Is there a way to obtain another key for a padlock? I've got an old padlock on a shed and the key is long missing. The lock has a number on it.
Is there a way to get a replacement key?
Is there a way to get a replacement key?
Lost Key to Padlock?
- Thread starter Keebler Elf
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The number may or may not be code for the key cuts, however, a locksmith will not (should not) cut a code key with you merely bringing in the number and lock brand(for obvious reason). That means a service call for them to come to your home and survery the situation. If it is a code, they will likely charge you $10 to $20 to cut a key by code, plus, in this case, a service call.
There are other tricks that they can often use to produce a key, called impressioning, but agai, would be costly , I've seen my buddy work on a lock for an hour or more to get a key by impressioning.
Borrowing a pair of bolt cutters and a new padlock sounds a lot cheaper
Most combination padlocks open easy this way and are less secure than those with a key.
As a matter of fact it was a tip passed on while working in management from a superior after training many years ago. He said it saves time from having to get bolt cutters.....
Similar story: When you can't find the padlock key after you've backed the truck into the loading dock (and there's a coupla dozen trucks waiting for your place when you're done) then the boss who knew the trick seems like the wisest man ever born. Used it more than once since; wanna lose a key, hand it to me.
And the locks are still useable.
And the locks are still useable.
