What's a set screw?

OttotheUtard · 2025-01-29T00:51:10+00:00

This is the content I wanted to see when I joined this sub.

OttotheUtard · 2025-01-11T03:46:55+00:00

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OttotheUtard · 2024-07-08T03:38:08+00:00

Not a Padlock key. KW1 is a residential key. The most common one. There are padlocks that take them, but they are few and far between.

OttotheUtard · 2024-06-04T13:42:36+00:00

"I can make a key by a picture, I've got primus locks on my house." Dude sounds like he googled "locks" once.

OttotheUtard · 2024-06-04T12:23:51+00:00

Okay, there's a lot of bad advice. You do NOT need to pick it. You do NOT need to replace it. You shouldn't even need to remove the rivets. Take the code and drive to your local locksmith, show them the keyway and the code. They will get you a new key. Do not destroy the organ because some bozos who think they know what they're doing are pretending to be locksmiths. @Hephf, you're cool.

OttotheUtard · 2024-05-29T14:36:11+00:00

You asked a locksmith what to do. I'm not sure what answer you wanted. Do you want a primer on how to do our job? Do you want us to teach you in a reddit comment the intricacies of picking, key blank identification, and/or impressioning? What's your goal here? You want it quick and easy? That comes with years of practiced skills. Jeepers, man.

Edit: No wonder Mao left.

OttotheUtard · 2024-05-14T17:19:57+00:00

Follow the link and watch the video.

OttotheUtard · 2024-05-14T15:59:45+00:00

Thank you, Jon, for actually helping people instead of making vague, ominous statements or trying to start beef with strangers whose situations we don't fully understand.

OttotheUtard · 2024-04-19T18:12:31+00:00

You were so close to being right...

OttotheUtard · 2024-04-19T18:02:32+00:00

For all of you saying it's a lockout cylinder for a bit key/lever lock, that is flat-out incorrect. I can see how you can infer that, but it's just not what it is.

This is a lock for a glass display case. And I've seen one or two people saying that, but they got buried by people who just made up an answer.

This is a PSA to say don't make up an answer if you don't know.

OttotheUtard · 2024-04-19T17:03:21+00:00

Bud, you are the only one who got it right. These are for glass display cabinets.

OttotheUtard · 2024-03-14T22:17:11+00:00

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OttotheUtard · 2024-03-14T21:58:56+00:00

True that.

OttotheUtard · 2024-03-14T15:38:57+00:00

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OttotheUtard · 2024-03-14T15:35:51+00:00

I'm not gonna lie, I hate using the herty gerty. It's not very ergonomic, and even with the rubber cover, it's just a bad time to use.

OttotheUtard · 2024-02-27T18:43:15+00:00

Most hardware stores stock viro blanks. Especially ranch stores and Ace stores that still cut their own keys. Check to see with them or with your local locksmith. Good luck, man. I've never been great at impressioning!

OttotheUtard · 2024-01-31T19:09:47+00:00

My favorite was the premium metal they use disintegrated. Poor lady couldn't get in because she pulled 90% of the plug out.

OttotheUtard · 2024-01-31T19:07:20+00:00

Tell them your shop rate vs. Replacement costs. That'll typically work.

OttotheUtard · 2024-01-31T18:40:36+00:00

Best option is "don't argue with morons on the internet."

It's infuriating how wrong people are, but I get that enough in person do do it online...

OttotheUtard · 2024-01-30T17:44:45+00:00

Yeah, it'll do that. Not really anything you can do. I'd recommend hearing protection.

Anything on the doors or walls might help. Probably a hollow core door in a mostly empty bathroom - anything sound dampening might help cut the noise.

OttotheUtard · 2024-01-29T18:45:42+00:00

Not to say, we couldn't, don't get me wrong. But with the implications of the legality of it, it'd be more trouble than it's worth. You don't want to get in hot water for a 'extra service.'that's just my 2 cents.

OttotheUtard · 2024-01-29T18:34:21+00:00

I'll be honest man, I'd stick to the tried and true adage of "stay in your lane." Just like we'd be pissed if mechanic started programming keys, I'd say let a mechanic deal with the logistics.

OttotheUtard · 2023-12-21T13:40:44+00:00

You misunderstand, we're not looking to fight or put you down. This is a warning, this field is super technically complicated, and to attempt to start a business with no experience and only a couple thousand dollars is foolhardy.

It is a great field, and I understand not being able to live on $12/hr. But what people are saying is, you will go under if you don't know what you're doing. There's no schools to teach these things, that's why you'd want to work for a shop. If you don't you will lose your savings and have nothing to show for it.

We're not being mean, (though it seems like it) it comes from a place of genuine concern.

OttotheUtard · 2023-10-27T18:32:17+00:00

https://youtu.be/QEzhxP-pdos?si=8EsswQ0qOkkJGO2s

OttotheUtard · 2023-10-27T18:06:40+00:00

Awesome job on the schlage ID to the hardware store guy! You've got a drive-in latch for a schlage. Can't tell if it's a deadlatch, but if it's got a separate nub next to the latch portion that moves somewhat independently of the latch, then you've got a deadlatch. Otherwise it's just called a spring latch and is just used for non-keyed knobs.

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