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Rekeying locks is easy to do with the right tools and a little knowledge
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How to Rekey a Lock
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If you wish to rekey locks yourself you will need the basic tools and materials listed below.
Lock Rekeying Tools and Materials
Follower - This tool is slid into the cylinder while pushing the plug out. This tool prevents the top pins and springs from falling out of the cylinder.
Deadbolt Cap Remover - Tool that helps in removing the cylinder cap on deadbolt locks.
In addition to these tools you will need some bottom pins to rekey locks. Bottom Pins are of varying lengths with one end coming to a point which engages the key. These pins are what enables a specific key to work with the lock, using different pins will require a key that works with that pin configuration. Bottom pins come in several sizes, you should have several of each size if you intend to rekey locks.
There are other tools and supplies available for rekeying locks, these additional tools will enable you to rekey more types of locks more easily. Some of these tools are described in the article Tools and Parts Commonly Found in Lock Rekeying Kits
Other Lock Rekeying Resources
If you wish to find more information on rekeying locks, you should visit the lock manufacturer websites. Often these manufacturers will provide documentation on how to rekey their locks and make rekeying kits available for sale.
Lock Rekeying kits are manufacturer specific, some kits will be compatible with a few other brands, but generally you will have to have a kit that is specific to your lock brand.
Lock Rekeying kits also come in a variety of sizes such as single use kits, professional kits and other sizes. more information about kits and options available to you can be found in the article Getting Your Locks Rekeyed.
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