Replacement Lock

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    #1 Wzach, Dec 16, 2023
    I have a BAW cage with the cylinder lock. It’s a different size from the kind that fits in most other cages (k3d, etc.). The lock is starting to stick. Does anyone know if there’s an easier way to get a replacement lock in the US without ordering from BAW?
     
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    #2 pokekey, Dec 17, 2023
    I have found some 7MM barrel locks and modified them (read cut and filed) to fit the BAW device.
     
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    #3 bondinchas, Dec 17, 2023
    You could just try giving the lock a squirt with WD40, that usually solves that sort of problem.
     
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    #4 halo, Dec 18, 2023
    I would try using some gun oil. Just a few drops will penetrate inside the mechanism.

    WD40 is not specifically a lubricant and is hated by locksmiths for gumming up mechanisms. WD40 is good for freeing up something stuck but after that the part should be cleaned and a proper lubricant used.
     
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