How To Rekey a Residential Lock (Tips and Tricks)

In this video you will learn how to rekey a residential lock even if you do not have the original key. Here are the rekeying methods that I cover in the video: First, you'll learn how to remove the lock cylinder with or without a working key as well as learn how to decode a lock. This is a helpful trick when your lock doesn't have a key. Next, I'll show you how to shim a lock when you do not have a key and add pins to a lock so you can create a new working key. Awesome information if you just bought a new home and want to feel more secure knowing that who ever has a copy of your key, will not have access to the locks anymore as well as save money from hiring a Locksmith and not having to purchase new locks. With this new learned skill you will be able to rekey the locks in your home so you will only need a single key to open all of your doors! Subscribe if you want to learn more about Locksmith techniques and methods! What are MACS? Maximum Adjacent Cut Specification Learn more about MACS http://www.lockwiki.com/index.php/MACS Whittier Locksmith Services http://whittierlocksmith.us