Kwick Set Master pins sticking in bible

[Booney440]

I have 36 new Kwick Set locks that I am mastering the first lock went well other two locks the master pins are getting stuck in the top / bible. I am using Lab brand Kwick set pin dia. Is .115. The master pins getting stuck vary from #2 #3 #4. I need help figuring this out before moving on; I have never had this happen before. Any suggestion?
Booney440

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[Squelchtone]

do you mean Kwikset?

With only 6 key depth, and a 7th depth when master keying, I'm not sure master pinning Kwikset is a great idea. Do you run an apartment complex or something similar?

If you can invest in something like Arrow or Schlage you'd get better results.

just my 2 cents
Squelchtone

[Safecrackin Sammy]

Are you replacing the driver pin as part of the rekey to match the total stack height of the Bottom pin/master wafer/driver pin allowed for the cylinder?

A long driver pin may be causing the issue.

[Evan]

I have 36 new Kwick Set locks that I am mastering the first lock went well other two locks the master pins are getting stuck in the top / bible. I am using Lab brand Kwick set pin dia. Is .115. The master pins getting stuck vary from #2 #3 #4. I need help figuring this out before moving on; I have never had this happen before. Any suggestion?
Booney440

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Joined: 16 Oct 2020 9:20

Booney440:

Which method are you using to service the Kwikset cylinders ? Are you removing the bible top caps (preferred method) or using a follower ?

How large of a keying system is involved ? I use the Rotating Constant method of masterkeying when dealing with Kwikset.

Have you replaced all of the top (driver) pins with the "security" driver pins ? If so, one needs to be a normal top pin as it sounds like the cylinder is getting stuck due to alignment issues due to loading all chambers with the anti-pick top pins.

As Squelchtone suggested, I would recommend Schlage commercial or Arrow locks as they are much higher quality than Kwikset.

~~ Evan

[cledry]

Actually using Kwikset will give you a huge MK system possibility even when eliminating all combinations using a #1 master. There should be no issues masterkeying them. We probably masterkey 40 or 50 a week for a local housing authority also using lab pins. Never a problem as long as you don't exceed stack height, which is common. Go with a .115 top pin and you should be good in all chambers.