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Can you help me identify my lock to find a replacement?
Face plate code: R12921 CUS LISTED 24x3 F
(Series A maybe?) Mortise Door Lock - locked from outside by key and by thumbturn recessed from the inside. Color: polished Chrome.

Asked by Nadia Moussouni almost 5 years ago

Sorry that really doesn’t give me the info I would need. Those sound like internal codes. If you’re able to send me photos on twitter, I could probably help you. @ATXJoshL

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What are some types of questions you wished people would stop asking

Asked by Question to all almost 5 years ago

Model-specific automotive questions because I haven’t done automotive work in 12 years. My answer will usually be the same. Call a local locksmith or go to the dealer. There’s not much people can do on their own when it comes to car locks. It’s complicated and requires a lot of specialty tools and information.

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If I paid the taxes on a building and have paperwork to prove it can a locksmith come unlock the doors

Asked by Ebonii about 4 years ago

I’m not a lawyer, and locksmiths don’t request tax forms when they unlock doors. They usually have you sign a waiver of some kind stating that you have the legal right to have them perform that service, and they collect a drivers license. At that point it’s between you and whoever else may legally have the right to be there. However, I know there are laws pertaining to when a property OWNER can and can not enter a rental unit, and the law is usually on the renters side, not the owners side due to privacy concerns.

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I use the same key for my apartment entry door and for the entry to the building. Doesn’t that mean that everyone with a building key can get in my apartment? My landlord says no because the building is “keyed.” Is that possible?

Asked by Annvb53 almost 4 years ago

Your landlord Is correct. Every apartment’s locks are keyed different, but the building entry doors are master keyed to allow multiple keys to access them. It’s basic master keying.

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I bought a new entryway knob and dead bolt set. I installed it but the doorknob only turns 1 way. I am now trying to remove it to see what the problem might be but I cannot depress the detent to remove the knob.

Asked by Shannon Balaski over 4 years ago

I wish I knew what brand it was. You probably put it together wrong. Could be why you can’t get it apart too.

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Corbin E Door Knob Bank Lock It Has Square Handle s To The Door And And It Takes A Type Of Key Its From The (1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s) How Do You Rekey That Type Of Lock / What Type Of Key Gos To It.

Asked by Daryl Smith almost 4 years ago

I’m not familiar with an E-series Corbin lock, especially one with square knobs. Here is a list of Corbin’s discontinued products, maybe you can narrow it down. There are product catalogs, installation guides, etc. https://www.corbinrusswin.com/en/library/discontinued-literature/As for the keyway, it’s impossible to say. There isn’t usually 1 keyway per lock series. Commercial locks can be ordered with various keyways.

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Has someone ever called you to help them and you figured out they had criminal intent?

Asked by Seth over 4 years ago

Thankfully no not me; however my previous boss had a situation where a customer called him out to open a business and after he left they robbed it. We are required to collect driver license, customer information, etc, so cops had no problem catching them. Dumb criminals.

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Can you help me identify my lock to find a replacement?
Face plate code: R12921 CUS LISTED 24x3 F
(Series A maybe?) Mortise Door Lock - locked from outside by key and by thumbturn recessed from the inside. Color: polished Chrome.

What are some types of questions you wished people would stop asking

If I paid the taxes on a building and have paperwork to prove it can a locksmith come unlock the doors

I use the same key for my apartment entry door and for the entry to the building. Doesn’t that mean that everyone with a building key can get in my apartment? My landlord says no because the building is “keyed.” Is that possible?

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I bought a new entryway knob and dead bolt set. I installed it but the doorknob only turns 1 way. I am now trying to remove it to see what the problem might be but I cannot depress the detent to remove the knob.

Corbin E Door Knob Bank Lock It Has Square Handle s To The Door And And It Takes A Type Of Key Its From The (1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s) How Do You Rekey That Type Of Lock / What Type Of Key Gos To It.

Has someone ever called you to help them and you figured out they had criminal intent?

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What do YOU do?

Can you help me identify my lock to find a replacement?Face plate code: R12921 CUS LISTED 24x3 F(Series A maybe?) Mortise Door Lock - locked from outside by key and by thumbturn recessed from the inside. Color: polished Chrome.

What are some types of questions you wished people would stop asking

If I paid the taxes on a building and have paperwork to prove it can a locksmith come unlock the doors

I use the same key for my apartment entry door and for the entry to the building. Doesn’t that mean that everyone with a building key can get in my apartment? My landlord says no because the building is “keyed.” Is that possible?

Also on Jobstr...

I bought a new entryway knob and dead bolt set. I installed it but the doorknob only turns 1 way. I am now trying to remove it to see what the problem might be but I cannot depress the detent to remove the knob.

Corbin E Door Knob Bank Lock It Has Square Handle s To The Door And And It Takes A Type Of Key Its From The (1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s) How Do You Rekey That Type Of Lock / What Type Of Key Gos To It.

Has someone ever called you to help them and you figured out they had criminal intent?

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Can you help me identify my lock to find a replacement?
Face plate code: R12921 CUS LISTED 24x3 F
(Series A maybe?) Mortise Door Lock - locked from outside by key and by thumbturn recessed from the inside. Color: polished Chrome.