American Tubular Padlock Pin Set Questions

[Mike O]

Is the same pin set used for American's tubular locks as is used in American cylinder padlocks? The pins in the tubular locks appear to be ordinary master pins, (flat bottoms and tops) although some are longer than you would expect to find being used as a master pin. I am rekeying some tubular locks and I was wondering if there is a special pin set for tubular.

[Varjeal]

Tubular locks do indeed use a slightly different type of pin.

[Mike O]

Thanks Varjeal. I had this ominous feeling that was going to be the answer. Anyway... The hunt begins!

[Mike O]

I am having trouble proceeding with my tubular lock rekeying project.

1. Any suggestions on where to obtain an American Tubular pin set would be greatly appreciated.

2. Is there a key gauge for American tubular lock keys?

I'm posting this as a reply since it pertains to the existing topic.
Thank you

[keysman]

I am having trouble proceeding with my tubular lock rekeying project.

1. Any suggestions on where to obtain an American Tubular pin set would be greatly appreciated.

2. Is there a key gauge for American tubular lock keys?

Mike they are indeed a special pin kit . Try your local locksmith supply or any of the online suppliers.
key guage .. they are available, but the depth guage on a dial caliper works very well too
The 'generiac" tubular pin kit wil work for americans and other tubular locks, The American tubular pin kit is 1 cut off from the generiaic
ie 1 cut american = 0 cut gerneric ( might be the other way around)

[Mike O]

I'm off in search of the elusive tubular pin set. I appreciate the help.