10 Blade Tumbler vs. F/Blade Tumbler?
Posted:
Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:34 pm
by railtech
If this is in the wrong topic, my apologize.
First: It seems to me that wafer tumbler and blade tumber are the same thing. Am I mistaken?
Second, and my real question: What's the difference between a 10 blade tumbler and an "F/Blade" or "F Blade" tumbler? I understand what the 10 blade is; but I have no clue what an F-blade tumbler is. Can anyone explain? I'm seeing this terminology on American Lock padlocks.
Re: 10 Blade Tumbler vs. F/Blade Tumbler?
Posted:
Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:11 pm
by Lockman4783
Here is a bit of intel I have gathered on your post here.
http://www.google.com/patents/US4320638
Re: 10 Blade Tumbler vs. F/Blade Tumbler?
Posted:
Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:36 am
by MBI
Not sure it answers OP's question, but nevertheless it's a cool patent. I didn't read it, just looked at the pics (that's my level of intelligence) but it looks like the Lockwood V7.
Re: 10 Blade Tumbler vs. F/Blade Tumbler?
Posted:
Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:18 pm
by railtech
MBI wrote:Not sure it answers OP's question, but nevertheless it's a cool patent. I didn't read it, just looked at the pics (that's my level of intelligence) but it looks like the Lockwood V7.
Yeah, I don't think that's related to what I was looking at/asking about. I don't think I've seen American Locks with that type of "Y" keyway.
Re: 10 Blade Tumbler vs. F/Blade Tumbler?
Posted:
Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:28 am
by jeffmoss26
Can you post a link to where you're seeing this terminology from American Lock?
Re: 10 Blade Tumbler vs. F/Blade Tumbler?
Posted:
Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:38 am
by 10ringo10
need the link..if you can post it that would help alot.
Re: 10 Blade Tumbler vs. F/Blade Tumbler?
Posted:
Sat Feb 09, 2013 9:53 pm
by railtech
Sure, I can show you websites of what I mean...
This mentions "blade" tumblers. I understand what this is:
http://www.americanlock.com/pdfs/A-004_Service_Manual_2012.pdfWhat I don't understand is the difference here:
F/Blade example:
http://shop.neobits.com/american_lock_abt_key_d642_cut_key_f_blade_tumbler_1031010203.php10 Blade Lock:
http://www.alexgs.com/product/american-lock-l50kd.htmlMore specifically, if we go to one of these industrial sites and search for a specific key pattern, often two results come, as in:
F/Blade:
http://shop.neobits.com/american_lock_abt_key_e523_cut_key_f_blade_tumblere523_inactive_key_w_am_103665868.php10 blade:
http://shop.neobits.com/american_lock_l50ka_e523_10_blade_tumbler_security_ia_padlock_key_1031061457.php So what's the difference, other than the fact that some are sold single and others sold in 6 packs at greater cost per key?