How do I know a dimple lock when I see it?

by **Just-in** » 18 Aug 2016 6:02

Trying to learn new locks and differences by sight....

by **Tyler J. Thomas** » 18 Aug 2016 6:15

No real tried and true way of telling but there are a few guidelines:

Pins are usually larger than traditional pin tumbler pins.
Keyway is usually in a horizontal configuration (Sargent KESO is an exception to this rule)
Keyway milling, when present, will be asymmetrical.
Fairly wide keyways compared to traditional pin tumbler cylinders.

by **Mattches** » 18 Aug 2016 13:37

Look inside the lock..the pins are on the side of the keyway.

by **kwoswalt99-** » 20 Aug 2016 14:05

Tyler J. Thomas wrote:Keyway milling, when present, will be asymmetrical.

I think you mean symmetrical.

by **Tyler J. Thomas** » 21 Aug 2016 9:30

kwoswalt99- wrote:
Tyler J. Thomas wrote:Keyway milling, when present, will be asymmetrical.

I think you mean symmetrical.

Yes. You're right.