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The area where the top surface of the plug and the cylinder housing meet. The height at which the bottom pins must be raised by the key to rotate the key cylinder. Usually, a cylindrical shaped tumbler is bullet-shaped and comes in various lengths that correspond to the depth of the cut of the notch in the key.
Bar which connects knobs or levers through the door and operates the lock mechanism. Usually, a cylindrical shaped tumbler is often flat on both ends and is installed directly under a coil spring in the spring stack.
Interior and exterior finishes are different. Used in coordinating different decor in adjoining rooms.
A plain latch with a beveled latch-bolt activated by springs.
A plate mortised into or mounted on the door jamb to accept and restrain a bolt when the door is closed. In some metal deadlock installations, the strike may be an opening cut into the jamb. (Synonym: keeper.)
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