Author Topic: NTF Mac box lock.  (Read 3744 times)

Offline jabberwoki

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2633
NTF Mac box lock.
« on: March 21, 2019, 08:35:11 PM »
I`ve talked to the Mac dealer and they only offer the lock and key.
What I need is the lock nut and lock tab?
Any clues?
Is the need enough? Or does the want suffice?

Offline muddy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3467
Re: NTF Mac box lock.
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2019, 08:52:08 PM »
Try finding a lock with the same size barrel at you locla hardware store and just use the nut and lock washer from it.

Sent from my XT1710-02 using Tapatalk


Offline J.A.F.E.

  • Resident Alien
  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2611
Re: NTF Mac box lock.
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2019, 08:53:44 PM »
The nut is a standard part. Find a local locksmith and they should drawers full of what you need. If you're talking about the cam on the back there are variations and different lengths so you may need to know what you need and you might need to modify one that's close.
People who confuse etymology and entomology bug me in ways I can’t put into words.

Offline skfarmer

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1836
Re: NTF Mac box lock.
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2019, 10:21:40 AM »
i agree with all of the above. i have on more than one occasion bent cut and modified the tabs.
from the ashes shall rise a phoenix

i was here when the hangout turned into mexican food site!

Offline jeffmoss26

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 295
Re: NTF Mac box lock.
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2019, 08:39:38 PM »
we stock cam locks in all kinds of sizes, disc or tubular keys, KA or KD...pick your poison :)

Offline jabberwoki

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2633
Re: NTF Mac box lock.
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2019, 11:17:28 AM »
What's your site Jeff?
I still have to figure how it locks as it`s different to the Cornwell one of the same style.
Is the need enough? Or does the want suffice?

Offline jeffmoss26

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 295
Re: NTF Mac box lock.
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2019, 06:06:01 PM »
I work for a local locksmith shop, no online site.
I just walk back into the shelves and find the right bin :)