Craftsman cabinet with lock issue

[Indy125]

Hello All,

My issue is that the lock cylinder pulled out of the cabinet and of course the drawers are locked and I have no access to them. All my tools are in there!! Does anyone have any tips, advice or tricks to getting it open? I see the shaft through the hole but can’t get a great hold on it to twist and open. Would rather not cut it open but whatever it takes. Thank everyone!!!

 

[dale500]

The lock bar runs from the front to the back. the front is laying down in the top drawer. take a piece of wire and bend a small hook on the end. Feed it in the hole and catch the rod. Raise it up even with the hole and use some needle nose pliers to grab it and turn it to unlock the drawers. The clip that holds the lock in place is probably laying in the drawer and you can put the lock back in place.

 

[turbowoodworker]

Just like Dale said. It will take some time but the force is with you.

 

[PelicanPines]

Dale500 nailed it...

 

[Indy125]

Thanks everyone!!! Was able to get the lock bar up and into place to get it back into the lock cylinder. Love this forum! [emoji1306][emoji1306]

 

[Richard Cranium]

This forum can fix most problems.

 

[PT Doc]

This forum can fix most problems.

 

[HotWire]

Great stickers!


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