Old 11-22-2020, 08:03 AM
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platyhiker
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Default Locked FW case - which way does left lock need to turn?

Some how my Featherweight case managed to get into a locked state with both keys inside! I've watched a video at "The Featherweight Shop"'s website that shows the right latch being unlocked by turning the key clockwise. Does the left latch also need the key turned clockwise?

At this point, using dental tools for the key, I've managed to unlock the right latch. The left latch is being a bear to work with. Initially, it hardly wanted to turn at oil. Using some oil and time, I've got the left lock mechanism turning (still with some resistance), but the release mechanism (the round button) never seems to be willing to budge at all. If anybody has an ideas or suggestions of things to try, I'd be delighted to hear them.

Thank you for your help!
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