Garage door lock force opening
Discussion
We have managed to lose the key to our garage door, its one of those really cheapo simple locks
I used to be able to pick locks years ago but have forgotton how to do it, plus dont have the tools anymore
We are going to buy a replacement, but I am assuming if we get a f
k off big flathead screwdriver and force it in it should be reasonably easy to break it without perminantly rendering the lock unopenable?
I used to be able to pick locks years ago but have forgotton how to do it, plus dont have the tools anymore
We are going to buy a replacement, but I am assuming if we get a f
k off big flathead screwdriver and force it in it should be reasonably easy to break it without perminantly rendering the lock unopenable?
...twonk
They're a piece of pi$$ to pick with a paper clip. I only know this because my dad used to lock away my bmx when I were a young'un if I crossed the line. Not long after he'd gone to work, I'd break in and be wheelying like a good'un in minutes! No great technique, just keep wigglin'....
Assuming its one of those "T" shaped handles on the door (and all other means of opening fail), you could use a length of scaffold pole or similar. Put it over one of the ends of the handle, and turn it.
It'll snap the lock completely and you can get in.
Of course, you'll need to buy a new lock, which is why its a last resort.
It'll snap the lock completely and you can get in.
Of course, you'll need to buy a new lock, which is why its a last resort.
Alice Cupra said:
Assuming its one of those "T" shaped handles on the door (and all other means of opening fail), you could use a length of scaffold pole or similar. Put it over one of the ends of the handle, and turn it.
It'll snap the lock completely and you can get in.
Of course, you'll need to buy a new lock, which is why its a last resort.
I put an electric screwdriver in the lock and pressed the buton. The entire lock barrel came out. Knackered the lock but rankly if that is all it takes then it is hardly an effective lock.It'll snap the lock completely and you can get in.
Of course, you'll need to buy a new lock, which is why its a last resort.
Drogo said:
Chris
You'd be surprised/shocked what Google will throw up re picks.
I have set if you need I'm Bromley/Sidcup area but if your local I could be of assistance.
Dave
Bit far out for me but cheers!You'd be surprised/shocked what Google will throw up re picks.
I have set if you need I'm Bromley/Sidcup area but if your local I could be of assistance.
Dave
I dont care about breaking the lock as such as I am happy to replace it anyway, what I am worried about is ramming it with a screwdriver or using a scaffolding pole and breaking it off so i cant open the door at all
Not too familiar of what links to what as I cant picture the garage door from the insideNo worries
If you don't mind snaping the handle off you'll see how to open the lock, very easy but you will need a new and better lock.
Some young wipper snappers did my door handle but did not realise just how easy it would have been to open or else they did not have the right tool, if you've got any sort of tool kit your going to have THE tool.
If you don't mind snaping the handle off you'll see how to open the lock, very easy but you will need a new and better lock.
Some young wipper snappers did my door handle but did not realise just how easy it would have been to open or else they did not have the right tool, if you've got any sort of tool kit your going to have THE tool.
Well done, what about these as a replacement. www.locksonline.co.uk/acatalog/Pacri_Garage_Door_L...
I fitted these to the bottom corners of the door, tricky to fit but much better than the standard lock. Can be used from both inside and out.
Just don't lose the keys.
Mine is easy to open. have what looks like a suitcase padlock on it. But inside is the biggest f*ck off ground anchor (4" pipe, with 4 off 3/4 inch rebar through it). Looks from the ouside, that there is nothing worth breaking in for, but if you get in, then you had better come tooled up.
Course, if you break the widdle lock, I'll know, and move me toys somewhere else.
Course, if you break the widdle lock, I'll know, and move me toys somewhere else.
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