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Locksmith SW3 were had a lock out call out to unlock a side door on garage, turned up, looked like an era 3 lever (the one with the wavy key way) Not problems I thought get the wires and over lifter out. Struggled to pick up the bolt but levers seemed to be ok.

Went to the 2 in 1, again trouble picking up the bolt. The lady there said it's always been a bit sticky,  a good look in saw that if had been blanked off on the inside, so drilled through the keyway so the 2 in 1 could get in. was convinced it had opened a few times but the door just wouldn't budge.

So decided this it I'm about to drill my 1st lock (and it’s a crappy 3 lever) step away briefly to check drill points. Quick chat with Garry as I'd not drilled a lock before (thanks again mate) and back to the door.
 
By this time the husband was back, told him I was about to drill the door and where, at this point he said, that door is really hard to open what you mean says I, since it was glossed you really have to yank it.

So in with the 2 in 1, 30 secs later felt bolt go back (again) gave the door a good old yank and open spent just over an hour and probably picked the lock countless times.
 
My 2 lessons are (and problem common sense) if you can't see through the key way, don't just assume it’s a dark room on the other side, (must clean glasses) and always give the door a good pull or push, if it doesn't open 1st time. The shiny gloss paint should have given it away really.
 
The locksmith SW3 team just wanted to share in case any others out there that seem to rarely get lever locks make the same rookie mistake and spend a needless hour in front of a door.

All part of the learning process. Stick to the rule that if you think that you feel the lock open that there is probably something else stopping the door from opening. Paint and an ill-fitting door in this case.

I have had a few jobs to open lever door locks that were simply not even locked. Just the door seized up! I know, I was laughing to myself all the way home after, still was a nice rush when the door opened mostly from relief at not getting beaten.
 
Having said that today a few of my lock cases are about to get the drill treatment, just in case. Locksmith SW3 boys have been to a safe recently that wouldn't open, was sure the keys were opening but lid was stuck solid , then remembered what the owner had said about having the floor tiles stuck down.

Some of the adhesive had managed to deposit round the safe lid, so gentle heating with a blowtorch and a swift yank and the lid came out.

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