How to Disassemble, Gut, and Reassemble an American Lock 1100

[@PickinPins]

Quick tip, turn that core around to put pins 4 & 5 back in so you don't have to reach all the way in to the back.. 👍. I subbed bro

[@mcdpoor]

Well done, saving the video for reference.

[@IsaacHashman]

Excellent video and instruction my friend 👍

[@obdt99]

When I use the key to open the lock I must press forward on the key fairly hard or it will not turn. I am thinking this keeps this lock unpickable. Does anyone else have this issue with the American ock?

[@rickriegodedios1864]

For the shim, can I just cut soda can?

[@drzongo]

I haven't tried, it may be too thick, but maybe not