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Where to get Amsec Removable Dials

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Where to get Amsec Removable Dials

Postby sign216 » 17 Aug 2025 19:12

I've got two round Amsec lift-out safe doors, for small in-floor safes. Both units are missing the removable dials.
Where is a good place to get replacement dials?
Safeandlockstore.com has some for $50, but I'm open to other ideas.

Joe

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Re: Where to get Amsec Removable Dials

Postby billdeserthills » 17 Aug 2025 20:33

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Re: Where to get Amsec Removable Dials

Postby sign216 » 18 Aug 2025 16:28

BilldHills,

Thanks for the website. The dial there is listed as "special order." I called to order, and they said it wasn't in stock, but they would call their supplier and get back to me.

I haven't heard back, so I suspect the listing is outdated. Happens often. I heard the dials haven't been in production for a while.

I'll get the used $50 dials.

Joe
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Re: Where to get Amsec Removable Dials

Postby sign216 » 19 Aug 2025 13:29

Billdeserthills,

Early this morning www.LocksCo.com called me back! They couldn't get the dials from their supplier, but they did find one leftover "in the back."

They said their online payment system isn't working, so I gave them my ccard info over the phone. Yesterday I tried to form an account with them online, but it never went through. So their shop is technologically impaired.
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Re: Where to get Amsec Removable Dials

Postby billdeserthills » 20 Aug 2025 16:46

You got lucky, and likely only because they are internet impaired. Glad you grabbed that dial

Cost for a cheap new standard dial and ring is $30+

https://mbausa.com/dial-ring-front-read ... ack-white/
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Re: Where to get Amsec Removable Dials

Postby sign216 » 20 Aug 2025 17:31

billdeserthills wrote:You got lucky, and likely only because they are internet impaired. Glad you grabbed that dial

Cost for a cheap new standard dial and ring is $30+

https://mbausa.com/dial-ring-front-read ... ack-white/



Billdeserthills,
I was lucky. I checked Amsec and MBA, and these removable dials aren't to be found, seem to be out of production. Evilbay had just one, for $65 + shipping. I didn't want to go that route, and it quickly sold to an unknown party.

I'm guessing the removable nature of the dial means they often get lost or separated from the locking door.

Joe
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Re: Where to get Amsec Removable Dials

Postby billdeserthills » 21 Aug 2025 1:16

sign216 wrote:
billdeserthills wrote:You got lucky, and likely only because they are internet impaired. Glad you grabbed that dial

Cost for a cheap new standard dial and ring is $30+

https://mbausa.com/dial-ring-front-read ... ack-white/



Billdeserthills,
I was lucky. I checked Amsec and MBA, and these removable dials aren't to be found, seem to be out of production. Evilbay had just one, for $65 + shipping. I didn't want to go that route, and it quickly sold to an unknown party.

I'm guessing the removable nature of the dial means they often get lost or separated from the locking door.

Joe



I had no idea these dials were disappearing and with the push & turn action, star safe owners need one to open their safe

Here's one for $50, it's used

https://safeandlockstore.com/cart.php
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Re: Where to get Amsec Removable Dials

Postby sign216 » 21 Aug 2025 5:30

billdeserthills wrote:
sign216 wrote:
billdeserthills wrote:/




I had no idea these dials were disappearing and with the push & turn action, star safe owners need one to open their safe

Here's one for $50, it's used

https://safeandlockstore.com/cart.php


I ordered from there as well, since I've got two of these lids that need a dial. I though about converting a conventional dial; turning the spindle down, and adding a second stud, but finding these made it the easier option.
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