disc tumbler

[kodierer]

I seen a lock that looked like it had pins on the top, and the bottom, is this a disc tumbler?

[Varjeal]

Wafers are shaped differently from pins. If you look inside the lock and it has flat discs, then you are indeed looking at a wafer-style lock. There are locks out there that have multiple sets of pins (which are cylindrical in shape with rounded tips) in various configurations, so be aware of that.

[kodierer]

I say pins generically. This does use wafers, so if this weird lock is indeed a disc tumbler, will the double sided disc tumbler picks at southord be best for picking this, or should I just insert the tension tool, and pick the top, then insert a second tension wrench in the top, facing the opposite direction, and turning the same way, then pick the bottom?
Or is there some other tool/way which might work?

[xorox]

http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.c ... ler%20lock

In a cylindrical A cylinder lock is a lock in which a cylinder must rotate in order to open the lock. The cylinder may be held in place by a variety of locking mechanisms; some common mechanisms in modern use include the pin tumbler lock and disc tumbler lock.


..... Click the link for more information. disc tumbler lock, a series of flat discs or wafers holds a cylindrical plug in place. The discs are fitted into vertical slots in the plug, and are spring-loaded, causing them to nestle into a wide groove in the outer casing of the lock. This groove blocks the discs from rotating, which in turn prevents the plug from rotating.

A rectangular hole is cut into the center of each disc; the height of the holes in the discs vary in size, so a key must have notches corresponding to the height of the hole in each disc in order to open the lock.

When the correct key is inserted, the discs are raised to a height sufficient to allow them to clear the groove in the outer casing. The discs must not be raised too high, or they will enter a second groove on the opposite side of the casing, preventing the discs from rotating. When all the discs are clear of both grooves, the plug, along with the discs and key, may rotate. preview not available. Click the link for more information.

[kodierer]

Double Sided Picks
These high quality carbon steel double sided picks are for opening disc tumbler locks. Set of four picks with instructions.

Part Number - DSS-4
Price - $25.95



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