Andy Dingley wrote:
> What's a "till lock" and how does it differ from a drawer lock (which
> it resembles) ?
>
> These are UK terms - not sure what they're called in the US.
>
> Pictures are at http://www.isaaclord.co.uk/
> or
> http://www.isaaclord.co.uk/prodData.asp?prodid=218&SubCat=1
I noticed that the page states "Brass plated steel, supplied without key."
Perhaps this lock requires having a locksmith set the tumblers to a
particular key rather than having a generic type.
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Buffalo, NY - USA
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On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 00:06:22 +0000, Andy Dingley
<[email protected]> wrote:
>What's a "till lock" and how does it differ from a drawer lock (which
>it resembles) ?
>
>These are UK terms - not sure what they're called in the US.
>
AFAIK a till lock is one where you cut a recess so the rear of the
lock case is flush with the woodwork of the drawer, this will make
sense by looking at the illustration. It would normally lock upwards,
but again as the illustration shows it could also be used on a
cupboard. It would be unusual to have more than four levers and
depending on make etc could have between 12 and 250 differs.
For higher security a four pin tumbler version is available, or
alternatively use a six lever surface mounted lock with a flat steel
key.
"Andy Dingley" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> What's a "till lock" and how does it differ from a drawer lock (which
> it resembles) ?
>
> These are UK terms - not sure what they're called in the US.
>
> Pictures are at http://www.isaaclord.co.uk/
> or
> http://www.isaaclord.co.uk/prodData.asp?prodid=218&SubCat=1
>
>
> Thanks
>
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> Smert' spamionam
Here in he US, a till is where a retail store (small) would keep its money.
In other words, it's a cash drawer.
Not sure about the picture on lords site, but a proper till lock is usually
heavy brass construction, 5 lever and sometimes slam action.
Paul
www.antique-locks.com
"Andy Dingley" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> What's a "till lock" and how does it differ from a drawer lock (which
> it resembles) ?
>
> These are UK terms - not sure what they're called in the US.
>
> Pictures are at http://www.isaaclord.co.uk/
> or
> http://www.isaaclord.co.uk/prodData.asp?prodid=218&SubCat=1
>
>
> Thanks
>
> --
> Smert' spamionam
In article <[email protected]>,
Andy Dingley <[email protected]> wrote:
>On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 00:33:03 GMT, "TinWoodsmn" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>Here in he US, a till is where a retail store (small) would keep its money.
>>In other words, it's a cash drawer.
>
>So why distinguish between the locks ? They don't seem to have any
>higher security.
Looking at the drawing, the till lock looks as if could be more
substantial and higher security than the usual drawer lock. It might be
a lever lock (higher security than the usual wafer tumbler drawer lock
found in the USA.) Also the till lock looks substantial, with 4 screws
holding it to the drawer front, and the bolt perhaps a little larger
than usual.
So I wouldn't rule out the possibility that it is stronger and more
secure.
Or perhaps it is just some old terminology?
> ...
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--henry schaffer
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Having no expertise I would have thought the difference between a till and a
drwaer lock is that a till lock "locks" as the drawer is closed - the bolt
has a chamfered edge allowing the bolt to be depressed as the drawer is
closed, the bolt then rises into the mortise (and deadlocks?) the key is
then needed to open the drawer (The sort of lock seen on cash boxes ) A
drawer lock requires a key to open and close.
Peterk
On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 00:33:03 GMT, "TinWoodsmn" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Here in he US, a till is where a retail store (small) would keep its money.
>In other words, it's a cash drawer.
So why distinguish between the locks ? They don't seem to have any
higher security.
In the UK, a "till" is either a cash register (and presumably a
stand-alone cash drawer too) or else an archaic term for a small
lidded compartment inside a larger storage chest.
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