I have a rolltop computer desk, but it's fairly new. The store I bought it from is no longer in business and I lost the key. The key looks like the old fashioned type keys. Any suggestions?
Thank you
risnstr

Clough

Hi, risnstr!

The first suggestion that I have, would be that you go to the store of a locksmith and a hardware store and look for keys that are similar to the one that you lost and see if they have any that are similar. You could then purchase them, and if one of them works, then you could probably return the other keys that didn't work for a refund.

Many locksmith and hardware stores will have keys already in stock that they don't have to cut out, especially for more common types of locks, such as those that might be found on cabinets and desks.

Thanks!

Carlotte

I have done the same thing, locked my key inside my Oak Crest roll top desk,and need help. If you can tell me what you have tried, and has worked for you, please do! Many thanks!
Carlotte Bjork

Carlotte

I was surprised to see how many people have had the same problem--at least 6-7 have left messages such as yours on this site.
I did the same thing yesterday, and have been working on it most of the day. If you find a solution please let me know what it is! I will do the same for you--but easier if you would give me your email and I'll give you mine: cbjork@sbcglobal.net
WE have two home consignment stores (San Jose CA area) which sell used furniture and have carried desks similar to mine. I stopped in there and they both gave me lots of roll top desk keys to borrow. I tried them all and none has worked--but one might have worked on your desk. No charge to try this...an easy solution if it is a match. You could try an antique/vintage shop or used furniture store in your area to see if they have some keys you could borrow. What is the name of the manufacturer of your desk? Mine is Oak Crest-- the co. went out of business years ago. I am looking now for one of their keys. Good luck ! let me know what you do.

Stratmando

See if you can match, or close to your key:
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