Lane Cedar Chest Serial Number Lookup
I like this lock. It seems to be a pretty good product. The body of the lock appears more compact than I expected. The quality of the key could be a bit higher, perhaps. The lock appears quite durable. The mounting screws provided are flat head screws.
The lock body screw holes are not countersunk. This would lead to an appearance issue if these mounting screws were installed (flat head screws without countersinks). I recommend the use of pan head or truss head screws in the same size for lock body installation.
Sep 07, 2010 Lane Cedar Chest Lock Recall / How to find out the age of your Lane Cedar Chest (maybe!). I recently purchased a Lane Chest made by Knechtels limited, Hanover, Ont. They style N044215 Serial NOK121135. I have a Lane Cedar chest without a serial number. The style number is 482-S. Will I be able to get the lock replaced without. Apr 12, 2015 - Usually Lane cedar chests have serial numbers that are stamped or applied. You can read the serial number BACKWARDS to determine the.
Lane Cedar Chest Serial Number Lookup 39892
The appearance is much more professional and the screw-to-lock contact surface is more controlled. The flat head screws are appropriate, however, for the lid rail. Note that the installation instructions require a 9/16' barrel hole for mounting the lock. In hardwoods, I typically use a Forstner bit for cutting such holes. A 9/16' Forstner bit is not a common size tool. 
That gave me the opportunity to enlarge my Forstner bit collection. I made a special jig for maintaining bit perpendicularity during drilling.