8796andrew Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 hi all, ive cut lots of keys (altbough admittedly im not a key Smith) however I have been asked to cut a quite ornate church key . I enjoy a challenge and will have a go, any tips on tools to use for this? or just plain old files? all side wards. Thanks-Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 A key saw will save a lot of time but most important of all I hope you never get a blank with any air bubbles in the casting of the blank. There’s nothing worse than spending a few hours to cut one of these for it to snap the first time it’s used. Happened to me twice and after the second time I no longer cut these all the blanks I had went in the bin while I was still in a rage. So best of luck use a good quality vernier calliper measure often and take your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8796andrew Posted September 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 thanks Graham. will do this in sure. anyone ever used a dremel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Never tried a Dremel....... used a drill to get rid of most it then hand filed, but did have one break first time used though, so beware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers.keys Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 What price would you charge for cutting or supplying a pre cut church key like this? Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 £60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 At least £60 + vat as a bare minimum Auto Key Wizard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Fix Elgin Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 15 hours ago, cobblers.keys said: What price would you charge for cutting or supplying a pre cut church key like this? Thanks again How much is your hourly wage (what would you like to make per hour) x 3 at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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