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Asked Jul 24, 2008, 07:50 PM — 5 Answers
I have three "work stations" or desk units. Each has a drawer that can be locked with a small key. Each one was locked when we moved. The keys are lost. Does anyone have any tips on how to unlock? I don't want to pay for a locksmith. I tried the usual: hair pin, small screw driver.

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Jul 24, 2008, 10:43 PM
Someone's probably going to have a better answer, but you could buy a lock pick. I've seen a small one in several catalogs (about the diam of 1-1/2 or 2 pencils but shorter) for <$20. I think I saw it in Harbor Freight or Northern (tool cat). Catalog BudK has a more advanced one (>$20). If nobody has a better idea, I'll dig up addresses....



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Jul 25, 2008, 07:16 AM
Use a drill and drill out the lock. Replacement locks are cheap enough to purchase to replace the ones drilled out. Next time be sure to keep the keys in a safe place so you can find them.
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Jul 25, 2008, 06:47 PM
Good idea twinkie....
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Jul 25, 2008, 06:53 PM
Call locksmith...
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Jul 25, 2008, 09:10 PM
Does the lock have a number on it? Locksmith may be able to make key from number, may not. Doesn't cost anything to ask.
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