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Mike McGraw Mar 24

I am trying to unlock a cabinet door in which the lock apparently takes a skeleton key. Complication: there is a solid pin in the center hole where the “shaft” of the key goes. In other words, a skeleton key with a hole in the shaft?
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@Radaghaz It could be a lot of things. A simple warded lock or a nice, difficult to pick lever lock🤷‍♂️

If it's a warded lock you might be able to buy a generic set of keys and find one that works in it.

A picture might help along with how old and expensive the cabinet might be...

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=cabinet+skeleton+keys&ref=nb_sb_noss

Amazon.com : cabinet skeleton keys

Mike McGraw Mar 25

@lfisk
Thanks. I’ll try to grab a photo next week. 🙂

@Radaghaz Lock Noob does a good job explaining basic warded and lever locks in this video. Should give you an idea of what to look for🙂

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mYurLzhM3o&list=PLXm18pW-yyX5yS5R8jsfvpitxLD9faVOI&index=4

Introduction to Lever Locks - Types and Terms: Ultimate Picking Guide Part 1

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@lfisk Thanks you.