Thank you so much for taking the time to create this tutorial!! I took apart a lock for the first time, and of course...the pins and springs came flying out! Now, with your help, I can fix it! You, Sir, rock!!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! A key broke off in my deadbolt and I took it apart. Pins and springs went everywhere. Ugh! Followed your instructions and fixed it! Thanks again!
Thanks! Without thinking I pulled the barrel out of the cylinder. Freaked out pins and springs bouncing around. I collected everything, watched your video a couple times. Found a dowel that fit, made a notch in it and had everything back together in 5 mins!
Thank you! I did my first rekeying today and didn't use the follower correctly and everything fell apart; was about to go to Lowes and buy a replacement till I saw your video!
Thank you so much for this!! First time re-keying some locks, and after wasting probably ten springs trying to push them all down at the same time with the spring cap...I was ready to throw the thing out and just buy a new one. There HAD to be a better way, and sure enough!! Thank you too for the great tip of using the v-groove in the follower...brilliant!!
Exactly the video I needed, thank you! ^_^ I was trying to re-key a Defiant Dead Lock, and all the pins and springs fell out O_O;; Had no clue what to do or which order they were supposed to go. So, even though it's sped up in this video, I managed to see which pins went where. Now the lock is back together, and it's thanks to you, sir =D Thank you again for showing how to fix a lock mess-up! ^-^
One improvement. Dowels are usually quite a bit longer than you need for a plug follower, so when you go buy a dowel and cut off part to make a plug follower make at least two of them. You only need to cut the end notch in one of them. When putting the springs and pins back in, don't start with #5. Start with #3, then #2, then #1. Then use the second plug follower from the #5 end to push the first out. Turn the first around and push out the second follower from the #1 end. Then pull it back enough to expose #4 and #5 and put their springs and pins in. That way you don't have to work with any springs and pins that are more than 3 away from the opening you are working through. That's a lot easier than dealing with one that is 5 away from the opening.
Excellent video, much better than others I've seen on the same topic. Is there any reason not to use all security (spool-shaped) top pins when you put them back in? Schlage uses 4 spool pins and one cylinder-shaped top pin. I'm not sure what spot the cylinder-shaped pin was in before they all fell out.
you need at least one standard pin. it doesnt really matter where it does the lock will work. if you want the maximum picking resistants put the standard pin above the longest key pin
Yea me too or at least I thought they were ruined. I used to just toss all the parts in a bucket. Eventually I figured out how to get them all back together again.
Thx for the Video. Nothing like dumping an exploding cylinder or turning your American padlock cylinder too far and dumping the works or pulling out the cylinder with the key before you get the clip back on.
Glad it helped! And yea that stuff is no phone. Or rekeying a lock a forget the flip put it back on door stick key in to test and pull the plug out lol
thank you so much! i thought i was gonna have to buy a new lock when trying to pick/ rekey my lock cylinder and upon release the things went everywhere
i will definitely go through your videos. if i have any questions i will ask. i am picking this up as a hobby and as a useful tool in stepping up security with things around the house. i first found some videos by bosnian bill and lock picking lawyer just by fluke as they appeared on my youtube home screen, which later lead me to lock noob and the helpful lock picker who has gave me encouraging words and has posted some helpful and insightful videos and who in a video recommended to check out as well. i know i still have lots of practice and learning to feel the subtle cues from the pins and instruments used. i try to practice as often as i can and hope to become better at this. i do want to say thank you for the information that you all post and i hope to get as proficient with the sport as others have. there is one thing i have found out on my own. i had picked a practice cut away lock and turned it a full 180 until the bible pins would drop into the key way and lock up the lock, which is a big no no. i found that if you take a broken pick made into a knife and push those pins up back into the bible and use it to slightly rotate the core and follow through with the rotation with a tension tool; you can actually fix that problem and reset the lock to the original lock position. i dont think i have seen a video of that by anyone yet and not sure if you or someone else has. i would think it would make a notable video for other new comers have may make that mistake. maybe one of these days as i get more competent and comfortable with my progress to be able to make some videos and share what i have learned and picked up from all the viedos that others have shared. thank you once again for the information that you and the others provide.
