Looking for security pins

[maintenanceguy]

I'd like to find a source of small quantities of security pins. I'm thinking of the refill packs for pinning kits but with spools, mushrooms, serrated pins and whatever else is available.

I have a large number of mortise, rim, and kik cylinders and I would like to start experiment with security pins in these. I currently have a few padlocks with security pins but I want something I can re-pin quickly and easily to practice with.

Thanks in advance.

[freakparade3]

Here's a link for you. Merry christmas!! http://www.clksupplies.com/shop/index.p ... 327a880f90

[freakparade3]

Heres a better link for you, Happy new year!! http://www.lockpickshop.com/LMDSEC.html

[Raymond]

If you only need very small amounts, put some top pins in your drill and turn down the custom grooves with a triangular file. Small lathes work well also. If you want square grooves use a fine tooth hacksaw blade instead of the file.

Another type of security pin can be made from a threaded screw. Run a tap down the top pin holes and then cut off a piece of screw to the length needed. Carefully sand square and smooth both ends. The threads will mesh exactly and freeze the top pin when turning pressure is applied.

[tecnovist]

I am about to try 1/8 UNC Stainless threaded rod as pins----

but i would like some thing with a coarser pitch thread and a tap that made an over size thread in the pin spool hole ------

[Eyes_Only]

I have that kit sold by lockpickshop.com and I highly recommend it. Nearly all the locks I pick for SPP practice has both spool and serrated pins that I loaded up with that kit. It'll take your picking skills to a whole new level.

[LeeNo]

Heres a better link for you, Happy new year!! http://www.lockpickshop.com/LMDSEC.html

I just think it is ridiculous to pay $64 for tiny little machined metal pins.

I understand if you are a locksmith and need to maintain a cross-referenced set of proper diameter pins and such, but for a guy that just wants to replace a few pins with security pins?

There has to be a better option.

I mean, we are talking about product that can't be worth more than about $3 per pound!

I see a great market opportunity here for someone to begin producing security pins for the lockpicking community....

[Eyes_Only]

::All eyes turn to raimundo::

[LeeNo]

::All eyes turn to raimundo::

(I was thinking the same thing)

[Raymond]

Simple security pins are easy to make. Buy them in large quantities if you need an assortment for regular rekeying.

These are samples of making security pins with a cordless drill, files and extra pins. A Dremel might also work well as the 1/8 collet may close down to .115. All five took only about 20 minutes to make.

Original materials before starting.
Http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb27 ... 0_0511.jpg


Cutting one pin.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb27 ... 0_0518.jpg

Same five pins after cutting.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb27 ... 0_0517.jpg

[poor paperclip picker]

I haven't really thought about making my own security pins. That is a really good idea. I have a bunch of extra pins that I think I am going to try to turn about 2/3 of those into security pins.

Thanks for the great idea guys

[Squelchtone]

Here's a link for you. Merry christmas!! http://www.clksupplies.com/shop/index.p ... 327a880f90

I ordered my .190 spool pins from CLK a year ago and I seem to remember their site looking a little better than this..

direct link to the .190 LAB spool pins for $3.50 / 50 pack
http://www.clksupplies.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=22_227&products_id=1330&osCsid=9a8797a0529bcd6d229516327a880f90

(And yes, its a 50 pack, not a single spool pin for $3.50, I'm not sure why they don't mention this fact or show a photo of the baggie they are packaged in.)

Here are photos of the LAB .190 inch pins:






Squelchtone