How to make a copy of the key

For the manufacture of the duplicate key , you will need to match the shape and size of ingots-blanks, a set of files and needle files, as well as skills bench skills.

The first way to make a copy of the key, concerns the so-called "English" flat keys. Take the workpiece and carefully aligning with the original key clamp in locksmith vise.

Files of different cross-sectional shape and size to consistently choose the metal in the billet. The original key is a kind of template. A specialist workshop this process is performed on the machine within minutes. It is possible, if you have a process of removing the copy key will take significantly more time.

Check you have made a new key in the lock. If it is unlocked with the effort, again align the copy key with the original and bring copy to mind. This job requires certain skills with the plumbing tool.

For another way of removing the copy with the key you'll need clay. Take a block of clay from an ordinary child's set for modeling. The original key attach to the flat surface of the clay bar and press it to half the thickness of the key.

Turn the key and do the same again, making a key depression in the clay with the other end of the bar. You now have a full cast of original key. This method, incidentally, can often be seen in detective and spy movies.

Now it is small – you should use all of those Handtools to bring a suitable size prepared in advance the blank into conformity with the mold. The cast need to from time to time to attach to it a copy and check the new key according to the original. Ideally, all projections and depressions on the duplicate copy must exactly match the "native".

A copy of the key ready. Check it out at the castle and try not to lose.