what size lock?

[Honzo]

hey, i got the cabinet that i'm converting off the curb so i don't have the keys, but i'd like to replace all the locks with ones that i can have the key to.  only problem is i don't know what size to buy.  where do i measure it from/to?  Just the threadings? or all the way to the end of the inner cylinder?  thanks!

[Honzo]

Actually, if anyone could just identify the lock, that would help much more.  I'm just trying to find the cheapest replacement for these....

[TheShanMan]

It's a cam lock, and most are 5/8" I believe. The cheapest way to get one would probably be to go to your local hardware store like Home Depot. They're actually overpriced, but when you factor in shipping from an online site, you're probably better off just getting it there. But if you need to get a bunch, want matching locks (1 key for all locks), or need to order other parts, Bob Roberts has them cheap.

[Honzo]

well its 5 that i need to replace and i'd like them to all be keyed the same so its just the one key for the cabinet.  So i guess time to go to bob roberts?
also, i don't understand how this is a 5/8".  It's about 3/4" in diameter and 7/8" deep (to the front of the cam).  What does the measurement... measure?!

[TheShanMan]

Oops. Sorry, meant 7/8", and it's measured depth-wise. I'd get them from BR in your case. I just ordered 12 from him as a matter of fact.

[mrclean]

home depot they are 5 bucks a pop and bob charges 3 ea + 7 for shipping. So depending on how many you need etc..

[Organic Jerk]

If you'd like the convenience of having all the locks use the same key, try your local locksmith.

As far as I know, Home Depot doesn't handle that.. at least not any in NYC.

[Ken Layton]

The lock in your picture is a 7/8".

[DrFrag]

All my local hardware stores sell these, but when I took them to my locksmith to get keyed the same he couldn't do it.  It turned out they were cheap Chinese locks (even though the packaging said Germany) and were pressed together during assembly.  They couldn't be disassembled for keying.  My locksmith was able to provide decent ones that could be keyed the same (thankfully for the same price).

Don't know what your area is like for imports, but something to keep in mind.

[Turnarcades]

Get on ebay as they are readily available on there and occasionally someone will pop up who will alter the locks in a batch for a universal key. If anyone's in the UK and wondering, standard barrel locks will require an 18mm hole, which will be very tight but obviously you want the best fit.