Videos tagged with Lock Repair

This guide details the process of repinning a standard pin tumbler lock, a skill applicable to understanding lock mechanisms and potentially modifying them for security purposes. It covers removing the tail cap, freeing a stuck plug, and reassembling the lock with new pin configurations using a follower tool to manage driver pins. The instruction emphasizes careful handling of small springs and pins to prevent loss and ensure proper reassembly.

This video delves into the intricacies of side lock mechanisms, focusing on their construction, repair, and fitting. Jack Rowe, a master gunsmith, explains that side locks are not interchangeable between firearms and require precise fitting. He highlights the complexity of Perazzi locks, particularly their main springs, advising against DIY spring fabrication due to the high risk of failure and wasted effort. Rowe emphasizes sourcing replacement springs from specialized makers for such intricate mechanisms.