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oldfart

Lock help
« on: September 19, 2017, 03:41:23 PM »
Anybody know how I can get a key or unlock this old vintage cabinet latch?
see pic.
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ren

Re: Lock help
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2017, 03:43:07 PM »
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Flapp_Jackson

Re: Lock help
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2017, 03:58:18 PM »
Here's one way...


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oldfart

Re: Lock help
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2017, 04:18:16 PM »
I should have clarified...
The clasp is locked open and I can't latch it to secure the door.

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Flapp_Jackson

Re: Lock help
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2017, 07:21:45 PM »
Quote from: oldfart on September 19, 2017, 04:18:16 PM
I should have clarified...
The clasp is locked open and I can't latch it to secure the door.

Time to replace the latches (and get new keys)?  If it's open now, you should be able to remove the screws in the picture.
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oldfart

Re: Lock help
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2017, 07:42:08 PM »
Quote from: Flapp_Jackson on September 19, 2017, 07:21:45 PM
Time to replace the latches (and get new keys)?  If it's open now, you should be able to remove the screws in the picture.
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Sure I could. A new latch would cost 10 bucks.
But look at the wood behind the latch and tell me what you see.
Recognize it?
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dogman

Re: Lock help
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2017, 07:49:13 PM »
Quote from: oldfart on September 19, 2017, 07:42:08 PM
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Sure I could. A new latch would cost 10 bucks.
But look at the wood behind the latch and tell me what you see.
Recognize it?
No  ???
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macsak

Re: Lock help
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2017, 07:51:10 PM »
Quote from: oldfart on September 19, 2017, 03:41:23 PM
Anybody know how I can get a key or unlock this old vintage cabinet latch?
see pic.

a lot of those type keys are exactly the same, so try any similar keys that you or friends/relatives have
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oldfart

Re: Lock help
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2017, 08:20:50 PM »
Quote from: dogman on September 19, 2017, 07:49:13 PM
No  ???
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OK, it is a beautiful piece of koa wood. I wanted to keep the piece as original as possible.
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Ryno

Re: Lock help
« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2017, 08:27:43 PM »
thats  beautiful curly koa. btw, Thank you very much for the grill OF! Its still working & very appreciated.
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dogman

Re: Lock help
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2017, 08:47:59 PM »
Quote from: macsak on September 19, 2017, 07:51:10 PM
a lot of those type keys are exactly the same, so try any similar keys that you or friends/relatives have
Maybe suit case keys? Try make a key with a large size paper clip, put a short bend on the end and flatten it with a hammer so it fits the key slot.
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London808

Re: Lock help
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2017, 09:33:48 PM »
 a good locksmith should be able to make you a key for it.
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oldfart

Re: Lock help
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2017, 10:00:54 PM »
Quote from: Ryno on September 19, 2017, 08:27:43 PM
thats  beautiful curly koa. btw, Thank you very much for the grill OF! Its still working & very appreciated.
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Oh right on brother! I forgot all about that!

I'm going to acquire this piece and give it some TLC.
When I'm done you guys are gonna freak.
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Rocky

Re: Lock help
« Reply #13 on: September 20, 2017, 07:35:28 AM »
Quote from: macsak on September 19, 2017, 07:51:10 PM
a lot of those type keys are exactly the same, so try any similar keys that you or friends/relatives have
+1
 :wave:
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macsak

Re: Lock help
« Reply #14 on: September 20, 2017, 07:40:22 AM »
Quote from: oldfart on September 19, 2017, 10:00:54 PM
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Oh right on brother! I forgot all about that!

I'm going to acquire this piece and give it some TLC.
When I'm done you guys are gonna freak.

if you're gonna refinish it, why not get new latches?
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oldfart

Re: Lock help
« Reply #15 on: September 20, 2017, 09:07:24 AM »
Quote from: macsak on September 20, 2017, 07:40:22 AM
if you're gonna refinish it, why not get new latches?
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Replacement is a last resort.
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rklapp

Re: Lock help
« Reply #16 on: September 20, 2017, 10:57:06 AM »
Quote from: London808 on September 19, 2017, 09:33:48 PM
a good locksmith should be able to make you a key for it.
Could pry it open, undo the screws then bring it to a locksmith. Then you don't have to worry about the box getting further damage.
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oldfart

Re: Lock help
« Reply #17 on: September 20, 2017, 11:18:21 AM »
Quote from: rklapp on September 20, 2017, 10:57:06 AM
Could pry it open, undo the screws then bring it to a locksmith. Then you don't have to worry about the box getting further damage.
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It's locked open.
That's a good idea though.
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oldfart

Re: Lock help
« Reply #18 on: September 22, 2017, 12:39:10 PM »
Quote from: rklapp on September 20, 2017, 10:57:06 AM
Could pry it open, undo the screws then bring it to a locksmith. Then you don't have to worry about the box getting further damage.
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There is one screw hidden under the lever which is locked.
I knew a locksmith years ago but I can't remember his name dammit!
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Flapp_Jackson

Re: Lock help
« Reply #19 on: September 22, 2017, 12:48:40 PM »
Quote from: oldfart on September 22, 2017, 12:39:10 PM
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There is one screw hidden under the lever which is locked.
I knew a locksmith years ago but I can't remember his name dammit!

Kimo?   O0
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