Key Cut

Cutting keys seems like a straightforward task. It is why many untrained people attempt to DIY the process, especially with a key cutting machine. If you wish to do it yourself, here are a few essential tips:

Use the original key if possible.

If you haven’t lost the original key, you may be in luck. You can get better results when you have the original in hand. It is because you can follow the original key for cutting, which presents the highest accuracy. On the other hand, using a duplicate key to make another spare key will only create differences. These differences, no matter how minute, can render the key ineffective.

Know the type of key you are working on.

There are two main types of keys, regular and high-security keys. In most cases, you can have a regular key cut anywhere, including your home or shop. These regular keys include mortise (Chubb) and cylinder (Yale) locks.

Meanwhile, high-security keys are more complex. They are used in circumstances where high security is required, as the name suggests. Often, these keys are installed in houses, commercial spaces and warehouses, among others.
Cutting a high-security key on your own is not simple. You need to have a code number from the card where you purchased the key. Some keys, though, can be cut even when you do not have another key to duplicate.

Make sure you have the correct blank.

Residential keys can be easy to copy if you have the right blank. Most DIYers, however, do not have different key blanks to choose from. They just go with whatever they can find, which reduces the accuracy of the duplicate.
Do not forget to test the key after cutting. You may think that the key works because it looks the same as the key you wanted to copy. Try the duplicate several times, especially if you plan to leave the house and use the new key from now on. You do not want to get locked out because of your failed attempt to duplicate the old key.

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