OldddffAASSTT the Spin Master Extraordinaire and American Lock Slayer
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Location: Michigan
Key Blank Questions
With it has come a great many questions in regards to key blanks, profiles, prices, catalogs, etc.
This is all new to me. And if I have so many questions... I thought others might as well. So here's the thread for it: ASK AWAY!!
Whether it's a stupid question, or something more advanced - the more questions posed & answers given, the more we all learn.
So here's just a couple of the many questions I have:
1. Key blank reference catalogs: Most locksmiths probably have a fair number of these. As a hobbiest on a
limited budget though, could I still cover alot of ground with just 1, 2, or 3 of these catalogs? And if so...
which ones should I purchase, and how/where do I go about getting them?
At this point, I see codes and they're all greek to me. For all I know, I could be purchasing a blank with
a profile I'm apt to never even encounter! And as far as looking at a keyway and knowing what key I
need to get for it?.... haven't a clue. lol
2. Fair prices for blanks?: Again, as a hobbiest I haven't the budget, nor the need to buy in bulk.
After looking around quite a bit, anything between 20 and 30 cents per blank seems to be a decent price?
For example, I've been fighting with myself for a few days now about purchasing this lot of blanks....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300728755360?ss ... 1438.l2649
169 Russwin & Corbin assortment.... seems to be a nice variety of profiles... and comes to roughly 25 cents/blank.
This same seller has a number of other key blank lots that I've also been looking at.
Thanks in advance for any help you may have for me.