Mac tool cart key.

[Tuscani2718]

Hello everyone I purchased a used Mac tool cart and am desperately looking to buy extra keys for it. Mac is no have once I'm not the original purchaser. It's a barrel key and have no clue if there is a company online to try of if there is a cross reference number for another brand. My only local locksmith basically laughed when I asked for a key cut. Any input would be most helpful. Thanks!

 

[martin666]

Original purchaser or not Mac will sell you a key, if not cut the wild goose chase level way down and buy a new lock with keys, in the end it'd probably be cheaper when you factor in running around trying to find one

 

[Roobaix]

If they won't sell you a key have them sell you a new lock assembly with keys.

 

[Richard Cranium]

go to a different lock smith. Two of the three shops here will cut them if you have one to copy

 

[MrWrencher823]

I second Roobaix. the plastic end on one of my Mac keys broke off and the Mac Guy said he'd just give me a whole new lock and key set.
Apparently they don't sell individual keys. I also have had bad luck getting the keys made. both at kiosks and hardware stores.

it's kind of a bummer.

 

[Backpack Hunter]

Take a look at an RV store. There are a few barrel keys that are used for compartment doors that may work for you.

 

[spotco2]

If you can't order one from MAC, then just order another lock and drill that one out.

I've never played with a Mac round key, but Snap-On is not the same size as a standard Coke machine or Harley key. That's probably why the locksmith laughed when you asked about it. I always just tell people to go back to the mfg on these.

 

[Tuscani2718]

Thanks for the advice guys. I'm going to call mac one more time and if no luck, just remove the lock and out in a standard one.

 

[maxpower_hd]

When you call don't tell them you aren't the original owner for one. Just say you lost your key.

Snap On gave me free keys for a used box I bought. I didn't tell them I bought the box used. I just told him I had an old box needed a key. He didn't even ask if it was my box actually. Which I guess doesn't say much for the security of the box huh? LOL