Lock Smith Question.
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Lock Smith Question.
I have a CES lock in a ThermaTru door, I want it rekeyed to match my Schlage locks. The Schlage key easily fits in the CES lock, local locksmiths are saying it can't be rekeyed to match the Schlage. Can this be done? Also several years ago I had my Anderson doors keyed to match my Schlage locks, they just left out the last pin. The other option would be to rekey all the locks to the CES lock $$$$, but I don't know if this can be done.
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Subscribing because I want to expand my knowledge base.
IANALS,
And I do not know about the CES lock in particular.
But, If the blank is the same it should be able to be repinned, as long as the tumblers are in the same spot. (or close)
FWIW, Baldwin and Schlage are the same keyway too.
I used to do this daily...
Repinning Baldwin entries to match the rest of the Schlage in a house, or swapping all new locks over to an existing key so that new keys wouldn't have to be distributed in a commercial environment.
IANALS,
And I do not know about the CES lock in particular.
But, If the blank is the same it should be able to be repinned, as long as the tumblers are in the same spot. (or close)
FWIW, Baldwin and Schlage are the same keyway too.
I used to do this daily...
Repinning Baldwin entries to match the rest of the Schlage in a house, or swapping all new locks over to an existing key so that new keys wouldn't have to be distributed in a commercial environment.
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I am not a locksmith, but have dabbled in locks.. Not for unlawful purposes..
I found this on rekeying CES locks
How to Rekey CES Euro Profile Cylinders - All About Doors and Windows
It is possible according to them
Maybe show it to the locksmith so they can do it
I found this on rekeying CES locks
How to Rekey CES Euro Profile Cylinders - All About Doors and Windows
It is possible according to them
Maybe show it to the locksmith so they can do it
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From: MA
That is probably what the locksmith will do anyway..LOL
pedant
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From: EXTREME southwest CT
I try and do the very best for my customers. 
I am not a locksmith, just a punchlist carpenter who pays attention.
A can of brake clean and TDL are always in my lock kit.
Once you are down to a few thou it is usually a smooth working lock with years of life in it.
I am not a locksmith, just a punchlist carpenter who pays attention.
A can of brake clean and TDL are always in my lock kit.
Once you are down to a few thou it is usually a smooth working lock with years of life in it.
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