Making keys for old lever padlocks
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:21 am
I have been trying to make keys for some old lever padlocks that I have acquired over the past number of years that use flat steel keys.
I am trying to make the key blanks from flat plate material.
I have tried to impression some keys from various materials including brass plate, stainless steel, heavy brick strapping and various other steel but all have proven to be unsatisfactory as they bend or break too easily.
I need help in obtaining material that is strong enough to withstand the twisting and jiggling when I try to impression the blank.
Do any of you have any suggestions as to the best material to use and a source for this.
I live in Canada so a Canadian source would be preferable but any source will do.
Thanks in advance.
I am trying to make the key blanks from flat plate material.
I have tried to impression some keys from various materials including brass plate, stainless steel, heavy brick strapping and various other steel but all have proven to be unsatisfactory as they bend or break too easily.
I need help in obtaining material that is strong enough to withstand the twisting and jiggling when I try to impression the blank.
Do any of you have any suggestions as to the best material to use and a source for this.
I live in Canada so a Canadian source would be preferable but any source will do.
Thanks in advance.