We have mislaid our keys for our back door and are now unable to ope
it. Is it worth trying to fix this yourself by drilling it out o something? And if so how do you go about it. It is a Yale Eur Cylinder with a key hole on both sides. I checked a locksmith and the quoted £80 which is a shame when I'm sure the key will turn u anytime. Thanks Ro
-- mr s
is it a upvc doo
-- micky104
Yale Euro cylinders are a challenge even for locksmiths so i dont fancy your chances. Often locksmiths have to destroy the cyminder to get it out,usually by drilling. A special drill bit would probably be needed in light of the toughness of the lock material. I have watched some locksmiths actually "make" a key to fit a lock. ( I sometimes get involved in repo type operations and have a locksmith with me!) With Yale Euros they either drill it or "make" a key,or maybe pick it if the lock is a bit worn.
Id tend to leave it a while incase the keys turn up. £80 isnt such a bad quote though!. Does that include a new yale euro cylinder or is that extra?
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We have mislaid our keys for our back door and are now unable to open it. Is it
something? And if so how do
Cylinder with a key hole on both sides. I
quoted £80 which is a shame when I'm sure the
anytime.
Micky, Yes it is a upvc doo
-- mr s
Yes, but the steel of the lock is pretty hard, and consider the likelihood of your drill bit slipping off and trashing the door. Would make 80 quid seem like a bargain!
David
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