On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 21:10:21 +0000, mr s
wrote:


We have mislaid our keys for our back door and are now unable to open
it. Is it worth trying to fix this yourself by drilling it out or
something? And if so how do you go about it. It is a Yale Euro
Cylinder with a key hole on both sides. I checked a locksmith and they
quoted £80 which is a shame when I'm sure the key will turn up
anytime.
Thanks
Rob
Yale Euro cylinders are a challenge even for locksmiths so i dont
fancy your chances. Often locksmiths have to destroy the cyminder to
get it out,usually by drilling. A special drill bit would probably be
needed in light of the toughness of the lock material. I have watched
some locksmiths actually "make" a key to fit a lock. ( I sometimes get
involved in repo type operations and have a locksmith with me!) With
Yale Euros they either drill it or "make" a key,or maybe pick it if
the lock is a bit worn.

Id tend to leave it a while incase the keys turn up. £80 isnt such a
bad quote though!. Does that include a new yale euro cylinder or is
that extra?



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