How do I Rekey a Baldwin Lockset?

How do I Rekey a Baldwin Lockset?
Written By
Mary Lougee
Mary Lougee
Published: Oct 10, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

A Schlage re-keying kit will re-key a Baldwin lockset in minutes to secure a home or office after a change of residency or employees.

  1. Take a new reset key to a hardware store to cut it to the new key you want to use in the door.

  2. Place the current blue reset key into the lock. This reset key is cut the same as the current key for the lock. The reset key will have the top pointing at the 12 o’clock position. Turn the reset key to the 11 o’clock position. Pull the reset key out of the lock without turning it.

  3. Insert the newly cut reset key into the lock at the 11 o’clock position. Turn the key to the 12 o’clock position. Remove the new reset key. The new permanent brass key will work in the lock as a normal key when turning it horizontal to open the lock.

The Drip Cap

  • Baldwin manufactures locksets, for home or commercial use, in several choices of finishes.
  • Turn the reset key to the 11 o’clock position.
  • The new permanent brass key will work in the lock as a normal key when turning it horizontal to open the lock.

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Mary Lougee

Mary Lougee has been writing for over 10 years. She holds a Bachelor's Degree with a major in Management and a double minor in accounting and computer science. She loves writing about careers for busy families as well as family oriented…

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