We have an old beat-up Hartmann wardrobe trunk with a missing key which is, of course, locked. I think it was a yard sale find. We haven’t been able to look inside to check the condition of the wardrobe drawers and whatever else might be inside, so it may just be termite fodder at this point.
Right now the lock core spins loosely in its setting and obviously others have tried, but attempts to open it ourselves have failed and this just isn’t worth enough to us to pay a locksmith.
Is there any one best way to bypass/break the lock to open the trunk? We’ve thought of just trying to drill in where the key used to go, but I don’t know whether another way might be easier (maybe prying up from under the hasp?) Any suggestions?
burrenmel
June 25, 2010 at 10:07 am
bolt cutter or angle grinder
karl
June 25, 2010 at 11:04 am
Grind the end of the hinge pin and push it out.
saaanen
June 25, 2010 at 11:31 am
If it is valuable, you will destroy it if you damage the mechanism.Could you bring it to a locksmith? Maybe, if he’s in a good mood, he’ll open it for you.