Which House Lock to Buy

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I'm sure its probably on here somewhere, but I didn't know where to look. Which house lock is best for honing your basic skills? I want something a little more difficult than a Kwikset, but not much more difficult. I'd also like something that disassembles easily so I can repin it. Should I get a deadbolt or spring latch? I can't spend more than $20 but prefer to spend <$15.

[Safety0ff]

Schlage?

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Schlage?

OK, what features should I look for? Is there a specific model you know of being dissection-friendly?

[keysman]

Schlage?

OK, what features should I look for? Is there a specific model you know of being dissection-friendly?

Schalge is a well made lock .. stay away from the cheep " F" entry sets ( home depot / lowes ) go with any deadbolt.. the cylinder is the same in the cheeper Deadbolt as the top of the line model ( well.. with exception of the 700/ 800 series with primus cylinders).
You shouldn't have any problem taking it apart .. there is a sticky here somewhere that explains how in detail.

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Schlage?

OK, what features should I look for? Is there a specific model you know of being dissection-friendly?

Schalge is a well made lock .. stay away from the cheep " F" entry sets ( home depot / lowes ) go with any deadbolt.. the cylinder is the same in the cheeper Deadbolt as the top of the line model ( well.. with exception of the 700/ 800 series with primus cylinders).
You shouldn't have any problem taking it apart .. there is a sticky here somewhere that explains how in detail.

Could you explain what an "'F' entry set" is?

[keysman]

Could you explain what an "'F' entry set" is?

http://consumer.schlage.com/products/Pr ... unctionID=

Onthe lower right hand side of the page is a drop down " functions "

check there..

when you have that all taken care of, check here for the different grade specificatiions

http://consumer.schlage.com/brands/ads/pdf/MR_1209.pdf

[vitti]

I can't spend more than $20 but prefer to spend <$15.

You wont likely find a Schlage for less than $20 at any local shops though. You'll have to buy online to get one at that price. Schlage isn't expensive but it's not a cheap brand either.

[poor paperclip picker]

I got a Schalge deadbolt on sale in a store for $10 and it had 4 spool pins.