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Cutting Using "Depth Keys"

Having read the FAQ's you are still unfulfilled and seek more enlightenment, so post your general lock picking questions here.
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Postby Raymond » 24 Feb 2008 0:25

Thanks Raimundo,
You are correct about the question of multigeneration depth keys and inaccurate key machines. They can cause faulty master key systems when new locks are added that are still pinned to factory accurate depths.
Nothing is foolproof to a talented fool. Wisdom is not just in determining how to do something, but also includes determining whether it should be done at all.
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Postby Urbex » 24 Feb 2008 18:39

I have a few tools I purchased to begin the project...

-Schlage Plug Follower
-Top Loader Tweezers
-Reverse Tweezers
-Schlage Pin Kit
-6 Piece Key File Set
-Schlage Depth Keys

I disassembled one of the existing locks at the facility, they have four master pins, one in each stack except for the first. One thing I noticed was the top pins were all the same length. I'm assuming this meant that they were slapped together in a rush with no thought of the future, or how smooth the lock functions.

I'll be posting some updates, and slap some pictures of the progress in the next few days!
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