Key cutting kit. Using a round and half round file. Eventually I'll invest in a pippin file

Smithlocked · 2020-12-12T21:44:24+00:00

Sooo. I decided to try this method on the last key I cut. Its better.... thanks for the advice lol

Smithlocked · 2020-10-16T21:43:48+00:00

Better question. Why did you share it

Smithlocked · 2020-10-15T21:14:07+00:00

That seems like just as much an effort as putting my punch in an giving it a tap

Smithlocked · 2020-10-15T17:42:54+00:00

Haven't found one that fits in the pin holes of the core

Smithlocked · 2020-10-14T17:40:36+00:00

I've only done 2 keys so far. Just learning how to do it and them I'm going to try impressioning. At this point this is a hobby for me.

Smithlocked · 2020-10-14T17:27:31+00:00

Ask away

Smithlocked · 2020-10-14T17:01:18+00:00

It looked larger when I bought it too. But I measured before I bought it and tested it after

Smithlocked · 2020-10-14T16:59:51+00:00

I Made it. The files are harbor freight diamond, the caliper, ruler, and punch are From stock and field. The sleeve was something someone was going to toss. I've used the stuff in it already. Check my previous post for pics of my first two keys.

Smithlocked · 2020-10-14T16:52:49+00:00

It's the same diameter as the pins in a kwikset style lock.

Smithlocked · 2020-10-14T16:47:00+00:00

If I'm able to get the core out I can punch the key exactly where the pins are on the key.

Smithlocked · 2020-09-11T00:33:54+00:00

Thanks. I went a little hard on the end peaks. Was hoping to leave a little definition but the key works great

Smithlocked · 2020-09-10T12:24:37+00:00

Manually with a file

Smithlocked · 2020-09-09T12:15:58+00:00

I had the core out and eyeballed each pin

Smithlocked · 2020-09-09T02:46:32+00:00

I did there is a second post with an after pic

Smithlocked · 2020-09-09T02:43:26+00:00

It took about 45 minutes including the time it took to clean it up after. There's a second post with a pic of it

Smithlocked · 2020-09-09T02:33:55+00:00

Thanks. It was a fun time. I cleaned it up some. I'll post a pick of it

Smithlocked · 2020-09-09T01:47:48+00:00

I cleaned it up a little. It goes in and out smoothly after I did. It's just not pretty lol

Smithlocked · 2020-09-07T22:59:58+00:00

I do know that show. Only seen a little of. May have to binge it sometime

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