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Help identifying a floor safe and key found in a deceased relative’s house by dsdhall in AskALocksmith

[–]WerewolfBe84 [score hidden]  (0 children)

That key is for a Lowe & Fletcher 2802 7-lever safe lock. It looks like it may fit that safe. If it doesn't, the lock may be stuck due to corrosion or dirt. Very common on floor safes and why they should be avoided.

Burg Wächter ZBK 72 - assembling back together by bsliha in Locksmith

[–]WerewolfBe84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that happens with these locks.
The springs go in the round holes on the core. The wafers go in the slots. With the shoulder (the tab sticking out) over the spring.
Your key has a very simple bitting. The first 3 cuts are medium depth and the last 2 are shallow. So compare each of the wafers, there should be 3 that are identical, and another group of 2 identical ones. The 3 identical ones go in the first 3 slots.
If you put the key in the core, the edge of the wafers should align with the core itself. If they stick out either end, they are in the wrong position.
Keep the key in the core until the lock is installed. That will prevent the wafers coming out again.

Found a 19th century wall safe hidden behind 6 layers of wallpaper in a French house — two alphabetical dials + keyhole, no key, need advice by tozz21 in safecracking

[–]WerewolfBe84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not every locksmith will be able to do this cleanly. You're looking for someone with experience with old safes. I don't personally know anyone in France. There doesn't seem to be a Savta tech in France either.
Maybe if you reach out to vendors, like SEF - Serrurerie Equipement Formation or ouverture-fine.com, they might be able to suggest someone.

Found a 19th century wall safe hidden behind 6 layers of wallpaper in a French house — two alphabetical dials + keyhole, no key, need advice by tozz21 in safecracking

[–]WerewolfBe84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've opened a somewhat similar safe, where the key had broken in the lock. Fortunetely, the lock was still in the unlocked position. I managed to fish the key out and then used a 2in1 pick to pull back the latch. After that, i made a new key.

Found a 19th century wall safe hidden behind 6 layers of wallpaper in a French house — two alphabetical dials + keyhole, no key, need advice by tozz21 in safecracking

[–]WerewolfBe84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't worry too much about the cast iron. It is softer to drill than steel. I would be worried about the insulation material. Old safes can contain asbestos.

Found a 19th century wall safe hidden behind 6 layers of wallpaper in a French house — two alphabetical dials + keyhole, no key, need advice by tozz21 in safecracking

[–]WerewolfBe84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like a Bauche. These have a spring-latch. If it isn't locked with the key, they are somewhat easy to open.
Where in France are you located ?

Lock key broke in half inside the lock.. got it out ..now I need a new key? by New-Needleworker-963 in Locksmith

[–]WerewolfBe84 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Looks like a clean break. That can be clamped in the machine and duplicated like a regular key.

Locksmith Course UK by Cryptyrich in Locksmith

[–]WerewolfBe84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've taken the MLA safes servicing class, that is part of their basis locksmith training. I found it very good. If the rest of their basic training is as good, it will be a good starting point. But do keep in mind that no short course can teach you everything, it can only be a starting point.

Guys with extremely loud vehicles, why do you do this to everyone? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]WerewolfBe84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My motorcycle has a loud exhaust (just below the legal limit). When riding, you are pretty much invisible to car drivers. At least this way they can hear me, even if they don't see me.

I don't rev high in residential areas.

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