dremel bump keys

[lolbat]

I just got a dremel for my birthday and I want to know how to make bump keys with it. I am new with a Dremel. Should I use a template, I know nothing about bump keys. Thanks in advance.

[nhoj_yelbom]

file them by hand, they turn out better

[uklockpicker]

You got a dremal for your birthday ha ha i like it ! Just use files buddy warding & needing files should do it

[james504]

ive made bump keys with both files and a dremel the ones with a file come out better and work alot better!!

[lolbat]

thanks guys!

[clearmoon247]

Not to bring back a dead thread,but, when it comes to making bump keys, i personally feel i have more control with a dremel than with files. For me, i use a 1/8" tungsten carbide tip and at each cut point on a currently cut key, slowly and evenly cut each bit to the lowest possible level, making sure that both the peaks and valleys are level across the key, so all the tips are the same height and the valleys are the same depth. The 1/8" bit seems to be the perfect width to cut. With that, ive been able to make a master m1, schlage sc1, and kwikset kw1 bump key that all work quite well.
here is a pic of the keys ive made.

[Alaphablue]

I have to echo other members files are best you have so much more control .

[ChancoNOLLAVES]

I like to mark out my pin spacing, then use the dremel to cut tiny notches to help keep the file where it needs to be, I always F up my bump keys when I don't use the 'Cheater" notch method. Helps me get the initial spacing down, also it helps when starting with the file to not make miss strokes.