On 22 May 2007 11:38:16 -0700, wrote:

|!On 22 May, 13:07, sm_jamieson wrote:
|! I have a door with mortise lock and no key. Probably the original lock
|! from 1930s. Never needed to open that door before. I would really have
|! to damage the door to get the lock out. What is a reasonable price for
|! a locksmith to pick it ? I don't want it re-keyed, just opened.
|! Thanks,
|! Simon.
|!
|!Don't know, however, have you thought about getting the door open by
|!attcking the jamb (so as to free the mortice), then you can take the
|!lock out (if that is your hearts desire).

I once took out the striking plate, and replaced the wood and installed a
new striking plate, also repaired the lock. That was on the *Front Door* of
a stranger.
Don't ask ;-) Too long a tale.
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