Spika safe keys

[Shootermick]

Somehow I’ve managed to break a tiny piece off the end of my key. I’ve had this Spika safe for years and can’t find the spare set anywhere.
I emailed Spika, as the key has a serial number on it. Replacement keys are available, just have to fill in all the necessary information on the form they sent back. Will be easy to complete the form. But….22 weeks until a new key will be issued!!
I called a locksmith today but they haven’t got back to me yet. I’ll get the lock changed if it’s not extortionately expensive, or, cut it open and buy a new safe!?
Might try and touch the key up with the mig and a file first, can’t make it any worse.

[bladeracer]

Somehow I’ve managed to break a tiny piece off the end of my key. I’ve had this Spika safe for years and can’t find the spare set anywhere.
I emailed Spika, as the key has a serial number on it. Replacement keys are available, just have to fill in all the necessary information on the form they sent back. Will be easy to complete the form. But….22 weeks until a new key will be issued!!
I called a locksmith today but they haven’t got back to me yet. I’ll get the lock changed if it’s not extortionately expensive, or, cut it open and buy a new safe!?
Might try and touch the key up with the mig and a file first, can’t make it any worse.

I take it the piece is not broken off in the lock?
Do you know the model of safe?
Is it a four-sided key or just two-sided?
Locksmith is your best bet but Google or Youtube the model, somebody may have posted details on how to get into it.

[scoot]

I had the same thing happen. If you can manage to get the safe open somehow you can take the lock mechanism apart and "modify" the tumbler plate that the broken part of the key contacts. With the broken key in the lock you will see which plate stops the lock turning when you try to turn the key. Take that plate out and give it a touch up with a file/grinder. Reassemble and go.

[Shootermick]

Thanks fellas.
Two sided key BR. No idea if the broken piece is in the lock.
I just couldn’t open it one day, and noticed the bit missing. This was a couple of weeks ago.
I’ve got three safes, and this is probably the least used. But it’s got my under and over in it, along with a couple of other guns. I’ve got the serial number so I’ll continue to trawl google otherwise it will probably be a locksmith call out next week.

[northdude]

Just be careful if trying to mig it. A lot of keys are brass.

[Shootermick]

Just be careful if trying to mig it. A lot of keys are brass.

I gave the handle end a touch with the mig the other day, it seemed to take it, doesn’t look to be brass.

[mickb]

Call a few locksmiths mate for a quote. Or go in and see one with the key and photos on your phone. Unless spika has a special setup they should be able to drill that lock out in a minute and replace it. Whether its worth the cost will depend on the value of the safe of course. They will be able to give you a recommendation in any case.

[Die Judicii]

Yeah Mate,,,, I'd definitely go down the path of adding metal and then filing back to the shape needed.
Like you said,,,, ya can't do any worse.
But, depending on your available equipment and skill set,,,,,,,,,, I'd recommend adding the needed metal by oxy acetylene because,,,,,,,,

Doing it with the MIG can possibly end up with hard spots in the deposited metal making finite filing difficult.

Failing rebuilding the key successfully,, shop around all the locally available locksmiths for quotes.

I bought a secondhand fireproof safe of good quality in all respects except that the combined key lock and key pad refused to play ball.
I took it to a locksmith who simply replaced the entire lock and keypad mechanism with an Australian made one.
It fitted so well that there is no sign of ever having been replaced.

Cost of this work done was $150.00 (3 years ago)