The easiest way to make an impression is to use plasticine. If kids or schoolchildren live in the house, the material will surely be found. In addition, you will need a little vegetable oil and a piece of metal plate 10 cm long and ½ cm thick.
How to make a key from a mold
How to make a mold of a key from plasticine? The sequence of actions is as follows:
Roll out a piece of plasticine on a metal plate so as to get a layer slightly thicker than the bulges of the key itself (from 0.6 to 1.5 cm);
Lubricate the surface of the plasticine with vegetable oil so that the beard of the key does not stick;
Press the key into the plasticine, first with one side, then with the other.
This completes the work. But what if the key is lost? You can do without it if you don't want to change the lock. You need to buy a blank for the key and arm yourself with pliers.
How to make an impression of a key on a lock? It is necessary to insert the workpiece into the lock until it stops, clamp the head with pliers and turn it as much as possible with an “opening” movement to the right. Make several movements up and down. Turn the workpiece to the left to the very end and also make several vertical movements. When the workpiece is removed from the larva, the inner pins will be clearly imprinted on it. It remains to cut off the excess metal - and you will get an excellent replacement for the old lock.
How to make a key from a mold
It is not enough to know how to make a key impression correctly. It is equally important to understand what to do with them next. It is difficult to make a key on your own: you need skills in handling a file. If the print is made directly on the disc, you will have to carefully cut off the excess metal, constantly checking the result. It is necessary to cut down all the interfering parts, round off the corners and edges so that the key opens the door more easily.
If the cast is made on plasticine, the work will begin with making a drawing.
Here, too, you need special knowledge: you need to make the most accurate drawing of the prints.
Our company provides a service for the manufacture of a key for a lock. You may need this service in case you have lost all the keys to the lock. Installing new locks in a car is expensive. You will not be able to replace only the ignition lock, you will also need to change the door lock, in some models, and the gas tank lock. In addition to the cost of the spare parts themselves (a set of locks with keys), you will also need to dismantle the old locks.
In some cases, the cost of dismantling and installing a new set of locks is higher than the cost of the locks themselves. That is why such a service as "Key to the lock" is in demand.
Making a key for a larva
Special software
Make a key for a car lock in our workshop
If you are able to dismantle your castle yourself and bring it to our workshop, then you will be able to save money. The cost of making a key for a lock in a workshop is about 3000 rubles. This cost includes the preparation and cutting of the key. In our work, we use special software that helps us cut the keys in such a way that they fit all the locks in the car at once.
There are usually several locks in the car, the manufacturer deliberately makes a different number of secrets (Suvald in the lock). Having made a key for the door lock, it will not be suitable for the ignition, if you do not use special software that calculates the missing secrets.
The car door lock is easier to remove than the ignition lock.
Locking bolt
Key making for a lock with exit
There are times when it is impossible to dismantle the lock on your own, on some models it is really difficult. Then you cannot do without the departure of the master to the car. In our work, we use a special tool that allows us, without disassembling the lock, to read its code, and use the code to make a key on the spot.
Cut the key by code
Some car manufacturers provide mechanical key cutting codes. It looks like either a tag, sometimes a barcode, or a plastic card. Using the software according to the key code, you can cut the key. Check by phone, not all brands are possible. The cost of this service is 3000 rubles.
The unpleasant situation of losing a key is familiar to most of us. And everyone gets out of this situation in his own way. Someone can use the key of a family member, someone goes to the workshop, and someone solves the issue more simply by breaking the door with the help of a housing department locksmith. Agree, all these options are not the best way out.
At the right time, a relative may not be nearby, but even in the same city. In the workshop, they can make a duplicate of the key, mainly according to the existing sample. And the cost of repairing a door can be much more than making a spare key.
Therefore, the best option is to make the key yourself. As practice shows, this process is not particularly difficult, and with some practical skills, it is accessible to most of us. To do this, you will need a standard turnkey blank, as well as a simple set of tools: a small vice, pliers, a set of files and a small file. The only thing you should pay attention to is the type of lock that determines the shape of the turnkey blank.
Briefly about the types of locks
When choosing a turnkey blank in a hardware store or hardware store, it should be borne in mind that currently two types of locks are mainly used:
- cylinder;
- levers.
