Lock Picking 101 Forum
A community dedicated to the fun and ethical hobby of lock picking.
       

Lock Picking 101 Home
Login
Profile
Members
Forum Rules
Frequent Forum Questions
SEARCH
View New Posts
View Active Topics


Live Chat on Discord
LP101 Forum Chat
Keypicking Forum Chat
Reddit r/lockpicking Chat



Learn How to Pick Locks
FAQs & General Questions
Got Beginner Questions?
Pick-Fu [Intermediate Level]


Ask a Locksmith
This Old Lock
This Old Safe
What Lock Should I Buy?



Hardware
Locks
Lock Patents
Lock Picks
Lock Bumping
Lock Impressioning
Lock Pick Guns, Snappers
European Locks & Picks
The Machine Shop
The Open Source Lock
Handcuffs


Member Spotlight
Member Introductions
Member Lock Collections
Member Social Media


Off Topic
General Chatter
Other Puzzles


Locksmith Business Info
Training & Licensing
Running a Business
Keyways & Key Blanks
Key Machines
Master Keyed Systems
Closers and Crash Bars
Life Safety Compliance
Electronic Locks & Access
Locksmith Supplies
Locksmith Lounge


Buy Sell Trade
Buy - Sell - Trade
It came from Ebay!


Advanced Topics
Membership Information
Special Access Required:
High Security Locks
Vending Locks
Advanced Lock Pick Tools
Bypass Techniques
Safes & Safe Locks
Automotive Entry & Tools
Advanced Buy/Sell/Trade


Locksport Groups
Locksport Local
Chapter President's Office
Locksport Board Room
 

Trying to locate a key or pick window lock

Need help fixing or installing a lock? We welcome questions from the public here! Sorry, no automotive questions, please.
Forum rules
WE DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE OR MOTORCYCLE LOCKS OR IGNITIONS ON THIS FORUM. THIS INCLUDES QUESTIONS ABOUT PICKING, PROGRAMMING, OR TAKING APART DOOR OR IGNITION LOCKS,

Trying to locate a key or pick window lock

Postby mrjt » 11 Jan 2014 0:20

I just purchased a home with fifty year old windows that are still in great shape, but I have no key to unlock them.

I contacted Andersen windows, who manufactured them, but they no longer make or stock the parts or keys for these locks. Andersen's old parts guide calls this type of lock a check rail lock.

I have searched high and low online but cannot find anything on this type of lock.

Image

Any ideas on how to find/make a key, or at least get the windows unlocked?

Thank you,
mrjt
 
Posts: 1
Joined: 11 Jan 2014 0:09

Re: Trying to locate a key or pick window lock

Postby smokingman » 11 Jan 2014 2:17

Search the house for a handle that would fit on the semi circle post in the middle of that copper colored circular metal piece.
It should turn and open the window locks.
What is the best way to educate the masses? ... " A television in every home."
What is the best way to control the masses? ... " A television in every room."
From "Charlie" AKA " Flowers for Algernon"
User avatar
smokingman
 
Posts: 337
Joined: 15 May 2013 12:09

Re: Trying to locate a key or pick window lock

Postby LockDocWa » 11 Jan 2014 10:01

Needle nose pliers should do the trick.

Take a Silly Putty imprint to a lock or Clock shop.
LockDocWa
 
Posts: 251
Joined: 21 Sep 2012 9:54
Location: Longview Washington U.S.A


Return to This Old Lock

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest