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997PA key blanks

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997PA key blanks

Postby JMC » 1 Oct 2015 22:21

I'm not well versed in the hobby, so bear with me. I have a few old Yale 840 locks that take the 997PA blank. Would finding original Yale blanks (8FL?) be like finding a unicorn?

Thanks in advance.

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Re: 997PA key blanks

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Re: 997PA key blanks

Postby JMC » 2 Oct 2015 15:15

Is it true that these are a restricted key blank not readily available to the public, or perhaps my local locksmith just didn't want to order them?
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Re: 997PA key blanks

Postby Squelchtone » 2 Oct 2015 15:37

JMC wrote:Is it true that these are a restricted key blank not readily available to the public, or perhaps my local locksmith just didn't want to order them?


see here: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=43978#p367341
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Re: 997PA key blanks

Postby Evan » 2 Oct 2015 15:42

JMC wrote:Is it true that these are a restricted key blank not readily available to the public, or perhaps my local locksmith just didn't want to order them?


I don't believe that it is a restricted key section,

When you want OEM blanks you have to order them in box quantities. (100 pcs)

When you order keyblanks from ilco, you can get a baggie of 10 pcs.

If you were fine with buying 100 then ask the locksmith to order the blanks through their supply chain, if you wanted only a few then you will have to settle for Ilco blanks or seek out loose odds and ends from wherever you can find someone that possesses them.

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Re: 997PA key blanks

Postby jeffmoss26 » 2 Oct 2015 17:55

I have a very small amount of original 8FL blanks, I may be persuaded to part with a few. OP, send me a PM.
Also - All the blanks I see come in boxes of 50; but my suppliers have a minimum order of 10 blanks when it's something they stock.
The Yale blanks came in boxes of 36, they are older than me lol
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