Stuck Key

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rockhopper
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Stuck Key

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Managed to get my key stuck in the lock of one of my towers today, it went in turned a fraction and then jammed, now it won't move and it will not come out. Tower has been taken apart but no joy. This is the 2nd time I've done this, I ended up breaking the lock 1st time......can anyone give me advice.

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Re: Stuck Key

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your lock is busted i am guessing, perhaps you got them 2nd hand? there are some little widgets in the lock which seem to pop out. try using a filed down key if you have a number of these towers, that way if it does jam up you can at least get the key out and come back to the site with a replacement tower.
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Re: Stuck Key

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Use a hacksaw to cut the lock off. Then replace lock. This can be done on site.

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Re: Stuck Key

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Thanks for the info, I have ordered a couple of new locks as no doubt this will happen again.
Gus
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