How to make a key to a Cylinder Lock

[@locksmith-training]

Another excellent video. I always say there is so much more to locksmithing than just picking locks open. Nice 👍🏻

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

Haleslocks Ltd - Master Locksmiths thanks as always mate. Actually enjoyed making this one as making keys is therapeutic.

[@GxAxV]

Something I have done for years but we all do it a little different. I definitely took some pointers away from this video so thanks Paul! I have always done it in a vice but I have that handle and will give it a go in the back of the van now 👍🏻

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

GxAxV variety is the spice of life. If all did it the same it would be boring. I used to use vice grips and rest key in notch in the vice anvil plate often found at the back. Achieved same results.

[@justinchisholm3228]

Made me just make one for a cylinder i removed and didn't have a key for, good job love your stuff mate 👍

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

Justin Chisholm cheers mate. Glad it gave inspiration and worked out for you. Thanks for the view and comments

[@FortressLocksmiths]

I really enjoyed watching this with my morning coffee pal, excellent informative video to us who are new to the trade. Is there any chance you could do a part 2 on how you’d do this with your average euro cylinder? Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

Fortress Locksmiths hiya mate, the process is the same. Other then removing circlip and using a pinning shoe to keep bottom pins in. I could prob do a vid showing that as opposed to making a key also. Thanks for the view and comments as always.

[@FortressLocksmiths]

Locks in the City Ltd if you could at some point that would be great, obviously not the full process of making the key again, just how to extract the core if you have the key and also if you have to pick it open , cheers mate

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

Fortress Locksmiths no problem mate I’m sure I can sort something. 👍🏻

[@chrisbellis4762]

Thank you so much for this video, it shows so much, in such a short time. Regards Chris

[@shanehhh799]

Very interesting video and great instruction, thank you! Do not think I can do this any time soon, but I will try in the future. Definitely will need to revisit this video many times then.

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

shane huynh thanks Shane. Once you’ve done it once your build on that foundation. It’s not as hard as it looks. It’s just being mindful to keep checking. Thanks for time taken to view and comment. 👍🏻

[@gilessparkes2699]

Great video again, lots of useful information and well explained, Amy thanks for sharing

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

Giles Sparkes cheers mate as always glad it was useful for you. Thanks for taking time to view and comment

[@eoslocksport]

Awesome video mate! Loved watching this. Very informative. I've literally just impressioned my first key ever for an old padlock I had. Now I have the bug :) Stay safe my friend!!

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

EOS Locksport thanks for time taken to watch and comment. Glad you found it informative. It’s so therapeutic that it is almost addictive.🍻

[@eoslocksport]

Locks in the City Ltd where did you get your cir clip pliers?!? I’ve been look for them everywhere without much joy

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

EOS Locksport sks, Aldridge’s I think do them. Look at bench tools. You should find them there.

[@eoslocksport]

@@LocksintheCityLtd cheers, ordered a set from aldridge! :)

[@roblocks1424]

I have done this before I also enjoyed making a key for an era viscount. Great video pal.

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

Rob Locks cheers mate. It’s therapeutic to me making keys and gives job satisfaction and sense of achievement. One inbound for mortice locks. 👍🏻

[@roblocks1424]

@@LocksintheCityLtd that's great pal I used the viscount because of the little window

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

Rob Locks yeah that makes sense. The GJ skeleton covers are a massive help. Or make your own.

[@roblocks1424]

@@LocksintheCityLtd I have made a few training covers in the past but that was for picking practice.

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

Rob Locks covers are handy for many things. Picking, decoders, making keys. I’ve done a mortice vid too which is released soon so your see the benefits to covers

[@gorkemalbayrak7693]

Great video man, i would like to see video about making keys to lever locks by hand 💯👍

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

Görkem Albayrak thanks for taking time to view and comment. Lever lock one is inbound soon. It’s recorded just needs editing

[@danielpulley2843]

Nice work Paul 👍🏼

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

Daniel Pulley cheers mate. Hope you found it interesting. Thanks for time taken to view and comment. 👍🏻

[@fortifiedlocksmithswakefield]

Great video I have plenty of locks for picking with no keys.. Got some files ect just need some keys now 🔑👍

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

hobbo2404 the blanks are easily obtainable. It’s just making sure you get the right profile. Pipin file is handy but if careful with a round file then it’s just as achievable

[@arieark3006]

Really enjoyed this one m8. Nice job.

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

Arieark 300 thanks for taking time to view and comment. Appreciate the feedback 👍🏻

[@simon5786]

Nice video mate , I always enjoyed make keys by hand once you get the hang of it 👍

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

Simon Bolter cheers mate. Yeah it’s therapeutic and leaves you feeling accomplished. Just had to make keys to, two safe locks. That was enjoyable. Thanks for time taken to watch and comment. It’s appreciated. 👍🏻

[@anthonyrmay1502]

Thank you very much indeed. Some people with unmarried parents broke into my VW T2 which is in the process of being rebuilt. I had just had a complete set of locks fitted. They removed the keys. Guess who is not a happy bunny? Once again, thanks.

[@anthonyworrall6799]

That was really interesting Paul, I will have a go at that. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@fireblaster9961]

Great content but can’t see me ever needing this.

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

There is plenty of reasons as to how you can use this for. I used to do it for landlords, housing associations, estate agents on communal doors. Not to mention other reasons, such as Obsolete lock? Brand new cylinder lost keys, removable core padlock, that’s not to mention locks that can be reconfigured if it’s an odd size cylinder you don’t stock. Pick lock, strip it down and swap pins about and cut a new key. It’s just opening yourself to the money you can make as well as save from simple skills that compliment locksmithing.

[@mwsecure5233]

Really good video and helpful

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

Mark Watts thanks mate. Glad you found it useful. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment.

[@gareththomas1395]

Excellent video Paul. Have you got one on how to extract a broken key using the broken key extraction tool and any other methods you may have used over the years depending on the situation?

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

Gareth Thomas thanks mate, I can look at doing something like that. As many people have different ways but it’s finding what suits you. Thanks for time taken to view and comment. It’s much appreciated. 👍🏻

[@kiki230000]

Thank you great job you got yourself a new subscriber

[@richiekaye1103]

Brilliant video,Very educational 👍

[@gerrybrandreth1933]

Thanks Paul - always good to see how others do stuff. Do you have a link to the file you used?

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

Gerry Brandreth it’s not a cheap file. Though one key made paid for it. My file is prob 5 years old. Thanks for the view and comment. Nicholson Hand File, Swiss Pattern, Double Cut, Pippin, 2 Coarseness, 6" Length www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001R1V22G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Lg0jFbH5J3157

[@gerrybrandreth1933]

@@LocksintheCityLtd Cheers. Might wait until mine breaks or wears out before spending that much on a file!

[@LocksintheCityLtd]

Gerry Brandreth that’s just the one I chose to use. There is other pipin files much cheaper. I just find this one perfect for the job and lasts.