Bitting numbers.

[MrKasserne]

What is bitting numbers (i thnk its called that) like : 16339

What does it mean

And how do i know which number the bitting is

[HallisChalmers]

What is bitting numbers (i thnk its called that) like : 16339

What does it mean

And how do i know which number the bitting is

"Bittting numbers" are the numbers stamped on a key that show the pin depths (in the tumbler) and thus allow the locksmith to cut the key blank on a cutting machine to make a new key.

[MrKasserne]

Ahh okay thanks

[the lockpickkid]

sometimes the numbers stamped on a key, will be like pk629, this is a code, code software will tell you what the bitting numbers are and what blank, in this case, a metal tool box on my pickup, with all my expensive tools in it, also a 32 magnum under the front seat!

sometimes the numbers stamped on a key, will be like pk629, this is a code, code software will tell you what the bitting numbers are and what blank, in this case, a metal tool box on my pickup, with all my expensive tools in it, also a 32 magnum under the front seat!

PK629 is a key code. This is an Indirect code, meaning it does not show anything that directly corresponds with the bitting of the key.
(Example: Code PK629 could have cuts 13321)

41694 however, stamped on a Kwikset key is a Direct code. This is the exact cutting code, or the Bitting of the key.


"Bitting" = Cuts on the key.

[quaiboi]

ok for example....the key code is 58137..(sorry i cant use gutterclwn's example coz it will be confusing).....ok the number 5 is the bitting nearest to the handle/bow/the part where u hold?.......and the number 7 is the furthest from the handle/bow/the part where u hold?..so it's the first bitting that enters the lockwhen u insert the key

not sure if it was the Qn u asked....but still....additional info is no harm

PK629 is a key code. This is an Indirect code, meaning it does not show anything that directly corresponds with the bitting of the key.
(Example: Code PK629 could have cuts 13321)

[the lockpickkid]

ok for example....the key code is 58137..(sorry i cant use gutterclwn's example coz it will be confusing).....ok the number 5 is the bitting nearest to the handle/bow/the part where u hold?.......and the number 7 is the furthest from the handle/bow/the part where u hold?..so it's the first bitting that enters the lockwhen u insert the key

not sure if it was the Qn u asked....but still....additional info is no harm

PK629 is a key code. This is an Indirect code, meaning it does not show anything that directly corresponds with the bitting of the key.
(Example: Code PK629 could have cuts 13321)

Yep, that is true, but.... flat steel keys, for safe deposit boxes and such, always are coded from tip to bow, and if somebody can help me out!!! I think there are a few other regular keys that are coded this way as well??

[.45cal]

If I had to guess a key that is tip stopped eg. Best would be numbed from tip to bow but again just a guess.