RLS 15 - Schlage Compressible Cylinder F Series Knobs

In this video we will revisit the Schlage F series Knobs but this time take a look at the version with the compressible cylinder that were introduced around 2005 ish I believe.
We will examine the differences in the designs between original F and show how to rekey these and how to rebuild the cylinder with a new cap/springs in case it comes apart on you.
Hint, once they “fail” you should be highly suspect of the integrity of the cylinder even after installing a new cap. The top of the bible of the cylinder where the “teeth” of the cap slide stops can be worn enough for even a new cap to not work. As we will see in a roundabout way in this video!
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[@ImGumbyDangit]

I got to play with a few of these, sure am glad I ordered springs, T-Pins and caps. Thx for taking your time to make this.

[@billnormand7470]

So many years of trail, error and frustration packed into one video. This helps fast track our knowledge. Thanks for sharing what you’ve encountered over the years. Love this series!!!!!!!

[@odinslockllc]

Another great video! I’ve had to cut the coil end off a standard spring to “retrofit” them to work with the t pins when a spring got lost. I’ve also had issues with those t pins dropping down too far and getting stuck down forcing me to dump them and reload when using a follower that has the recess used for checking for master pins. Wonderful series! Thanks for sharing!

[@keithwhatley5094]

I just literally had to do that 2 days ago. Didn't have any replacement Springs that I had to finish what I was doing that day and it was about to rain on me so I did what I had to do. I guess it'll hold fine right? I've never done it before then.

[@odinslockllc]

@@keithwhatley5094 they hold just fine. I’ve never had an issue with doing that.

[@Chirael]

Another great video Jason, thanks for showing all those little tricks. Also very cool of you to splice in part of the second video to show the top loading too 😊🙏

[@lynh8378]

Ohhhhh Schlage.....my favorite forever lol. Thank you for another informative video.

[@truthsmiles]

You bamboozled me at 5:25 haha. It looked so easy! I spent 20 minutes pushing on that retainer lol. Wasn’t until I went to another video that I learned I first had to pick the lock and rotate the cylinder :)

[@curley6531]

thanks jason just did a rekey!!!👍

[@steveschmidt7140]

Thanks Jason for sharing this information, great video like always.

[@lmars5933]

Thanks for the great video had too watch it couple of times your great master locksmith for sure .my friend have a great week .😎

[@gkeyman565]

Great video, Have a great day

[@user-kj6jm1yq4d]

I wish these Schage doorknob locks were drill resistant just like the deadbolt locks.

[@Pyrolock]

All this with the "compressible cylinders" so Schlage could make a one piece knob to save a few pennies? What the "F"?

[@jeffmoss26]

these cause me to swear at least once a day

[@azskyking6542]

...Back in the day... Love ya' J-Bone.

[@stephenzies8867]

More Wonderful Training And Awesome Teacher = Jason 👉 🧔‍♂ At Jackson School Of Locksmithing 👍

[@geraldskinner63]

I remember the first time I exploded one of those cylinders. I thought I really blew it as it took me an hour to put it back together correctly. I’ve since got everything it takes to re-key those, even the blow-ups that you can’t find 😬 #lockforce

[@hoppskippity]

👍👍

[@perrysantacecilia3571]

Great video. Helpful reference to replace the deadlatch on my F series lock. Everything works, but now I have to push on the exterior knob in order to turn the unlocked knob. Any ideas?

[@jbond4ever]

Pokey tool… that’s what my wife calls it.. lol!

[@lowellforbes3208]

Just going to say what the F

[@ken_9359]

I hate it, but I've had to masterkey some of these locks. It still works but I'm always a bit wary because I'm not sure if they were tested by Schlage for that.