How to Unlock a Metal File Cabinet Without a Key
Research Your File Cabinet Model The first step is to identify the make and model of your file cabinet lock. On most standard vertical filing cabinets, you'll find a brand name and model number stamped near the lock or along the interior frame. Popular lock types include: Simple cam or wafer locks - These have a cylindrical keyhole and are the easiest to pick open. Tubular locks - Identified by a tubular cylindrical keyhole. More difficult to pick than wafer locks. Disc detainer locks -...