Locks used on Sitex doors

[Bump]

agreed , which is why no info has been given on how to adapt the tool

Yeah! I noticed you were careful......but I thought an expression of concern might be warranted!

[jay1]

I completely understand and respect why members do not want to divulge into specific lock picking tools and techniques. Agreed, my post does look a little dubious, being a i'm a new member with a low post count so you have every right to be cautious.

We have recently acquired an 'Industrial Estate' and have several of these exterior doors securing the units, however the previous owner only left a few keys and claimed the key was a master that opened all doors - unfortunately this was not the case.

I have contacted the door vendor and they are not interested as the doors were not purchased through themselves. I do not want to drill or damage the doors as they are in perfect condition, therefore if I can decode the locks and produce my own keys, i'd be happy.

I've had quotes from a few local locksmiths and I almost spat my cofee out! i'd rather just get a kit and learn how to do it myself.

I am able to open two of the 12 doors with the keys I have been supplied with and have removed one of the locks, I can post some high resolution photos of the the lock and key to prove this!

Cheers,
Jay

[UWSDWF]

Since the previous owner turned it over under false pretenses I'd pay a lockie to do the work and then bill it to the previous owner

[JackNco]

Since the previous owner turned it over under false pretenses I'd pay a lockie to do the work and then bill it to the previous owner

Sounds like the right idea!

[jay1]

Since the previous owner turned it over under false pretenses I'd pay a lockie to do the work and then bill it to the previous owner

Sounds like the right idea!

Which was my initial thought but he is no longer in the same country

[cL4y]

why do you want to defeat one of theses locks.... remember do not pick locks that you or anyone else relies on

I have to admit, that that sentence is probably the most used on this site, ive just returned to LP101 after about 4 months and ive been here for 5 mins to see that sentence come up more than 4 times. (in recent topics, etc.)

[UWSDWF]

why do you want to defeat one of theses locks.... remember do not pick locks that you or anyone else relies on

I have to admit, that that sentence is probably the most used on this site, ive just returned to LP101 after about 4 months and ive been here for 5 mins to see that sentence come up more than 4 times. (in recent topics, etc.)

am not too sure if there is a point to this comment.... but it is true don't pick locks you or anyone else relies on

[ponsaloti]

jay 1, whare are you?

[JackNco]

and where has he moved to?

[raimundo]

that sentence always begins "uwsdwf said: and its good advise but it keeps coming up to beat back the nubes. I prefer a more nurturing approach, you see, we have some nubes, (i always think the worst ones are really young) who do not search, and ask people to answer the most ridiculous questions, and when they get stepped on I don't think much of it, however a lot of new members are not asking such 'do it for me' questions, and should be treated with respect and tolerance. there are some very knowlegable people on this site interacting with others who are so new and clueless until they learn something, but we all learn something here or we wouldn't be reading it. Also, this is the site where you will learn anything new that develops. I had heard about and understood bumpkeys for years, and never thought much about them, since it takes a key for each different keyway, but since I got a bump hammer from one of the members, I find the technique far more practical, though I still prefer picking.

[EvoRed]

Remind me next time I need a bit of plumbing or drainage work done to teach myself, get a few tools in and complete the work rather than call the professional tradesman in to do it. Easy, eh?

How much did the locksmiths quote? If Willenhall's/Securefast's then it shouldn't be a major job to open ten without damage and supply keys or change them.

[EvoRed]

Sorry, that's open 20 as 2 per door but probably keyed alike so if Securefast's will make no difference.

I'm sure there are locksmiths that would open all these with no damage for £100-150 if local and then you can obtain keys, change locks or do whatever you wanted.

If Securefast's, the kit will cost you 2-3 times this.

[Shrub]

I agree,

Keep the tech info out of the thread on the tools and you really should get a lockie in, if you get broken into and the locks are found to be at fault your on your own, if a lockie does it youve got a come back and a chance of getting a claim in,