Off brand re-pinning kits

[lockedin]

I was just wondering if anyone new where I could get re-pinning kits for off-brand locks such as EZ-set, First Watch, and Mountain Security. All the universal kits seem to only have the typical stuff (i.e. Kwikset, Schlage, and Weiser). I think have I might have to directly contact the manufacturer, but I'm not sure. Thanks in advance.

[digital_blue]

Um.. seems to me the whole idea of a universal kit is that it is.. oh.. I dunno.... universal.

If you have the space and depth charts, you should be able to pin most any standard pin tumbler lock with it. A .003 kit would give you the most flexibility. There are space and depth charts widely available online, but PM me if you have problems finding them.

db

[digital_blue]

Here's one such list, though it doesn't have S&D for the two brands you mentioned, but it does have for a lot:

http://www.dlaco.com/spacing/tips.htm

db

[lockedin]

Thanks for your help.

[Jryanruch]

You can also replace the flat driver pins with upside-down Weiser #2 pins. This gives you a bit more tolerance for "off-shore" locks. On the road (when a universal kit is too slow) this works well, and taking a large drill bit and gently rounding the tops of the cylinder plug for each hole.

[digital_blue]

With all due respect, that seems like a purely awful idea to me. I would think that the best solution would be to use the correct pins, and not use a drill on your lock.

[maxxed]

I was just wondering if anyone new where I could get re-pinning kits for off-brand locks such as EZ-set, First Watch, and Mountain Security.

I find that these locks often use Weiser or Kwickset depths, but when repinning all that matters is the depths you cut the change key to. Anyway I have not had any problems useing a universal .005 kit on these locks the tolerances are not that tight.