(178) How I Repin a Best Core For a Control Key (Part1)

[@LockNoob]

So much to say about this video: First, excellent job and by far the most informative video on SFIC pinning i have seen - you should definitely do more instructional vids; I can't wait for part 2. Second, love the pin tray/box and the Lab pinning mat. Third, the euro housing was great for demonstrating how the control key operates the mechanism - in glad you found a use for it! Can't wait to get my hands on those locks either! Great stuff, you should be proud :-)

[@peterestall]

Thanks, much appreciated, the euro was great for that, I'll send it back with the cores in case you want to do one.

[@LockNoob]

Pete Restall, no need. I have another the same :-)

[@Downfal1]

As a new picker this was a great video. Very helpful thanks.

[@LetUsRepair]

Excellent video Pete! I'll definitely need to re-watch this and the following, for when I start to tackle my Best cores.

[@peterestall]

Thanks, glad you found it useful.

[@MichaelMaynard]

I've seen proper industry videos that didn't explain it as well as you have here Pete, well done.

[@peterestall]

Thanks, much appreciated and glad you liked it.

[@tipenengapuhi]

Dam I can't wait for episode 2 ! Very interesting Pete, I love this lock mechanics stuff.

[@peterestall]

Thanks, glad you liked it, part 2 is today.

[@Potti314]

Very good explanation - great video! Where is the second part - can't wait to watch it...

[@peterestall]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, Part 2 today :-)

[@thelockpickinglebowski633]

I never knew SFIC could be inserted into Euro cylinders. Cool!

[@peterestall]

Thanks, glad it was helpful.

[@ramoscerrajeria6593]

how would this apply to a three key system master key, user key and control key. could you help me with this?

[@Mur-lock68]

pete where can i get that key guage or can i use the Schlage/Weiser Guage i have and covert numbers not sure how to decode my best keys

[@shorinryu00]

Hi Pete, I am looking for a Euro profile lock which can except a Best core, can you provide the manufacturer please? Thanks.

[@HobbyPicker]

Great series! I was wondering, did I miss something or did you mention how you remove the cylinder caps? Edit: Sorry, I just found your other video where you mention cap removal.

[@peterestall]

Thanks, glad you found the other one.

[@RookieLock]

Verry cool, im just coming across this video now, great work, I really enjoyed watching these 2 videos :D

[@peterestall]

Many thanks, really glad you enjoyed them.

[@redcatimaging]

Amazing series Pete :). Can't wait to see the next part(s) how you do it :D. Have to say, I'm already lost at the numbers haha ;). So if you don't have a control key, you just cut one more or less random and repin the lock based on your table, right?

[@jeffmoss26]

just remember 23, each stack = 23. to determine the control you measure the top pins, add 10, then subtract from 23

[@redcatimaging]

Oh thanks Jeff :), yeah 23 is easy to remember for me :). Okay, that would be a way to determine the right cuts for the control key without new pinning, cool. I'm also getting it that the pinstack can't be shorter than 23, so that the top pins don't fall under the second shear line, but theoretically the top pins could be longer right?

[@jeffmoss26]

I have seen cores pinned wrong, to 22 or 24 and they do work...if that's what you're asking.

[@peterestall]

Thanks, yes if you had 2 operating keys, you could file a couple of pin positions lower to create a control key, just as long as the sizes match the key depth sizes.

[@peterestall]

Thanks for the additional comments Jeff, I did forget to point out about the 23 in the video :-(

[@hillbillylocksport5547]

Nice explanation!

[@Weinmaste]

Ok I'm new to the game, wondering where you order your replacement pins for Best brand cores, I'm working with the A-2 system. I was looking at replacement pins, Lab Universal ICore kit replacement pin variety pack. I'm wondering if you have insight as to if those will work in my cores or if they are the right size. Any info would be appreciated!

[@jeffmoss26]

very nice...I have all the tools except a punch for cutting keys :)

[@peterestall]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@Rmuxe72]

Bravo

[@pickbeard2690]

Great vid buddy.😍😍😎😎😎 I know know the easiest way to get a control key made..... Send the lock to you 😂😂😂😂😘 Thanks for sharing👍👍👍👍😘😘😘

[@peterestall]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, if you need any doing, just send them along.

[@pickbeard2690]

Pete Restall A true gent 😘😘😍

[@Leonslockpad]

great video m8👍😊

[@peterestall]

Thanks.