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Flea market "skeleton" keys

Got a cool old key? What keyway is this?! Need a key for that old steamer trunk or padlock? Do Not Duplicate got you down? What's that part number for that factory key section? Which supplier has this key blank in stock? Need the MACS, root depth, or Depth and Spacing for your lock? Need some pre cut keys? Keys and Key Blanks is the forum for you!

Flea market "skeleton" keys

Postby Peter Martin » 6 Dec 2020 16:15

Found a few skeleton keys at a flea market in the .50 bin. The flat shank one on the right, I recognize as an old ILCO--still in production. But the short one has a very fat (around 1/4") shank. The handle is old thin and rusty, but still might be useful.

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Re: Flea market "skeleton" keys

Postby GWiens2001 » 6 Dec 2020 19:24

They can be useful. I have used both those types before numerous times. Have had to thin shanks, drill holes in the ends for barrel keys and modify length, height and thickness of the blades. Good find at 50 cents each!

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