Hello, I made this tool to work on 8 cut Ford ignitions, but it is useful for working on standard lock cylinders too. Here is a link to my web page: [link] Dave D
I'm a complete novice with keys. I need to make a copy of a sargent key, but I'm having trouble identifying the model. Is there anyway to tell the difference or is it only the thickness of the key. Also, it's a weird key shape. I think it's a 5-pin key. I'm not to sure. Any help with identification would be greatly appreciated. Thank you... more »
Does any one out there know of a spacer for a key machine for cutting a Best key? My key machine sets off of the shoulder and there is no shoulder on a Best key. I have an idea on how to build one, but if there is one out there already made, why should I take the time to re-invent the wheel. Thanks in advance for any assistance.... more »
Just this week at the dealership where I work I encountered my first "codeable" lock cylinder in a tailgate handle on a GM pickup. It worked as advertised, but damned if I know how! I'll try to get my hands on the old cylinder when it clears warranty processing and see if I can get it apart and figure out what's going on in there. But in... more »
Had two keys cut for a local church organ console recently. The lock was a 50+ year old cylinder cabinet lock (British made). Maker (Century) long since defunct (-> Yale - > Racal -> ASSA Abloy), so ETAS (similarly defunct) standard cylinder blank (Silca ETA1) used with top edge shaved down (the plug diameter was slightly larger than... more »
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You locked your keys in *where*?
