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Subject:Re: Question about key lock tabs
From:Ben
Date:Mon, 30 Mar 2015 17:08:02 -0700

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