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<blockquote data-quote="Ahall" data-source="post: 4251485" data-attributes="member: 49426"><p>Safes are designed to keep folks out, once open, all the fun bits are rather easy to get to.</p><p></p><p>If it's open, it's not a big deal for a locksmith to reset the combination on a lock or just install a new lock. </p><p>The tool for resetting a mechanical lock varies by manufacture and many not be as simple as an Allen key. Insertion of the wrong tool can damage components, and usually the tool has to be inserted when the current combination is dialed in. Then a specific procedure is used to dial in the new combination. </p><p></p><p>My experience is limited to mechanical locks, and I have not had reason to play with the electronic ones. </p><p>In my experience, if a mechanically adept person can partially disassemble the back of a mechanical lock, they can work out the existing combination by careful observation. Watch out for springs flying when you remove a cover plate.</p><p></p><p>Its not that difficult to install a new lock if the existing lock is damaged but take the time to read the manufacturer's instructions for the new lock and existing lock if you can find them. Careful positioning of the outside features relative to the lock is a must or the dial binds. </p><p></p><p>Some have a few fussy bits related to the orientation of the dial to the lock set. Especially if the internal parts are designed so they can be placed in multiple orientations relative to the lines on the outside bezel. </p><p> </p><p>If you decide to mess with the lock yourself, buy a quality lock. Go slow when dialing in the combination and set the numbers carefully. Test your work several times before actually locking the door to the frame of the safe.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ahall, post: 4251485, member: 49426"] Safes are designed to keep folks out, once open, all the fun bits are rather easy to get to. If it's open, it's not a big deal for a locksmith to reset the combination on a lock or just install a new lock. The tool for resetting a mechanical lock varies by manufacture and many not be as simple as an Allen key. Insertion of the wrong tool can damage components, and usually the tool has to be inserted when the current combination is dialed in. Then a specific procedure is used to dial in the new combination. My experience is limited to mechanical locks, and I have not had reason to play with the electronic ones. In my experience, if a mechanically adept person can partially disassemble the back of a mechanical lock, they can work out the existing combination by careful observation. Watch out for springs flying when you remove a cover plate. Its not that difficult to install a new lock if the existing lock is damaged but take the time to read the manufacturer's instructions for the new lock and existing lock if you can find them. Careful positioning of the outside features relative to the lock is a must or the dial binds. Some have a few fussy bits related to the orientation of the dial to the lock set. Especially if the internal parts are designed so they can be placed in multiple orientations relative to the lines on the outside bezel. If you decide to mess with the lock yourself, buy a quality lock. Go slow when dialing in the combination and set the numbers carefully. Test your work several times before actually locking the door to the frame of the safe. [/QUOTE]
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