by Terry | Apr 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
In this section we will review some of the common mistakes and errors that can happen during a rekey. Mistakes and errors are diagnosed by their symptoms. A single symptom may have several possible causes. Do not be discouraged. As a rule, I like to say that something...
by Terry | Apr 2, 2013 | Rekeying
Most of the locks you encounter will work with a pin and tumbler cylinders. Rekeying a lock involves deconstructing the lock cylinder in order to reconstruct it with a new set of pins. This means the old keys will not engage the cylinder, and a new set will. To be...
by Terry | Apr 2, 2013 | Rekeying
Lesson 4: Rekeying - Part 2 The Structure Of A Pin Cylinder Lock And Basic Terminology Cylinder: The cylinder is the name for the locking mechanism. This contains the pins, springs, keyway and tailpiece. Housing: The housing is a metal shrouding which encases the...
by Terry | Mar 29, 2013 | Locksmithing
Introduction to Locksmithing is the first in a series of lessons designed to teach the basic knowledge needed to be a locksmith. This chapter will discuss three topicsvery important for new locksmiths. History of the Lock(smith) The different fields of Locksmithing...
by Terry | Nov 27, 2012 | Safes
How to Open a SAGA SAF-D-POSIT safe. Imported safe, company no longer in business. No combination available from dealer. SAGA SAF-D-POSIT safes are very similar to Sentry Safes. If you have the combination it will be 3 numbers and very similar to Sentry Safes. 4x Left...
