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Title: How to identify key # question. Post by: rugrunner on August 16, 2009, 09:17:59 am I would like to find a key for the Ideal 55 I picked up but there is no number visible on the lock.
All it says is Chicago lock Co. around the outside and ace in the center: Title: Re: How to identify key # question. Post by: collecture on August 16, 2009, 09:56:12 am Sometimes the number is on the cylinder; sometimes it is on the bezel and sometimes there just isn't one.
Remove the lock from the coin box and look all over it. I use a little hand held magnifying glass as my eyes are old! Title: Re: How to identify key # question. Post by: rugrunner on August 16, 2009, 10:01:10 am Collecture you are very helpful and I appreciate it as always.
I should have said that the mech is locked and firmly attached to the ideal 55. Title: Re: How to identify key # question. Post by: collecture on August 16, 2009, 10:07:36 am There are lock picking sets out there
or maybe a locksmith could pick it for you I'd just drill it out and forget about it! Title: Re: How to identify key # question. Post by: rugrunner on August 16, 2009, 12:17:35 pm So drill it out with a good sized bit and replace the whole lock?
Not worth taking it to a locksmith and I can barely pick my nose properly much less a lock... :laugh: Title: Re: How to identify key # question. Post by: Jim on August 16, 2009, 05:21:46 pm I would drill it out as well!
Start with a smaller bit, say 1/8" - 3/16" and then get larger with each hole until the tumblers fall out or you can use a flat-headed screwdriver to rotate the back of the lock so it unlocks. Title: Re: How to identify key # question. Post by: rugrunner on August 16, 2009, 09:34:22 pm Thanks Jim for the details.
I know for you guys that know what you are doing "drill it out" makes perfect sense but for a complete newb it can still be confusing. I'll give it a try next time I go to my storage shed! |