Hunting cabin lockout
#1
09-22-19, 07:45 AM
Hunting cabin lockout
Lost key. Knob locked. Can't get in. Need to remove the locked exterior door knob from the outside so I can replace it. It is a typical residential exterior door knob.
#2
09-22-19, 08:55 AM
Group Moderator
Welcome to the forums.
The outside knob is not removable from the outside as a security feature. I can envision you drilling out the lock tumbler or breaking the knob off with a hammer to gain access to the lock.
The outside knob is not removable from the outside as a security feature. I can envision you drilling out the lock tumbler or breaking the knob off with a hammer to gain access to the lock.
#4
09-22-19, 12:36 PM
Hopefully you have access to power.
Cut the handle off with an angle grinder.
Also cut off the handle"s face plate. This is to cut off the two bolts that hold the inner faceplate/handle to the door.
Then knock the handle into the cabin and open the door with a screwdriver etc.
Perhaps it would be easier to find a locksmith, become buddies and invite him hunting.
Cut the handle off with an angle grinder.
Also cut off the handle"s face plate. This is to cut off the two bolts that hold the inner faceplate/handle to the door.
Then knock the handle into the cabin and open the door with a screwdriver etc.
Perhaps it would be easier to find a locksmith, become buddies and invite him hunting.
#6
09-22-19, 03:25 PM
Member
Check YouTube for videos on a "bump key".
It entails cutting notches in a blank key, then using it to unlock the door while "bumping" the key with another object.
If you get the door unlocked, remove the handle and take it to your nearest locksmith to custom cut a key.
It entails cutting notches in a blank key, then using it to unlock the door while "bumping" the key with another object.
If you get the door unlocked, remove the handle and take it to your nearest locksmith to custom cut a key.
The lock still work fine except the chip.
Now a few years ago I had the same lock (on another door) where the inside knob "button" just "spins" freely. At the time I called Schlage and they sent me a free replacement which I installed and I did not throw away the bad lock.
So now I am wondering, can I take the interior side of the bad lock, remove only the knob (the silver sphere) and exchange it with the one I have which has a chip? I can't figure out how to remove the knob. There are two recessed slots but pushing in with a flat head screwdriver does seem to free it. Is there a trick? Or do I need to replace the whole inside half which means I can't do it because the inside button on the old lock is bad.