Key Cutting

What is key blank

A key blank is what the key is called until cut it to fit a lock.

Areas we cut keys

This means we can cut keys at your property across Cambridgeshire including Newmarket, Huntingdon, Royston,  St. Ives and Ely.

Did you Snape your key in the lock?

It’s not a major problem if you broken the key in the lock denying you access to your property.  We can extract a key and re-cut you another on the spot.

Will this damage my lock?

No, we use the correct tools to avoid damage. As long as you haven’t inserted anything further in the lock such as glue. By the way GLUE will not work.

Costs and price

There is a minimum charge to cut keys, contact us to discuss your requirements.

 

We at Redlocks Locksmiths are skilled in specialised hand cut keys.

This is a method we use to cut older or more obscure keys.

Keys are available in different shapes and sizes dependant on the use and security level. Here is a guide to the many types.

 

Single Sided Cylinder is your basic type of key with cut down one side can only be inserted into lock one way, normally found on domestic doors with cylinder type locks. When inserted the cuts down one side correspond with pins inside the lock, these are lifted allowing the key to turn.

Double Sided Cylinder are similar to single but with cuts on both sides, can be inserted into lock either way, often found on higher security locks and vehicle Keys. With 2 sets of pins double sided locks are harder to pick. Often found on older cars and motorcycles.

Cruciform keys are a four sided cross shaped with cuts on all four sides, these are often found on vehicles. With 4 sides and 4 corresponding sets of pins these locks are harder to pick and more durable.

Dimple keys have a long flat blade with cone shaped dimple cuts into the face of the blade at different depths, typically found with 2 rows of pins matching with 2 lines of dimples, 1 on each side of the key. Regarded as high security locks due to the increased numbers of pins, dimple locks are often supplied with restricted keys.

Tubular keys have a hollow cylindrical shaft that is much shorter than others keys. These seven or eight pin locking system are found on Vending Machines and Laptop Locks, smaller versions are found on computers.

Skelton /Mortice Key- Standard domestic Mortice locks are operated by Skelton / Mortice keys, these are distinguished by their long narrow shaft with bit on the end, the bit is cut to correspond with levers inside the lock, allowing the key to turn and operate the lock.

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