Best way to thin a key?

[brightonkeys]

I have unfortunately bought the wrong type of blank. It's too thick. What is the most efficient way to thin a blank, please?

 

In the past I have tried wet and dry but obviously holding the very thin key and avoiding scuffing up my fingers is tricky.

 

We have a laser machine I could use but won't this wear out the cutter quite quickly?

 

Any other top tips?

 

thanks

[Gray]

Who would have thought of that..........So educational this site............I despair.

[Michael]

Screw it to a piece of wood through the bow.

File/sand it flat.

Turn it over.

Same again.

 

Or do what I do with copper washers etc.

Put the wet & dry on the table (rough side up)

Put the key on top and move the key with your finger (keeping the wet & dry still with a finger from the other hand)

Stop when the key is thin enough.

 

Simple.

... and measure with a vernier gauge!!

 

Actually, I'm quite surprised at the tame reply...I was expecting a "use the right blank" rant

[grahamparker]

Buy the correct blank.

[Gray]

Who would have thought of that.. lol

[x minit uk]

Put it in a fish tank and leave it overnight, repeat until desired thickness is achieved.

[Mick Friend]

send it to weightwatchers?

[grahamparker]

Give the blank an evil stare for 8 hours a day for 7 days and it will fit lovely.