Where can I find interior door keys???

forgop · 11-15-2010, 05:12 PM

You know the "keys" that have a flat screwdriver end that fits in a round hole and you just turn the door lock that route? I went through some stores like Menards or Home Depot some time ago in a quest to find some with no luck. Can't really even google something like interior door key to get what I'm looking for. Any suggestions???

hotreds · 11-15-2010, 05:19 PM

locksmith?

area51 · 11-15-2010, 05:20 PM

I looked too but I couldn't find any, we used to just use a small flat head. My best guess would be to buy the door knob and it most likely will come with that key.

chippewastud79 · 11-15-2010, 05:33 PM

Check a used home building materials store in your area like Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

GolfNut · 11-15-2010, 05:34 PM

Got a can of SPAM? Use the turnkey!

NCRadioMan · 11-15-2010, 05:35 PM

I've used precision screwdrivers before with great success.

11-15-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

I've used precision screwdrivers before with great success.

Yup. Works for me.

Cheers,
G

forgop · 11-15-2010, 05:38 PM

I know those little screwdrivers are capable, but the set I have has a much bigger gripping area and the pieces aren't long enough to reach through. I like the variety that actually came with these locks as you'd never have to worry about them rolling around anywhere. I know, it's a bit anal retentive, but I'm just "old school" on little things like this.

forgop · 11-15-2010, 07:09 PM

My brother found them for me...I may just pick up 20 of them to have one over every room with plenty left over at that price.

https://www.hardwareworld.com/81087-...y-pPFKKEW.aspx

markem · 11-15-2010, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forgop

My brother found them for me...I may just pick up 20 of them to have one over every room with plenty left over at that price.

https://www.hardwareworld.com/81087-...y-pPFKKEW.aspx

We keep ours hanging on a nail over the inside of the linen closet door, which doesn't lock. Out of the way and handy, as long as someone remembers that they are there. Oh yeah, I have a note about there they are located taped to the inside of the toolbox.

forgop · 11-15-2010, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

We keep ours hanging on a nail over the inside of the linen closet door, which doesn't lock. Out of the way and handy, as long as someone remembers that they are there. Oh yeah, I have a note about there they are located taped to the inside of the toolbox.

I had one for a 4400 sq ft house and for $12, I'll have more than I can possibly lose.

SvilleKid · 11-15-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

We keep ours hanging on a nail over the inside of the linen closet door, which doesn't lock. Out of the way and handy, as long as someone remembers that they are there. Oh yeah, I have a note about there they are located taped to the inside of the toolbox.

I keep mine on the top of each doorjam's molding. Just reach up, there it is. invisible from the ground.

Bill86 · 11-15-2010, 08:34 PM

Small screw driver, if not you can use toothpicks on some of them. I usually use toothpicks to open those doors if I accidentally lock myself out.

Starscream · 11-16-2010, 05:53 AM

Glad you found what you were looking for. I found that clotheshangers work pretty well too.

Lucky_Hippo · 11-16-2010, 07:35 AM

I've used a Q-tip with one cotten end torn off as well. Quick, cheap, disposable, and you get to feel like Macgyver for 10 whole seconds. LOL

Wolfgang · 11-16-2010, 08:02 AM

If its the one that has the flat head screw inside you can take a coat hanger and grind the end to fit the slot. And also make millions of them!!!!!

thebayratt · 11-16-2010, 03:07 PM

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Any suggestions???

Stay out of Menards and Home Depot!!

We got them at the Lowe's where I work I do believe~

11-15-2010, 05:12 PM	#1
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,870 Trading: (40)	Where can I find interior door keys??? You know the "keys" that have a flat screwdriver end that fits in a round hole and you just turn the door lock that route? I went through some stores like Menards or Home Depot some time ago in a quest to find some with no luck. Can't really even google something like interior door key to get what I'm looking for. Any suggestions???

11-15-2010, 05:19 PM	#2
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 Trading: (63)	Re: Where can I find interior door keys??? locksmith? __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

11-15-2010, 05:20 PM	#3
area51 Blowing Smoke Rings Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Ken Location: Tejas Posts: 1,259 Trading: (3)	Re: Where can I find interior door keys??? I looked too but I couldn't find any, we used to just use a small flat head. My best guess would be to buy the door knob and it most likely will come with that key. __________________

11-15-2010, 05:33 PM	#4
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Where can I find interior door keys??? Check a used home building materials store in your area like Habitat for Humanity ReStore. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

11-15-2010, 05:34 PM	#5
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Re: Where can I find interior door keys??? Got a can of SPAM? Use the turnkey! __________________ www.wineadors.com

11-15-2010, 05:35 PM	#6
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,291 Trading: (67)	Re: Where can I find interior door keys??? I've used precision screwdrivers before with great success. __________________ That's when I got it. - Tristan (Shack XX)

11-15-2010, 05:38 PM	#8
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,870 Trading: (40)	Re: Where can I find interior door keys??? I know those little screwdrivers are capable, but the set I have has a much bigger gripping area and the pieces aren't long enough to reach through. I like the variety that actually came with these locks as you'd never have to worry about them rolling around anywhere. I know, it's a bit anal retentive, but I'm just "old school" on little things like this.

11-15-2010, 07:09 PM	#9
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,870 Trading: (40)	Re: Where can I find interior door keys??? My brother found them for me...I may just pick up 20 of them to have one over every room with plenty left over at that price. https://www.hardwareworld.com/81087-...y-pPFKKEW.aspx

11-15-2010, 08:34 PM	#13
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Where can I find interior door keys??? Small screw driver, if not you can use toothpicks on some of them. I usually use toothpicks to open those doors if I accidentally lock myself out.

11-16-2010, 05:53 AM	#14
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Where can I find interior door keys??? Glad you found what you were looking for. I found that clotheshangers work pretty well too. __________________ Insert quote here.

11-16-2010, 07:35 AM	#15
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Where can I find interior door keys??? I've used a Q-tip with one cotten end torn off as well. Quick, cheap, disposable, and you get to feel like Macgyver for 10 whole seconds. LOL __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

11-16-2010, 08:02 AM	#16
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Where can I find interior door keys??? If its the one that has the flat head screw inside you can take a coat hanger and grind the end to fit the slot. And also make millions of them!!!!! __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

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