Date:         Mon, 30 Mar 2015 18:13:16 -0700
Reply-To:     Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Question about key lock tabs
Comments: To: Ben <syncro@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <BAC27920-8732-4C44-8E53-D9355390E754@gmail.com>
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it seems to me there are than 4 but I don't know the numbers...

:-)

On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 5:08 PM, Ben <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> Jim,
>
> I believe you are referring to lock pins/wafers. I've always referred to
> the round ones as pins and the flat ones as wafers. Steve Sandlin (
> http://www.steveslockshop.com) corrected me. Apparently the terms are
> interchangeable. He is also told me that there are six (6) different wafers
> which VW used on Vanagons.
>
> I hope that helps.
>
>
> BenT
> sent from my electronic lock
>
> > On Mar 30, 2015, at 4:13 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > Not sure about the exact name, but I would describe them as the small
> brass
> > things shaped like the outline of the numeral one that fit to the key
> when
> > it is put into a lock. The ones I have have a 1, 2, 3, or 4 stamped into
> > them.
> >
> > When I shared a few with a list member he said "you sent me 1 through
> four.
> > Do you have four through eight?" I checked with another list member who
> > happens to be my brother and his only go through four. It could be a
> family
> > curse.
> >
> > What's the story here? What comprises a complete set?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jim
>