Residential & Commercial Security - Locks, Keys & Dead Bolts - Re-key is loose
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DIYaddict
08-30-08, 09:12 AM
After doing a re-key, if you have to jiggle the key to get it locked/unlocked, is that normal? Is that ok? Was it re-keyed wrong? Is there a simple fix?
2000
08-31-08, 12:29 AM
Jiggling is not normal. Draw the key between your index finger and thumb. If you feel rough burrs along the edges use a fine file to remove them.
Look carefully at the key cuts. You should not see shinny wear marks (metal to metal contact) from the pins. Best to take it back. In a pinch use a file on the wear marks.
Look carefully at the key cuts. You should not see shinny wear marks (metal to metal contact) from the pins. Best to take it back. In a pinch use a file on the wear marks.
schiejr
08-31-08, 08:00 PM
Something not right, as 2000 mentioned.
What is the situation-old lock repinned existing key does not work good? What type of lock?
Key could be miscut if new. An older key that is cut too high or low could stick with new pins at factory depths in the lock. Wrong pin could have been used.
Should be checked/redone. Your key should be also be checked for proper depths.
What is the situation-old lock repinned existing key does not work good? What type of lock?
Key could be miscut if new. An older key that is cut too high or low could stick with new pins at factory depths in the lock. Wrong pin could have been used.
Should be checked/redone. Your key should be also be checked for proper depths.
nap
08-31-08, 09:11 PM
not professing to being a locksmith and it seems the other guys have tons more knowledge in this area than I do but a couple suggestions:
as 2000 stated, rough edges (burrs) can be a problem.
also, a bit of lubricant can go a long way in making things work smoother.
as 2000 stated, rough edges (burrs) can be a problem.
also, a bit of lubricant can go a long way in making things work smoother.
locksmith
09-01-08, 12:02 PM
First check if any of your keys turn the cylinder very smoothly. If so make copies from this key and dispose of the others. If none of the keys turn easily then in my opinion one of the following has happened:
1. The lock has been improperly rekeyed. No easy fix except to have it done again.
2. The lock cylinder was worn or of insufficient quality and should not have been rekeyed. Replace cylinder or entire lock.
1. The lock has been improperly rekeyed. No easy fix except to have it done again.
2. The lock cylinder was worn or of insufficient quality and should not have been rekeyed. Replace cylinder or entire lock.
GlobalLocky
09-02-08, 01:03 PM
Requiring to "jiggle" the key is usually an indication of the key being cut too deep.
Depending on the configuration of the keying, of course.
Powdered graphite lubricant can rectify this problem momentarily.
I would suggest the simplest way would be to get a new duplicate made, but to the shim the underside of the original (when in the machine). This will make the cuts on the new key (blank) shallower.
Depending on the configuration of the keying, of course.
Powdered graphite lubricant can rectify this problem momentarily.
I would suggest the simplest way would be to get a new duplicate made, but to the shim the underside of the original (when in the machine). This will make the cuts on the new key (blank) shallower.