Patent ID: 7685853

Claim:
A device for re-keying a lock, the device comprising: a housing, the housing having an upper portion, a front, a rear, and an at least partially hollow interior, wherein the upper portion of the housing has multiple holes that lead into the hollow interior of the housing; a housing holder that supports and rotate-ably holds the housing, the holder providing for a rotation of the housing of at least 45 degrees; and, multiple magazines, wherein each magazine is adapted to hold multiple tumblers, and the magazines are complementary in size to the holes in the upper portion of the housing so that the magazines can be inserted into, and held within, the holes, further comprising a follower, wherein the follower fits into the rear of the housing and is able to slide through the interior of the housing, wherein the follower is able to assist in removing any plug that is inserted into the housing through the front of the housing.