Wanted: Exact Sizes for different plug followers

[CrookieMonster]

i searched before this.. hopefully well enough but the only info i came across is "one that fits".. i need to build a set of plug followers in order to repin beginner locks but i need to know what size wooden dowels i will need.. i am mainly looking Schlage + Kwikset but itd also be nice to see all dif measurements (if infact they are all different).. thanks in advance..

[yono]

hi cro.mon
for mortise cylinders such as Yale, Schlage, Weiser, Cisa, Iseo, Sargent a
follower of 12.5mm dia. is fine.
for Russwin cylinders--13.5mm dia.
for profile cylinders of yale, cisa, iseo, a cut off 12.5mm dia. x9mm lenght x
3pcs. (i recommend these last one should be of solid aluminum or brass
material) hope i help. regards.

[Squelchtone]

i searched before this..

Use Google next time as well, the lp101 search engine is a little wonky at times and you have to put in very specific wording to get the most out of it.


Google results:
http://www.lockpickshop.com/LFT-001.html

Although it says the universal size is .498 inch, most people use a .495 inch dowel or metal rod and that works just fine.

Squelchtone

[CrookieMonster]

thanks for the help guys..

[Raymond]

The semi-exact sizes are great for everyday use. However, if you want to be able to have the size for everything else get a complete set of brass tubes. They are sold at hobby stores in one foot lengths. Each tube will fit inside the next size. You can go from 1/4 inch up to nearly 5/8 inch. Cut them down to about 4-5 inches and make three sets. Since they telescope, they can be stored together in a group.

[Legion303]

Use Google next time as well, the lp101 search engine is a little wonky at times and you have to put in very specific wording to get the most out of it.

It's not just lp101, it's phpBB itself that has a broken and inconsistent search. Which really sucks, because I can't use google to search lp101's advanced sections.

-steve

[Eyes_Only]

There's also a more specific follower used for many Master padlocks that's .390in but it is also flat at the top that's necessary to be like that for some reason (i forget why) that will measure about .376in top to bottom.

[yng_pick]

but it is also flat at the top that's necessary to be like that for some reason (i forget why)

On most Master padlock rekeyable cylinders, the cylinder is staked over/flattened on the back and wont accept a round follower- it mates up with the flat on their specific follower.

I don't think the pro series cylinders are flattened/staked like that on the back, and I'm not sure the reason the others are.