Where to get old Kennedy chest keys?
 

Greetings all,

Anyone have an idea of where I can get a key(s) for older Kennedy
chests?
I have a few of the older 620's and 520's that I'd like the ability to
lock, but Kennedy (expectedly)
doesn't have keys or even replacement locks (also expectedly) for these
old timers anymore.
The locks are the ones that were secured to the front of the box with
three
rivets on the lower part of the latch, and two holding the top part on
the lid.

Thanks in advance.

Best,

Weyland

Where to get old Kennedy chest keys?
 

Weyland wrote:
Greetings all,

Anyone have an idea of where I can get a key(s) for older Kennedy
chests?
I have a few of the older 620's and 520's that I'd like the ability to
lock, but Kennedy (expectedly)
doesn't have keys or even replacement locks (also expectedly) for these
old timers anymore.
The locks are the ones that were secured to the front of the box with
three
rivets on the lower part of the latch, and two holding the top part on
the lid.

Good locksmiths can make keys for most any lock. I used to buy quality padlocks
without keys at flea markets when I could get them cheap, take them to the
locksmith and have a key made, then sell the now-keyed padlocks and make money.
Give it a try.

GWE

Where to get old Kennedy chest keys?
 

"Weyland" wrote in message
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Greetings all,

Anyone have an idea of where I can get a key(s) for older Kennedy
chests?
I have a few of the older 620's and 520's that I'd like the ability to
lock, but Kennedy (expectedly)
doesn't have keys or even replacement locks (also expectedly) for these
old timers anymore.
The locks are the ones that were secured to the front of the box with
three
rivets on the lower part of the latch, and two holding the top part on
the lid.


I have one of those. The latch is on the outside of the box? Try a pair or
pliers, a screwdriver, a pocket knife, or perhaps a Bic pen. Flimsy at best.

"Honest people honest" and all that, but unless they're going to take the
whole box, perhaps you should consider replacing that lock with the new
style.

Regards,

Robin

Where to get old Kennedy chest keys?
 

Robin, shame on you for advocating such wanton destruction.

Go to the locksmith, he will be able to make you your keys. I know this as
am a locksmith.

--

__
Roger Shoaf

Important factors in selecting a mate:
1] Depth of gene pool
2] Position on the food chain.



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"Weyland" wrote in message
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Greetings all,

Anyone have an idea of where I can get a key(s) for older Kennedy
chests?
I have a few of the older 620's and 520's that I'd like the ability to
lock, but Kennedy (expectedly)
doesn't have keys or even replacement locks (also expectedly) for these
old timers anymore.
The locks are the ones that were secured to the front of the box with
three
rivets on the lower part of the latch, and two holding the top part on
the lid.


I have one of those. The latch is on the outside of the box? Try a pair or
pliers, a screwdriver, a pocket knife, or perhaps a Bic pen. Flimsy at
best.

"Honest people honest" and all that, but unless they're going to take the
whole box, perhaps you should consider replacing that lock with the new
style.

Regards,

Robin

Where to get old Kennedy chest keys?
 

Roger,

Is this something they might be able to do by just seeing the
one key I do have, along with the key/lock numbers for the others?

I ask, because it's evidently more difficult than expected to
find an actual locksmith, with most simply being parts changers.

Thanks for your time,

Weyland