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Lock cylinder
Also called: key cylinder
The barrel in a lock where the key goes in and turns. Swapping it for one with a different key combination changes the key.
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When you'd need this
- My key is stiff to turn
- I just moved in and want to change the key
Measure and check before you buy
- Lock maker and model
- Door thickness
- Cylinder length
- Cylinder type (euro profile, etc.)
- Cam or tailpiece shape and how it is fixed
- For euro profile: inside and outside lengths, each measured from the fixing screw
Safety: Caution: this is a security part for your front door. Make sure the model matches.