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Which pin side down?

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Which pin side down?

Postby Peter Martin » 2 Jun 2020 23:57

Standard Kwikset bottom pin. Does it matter which side goes down (i.e. touches the key?)
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Re: Which pin side down?

Postby billdeserthills » 3 Jun 2020 2:20

Def place the beveled side down, whatever you do don't try to assemble it when it's laying on it's side :P
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