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by demux » 18 Sep 2023 10:59
I'm looking for some SFIC mortise housings from GMS in a specific configuration. According to their catalog they do make these in the setup I need, but I haven't been able to find them at any of the places I usually shop or any that Google knows about. It's kind of an odd setup so I suspect they may just be special order instead of stock items. If you're a distributor, or know someone who is, that could help me do a relatively small special order on these at a reasonable price, please PM me and I'll get you the details of what I'm looking for. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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by RedStagKiller » 18 Sep 2023 15:20
What configuration are you looking for? Generally we get our GMS stuff from Firelands. (I do order Mortise housings from somewhere else do to needing specific cams)
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by demux » 19 Sep 2023 10:44
7 pin SFIC, Yale/standard cam in a US15 (satin nickel) finish. Part number should be ICM715ST. The finish seems to be the kicker, I can find US26D, US4, and US10B stuff all over but nobody seems to stock anything else. (Note, I'm not opposed to going with another brand, I've just used GMS stuff before and find them to be well made at a very reasonable price.)
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by RedStagKiller » 19 Sep 2023 14:51
Looks like firelands doesnt have that finish either. I like most of GMS's products but if you are using their SFIC cores I would suggest switching to "General" brand, much smoother cores. A locksmith friend suggested them and I was so glad to switch. (we get them from Anixter).
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by demux » 19 Sep 2023 21:24
RedStagKiller wrote:I like most of GMS's products but if you are using their SFIC cores I would suggest switching to "General" brand, much smoother cores. A locksmith friend suggested them and I was so glad to switch. (we get them from Anixter).
Thanks for the tip, I haven't used them before. Ilco makes some nice ones as well, if you're looking for another option. Very tight and sturdy construction, almost like Bests but without the name brand stamp and about half the cost.
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by prevariikation » 20 Sep 2023 15:03
I think I have a lead on this for you, would be about $30 each and could take a long time, like 6-8 weeks (possibly less.) PM if you'd like to chat details 
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by billdeserthills » 22 Sep 2023 20:23
demux wrote:7 pin SFIC, Yale/standard cam in a US15 (satin nickel) finish. Part number should be ICM715ST. The finish seems to be the kicker, I can find US26D, US4, and US10B stuff all over but nobody seems to stock anything else. (Note, I'm not opposed to going with another brand, I've just used GMS stuff before and find them to be well made at a very reasonable price.)
Banner is all out of that part #, too bad cause they were on sale for $7.79
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by demux » 25 Sep 2023 7:57
prevariikation, thanks for the lead, but that would be a bit on the high end of pricing for that particular part. I'd expect them to be closer to the $10-$15 range.
Bill, that is too bad, I definitely would have been a buyer at that price.
Pursuing a couple other leads...
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by demux » 26 Sep 2023 18:49
Many thanks to all who responded on this. I was able to successfully source these parts with the help of one of the members here.
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