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s SubjectDate AskedExpertMosler Safe3/2/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: I read there are possible factory combos depending on age of the safe. We bought a house that had a ...   A: Sorry but there are no such thing as "factory combinations" - more or less! The "factory ... Cary safe3/2/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: I have read a bit about how to open a Cary safe when the combination is unknown. So far nothing has ...   A: I'm not sure what info that you have read up on, concerning "opening a Cary lock, with an unknown ... safe3/1/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: we purchased a vanguard VS-200 at a garage sale. the guy gave us the combination and said it ...   A: There are ONLY three reasons a safe lock will not open - in order they are: 1. Incorrect dialing ... Mosler Safe2/28/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: This Mosler safe is basically a record safe. It probably has an SMNA Fire insulated safe label on ...   A: You basically have two choices - you can either test dial all of the 1,000,000 possible combinations ... Hall's Safe/ Vault door2/27/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: Andy, I found an old building that had burned to the ground 25 years ago. The only thing left was ...   A: Very cool find. I'm assuming that it is a "Hall's Safe & Lock Company" door and NOT a "Hall's Safe ... Safe will not lock2/27/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: When I close the safe door, the latch handle will not completely close down.(the safe door closes ...   A: Paul, how does the saying go? "If I had a nickel for every time I've heard this story, and ... Apprentice2/26/2015James  Q: I am very interested in locksmithing. I was planning on doing an online course to get certificate. ...   A: Jeremy, A locksmith shop with an apprentice program is the best way to learn. Online or ... Safe combination2/26/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: I have on old safe inherited. Hercules. Made by Toledo. Can I get the combination? I have the four ...   A: This was actually a Meilink safe - "Hercules" was just a model name not a manufacturer. These ... Older Star brand safes2/26/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: What could you tell me about the differences in construction of the old C17 floor safe and the ...   A: I'm not sure where you came up with the "B17" as a "newest rendition" of the C17. I have no idea ... ART METAL SAFE2/25/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: VERY OLD - UL TAG - 22741 - CLASS 7-2C SIZE - 26W X 28 DEEP X 68 HIGH - ON ROLLERS - FIVE SHELVES ...   A: This company was in business making metal office equipment, filing cabinets, desks and even safes ... S&G electronic lock2/25/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: My safe won't open. It has a Sargent & Greenleaf e-lock on it. I presume it is a 6120(has a green ...   A: If it has a "green band" on the ribbon cable it isn't a 6120 - those have a red band. You possibly ... Approx Cost on opening Safes2/24/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: Terry, Came across this site and it is great! I have bought several safes from auctions such as ...   A: Gil, a couple problems that we need to straighten out to ensure we are both on the same page. If ... diebold cashguard modern safe2/24/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: Iam about buy a diebold cashguard locked serial # 05-27595F-08156-03 safe. will the factory give out ...   A: You may want to hold off on buying this safe as it would have a "NEGATIVE" value, currently. While ... Safe combination2/24/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: I have on old safe inherited. Hercules. Made by Toledo. Can I get the combination? I have the four ...   A: Your safe was NOT made by Toledo - It was made by Meilink Safe Company "IN" Toledo, Ohio. Meilink ... replace or re-key baldwin exterior lock2/24/2015James  Q: I have several exterior doors, each with 2 Baldwin locks, 1 single cylinder and 1 double cylinder, ...   A: Without some reference to the model or how the locks are installed I can't help. Can you provide ... Mosler wall safe2/23/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: We bought our bungalow home almost 20 years ago. It has a Mosler wall safe built into the brick wall ...   A: I'm sure you must have read the patent number wrong as the one you've indicated has nothing to do ... Locksmithing/Victor 1888 no combo2/22/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: I saw this posting about this safe and a relative has this safe and the code was lost years ago. ...   A: First off, you possibly DON'T have the same safe! Just because you have a similar one, don't ... Key2/18/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: I own a safe box SAGAsaf-d-posit, on the instructions say key # 04, I need a key, where and how I ...   A: good luck with this one. Saga Safes were made in China and imported by a company in the LA area, ... Can't get my Bumil SD 102 Safe Open2/18/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: I've got a Bumil SD 102 safe that comes with a key and dial combination that I bought since 2012. I ...   A: If you have a Bumil with a mechanical dial, and the key lock, BOTH are required to open the safe. ... After changing new battery CSS SG 6210 wont lock2/18/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: Lock is SG 6210 It has a handle to open/close. Battery compartment is single 9V at the bottom of ...   