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Lost Tool Box Keys - Options?

144Driver

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I have lost the keys to my toolbox. When I moved to a new house, the keys went missing. I really didn't notice since I never lock it. But I'm about to move again and I need to lock it so the movers don't rifle through it.

The lock cylinders have "T004" stamped on them. It's a "Mechanic's Edge" toolbox, bought at Costco about 4 years ago. It looks suspiciously identical to the "Torin" toolboxes they now sell.

The lock on the bottom I can reach from underneath and probably could change. But the lock to the top drawers is basically not accessible without bending or cutting some metal away. I'm trying to figure out how they assembled it so I get it apart if required.

Does anyone have any ideas? Should a locksmith know what a T004 lock cylinder is and could cut me some keys?

I tried a search but surprisingly there isn't much on this on the forum. Thanks in advance.
 
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MoToys

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That 'T004' code is most likely too generic to come up as a good code in HPC software.
If one of the two locks are accessible and they are keyed alike. Pull that one and have a locksmith make a key to the lock.
 
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Outlawmws

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T004 probably is the code, that and one cylinder (So they can get a blank to fit) and a locksmith should be able to cut a key.
 
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144Driver

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I called the manufacturer, (found on another forum) http://www.qualitycraft.com/ and gave them the "T004" code. For $15 they'll sell me another set. $27 total with shipping and handling. For convenience sake and not having to cut open part of my box to access the lock cylinder, I paid the money.
 

ndoran

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I lost the keys for my Waterloo box, I emailed them the lock number and they sent me a set of replacement keys at no charge - great customer service
 
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