If a group of ASSA 6000 locks open with the same master key, does that necessarily mean that they will all have the same sidebar bitting? I think that is so, but wanted to check with an expert.
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The side bar will be consistent with the suite. An ASSA stockist will hold keys with differing side bar cuts
There are six different side bar pin lengths (well depths).
If you get one of these cylinders to play with when you take it apart keep the key in until the whole plug is out, remove the sidebar and 2 small springs then gently withdraw the key (thumb over the sidebar pins!) or you will have some very small irriplaceable springs on the loose!!!
