Almont Re-key padlocks

[GWiens2001]

Almont sells tools required for rekeying their locks. The machined edge on the plug is there to allow a type of clip that is flat on one end to be inserted into the lock and hold the top pins in place. The plug is the only part that is removed from the lock.

There is another tool but I cannot remember exactly what it is used for.

The tool is for putting the top pins in

As I just accidentally pulled the plug out due to mental fatigue and curiosity I am finding myself not only in need of this tool but also unable to find it available for purchase anywhere.

If it is the tool I am thinking of, make one from a wiper insert...



Please correct me if I am thinking of the wrong tool.

Gordon

[Caesarkid1]

Well here is what I plan on doing.

I noticed that a wiper blade insert is the correct thickness however it is too wide to fit into the narrow slot between the plug and the cylinder so I am going to grind one down until it will fit then bend it into the correct or optimal shape to work with the lock.

After I fabricate that tool (pin holding tool) I will have to find a way to put the springs and upper pins in (and the ball bearings).

Now I know that with vehicles when you are rebuilding a transmission (automatic) you can use petroleum jelly to hold things in place. Now obviously with a lock having left-over petroleum jelly would be an issue. Theoretically I could use the jelly to aid in assembly then use a vehicle parts cleaner to soak /agitate the lock and remove any leftover jelly. I would obviously have to lubricate the lock after it dries. I have Teflon lock lubricant I would use for this.

Any thoughts or knowledge on my idea to use this method to re-build, clean, then lubricate the lock?

[cledry]

If you use a piece of round spring steel you make one piece of the wire for the slot to hold the top pins in place, it goes up over the bottom, along the side edge above the bible and back down over the shackle hole where there is another bend that seats in the shackle hole. If the spring steel is strong and bent like this you can load top pins without the other tool but it takes practice.

[Caesarkid1]

If you use a piece of round spring steel you make one piece of the wire for the slot to hold the top pins in place, it goes up over the bottom, along the side edge above the bible and back down over the shackle hole where there is another bend that seats in the shackle hole. If the spring steel is strong and bent like this you can load top pins without the other tool but it takes practice.

It was definitely easier taking the lock apart than putting it back together again!