Josh-the-Locksmith
25 Years Experience
Austin, TX
Male, 46
I've been a locksmith since 1998. I did automotive residential & commercial work from 1998 to 2008. From 2008 to 2018, I did some residential, but mostly commercial work. I have been project managing & estimating since 2018. I used to locksmith in the Chicago area, now the Austin area.
Not quite sure what you’re trying to describe, but if it’s an old lock, maybe you’re asking for a “skeleton key”? You can buy tryout rings online of some common keys that will bypass the lock. Or call a reputable locksmith and they should be able to provide one.
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I'm not quite sure what you're asking.
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It’s very possible! If not me, I have plenty of coworkers who could. You can message me on Twitter: @ATXJoshL
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Well that’s about as vague as it gets. If you can send me a photo of the front of the lock and where the plate is missing on Twitter @ATXJoshL, I can probably help you.
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I haven’t worked on cars in 10 years. I don’t recall if they do or not, but I am inclined to think they probably do.
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Yes, it’s called a “storeroom function” lock. What you’re probably more used to seeing at your local hardware store is “entry” “closet” “bathroom” etc. you need to find one that says “storeroom”. I will say though, that they do not have a button on the inside. It’s ALWAYS locked, but the lever on the INSIDE can also always be turned to allow exiting in case of emergency. If you don’t see it at your hardware store, you can always find them online. Every brand makes them, it all depends how much you want to spend & what quality you need.
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I have never heard of that tactic before. Locksmiths typically don’t use brute force to gain entry. If we can’t pick a lock, we usually drill the lock because it can usually be replaced with parts on our vans, or in rare circumstances, at least install a temporary until an exact replacement can be ordered. A good locksmith typically doesn’t do any damage to a door while gaining entry. I would think a soldier in that scenario doesn’t care what damage he does.
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