Sargent and Greenleaf 8088

[gouchybear]

Hi,
I am new to this site so I apolgize if I use wrong terminology.

When i was a kid my father gave me an S&G 8088 combo padlock and it has served me well over the past 35 years. Of course I have the combination but I would like to chage it. Problem is I don't have the "key" that would allow me to do so. Does anyone know where I might find a key for this lock? If I can't get one I can still use the lock as it is, but as I said I would like to change the combo.

Thanks!

[adrenalynn]

Hi there,

The first thing we'll need is a photo of the lock not attached to anything, both opened and closed would be best.

This helps everyone know the lock belongs to you.

[cryptocat]

Having recently bought a bunch of changeable combination locks (including some 8077's) on ebay, I have two recommendations:
- Look on ebay for people selling these locks and see if they'll sell you just the key
- Talk to a locksmith and order one. I've had no problems going in and buying a change tool - it's not really much good unless I can open the lock, so why not sell me one?

[datagram]

You can also just search on eBay for the key itself, many people sell just those.

dg

[nothumbs]

You will also want this:

http://www.wheelpost.com/Documents_PDF/8088_instructions.pdf

[gouchybear]

datagram,cryptocat, nothumbs and others: thanks for your reply's. it makes no sense to me either to not sell me just the change key; if I can't get it open what good is the key?? nevertheless, i am attaching pictures to show that i do indeed own this lock.

Thanks all!

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i hope the pictures open...i've never uploaded to this site before.....

[nothumbs]

I've got one of those locks and I bought my change key from a local locksmith. I see that model for sale on eBay from time to time, and often with a change key. You should have no issues finding a vendor to sell you one. You might try a local locksmith, they can still order one from S&G if they don't have one in stock.

[tballard]

I don't have any experience with 8088's, but I can tell your that for a S&G safe, the "change key" is basically a glorified pin, which varies wildly in price. I've seen them for 5 bucks and 25 bucks on ebay. So, unless you get a great price, don't buy the first key you see without shopping around first.

[keysman]

I don't have any experience with 8088's, but I can tell your that for a S&G safe, the "change key" is basically a glorified pin, which varies wildly in price.

The change key for that lock is an "odd size" .a " normal " S&G change key will not fit.. as another poster suggested... check with your local locksmith. I think that the correct change key is also available on the "KEDEX" change key set. although that set might be a bit out of your expected price range