A: I'm sure that you mean an S&G 6120 lock, as S&G didn't make a 6210 series lock. In fact the 6200 ... Herring Hall Marvin Safe2/18/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: Andy, There's a large herring hall Marvin safe for sale close by me. I have purchased a couple ...   A: I would be more than happy to look at each of your safes(individually) to try to answer any ... rekeying issue2/17/2015James  Q: I have lived in my apartment for over a year and never had any problems with my lock. I decided I ...   A: The problem you have is that you didn't go to a locksmith. Hardware stores, home centers & big box ... Meilink G7 safe issue2/10/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: I purchased my house a year ago and finally got to the basement cleaning. Set inside of the ...   A: The Meilink G series safes only had a 50 number dial, so I'm not sure what you are referring to as ... cannon gun safe2/10/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: my cannon gun safe is about 7 years old. the electronic lock will not open the safe with the proper ...   A: How often do you replace your cell phone??? When ever a new model comes out, or a new operating ... Chubb Mosler Taylor restoration2/10/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: I have a small safe, approx 24x 30x 36, which I would like to restore. It has been painted dark ...   A: Sorry but there is no after market suppliers for old safes parts. You basically have two choices ... Remington Rand Safe File2/9/2015Dan Terrigno  Q: Our church has a Remington Rand Safe File. It has four drawers with a key lock in the top drawer. A ...   A: Most of the time something(paper clip, rubber band etc.) gets jammed in the track that the rollers ... safe lock2/8/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: I have an old safe with a Yale 3 wheel combination lock calledvanguard VS-200. This safe was in the ...   A: The "Vanguard" series of safes were specifically made for Sears. They haven't been available in ... Old mosler safe2/7/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: I have an old safe I am trying to get into it is a mosler serial # 194163 is there anything you can ...   A: This does not appear to be a safe, it appears to be a walk in vault door, possibly a simple plate ... JL Hall safe parts2/3/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: do you have any JL Hall safe parts like the bottom hingeif you do could you contact me at   A: Sorry but parts like you are looking for simply don't exist. You basically have two choices, you ... Cary Safe Lock Identification2/3/2015Dan Terrigno  Q: I have a Cary Safe in my garage that I am having trouble getting info on. By looking at the picture ...   A: It looks like a pressed steel dial with the combination changing index about 11 numbers to the ... diebold safe lock2/2/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: We have an old diebold safe that is open but we do not have the combination so we do not lock it I ...   A: If you have already attempted to recover the combination with the back cover removed and you aren't ... lost combination2/2/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: Morning, I have a problem with a lost combination and the persons Will is locked in the safe! Can ...   A: These safes were sold by Sears years ago. While Sears did sell safes from a couple of different ... My new Victor safe.1/31/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: I recently picked up a Victor 21" high floor safe. Original paint. Having key made for inner lock, ...   A: First off NEVER assume anything. Unless you have an original sales document from the factory ... Victor Images1/31/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: Sorry, was having issues uploading photo, please see attached for previous question.   A: Yes, I'm very familiar with this container and the lock on the safe. See my previous answer in ... Victor Safe1/31/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: I really enjoyed reading your post and responses to a previous Victor safe owner who acquired his ...   A: In General, these containers were ONLY designed to protect documents from fire, NOT valuables from ... old wall safe1/29/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: This is probably a different question than you're used to. I'm an author who needs a jewel thief to ...   A: Sorry, but this is actually a fairly common question - though the specifics may change from author ... cannon safe want open1/28/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: how can I get in safe that's locked up cannon #300885 LP lock electronic lock in lock #1 has A   A: Roy, First off, you haven't given me any useful info - like what is the actual problem??? You ... Antique Safe1/27/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: I have an antique safe made by Syracuse Safe CO. For whatever reason it seems to have a one number ...   A: Obviously without seeing your safe I can't answer the question. I would assume that something is ... X-091/27/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: Have an CD X09 that the dial won't spin on. The bolt 's retracted but the dial won't spin regardless ...   A: Generally mechanical problems require hands on diagnoses and problem solving. A couple items that ... Hermann safe1/27/2015Terry V. Andreasen(Andy)  Q: I bought a home a few years ago and a safe was left behind. It is I believe ext. 24 inch length, 29 ...   A: First thing that we need to do is to actually ID what you possibly have. Your safe has two ... Page:  

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