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Information that many customers of locksmith services would want to know! Answers to commonly asked questions on locks and how to fix small problems quickly. Find out more about the pins set in a lock.

Is there a tool set which can be purchased to open locks?

This type of equipment set is illegal. According to experts at Locksmith Olympia , if such a tool set exists, it may be used for unauthorized entry or burglary. Locksmiths will never sell entry tools for individuals. Lockout issues are handled by professionals in a way that it does not violate the privacy and security of the concerned owners.

What is a quick fix to locks that do not lock and unlock smoothly?

The first thing to check is whether the lock operates well when the door is open. If it does, the problem is not the lock but the alignment of the door and its frame. There might be obstructions on the door jam and at the threshold or the doorframe might have twists and warps.

Where are the pins set in a lock?

Traditionally these are hidden within the cylinder according to our experts in Olympia. Moreover a notch is used to cut in such a way as to fit the key into the lock. Nevertheless it is important to note that the technology is changing all the time.