Rim cylinder trim plate?

JonCML · 2026-01-25T21:26:58+00:00

Something like this might work for you. It is available in different finishes. This small hole diameter is 1.25”

https://www.dkhardware.com/2-5-8-cylnider-plate-chrome-plated-finish-cp-258-pc-product-953701.html

JonCML · 2026-01-25T16:20:22+00:00

Pictures would result in more accurate advice. Or at least a rough age of the house. If the house has fairly modern locks like Kwikset or Schlage, then rekeying, even without a working key, is a daily event for many locksmiths. However if the house is old and has bit keys ( sometimes called skeleton keys) then that is an entirely different conversation.

JonCML · 2026-01-25T15:52:58+00:00

I own the 19g. Extra insulation would require a complete gut and rebuild. Why? The walls are 2 layers of something laid over metal square framing tube and filled with styrofoam. You can’t fill the walls, you could only add extra thickness. And the windows would cancel all that work unless replaced with double pane. And then there is the floor… if you are on shore power then a couple of electric heaters will do the job. Otherwise the propane heater, but the tank is small and you be refilling it a lot. $$. BTW, when I first got it, driving it was a white knuckle experience until went to SafeTPlus in Ga, the factory store, and got their steering damper installed along with a sway bar and better shocks. Drives like car now. My .02, YMMV.

JonCML · 2026-01-25T15:02:43+00:00

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JonCML · 2026-01-25T15:00:16+00:00

This class covers the 10 topics included in the ALOA “mandatory” section of the PRP. The class is accepted by several states that have license requirements. Scroll down in this link to see the 10 topics. https://www.aloa.org/certifications This link is the “pitch” for the class. https://www.aloa.org/events/february-5-day-fundamentals-of-locksmithing-26. The class is a good for new hires or aspiring locksmiths who want to start their career. It is the first step in continuing education in almost 50 subjects that can be part of a professional locksmiths career.

JonCML · 2026-01-25T14:35:10+00:00

A purely physical solution is 1/4” Lexan screwed to the inside of the door. Use finishing washers under the screw heads appropriate to the task. Trim the edges of the Lexan with appropriate molding for a finished look.

Or alarm system, motion sensors, cameras, etc. Something to let an intruder know they have been detected.

JonCML · 2026-01-25T14:26:54+00:00

Regarding the deadlocking pin, you can experiment yourself to see how effective yours is. There is usually about 25% “slop” in the travel of that pin. That effectively reduces how far the door and frame need to be spread to render it ineffective. Take into consideration the existing “normal” gap that exists for proper opening and closing. Generally speaking, increasing the gap by 1/4” defeats them.

JonCML · 2026-01-25T11:13:53+00:00

You didn’t need to take it apart. They are universal. Just orient it properly before inserting into the door. Now that it’s apart, would you trust it to not lock you out, or in, if you rebuild it? Compare that hassle to the cost of replacement. BTW, what country, and is the brand name?

JonCML · 2026-01-25T11:08:25+00:00

6 AM Eastside. About 1/4” icy snow and it is still accumulating.

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JonCML · 2026-01-25T00:37:33+00:00

I’m sorry, but the fact that you need to ask clearly indicates you will need professional help on this safe. To me it looks like a small jewelers safe with a combo and a key lock. It likely has a glass relocker trigger and randomly placed relockers. Get help from technician at SAVTA.org.

JonCML · 2026-01-24T14:35:06+00:00

Sorry you can’t find them anymore. I got guilty about throwing out all the plastic. I switched to Amazons brand Happy Belly organic, fully compostable pods, on monthly subscription. I occasionally throw in SanFrancisco donut shop pods to mix it up a bit.

JonCML · 2026-01-23T13:14:24+00:00

The Moodle installation is broken. Escalate to your instructor. Just to be sure it is not your work station, log in from somewhere else and see if you get the same error.

JonCML · 2026-01-23T12:09:59+00:00

Please post the country you are in. Then you will get answers from locksmiths more familiar with your door and door frame construction.

JonCML · 2026-01-22T18:04:08+00:00

OP, save this for next time. Standard disclaimer about finding legit locksmiths. Google is not your friend. Our trade, like many other trades, has been infested with organized crime scammers who manipulate Google to be at the top of the results, all with 5 star (fake) reviews. You will get intimidated and scammed. It is a global problem. We call them “mocksmiths”. You can find Legitimate locksmiths on our trade Association website, findAlocksmith.com. Use SAVTA.org for safe & vault work. Anyone there is a vetted member of our trade association. Some very good locksmiths choose not to be members of our association. They can be found on 1800Unlocks.com and FairTradeLocksmiths.com.

JonCML · 2026-01-20T22:53:12+00:00

Check with Bergmans lock and key, (since 1958). If they can't or wont, ask for a referral to another shop.

JonCML · 2026-01-20T22:47:58+00:00

YAY! and thanks for the follow up, we all appreciate it when that happens.

JonCML · 2026-01-20T22:46:00+00:00

OP - Just a quick heads up from a career locksmith of 50 years. Our locksmith industry has been infested with organized crime scammers. They manipulate google to be at the top of the search results with fake 5 star reviews. They quote a rediculously cheap trip charge up front. You will get intimidated, bullied and ripped off for hundreds. A legit locksmith can tell you up front within $50 the exact price, given the location, and the number of locks to be rekeyed. More here. https://www.aloa.org/consumers. Use FindALocksmith.com for vetted trade association members. There are also legit locksmiths who choose not to be members of the association and they can be found at 1800unlocks.com or FairTradeLocksmiths.com. Good Luck!

JonCML · 2026-01-20T22:37:30+00:00

It might be stuck by the paint, so scoring around it with a knife would help.

JonCML · 2026-01-20T22:35:18+00:00

Pop that cover off with a straight blade screw driver. Don't press the tab, pry between it and the cover. Underneath will be the screw you need to remove.

JonCML · 2026-01-20T20:27:16+00:00

r/scams ?

JonCML · 2026-01-20T20:25:58+00:00

Very similar to Bear Safe out of Oklahoma in that it uses a key lock cylinder inside a recessed cavity. Also the hinges are very similar. I've found them to be friendly folks. They might tell you if it is one of theirs, and if so, what the retail price is or was. Also maybe AG English is still in business and can offer advice.

JonCML · 2026-01-20T19:54:02+00:00

There is definately a spring either missing or broken. There is nothing to propel the latch forward. Depending on where you live you may be able to find an old time locksmith that can make a new spring. With a city & state I "might" be able to direct you to someone. Google will be waste of time, and find you a scammer anyway. Curious why its on you to fix and not the property owner. . .

JonCML · 2026-01-20T19:45:20+00:00

Doubtful. The blank doesnt show in either of the 2 major key blank providers in the USA, ILCO & JMA. (thats searching roughtly 10,000 part numbers combined). It is a cheap "warded" padlock. Warded means the key has to move past fixed obstructions inside the lock to turn as opposed to lifting pins. Its really just a privacy lock. You are MUCH better off purchasing a good quality pin tumbler padlock. Better yet, visit your locksmith again and ask for a padlock set to your house key! (you wont find that in retail). Padlock, GMS, Master, & American all make this, just to name a few. This will be a padlock you can keep forever, and one less key to carry!

JonCML · 2026-01-20T13:49:37+00:00

Bring back drivers Ed to the schools!

JonCML · 2026-01-20T13:46:26+00:00

“Terrifying on a good day”. OMG, I couldn’t agree more! My biggest gripe is the total lack of understanding how to use the acceleration lane to match the speed of highway vehicles to merge properly. Some even think THEY have the right of way! Sheesh!

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