thanks for checking out the channel. and you can lock the core up turning it 180 but unless the lock has holes in it like some KIK cylinders or padlock cylinders and you dump all the key pins its no big deal. definitely save your broken picks. they come in handy for stuff like that. I used a broken pick last night to free up a stuck wafer on a car door lock
I am proud of myself. I have next to zero experience with locks. Being said, I like mechanical stuff and I like to know how things work. I decided to take apart a lock and well… yea, it blew up. Being said, I was able to imagine how it’d be reassembled, but couldn’t do it in practice (because the springs). I had the right idea, just no dowel rod to help. No experience prior; closest thing to lock picking knowledge I have would be lock picking in oblivion. Being said, I think I’m going to model an object to assist with putting these back in, then 3d print it.
I see from components offered by schlage and kwikset that the top pin cover can be removed and the reinstalled. Can you show a way to do this that is reliable? Even if it required buying replacement covers.
on schlage its actually not made to be removed and I think if you "muscled" it off you'd have hard time getting another one on there. on kwikset it literally just pops up and you can pop it back it on.
I'm working on a Schlage lock and 4 of the 5 top pins have that groove in the body and one has a solid body and isn't shiny brass. Does it matter where that pin is used?
My question is . Are driver pins always different or can they be all the same. Mine jumped out of the cylinder as n I dont know how they were. I bought a kit but like I said I dont know if I have to use the same size and shape???
MrJsal64 they’re generally the same. Some lock systems call for shorter or longer depending on the length of the key pin but it really doesn’t affect anything. What kind of lock is it?
MrJsal64 kw1 driver is usually .180 in length. But if it’s a little longer or shorter you’ll be fine assuming the pin is coming out of a kit made for Kwikset/Schlage etc and not for padlocks like master or American lock. The diameter is different.
If u have a masterlock 930/6230 And missed up the order of driver pins. U have 3 standards pin and 2 security how do u know the order. All the same size. Does it matter the order?
Thank you so much for taking the time to create this tutorial!! I took apart a lock for the first time, and of course...the pins and springs came flying out! Now, with your help, I can fix it! You, Sir, rock!!
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! A key broke off in my deadbolt and I took it apart. Pins and springs went everywhere. Ugh! Followed your instructions and fixed it! Thanks again!
glad it helped!
Thanks! Without thinking I pulled the barrel out of the cylinder. Freaked out pins and springs bouncing around. I collected everything, watched your video a couple times. Found a dowel that fit, made a notch in it and had everything back together in 5 mins!
Glad it helped!
Thank you! I did my first rekeying today and didn't use the follower correctly and everything fell apart; was about to go to Lowes and buy a replacement till I saw your video!
Glad it helped!
Super helpful. I'm rekeying a house and learning about locks for the first time. Many thanks.
no worries. glad it helped
I love that you just figured it out like a puzzle piece rather than bust out a micrometer 😊fast and effective
Done this a few times lol
This tutorial helped me get a Schlage door lock cylinder back together. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much for this!! First time re-keying some locks, and after wasting probably ten springs trying to push them all down at the same time with the spring cap...I was ready to throw the thing out and just buy a new one. There HAD to be a better way, and sure enough!! Thank you too for the great tip of using the v-groove in the follower...brilliant!!
I'm glad it helped! and thank your for the tip! happy thanksgiving
Thank you! This video saved me time and money - tried to rekey a schlage "smart" lock and mistakes were made. This video helped me get back on track.
Glad it helped!
