7 padlock keyed alike but no key can I make a key to suit?

[MBI]

Hi, Great form!
I have a set of 7 50mm padlocks that i had keyed alike for my old on site tool chests etc.
I put the locks in storage, luckily not locking anything up.
Now I have a trailer a need to use the locks again but the keys have been missing for a couple of years.
I am going to try to open one for the fun of it but need to get a key made for them.
I there any way that I can do this?
Any help will be appreciated....

[LockNewbie21]

Show a picture of the locks be glad ot offer some help.

Depending on the model the screw should be below the right side of the shackle and will take a lockie 15 minutes to decode and chop a new keys for you. Or if it's a laminated like a master 3/5/ect., they come pre keyed from the factory or where you buy them and I don't think you can even take them apart without a dremel.

But until then, can do anything without a picture or the lock in you possession.

Not condisending you, just simply site policy, hope you understand bud

Have a good one.

LN21

[Billy_5t]

Thanks LN21
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Any help will appreciated

[maxxed]

That lock does not look like it has a removable core. The options for making a key would be impressioning, pick reading a picked lock, or realizing that most manufacturers only use a few key codes ( less than 10 usually only 4 or 5)for their keyed alike groups. Find other locks of the same brand and try keys from the KA groups you find. then cut a duplicate of the key
If you are willing to do the work there is a way to take the lock apart but then you will need to make a new retainer s for the plug and new caps for the pins.

[reenignE]

Well, if you were planning on making the key yourself, you're probably better off just buying a new set. It's not very cost/time effective for you to buy the proper materials, learn, and successfully create a new key.

The other option is to go and see a locksmith, and see what he says. Depending on the particular smith, they may impression a key for you, or do what I'm about to describe below.

The last option I can think of is if you are willing to destroy one of them, you could take a dremel to one of the locks, and get the cylinder out. Then bring the cylinder to a lockie, who could possibly decode the cylinder and make you a new key for the other 6 locks.

[LockNewbie21]

Yes it does appear that they cannot be rekeyed.

However, now this is puely personal preference. If you take the locks to a locksmith, he can impression new keys, and cut you new ones on a machine.

Now I do know that that masterlock 991 and American Lock Co. sells rekeyable locks.

The master 991 locks can be taken to a lockie and rekeyed in no time flat as there is a hex nut in there and also a nice armor shield to help thrawt drills and such.

I hope this helps, and an sorry that the locks appear to be none rekeyable, however I hope that i offered a bit of help, along with other posters.


Take care,

LN21

[Billy_5t]

Hi,
LN21, ReenignE and Maxxed
Thanks for the help.
I managed to with the help from this site rake - pick my first, in fact six padlocks this afternoon.

The last lock has frustrated me.
It might be rusty inside... Thats my excuse.

Ill take them to a locksmith as see if a key can be made.

The unlocked one might be the one to be cut up.
Thanks again
Bill

[LockNewbie21]

Glad to hear everythign worked out Bill

Take care,

LN21