[Tigers] exchange door locking devices

[Gary Winblad]

So, here is how you could restore a Tiger's locks:
Get the original key codes from the BON or british certificate place or
from the back of your locks.

Buy the correct keys.
Here is one place you can order keys with the key code:
https://www.replacementkeys.co.uk

Take the keys and locks to a locksmith that has a box of pins and get him
to fix the locks.

Should be easy?

Gary


On Wed, Oct 23, 2024 at 4:12 PM M Lafayette via Tigers <
tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:

> RE pins.  Anyone who works on locks will generally  have an assortment of
> pins  75+ of various sizes.  No need to file down or leave out.  Standard
> pins have a slightly rounded top surface which makes it easier to insert
> and remove key.  A filed pin will work,but can cause the key to catch.
> Attached is shown the pin assortment that is typically on hand.
>
> In a message dated 10/23/2024 4:54:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> tigers at autox.team.net writes:
>
>
> *"Can anyone recommend a topnotch Sunbeam lock and key person?"*
>
> Sunbeam specific..., likely they are all under the soil in the mother
> country by now. However there are probably a craftsmen or two out there -
> somewhere*. *Hopefully some knows.
>
> While some may consider this barbaric I have done the following out of
> necessity. Locks typically have either pins or wafers.
>
> Pins: I will insert the key and play around with the pins until I find
> those that come flush with the rotating tumbler. Sometimes pins can be
> doubled up to meet that height. Other times I have filed pins to meet that
> height.  Generally there are also non-rotating, opposing pins in the
> housing. Any tumbler pin that doesn't come flush I leave it and its
> opposing pin out. While this lessens the strength of the lock to rotation
> it still offers a degree of a locking effect (better than nothing).
>
> Wafers: I find them easier. I will juggle them around so that with the key
> inserted there is the least degree of wafer height outside the tumbler.
> Then whatever remains outside the tumbler circumference I file off. Again,
> this lessens the strength of the lock to rotation but still offers a degree
> of a locking effect.
>
> So, if all else fails.., this is at least a functional option and given
> that historically locking was not a primary consideration you would gain
> something even if not full strength. The free spinning lock seems like it
> has no pins or wafers. The key that jams I'm not sure if you mean on
> insertion, or once inserted it wouldn't rotate. That could be
> corrosion/dirt or just the wrong key for the pin/wafer configuration.
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