Ray Boden Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Hi all im new to this and have no idea what im doing. Im lookinh to buy. Tibbe machine as ive just started my own business. Any info or advice would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at Vauxhall Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Shouldn't you start with something more basic, a dual cylinder/mortice key machine? Like the sks cyclone, until you get a feel for your customer base, and what key requirements your catchment area needs? All the best with your new business. Mike. kobblers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keySolutions Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 I am seeing less and less Tibbe keys in my area. I used to make them almost every day, now weeks go by without one. I don't know if it is still something you need when just starting out. The machine we use is a Silca GT40. It also does Abloy and Abus disc detainer keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinsons Posted August 5, 2019 Report Share Posted August 5, 2019 On 8/2/2019 at 8:55 PM, Ray Boden said: Hi all im new to this and have no idea what im doing. Im lookinh to buy. Tibbe machine as ive just started my own business. Any info or advice would be greatly appreciated I've got a spare, £180 Ray Boden 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkybob Posted August 5, 2019 Report Share Posted August 5, 2019 dont think I have cut a tibbe in 18 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted August 5, 2019 Report Share Posted August 5, 2019 17 minutes ago, kirkybob said: dont think I have cut a tibbe in 18 months That amazes me we still cut them regular mind you they nearly all turn up with hardly any visible cuts usually when the bonnet will not open anymore and expect miracles. Still never been beaten by one yet. Cut one last week for the Commercial Ford dealers (there blank) as they no longer have a cutting machine. Simes, keySolutions and GLENGRAVING 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkybob Posted August 5, 2019 Report Share Posted August 5, 2019 Think I trade in a quite affluant area graham. Mainly retired people with 3 year old seats etc lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Boden Posted August 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2019 Ok im willing to purchase. Do you have any pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYKeys Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 On 8/5/2019 at 11:36 AM, Ray Boden said: Ok im willing to purchase. Do you have any pictures? Have you been asked to cut a Tibbe key yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simes Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 On 8/5/2019 at 10:30 AM, grahamparker said: That amazes me we still cut them regular mind you they nearly all turn up with hardly any visible cuts usually when the bonnet will not open anymore and expect miracles. Still never been beaten by one yet. Cut one last week for the Commercial Ford dealers (there blank) as they no longer have a cutting machine. We don't cut them every day but I reckon 4 or 5 per week. Sometimes more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Boden Posted August 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Yes i have 5 jobs all for tibbe keys On 8/5/2019 at 8:26 AM, robinsons said: I've got a spare, £180 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Boden Posted August 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Any chance of a picture and make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinsons Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 It's a jakey one mate, I'll send you a photo later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinsons Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 On 8/5/2019 at 8:26 AM, robinsons said: I've got a spare, £180 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aj diag Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Is this still available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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