Unlocking a safe

KC81

So i have a safe, its big and old (been in storage in our family for a few generations) its a key lock and well i cant find the key. Anyone recommend a way i could open it myself or else a good locksmith in south dublin region?

Do-more

"You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off".

KC81

nooo! i dont want to ruin it. Anyway there'd be no blowing doors of this. its pretty solid i think!. I think it would look great if it was restored as an unusual furniture piece in a room.

mad m

Havent a clue,drill it? yellow pages? Ronnie briggs.

redman

Talk to Brodericks in Dawson Street.

Redman

DublinWriter

Plenty of specialist locksmiths around. Look up the Yellow Pages.

...or go down to Sherrif St. with some readies.

wyndham

I have done this a couple of times with old safes and it's very difficult,if not impossible for locksmiths to open them. The best way around it is to check if the manufacturer is still in existence and try to contact them for a key. They usually keep details on the lock used, etc for such circumstances. Probably uk based.

prospect

wyndham wrote:

I have done this a couple of times with old safes and it's very difficult,if not impossible for locksmiths to open them. The best way around it is to check if the manufacturer is still in existence and try to contact them for a key. They usually keep details on the lock used, etc for such circumstances. Probably uk based.

Failing this good advice, you could cut the back out of it.

DublinWriter

prospect wrote:

Failing this good advice, you could cut the back out of it.

An acetylene torch/cutter might set fire to the millions worth of barer-bonds held inside!

Sonnenblumen

Have you tried Mountjoy & Associates. Rumour has it they've plenty of experience and if it ain't there, it ain't available.

I'm not sure which Department but I'm pretty sure Reception should be able to direct you to the relevant Customer Care Consultant.

Based somewhere on the northside of Dublin, might provide a Call-Out service again check locally for times etc.

Good Luck!!

KC81

yes quite fancied having a go at it myself first if i got some "expert" advice but dont think thats feasible. i guess i'll ring round a few places

antoinolachtnai

Read the various locksmithing sites, ask on the discussion boards and see if it is worth your while having a go.

Find out if there is a risk of jamming the lock though.