key cutting

by **funky__monk** » 25 Jun 2005 1:14

i am wanting to know how to cut keys... without damageing the lock but i havent been able to find anything but stuff on impressioning... if you can help please do

by **Chrispy** » 25 Jun 2005 1:49

You can either cut to code, impression a blank, or re-key the lock. Without a key cutting machine, it is tedious and time-consuming and the $4 you give Mr Minit is well worth it to save you the hassle!!

by **oaksy** » 25 Jun 2005 2:51

Some nice guy is selling a key cutting machine and about 1000 blank in the forsale forum...
Regards
Oaksy :wink:

by **Grudge** » 25 Jun 2005 3:58

If you are looking for impressioning just search LP101, tons of stuff. Plus here is http://www.gregmiller.net/locks/impress.html a link.

by **funky__monk** » 25 Jun 2005 21:20

yeah i know there is stuff on ipressioning... i dont know how to cut to code tho can someone explain it to me thats what i was hopeing someone could tell me

by **Chrispy** » 26 Jun 2005 2:10

Cutting to code requires either space and depth keys or a lot of patience. One uses space and depth keys to file each cut into the correct key blank. Normally this is done on a key cutting machine, but it seems you don't have one. If you need the cut depths go to:

http://www.dlaco.com/spacing/spacing.htm

Also, to cut to code, you need to know the cut code (ie. 34221, etc.) or have the key. Hope this helps.

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