kobblers Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 ok folks, i'd like to know what machine you use for cutting mortice keys and how good you rate it, or if you've used one in the past that you thought was a great machine. thanks, rick. merry xmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Onest Andy Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 Well I started life with a good old Manucna 855. It was a good machine did eveything I needed it to do well. Although it was second hand when I bought it and after 5 years of service it was time for a replacement. I now have a Silca Lancer. Excellent machine. It's easy to use ...I have never had the need to reset it for accurancy in 6 years of ownership and it's only now needing it's 2nd blade replacing... I cut on average around 75 - 100 keys a week with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 I also started out with a mancuna, which I never tired of using it tied of being used! So I opted for a Fothringham, its bullet proof. I did a review of this machine in the October 2005 cutting edge magazine (page 36) and having had this machine for a few months can thoroughly recommend it. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 seems as good a time as any. I have for sale a Silca Record Plus( the best bar none) cracking machine looks new. also a Jakey Mortice also looks great (supposed to be one of the best ) offers? surplus to requirement I know they should be elsewhere on the forum but give me a break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted December 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 thanks fellas, it seems that the lancer is extremely popular and judging by the comments i assume i'm the only one to have any problems with mine. i'll replace the whole unit that keeps going wrong and let you all know how i go on in 6 months! cheers, rick. ps, i also started off with a mancuna 855, hell of a workhorse though i never liked the way the keys kept flipping down whilst cutting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 From what I can see these are 2 top quality machines. It would be good if a supplier (preferable several) would compare both machines in operation giving marks for quality, value for money, ease of operation cutting sidewards, bullets etc. etc. This would make a good article in the cutting edge and may even encourage manufacturers to cut prices to gain a competitive edge when faced with a "Test Drive" from people in the trade!! Stuart from Davenport come on and do a report for us!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 And if any of the suppliers do a group test, don't forget the first and best place to publish it would be www.shoerepairer.info! email your reports and pictures to me and I am sure to give a report. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Raymate Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 i have a lancer + for mortice keys its very accurate and hardley ever needs re setting the ward cutters are a bit fragile though the top hat ones are stronger than the thin ones but you still have to be gentle as for cylinder keys i use a silca bravo europa and it is a fantastic machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blank Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 lancer is without question the best - i owned 3 other types of mortice machine before - now if ever my lancer broke i wouldnt hesitate and buy a new one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 It has to be This One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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