Spare keys

[ChallengerRN]

Originally Posted by tcopeland

Had a set of door keys make by a local locksmith.

Was the locksmith able to make a key when you didn't have one to go with??

Russell

[tcopeland]

No, I had the set to go by.
Didn't ask if they could make them without the originals.

[ChallengerRN]

The OP had none to go by. I always wondered if the locksmith could make a set just using the lock??

Russell

[ga traveler]

Originally Posted by ChallengerRN

The OP had none to go by. I always wondered if the locksmith could make a set just using the lock??

Russell

We had a couple made at our lot without the key. They stick a blank key in the lock. Turn it and look at marks on the blank. Then file down the key until there is no more marks on the key. (The tumblers that are stopping the key from turning leave a mark on the key blank.)

[ChallengerRN]

Ok. Good info.

Russell