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Roll Top Desk
My Wife locked the keys to our roll top desk inside the desk. How can I get it open?
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Try a Google search skeleton keys,roll top desk -- lock smith,roll top desk
Maybe if all else fails a hack saw blade can cut off the latch Slide in under roll top and saw off the metal piece Or try to drill out the tumbler section and replace it |
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Is this a newer roll top desk or is it an antique? Also, where inside the desk are the keys and what kind of lock is it that is locking the desk?
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It's a newer desk about 2 - 3 years old. I believe the keys are in one of the drawers in the top part of the desk. I don't really know what type of lock is on the desk. If I remember correctly, the key resembled an old fashion skeleton key that throws the latch down into the desk top.
I tried to slide a putty knife between the roll top and the desk top to see if I could release the latch but it was too tight and the knife didn't fit. |
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Is it possible that there might be a store in your vicinity that might have an identical or similar type desk possibly with the same kind of lock? You might be able to buy or borrow a key or keys from them. Also, a lot of hardware stores have various kinds of skeleton keys already in stock. If you remember what your key looked like, you might be able to find one there. You might try doing the same thing at a locksmith's place of business. Just some ideas for you. If a locksmith has to come out to your home, that could be very expensive.
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Does key look like this? Key available here for $3.95
eBay Express: REPLACEMENT KEY FOR ROLL TOP DESK LOCKS D1902 - Description |
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I really appreciate everyone's help with my key problem. I did a Google search and found it is quite easy to get replacement keys. One source offers a ring of different sizes and patterns for only $10.95. I think I'll try the hardware store first and see what they have to offer.
Thanks again and best wishes to all:) |
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If none of the above works:
I would try picking with an "L" formed on end of wire, sounds like an easy one to pick. It needs to be strong enough to turn and small enough to fit in lock. |
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The first attempt at solving this problem was to try and pick the lock like you suggested Stratmando. However, I think the pattern of the key is closer to the one hkstroud provided above. I like to try and resolve issues like this with a resourceful idea if possible so I may ask my nextdoor neighbor to help me make a t-shaped key out of some scrap material; he's pretty handy with tools. Thanks for the thought.
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How did your situation work out? I have the same problem, except that I have no wife to blame -- the desk's roll-top slammed shut and locked itself, honest!
I inherited the reproduction desk from my dad and can't remember if there was a key with it. If I have a key at all, it's in one of the inside drawers. Dad said he's pretty sure the key was a skeleton-type. I've bought about 5 different skeleton keys from various hardware stores, but none fit. I tried a hacksaw , but even the tiniest, skinniest one doesn't fit in the open space very well, and the piece that needs cutting seems to be several layers thick -- could take a long time and a lot of strength to cut. I wish I had a crafty neighbor to ask to help, but I don't. Anyone have other ideas? |
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zippyzippity, can you provide picture of keyhole. Does it have a pin in the center, needing a key with hole in end? Doublesided? Don't cut it yet.
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 Originally Posted by Stratmando
No pin in the center, just a hole. Not sure how to tell if the key should be doublesided or not. Thanks for any help you can provide! |
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Does it have a hole with 1 slot, or does it also have a slot on the other side?
Does it have tumblers(little pins that are spring loaded? Email is fine. |
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Stratmando, I only know how to e-mail the photo if I send it from my personal Yahoo acct. Can you message me privately to give me your e-mail address? I'm new to this board and hope I'm not vioating any protocols by asking this.
One keyhole -- not sure what you mean by slots in this context. Can't tell if there are tumblers or not. Sorry! |
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