I picked up a used Cole 4 drawer filing cabinet. I was able to lock the drawers with the key by pushing in the cylinder but it will not pop back out when trying to unlock. Any ideas?
2007-12-15 04:51:43 · 5 answers · asked by Brian 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
If the key does not turn, you may have the wrong key. You don't need a key to lock the drawers, only to unlock it. If you can, check with who you bought it from to see if they might have the correct key. If not, call a locksmith or drill the lock out.
If the key DOES turn but the button does not pop out, try spraying around the edge of the button with a little WD-40.
Bert
2007-12-15 05:19:18 · answer #1 · answered by Bert C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just drill out the cylinder and replace it. It is the least frustrating course of action.
2007-12-15 05:35:51 · answer #2 · answered by DIYpro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well wen i moved and brought a filing cabinet, i lost the key, i think i somehow melted the lock and then it opened
2007-12-15 05:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
drill it out and buy a new lock for about 5 bucks at a locksmith place.
2007-12-15 04:58:27 · answer #4 · answered by Bill Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might just be gummed up. Spray some WD-40 into it.
2007-12-15 12:43:34 · answer #5 · answered by renpen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