I have a wooden file cabinet and have no idea who the maker is. It has a lock, but no key. Can I replace it with this?
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Seems possible, but you should take a look at the lock installation instructions to make sure the hole size and lock bolt will work. Here's the link http://www.hon.com/Documents/FAQ/F24%20Cam%20Lock%20Instructions.pdf
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I don't think it will work since ( I guess ) the thickness of wooden file is thicker than the metal file.
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You might check a hardware store like Ace, Lowes, Home Depot to see if they can make a key for you. The key is not an odd or unusual key -- looks like it belongs to a padlock. Cost would be about $2-3.
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I don't know if there is a replacement lock but I do know my husband had to fiddle with it for quite a while. He also said that the hole for the lock needs to be more oval than round. picture an oval laying on its side. flat on top and bottom. I don't know if this is any help at all. He drew a picture for me to see but I don't know how to draw any pics here.
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call a locksmith, he may be able to help. a good tool you could use is an angle grinder or welder.
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The cabinet is not heavy without files. The lock could be easily broken. I would not consider it a very secure file cabinet. However, it does lock and someone would need to time getting into it unless they had great tools.
708127
Take the original off and look for a manufacturer or some type of identifying numbers/letters and Google them. That's how I got the part I needed for the cabinet. If you can't find any, take the part to your local hardware store and see if they can match it up for you.
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I would take the mail box to a lock and key place they can remove the broken key and put a new lock in or reuse your current lock and make a new key
1870373
I only have one key left and the piece covering the lock button is missing so the chip is exposed, it constantly opens and locks when I hit the button. It looks like I can order a replacement cover for that key, and I want to order an extra key because my other set of keys was stolen. Am I an the right track?
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I would imagine calling customer support would be a good start. I think is a bar code or some sort of serial number you can reference that would help them. Although looking at the keys they might be interchangeable look at someone else's lock if they have one like yours and give it a shot.
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Take a key sample to your local lock and key shop (locksmith), maybe they can make a duplicate. I have had things like cash register drawer keys duplicated at such places. Other than that the manufacturer is your only shot.
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NO. You would have to go to hardware store and buy a hole saw plus another wood bit drill to bore out where the lock mech sticks out. Easier to call a locksmith
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I installed this lock on a HON file cabinet. Sorry I can't help you concerning a W353 lock.
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It's a little difficult to answer without having it in my hands but from experience these things get worn to the point that they have gotten thinner and the screw is designed to only tighten just so far. You might have to replace the lock and/or the screw. Felco's are great in that you can buy the replacement parts in an individual package. I think there is one package with just the screw and the lock you need. I would replace both and you should be good to go. You can go on line or to the place you bought them from and find the parts. I think you'll be fine then.
791464
If you go to a locksmith you can get this done. I did the same thing with my key.
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You can try the manufacturer. I had a lock break and they sent me a new one.
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At the base of the key, check to see if there is a letter engraved, check the original for the same, if they are different it's the wrong blank. My locksmith warned me of this even though the shape looked identical
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No idea. They sent me a pencil box with no lock, instead of the pictured lockbox. Buyer beware.