Lock and key for older tool box
- Thread starter CROmech
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txvwnut
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How about giving Mac Tools a call?
They’re useless.
mikebaker1129
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A pic of the lock might help.
Are completely missing the lock and key?
I usually get keys and locks from Easykeys.com
Are completely missing the lock and key?
I usually get keys and locks from Easykeys.com
RTM
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Not sure this one is right, looks double edged, but your cylinder does not.
www.easykeys.com
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Hafele 1318 Replacement Key
Order your Hafele 0001 - 3936 1318 Replacement Key for file cabinets, desks, and office furniture. Custom Cut key. Easy code lookup. Fast shipping from $8.8700.
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1318 Replacement Key for CHICAGO, ANDERSON HICKEY, WESCO
1318 01318 001318 Key to Anderson Hickey, Key for Chicago Locks, Key for WESCO
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Lookin4'67Galaxieconv
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eBay
mikebaker1129
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This series comes up on easykeys as a SO/ Craftsman toolbox lock .
BigMike782
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Gray/white haired locksmith likely has EXACTLY what you are looking for.
Ohio Andy
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I just wanted to chime in that, although I can't speak for what happened in this particular instance, but I've been able to get replacement keys for a couple of different boxes.... For me, the last one was a Kennedy. And the boxes were very old and the keys work just fine.
So if you need a key for a particular box post some details
Hey, thanks for responding. I was actually born in Columbus but was moved when I was a year old to FL then MA, and never moved back to Ohio (as Chrissie sang) so my only memories of OH are from visiting relatives when I was older. Fond memories I should add.
Anyway, I started this story in another thread, buying a couple old toolbox stacks full of vintage tools: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum...f-garage-journal.49743/page-433#post-11415533 I would be interested in knowing whether @CROmech found a solution since our cases sound very similar - no key for old MAC toolboxes. I can post more details on my case either in this thread or in the vintage toolbox thread, whatever seems most appropriate?
Anyway, I started this story in another thread, buying a couple old toolbox stacks full of vintage tools: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum...f-garage-journal.49743/page-433#post-11415533 I would be interested in knowing whether @CROmech found a solution since our cases sound very similar - no key for old MAC toolboxes. I can post more details on my case either in this thread or in the vintage toolbox thread, whatever seems most appropriate?
Toxictom
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I took a similar lock to locksmith to replace entire unit. The locksmith said he liked a challenge and would hand cut me a key. He poked around with a pick a couple times and hand filed a new key in about 4 minutes. I was impressed. Charged me like $3.
Wow, I live in an alternate universe. Maybe it’s worth the 9,200 mile drive from NH to AK and back to find your locksmith? OK, maybe not!
My local locksmith looked it up in his book and it wasn’t there, so he quoted $100 to open and make a key, per lock! Three locks for $300, for boxes taken to his shop. More, obviously, for a house call. This was on the phone, and was the phone answerer, so who knows if he would actually charge that much to a real person standing in front of him. But not really worth the effort to unload the boxes and pack them in a car and drive them to him.
Ohio Andy
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Born in fort Riley kansas. Grew up north of Detroit Michigan. Went to Ohio for another degree and stayed. Ohio has been good to me.
Have my father's old cabinets to a friend. Good good quality, no idea where the keys are . I did not buy new keys before giving the cabinets away. They are probably nicer than mine, but did not want to reorganize.
bwringer
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As soon as he starts rummaging in a book, just say "uh, never mind..." and hang up or walk away.
If there's more than one locksmith in your town, find the one that actually enjoys and is capable of solving mechanical lock problems. I found one here in Indy (Broad Ripple Lock Service, in case you're local), and she's never failed me yet on all sorts of weird motorcycle luggage and ignition keys.
Quite a few locksmiths these days have pivoted to mostly vehicle keys, which mostly involves a lot of specialized electronics, cryptography, and arcane knowledge the manufacturers don't want to share. But the world is still full of mechanical locks.
alinc100
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The second one looks right to me. If it was my lock, I'd spin the wheel and lay money on this one.Not sure this one is right, looks double edged, but your cylinder does not.
Hafele 1318 Replacement Key
Order your Hafele 0001 - 3936 1318 Replacement Key for file cabinets, desks, and office furniture. Custom Cut key. Easy code lookup. Fast shipping from $8.8700.
This looks more likely
1318 Replacement Key for CHICAGO, ANDERSON HICKEY, WESCO
1318 01318 001318 Key to Anderson Hickey, Key for Chicago Locks, Key for WESCOwww.lostakey.net
Spareparts
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Auston Hardware, Lee Summit Mo, they provide all kinds of hardware for truck body's
they have the locks yor are looking for. I went to Home Depot and the had a rack with
lock and keys for all kinds of boxes.
they have the locks yor are looking for. I went to Home Depot and the had a rack with
lock and keys for all kinds of boxes.