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What tools do I need to disassemble a lock, and what should I watch out for?

The main tool needed is a mainspring vise, along with a way to remove the tumbler. When knocking out the tumbler, make sure the lock plate is well supported and that the vise is closed on the tumbler as close as possible before knocking it out, or the plate can be bent.

Category: Building & FinishingTopics: Lock|Tumbler|Mainspring|Video Transcript

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