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i have lost keys to my door (euro cylinder)?

ive lost the keys to my door. its a standard timber door fitted with a euro cylinder with a turn knob on the inside (i cant get in to open it...).
question is how do i replace the euro cylinder?? i know how to replace one but the problem is ive lost the keys so cant get to it to get it out!
just reluctant to pay a locksmith £100s to do it.

thanks, Kevin

kevin
March 2007
Once you've drilled out the barrel completely the locking cam should disengage.
If it doesn't, wedge a wide tipped screwdriver into the cam and give it a twist.

Big Softy
March 2007
how do i get the door open once i have drilled the barrel? will it not still be in the locked position?

kevin
March 2007
Most locksmiths will only drill out the barrel, which you can do yourself.
A 10 to 12 millimetre HSS bit should do the trick, thogh it might be better to drill a pilot hole first with a 4mm bit.

Big Softy
March 2007
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