Kwikset Pin Size?

[Farlark]

Today I visited a locksmith while looking for security pins for my kwikset practice cylinder. But I was told that if he didn't know the proper size of the top pins I was requesting, he couldn't give me any.

Does the diameter of kwikset top pins really vary from cylinder to cylinder, or was there likely a miscommunication?

[keysman]

Does the diameter of kwikset top pins really vary from cylinder to cylinder, or was there likely a miscommunication?

I don't have my pin kit here but think there are 2 sizes for Kw top pins. Just take out a top pin and measure it. Kw's are pretty sloppy and it won't matter much as long as you are close in size

[ufd538]

Maybe he was confused what you were looking for...without looking it up....i usually use .175 or .180

[Klaiviel]

The top pins from my Kwikset 660 deadbolt measure .115" in diameter and .180" tall. The diameter being .115" is important; the length not so much, anything from .160" to .180" would be acceptable. I would recommend using Schlage spool pins they are easy to get and measure .115" in diameter and .165" tall.

[xBMW M3 GTR]

Funny, he should have a size chart in his rekeying box. Though for security, I would never trust Krapset. I just hope youre having it repined for practice purposes only.

[BigDaddyD]

Kwikset data sheets call out top pins 0.115" diameter and 0.180" length as standard.

However, they also show a 0.160" length which is used in their "Protecto Key" feature which is basically a construction key feature with the balls.

[Evan]

Today I visited a locksmith while looking for security pins for my kwikset practice cylinder. But I was told that if he didn't know the proper size of the top pins I was requesting, he couldn't give me any.

Does the diameter of kwikset top pins really vary from cylinder to cylinder, or was there likely a miscommunication?

It sounds a lot more like he was politely declining your business...

~~ Evan