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Waynem · 04-11-2009, 05:05 PM

Yep! 751 is the choice.
But, if you need to get in before you find one, find a flat piece of tin that will slide into the lock. Trim about a 30 degree angle on it. place it in with the point up. Take the pressure off the lock by pressing in on the door and wiggle that piece of tin violently and if done correctly the lock will open. Same to close it.

So much for Walmart parking lots. Works on any lock of the similar type.

Edited: That technique is for the basement doors only.

Double Edit: A key is not a prerequisite for opening a basement door. All that is needed is a large screwdriver, or flat bar, or nail puller, or crow bar, or claw hammer, or tire iron. Any one of which would be carried by someone intent on getting into your basement. The above mentioned tools will also open your RV entrance door.

Now a Rottweiler or Doberman "may" (note MAY) be a deterrent.

So, I would guess the question is, how much damage do you want to incur. Missing something from the basement? Or, Missing something from the basement and having to replace the door, and possibly r
epair the framing?

(Murphy was an optimist)

04-11-2009, 05:05 PM	#10
Waynem Montana Master Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas City Posts: 5,736 M.O.C. #7673	Yep! 751 is the choice. But, if you need to get in before you find one, find a flat piece of tin that will slide into the lock. Trim about a 30 degree angle on it. place it in with the point up. Take the pressure off the lock by pressing in on the door and wiggle that piece of tin violently and if done correctly the lock will open. Same to close it. So much for Walmart parking lots. Works on any lock of the similar type. Edited: That technique is for the basement doors only. Double Edit: A key is not a prerequisite for opening a basement door. All that is needed is a large screwdriver, or flat bar, or nail puller, or crow bar, or claw hammer, or tire iron. Any one of which would be carried by someone intent on getting into your basement. The above mentioned tools will also open your RV entrance door. Now a Rottweiler or Doberman "may" (note MAY) be a deterrent. So, I would guess the question is, how much damage do you want to incur. Missing something from the basement? Or, Missing something from the basement and having to replace the door, and possibly r epair the framing? (Murphy was an optimist)