Ran across a deal on 2 fire proof file cabinets that was too good to pass up. I bought them then when I went to get them I discovered that they weighed 800lbs. each.
The locks are Sargent & Greenfield so that was good but they only required a single number, 27, to open. This seemed strange so off to Google I go. Found that they leave the factory set to a single number, 50. They came with a single change key so after more research I was ready to change the combo to 3 numbers. After doing so I was unable to remove the change key and of course the new combo didn't work. I somehow manged to screw up a simple task even tho I had were clear, step by step instructions.
I then had to dremel the change key in half in order to remove the door from the drawer so I could access the lock. Then I had to order another change key from eBay and wait for it to make it's way to me from, yep, California.
While I was waiting I dug deeper into the instructions and discovered, to my horror, the the instruction to recover from a LOST combination (which is essentially what I had) was a long, drawn out affair which consisted of using a matrix to try different numbers before and after the presumed correct number and lots of jargon about stuck wheels and such. All this sent me looking for a replacement lock. In my searching I stumble upon the coolest utube video. This dude show how to recover from a lost combination without all the drama. The video had no narration at all, just him pointing and doing and it was stupid simple. Once I had the change key I watched the video one more time and then dove in.
It worked like a charm. Are trying the new combination half a dozen time I put the draw back on and did it another half dozen times. Worked perfectly.
Also, none of the above would have been possible if the drawer had been close and locked. At least I didn't screw that part up.
The moral of the story is - If you ever find yourself changing a S&G combination, take your time and read the instructions at least a half dozen times before you proceed. I know not where I screwed up but I surely know I did.
The End.
The locks are Sargent & Greenfield so that was good but they only required a single number, 27, to open. This seemed strange so off to Google I go. Found that they leave the factory set to a single number, 50. They came with a single change key so after more research I was ready to change the combo to 3 numbers. After doing so I was unable to remove the change key and of course the new combo didn't work. I somehow manged to screw up a simple task even tho I had were clear, step by step instructions.
I then had to dremel the change key in half in order to remove the door from the drawer so I could access the lock. Then I had to order another change key from eBay and wait for it to make it's way to me from, yep, California.
While I was waiting I dug deeper into the instructions and discovered, to my horror, the the instruction to recover from a LOST combination (which is essentially what I had) was a long, drawn out affair which consisted of using a matrix to try different numbers before and after the presumed correct number and lots of jargon about stuck wheels and such. All this sent me looking for a replacement lock. In my searching I stumble upon the coolest utube video. This dude show how to recover from a lost combination without all the drama. The video had no narration at all, just him pointing and doing and it was stupid simple. Once I had the change key I watched the video one more time and then dove in.
It worked like a charm. Are trying the new combination half a dozen time I put the draw back on and did it another half dozen times. Worked perfectly.
Also, none of the above would have been possible if the drawer had been close and locked. At least I didn't screw that part up.
The moral of the story is - If you ever find yourself changing a S&G combination, take your time and read the instructions at least a half dozen times before you proceed. I know not where I screwed up but I surely know I did.
The End.