Snap on KRA-555b jammed...
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 5:51 pm
Hello,
So I finally have the space for a roller chest and found a solid '83 KRA-555b on Craigslist for home use. I needed to put it on its back for the ride home and now it needs to be adjusted. The lock jammed and the key ended up breaking off. A locksmith is coming out for other reasons and they are going to try to extract the remains of the key. Now I have two primary questions:
1) Why did the lock jam? It worked great a before being placed on its back.
2) How do I fix the jam and how do you tell it is cleared? I'm concerned that fixing the lock isn't going to fix the bigger problem.
Also, does anyone have a pictures showing the locking mechanism?
Thanks,
Anthony
So I finally have the space for a roller chest and found a solid '83 KRA-555b on Craigslist for home use. I needed to put it on its back for the ride home and now it needs to be adjusted. The lock jammed and the key ended up breaking off. A locksmith is coming out for other reasons and they are going to try to extract the remains of the key. Now I have two primary questions:
1) Why did the lock jam? It worked great a before being placed on its back.
2) How do I fix the jam and how do you tell it is cleared? I'm concerned that fixing the lock isn't going to fix the bigger problem.
Also, does anyone have a pictures showing the locking mechanism?
Thanks,
Anthony