Karl's Key Turner with Pin

Handle: The main component that houses the key

Pins: Goes through the hole in your key to firmly secure it in place and prevent the key from pulling out of the handle.

Retaining Caps: Used to secure the pins and key tightly in the handle.

Directions:

Insert Key into Handle

Insert your key into the handle through the slot at the bottom of the handle. Align the hole in your key with one of the holes in the handle. Most keys will use the hole furthest from the front slot. Smaller keys may need to utilize the middle or even the bottom hole. Make sure the key is sticking out far enough so that it will go completely into the lock.

Insert Pin

There are two retaining pin assemblies. The first has the pin in the center and is designed to be used with a key that has a hole that aligns with the center hole of the handle. The second one has an offset pin and is to be used when the hole in your key aligns with the top or bottom hole in the handle. Make sure the hole in the key is aligned with the hole in the handle and insert the appropriate retaining pin so that the pin goes through the hole in the key and the handle. While holding the pin in place, turn the handle over and make sure the pin is through the hole in the handle.

Secure With Cap

Once the key and retaining pin are in place, thread on one of the caps provided. There are two styles: a cap that can be tightened with your fingers or with a pair of pliers. The other has a slot that can be tightened with a coin or a screwdriver. Tighten the cap only until it is snug. If you overtighten the cap, you run the risk of damaging it or the handle by stripping the threads.

Use and Troubleshooting

Your key turner is now ready to use. If you insert the key into the lock but the lock does not turn, it is likely that that the key is not protruding far enough from the handle. Try removing the cap and pin and moving the key to the next hole. Reassemble the device and try the key again.