Where can i buy plug clips?

[G-lock]

Okay so this seems like a stupid question but where in the heck can i buy some plug clips for a reasonable price? I first thought that i would be able to find them at home depot or lowes but after looking there i checked harbor freight, ace, maynards, & gilroys & no one has them. EVERYONE had C and E clips but not the same type that you would find on a lock they are all to big. I also looked on amazon, ebay, even google did not help me. What am i doing wrong? Are they not called plug clips? Heres a picture of what im looking for but im sure you all know already. I really need them to have the same OD as these clips.

[Squelchtone]

You may find some of these to be brand specific but here are some Schlage and Kwikset ones:

https://www.clksupplies.com/products/sc ... -plug-clip

https://www.clksupplies.com/products/kw ... -bolt-clip

http://www.mrlock.com/kwikset-part-plug ... lock-84345

www.ebay.com/itm/221397639389

hope this helps
Squelchtone

[jimu57]

clksupplies.com

[G-lock]

Thanks guys, idk why i had so much trouble finding them. They cost more than i expected too. After shipping its $18 for 20 clips

[jeffmoss26]

Check ebay for 'zipco' you might be able to find an old Zipf kit that has all sizes of clips. I have 2 different kits that the same seller happened to have.

[jeffmoss26]

here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/zipco-truarc-ri ... SwuzRXftqP

[G-lock]

here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/zipco-truarc-ri ... SwuzRXftqP

I already got some but i would have bought this instead if i had known its a better deal.

Thanks,

[Jremington401]

Harbor freight tools sells a box of like 150 pieces of all different sizes.

[Robotnik]

Good looking out, Jeff. I'll be the proud owner of said kit in 3-5 days .

[billdeserthills]

Harbor freight tools sells a box of like 150 pieces of all different sizes.

While you are there might as well get the tru-arc ring set also,
they are great for repairing junky Emtek locks after the lever/knob falls off

[G-lock]

Harbor freight tools sells a box of like 150 pieces of all different sizes.

I might be wrong here but, when i looked none of the clips i saw at HF were the same as the ones i needed. They do have clips that will work for most applications but my cores are going into padlocks & the space for the core is very tight so the OD has to be the same or i have to grind them down which is a pain & looks bad.

[TORCH [of KCK]]

Okay so this seems like a... reasonable price? I first thought that i would be able to find them at home depot or lowes but after looking there i checked harbor freight, ace, maynards, & gilroys & no one has them. EVERYONE had C and E clips but not the same type that you would find on a lock they are all to big. I also looked on amazon, ebay, even google did not help me. What am i doing wrong? Are they not called plug clips? Heres a picture of what im looking for but im sure you all know already. I really need them to have the same OD as these clips.

Okay "G",
I think that you started on the right path, though you didn't consider cutting out the middle man. Since I didn't do all the legwork, I can't say that this is any cheaper.
But here's the 1st thing that came to mind :
https://www.mcmaster.com/#circlips/=17307pv
https://www.fastenal.com/products;jsess ... earchMode=

(I clipped your quote, cause only stupid question is, one pride won't let you ask.)

[mseifert]

Things like this I tend to buy from my local locksmith .. Helps develop a relationship.. Strike up a conversation .. Let them know about your hobby ..

[billdeserthills]

Actually the C clip on the left looks like the same one Schlage uses on their F series cylinders
I bought a fat roll of them from Schlage years ago

[Raccoon]

Best thing to do is harvest a box of old door and lock hardware from a contractor or door shop or another locksmith or recycle center. Strip apart, clean and organize all the various bits. Hours of fun, and free!