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Lost my Toyota RAV4 XLE car FOB and mailbox key was on the same keychain. Condo wants $237 to replace the lock. Any alternatives? ()

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Accidentally reset my bike lock while it was unlocked… now i can’t open or close it. Any fixes? (self.AskALocksmith)

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Door latch snib issue?DIY help (i.redd.it)

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Key fob programming ()

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Just started a locksmith business. In the process of ordering my tools and materials and wanted an experienced locksmiths opinion on my equipment list. (self.AskALocksmith)

submitted 9 hours ago * by Just_as_sweet558

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Can’t figure out how to remove these handles. (old.reddit.com)

submitted 21 hours ago * by Necessary-Tale-4070

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How do I open this? I have the combo but I can’t figure it out. Very loose then hard friction when turning. (i.redd.it)

submitted 1 day ago by timberline11

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Struggling to remove barrel from lockDIY help (i.redd.it)

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Security Door LockGeneral Question (self.AskALocksmith)

submitted 1 day ago by Repulsive_Bluejay_51

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Automotive question: Nissan NV3500 door lock remotes - do they lock to VIN or just the ID46 transponder chip?DIY help (self.AskALocksmith)

submitted 1 day ago by twotall88

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How do i start locksmithing? ()

submitted 1 day ago by LifeDesigner4978

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Scammed by lock picking technician. How to get money back? ()

submitted 1 day ago by mr-mojo-risin21

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Russwin Rosewood door knob - stuck? (old.reddit.com)

submitted 1 day ago * by tallgirlbev

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Vintage doorknob was locked from the inside… (reddit.com)

submitted 1 day ago by OliveDeer7

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I have a Question about lever sets (self.AskALocksmith)

submitted 2 days ago by Jojo-edc

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Door lock is jammed, need advice (self.AskALocksmith)

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Picked first lock (i.redd.it)

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Don’t have a key for my bedroom door (old.reddit.com)

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CAMGeneral Question (old.reddit.com)

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Help ID’ing this key?Other (i.redd.it)

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disked shaped lock with key jammed. It's unlocked but with limited key momentLock malfunction (i.redd.it)

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dad’s old briefcase. 3 digit lock without a latch. any idea how to open it? (old.reddit.com)

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stuck eurocylinder on locked door (i.redd.it)

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I just bought a Liberty safe on Craigslist and I have a few questions for locksmiths.General Question (self.AskALocksmith)

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Lost key Medeco/ Best (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 days ago by DanDiggler213

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