Break into my snapon 5319

[aroncornell]

Alright guys, let me start off by saying this is my first thread, and after lurking around for a few months I need some help. Unfortunately i locked the keys to my tool box IN the box itself. Now I know the best thing to do is to get a replacement key, and this is what i planned to do. I had mentioned to a friend that i lost the key and he said he could get into it. I came home to find the key tumbler broken out and the box is still locked, so now not only and i locked out, but i have to buy a new lock also. Im hoping that someone knows how to help me get my tools back. Thanks for any help

 

[MoToys]

You need to turn the linkage that was connected to the back of the cylinder. Most likely fell into the top drawer.

 

[aroncornell]

I tried to turn it, and nothing happened

 

[Toolhorder]

Where's the thread with the you tube vid showing how to break into one?

 

[johnnybentwrench]

It looks easy!

 

[aroncornell]

Yea, i seen the video, I dont have a sheet of metal like that, and i tried it with my 2 ft. square, but wasnt able to get it to work

 

[johnnybentwrench]

Yea, i seen the video, I dont have a sheet of metal like that, and i tried it with my 2 ft. square, but wasnt able to get it to work

no sheet= new key

 

[4x4gearhead]

The same thing happened to my KRL761 and I was able to turn the lock with a flat head screwdriver to get it open.

 

[otis66]

you can also look for the number on the lock and get a new key from Snap On. My key is a YA-82 and I keep at least 6 on hand.I also keep a tool box key on my eveyday key chain and one in my work locker hidden. I have one key that opens all of my Snap On boxes and one key that opens my craftsman box and cabinet. Always keep a spare key at work . I't's also a good idea to keep a spare car key at work too.

 

[aroncornell]

I agree that a new key is the way to go, but as i posted, the key tumbler mechanism is now busted off of the box, so that is no longer and option

 

[MoToys]

The linkage is a rod flatened at the end. You may need to get it with needle nose pliers and pull it to you a bit and then turn.
The is a lot of irony in needing tools to unlock your tool chest.

 

[aroncornell]

Well guys i finally got it open!!! With using the idea in the video, I was able to use my square. Figured out that i was doing it all wrong. I had never seen the inside of the box so i wasnt sure how it worked and locked, but now after i figured it out, its super easy to break into a box, kinda scary to know... now time to buy a new lock and install.

 

[D9H 90V]

How did you lock your keys in your box?

 

[cdseven95]

How did you lock your keys in your box?

I don't have a SO but if I have the drawers open then lock my box with the key the drawers will lock once I push them shut...

So I can see how it could happen...

 

[aroncornell]

Yea, i had my top right junk drawer open, and the rest shut, i decided to lock it, and threw my keys in the junk drawer without even thinking i shut it. the moment i heard the click i realized what i just did.