GASEHOUND Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Hi i am just starting out in key cutting as an add on to my main hardware business I thought it was an easy add on however the key blank permutations is mind boggling i took a bunch of 8 keys out of my pocket and could only find one on my blank finder tool and even then my key was longer than the blank i had. Are there any manuals on key cutting and any key blank finder catalogues also does anyone know anyone who can service or calibrate my tm800 key cutter. any help and advice would b a great help. regards GASEHOUND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobbcas Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 I've been cutting keys for 25 years & some days I learn something new so good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 I have been cutting keys for 38 years now and i am still learning. If your stuck post a photo here there are a lot of really excellent key cutters/locksmiths that will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keySolutions Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 What is this blank finder tool you speak of ? Here is a link to a manual for your machine. It will cover operation and all basic maintenance. http://www.randrsecurity.com/index.php?route=product/download/download&did=106 Blank catalogs can be had from your key supplier. Or online from their website. Silca just released their new 109 catalog. link: http://www.silca.biz/media/1524648/v1/File/00-catalogo-109.pdf My tip: download as many as you can find. Not all manufacturers cover the same keys. Like Graham said , this forum is a great place to visit if you're stuck. There are lot of knowledgeable people here that like to help others out. Graham himself is a great example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 is it one of those gadgets you stick a key in and it tells you the blank - sort of thing used in the auto machines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 5 hours ago, Mick Friend said: is it one of those gadgets you stick a key in and it tells you the blank - sort of thing used in the auto machines? If it is chuck it straight in the bin. kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 Why waste the energy just leave it on the shelf about as good as the chocolate teapot Lee sold me! kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkybob Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 17 minutes ago, Mick Friend said: Why waste the energy just leave it on the shelf about as good as the chocolate teapot Lee sold me! come summer use it as a door stop kobblers and earlsdoncobbler 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 Another good way of cross referencing keys is the SKS website, it gives a list of all the alternative blanks. Mike at Vauxhall and exp121260 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShoes Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 Of course you need to know the blanks first for that to be of any use? You can do short, even day courses in key cutting and identification if there isn’t anyone around to give you a crash course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASEHOUND Posted October 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Thanks everyone very helpfull as always GASEHOUND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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