Change Key Lock

Re keying locks prevents you from throwing away a lot of good locks that can still be fixed.

Change key lock.

Since most homes have multiple doors with multiple locks re keying can get expensive. Re keying locks gives you the option of using one key for all the exterior doors. Locksmiths typically charge a fee to re key an individual lock even when you bring it to their shop. When the f lock light is off alternate functions work help undo and so on.

Toggle the fn lock on and the keys will function as if you re holding down the fn key all the time just as the caps lock key makes your letter keys function as if you re holding down the shift key all the time. Use the f lock key. If your keyboard has an f lock key press it to toggle between the standard commands and alternate commands. Insert the new pins in the lock.

When you want the lock to open with a different existing key say so you no longer want to use separate keys to enter the front back and side doors the lock must be disassembled and the pins. This can often be toggled with an fn lock key which functions like a caps lock key. And if you want extra added security consider electronic door locks or even smart locks. Many new lock sets allow you to adjust the latch to either distance.

Usually there is nothing special about the key itself but rather the locks into which it will fit. Use alternate command keys. When the f lock light is on standard functions work f1 f2 and so on. The new pins should be color coded or coded numerically to match a chart showing which pin goes where in the lock.

Insert the new lock key in the cylinder. Select a lock with the same setback. A master key operates a set of several locks. These master keyed locks are configured to operate with two or more different keys.

This will push the springs out of the way and serve as a partial guide for the new lock pins. The handedness of most locksets can be changed by using an included tool. One specific to each lock the change key which cannot operate any of the others in the set and the master key which operates all the locks in the set. You can re key a lock like a pro at a fraction of the cost.