foxnet22 Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 I've gone and lost the only key to my old ingersoll padlock that I've had since a kid.I'm wondering if a master locksmith would be able to make a key by using the lock to cut some sort of blank or is it a lot cause .the lpadl8ck as a bit sentimental value to me so I'm hoping .fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 It can be picked open if it is closed (and then secured to something of your choice) but reproducing a key from the pins is extremely difficult. If it is 'code keyed' and code in written on the lock, Ingersoll may be able to reproduce this or is it is master keyable, you may be able to get a master key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxnet22 Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 49 minutes ago, Stonepark said: It can be picked open if it is closed (and then secured to something of your choice) but reproducing a key from the pins is extremely difficult. If it is 'code keyed' and code in written on the lock, Ingersoll may be able to reproduce this or is it is master keyable, you may be able to get a master key. There was a code but unfortunately it was on the key stone park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Is it locked on something? If so maybe try a padlock shim to unlock it. I've no idea about cutting a new key or replacing the lock within but a master locksmith will tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 We used ingersoll impregnable when I was Army. As far as I know, only ingersoll can do keys for ingersoll locks. It may be worth an email, or if you could return it to them explaining its sentimental value? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 If a locksmith can get it open they can make a key. If it won't open it'll be a difficult job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 9 hours ago, foxnet22 said: I've gone and lost the only key to my old ingersoll padlock that I've had since a kid.I'm wondering if a master locksmith would be able to make a key by using the lock to cut some sort of blank or is it a lot cause .the lpadl8ck as a bit sentimental value to me so I'm hoping .fingers crossed i thought i was the only funny/weird one on this forum............but i had to larf...i to have a strange old brass..... long harsp padlock with 2 half moon bronze keys ........i have had it for years and polish it up now and again....i would be distraught if i lost it..... hope you get sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 (edited) Who else has a pet padlock. I have a padlock on a toolbox I got twenty years ago when working abroad. It was a safety lock off padlock with danger in Spanish on it. Nothing special apart from decent quality. I had lots of keys on my key ring at the time so filed the sides of the keys for it so they stood out. It's still on or rather in the toolbox as my son uses the taps and dies in the box. When I couldn't find the lock after he had moved it I wasn't happy. That's the only lock I've ever been bothered about. Edited November 25, 2019 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 (edited) i must suscribe to "padlock monthly"..............are we sad or what......................i bet there are other "Padders" out there lurcking in the shadows if i can be bovered i will post a pic up of my favourite padlock..........later Edited November 25, 2019 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 😂😂 I've not looked at the padlock or keys in a few years but know the keys have Tifon name on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 2 hours ago, figgy said: Who else has a pet padlock. I have a padlock on a toolbox I got twenty years ago when working abroad. It was a safety lock off padlock with danger in Spanish on it. Nothing special apart from decent quality. I had lots of keys on my key ring at the time so filed the sides of the keys for it so they stood out. It's still on or rather in the toolbox as my son uses the taps and dies in the box. When I couldn't find the lock after he had moved it I wasn't happy. That's the only lock I've ever been bothered about. I had a brass combination padlock, it came from my Grandad, via my Dad, combination was Mums name(first 3 letters) but spelt wrong as Grandad didn't read or write. I made the mistake of using it on a locker. The lock went but nothing inside. I felt sick inside for weeks after. Strange how we cling to things and mourne the loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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