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2. Rekeying - Wikipedia

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   Locks are usually re keyed to build master-key systems, make a set of locks share a common key, or to eliminate compromised keys. [2] [3] [4] Sometimes worn pins are replaced with new pins if the old pins become too short to reach the shear-line. [5] The shear-line is the thin line shared by the lock plug and its cylindrical housing. If a pin ...

3. Bitting (key) - Wikipedia

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   The exact geometry of modern keys is usually described by a code system. [1] The bitting instructs a locksmith how to cut a certain key, to replace a lost key or make an additional copy. The bitting is usually a series of integers (e.g. 372164) that is usually translated from a key code chart or from a bitting code list to settings on specially ...

4. Officer's tool - Wikipedia

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   To remove a cylindrical lock from a door using an officer’s tool, a user positions the head of the tool so that the exposed portion of the lock cylinder is directly between the tool’s prongs. The user then holds the tool at a slight angle and hits the striking surface with a blunt object until it is firmly wedged in place around the lock.

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6. Dry lubricant - Wikipedia

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   It is also very common for lubricating locks, since a liquid lubricant allows particles to get stuck in the lock worsening the problem. It is often used to lubricate the internal moving parts of firearms in sandy environments. Molybdenum disulfide (MoS 2). Used in CV joints and space vehicles. [3] Does lubricate in vacuum. Hexagonal boron ...

7. Glossary of locksmithing terms - Wikipedia

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   The lock housing is the part of the lock that does not move when the lock is opened. It is responsible for transferring the action of the key to the bolt. [7] Master pin In a pin tumbler lock, a master pin is an optional, usually short, disk-like pin placed between the top and bottom pins. Its purpose is to allow two differently-cut keys to ...

8. NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Sunday, December 15

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   If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Sunday's puzzle, you're not alone and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I'll reveal the answers further down ...

9. Slim jim (lock pick) - Wikipedia

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   The hooked end of the tool is slipped between a car's window and the rubber seal, catching the rods that connect to the lock mechanism. With careful manipulation, the door can be opened. [1] Unskilled use of the tool will often detach the lock rods, leaving the lock inoperable even with the key.