Drilling out a lock
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I always use a drill bit about the width of the key, & just drill in enough to get past the last tumbler key.
You then might have to use a pick to remove the tumbler keys & little springs..
After that you should be able to turn the tumbler itself to open it.
If you have compressed air & an air nozzle, that might also help in getting the keys- springs & debris out.
Ian
You then might have to use a pick to remove the tumbler keys & little springs..
After that you should be able to turn the tumbler itself to open it.
If you have compressed air & an air nozzle, that might also help in getting the keys- springs & debris out.
Ian
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Drilling into the tumbler & not interfering with the housing, will allow you to install a replacement complete tumbler with key.
You have to have the main key in the tumbler to collapse the little keys, & the whole assy should slide right in
You then turn the key probably 90 deg. to remove the key, & lock the assy. in place.
I would also make sure you have the housing cleaned out really good first, & then lube the new assy. with like 3 &1 oil , Rem oil works fantastic also .
Added,,
Drilling into the tumbler & not interfering with the housing, will allow you to install a replacement complete tumbler with key.
You have to have the main key in the tumbler to collapse the little keys, & the whole assy should slide right in
You then turn the key probably 90 deg. to remove the key, & lock the assy. in place.
I would also make sure you have the housing cleaned out really good first, & then lube the new assy. with like 3 &1 oil , Rem oil works fantastic also .
I figured that.
The new tumbler assy will come with probably 2 new keys.
There is also a possibility that if there is a model / serial no. on what ever contraption you are trying to open, you might be able to contact the place who made it, or a lock smith,, & get a replacement key ect. ''If they are still around''...….
The new tumbler assy will come with probably 2 new keys.
There is also a possibility that if there is a model / serial no. on what ever contraption you are trying to open, you might be able to contact the place who made it, or a lock smith,, & get a replacement key ect. ''If they are still around''...….
The little tumbler keys inside the tumbler are usually made out of brass, & pretty much match each notch cut on the ''main'' key.
Generally from the tons of ones that I have replaced through out the years in my mechanical career, ''for car door locks & ignition switches ect.''
They usually have at least 6 - 10 individual little brass tumbler keys per lock,, depending on how many cuts in the main key.
Generally from the tons of ones that I have replaced through out the years in my mechanical career, ''for car door locks & ignition switches ect.''
They usually have at least 6 - 10 individual little brass tumbler keys per lock,, depending on how many cuts in the main key.
1/4" die grinder with a good quality tapered carbide bit also usually works well for that. Depending on how hard the material is sometimes even a good carbide drill bit will end up snapping off. If there is a # on it and you are not in a big hurry you could probably just order a replacement key for it from ebay.
Karen buy a bump key on Ebay or make one and try to get it open. They are cheap enough. Apparently plenty easy too....
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bump+key
Or buy a lock pic set and pick it. And yes you can do it yourself. Those little cylinders are pretty easy to pic. I have opened a bunch of locks over the years with a little patients.
You would be surprised how many locks you can open by just wiggling an old worn out key that fits the profile.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bump+key
Or buy a lock pic set and pick it. And yes you can do it yourself. Those little cylinders are pretty easy to pic. I have opened a bunch of locks over the years with a little patients.
You would be surprised how many locks you can open by just wiggling an old worn out key that fits the profile.
