Very Basic lock, can't open it!

[mcfester]

Hi All

Noob, so please attack me if I speak out of turn in the forum!

I have an old lock on my garage door, i think it is very basic as the key is flat with a pointed end and only one selector on the key.

Anyways, I lost the key and can't get my lawnmower out! Before I drill the lock, there must be a very easy way to pick this, I have been using a solid paperclip but it is of no use.

I really can't afford a lockie but if any of you have any advice, I would really appreicate it.

Regards

[MeisBarry]

Would you be able to post a picture of the lock?

[p1ckf1sh]

I have an old lock on my garage door, i think it is very basic as the key is flat with a pointed end and only one selector on the key.

A picture of the lock and/or a key similar to the one you lost would be helpful. Also say where you are from, that makes it easier to figure out what lock you are using. From your description, I can only imagine it might be something like this:

If that is indeed how your key looks like, you might try and ask friends and neighbours for their keys, there are only about 70 different keys available, one might fit. If that does not work, but it is really that kind of lock and key, a bent nail will do the job.

Give us more info.

[digital_blue]

After you've messed about with picking it, if you've had no luck, then you've really got to ask yourself this question:

Which is cheaper? Replacing the lock, or calling a lockie?


It's generally impractical to take the time to learn the skills involved in lock picking just to avoid one call to a lockie. But, ya never know. There have been some who have been successful.

db

[p1ckf1sh]

After you've messed about with picking it, if you've had no luck, then you've really got to ask yourself this question:
Which is cheaper? Replacing the lock, or calling a lockie?
It's generally impractical to take the time to learn the skills involved in lock picking just to avoid one call to a lockie. But, ya never know. There have been some who have been successful.

You're basically right, but he says it is a basic lock. If a lock looks "basic" even to someone who does not know a lot about locks, it probably is. And if it really is a "Buntbartschloß" (see the key picture in my above posting) I'd be embarassed to call a locksmith to open it. These things really open fast.

If it is something else and I am just misintepreting the description (flat key, pointed end, one "selector") of the OP the lockie is probably the shortest and fastest way, allright.