Exactly the video I needed, thank you! ^_^
I was trying to re-key a Defiant Dead Lock, and all the pins and springs fell out O_O;; Had no clue what to do or which order they were supposed to go. So, even though it's sped up in this video, I managed to see which pins went where. Now the lock is back together, and it's thanks to you, sir =D
Thank you again for showing how to fix a lock mess-up! ^-^
Zeffra Sphinx glad it helped you out!
THEE BEST!!!
EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR!!!
THANK YOU!!!!
Glad it helped!
One improvement. Dowels are usually quite a bit longer than you need for a plug follower, so when you go buy a dowel and cut off part to make a plug follower make at least two of them. You only need to cut the end notch in one of them.
When putting the springs and pins back in, don't start with #5. Start with #3, then #2, then #1. Then use the second plug follower from the #5 end to push the first out. Turn the first around and push out the second follower from the #1 end. Then pull it back enough to expose #4 and #5 and put their springs and pins in.
That way you don't have to work with any springs and pins that are more than 3 away from the opening you are working through. That's a lot easier than dealing with one that is 5 away from the opening.
This is a good tip. Thank you!
Good video. I'm sure you just helped a lot of people out.
Hope so!
Excellent video, much better than others I've seen on the same topic. Is there any reason not to use all security (spool-shaped) top pins when you put them back in? Schlage uses 4 spool pins and one cylinder-shaped top pin. I'm not sure what spot the cylinder-shaped pin was in before they all fell out.
you need at least one standard pin. it doesnt really matter where it does the lock will work. if you want the maximum picking resistants put the standard pin above the longest key pin
Cool! Thanks!!
It happened to me today, and also, you can remove the tinny metal cover on top, so you can load the springs easier
Some locks you can and just snap it back on. Some slide off. Some aren’t made to come off.
nicely explained, I ruined a lot of locks before I knew what I was doing lol
Yea me too or at least I thought they were ruined. I used to just toss all the parts in a bucket. Eventually I figured out how to get them all back together again.
Thx for the Video. Nothing like dumping an exploding cylinder or turning your American padlock cylinder too far and dumping the works or pulling out the cylinder with the key before you get the clip back on.
Glad it helped! And yea that stuff is no phone. Or rekeying a lock a forget the flip put it back on door stick key in to test and pull the plug out lol
Nice Vid! Thanks for takin' the time to explain to us amateurs! Got make up a follower for an American (padlock) cylinder. Cheers!!
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thank you so much! i thought i was gonna have to buy a new lock when trying to pick/ rekey my lock cylinder and upon release the things went everywhere
Glad I could help!
i will definitely go through your videos. if i have any questions i will ask. i am picking this up as a hobby and as a useful tool in stepping up security with things around the house. i first found some videos by bosnian bill and lock picking lawyer just by fluke as they appeared on my youtube home screen, which later lead me to lock noob and the helpful lock picker who has gave me encouraging words and has posted some helpful and insightful videos and who in a video recommended to check out as well. i know i still have lots of practice and learning to feel the subtle cues from the pins and instruments used. i try to practice as often as i can and hope to become better at this. i do want to say thank you for the information that you all post and i hope to get as proficient with the sport as others have. there is one thing i have found out on my own. i had picked a practice cut away lock and turned it a full 180 until the bible pins would drop into the key way and lock up the lock, which is a big no no. i found that if you take a broken pick made into a knife and push those pins up back into the bible and use it to slightly rotate the core and follow through with the rotation with a tension tool; you can actually fix that problem and reset the lock to the original lock position. i dont think i have seen a video of that by anyone yet and not sure if you or someone else has. i would think it would make a notable video for other new comers have may make that mistake. maybe one of these days as i get more competent and comfortable with my progress to be able to make some videos and share what i have learned and picked up from all the viedos that others have shared. thank you once again for the information that you and the others provide.
thanks for checking out the channel. and you can lock the core up turning it 180 but unless the lock has holes in it like some KIK cylinders or padlock cylinders and you dump all the key pins its no big deal. definitely save your broken picks. they come in handy for stuff like that. I used a broken pick last night to free up a stuck wafer on a car door lock
Very nice video and very helpful.. Thank you!
