It's a really odd shaped lock/key (that is, if we had the key, it would be an odd shape. we also wouldn't need to pick the lock...), one of those old ones with kind of pin at the top that the key slides onto. I've tried my kirby grip and various sizes of unbent paperclips, but nothing so far. I've also given up on the basis that the drawer is at the back of the desk - why do we need it to open anyway? My boss seems to think it's important, but on the basis that it doesn't smell funny and isn't big enough for a dead body, I'm inclined to leave it.
dyddgu suggests that I post my suggestion of screwdriver, crowbar, axe or shotgun, depending on the lock. This is based upon Murphy's principle of "if it jams, force it. If t breaks, it needed replacing anyway."
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Date: 2007-09-21 10:17 am (UTC)Failing that, hairgrip?
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Date: 2007-09-21 10:21 am (UTC)It's a really odd shaped lock/key (that is, if we had the key, it would be an odd shape. we also wouldn't need to pick the lock...), one of those old ones with kind of pin at the top that the key slides onto. I've tried my kirby grip and various sizes of unbent paperclips, but nothing so far. I've also given up on the basis that the drawer is at the back of the desk - why do we need it to open anyway? My boss seems to think it's important, but on the basis that it doesn't smell funny and isn't big enough for a dead body, I'm inclined to leave it.
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Date: 2007-09-21 10:22 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-09-21 10:24 am (UTC)I like the shotgun idea, but only if I'm allowed to keep it
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Date: 2007-09-21 10:31 am (UTC)Unfortunately mine is a bit old fashioned.