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DIY Impressioning Handle

PostPosted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 1:29 pm
by KokomoLock
First off this is not my idea, I stole it from DAZ over at dbc lock forum, thanks for the great idea. I picked up this windshield removing tool from Harbor Freight for the low price of 12.99. Remove the metal cutter and BAM, you have a great impressioning handle. Works great, the key won't even move once you have it secured with the screw. One note, the space is not quite wide enough for a key so I had to use a file and open it up a little.

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Re: DIY Impressioning Handle

PostPosted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 1:58 pm
by uklockpicker
That looks like a gr8 idea - infact the two just go together great picture the key blank looks as snug as a bug in a rug

Re: DIY Impressioning Handle

PostPosted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 2:05 pm
by nhoj_yelbom
seen that before, nice to know hf sells them

Re: DIY Impressioning Handle

PostPosted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 3:26 am
by darkhorse
got one myself off dbc and they work a treat....Mine has been modified with another hole drilled and tapped just in front of the screw that goes through the bow with a grub screw to make sure nothing moves...

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Re: DIY Impressioning Handle

PostPosted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 1:50 pm
by uklockpicker
Nice minor adjustments for half the price of the original tool - great idea's all round :cool:

Re: DIY Impressioning Handle

PostPosted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 1:57 pm
by uklockpicker
The handle thats left over just says bump hammer to me - stick a plastic stopper/rubber on it

Re: DIY Impressioning Handle

PostPosted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 7:45 am
by darkhorse
uklockpicker wrote:The handle thats left over just says bump hammer to me - stick a plastic stopper/rubber on it



Now thats a good idea too :hammering:

Re: DIY Impressioning Handle

PostPosted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:04 am
by magician59
Very nice! I often use my HPC code machine to make my cuts, when impressioning. Looks like this handle can stay on the key during the process.