Lock picking

[DIDO.1 22,856]

Ive lost my workshop key's.....how can I get in there? I've actually got a big box of replacement locks so it's no bother if the lock is damaged. Can I just drill it out? 

 

[mackem 29,489]

Looking at that I have a tool that would take 5-10 seconds to gain entry,but yes,you can drill it out and change the barrel.

[mackem 29,489]

Or get a locksmith £80 call out here (I would do it for nowt).

[dogmandont 10,060]

37 minutes ago, DIDO.1 said:

Ive lost my workshop key's.....how can I get in there? I've actually got a big box of replacement locks so it's no bother if the lock is damaged. Can I just drill it out? 

 

If you can get the handle off grab the barrel (where the key goes)  with a pair of vise grips and bend it side to side and it will snap in half, that'll give you access to turn the lever to pull the latch back. 

[DIDO.1 22,856]

25 minutes ago, mackem said:

Or get a locksmith £80 call out here (I would do it for nowt).

Me and the eldest have both been saying we fancy learning lock picking

[DIDO.1 22,856]

8 minutes ago, dogmandont said:

If you can get the handle off grab the barrel (where the key goes)  with a pair of vise grips and bend it side to side and it will snap in half, that'll give you access to turn the lever to pull the latch back. 

Just seen that on a YouTube video

[mackem 29,489]

Just now, DIDO.1 said:

Me and the eldest have both been saying we fancy learning lock picking

It’s interesting,I did the course earlier this year to help me with certain projects,it’s been incredibly useful (and lucrative).If you want to go full time as a locksmith a course is the way to go.

[chartpolski 27,134]

I’ve changed many of those; without specialist tools , just drill it out.

Cheers.

[mackem 29,489]

Just now, chartpolski said:

I’ve changed many of those; without specialist tools , just drill it out.

Cheers.

If someone’s locked their keys inside it’s less invasive just to pick it,lock doesn’t need to be changed then,MOE is a useful skill.

[dogmandont 10,060]

3 minutes ago, DIDO.1 said:

Just seen that on a YouTube video

Looks like the screws to remove the handles are on the inside which is where they should be but you can sacrifice them to get to the barrel.

[chartpolski 27,134]

1 minute ago, mackem said:

If someone’s locked their keys inside it’s less invasive just to pick it,lock doesn’t need to be changed then,MOE is a useful skill.

Whatever happened to the old credit card method that we old timers employed ? LOL !

Cheers.

[mC HULL 15,381]

15 minutes ago, dogmandont said:

Looks like the screws to remove the handles are on the inside which is where they should be but you can sacrifice them to get to the barrel.

easiest way with mole grips or you get a screw with a slide hammer screw it in pull it out but some you can’t drill there solid so first method you said is best i’d say 

[waltjnr 7,826]

49 minutes ago, mackem said:

Or get a locksmith £80 call out here (I would do it for nowt).

Mr Ben ,or Raffles? 

[DIDO.1 22,856]

It's ok panic over....the Mrs has found a spare key for the workshop and I've got a spare car key. 

Spent all day searching for the originals though.....FFS 

[mackem 29,489]

4 minutes ago, waltjnr said:

Mr Ben ,or Raffles? 

You really wouldn't believe me if I told you.