Any opinions on the Hpc Mini Speedex

[mojomojo]

I have just stared as a locksmith not too long ago and bought this economical key cutter.....has anyone here owned this before and have any opinion on it and how long i should expect to last(I use may be like 4 times a week)

[Varjeal]

I recently had cause to use one of these that had been purchased by a local hotel. I would highly advise saving up as quickly as possible for a better quality machine if you intend on using it for business.

Look for a key cutter that has 4-way jaws to be better able to hold a variety of key types.

[mojomojo]

hey varjeal,
thansk for your reply....i believe these have 4way jaws

[ComTech]

mojomojo
I own the HPC Mini Speedex, as well as the foley 200 that came with my course. I think the Mini Speedex is built a lot better than the FB200 and it will consistentily cut keys with .001.
I would want a more powerful machine, at least the next model up with the larger motor if I were cutting a lot of keys. My Mini Speedex does have the 4 way jaws on it.
I use the Mini Speedex for my duplicating and the FB200 for an ocassional code key. (I have the digital micrometers on mine)
My machines get light use, at the present time this is a hobby more than anything else. (friends and family)
In NC you have to pass a state certification test and be licensed by the state before you can do locksmithing as a business.

[HeadHunterCEO]

I have a mini speedex in my work truck and also one in my personal truck.

simple effective and consistent

[mojomojo]

I have had it now for about 2 months and it works great...it just needs to calibrated here and there but not to often.....I alaso now have a HPC punch