ACE lock issue...new lock...pin trouble...plz help!

[Krypos]

ahhh dangit!!!!!!!!!!!!! i just got a new lock, picked it twice and wanted to see inside it for the first time, well i put the key in, turned it 180 degrees and slid the little thing off the lock and i pulled out the (driver) pins carefully, then i guess i accidentally turned the key another 180 around and it is now stuck with the pins in it still. the key doesnt turn at all.


its and ACE 5 pin spool deadbolt. (grr)

what did i do wrong and how do i FIX it?

[SFGOON]

Oh no - Ive done that too. You're going to have to use a very steep hook pick to overlift the pins past the shear line. It is going to usck and it will take a long time, but such is the stench of life.

[Krypos]

ok...so now all the pins are out...BUT the springs are still in...not sure how i have done this all...but i have...do ya know how to remove the plug from the hull without any real tools?

[Krypos]

eventually...someone will come across this this post and wonder what happened...i beat the system...i ripped a cap (or something) and made my own replacement cap and now i can change the pinstacks as i wish.


it is now a changeable pinstack (aka...really good beginner lock) this lock will serve great uses as for doing DB's beginner exercise thing!




i have always said that there are four ways of life:

1: conform to the system
2: fail in the system
3: beat the system
4: and CONTROL the system

(i like to be number 4)