Any locksmiths here?

[Moog5050]

So I very wisely hid my keys to the cheap gun safe so that no one would find them, myself included.  Any ideas on how best to open this thing?   

[Spaceman Spiff]

If you plan on scrapping the safe the quickest way is to cut the side open. Steel is thin on the sides, an axe will probably go through it. Id take a demo saw to it. 

Edited March 17, 2023 by Spaceman Spiff

[Jeremy K]

A smaller key that fits inside ,jog it in and out quickly while applying pressure to turn it ,if the lock is cheap enough you can get them to turn . Most tool box locks work that way . Typically like a key for a master lock will work ,especially if it's worn down. Is it insulated ? If it's not you could also drill small holes around the lock cylinder to weaken it and just use a hammer and a drift to push the lock cylinder through.

Edited March 17, 2023 by Jeremy K

[G-man]

Can drill  that lock out  in  less than a minute.    Been there

[Moog5050]

All good suggestions.  Good news is that the only gun in that safe is my Turkey gun and most of you know how much I use it. Lol.  So I just picked it up and moved it where I wanted.  But I will likely drill it out at some point.  If I drill the cylinder out, I assume I can just flip the latch over?

[Moog5050]

Going to try Jeremy’s suggestion too.

[Splitear]

28 minutes ago, G-man said:

Can drill  that lock out  in  less than a minute.    Been there

We've done this on a few stack-on cabinets for which we had misplaced the key. 

If you can prove ownership (receipt) Stack-On can send you a replacement key. It's a process, but can be done as long as you can provide documentation. 

[Don_C]

21 minutes ago, Moog5050 said:

All good suggestions.  Good news is that the only gun in that safe is my Turkey gun and most of you know how much I use it. Lol.  So I just picked it up and moved it where I wanted.  But I will likely drill it out at some point.  If I drill the cylinder out, I assume I can just flip the latch over?

Yep, it will open right up. I first learned this about 25 years ago when my dog jumped up on the door to the garage and flipped the deadbolt, locking out my wife and son.  She called a locksmith who for a hefty fee put a 3/8" bit to it and opened the door in 20 seconds.  Good to know.

[Lawdwaz]

1 hour ago, Jeremy K said:

A smaller key that fits inside ,jog it in and out quickly while applying pressure to turn it ,if the lock is cheap enough you can get them to turn . Most tool box locks work that way . Typically like a key for a master lock will work ,especially if it's worn down. Is it insulated ? If it's not you could also drill small holes around the lock cylinder to weaken it and just use a hammer and a drift to push the lock cylinder through.

Ya think ya know a guy and then THIS.     

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[2BuckBizCT]

Why not just call stack-on? Unless you need something out of it right now, I'm sure they can help you open with a replacement key and keep the safe.

[Robhuntandfish]

[Ncountry]

I would open it but my parole officer says I can no longer open safes..

[Moho81]

Can’t get a safe open so instead just PICKS THE WHOLE DAMN THING UP AND MOVES IT. 
 

You and are not the same 

[Lawdwaz]

31 minutes ago, Robhuntandfish said:

If you said “what member here does that look like from the 70’s?”

I’d surely say it’s Mr Kung Fu Bill Schmidt.      Tell me I’m wrong!

Edited March 17, 2023 by Lawdwaz

[Bolt Action]

If you're trying to not damage the safe in the process,  maybe try a strong magnet to pull the bolts back?