LP101_NAG (How-to des/re-assemble a lock)

[Wrenchman]

Newbie Assistants Guide

I made a video, that shows how to change the top pins and the springs, hey I just felt like sharing

The steps below should be followed, for best result!

#1)Pick the lock

#2)Turn the plug 180 degrees.

#3)Attach the hair-clip-tool, put it in sideways, and then slide it on

#4)Secure the plug with your thumb and then remove the retainer pin

#5)Gently let the plug come out, by holding the lock downwards, securing the plug with your index finger.

#6)Put the lock in your left hand between your thumb and your index-finger, to cover the hole in the middle

#7)With your right thumb cover the hole in the front, then move the hair-clip-tool to the side with your right index-finger.

#8)Let the pins and the springs fall out on a piece of cloth.

#9)Check all the parts in the lock, for any damage. (Now would also be a good time to Flush / Clean the lock)

#10)Take each spring with a pair of tweezers, and put them back into the lock, starting with pin-hole # 4
(assuming that the lock has a total of 4 pin-holes)

#11)Take each top pin with a pair of tweezers, and put them back into the lock, starting with pin-hole # 4.
(assuming that the lock has a total of 4 pin-holes)

#12)While holding the lock level, put the hair-clip-tool back into the lock, put it in sideways on top of the top pins without actually touching the top pins, then, push the hair-clip-tool down on the top pins, equally, do not let the hair-clip-tool twist, supporting the hair-clip-tool both in the front and in the back, keeping an eye inside the lock at all times, watching that
the hair-clip-tool and the top pins stay aligned, then with your eyes inside the lock, slide the hair-clip-tool back onto the housing

#13)Gently, with the bottom pins upwards, put the plug back into the lock, then, securing the plug with your thumb, put the retainer pin back on

#14)Slide the hair-clip-tool off to one side, and then pull it out

#15)Turn the plug until it locks

I do sound a little funny, but you will get over it... after about 6 min.
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=wrenchman

I hope you liked my guide



Wrenchman

[Schuyler]

Dig it, man.

I love the use of the hair-clip tool. And you sound fine

[unbreakable]

MAZOLA MAZOLA MAZOLA MAZOLA MAZOLA MAZOLA MAZOLA

:lol::lol::lol:

I love it dude, the video has great instruction, and you sound fine.

And I especially love the subtle backdrop of MAZOLA!!

Brazillian Mazola at that!!

You should add that a drop of Mazola helps the locks function smoothly!


Well done!!

[Shrub]

Wow, how did you manage to get Michael Jackson to do the voice over?



J/k

[mrdan]

Wow, how did you manage to get Michael Jackson to do the voice over?



J/k

[Wrenchman]

Hee-hee,
You know Im bad, Im bad-come on, you know it
And the whole world has to answer right now
Just to tell you once again,
Whos bad . . .

I guess there is some resemblance, white skin, light voice, loves children

On a more serious level, I am going to try and re-record it,(this time with bass) cuz I think it is a little bit shaky, also look out for the 2. upcoming video, which is a bit more advanced

BTW did any body try, I bet someone had a "pins and springs all over the floor" first time accident, just like I had.

[Wrenchman]

Here is a small update, I decided not to make another video, since pictures will do fine.

Question:
What if the springs stick out of the hole, meaning that the top pins can´t stay in place?

Answer:
Glue the springs and the top pins together!







I told ya it was gonna be advanced



Wrenchman

[greyman]

Wrenchman, there's another way that does not involve glue - but it's even more advanced
You need a front-insertion clip to compress the drivers and springs and keep them in their chambers until you slip the plug back in. There's a few threads on this if you look around.

[Shrub]

Well Wrenchman wrote one of them so i guess he does know about the clip

[Schuyler]

Hehe, I love it, Wrenchman You're a hoot.

[illusion]

Hahaha!

If the springs and top pins are proving fiddly, glue 'em!

On a serious note, that would work OK untill they become seperated, and I would imagine this would lead to bits of glue flakes in the lock.

[cL4y]

I agree with Illusion,

Hahahaha!

I love the video,and your voice,UHHH man i was laughing for ages.


Apart from the funnyness of this thread,id like to comment on a good guide,you should make one with pictures (for this site) and it would help alot of people with re-pinning.