How To Drill Out A Lock On A File Cabinet

Once youre in press the trigger to activate the drill a bit and pull it slowly so you wont damage the drill. Insert a flat head screwdriver into the slot of the lock mechanism and turn clockwise. If the lock turns it will unlock the filing cabinet.

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Gently drill at a medium speed until you here the lock pop then insert a small screwdriver or pick and turn the lock open.

How to drill out a lock on a file cabinet.

Another method of gaining access to a locked file cabinet is drilling out the lock.
The lock will fall inside the cabinet or outside and youll be able to open the cabinet.
When the drill completely penetrates the lock mechanism set the drill into its reverse mode and slowly extract it from the file cabinet lock.
Put a little lubricant on the drill bit to protect the metal then insert it into the longest widest part of the key hole.

Finally if the drawer is locked with an internal lock the best option may be to just drill it out.
Begin drilling at a medium speed applying a firm steady pressure on the drill.
Start drilling and continue to drill until youre all the way through.
Step 4 drill the lock out.

The lock cylinder will need to be replaced afterwards but you will typically avoid damaging the cabinet itself.
Place the blade of a screwdriver into the hole and attempt to turn the lock counterclockwise.
5 drill out the lock.
If the lock does not turn increase the size of the drill bit and repeat steps 2 and 3 until the lock does turn.

You should typically begin the procedure with a drill bit that is slightly wider than the keyhole and attempt to drill through the pins.