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Trying to identify a Dial

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Trying to identify a Dial

Postby Relic » 13 Jan 2016 15:28

Looking to find a manufacturer and part number for a dial that I have but it has no info on it. Pictures to follow.

Description:
Vault lock.
Privacy dial 0-100.
All stainless.
1970-80 vintage.
The dial does not have a permanent spindle post.
The dial slides onto a spindle (separate part)nd is held on with a threaded cap also stainless but no manufacturers logo.
The cap has groves for your fingers to grip and they match the groves on the dial.
When the cap is tight the groves on the cap and dial line up and look like one piece.

I have two of these dial and rings and one is missing the cap, don't know where to start looking. Google search for vault dial didn't find anything useful.
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Re: Trying to identify a Dial

Postby GWiens2001 » 13 Jan 2016 16:46

They say a picture is worth a thousand words.

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Re: Trying to identify a Dial

Postby Relic » 13 Jan 2016 20:24

Got some pics uploaded.
1
http://imgur.com/iHDHjom
2
http://imgur.com/dRieZbq
3
http://imgur.com/gYV9BZG
Didn't take apart the other lock yet.
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Re: Trying to identify a Dial

Postby Squelchtone » 13 Jan 2016 20:29

looks like a Sargent & Greenleaf

D023 dial with R162 ring
Available in black & white, satin chrome, satin nickel
For 6400 and 6500 series vault locks

as seen here: http://www.sargentandgreenleaf.com/MC-dialsNrings.php
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Re: Trying to identify a Dial

Postby Relic » 13 Jan 2016 20:43

Thanks for the link!
The design has changed a bit over the years I guess. There are no logos on the ring or cap on the ones I have. Too bad. I was hoping I could get a match and not have to replace both dials. Don't want the thing looking like a patch job.
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Re: Trying to identify a Dial

Postby Relic » 13 Jan 2016 20:49

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Re: Trying to identify a Dial

Postby Squelchtone » 13 Jan 2016 20:51

Relic wrote:Thanks for the link!
The design has changed a bit over the years I guess. There are no logos on the ring or cap on the ones I have. Too bad. I was hoping I could get a match and not have to replace both dials. Don't want the thing looking like a patch job.


call S&G tech support tomorrow (in Kentucky) and email that photo to whoever you talk to, they may have them in stock or be able to tell you if it really is a D023 dial.

If you show us a photo of the inside of the lock we can be more certain as to the manufacturer/part number.

I take it you're restoring a vault door, we'd love to see some before and after photos, we <3 safes and vaults!

Thanks
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Re: Trying to identify a Dial

Postby GWiens2001 » 13 Jan 2016 21:57

Yes, on the dial and ring ID. Have the same dial and ring on my primary safe.

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Re: Trying to identify a Dial

Postby Relic » 16 Jan 2016 18:01

I found another post on LP101. This safe has the same dial, ring and threaded dial cap I am looking for in nickel / stainless.
A couple local locksmiths do not agree that this dial is a D023 but are also unable to tell me what it is either...

Copy from other post:

Re: unknown chubb safe
Postby williamjcoates » Fri Apr 03, 2015 9:46 pm

opps.. here are the other pics
http://imgur.com/GJ2qwIn
http://imgur.com/H5wlav1
http://imgur.com/H5wlav1
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Re: Trying to identify a Dial

Postby Squelchtone » 16 Jan 2016 18:30

Relic wrote:I found another post on LP101. This safe has the same dial, ring and threaded dial cap I am looking for in nickel / stainless.
A couple local locksmiths do not agree that this dial is a D023 but are also unable to tell me what it is either...

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Re: unknown chubb safe
Postby williamjcoates » Fri Apr 03, 2015 9:46 pm

opps.. here are the other pics
http://imgur.com/GJ2qwIn
http://imgur.com/H5wlav1
http://imgur.com/H5wlav1



Did you contact S&G tech support to see if this is one of theirs?
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Re: Trying to identify a Dial

Postby Relic » 16 Jan 2016 22:20

I will call tech support.
Wanted to check the local guys first to see if there were used parts available.

No heat where I have the door stored and it feels like -40 here so I cant take it apart to confirm the lock either.

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Re: Trying to identify a Dial

Postby Squelchtone » 16 Jan 2016 22:21

Relic wrote:I will call tech support.
Wanted to check the local guys first to see if there were used parts available.

No heat where I have the door stored and it feels like -40 here so I cant take it apart to confirm the lock either.

Thanks again


The only other thing I can think of because the dial ring is missing hte S&G logo, is that it might be a Meilink maybe even a Mosler

One thing I forgot to mention, if you show us the safe door or entire safe this lock is on we can often tell what brand/model lock is on that safe. I'd like to see your actual dial ring to see where the change index is on it, as well as the mounting holes on it (visible with dial removed) These dial rings can all look very similar, and small details can set them apart and tell us what you're dealing with.
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