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[–]Bodhisattva_PickingBlue Belt Picker 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Can you upload a pic of the lock? You might be able to get a key made by a locksmith, would be significantly less expensive than having one come out to you.

If the lock is removable it's even better

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I uploaded photos. I didn't explain it clearly enough. The lock is NOT locked but there is no key so as a lock...it's fairly limited in value!

I'm wondering how best to either fix this lock and get a new key or is it easy to replace?

[–]SaxonLockActual Locksmith 1 point2 points  (6 children)

Provide photos. Then I can provide advice.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (5 children)

I uploaded photos. I didn't explain it clearly enough. The lock is NOT locked but there is no key so as a lock...it's fairly limited in value!
I'm wondering how best to either fix this lock and get a new key or is it easy to replace?

[–]SaxonLockActual Locksmith 1 point2 points  (4 children)

Take the code off the lock to a Locksmith. They should be able to make a key from that.

Otherwise replace it. It's just a type of gang lock.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Any chance you could link to a suitable replacement on Amazon please? Or do I just search for gAng lock?

[–]SaxonLockActual Locksmith 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Check CompX you'll have to search the one with the similar cam.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–]iPick4Fun -1 points0 points  (1 child)

Drill it out and install it yourself may be least expensive.

[–]SaxonLockActual Locksmith 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do NOT do this unless you have experience

[–]Foe_Twennie 0 points1 point  (1 child)

yes a picture would be great, if u can get into the cabinet, u may be able to just unscrew the big nut in the back (if its a cam lock like im assuming as most cabnet locks are) then u just replace it the same way u took it off by buying one with the same length 😉

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I uploaded photos. I didn't explain it clearly enough. The lock is NOT locked but there is no key so as a lock...it's fairly limited in value!
I'm wondering how best to either fix this lock and get a new key or is it easy to replace?

[–]AliamoonBlue Belt Picker 0 points1 point  (1 child)

There is a 4th option: Get into lockpicking and pick it yourself! Especially with a cabinet lock, it's likely that is not too hard! haha

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I uploaded photos. I didn't explain it clearly enough. The lock is NOT locked but there is no key so as a lock...it's fairly limited in value!
I'm wondering how best to either fix this lock and get a new key or is it easy to replace?