How to Rebuild a Lock Cylinder

In this video I demonstrate how to rebuild a Lock Cylinder in the event that all of the Top Pins and Springs fall out during the Rekey process.
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[@AlvaSudden]

I'm thinking about re-keying my back door and found this channel. I like the detailed explanations of the common mistakes which I will be making personally as soon as I take the thing apart. I have subscribed because whether I re-key or not, these are fun to watch.

[@U8uxa8SP]

Great video. As usual I learned about some of the pitfalls in rekeying. Thanks.

[@LockandKilo]

This is something to definitely practice a few times haha... nothing worse than having this happen lol

[@AudianPaxson]

Thank you! I'm a DIY and was about to throw away a brand new lock!

[@Stonedd]

Ty! Great info

[@LockandKilo]

Always happy to help!

[@lesliemclean4381]

Thankyou also .Wish I looked for your video first.

[@deepikasrivastava3231]

Thank you that helped

[@paulrivera797]

Please do a vid on if the barrel accidently fell off with the doorknob is still on the door.

[@bluesphx]

Thanks so much!

[@LockandKilo]

Glad the video helped! :) - Kilo

[@m42tyn]

Brilliant many thanks.

[@catalinaramirez6495]

I don't have a follower, i used a multi-bit screwdriver as a follower. Just remove the phillips heads & handle, and use the cylinder thing as the follower.

[@LockandKilo]

Oh! Sometimes you can use a marker or the lid of a marker as a plug follower as well!

[@sleutelassistancebernard3702]

I wonder if you can rebuild a European cilinder ...

[@EdDugan-f9m]

Thank you for your excellent video... I am working on my first rekeying project. Somehow I really messed it up and the cylinder is locked up and I can't get it to come out with the follower. I think I didn't use the correct pins or something. Any suggestions? thank you very much!

[@LockandKilo]

When all else fails, just remove the follower in a controlled environment and let the pins and springs roll haha
Check you springs, check the core, lubricate everything.
You can even use it as a learning experience and put one chamber in at a time, then try the key each time and see where your problem is if it still persists!

[@EdDugan-f9m]

Thank you for your suggestions!

[@Lous-Clues]

I lost a spring. I’m so screwed!

[@LockandKilo]

Sometimes they fly away never to be seen again.
But, you can buy cases of 50-100 for a few bucks online. Just search up Kwikset Springs from Lab. Alot of online vendors sell Lab, even Amazon lol