Repinning Cylinders

There are a number of different types of locks that fall under the pin tumbler category. We discuss Key-in-Knob (or KIK), Rim Cylinder and Mortise Cylinder locks. The Repining Course includes the following topics.

• Identify the parts of a pin tumbler lock
• Identify and use the tools necessary to disassemble a pin tumbler lock
• Disassemble a pin tumbler lock
• Shim the lock using shims
• Properly use a plug follower
• Use a pinning kit and select the correct pins for repining
• Reassemble the lock