First warded lock impressioning

[NinjaLlama]

Bought a Slaymaker padlock on eBay and it did not have a key. So I decided to try and impression my first key. This warded lock was fairly easy to impression and the key is still a work in progress, but here is what I have accomplished so far. I still need to shape the bow of the key and polish it.


Rough initial key blank cut from steel bar stock


After first impression and filing


After second impression and filing


Success!

This was a very entertaining process so I imagine I will have to try to impression some other locks I have.

[GWiens2001]

Congratulations in your first impressioned warded lock, NinjaLlama. It can be a challenge with different locks, but warded locks are a great place to start. That Slaymaker looks like it is in good condition. Great addition to your collection.

Gordon

[NinjaLlama]

The shackle was rusted fairly badly when I received it, although letting it soak in some evaporust for a couple hours really helped it out.

[cheerIO]

Nice Job and beautiful lock.