On Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 11:57 AM, Fred Cisin <ci...@xenosoft.com> wrote:
> On Thu, 1 Dec 2016, W2HX wrote: > >> Thanks to everyone for the response on keys. I am sorry I don’t know how >> I missed all the collected information here on this subject. My apologies. >> I now have all the information I need on this subject! Thanks everyone. >> > > If you can, you should remove the lock and take it with you to the > locksmith when you go to get your xx2247 key made. > > 1) It makes it convenient to test the newly-cut key, and/or resolve any > uncertainties about it. > > 2) In SOME jusrisdictions, there are local regulations forbidding > code-cutting of keys, without varying levels of PROOF that you own/have > said lock. That is nominally so that, since many locks have their > code-name displayed, that somebody doesn't walk into a locksmith and get > keys cut for other people's locks. > > > 5 years ago, in the previous discussion of the XX2247, a couple of people > measured their keys. If you don't have a code-cutting locksmith handy, > those discussions were just about all you would need to machine your own > blank and cut it yourself. > > > -- > Grumpy Ol' Fred ci...@xenosoft.com There is a key depository that I believe you can locate within the DEC section of the vcfed.org/forum/ user group.. b
