It sounds like a key problem and not a lock problem. Locks are very precise. A close fit is usually not sufficient to throw the bolt completely in either direction, even if the key turns and the bolt moves.
It's possible that the key fits enough to free the bolt and move it out, perhaps even all the way or not quite all the way. But if not a precise fit, even though the key may work well enough to pull the bolt back in, it will not be cut properly to retract the bolt all of the way. I have had this happen with several "self-help" locksmith jobs I have done on cabinet locks. Since I now have a professional locksmith as a neighbor, that is no longer the case. He even cut me a key for the original "bit-key" lock (what most folks erroneously call a "skeleton-key" lock) for the front door of my circa 1880s house. Get a proper key cut, and then and only then will the lock work properly. The locksmith can do that in a jiffy with his eyes closed and that is why the job will be a mere $10. Mark -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.com [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.com] On Behalf Of Carter, Keith Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 11:30 AM To: phon...@oldcrank. Com (phon...@oldcrank.com) Subject: [Phono-L] the Herzog cabinet lock David, Thanks, I will have to look into the locksmith. I really think it's more of a lock problem. I had cut down some on the edge off the back side of an old barrel key, so it would fit into the hole.last night. It works to lock, but won't unlock. So maybe it's just the lock itself. Thanks, keith _______________________________________________ Phono-l mailing list phon...@oldcrank.com http://t2.cwihosting.com/mailman/listinfo/phono-l_oldcrank.com
