tool stowage box will not open

[In The Ten Ring]

Don't end up breaking your lock!

I have found ZEP 45 to be a good break free on frozen locks. If the metal piece idea doesn't work, call that locksmith.

[mkmiller1]

Just a question on the lock key position, is it always in the up/down position whether locked or not or is it in the sideways position when unlocked? Hope this makes sense, just not sure if it's locked or not.

[custom10nut]

Ok, when is aid wedge, I didn't men with a lot of muscle. Essentially you're picking the lock. After I said that, I remembered that I have used mechanics picks to reach in behind ad finesse it to open. Patience is the key here. The feeling you get when you get it open will make it worthwhile.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by mkmiller1

Just a question on the lock key position, is it always in the up/down position whether locked or not or is it in the sideways position when unlocked? Hope this makes sense, just not sure if it's locked or not.

The key would be up/down/vertical when locked and sideways/horizontal when unlocked.

The lock is completely seperate from the handle and prevents the lock bolt from retracting. This is a positive locking mechanism which means if you can't get the lock cylinder to turn so the key is in a horizontal position you are probably not going to get it open without damaging something, because the lock bolt will not retract...

LockDoc

[bad68nomad]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

The key would be up/down/vertical when locked and sideways/horizontal when unlocked.

The lock is completely seperate from the handle and prevents the lock bolt from retracting. This is a positive locking mechanism which means if you can't get the lock cylinder to turn so the key is in a horizontal position you are probably not going to get it open without damaging something, because the lock bolt will not retract...

LockDoc

Keyhole on my Longhorn is vertical (up and down) when unlocked.