Functional Pin Tumbler Padlock Model
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Published on September 10, 2011
This thing was Featured on September 11, 2011
Derived from
Functional Pin Tumbler Lock Model
by Thing-O-Fun
Description
Functional Pin Tumbler Padlock Model. User Print-To-3D: thingiverse.com/printto3d shared a very cool sectioned Paddle-Lock: js-kit.com/blob/sk9sIwQKzOFH1K4lciYmmQ.jpg that got me interested in making something that actually locks.
Again, all items are printable except for the springs which I removed from ball-point click pens (thankfully my wife is still putting up with disassembled pens around the house). This one is a little more complicated but it still works and makes a good desk oddity. If you were to glue the "Top", "Retainer", and "Lid" in place, the only way to get this lock open without the key would be to break it. But, what is the fun if you can't take it apart?
Note 1: I did do a bit of finish sanding on the components to make everything fit together and slide/twist well. I would suggest a "dry-fit" of the components with their mates before attempting assembly.
Note 2: The "Lock" component is a difficult print. I was able to get good results by adding two supporting features over the length and then carving/sanding it back to a circular form. If anyone has suggestions on how to print circular objects on their side, I'm all ears.
Again, all items are printable except for the springs which I removed from ball-point click pens (thankfully my wife is still putting up with disassembled pens around the house). This one is a little more complicated but it still works and makes a good desk oddity. If you were to glue the "Top", "Retainer", and "Lid" in place, the only way to get this lock open without the key would be to break it. But, what is the fun if you can't take it apart?
Note 1: I did do a bit of finish sanding on the components to make everything fit together and slide/twist well. I would suggest a "dry-fit" of the components with their mates before attempting assembly.
Note 2: The "Lock" component is a difficult print. I was able to get good results by adding two supporting features over the length and then carving/sanding it back to a circular form. If anyone has suggestions on how to print circular objects on their side, I'm all ears.
Instructions
1)Print all parts
2)Setting the key
a)Insert the key into the plug.
b)Insert 5 key pins into plug.
c)With a pair of wire cutters or knife, cut the key pins to be flush with the surface of the plug. Sand as necessary.
d) Remove key and press all key pins back into the plug.
3)Inserting plug
a)Cut remaining key pin short (~5mm or so).
b)Insert spring then short key pin into the side of the plug
c)While compressing the spring, insert plug into outer barrel.
d)Rotate into position to align key pins with holes for driver pins.
e)Add retaining ring at end of plug to capture the plug.
4)Inserting driver pins
a)Insert driver pins into 5 available holes. (The smaller OD goes on top and will help capture the spring)
b)Insert springs into 5 available holes.
c)Compress the front spring to be flush with the surface of the outer barrel.
d)Slide the top over the first spring and compress the next.
e)Continue until all springs are covered and top secured.
5)Adding the Lock Pins
a)Insert the Lock, lock spring, and Retainer.
b)Add the first Lock Pin so that the locking feature is vertical
c)Position it above the groves in the Plug and twist it into place. Twist away from the path to the center of the Plug for best results.
d)Repeat with the second Lock Pin. Space will be tight but the Plug can be rotated to help make this easier
e)Add the spring between the two Lock Pins.
f)Add the Lid
6)Play
2)Setting the key
a)Insert the key into the plug.
b)Insert 5 key pins into plug.
c)With a pair of wire cutters or knife, cut the key pins to be flush with the surface of the plug. Sand as necessary.
d) Remove key and press all key pins back into the plug.
3)Inserting plug
a)Cut remaining key pin short (~5mm or so).
b)Insert spring then short key pin into the side of the plug
c)While compressing the spring, insert plug into outer barrel.
d)Rotate into position to align key pins with holes for driver pins.
e)Add retaining ring at end of plug to capture the plug.
4)Inserting driver pins
a)Insert driver pins into 5 available holes. (The smaller OD goes on top and will help capture the spring)
b)Insert springs into 5 available holes.
c)Compress the front spring to be flush with the surface of the outer barrel.
d)Slide the top over the first spring and compress the next.
e)Continue until all springs are covered and top secured.
5)Adding the Lock Pins
a)Insert the Lock, lock spring, and Retainer.
b)Add the first Lock Pin so that the locking feature is vertical
c)Position it above the groves in the Plug and twist it into place. Twist away from the path to the center of the Plug for best results.
d)Repeat with the second Lock Pin. Space will be tight but the Plug can be rotated to help make this easier
e)Add the spring between the two Lock Pins.
f)Add the Lid
6)Play
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J_Hodgie
on
September 13, 2011
said:
Nice model. My printer had a little trouble with the tall narrow parts, but it all turned out well.
One modification to the plug.stl part I made is to remove the inside of the spiral, that way lockpin.stl can be pushed in with the key in any position. This allows the key to be removed and then the lock closed.
timthelion
on
September 12, 2011
said:
Two questions... What 3D modeling program is this made in? And can we have the origional files?
License
Functional Pin Tumbler Padlock Model by Thing-O-Fun is licensed under the Attribution - Share Alike - Creative Commons license.

I have to admit the lock works much easier if you invert the key pins after cutting them to the correct length. As you can tell from the "I Made One" posts I've made three of them. Also rather than putting in all 5 pins 1 or two is usually enough to make the lock work just fine and you don't have to sacrifice 4 extra ball point pens. Also cutting the springs of the ball point pens in two make it work just as well. You might have to stretch out the 1/2 springs but they work well. =-X