Ford 10 cut tryout/master keys

Bob De Weese

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Apr 8, 1998, 3:00:00 AM4/8/98

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I'm thinking of getting a set of tryout keys for ten cut fords. I know
this came up about a month ago but I didn't follow the thread.

Do they work _**reliably**_?

Is it just a matter of putting them in one at a time and trying until
one turns, or will I have to wiggle, jiggle, use vice grips, etc., then
fiddle around to make a good working key?

Who's keys/system works best on _ignitions_? (doors are no problem I
have an Easy Reader.)

Bobby
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Bob De Weese
Certified Professional Locksmith
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LEEDOBBS

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Apr 9, 1998, 3:00:00 AM4/9/98

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Bob
What are you doing here?
go Here to check out my keys, you don't need to "jiggle" them
I can cut you a set for ignition only
http://members.aol.com/leedobbs/try.html
Everett
see you on clearstar

Keyman28

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Apr 9, 1998, 3:00:00 AM4/9/98

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Bobby,
Here's how we do it. I use a combination of things. I have a set of precut keys
that the 5th through 10th cuts are already done according to code. It was a
little expensive and time consuming, but worth it. I pull the door lock cut the
door key, get the appropriate box with that locks 5th and 6th cut, ie. 32,54,
and try them in the ignition. It generally takes me 10 to 15 minutes to make
keys for these cars from start to finish. Now for those damned Crown Vics and
others you can't get the door lock out of, I use AeroLocks 10 cut tryouts for
the doors. I've used them for several years and they work great. No jiggling
just insert and turn. It also has a chart to use to get the exact cuts, then I
get the appropriate box of 5th and 6th cut keys and get the ignition. I also
have the ignition set for those times when we encounter a worn ignition. They
work well also. David Parrot at AeroLock is a very fine young man and he stands
behind his product. If you don't like it, tell him. He'll take it back. We
visited him on vacation and he took my family and I to lunch and explained his
part of our industry. He took us to McDonald's, but other than that it was a
good expierence :o)
Call him Bobby. He is the BEST in the industry. Cut those ignition keys. You'll
be glad you did.Takes about 11 boxes of H-60 key blanks. Well worth the
investment.
If I can help let me know.
Danny Williams
Danny's Locksmith Service
Fayetteville, NC

Lockman

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Apr 11, 1998, 3:00:00 AM4/11/98

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On Wed, 08 Apr 1998 18:06:12 -0400, Bob De Weese <bear...@erols.com>
wrote:

I've used try-out keys on several 10 cut ignitions. These ignition
locks appear to be quite sloppy as usually more than one key will work
the ignition.

Charley

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Apr 13, 1998, 3:00:00 AM4/13/98

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--- Shiva --- wrote:

> I have to agree, there are SOME locks that instead of 1 key of a group
> working, you will have 3 or 4 keys-ALL getting the lock to turn..very
> nicely, too..
> Sometimes then its a matter of PULL it out and see what's wrong with
> it.. and/or take it down and see who put what in it for cuts...

UNLESS its an original cylinder, in which the spring retainer can't be
staked back on due to its design....

My feeling is that the try key sets and 1/2 depth (aero) sets may NOT be
successful with replacement locks which may be randomly coded by the
locksmith to a code OTHER than one which is a "real" ford code.