The HD Chain Lock comes with three keys and key replacement service. On receipt of your chain lock, note your key number and keep in a safe place. In the unfortunate event that you lose all your keys, a new spare can be made up for you.
What do I do if I lost my Master lock key?
If you know the key number, a Master Lock distributor can order a duplicate cut key direct from Master Lock. If you do not have your original key, a locksmith or a hardware store may be able to impression your lock and create a new key.
How do you pick a bike lock without a key?
A pair of wire cutters or a pair of bolt croppers/cutters should do the trick. This is one of the safest and easiest ways to remove a bike lock without keys. Using an angle grinder, you’ll be able to cut through almost any bike lock, apart from these.
How do you open au lock without key?
If you need to break a U-lock, start by grabbing a basic ballpoint pen and removing the cap. Next, insert the tube of the pen into the U-lock keyhole. If the tube fits inside the keyhole, twist it inside the lock while pushing down firmly. Keep twisting until you feel or hear the lock unlock.
How much does it cost to make a key from a lock?
Key Duplication
A regular house key usually costs $1 to $10 to copy, but if you have a transponder key that’s coded to your car’s security system, expect to pay a car locksmith $75 to $400 to duplicate it.
Is there a master key that opens any lock?
When lock rekeying into a master key system, two keys are created: Change key: This key can open the master lock, but only the master lock. It cannot be used inside any other locks you have. Master key: The master key can open all locks you have in your residential or commercial property.
What is the hardest bike lock to pick?
Without a doubt, the Altor SAF is the toughest bike lock on the market. Its shackle is 2.36″ (6cm) thick at its narrowest point, making it impossible to cut with bolt cutters and it took over 1 hour 40 minutes to defeat the SAF Lock with an angle grinder.
Can a locksmith open a lock without a key?
If the lock cannot be picked or bumped, it will need to be opened with some form of destructive entry. This should always be a last resort, reserved for high-security locks and broken locks that cannot be opened even with the right key. A locksmith has all the skills required to help you unlock a door without a key.
Can bolt cutters cut Au lock?
With any size cutters, you want to make sure that they are suited for metal. If not, and you’re trying to cut a U-lock with 12-inch bolt cutters, you might find your bolt cutter’s jaws dented and buckling, rendering them useless.
Are Alarm disc locks worth it?
Our research shows that even using just a disc lock makes your bike three times less likely to be stolen, and with the built-in alarm this is a great bit of kit (as long as it’s dry) for when you’ve parked up and need to leave the bike for a while.
How does an old fashioned lock work?
The key enters the lock through a keyhole (green). When the key is fully inserted, a cavity in the tip of the key fits over a cylindrical post inside the lock. This provides a pivot point about which the key can rotate. The notches in the key align with the obstructions, or wards, allowing it to rotate freely.
Is there a universal key for all locks?
House locks have a series of levers and pins set to a specific formulation that only accepts a particular key. Therefore, there’s no such thing as a universal key that can open any door lock. However, there are master keys that can open multiple locks set to accept them.
How do you tell if a key is a master key?
Any key that operates two or more unique locks can be called a master key. A master key will look like any other key within a master key system. It will be the same size and same basic shape. Only the cuts will differentiate it, unless it is stamped with identifying alphanumeric characters, like “GGM” or “GM” or “A”.
How do you unlock a door without a keyhole or key?
Plastic Card Method
Find a rigid plastic card and slide it between the door and the door jamb. Gently wiggle the plastic card around the gap until it’s level with the strike plate. Press the latch and continue pushing in the card to depress the latch and then push the door open.
Can a locksmith open a door without changing the locks?
If your door lock is broken or damaged, the locksmith will be able to open the door and advise on replacing your broken lock, if necessary they can also help on upgrading your locks.
Can a locksmith pick a lock without breaking it?
However, any professional, trustworthy locksmith will know how to pick your lock and get you back into your home or car without damaging the lock.
What locks Cannot be cut with bolt cutters?
Modern styles include:
- Brass padlocks – cheaper, rust-proof.
- High-security padlocks – contain hardened steel, shrouded shackle, pick-resistant key cylinder, and/or reinforced locking mechanism.
- Laminated steel – multiple pieces of steel stacked one upon another.
- Discus padlocks.
- Anvil and shutter locks.
- Combination padlocks.
What is an old fashioned lock called?
They are called mortise locks. Those old pretty crystal doorknobs (if original) in old homes are a type of lockset called a mortise lockset.
How do I find the right skeleton key?
First look at your lock to determine whether or not it has a pin showing in the keyhole. If so, measure the pin diameter. If your lock does not have a pin showing, select one of our solid shank keys with a bit size closest to the size of your keyhole.
Do Master locks all have the same key?
In a Master Keyed system, a master key opens all the locks in the system although each lock also has its own unique key.
Can a master key be duplicated?
A master key can be duplicated just like any other cut key, if there is authorization and a matching key blank in the correct keyway. However, for a master key to work, there must be “master pins” inside the lock cylinders. When the master pins line up, the key and lock can turn freely.