I locked an internal door which has an old lock and have lost the key. Most YouTube videos are for more modern locks. Is it possible to pick this myself? I’ve seen lots of different tools on line but any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
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The lug is what goes in and out to lock door.
Latch plate is in the door frame. Small metal plate.
Lug locks in latch plate..
Other way is to remove the architrave.
Use multi tool to cut frame either side of latch plate. Door opens with frame chuck coming out.
I don't know a easy way you can do it. Locks are not easy to get by.
You maybe better hunting for key. Often locks come with three but I understand they go missing. Houses don't lose things as they say.
You might be better getting a lock smith to do it if you are really stuck.
Latch plate is in the door frame. Small metal plate.
Lug locks in latch plate..
Other way is to remove the architrave.
Use multi tool to cut frame either side of latch plate. Door opens with frame chuck coming out.
I don't know a easy way you can do it. Locks are not easy to get by.
You maybe better hunting for key. Often locks come with three but I understand they go missing. Houses don't lose things as they say.
You might be better getting a lock smith to do it if you are really stuck.
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