Not about AK but need help (real estate, lease, company)

[megensmom]

I have lost the keys to our little Sentry safe. It says if I have the model and serial # I can order more from the company but I have lost them(along with the keys) or something, as I have been looking for days for them. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get more keys without that info, heck does anyone know how to break into one of them. I need to get some real estate records out and now I'm stuck.

[DannyL]

call, or take it (the safe) to a certified locksmith. It's not rocket science to break into these things....

[megensmom]

I didn't think a locksmith would touch it without me knowing all the serial numbers. My husband says just stick a screwdriver into the lock and bust it but I am not sure that would even open it.

[warptman]

try drop it out of the upper bedrooms

[megensmom]

LOL, I don't have an upstairs but maybe if I give it a swift toss across the yard it might open. I don't care if the stupid thing breaks I need the papers out of it by Friday. Guess I might have to call a locksmith tomorrow and see what they say.

[Arcticthaw]

Originally Posted by megensmom

I have lost the keys to our little Sentry safe. It says if I have the model and serial # I can order more from the company but I have lost them(along with the keys) or something, as I have been looking for days for them. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get more keys without that info, heck does anyone know how to break into one of them. I need to get some real estate records out and now I'm stuck.

If all else fails call your title company. They should have copies of the records you need, or be able to tell you how to produce new ones. Then the recorders office, or county clerk may be of help too.

Let the lock smith have first try, before sledges, 24" pipewrenches and other impimnets of destruction!

[Rance]

Is it one of those small fireproof safes you can carry like a brief case? If so...a typical butter knife will do it. Slip the blade into the crack and inch or two, then slide it along the seam. I believe start to the left of the lock and slide it to the right. It's been awhile since I've done it but it is do-able.

[megensmom]

Yes it is exactly that type we got it from Walmart.

[DannyL]

you bought a retail safe. a (decent) locksmith can open it in less than 20 minutes, with no damage. even make you another set of keys.

[Rance]

It's exactly what I had. A butter knife will do it in under 10 seconds. It's just a little flap of metal that turns upward when you turn the key to lock it. Jam the knife in there, tip it on it's side and push down hard or hammer the knife with another tool. Just have to flip that small piece of metal down enough to release the lid. I'll bet you get it.