Wm. Graham Safe

[Huw Eastwood]

Great photos 00247, couldn't ask for better close ups than that.

[Philvet]

Yes, the safe was working before the dial came out, but I don't know if somebody in the past had been into the works of it. I purchested it from a friend probably 40 years ago. My wifes jewelry is in it along with things I have forgoten abut. It has become a challenge to get it open now.

I assumed that the threaded, keyed shaft attached to the dial had a nut on the end that fell off, but I see that is not true. The dial still slides into the hole but I don't think it’s turning the lock wheels. the key must have fallen out. Since it’s been a while I have also lost the combination.

[Huw Eastwood]

Philvet, if I understand your posts correctly the situation has gone from working with combination, to working but with the dial knocked off, but now its also without combination since you've lost it?

It really sounds like its time to get a decent safe tech to open it for you, I'm sure members your side of the pond can recommend someone close to you.

[Philvet]

Yes, if somebody could recommend a tech, I'm on Grand Island NY 14072

[David Hovey]

I have someone very close by in Cheektowaga NY who you can trust. Top notch technician. PM me your name and contact information and I will pass it along.

DH

[Philvet]

I have someone very close by in Cheektowaga NY who you can trust. Top notch technician. PM me your name and contact information and I will pass it along.

DH

My safe open thanks to the top-notch tech you recommended, thank you again.

[00247]

Post a picture of the inside of your safe. I'd like to see if it is the same as mine. Tell us how it was opened, manipulated?

[David Hovey]

My safe open thanks to the top-notch tech you recommended, thank you again.

Glad I could help.

I'm seeing that your issue might have stated back at the factory. It looks as if the dial spindle was cut to short. This could cause the spline key not to seat properly and eventually work its way out. See attached picture of Vulcan safe.

I wonder if the hole in the end of your spindle was used for a screw to help fasten the key?

DH