Taking apart wafer locks, quick question

[Darek84CJ]

Hey guys. I have taken apart 100's of pin tumbler locks, but never a wafer lock. I've got a wafer lock from a truck bed cover, and I need to get access inside to the wafers. Is it the same as a regular pin tumbler? Just pick it, remove the ring on the back, and pull out core using plug follower?
Thanks
-Darek

[quicklocks]

simply putting it yes

[technik]

sometimes no, with locks that have the latch in-built (spring, hook thing etc.) You need to pick it open. Pick it open, then pick it again in the same direction and the lock should pop open, like you had taken the screw off a pin-tumbler lock. Most wafers dont do this, but I have run into my fair share that need this done to them.

Hope it helps

Technik

[Mad Mick]

I'll put it simply too....no.

The wafers in a wafer lock are contained in the plug, as are the springs - no need for a plug follower. If you have the key, great, but if not you'll have to pick it before withdrawing the plug - do this very carefully and place your fingers above the wafers, otherwise you'll have wafers and springs flying everywhere. This is most important when removing the plug from a double wafer lock - place fingers above and below the wafers.

If the key is in the plug, everything will be held in place when withdrawing, but be careful not to pull on the key itself.

[Darek84CJ]

Will do, thanks for the help guys
-Darek

[Chucklz]

Just another variety of wafer lock....

I have a wafer lock that has an "extra" wafer not operated by the usual key. A slightly modified key operates this wafer and you withdraw the plug. You may just have to pick this extra wafer to slide your plug out. Just another thought.

[HeadHunterCEO]

just impression it

those locks are a great place to start your impressioning journey