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Kwikset 83260-001 Re-Keying Reset Cradle Tool
Warranty
Limited Mechanical and Finish, 1 Year Limited Electrical
For Use With
SMT
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Subcategory:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Type:
- Rekeying Kits
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Parts and Accessories Type:
- Installation Accessories
- Product Attribute:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Kwikset 83260-001 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the Kwikset 83260-001 reset cradle tool actually do?
The 83260-001 is the reset cradle used when rekeying Kwikset SmartKey (SMT) cylinders. The cylinder sits in the cradle so it is held square while you run the reset procedure with the reset key and the new key. It is a bench tool, not a lock part, and nothing gets installed in the door.
2) Will this Kwikset cradle tool work on standard pin tumbler Kwikset cylinders, or only SmartKey?
SMT only. The 83260-001 is listed for use with SmartKey cylinders, and a conventional pin tumbler Kwikset cylinder is rekeyed by pinning it rather than by a reset cycle, so the cradle does nothing for it. For pin tumbler work you want a pinning kit and a plug follower instead.
3) Is the 83260-001 reset cradle enough on its own to rekey a SmartKey lock, or do I need other tools?
The cradle holds the cylinder during the reset, but the reset itself takes the SmartKey reset tool (or reset key) plus the current working key and the new key you want the lock to accept. The cradle is the fixture, not the whole procedure. If you are also servicing standard pin tumbler cylinders on the same site, that is a separate kit.
4) Can a Schlage 40-132 keying kit be used to rekey Kwikset SmartKey cylinders instead of the 83260-001 cradle tool?
No. The Kwikset 83260-001 re-keying reset cradle tool is made for SMT (SmartKey) cylinders, which reset mechanically with a reset cradle and reset key rather than by repinning. The Schlage 40-132 Retail Keying Kit is a pinning kit, which is the traditional approach of replacing bottom pins in a plug. The two workflows are not interchangeable, so a Schlage pinning kit will not reset a Kwikset SmartKey cylinder.
5) What is the Schlage equivalent of the Kwikset 83260-001 if I am standardizing a building on Schlage cylinders?
For a Schlage cylinder program, the closest bench tooling is the Schlage 40-132 Retail Keying Kit or the 40-133 Home Secure Keying Kit, both catalogued as keying kits for Schlage cylinders. The Kwikset 83260-001 is a re-keying reset cradle tool for SMT cylinders, so it only serves the Kwikset SmartKey platform. A facility standardizing on Schlage would carry the Schlage kits; a facility standardizing on Kwikset SmartKey would carry the 83260-001.
6) I manage a property with a mix of Kwikset and Schlage locks. What do I need for the Schlage side?
The Kwikset 83260-001 cradle only covers SmartKey cylinders, so it will not help on Schlage. For Schlage, ZenSupply carries the Commercial 40-132 Retail Keying Kit and the 40-133 Home Secure Keying Kit, plus the 40-104 Pin Tumbler Key Gauge for decoding existing keys. If you are cutting over to Everest, the 40-074 Everest Vice Jaw Upgrade Kit is the tooling piece for that.
7) Does buying this cradle mean I do not need a plug follower for Kwikset locks?
Different jobs. A plug follower keeps the top pins and springs in place while the plug comes out of a conventional pin tumbler cylinder. The 83260-001 cradle is for SmartKey resets, where the plug stays put and the key control is reset mechanically. A shop servicing both cylinder types carries both.
8) What should I buy instead of the Kwikset 83260-001 if my shop works on Schlage Everest cylinders?
Everest work calls for Schlage-specific bench tooling such as the Schlage 40-074 Everest Vice Jaw Upgrade Kit, a pinning kit that adapts the vice jaws for Everest cylinders. The Kwikset 83260-001 reset cradle tool applies to SMT cylinders and has no role in Everest pinning, so a shop servicing Everest needs the 40-074 rather than the Kwikset tool.
9) Is the Kwikset 83260-001 a residential item or is it rated for commercial service work?
It is catalogued on the commercial side of Kwikset's door hardware line, which is what a locksmith or maintenance shop doing repeat rekeys across a building would be buying. There is nothing residential-only about the tool itself; it works on any SmartKey cylinder regardless of where the lock is hung.
10) Are there different versions or sizes of the Kwikset reset cradle to choose from?
No options to specify. The reset cradle ships as a single model, 83260-001, with no finish, size, or handing choice attached to it. Order the one part number.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Kwikset 83260-001 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Kwikset 83260-001 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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