Lock Re-pinning Tools

This is a collection of tools for repinning 6 pin euro cylinders, they are designed for the Sterling branded locks but probably work on other 6 and maybe 5 pin Euro cylinder lock designs.

Firstly, don't mess with locks that are not yours, and don't start out with locks that you need. Get a lock to play with, there are ways to get totally stuck and break the lock. If you are working on locks that you intend to use for real do make sure you have a backup plan and don't end up bricking a lock that is needed. Never attempt to do this with a lock that is installed in a door, take it out first. This is not about picking, no picking is required, but I will assume you have a set of picks.

To use these your first task is to remove the brass circlip from the end of the lock you want to rekey. Using a pair of picks works to pull this apart, small circlip pliers are better. You will then be able to insert the key in the lock, rotate 180 and pull the cylinder out. A load of bits will then fal