I'm a locksmith and safe technician: Ask me anything.

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27. I've got some questions about "wafers" (?)*

from like a year ago when I fixed my car door lock. But I don't remember specifically what my questions were, lol. I think it had to do with how to buy them, but also about what material they are from, because I was cleaning the gunky parts and then lubing. And how specific or generic they are between mfgs. I think I was wondering if I could use the wafers from a Ford in a Toyota, that sort of thing.

Thanks for this thread; bookmarking and will revisit!

*I'm talking about those tiny, tiny parts that engage with the even tinier springs. Oh! That's another question: are those springs generic/universal, or everyone has their own specs?

How did you get into this line of work, and how much school/training was involved? I find it fascinating.