[Tigers] exchange door locking devices

[Chris Thompson]

Except as has been pointed out, I evidently have the wrong tumblers in 
my doors.  Anyone have any for sale?

B382000331

On 10/24/2024 10:19 AM, Gary Winblad wrote:
> 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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