Locksmith dictionary . 2014.
Disc tumbler lock — The underside of a disc tumbler lock. A disc tumbler lock or Abloy Disklock is a lock composed of slotted rotating detainer discs. A specially cut key rotates these discs like the tumblers of a safe to align the slots, allowing the sidebar to… … Wikipedia
Tumbler — may refer to:* A part of a lock whose position must be changed by a key in order to release the bolt (see also: pin tumbler lock, tubular pin tumbler lock, and disc tumbler lock) * Flat bottomed glassware and drinkware without a handle, foot, or… … Wikipedia
Pin tumbler lock — The pin tumbler lock is a lock mechanism that uses pins of varying lengths to prevent the lock from opening without the correct key. Pin tumblers are most commonly employed in cylinder locks, but may also be found in tubular or radial locks.… … Wikipedia
Wafer tumbler lock — A wafer tumbler lock is a type of lock that utilizes a set of flat wafers to prevent the lock from opening unless the correct key is inserted. This type of lock is similar to the pin tumbler lock and works on a similar principle. However, unlike… … Wikipedia
master disc — n. a special disc tumbler with multiple gates to receive a sidebar, see also master pin1 , see also stepped tumbler … Locksmith dictionary
stepped tumbler — n. a special (usually disc) tumbler used in master keying. It has multiple bearing surfaces for blades of different key sections … Locksmith dictionary
Lock (device) — A lock is a mechanical fastening device which may be used on a door, vehicle, or container, restricting access to the area or property enclosed. Commonly, it can be released by using a key or combination.History of locksSecuring one s property… … Wikipedia
Key (lock) — A cut key A key is an instrument that is used to operate a lock. A typical key consists of two parts: the blade, which slides into the keyway of the lock and distinguishes between different keys, and the bow, which is left protruding so that… … Wikipedia
Lock bumping — is a lock picking technique for opening a pin tumbler lock using a specially crafted bump key . One bump key will work for all locks of the same type.HistoryIn the 1970s, locksmiths in Denmark shared a technique for knocking on a lock cylinder… … Wikipedia
Cylinder lock — Europrofile Cylinder set with 2 double cylinders and one single cylinder (left) and also the screw to secure the cylinder A cylinder lock is a lock constructed with a cylinder that a locksmith can easily unscrew to facilitate rekeying.[1] The… … Wikipedia
