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So I'm trying to learn the tricks to this, so bear with me a bit. I'll be posting my cutaways that work. Hopefully in time I'll be able to present better and cleaner ones.
I will post photos on a regular basis whenever I complete one.

Cutaway #1:
A Schlage 5-pin cylinder. Being my first attempt I'd say it isn't terrible, but it's far from perfect. The shear line is somewhat visible on this one, but the last pin is hidden unfortunately.


Cutaway #2:
A 6-pin Corbin-Russwin I got from Selim a few months back. Has security pins and you can see the whole shear line.

Very nice! I am SO looking forward to more!!

Great stuff Chem! Looking forward to seeing all the stuff you do.

Here is my most recent one that I made from a lock that I got from selim's care package. I tried to go for a much more "skeletal" look on this one. It is missing the pins in the 6th chamber right now because it is a 5-pin key and I have no extra 6-pin keys.

I'm still learning what I can get away with (in regards to cutting depth) but it's starting to come along.

looking good

wow thats great work buddy! im waiting on my xmas gift to have a start at this (tools)

what did you use to cut away the major brass? dremel? file?

either way looking great

He has a mini mill.

Good job they look great

Had plans to post more this past weekend but all of my >1mm end mills are snapped. More are on the way though.

i need your adress to send locks

Most recent one here. First time cutting the plug also. I'm starting to learn some nice tricks to make it go more smoothly





It isn't perfect, but it's probably the best one I've done so far. I'll probably re-cut the shell since I messed up a bit on the 6th pin chamber. We'll see.

those look wicked Chem. , better every time !

I hope to get one or two of them, keep up the good work. - -

DAMN those are lookin' nice!

Thanks for the nice words, guys!
I cut a new shell for it, so now it's much more precise and free of wrong cuts. Still needs some emery cloth taken to it, but other than that it's done.

Man o man! I don't think you can take much more out of a lock and still leave it in a functional state! That's beautiful!! Keep it up & PLEASE keep sharin'