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Mosler B101 Wheels, Roller Fence, Spring

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Mosler B101 Wheels, Roller Fence, Spring

Postby alaskarobotics » 21 Aug 2023 2:09

Hi all, I own a small shop called the Alaska Robotics Gallery that sells comic books, board games and local artwork up in Juneau, AK. We're moving into a new location in an old building (it used to belong to the city power company) and it has a giant vault. We re-installed the vault door but it looks like someone in years past took it apart and lost critical pieces.

Here's what we have:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... drive_link

I emailed a few folks about this and Dave McOmie was kind enough to write back and identify my lock as a Mosler B-101. He says, "you just need a roller fence and spring for a B-101, and a back cover with wheels attached." Unfortunately, he didn't have the parts I needed so here I am wondering if anyone might know where I could source something these?
Here's what we need (via Dave):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... drive_link

I suppose we do live in the age of 3d printing so maybe I could just borrow parts to scan or build a rudimentary copy based on photos? I think the main thing I need to figure out is the roller fence / spring. It looks like I still have one wheel in there and could at least end up with a one-number combo lock which is enough to be a fun and functional storage closet... But I'm a bit new to all this. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Also, I'm assuming that fuzzy stuff around the edge is asbestos for fire proofing? I've avoided touching or jostling it and would love to just seal it up behind the back plate as soon as possible.
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Re: Mosler B101 Wheels, Roller Fence, Spring

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Re: Mosler B101 Wheels, Roller Fence, Spring

Postby MartinHewitt » 21 Aug 2023 9:12

Hi, can't help you, but did you look into the gaps of the door? Maybe they were thrown inside them.

And if not then I would look on ebay and possibly Craig's list for the lock, or if it is more urgent also for a smaller safe with that lock.
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Re: Mosler B101 Wheels, Roller Fence, Spring

Postby Squelchtone » 21 Aug 2023 21:12

You may find someone with parts if you posted on this Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/436191493400470


best of luck,
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