US General Series 3 lock question

[decableguy2000]

I recently picked up a couple of series 56" boxes for a new shop location. I will be changing the locks to be keyed alike. The question I have is the hutch, top chest, side cabinets, and lockers 180 or 90 turn locks. I just have the bottom cabinets for now but will be expanding in the future and would like to buy locks in one order.

 

[gizardlizard]

I have a 72” series 3 hutch and it’s lock gets turned 90 degrees.

 

[M635_Guy]

The Series 3 locker is also 90°. I'd love to hear where you can get a set of common cores that do both - it's the only thing that nags me about my setup...

 

[decableguy2000]

So far
27", 42", 56", & 72" roller -180
locker -90
hutch -90
top chest ?
end cabinet ?
tool cart 1 drawer?
4 drawer?
5 drawer?
6 drawer - 90
I plan on ordering Admiral locks 180s and 90s they are a little cheaper if you order them from their Ebay store. I had them verify if you order both at the same time they will be keyed alike.

 

[M635_Guy]

tool cart ?

Which one single, 4-drawer, or 5 drawer?

I'll be very interested in seeing your triumphant success post on this...

 

[decableguy2000]

Which one single, 4-drawer, or 5 drawer?

I'll be very interested in seeing your triumphant success post on this...

Either one or both. I only have 56" roller cabinets for now. Gathering data for future purchases and to share with the group.

 

[M635_Guy]

Either one or both. I only have 56" roller cabinets for now. Gathering data for future purchases and to share with the group.

Then I'd recommend adding the Full Bank to the list (I've had all three, but unfortunately don't remember the lock turn)

 

[NUTTSGT]

FWIW, I have Series 3 in the garage but an older 44" box in the enclosed trailer.

Year before last, the lock screwed up. I pulled it out and visited my local lock shop. They hooked me up with a new lock and keys

I'd suggest trying your local lock shop and see if they can help you out.

 

[decableguy2000]

I did order the admiral locks 180, and 90s in black. As of now I only have 3 56" rollers with plans to add on to as needed. I took the 2 upper drawers out on the first one to install. The other 2 I just removed a few things and was ale to do it by feel. Took 15 mins to do the the 2n'd and 3rd ones each.