How To Repin A Door Lock

Most re pinning sets come with something called a removal tool it s a long y shaped piece of steel that is one of the most useful parts of the kit.

How to repin a door lock.

You ll have to remove the lock from the door for this option and bring the key that currently opens. Step one getting to the tumbler to remove it. Take out the lock cylinder. Also called pinning kits rekeying kits are available at most hardware stores and home centers.

Insert the pins and reassemble the lock dump out the old pins insert the new key and use tweezers or small needle nose pliers to match the new colored pins to. The tumbler is the part that you insert the key in and turns to unlock the door. Door knobs are held in place with a clip accessed by inserting a wire into. Get a rekeying kit.

Take the lock locking knob or deadbolt to the locksmith local lumberyard or hardware store. Yes after reviewing this video i realized that i stumbled over a few words or repeated myself unnecessarily i decided to go ahead and post it because of ho. Rekeying a house lock 1. Once the new pins are in reverse the steps to reassemble the lock.

Turn the key so it is facing roughly the same direction as you removed it in the 9 and 3 o clock one. Push the follower bar out without turning the cylinder too much.