rekeyable padlock

by **Cold_Turkey** » 2 Dec 2006 8:06

none of my padlocks are rekeyable, and i was woundering what make/model should i get that is. something cheapish, just incase i mess things up on my first go.

by **stilte** » 2 Dec 2006 8:19

ABUS is the only brand rekeyable around here, although reading the posts of others, it seems brinks and american make rekeyable models. Most rekeyable padlocks aren't exactly cheap. Use normal rim cylinders to practice rekeying.

by **Cold_Turkey** » 2 Dec 2006 8:30

i got a ABUS, no key though. thats the lock im having problems with opening. didnt know it was rekeyable, i'll haft to get it picked.

by **arris** » 2 Dec 2006 14:11

for a re-keyable padlock you will be best looking at a body that takes a half euro cylinder like the squire ss50s, or the bigger models, these are 6 pin i believe if you get the new one with the hardened, plate, or there is another make errm, but i cant remember, jus see if it got a half euro in,

by **grim** » 3 Dec 2006 3:45

Cold_Turkey wrote:i got a ABUS, no key though. thats the lock im having problems with opening. didnt know it was rekeyable, i'll haft to get it picked.

most abus padlocks are NOT able to be rekeyed. the 83/45 is the least expensive abus that i know can be rekeyed (there may very well be others). and at my shop, one of those would run you about $40.

by **stilte** » 3 Dec 2006 6:24

I could get that lock for NZ$30. A Diskus 24/60 costs NZ$80 retail, and i've seen websites quoting US$20-30 for the same lock, so it should be cheaper over in the US.

by **keysman** » 3 Dec 2006 8:40

Most any of the padlock manufacturers have a padlock that can be rekeyed .. to a common door key or their keyway.. American , Master
Abus and of course the ( nothing but fun!) ALMONT

by **IC-Johnny** » 3 Dec 2006 11:15

There is always the type that will accept the SFIC BEST type interchangeable cores. Check ebay. I bought a bunch of them a while back, there seems to always be some of those around. You can change the cores with the change key in about 10 seconds, and you have a complete key change. It's always good to have a few combinated cores ready in advance.

by **zerg49** » 3 Dec 2006 12:09

I have seen a few master locks that I have messed around with rekeying I just ended up losing half the pins and braking it...

like the master 900 series sometimes called the pro series

by **arris** » 3 Dec 2006 13:28

zerg49,

i normally loose the drivers or the springs :roll:

by **grim** » 3 Dec 2006 17:28

arris wrote:zerg49, i normally loose the drivers or the springs

ah yes... the dreaded "spring fountain". i hate it when that happens.

by **rlckustomkars** » 4 Dec 2006 1:25

Cold_Turkey wrote:i got a ABUS, no key though. thats the lock im having problems with opening. didnt know it was rekeyable, i'll haft to get it picked.

the # on the bottom of the cylinder would tell you what key way it is

by **stilte** » 4 Dec 2006 3:10

rlckustomkars wrote:the # on the bottom of the cylinder would tell you what key way it is

Not all have numbers. My 72/40, 83/45, and 24RK don't, but I've seen cylinders with letters and numbers written by the locksmith who installed them.

by **melvin2001** » 4 Dec 2006 9:02

rlckustomkars your sig is too big. please check the rules for the maximum signature size. i believe it is 500wx80h

by **numeroquatro** » 6 Dec 2006 2:09

Cold Turkey

Ace Hardware sells re-keyable padlocks starting at $25 bucks. The marketing focus is that you can use your own house key on it. They come in Schlage and Quickset keyways.

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