Frequently asked questions 

Note this page is still under construction

 

 

 

F.A.Q.

 

 

  • ?  I lost my keys, what do I do?

    A  Contact us with the lock Number and the brand if possible , we can usually cut you new keys in about 1 hour

  • ?  My keys don’t work why

    A  you may have the wrong keys , the lock may be broken , there may be something stuck inside the lock ( usually a broken key ) , part of the file cabinet connectted the lock device may be broken or the cabinet might need to be leveled

  • ?  Can I order several locks that work with 1 key?

    A  yes

  • ?  Can I order locks or lock cyl to match up with the same key as existing locks

    A  yes

  • ?  How can I take out my old lock to change it

    A see our "how to videos" or  sometimes we can help with instructions

  • ?  Where  are you located

    A   go to page Directions

  • ?  The company that made my cabinet is out of business, can I still get parts or keys

    A  Yes

  • ? can I change just the lock cyl or barrel or plug only

    A Yes (depends on the brand & year)

  • ?  What is your minimum order?

    A  $15

  • ?  Can I pick up at your location?

    A  Yes

  • ?  How do you ship product

    A  Mail or by your courier

  • ?  How can I make payment?

    A  by Check

  • ? what is your return policy

    A we stand behind everything we sell & we are happy to take back most products, (except for a few "specialorder" items) that we sell , shipping is at your expense

  • ?   How can I find out the brand of my furniture?

    A  Go to page "which brand do I have "

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  • ? Is there a universal type of file bar?

    A No but we do carry over 100 different file bars

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  • ?  Can I get a master key?

    A  No . Allowing anyone that asked for a master key would undermine the security of everyone's file cabinets

  • ? Is my cabinet worth fixing

    A Usually , depends on the brand , many of my customers have cabinets built in the 1970's that are working great and are far stronger that most of the products made today

  • ? there is a label on the front , is this the manufacturer

    A Sometimes , see which brand do i have  ?

  • is the lock made by the same company that built the cabinet

    A No  see which brand do i have  ?

  • ? do you have keys for cars

    A No , we specialize in office furniture keys & Locks only

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  • ? do you have keys for full size doors

    A No. we specialize in office furniture keys & Locks only

  • ? my File bars do not fit what do i do

  • A  call us right away so we can fix the problem , do not return them without calling 1st

  • ? my Keys do not work what do i do ?

  • A  call us right away so we can fix the problem , do not return them without calling 1st

  • ? My Cabinet parts are not right , what do I do

  • A  call us right away so we can fix the problem , do not return them without calling 1st

  • ? my newfile bars or  parts look different than the old one

  • A Try them !! Sometimes a part is discontinued so we find a replacement that looks different , but works well ,if you try it out and it still does not work call us

  • ? Can i replace my ordinary locks with a higher security version

  • Yes

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