key cabin Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Now this is a longshot An old chap brought a yale 555 deadlock into me this week and asked if i could make some keys to it, i have been onto Yale to ask if they have a set of levers and a key for it, but, aparently this lock is now obsalete. So this is where you come in, has anyone out there got any levers and keys to a Yale 555, if so could you pm me and i will gladly pay for them. Just want to make this old guys day, the lock is in prestine condition and would be a shame to let a piece of English engineering go to waste. Many Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 asked if i could make some keys to it, the lock is in pristine condition So make a key for it, or ain't ya good enough!!? KeyShack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 send it me, i'll make you some keys for it at cost rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Davis Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Is it not possible to just buy the pre cut key for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Yes, if the key number or bitting were know, Series 803-910. 107 Differs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
key cabin Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Keyshack i hang my head in shame Making a key with files is not one of my forties, if anyone would like to show me how i would be delighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Davis Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Use your mortice key machine, Take all levers out, Cut down end of key bit until it fits it bolt tallon Then put first lever back in cut key down until it operates this lever Do the same for remaining levers and you have a working key. Very simple You can of course use a file but i find it easier using a mortice machine as the blade will more or less give you the spacing. i've never taken this lock apart but you may get lucky and find the levers are stamped then you will be able to buy the pre cut key ( which is what i was trying to say in my previous post) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Hey Mark, could you do a tutorial on that method. Would be handy for us less knowledgeable people on the workings of a lock/levers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Davis Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 i could do if i knew what you ment by a tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 i could do if i knew what you ment by a tutorial Mark, he wants a 'How do I' with Text & Pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Davis Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Adding text to pictures , thats your department Tel, i had 6 attempts at uploading a picture in the recent Royal safe topic and got know where. I'm pretty sure if the "Key Cabin" took the lock apart, had a good think about what he's trying to achive and followed the basic instructions i provided he will get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 i had 6 attempts at uploading a picture in the recent Royal safe topic and got know where. have you read this? if so PM me the problems you are encountering & I will see if I can help. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Davis Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 No i hadn't seen that, i can see where i was going wrong now, Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 could you do a tutorial on that method. Would be handy for us less knowledgeable people on the workings of a lock/levers. Here's a simple "get you started" tutorial on the most basic of locks, but remember even with this lock it was £20 in the till. viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3332 Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Thanks for that Lee, =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
key cabin Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Can i just start by thanking you all for your invaluable input into this topic =D> . You will be glad to hear that i took my arse off the seat and give it a go, and hey presto after 5 keys i had got it sorted. It is like all things in life if you dont know ask, get the relevent info then have a go. The old chap was over the moon and is now a regular. Many thanks to all. =D> =D> =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Nice one Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Davis Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Well done =D> , i bet your wondering what the fuss was all about now you have done it, Like most things they seem hard until you have a go and realise there actually quite simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Well Done Keyshack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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