Vintage Sagar SA-100

[cesarp35]

Hey guys i'm a newbee to this forum, i just picked up what seems to be a pretty old Sagar SA-100 key machine that is in excellent condition for it's age. I've looked for info online and can't seem to find anything on it, does anybody have a owners manual or have any info on this pretty cool looking and very solid machine? Any help is greatly appreciate it!! Thanks

[Squelchtone]

It would be nice to see a photo of your machine. Also, which country are you located in? This might help us find a manual or some history on the machine.

Thank you,
Squelchtone

[cesarp35]

It would be nice to see a photo of your machine. Also, which country are you located in? This might help us find a manual or some history on the machine.

Thank you,
Squelchtone

Got it! i will take some pictures when i get home from work and post, i will also update my profile to show country. Thanks Squelchtone!!!!

[cesarp35]

Here is the ebay link to the ONLY machine or info i found online, mine is exactly like this one same model ,only mine has what seems to be original colors as it doesn't appear to have ever been painted, i will still post some pics of mine when i get home. Any help is appreciated.!!!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SAGAR-KEY-DUPL ... SwThtbbmxN

[cledry]

I used to have one. They are very fast and good machines only let down by the jaws. The jaws are fine for most keys but have trouble gripping certain blanks. Very fast machine, good for large headed keys. Colour should be dark blue and the top covered in red vinyl. Never needed to replace any parts on the one I had except belt and cutter, also I had a machinist make a new copy dog.

[cesarp35]

I used to have one. They are very fast and good machines only let down by the jaws. The jaws are fine for most keys but have trouble gripping certain blanks. Very fast machine, good for large headed keys. Colour should be dark blue and the top covered in red vinyl. Never needed to replace any parts on the one I had except belt and cutter, also I had a machinist make a new copy dog.

Yeah Jim the one i have is marine dark blue with red, does this machine cut from right to left or from key shoulder to right? i'm in the process of converting to 110v so i haven't had a chance to use. Thanks in advance for the info!!

[cesarp35]

Does anybody have or know where i can find the instructions/parts manual? Thanks

[Squelchtone]

Does anybody have or know where i can find the instructions/parts manual? Thanks

For something *that* old, it is unlikely you will find instructions or a parts manual.

Mr Sagarian Sr, who owned Sagar Corp died in 2014, here is his obituary:

http://www.brittonfuneralhomes.com/book ... table=true

[cesarp35]

Yeah i kind of figured that after looking and not finding anything on net, i'm glad this machine is all original and looks to be in very good working order so hopefully i won't run into any issues down the road, only needed for hobby and home use. Thanks to all who responded i appreciate it!!!

[cledry]

Does anybody have or know where i can find the instructions/parts manual? Thanks

I might have one but it is so simple not much is needed. Load you keys in using the shoulder stop, release the carriage, turn the crank once forward and once back and you have your key. Nice compact machine.

[jeffmoss26]

I will see if I can find a manual for you.

[cesarp35]

Does anybody have or know where i can find the instructions/parts manual? Thanks

I might have one but it is so simple not much is needed. Load you keys in using the shoulder stop, release the carriage, turn the crank once forward and once back and you have your key. Nice compact machine.

Yeah Jim it looks pretty simple, i just didn't know if i had to align the key guide but it looks to right on, i'm just waiting for the converter to come in. Thanks and let me know if you do come across the manual it would be good to have.

[cesarp35]

I will see if I can find a manual for you.

That'l be great great if you can, i would appreciate it!! Thanks jeffmoss26