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=Plug Follower= | =Plug Follower= | ||
[[File:HPC_follower_set-Elric.png|right|thumb| A set of followers made by [[HPC]].]] | [[File:HPC_follower_set-Elric.png|right|thumb| A set of followers made by [[HPC]].]] | ||
A '''plug follower''' is a [[locksmithing]] tool used in the rekeying of [[Pin_tumbler|pin-tumbler]] locks. They are made of metal, wood, or plastic and have a cylindrical shape. | A '''plug follower''' is a [[locksmithing]] tool used in the rekeying of [[Pin_tumbler|pin-tumbler]] locks. They are made of metal, wood, or plastic and have a cylindrical shape. | ||
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== Principles of operation == | == Principles of operation == | ||
The diameter of most plug followers is 0.395 to 0.500 inches, but can vary depending on the brand of lock cylinder the follower is being used with. The plug follower slides into a [[cylinder]] housing at the same time the [[plug]] is being removed. This prevents the driver pins and springs from falling out of the cylinder housing and speeds up the rekeying process. | |||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
Revision as of 14:04, 10 January 2023
Plug Follower
A set of followers made by HPC.
A plug follower is a locksmithing tool used in the rekeying of pin-tumbler locks. They are made of metal, wood, or plastic and have a cylindrical shape.
Principles of operation
The diameter of most plug followers is 0.395 to 0.500 inches, but can vary depending on the brand of lock cylinder the follower is being used with. The plug follower slides into a cylinder housing at the same time the plug is being removed. This prevents the driver pins and springs from falling out of the cylinder housing and speeds up the rekeying process.
Gallery
HUK follower set
Keedex EZ-Load follower
Segmented follower
Improvised followers
Pinning shoe for use with a slotted follower
See also
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