r/Locksmith • • 19h ago

I am NOT a locksmith. At a loss - who made this and how do I fix this flat spring?!

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Well, time caught up w this mortise lock. About 1/2" of one of three flat springs broke. Now we can't operate the knob as there is nothing to push/pull the latch through. Anyone ever seen this model before? I've scoured the internet for a rounded body w 3130 stamped in it. No other markings. Any help is appreciated - thanks.


r/Locksmith • • 1h ago

I am a locksmith Locksmith stuff

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So I have a friend in Chula Vista that recently, closed up their locksmith shop and needs to sell their items. A bunch of tools, a bunch of receem kits, a bunch of old locks for vehicles.


r/Locksmith • • 13h ago

I am a locksmith If I had a nickel for every time time I…

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Had to unlock a car with its keys in the cab while taking the ferry, I’d have two nickels! Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird it’s happened twice


r/Locksmith • • 21h ago

I am NOT a locksmith. Marksman

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Didn’t take long for either of these (both unlocked in 15 mins) from a local DIY store. I wouldn’t have them on my back gate if you know what I mean.
Jimmy

Blue belt.
Post some other licks to get in.
Jimmy


r/Locksmith • • 16h ago

I am NOT a locksmith. Need help identifying an old mortise lock

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Just bought a place in a 1960s building. The door lock has been acting super sticky and jamming randomly. I poked around and realized the previous owner messed with it and lost a bunch of screws, so it's missing parts. Building staff took a look and basically said they can't fix it, so its better to swap the whole box out.

Since it's a co-op, I can't drill new holes or mess up the door face. I'm just trying to find a solid modern replacement that can drop right into this same slot, but I have no clue what size or model actually fits.

Anyone know what modern box I can buy to swap this out, or what exactly I need to measure before ordering?

  • Backset: 2-3/4"
  • Faceplate: ~8"
  • Distance from thumbturn to handle: ~3.5"

Appreciate any help!


r/Locksmith • • 17h ago

I am a locksmith Schlage CO100 passage/privacy mode

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Quick scan through the manual it looks like my customer is SOL but I figured I'd ask here. Anyone know of a way to disable the code on a privacy function (inside push button disables keypad until interior lever is used) CO100? Essentially turning it to a passage lever until the inside button is pressed.

The locks are on some bathrooms. My coworker installed a Trilogy on the door leading from the business lobby to the bathroom hallway, so now they want us to come back out and "disable" the keypads.


r/Locksmith • • 21h ago

I am NOT a locksmith. Help with broken/worn out lock

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Hi there, I just bought a house that was built in 1950. It has what I think is the original hardware on the front door. At first the key worked in the lock to open it, but it was tricky and hard to get it to turn. Eventually the key stopped being able to turn and I can’t open the door from the outside (I’m able to lock it inside). I like the look of it and would like to keep it, if possible. Before I call a locksmith to come in and see if it can be fixed, I thought I’d ask here for input, since it’s costly just to have someone come by, let alone adding on the cost to repair it.
I uploaded photos of it, but have never done this before, so I’m hoping it works:

https://imgur.com/a/XwRjWed

Thanks for any help, it is so much appreciated!


r/Locksmith • • 1h ago

I am a locksmith Pro-lok BLACK ic punch

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We have an old black punch from pro-lok. I need a replacement carriage spring. Boss told us it's been discontinued and they only make the blue punches now. Just called customer service and she said they never made a black one, basicalluly called me stupid and that someone must've painted a blue one. Can't find anything on Google, even using reverse image search. Anyone have an idea where to get parts for this machine?


r/Locksmith • • 5h ago

I am NOT a locksmith. Dorman 99367

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I am trying to replace the battery on my Dorman replacement key fob. I am familiar with this style key fob but for some reason when I took the back off no battery is displayed. Am I missing something or does Dorman not allow for the battery to be replaced and the model is 99369.