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Questions about locks only. I have been a locksmith for over 30 years and am currently the consulting locksmith at one of the largest satellite manufacturers in Southern California. I am a state contractor in the lock/safe field. I will answer questions dealing with residential, commercial and government safes. X07,8 and 9. Mosler 302 and S&G 6700-8400.
| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| oscar | 01/05/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| mike | 01/04/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Bob, It was the c clip-got one ..... |
| Barry | 12/03/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Your advice worked! Thanks!! |
| Joanie | 12/02/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much. The lock opened on ..... |
| Stuart | 12/02/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very fast responce. Didn't get the answer ..... |
Hello Ethan. Is the deadbolt separate and above the knob/handle? If it is a key on both sides, then you need to gently pry off the inside face plate around the key hole. Start at the bottom of the key
Hello Oscar. Can you send a photo to ibdrloc@yahoo.com . If it is closed, a locksmith may charge as much as $500.00 to open it. So now it becomes scrap metel and you will have to pay someone to
Hello Mike. It sounds like you have a Kwikset deadbolt. There is a "C" clip that has broke and can be replaced. From your local lock shop, they should have the parts. You will have to take the lock off
Hello Donna. Go to firekung.com for an instruction sheet for the Meilink. The plastic is able to break off in the event of a forced entry making it harder to gain entry. Call 800/421/6241 for answers
Hello Barry. There may be a small hole on the back side of the lock. The wheels are round with a notch in each one. Turn the dial left 3 turn and stop when you see the 1st notch show in the hole. Turn
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