brightonkeys Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Who would have thought of that..........So educational this site............I despair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Buy the correct blank. kobblers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Who would have thought of that.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Put it in a fish tank and leave it overnight, repeat until desired thickness is achieved. kobblers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 send it to weightwatchers? kobblers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Give the blank an evil stare for 8 hours a day for 7 days and it will fit lovely. kobblers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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