Different Ways to Cut Keys

[mdc5150]

Mike, how do you cut the keys that way? With a computerized machine I'd assume?

Maybe Matt can tell ya what machine he uses. The one I pictured was cut by hand with files.
But I've seen a number of American Locks straight from factory cut with this same 'flat' style.

I just made a video on how to do this with depth keys and an HPC 1200. I will upload it when I get home.

How to cut keys without the peaks:

[GWiens2001]

Now why didn't I think of that loosening the vice and letting the key slide? Great explanation! Thanks!

Gordon

[jeffmoss26]

I'm gonna have to try that myself. Thanks for the video!

[Oldfast]

Yeah, very nice! Thanks

[rai]

I once drove two fords, and had the keys cut so both cars are on the key, on different sides, if someone got the key, even chance someone who might get hands on it, would not believe it works if they put it in wrong side up.

Wizers key has a peak at the tip, this is a good idea because some keys with the various peaks cut off can be withdrawn from a cylinder with the plug turned leaving the lock in a picked condition, especially if the cuts are leve or stepped down to the tip of the key.