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Title: ideal 35 camel back key
Post by: ld26 on July 09, 2016, 04:39:57 pm
any body have or know where to find a key that will open this mech? thx


Title: Re: ideal 35 camel back key
Post by: Slider-Bob on July 09, 2016, 05:25:22 pm
Hi Lonny,

I have a bag of 25 different barrel keys. Only once did 1 key from the bag open 1 lock for me out of about 25 different locks I've tried, so I'm batting 4%.

Just drill it out and put in a new lock and key.  You likely won't find a key that will work.


Title: Re: ideal 35 camel back key
Post by: ld26 on July 09, 2016, 05:30:45 pm
ugh, thanks for the info Bob, such a shame to drill these out...


Title: Re: ideal 35 camel back key
Post by: johnieG on July 09, 2016, 06:32:42 pm
Since it's detached from the machine you could run it by your local locksmith & have them pick it & then cut you a set of keys, I've done this myself.


Title: Re: ideal 35 camel back key
Post by: ld26 on July 09, 2016, 07:22:15 pm
Thanks Johnnie, ill give that a shot


Title: Re: ideal 35 camel back key
Post by: Slider-Bob on July 09, 2016, 07:51:44 pm
Johnie makes a good point, but my lock guy charges $15-20 for the pick and first key, and $3 for the second key. Still cheaper to buy a new lock/key.  $8 at home depot.


Title: Re: ideal 35 camel back key
Post by: HowDueYouDue on July 10, 2016, 05:45:31 am
Johnie makes a good point, but my lock guy charges $15-20 for the pick and first key, and $3 for the second key. Still cheaper to buy a new lock/key.  $8 at home depot.

Agreed as I had locks done on two machines and i got charged $30 each. Have been replacing them myself since.


Title: Re: ideal 35 camel back key
Post by: cohammer on July 10, 2016, 02:11:22 pm
I would take it to locksmith since your only dealing with a lock every now and then .


Title: Re: ideal 35 camel back key
Post by: ajf5577 on July 13, 2016, 06:08:25 pm
An original lock is well worth the trouble. You can call around for a price from local locksmiths.


Title: Re: ideal 35 camel back key
Post by: ld26 on July 13, 2016, 07:36:58 pm
I ended up drilling it out....and it was empty, oh well