Thank you so much. You saved my job. I was taking out the ignition cylinder in a 1940 Lincoln and the tumbler cover popped off and all the pins and springs flew everywhere.
Thank you. Every so often I remember things that mystified me when I started out and I try to come up with tutorials. If there are any topics you can think of, let me know and I will see what I can do.
Thank you. First time to pick a lock and try to repin it to fit an existing mystery key. Had to file a few pin to make it work. Will 3d print a follower, will be super helpful.
Great video..question: I use sargents at my job all the time what would I do if I were to re-pin a mortise sargent cylinder that uses multiple type of keys ( the original and 2 diff type of what we call "masters "
should locks be oiled? i have a practice "cut" open lock that i can see the pins with and its made from copper that i am having great difficulty with and it squeaks! and is rigid and difficult to move. certainly their is a special oil for locks that does not contain oil but is a graphite substance. or will the oil make the lock more difficult to pick? have you ever done a video on oiling a lock?
I understand the thought process behind the first set of pins he installed but with regards to the driver pins it seems subjective. Could anyone please explain in more detail to a newbie?
Sargent uses a 'graduated driver' scheme, as the key pin gets longer the driver pin gets shorter. There are two reasons for this: 1- With very short key pins when no key is inserted a driver pin may not be long enough to block the shear line, this leaves the spring as the only thing which blocks the shear line which will damage the spring and lock. 2- With very long key pins a driver pin that is too long may crush the spring or even prevent the key pin from being able to clear the keyway when inserting a key, this damages the springs and can prevent the lock from working. If you can, take a look at the Color Passport charts from one of LAB's universal pin kits, it shows what length driver pins are required for different key pins.
I think you have poor pinning habits repinning over your tray of pins is a good way to create extra clean up work for you and to develop bad habits for the new student. Cross-contamination of pins should be avoided at all cost. Time wasted is money lost for bad habits. Always develop good working habits even if it is just a training video.
Thank you so much. You saved my job. I was taking out the ignition cylinder in a 1940 Lincoln and the tumbler cover popped off and all the pins and springs flew everywhere.
Thank you. That was really good to see. You presented it well. Thanks again.
Great video for new pickers, Well done.
Thank you. Every so often I remember things that mystified me when I started out and I try to come up with tutorials. If there are any topics you can think of, let me know and I will see what I can do.
This is a brilliant tutorial. Ace work.
Thanks. Glad it turned out well.
Thank you. First time to pick a lock and try to repin it to fit an existing mystery key. Had to file a few pin to make it work. Will 3d print a follower, will be super helpful.
Well thought out video. Great job on the wicked key bitting.
Thanks. I figure it would make a good example.
Wild biting. Good Luck picking that lock, even with standard pins..
Very interesting, that will be very useful 👍👍👍👍
Hope it was helpful.
Great video..question: I use sargents at my job all the time what would I do if I were to re-pin a mortise sargent cylinder that uses multiple type of keys ( the original and 2 diff type of what we call "masters "
2 years later and I am in this exact situation
Thank you for this tutorial!! Can you do a tutorial with same mortese but with a master key please !!!
should locks be oiled? i have a practice "cut" open lock that i can see the pins with and its made from copper that i am having great difficulty with and it squeaks! and is rigid and difficult to move. certainly their is a special oil for locks that does not contain oil but is a graphite substance. or will the oil make the lock more difficult to pick? have you ever done a video on oiling a lock?
I don't get the second pin driver there all uneven do you have another video explaining how you pick your drivers
can you tell me what kit you are using that has all the pins and where to buy?
That is LAB's Mini DUR-X kit for Sargent (LMDSGT). You can find it from many locksmith suppliers and online retailers.
Hey there! How do i order a repining kit for car locks?
Cool video great info my friend👍👍😊😎😎😊
Thanks.
Nice one mate sorted me right out 👍
Are the pins the same as house lock pins?
Good video. Didn't know there are different top pin sizes. Top pin, bottom pin but what is a master pin?
google it
Thanks 😊
The sound quality is pretty bad but did you say mortice, 2times?
Well Done! Great Video!Nice Bitting! Did you attempt to pick this lock?
I have forgotten the code to unlock a keyless Lockwood ordinary padlock. I can't open it to reuse it. That's my predicament
I understand the thought process behind the first set of pins he installed but with regards to the driver pins it seems subjective. Could anyone please explain in more detail to a newbie?
Sargent uses a 'graduated driver' scheme, as the key pin gets longer the driver pin gets shorter. There are two reasons for this:
1- With very short key pins when no key is inserted a driver pin may not be long enough to block the shear line, this leaves the spring as the only thing which blocks the shear line which will damage the spring and lock.
2- With very long key pins a driver pin that is too long may crush the spring or even prevent the key pin from being able to clear the keyway when inserting a key, this damages the springs and can prevent the lock from working.
If you can, take a look at the Color Passport charts from one of LAB's universal pin kits, it shows what length driver pins are required for different key pins.
Very nice demo thanks for sharing buddy ⛤⛧⛦⛥⛦😎
Glad you liked it.
Talk about extreme bidding👍
dang bro no wonder why you call your self nite owl. Mono toned made me fall asleep.
I think you have poor pinning habits repinning over your tray of pins is a good way to create extra clean up work for you and to develop bad habits for the new student. Cross-contamination of pins should be avoided at all cost. Time wasted is money lost for bad habits. Always develop good working habits even if it is just a training video.