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Thank you sir. I was rushing and didn't use tool to keep top pins in. Is there a certain position that the security pins need to occupy?
For maximum effectiveness put them over the shortest key pins but as far lock function goes it doesn’t matter.
@@BoredLockpicker I thank you for the insight. Well received.
I am proud of myself. I have next to zero experience with locks. Being said, I like mechanical stuff and I like to know how things work. I decided to take apart a lock and well… yea, it blew up. Being said, I was able to imagine how it’d be reassembled, but couldn’t do it in practice (because the springs).
I had the right idea, just no dowel rod to help.
No experience prior; closest thing to lock picking knowledge I have would be lock picking in oblivion.
Being said, I think I’m going to model an object to assist with putting these back in, then 3d print it.
I just printed a 3D plug follower yesterday! I got a 3D printer like 4
Days. Let me know how it goes!
@@BoredLockpicker no clue what a plug follower is but it sounds helpful!
I'll keep you informed on it and potentially upload it for free downloads.
Search thingiverse they’re on there
12.6mm center cut for locks like Kwikset or Schlage www.thingiverse.com/thing:4851507
Filming the hard part in a bit more detail would help. Pressing the spring down while you move the follower forward.
if i ever re do the video i'll keep that in mind
Best Informative video
Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I have four drive pins that are the same and that is different (solid). Does it make a difference where the solid pint goes on a Schlage lock?
For function of the lock it doesn’t matter. If you’re trying to make it harder to pick out the spool pin over the shortest key pin
I see from components offered by schlage and kwikset that the top pin cover can be removed and the reinstalled. Can you show a way to do this that is reliable? Even if it required buying replacement covers.
on schlage its actually not made to be removed and I think if you "muscled" it off you'd have hard time getting another one on there. on kwikset it literally just pops up and you can pop it back it on.
Youre the best. Thanks a lot
You’re welcome. Glad it helped.
I'm working on a Schlage lock and 4 of the 5 top pins have that groove in the body and one has a solid body and isn't shiny brass. Does it matter where that pin is used?
It doesn’t matter when it goes.
I did it wrong before finding your video, and now my plug is stuck halfway in the cylinder, pins moved. Is there a good way to take it back apart?
Can email a short video or some pictures of the cylinder. Theboredlockpicker@gmail.com
My question is . Are driver pins always different or can they be all the same. Mine jumped out of the cylinder as n I dont know how they were. I bought a kit but like I said I dont know if I have to use the same size and shape???
MrJsal64 they’re generally the same. Some lock systems call for shorter or longer depending on the length of the key pin but it really doesn’t affect anything. What kind of lock is it?
@@BoredLockpicker deadbolt " shield security"
deadbolt " shield security" single cylinder KW 1 compatible
MrJsal64 kw1 driver is usually .180 in length. But if it’s a little longer or shorter you’ll be fine assuming the pin is coming out of a kit made for Kwikset/Schlage etc and not for padlocks like master or American lock. The diameter is different.
@@BoredLockpicker awesome!!! thank you so much for your help.
If u have a masterlock 930/6230
And missed up the order of driver pins. U have 3 standards pin and 2 security how do u know the order. All the same size. Does it matter the order?
William R. Jennings doesn’t matter but if you’re trying to make it harder to pick out the spools over the shorter key pins
Thanks man
I did all of that and can’t pull my key out - but it turns freely. What am I missing?
If it’s a screw cap the cap is loose.
Where I can buy springs cuz I lost 1 spring.
Taranjeet Gill clk supplies of a locksmith would probably give you one
Nice Video
Thank you !
No problem. Most of the lock pickers I used to see on youtube have since faded away. Good to see someone still picking
theres a few that post their videos to the lock picking sub reddit on reddit.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks!!!!
No problem! glad it helped!