BEST locks

by **raimundo** » 1 Apr 2005 11:06

I'll try one of the welding rod wrenchs, what do you use for 'really thick wrenches?

by **CaptHook** » 1 Apr 2005 21:54

Harris brazing rod, its a flat rod that only needs a little filing/sanding to get it to dimension. If you find you need to heat it to bend it, go easy. Check out a plumbing supply shop, they should carry it.
Heres a pic, you can see what I mean compared to a normal wrench.
Chuck

by **raimundo** » 2 Apr 2005 10:06

The one with the numbers on the side, just as I thought. Thanks. :wink:

by **MaaX** » 12 Apr 2005 12:15

Hi,
I've got a BEST padlock and I successfully pulled out the core by picking it. But how would I do to pull out the plug?

by **Beekeypr** » 12 Apr 2005 12:39

If you're attempting to fit a key, the normal way is to unload the core from the top. There are fixtures available that allow you to push the pins out and keep them in order for decoding purposes. Normally, the plug would not be removed in this process, and in fact may not be able to be removed. If it is staked on, you risk not being able to re-assemble the core into working condition by attempting to remove the plug.

by **locksmistress** » 12 Apr 2005 13:01

Keyed Falcon interchangeable cores (not quite Best - they're a little sloppier) are available for sale at http://www.homedepot.com for $13 each.

I don't know if they have any hoops to jump through to get them, but SFIC is now available in retail.

You can still get a better deal on eBay, I'm sure.

by **CaptHook** » 13 Apr 2005 23:10

That was always Best Access's plan from the get-go..... to put an easily replacable masterkey system in the end users hand, whether a locksmith was involved or not. Im really not surprised sfic's are available at home stores these days. Some of the smiths I know hate icores for that very reason.
Chuck

by **vector40** » 14 Apr 2005 0:13

Because you can buy them outside a locksmith's shop? Oh, honestly. You still need a smith to install the thing in the first place.

by **HeadHunterCEO** » 14 Apr 2005 6:13

man those falcom Ics can be trouble

we got a bad couple of cases of them a couple of months ago

the drivers were binding because the holes were not properly drilled.

probably the only bad experience with them though.

do it yourself for a third the price and sell to the customer at a little les than best would

by **CaptHook** » 14 Apr 2005 18:24

Because you can buy them outside a locksmith's shop?

Best had the concept for commercial/institutional use where a building custodian or handyman could take care of a key system. Order factory direct, and install yourself. Basically the idea was to cut out the locksmith(middle man).
The falcons being sold in home stores are just a further push of the concept. Most people shopping in home stores can replace a lockset. The cores come with the control key and change key. If they are like alot of other manufactures (schlage is a big one for this) you can match the keying codes and have a small system.
Chuck

by **thelocker** » 28 Apr 2005 21:50

Hey, do any of you know where to get my hands on a Master lock V62 and/or V56 key please post and let me know THANKYOU!!!

by **MudSlinger** » 10 May 2005 11:34

Would you be referring to the small keys used on the small plugs on the back of your schools locker room combination locks? First of all, I think I will save you the trouble of being flammed by the actual proffesionals here by saying trying to "get your hands" on a key used to open an entire set of lockers doesnt exactly sound like a hobby. second of all, those plugs pick so easy I could do it with a broken creditcard.

by **tat man** » 31 Aug 2005 22:36

I have best cylinder locks on show cases that I need to get open, how hard are they to pick, and what would be best picks or a pick gun. Any help would be nice, Thanks All.

BEST locks

Thanks for that tip

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