lock&quay Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 It would mainly be used for cutting cylinder keys , the prices are similar ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 Silca 299 Unicode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTL Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Hate to say but silca 299 on eBay have a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisorros Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Have a A9 & a Silca 299 in our Stansted branch. The A9 is a great all rounder but not to great with cylinder keys. We cut a few restricted keys on mass from time to time & i wouldn't dream of cutting them on the A9 as it would take an age & does struggle with the thicker cylinder blanks. We got the 299 in for this reason. I must say though it's one of the first generation of A9 & is a great for vehicle & dimple keys. If your only going to cut cylinder keys the silca machine is quicker & a better cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the locksmith Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Silca everytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Dave the locksmith said: Silca everytime Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 7 hours ago, CDTL said: Hate to say but silca 299 on eBay have a look There are 2 £1200 price difference between them. lock&quay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTL Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 would love one but would you buy second hand Graham ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, CDTL said: would love one but would you buy second hand Graham ? Yes, ask how many keys it has cut it will be in the menu under Options/Serial Number. Machines parts are still available so yes i would buy one second hand. My 399 has cut 89,122 so far and never misses a beat. Youngcobbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lock&quay Posted August 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 One has only cut 650 & the other 14000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 In that case either is a great buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockdecoders Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 The new S10 is very very fast and is super quiet. Comes with most adaptors and jaws included lock&quay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, lockdecoders said: The new S10 is very very fast and is super quiet. Comes with most adaptors and jaws included As great as it may be it still will not be as good as a second hand Silca machine. Dave the locksmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lock&quay Posted August 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 5 hours ago, grahamparker said: As great as it may be it still will not be as good as a second hand Silca machine. What would it be like cutting Anker slot key , they are pretty thick & have some deep cuts ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 11 hours ago, lock&quay said: What would it be like cutting Anker slot key , they are pretty thick & have some deep cuts ? I have cut thousands of Anker keys on my 399 and it never has any issues cutting them accurately every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockdecoders Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 It should be no problem as the S10 motors are very powerful. They are twice the size and power of previous of our previous machines. Aannnd there are 2 of them. lock&quay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lock&quay Posted August 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 6 hours ago, lockdecoders said: It should be no problem as the S10 motors are very powerful. They are twice the size and power of previous of our previous machines. Aannnd there are 2 of them. What about the new A9 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lock&quay Posted August 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 On 8/29/2019 at 10:03 AM, lockdecoders said: It should be no problem as the S10 motors are very powerful. They are twice the size and power of previous of our previous machines. Aannnd there are 2 of them. are there any you tube videos of one in action ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockdecoders Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 The A9E is a much more powerful and very quiet version of the A9 machines. All new machines now come with a 10 inch Microsoft Surface Go tablet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lock&quay Posted September 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 On 9/5/2019 at 10:28 AM, lockdecoders said: The A9E is a much more powerful and very quiet version of the A9 machines. All new machines now come with a 10 inch Microsoft Surface Go tablet. According to there web site it has 27w motors & it seems that the keyline ninja is 180w ? & What's the benefit of the S10 over the edge ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockdecoders Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 ac and dc motors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdfeas Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 I would not dream of cutting them on the A9 as it might take an age & does war with the thicker cylinder blanks linesheets app. We got the 299 in for this reason. I have to say even though it's one of the first era of A9 & is a first rate for automobile & dimple keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockdecoders Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 wait until you try the S10 and then tell me what you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian platt Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Any links for silca machines on eBay can’t see them thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 It was quite a while ago Ian, they will have sold by now. I may well have an Unocode 399 for sale in the next few months as I plan to get a brand new Unocode Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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