Comments on: How do I drill out a crawl space lock (no key)?

By: Jimmie C

Jimmie C — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:29:17 +0000

You can use a 1/4 inch drill bit and drill directly into the keyhole. This will remove the tumblers and when youre through use a small flat head screwdriver to turn the actual locking mechanism inside. Youll know when you get through the tumblers so dont worry. It’ll sort of give.

By: Paul C

Paul C — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:07:43 +0000

You might consider the locksmith. By the time you spend on the tools and replacement lock, plus the possiblity of damaging the door frame, the locksmith might be within $20 of drilling out the key. Look at the face of the lock, there might be a serial number stamped into the lock. provide this number and the shape of the key to a locksmith store and he might be able to fashion the key without the mobile time.

By: Drew

Drew — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:01:05 +0000

dont drill it use a bump key, they are $3 and will save you the hassel of drilling

By: Anne P

Anne P — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:41:51 +0000

you may not have to drill at all.check to see if the hinges are on your side of the door.if they are you can usually knock these out with a straight steel punch.many times there are caps on the hinges which are easily removed with a slight hit with a hammer and screwdriver.then you can access the hinge pin and just tap it out gradually with a punch and hammer.

By: gestr44

gestr44 — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:11:30 +0000

try getting locking plyers around the whole cylinder and turn counterclockwise, some times the lock will unscrew from the box,
buy a car dent puller and follow the dirction ( basicly you srew a srew into the cylinder and attched the screqw to the puller and slame back the weight) out comes the lock

By: Marvinator

Marvinator — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:27:02 +0000

Drill into the key itself. THe drill should be a good quality drill about 1/2 inch in diameter. This will drill out the core. Once the core is out, you can use something to turn the bolt so as to unlock the door. Once the door is open, you, the lock can then be easily replaced with a duplicate.