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Key Bitting Dimensions

A skill known and practiced for years by seasoned locksmiths, impressioning a working key from a blank is a popular new addition in locksport circles everywhere. Get your blanks and Pippin files and get busy!

Key Bitting Dimensions

Postby Jim Cook » 29 Feb 2020 15:00

I have a template that can be used to determine height of the bitting from the bottom of the blade. Is there something that tells me the dimension from the shoulder to the center if each bitting?
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Re: Key Bitting Dimensions

Postby femurat » 29 Feb 2020 17:06

Look for depth and space diagrams.

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Re: Key Bitting Dimensions

Postby jeffmoss26 » 29 Feb 2020 19:07

key bitting specifications on LockReference.com
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Re: Key Bitting Dimensions

Postby Safecrackin Sammy » 29 Feb 2020 19:28

If you are asking how to measure the spacing cut to cut on any given cut key, the easiest answer is with a pocket optical comparator. Think of a magnifying glass but the glass is etched with a ruler. Bout $100 bucks online.
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