Help me tear-apart, clean and reset my combination lock. [more inside]
posted by Thorzdad on Oct 30, 2009 - 5 answers

I have inadvertently spun the dial and reset the combination for this lock while it was open and the shank spun out. Now I can't get it to close without the unknown new combination. Any suggestions? I've tried listening for tell-tale "clicks" to no avail; that's about where my lock breaking skills currently end.
posted by whitewall on Oct 29, 2009 - 7 answers

Is the sliding side-door lockable on the Volkswagen Transporter? [more inside]
posted by knapah on Sep 8, 2009 - 10 answers

What happed to the doorlock my 2003 Dodge neon? [more inside]
posted by longsleeves on Aug 29, 2009 - 4 answers

Can you think of films with scenes in which a lock (or locker, safe, handcuffs, etc.) is prominent and integral to the plot? I am helping compile a montage of scenes involving locks (like Dial M for Murder key hiding, or Gaslight desk lock opening). Heist films, people getting out of handcuffs, locks being picked -- these things would all be helpful.
posted by emflr on Jul 9, 2009 - 43 answers

What is the use of double locks? Not two separate lock, just the kind of lock that you can turn once (which locks the door) and then another time, in the same direction (which locks the door... more?). [more inside]
posted by Skyanth on May 27, 2009 - 13 answers

BDSMFilter: Is a minimal amount of bondagewear acceptable in public? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 20, 2008 - 42 answers

Should I take it personally if a female friend of mine locks the door whenever she uses my bathroom (and we're the only ones in my apt)? [more inside]
posted by mpls2 on Sep 6, 2008 - 55 answers

How or where can I obtain lock sets for doors (the handle and deadbolt combination, can't be one whole unit) that all rely on one key? [more inside]
posted by jimmyhutch on Aug 11, 2008 - 13 answers

How difficult is it to convert an 'inactive' lockset to an active lockset. [more inside]
posted by tickettrader on Jul 14, 2008 - 1 answer

Does anyone have those door locks that use a combination instead of a key? Do you like them? Any problems? I'm considering putting touchpad front and back door locks on a rental house that I own so I'm not out $150 everytime I need to re-key the locks. Good idea or no? [more inside]
posted by BoscosMom on May 18, 2008 - 26 answers

What's a "decent" lock for a 13" MacBook under around $20.00? [more inside]
posted by vertigo25 on May 4, 2008 - 7 answers

How would I find skeleton keys for all of the old locks in my house? [more inside]
posted by scblackman on May 3, 2008 - 5 answers

What do I do when I lose the key to my Honeywell safe? I recently lost the keys to my own safe. It is a small Honeywell safe which requires both keypad and keys to open. All the pertinent information regarding the safe is actually inside the safe (Oh no!) Does anyone know what to do? Would a locksmith be able to open it if I have the correct passcode?
posted by suddenfrisson on Feb 1, 2008 - 7 answers

How to cheaply secure a bike on an unlocked porch? [more inside]
posted by justkevin on Jan 10, 2008 - 13 answers

Possession of lock picking tools in Washington, D.C. - for recreational purposes. Honest! [more inside]
posted by ostranenie on Dec 10, 2007 - 10 answers

How can I convince my roommate (college dorm room) in a non-awkward way that we need to lock the door? [more inside]
posted by martinX's bellbottoms on Nov 2, 2007 - 66 answers

My deadbolt won't lock, only sometimes, when I lock the bottom lock on the door. Can you help me troubleshoot? [more inside]
posted by sweetkid on Jun 20, 2007 - 4 answers

Is there an easy way to permanently remove the locks from a steel case filing cabinet? [more inside]
posted by kanemano on May 2, 2007 - 6 answers

Help me get back into my apartment! [more inside]
posted by paul! on Mar 13, 2007 - 16 answers

Access Control & Electronic Lock Filter: I'm working on a project that requires a method of controlling intermittent access to a small container, can you help? [more inside]
posted by Sevenupcan on Mar 1, 2007 - 2 answers

We locked ourselves out of an apartment hotel room and the owner had to get a locksmith to open the door. Who should pay? [more inside]
posted by dydecker on Jun 27, 2006 - 36 answers

Hotel keys and their locks. So I've been staying in a lot of hotels lately and everyone uses these swipe cards now. [more inside]
posted by edgeways on Jul 13, 2005 - 10 answers

I live in a condo complex with a pool, and there's a key to get into the pool. Naturally, I've lost the key. The condo management wants $150 for a new one, which seems a little excessive. Unfortunately, it's a Medeco key, and from Googling around, it looks like they've done a good job of locking up the market so that people like my condo manager can jack you up. [more inside]
posted by spacewrench on Apr 23, 2005 - 15 answers

Stupid House-sitting mistake: I've locked myself out of my friends' house that I'm looking after for the next two weeks. I think I've exhausted all avenues of possible help and am planning on going in through a window tonight. Is there anything I can do today to prepare or any precautions I need to take, in regards to safety, lawfulness, property damage, etc.? (MI) [more inside]
posted by lychee on Dec 10, 2004 - 28 answers

So I locked myself out... [more inside, now I'm finally here] [more inside]
posted by humuhumu on Jun 19, 2004 - 12 answers