Removing wafers from a cam lock

[corey2444]

I took apart a cam lock and removed the wafers.

Basically, I pushed the wafers up the opposite of the way the spring contracts to the wafer, and used a pair of needle nose pliers to pull it out.

These are are instructions from a book I have, except it says use tweezers not pliers. Well, there's no way in hell I could pull out these wafers using tweezers.. No way.. So, I used pliers and when I was finished, the result was wafers with teeth marks (from the pliers), and 3-5 lost springs. So, what am I doing wrong?

Also, now that I lost the springs what wafer kit do you recommend buying for cam locks?

[Eyes_Only]

This tool may be of some help, http://www.lockpicks.com/gator-automoti ... opper.aspx .

I've never used it so I dunno if it will only work on automotive use or not, but worth looking into. I have their face cap pliers and its very good quality so I'm sure that wafer popper tool would be good quality too. I've heard a lot of automotive locksmiths love this tool.

[yng_pick]

Some wafer locks, the wafers will just fall out or even pop out on ya. There are a lot out there that are either tight fits, constructed in such a way that once put in they are caught, or that have their edges staked over on the slots. I will usually use a small screw driver to pry up the wafer, or put it in a vise, and use a flathead with a small hammer to tap them out.

[keysman]

This tool may be of some help, http://www.lockpicks.com/gator-automoti ... opper.aspx .

I've never used it so I dunno if it will only work on automotive use or not, but worth looking into. I have their face cap pliers and its very good quality so I'm sure that wafer popper tool would be good quality too. I've heard a lot of automotive locksmiths love this tool.

Yes that tool works quite well

[corey2444]

I bought a tool today almost identical to that one at lockpicks.com, but this one works well.





Hope these images work.

[corey2444]

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Trying again

[Eyes_Only]

Whoa. Where'd you get it?

[eppiotic]

We have the green handled ones... Those dang handles slide off so easy! GRRR

[corey2444]

Whoa. Where'd you get it?

Security Plus Inc
3612 North 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016-6422
(602) 234-3883‎

They are a local locksmith supply house. I don't see a website for them though, but I'm sure they'd ship to you.

The cost of mine where $26(something). If you're out of state they shouldn't charge you tax, but you may have to remind them.