictured, has the spindle attached to the turn piece. It’s a square spindle that fits into a square hole. Is there a way to get a short spindle that I can use to retrofit the Yale assure into this lock?
Thank you in advance.
My trailer has barn doors and the side door as the only exits/entrances. For safety and security I want to be able to lock the barn doors from the inside while making it impossible to be locked in from the outside while I am parked and camping.
I have a way to keep the door from being latched and locked from the outside, but now need a way to close and lock them from the inside. I want it to seal up tightly from the inside like it does when closing from the outside. See second photo for the interior.
Does anyone have any ideas on how to do this?
Thanks!
EDIT: Thanks for many great ideas. One challenge is the door is pretty flimsy except around the edges to bolt on to. Many of these ideas are good work arounds.
I lost the key. What is the most easy way to open it. It doesn't has a brand on it.
Thank you in advance!
Hello, Plese looking for this hardware which was common in South Florida 20 years ago and has been discontinued. I really need to find a set or possible similar set that could be used with some altering of the door. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.Thank you
earlier this morning two men woke my sister up by standing in the front of our doorway, she heard the lock being “turned by a key” but we later found a substance around the lock and on the door jam, when put a flashlight on it, it turns almost glittery, after some googling we found out some silicone lubricants for loosening locks leave a residue like this. we checked with our key and the lock is really loose now which it previously wasn’t. could anyone help let me know any more information about if they did pick the lock or got in a different way? anything helps thank you.
Hi there, I’m trying to get a novelty copy of my house key made and am hitting some confusion. I went to Home Depot and they told me that one of my house keys was a 77 and the other one was 97. The only novelty keys they had were 66s. I went to Lowe’s and their machine didn’t even register my key and they told me that it was because they probably didn’t have my kind of key in stock.
When I’ve tried to look up how to identify the different number of keys, I see that there is a difference in pins and I do believe my house key only has five pins. I did find more spare keys in my house that look very different than the ones I tested, but do still work in my doors locks. I was wondering if there could even be a possibility that those keys may be a 66 and if I should go back to the store to have them tested. I know Home Depot and Lowe’s are not ideal spots, but I just saw a custom key there that I really wanted to give a special someone for their birthday so I’m trying to make it work!
Title. Gf and I got locked out of our apt as we are moving out, left the keys inside and had an urgent need to keep removing things from the place. I contacted a random website for lock picking technicians. Had phone call and everything, the guy arrived in 20 min. The estimated price we discussed over the phone was $250, which we were ok with, we just needed to get our things out quick. He got up to the door, but long story short he was not able to open the lock. Damaged the door a bit. He got very aggressive and threatened to start drilling the door to open it. We absolutely did not want that so he got even more aggressive and started using racial slurs. We ended up paying him $220 for him to just go away. Nothing was fixed.
Anyways, the question is: how can we get our money back😭. Contact police?
The basis of my question is that since we were essentially extorted for our money should we get police involved? I’m sorry if this all sounds juvenile…I just never expected this to happen.
Additional context in response to a comment: I said the following:
“Yes yes…very poor decisions on my part. Just for some more context - at the same time the guy was demanding money from us, he was holding an electric drill with a metal drill bit attached. Our apartment door is in an enclosed hallway which is a tight spot so all 3 of us were inches away from each other. He was yelling and demanding the money while pointing the drill in our direction while in that enclosed space. We just paid him to avoid escalating the situation”
My camper outside storage hatches have cheapie 1/4 turn key latches that need maintenance. The chrome shields that swing down behind the slot no longer move so the keyhole stays open to dirt and bugs. A couple of them are sufficiently gummed up that the key doesn't go all the way in and can't or at least are very hard to unlock. I've been lubing them a few times a year with drying silicone spray. Probably a good lube, but not a good crud flusher. Suggestions?
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Estimated Cost
Autel IM608 Pro Il
$3,500
Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Max Pro
$500
TOPDON T-Ninja 1000
$700
Xhorse Dolphin XP-005
$1,900
Lishi 2-in-1 Tool Set
$800
Lock Pick & Entry Tool Kit
$350
Air Wedges & Long Reach Tools
$250
Rekey Kit & Pinning Kit
$400
Automotive Key Blanks Inventory
$1,500
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$2,500
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$700
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$400
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$350
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$200
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$300
Vehicle Wheel Boots & Keys
$600
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$14,950.00
Someone tried sealing my battery for my Rad Rover 6 Plus and didn't have any success they drilled the lock to my bike battery and don't know how to get the battery out can someone please help
