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Aug 8, 2015 | 03:57 PM

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From: CADILLAC, MICH

HD tool box

Was just given an old teardrop tool box with no key.
Anybody know where I can find a key?

Aug 8, 2015 | 04:57 PM

Dr.Hess

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Is it the barrel key? A locksmith can open that faster than with the actual key, then make a duplicate for you. The regular key type keys can be opened by a good locksmith and a key made.

Aug 8, 2015 | 05:08 PM

Tee&Vee

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From: Boston, MA

Even if you have the correct key it may be tough to open, it's weathered. Lol. Mine match but are a pita to open up.
It could be a mailbox key. They're awfully small.

Aug 8, 2015 | 05:16 PM

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It looks like two straight pins .maybe like a house shoe shape.

Aug 9, 2015 | 03:44 AM

grbrown

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Just search for 'teardrop toolbox key', I found a set here in the UK, so they must be widely available over there! They are available with two pins on US Ebay.

Aug 17, 2015 | 01:28 PM

jamesw

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The key for that box we have is just a flat stamping, the prongs are square in profile, not round.

Many on ebay, all the same.

Last edited by jamesw; Aug 17, 2015 at 01:32 PM.

Aug 24, 2015 | 08:31 PM

Fatboy1389

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From: Canton, GA

The chrome toolbox lock with the barrel key is HD part number: HD45797-99 .....it cost me $5.45 on 4/23/11.

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Aug 25, 2015 | 06:44 PM

8ntsane

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I went through the same BS with my tool boxes. I ended up opening them with snap ring pliers. They can be a bear to open if they have not been opened in a long time. Spray some lube on the lock. Those keys shown in the above pic are available from Drag Specialties ,and I'm sure Ive seen them on JPs site too. I just keep forgetting to order the damn things. The snap ring pliers work perfect though, providing they have the proper size tips.