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Two problems:
1) The key doesn't always turn. Trying with the door open I find that when unlocking, the bolt does not fully withdraw (though enough to release the door), and only by pushing it fully in (see pisture 1) can the key then engage to re-lock.
2) So I decided to take the lock to a locksmith. Only to find the two retaining screws are (sorry: pun-alert) locked solid. Have tried WD40 but suspect they were put in years ago with a power driver, and I can't now get enough purchase on them.
1) can the lock be fixed?
2) any tips on geting the lock out?
1) The key doesn't always turn. Trying with the door open I find that when unlocking, the bolt does not fully withdraw (though enough to release the door), and only by pushing it fully in (see pisture 1) can the key then engage to re-lock.
2) So I decided to take the lock to a locksmith. Only to find the two retaining screws are (sorry: pun-alert) locked solid. Have tried WD40 but suspect they were put in years ago with a power driver, and I can't now get enough purchase on them.
1) can the lock be fixed?
2) any tips on geting the lock out?