charleslee 44 Posted February 8, 2020 I have The Protector model safe by Sisco, bought maybe 13-14 yrs ago, now discontinued. Cannot open it, I have the combination, that’s not the problem. No key option. At times I can’t even turn the dial but If I pound around the dial, it w/ free up. I’ve tried everything, rocking it in case something is wedged up against the door, #’s one or two off, pushing against the door, holding the handle w/ a little pressure while dialing, etc., nothing. Guess I’ll have to call someone. I read where if you have a lock problem, call a locksmith, if you have a safe problem, call a safe guy. Obviously I’d prefer that it needn’t be drilled/ruined despite it not being a real expensive safe, but it has to be opened. If I have to replace it then so be it. Any recommendations? Thank you in advance. What a PITA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,793 Posted February 8, 2020 Try getting a spray can of silicone lubricant and see if you can get the spray tube under the combination dial and get lubricant inside the lock mechanism? Try heating the the front door/lock mechanism with a hair dryer? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted February 8, 2020 I'm assuming this is a tumble lock set - correct? I would try spraying it with a product called Krano 'The oil that creeps" soak the tumbler and try to get it to get behind the tumbler if possible Wait a day and then heat the tumbler with a hot hair dryer. wear a glove and try to open...... Let me know....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charleslee 44 Posted February 8, 2020 Ok thanks. Appreciate it. Now the dial won’t even turn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
124gr9mm 857 Posted February 8, 2020 Maybe take a rubber mallet and whack on the face of the safe around the dial (probably wouldn't what the dial directly)? Slowly at first and then harder. Might free something up and then the oil/heat recommended above can go to work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted February 8, 2020 last resort. https://www.amazon.com/CUT-50-Inverter-Voltage-Cutting-Machine/dp/B07D9V9JZ7/ref=asc_df_B07D9V9JZ7/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584413735729394&psc=1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charleslee 44 Posted February 8, 2020 I have a fireman buddy who can easily get it open as a “last resort” but thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Forks 20 Posted February 8, 2020 2 hours ago, tony357 said: last resort. https://www.amazon.com/CUT-50-Inverter-Voltage-Cutting-Machine/dp/B07D9V9JZ7/ref=asc_df_B07D9V9JZ7/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584413735729394&psc=1 I have this plasma cutter Its worth the cost but definitly overkill. Grinder from Harbor Freight will do the job 4 hours ago, charleslee said: I have The Protector model safe by Sisco, bought maybe 13-14 yrs ago, now discontinued. Cannot open it, I have the combination, that’s not the problem. No key option. At times I can’t even turn the dial but If I pound around the dial, it w/ free up. I’ve tried everything, rocking it in case something is wedged up against the door, #’s one or two off, pushing against the door, holding the handle w/ a little pressure while dialing, etc., nothing. Guess I’ll have to call someone. I read where if you have a lock problem, call a locksmith, if you have a safe problem, call a safe guy. Obviously I’d prefer that it needn’t be drilled/ruined despite it not being a real expensive safe, but it has to be opened. If I have to replace it then so be it. Any recommendations? Thank you in advance. What a PITA! Are you looking to do it cheaply? If you can't get it to loosen with lube ( I like trizol creep, therewere other reccomendations) If that doesnt work a grinder will do the job. Spare no expense ? Locksmith/Safe guy When my grandparents passed, they left a locked safe behind. It would have been less expensive to buy a new safe considering what we paid for someone to come to the house and open it. Good Luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rifleman 90 Posted February 8, 2020 Cut the top off with a grinder then reach in to unbolt everything. maybe you can fix the dial. screw some steel over the top and drill out the screw heads. Thats what I did. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted February 8, 2020 3 hours ago, charleslee said: I have a fireman buddy who can easily get it open as a “last resort” but thanks. Use him, then dump the shitty safe for a real one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted February 8, 2020 Can I take a crack at it....... Be liberal with the lube dude Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted February 8, 2020 8 minutes ago, Zeke said: Can I take a crack at it....... Be liberal with the lube dude Just Say No to Crack........................... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WP22 1,558 Posted February 9, 2020 Zeke...crack....lube.... I need my safe space 1 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites