Years ago, Schlage developed a lock
that was thought to be un-pickable - the Schlage Wafer. They are no
longer sold and installed, but they still show up in older offices
and hotel/motel complexes. Although they can't be picked with
conventional tools, they are a snap to open with the Schlage Wafer
picks. You can tell a Schlage Wafer Lock by looking into the locks
keyway. Look inside the keyway and if it seems like the key should
be shaped like the letter "C", there is a strong posibility that
you're looking at a Schlage wafer lock. Highly recommended if your
business takes you into older buildings, or if you are a property
owner/building manager of an older property. **Standard lock picks
cannot be used on Schlage wafer locks - they will not work.
"Standard lock picks cannot be used on schlage wafer locks - They will not work." This is not true. With a standard turning tool and a full rake these locks can be opened and quickly I might add. But, these tools can make it a little easier to open.
Danny Williams
Danny's Locksmith Service
Fayetteville, NC