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DIY Key copying machines

PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2011 1:21 pm
by ChemicalRobot
Saw this picture earlier: http://i.imgur.com/n4j6E.jpg

What are your guys' take on it?

Re: DIY Key copying machines

PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2011 1:48 pm
by james504
copy bump keys!!! cuz the store won't...LOL

Re: DIY Key copying machines

PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2011 2:05 pm
by the lockpickkid
Well, it says "guaranteed accuracy" How can anybody make such a claim? I get worn out keys all the time that people want to get duplicated, some I have to recut to code, how is this machine any different than Wal-Mart?? I was in there just the other day and there was a guy pissed off because the clerk cut him a duplicate and it didn't work, this machine can't be the "all that" Thats my opinion. Duplicate a worn out key = get a brand new worn out key.

Re: DIY Key copying machines

PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2011 4:35 pm
by Alera
I personally think that would make a few people mad, for sure :P

Re: DIY Key copying machines

PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2011 5:07 pm
by aoyue2702
james504 wrote:copy bump keys!!! cuz the store won't...LOL


I copied a set of bumpkeys at walmart once. Costed me less than I originally paid for them (only 1.50 per key)

Re: DIY Key copying machines

PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2011 6:20 pm
by jeffmoss26
Take the trained operator out of the equation...sure...I think it's a stupid idea. I cut a lot of keys every day at the hardware store...

Re: DIY Key copying machines

PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2011 11:16 pm
by mdc5150
As it is I have people telling me they tried to have a key cut at wal-mart only to get home and realize it does not work. I like it because it will send more people to a locksmith to get the job done right.

Re: DIY Key copying machines

PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 7:27 pm
by m0ose
mdchurchill wrote:As it is I have people telling me they tried to have a key cut at wal-mart only to get home and realize it does not work. I like it because it will send more people to a locksmith to get the job done right.


Oh so true. The saddest thing is when even the Locksmith sucks at his job. Once my father had a key for his truck cut by a locksmith at his job (he works at a state university) because his key was so worn out. The locksmith cut him a duplicate and sent him on his way. Sure enough it didn't work. It's a shame when a locksmith doesn't take pride in his work.

Re: DIY Key copying machines

PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 11:22 pm
by thelockoutguys
Chemrobot. I got a smal ilco model 27a ill sell ya cheap if your looking for a cheap duplicator. Also have a 9160 speedex for sale too. Might have more but ive have to look around.

Re: DIY Key copying machines

PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 1:31 am
by MBI
thelockoutguys wrote:Chemrobot. I got a smal ilco model 27a ill sell ya cheap if your looking for a cheap duplicator. Also have a 9160 speedex for sale too. Might have more but ive have to look around.


I love my Speedex. Darn accurate for such an inexpensive machine.