Locksmithing Flashcards
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What are the main internal components of a pin tumbler lock?
Answer: Driver pins, key pins, springs, plug, and outer shell
A pin tumbler lock operates with driver pins, key pins, springs, a rotating plug, and an outer shell that together allow or prevent the plug from rotating.
What does key cutting mean in locksmithing?
Answer: Duplicating or originating a key by machining cuts to specific depths on a blank
Key cutting involves using a key cutting machine to produce specific depth cuts on a key blank that correspond to the lock's pin configuration.
What two tools are used for lock picking?
Answer: Tension wrench and pick
Lock picking uses a tension wrench to apply light rotational pressure to the plug while a pick manipulates the pins to align at the shear line one by one.
What defines a deadbolt lock?
Answer: A bolt that requires a key or thumb turn to operate and has no spring mechanism
A deadbolt requires deliberate operation by key or thumb turn and has no spring mechanism, making it more resistant to forced entry than a spring latch.
What is key control?
Answer: A security system restricting unauthorized duplication and tracking key distribution
Key control is a security system that restricts unauthorized key duplication and tracks which keys have been issued and to whom.
What is re-keying a lock?
Answer: Changing the internal pin configuration so a new key operates it
Re-keying changes the internal pin heights of a lock so that only a new key operates it, while the existing lock hardware remains in the door.