Tubular key cutter

[Eyes_Only]

Anyone used this tubular key machine before? http://www.pickntools.com/index.php?act ... ductId=344

Its kind of a copy of the HPC unit I'm pretty sure, although I've heard somewhere before that it actually has some better features than the one put out by HPC. I was wondering if this device can cut accurately enough to produce a decent key.

I was gonna get a Herty Gerty but if this machine works right I'd rather get the KLOM version and save some money.

[lock2006]

I am thinking about getting one of this tubular key cutter
but would like to hear from peoples feedback about this key cutter
or if anyone used this tubular key machine before
thanks.

[Eyes_Only]

If I wasn't so short on cash that I could spend recklessly, I would just take the risk and buy one to see how it works but I got too many bills to pay and no income coming in at the moment.

[lock2006]

If I wasn't so short on cash that I could spend recklessly, I would just take the risk and buy one to see how it works but I got too many bills to pay and no income coming in at the moment.

Tell me about it Eyes_Only. I am on the same boat now
the economy may get better soon
i hope

[unlisted]

heh here is what happens when I goto that link:

The store is currently offline for 28 days for maintenance. Please visit again soon.

PicknTools.com

[thelockpickkid]

heh here is what happens when I goto that link:

The store is currently offline for 28 days for maintenance. Please visit again soon.

PicknTools.com

Yep, Obama fired the CEO, they should be back in 28 days!!!

[straightpick]

Can't go wrong with the Hurdy Gurty. Cuts code, right offset, left offset and different diameters I believe.

[Eyes_Only]

I think I just found out that this machine only does 7 pin center and nothing else. Hmm, starting to reconsider if that can be confirmed.

[lock2006]

Thast's what i found out too,they can only cut 7 pin not the 8 pin.
i am not sure of this,but if anybody here got one of this tubular key cutter
please let us know thanks.


http://www.lockpicks.com/pocket-cut-up- ... utter.aspx

[Eyes_Only]

The real ones from HPC will cut offsets but maybe not with the Asia made one. I'm gonna ask around and try to find out what the real deal is.

[WOT]

Make sure parts are readily available before you buy. I have trouble getting parts for Framon, even the belt.

Shops tend to only carry HPC parts.

[keysman]

Make sure parts are readily available before you buy. I have trouble getting parts for Framon, even the belt.

Shops tend to only carry HPC parts.

Have you tried contacting framon directly? Phil ( son of the inventor ) is VERY helpful.
http://www.framon.com/lckindex.html

[thelockoutguys]

Couldnt view the picture but if your talking about the chinese version of the hpc pocket cut up it only does the standard and not the off like the hpc..under a hundred versus $300..what do you need it to do and much much do you need it... Good tool for every now and again...if you you make a lot of tubular keys i would get the hpc...i have a ...think its klom chinese version and it works fine...but for $68 it does the basics.

[Eyes_Only]

I've heard that the Herty Gerty was a better machine so I might save up for that one instead of HPC.

[keysman]

I've heard that the Herty Gerty was a better machine so I might save up for that one instead of HPC.

I used the HPC a few years back... what a PIA .. I learned many years ago on the Herty Gerty and found it to be a much easier and more accurate machine.. I can NEVER remember making a key for the " offset " locks ... maybe they just don't come my way.... but I don't think they are very common