Locks from Australia

[jeffmoss26]

Did a trade with a guy from Australia and this is what he sent me!
(this is a followup to a YouTube video from last month)





Lockwood padlocks, Astra cabinet lock/cylinder, various Lockwood cylinders, a V7, Bilock, Whitco knob cylinder cutaway, dimple cabinet lock.

There is another Lockwood Twin mortise challenge lock that is currently with xeo

[flywheel]

Beautiful collection locks.

Shipping question: I shot down a trade from Australia due to costs via USPS. Is there a lower cost way ship there?

Thanks

[jeffmoss26]

I sent him a small flat rate box. 4LB limit, cost 23.95 to ship.

[GWiens2001]

You got a V7 with a factory key? Lucky ba****d!

Very nice, Jeff!

Gordon

[rerun12]

I sent him a small flat rate box. 4LB limit, cost 23.95 to ship.

Really?! I got quoted at 46$ to send an envelope to Australia via USPS..what am I doing wrong?

[GWiens2001]

Flat rate boxes (or envelopes) are cheaper. Also, the rates have gone up. Think it is now $29.95 to most international addresses for the small box.

Gordon

[rerun12]

Hrm..maybe I checked the wrong box, thanks Gordon

[piotr]

That's an great sampling of Australian locks. You even got a V7 with a key!

[flywheel]

Okay, which one is the V7 and why is it special?

[piotr]

Okay, which one is the V7 and why is it special?

Look here for an answer to both questions: http://books.google.com.au/books?id=7m41LA8WsvUC&lpg=PA97&ots=FDB0gT9i-a&dq=lockwood%20v7&pg=PA97#v=onepage&q&f=false

It's an early high security lock that was original in its design at the time AFAIK. It holds sentimental value for many Australian lock enthusiasts because it reminds us of a time when we had a more energised manufacturing sector, when we made things and it reminds us that we can make high quality things. Lockwood is now a part of the Assa-Abloy juggernaut and the V7 is no longer produced. The key blanks are/were restricted so when a V7 comes up for sale or swap it often doesn't have a key.

[UnlockD]

Nice score there, Jeff!

[GWiens2001]

Okay, which one is the V7 and why is it special?

It is the one in the middle. It is called a V7 because the pins are aligned in a 'V' shape, coming into the keyway from two directions. Four pins come from the right, and three from the left. The keyway actually looks like a 'Y' instead of a 'V'.

Here are two of the three in my collection. No factory keys - only modified Kwikset keys.



Gordon