Wed Sep 23, 2015 11:31 pm
Another Interesting Lock from the Thrift Store
Stopped by a thrift store where I get locks they have donated without keys, make keys for them, and return them free of charge for them to sell. This one was on a nice box, and was simple, but fun. Hey, Oldfast - gut shots!
The box with a standard sized mortise cylinder beside it, so you can see the size of the lock.
Pretty small.
The keyway
The opposite end of the lock (a dead givaway for the lock type, if you are not already familiar with the mechanism).
The key made from a flat steel key blank.
If you are not familiar with this type of lock, you have to hook the end of the key into the keyhole...
before bringing the key up level
Then push the key in. If you look closely at the end of the lock opposite the key, you can see the end is coming out of the lock.
and out she comes. That end piece is also attached to the shackle.
From the front
from the top view
and the bottom view.
The bent prongs of the key start on either side of the 'arrow' shape near the point.
and as the key is pressed forward into the lock, those prongs fold the springs (sides of the arrow) inwards.
Seen from underneath, you can see the prongs 'in action'.
Once the prongs are folded in, the end of the center portion can slide outwards, allowing the padlock to open.
Here is the top of the box (without the note telling them to hold it for me so a key can be made).
That about covers it. It goes back to the thrift shop next time I'm over that way.
To think Oldfast has got to the end of the post, only to find that the 'gut shots' show both pieces of the lock. Tough luck, Oldfast. Muhahahah
Gordon
The box with a standard sized mortise cylinder beside it, so you can see the size of the lock.
Pretty small.
The keyway
The opposite end of the lock (a dead givaway for the lock type, if you are not already familiar with the mechanism).
The key made from a flat steel key blank.
If you are not familiar with this type of lock, you have to hook the end of the key into the keyhole...
before bringing the key up level
Then push the key in. If you look closely at the end of the lock opposite the key, you can see the end is coming out of the lock.
and out she comes. That end piece is also attached to the shackle.
From the front
from the top view
and the bottom view.
The bent prongs of the key start on either side of the 'arrow' shape near the point.
and as the key is pressed forward into the lock, those prongs fold the springs (sides of the arrow) inwards.
Seen from underneath, you can see the prongs 'in action'.
Once the prongs are folded in, the end of the center portion can slide outwards, allowing the padlock to open.
Here is the top of the box (without the note telling them to hold it for me so a key can be made).
That about covers it. It goes back to the thrift shop next time I'm over that way.
To think Oldfast has got to the end of the post, only to find that the 'gut shots' show both pieces of the lock. Tough luck, Oldfast. Muhahahah
Gordon
Just when you think you've learned it all, that is when you find you haven't learned anything yet.
