rekeying snafu

by **vector40** » 16 May 2005 0:16

Most cylinders I've seen have some sort of plate on top, but usually they don't seem to want to come off to any normal poking or prodding. Is there an easy way to do it?

by **HeadHunterCEO** » 16 May 2005 5:28

digital_blue wrote:I have a weiser deadbolt that you can not remove the pins out the top of the chamber.

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and weiser
another crappy lock

by **digital_blue** » 16 May 2005 8:26

vector40 wrote:Most cylinders I've seen have some sort of plate on top, but usually they don't seem to want to come off to any normal poking or prodding. Is there an easy way to do it?

Use the force Luke.

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by **vector40** » 16 May 2005 13:24

With what? I keep trying a spike or something to dig into it, but all I get is scratches

by **Ezer** » 16 May 2005 13:27

On the the cheap ones, I've just used a mini flat-head screwdriver to pry up one of the ends a bit and then pulled it off with needle nose pliers. Not sure about on nicer ones, I haven't had the urge to ruin one of them yet.

by **digital_blue** » 16 May 2005 13:31

Ezer wrote:On the the cheap ones, I've just used a mini flat-head screwdriver to pry up one of the ends a bit and then pulled it off with needle nose pliers. Not sure about on nicer ones, I haven't had the urge to ruin one of them yet.

I second everything he just said.

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by **vector40** » 16 May 2005 15:12

No, it's a piece of cake with something like a Kwikset. I'm talking about the kind of thing you see on a mortise, where there's nothing to "grab," just a recessed metal plate in a groove -- I assume you can slide it out, but I've had no such luck.

by **Ezer** » 16 May 2005 15:30

Well I just tried with 3 different mortise locks, and they all can be easily pried off with a mini flat-head screwdriver.

by **MrB** » 16 May 2005 15:48

But how do you put the cover back again? It really looks like it will ruin the lock if you pry the top off.

by **Ezer** » 16 May 2005 16:27

I've yet to see one where removing the cover didn't ruin the lock. Of course that doesn't mean a lot, someone with more experience might know of some that allow for that.

by **vector40** » 16 May 2005 16:30

Doesn't sound terribly useful -.-

by **NKT** » 16 May 2005 16:44

Try using superglue.

Works for me!

I use it to hold the plate on after cutting the lock side away, too. With no metal lip for the plate to sit under, it would otherwise get pushed off by the springs or your fingers.

by **Mad Mick** » 16 May 2005 19:21

The locks with the thin brass strip covering the springs (i.e. rim cyl) can be dismantled without ruining the strip, or the bible. Lube the strip first, then tap it towards the rear with a small punch and a small hammer. The BFH is not to be used in this situation. :wink:

by **vector40** » 16 May 2005 19:46

So you just set the punch into the face of the metal? There's nowhere to get purchase?

by **Mad Mick** » 16 May 2005 19:53

In my haste.....

You can pry it back a little with a small screwdriver first, to loosen it.

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