Do you need the original key to make a copy?

Don’t make a copy of a copy of a copy. When keys are worn down, they should be decoded before copies are cut. The key gauge shown in the center right-hand photo was used to determine the depths of the original cuts. In general, however, one should not make a duplicate key without the original on hand.

Can you copy lock keys?

Your local locksmith can duplicate all types of keys and make key copies that work perfectly. A skilled locksmith can also provide you with the information, locks and keys to safeguard your commercial property from unwanted intruders.

Can you mold a key from a lock?

If the lock is able to be disassembled a locksmith can crack the code of the key and create a key to match. Once a locksmith has pulled the lock apart and deciphered the type of pins and their order, a key can be made to match.

Can tenants make copies of keys UK?

Although some lease contracts may explicitly state that copies of keys cannot be made, it is typically well within your legal right to make a duplicate key for your apartment.

How can I get a house key made without the original?

If it’s a lost key a locksmith can make you a key without the original, as locksmiths can make keys to lock by hand. By using a blank and a file and the skills, they’ve developed over the years a locksmith can create a key from scratch without the need for an original key.

Does Key me copy do not duplicate keys?

The trick is far easier than having them copied at a hardware store. KeyMe says it will even duplicate keys marked “do not duplicate,” including some high-security keys sold by Medeco, Mul-T-lock and Schlage.

How do you duplicate keys that Cannot be duplicated?

First, if you want to get a restricted key copied, then you need to get permission from the owner before the key can be copied. This permission needs to be given with specific documentation that specifies that you can have copies. Then, you will need to take this permission to the original locksmith.