Creating a key for an old lock?

[Sabby]

Hahaha no problem;) i thought it was very cool to make a plastic key, ofcourse i realised fast it wasn't going to work

[capt.dunc]

the size of the stem, and of the bit can be measured from outside of the lock. so get a blank with the right size stem and a larger bit, then cut the bit down to the corect size. it may seem obvious to the old pros, but if you can grip the bit, not the stem, when cutting it down then you're less likely to weaken the blank where the bit is attached. then you could try impressioning or if you can remove the lock then open it up and look at the warding.
http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=7620

[zeke79]

Keys of this sort can be easily made from brass rod and a couple pieces of brass flat stock. Simply buy the closest diameter you can of the round stock that fits the keyway. Cut to desired length then silver solder one of your pieces of flat stock to the round stock to form you bit area of the key. The second piece of flat stock should be formed into the desired shape for the bow of the key and then silver soldered on.

Blue dog keys as posted above is likely your best bet to find an actual blank but the method I posted above will allow you to easily make a few blanks if you do not have any luck finding a source of blanks. Plus it is quite fun to build a working key from scratch .

[kostassk8]

i use this key for my door locks
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