Bumpkey making: Correct Depth?

[Olcaytug]

I really exercised too much! The keys werebroken due to the repeated torque I applied! Furhermore my finger has a violet color now (Due to thousands of accidental hits). As the number increases, small forcess can make enourmous damage!

you broke three keys?

you are definately hitting them too hard in this case...

have you seen the videos I posted recently regarding bumping?

I have found that whilst it relies on some luck to a certain extent 10 strikes or less are are usualy all that's needed to bump the lock.

I can bump the lock 1 out of 3 times as long as it is in my hands and I turn it clockwise Otherwise the precentage of succesful hits drops to 1%!

I watched the videos after I read your post and it really helped. Now I'm hitting more mildly. Although it seemed impossible to bump with such a small force, actually it is easier.

I concluded that the reason is the roughly cut keys. Because more than unsuccesful hits, I usually end up with a half turned key. Some of the pins easily set but the others stops the lock.

Today I will try to get a proffessionally cut key set from a locksmith. I will tell him that I'm planning to use the keys on a project at the university. I hope he will believe me after seeing my ID card as an assitant at the faculty of mechanical engineering

Regards...

[Olcaytug]

Ugly or crude does not matter. If your spacing is correct, it will work. I put the guide together using those tools as not everyone has access to a code cutting machine.

You are absulutely right! I only reccomend to use the side of a square file once and for all, instead of one flat file for cutting and one round file for rounding

Regards...

[skold]

Maybe i would write a guide or make a video on making perfect bumpkeys using tools such as files etc.

BUT.


I am suffering from Lazy Disorder.

[skold]

Oh and where your schlagschlüssel made from soft brass key/keyblanks?

[Olcaytug]

Oh and where your schlagschlüssel made from soft brass key/keyblanks?

"schlagschlüssel = ?" I couldn't understand.. Sorry

[skold]

Bumpkeys

[Fah_Cue]

ooo skold mr technical

[skold]

Actually i am Mr. Not so Linguistically challenged.

[bbishop762]

End of the day, last words, always true....gotta keep a soft hand on the lock. Of all the operators I´ve trained in the last ten years, woman have been the best pickers. Put away your man hands....only for surrep. ent.

[Chucklz]

schlagschlüssel

Schlag means to hit or beat. It also is a common austrian contraction of Schlagobers, meaning whipped cream. Its usually not sweetened, but really makes your Sachertorte delicious

chlüssel = key

I think the dutch is .. klopshluetel (my spelling is almost certainly incorrect)

Languages are fun.

[illusion]

Suce ma grosse bite

Languages are cool...

[brian_cusick]

How can I determine the correct depths of a 999 key? Is it the depth that applies no pressure to the pins while touching them?

Help please

here is a video of me bumping an era lock with home made bump key http://www.youtube.com?watch?v=WexoP5ZDWgg

[brian_cusick]

here is 1 of my home made bump keys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WexoP5ZDWgg

[jordyh]

I think the dutch is .. klopshluetel (my spelling is almost certainly incorrect)

Languages are fun.

You were close.

Dutch for "Bump key" is "Klopsleutel" (litterally: Knock-key).
You got it righ phonetically though, and you're right on one thing:
Languages are fun indeed.


Yours,

Jordy

[Gordon]

Wow dude this is quite cool! Im going to try and make a 999 key. How many pins does it have to be?
Also How should i tell the key maker to make the key?