In cylinder locks, the secret mechanism (larva) is made in the form of a cylinder with spring-loaded pins located inside. Each pin is split into two pieces of different lengths. The key is made from a flat blank, on the working part (beard) there are projections of different heights. In addition, a longitudinal groove can be made on the bit.
Principle of operation
The principle of operation of such a lock is that each protrusion of the inserted key "raises" the corresponding pin to a certain height. In this case, the ends of both parts of the pin are installed strictly on the border of the lock body and the cylinder. The cylinder turns to open the lock. If the key does not match the given lock, the pins simply prevent the cylinder from turning, as they are in the wrong position.
The secret part of the lever lock is made of several levers (plates), on which there are several figured cutouts. The key of a lever lock is a round shaft with one or two barbs located at one end.
The goatee also has a certain configuration. A longitudinal groove or protrusion can be made on it. The secret of the key lies in the presence of cuts (steps) of different heights on the beard. With the help of steps, the levers are deflected by a certain distance, which will allow you to open the lock.
We make a key according to the lock cylinder
Having chosen a suitable turnkey blank, you can start manufacturing it. The indentation method is considered effective in most cases, although it will take some time and patience to implement. To begin with, the workpiece is carefully inserted into the keyhole.
Remember that sudden, violent movements can damage the inner secret. So take your time.
Then, using the pliers, the key turns all the way to the right and you should move it down and up several times.
As a result of these movements, imprints appear on the beard of the turnkey workpiece, along which protrusions (teeth) will be cut. With the help of files and a file, cut off the excess metal to the level of the marks. In this case, you need to act as carefully and accurately as possible, since you can spoil the workpiece by cutting off more metal than necessary.
After going through the entire section, insert the key and try to open the lock. If the attempt is unsuccessful, we repeat the marking process and again saw off the excess sections. And so we continue until the easy opening of the lock.
Dom byta.com will quickly make keys from your house, car, safe, furniture. The craftsman will make a duplicate key in the workshop next to the metro. In the manufacture of keys, we use high-quality materials that only contribute to the further reliability and durability of the key.
Making keys of any complexity on time is what many people need, and we are ready to help. If you have a complex, rare or proprietary key, then to determine the cost, send a photo of your key to or use the form on the right. Below you can see the price list of our network.
Duplicate complex keys
Key making cost
| Service names | Prices |
|---|---|
| Domestic (door, trunk, ignition) |
from 250 to 400 rubles |
| Foreign cars (door, trunk, ignition) | |
| Foreign cars Volume keys (door, trunk, ignition) | |
| Ford keys (barrel shape) | |
| Peugeot keys (cruciform) | |
| Chip keys (immobilizers) Т5, PHILIPS |
from 3000 rub. |
| Keys with logo | |
| Volume keys with logo | |
| Motorcycle keys |
from 440 rub. |
| Key housings with space for buttons |
from 1050 rub. |
|
ROD KEYS |
|
| Domestic one-way keys |
from 280 rubles. |
| Domestic double-sided keys |
from 340 rubles. |
| Import keys (MOTTURA, CISA, ATRA) |
from 440 rub. |
|
ENGLISH, FINNISH, CROSS-SHAPED KEYS |
|
| Small keys (for changing rooms, roller shutters, lockers) |
from 150 rubles. |
| English keys for imported locks (KALE, TESSA, ASSA, FABULA, etc.) |
from 170 rubles. |
| English keys for Russian locks |
from 150 rubles. |
| Finnish four-way key (ABLOY) |
from 1100 rub. |
| Finnish Keys (ABLOY) |
from 150 rubles. |
|
PRODUCTION OF PERFORATED KEYS |
|
| Making keys for Turkish type locks (Kale, Guller) |
from 320 rubles |
| Manufacturing of Italian keys for locks such as Cisa and Tessa, etc. |
from 550 rub. |
| Israeli type of lock (Mul-t-lock) |
from 500 rubles |
| French type of lock (Vashet keys) |
from 700 rubles |
| Interactive lock type (Mul-t-lock, Mottura, Cisa, EvvA, Dom) |
from 1500 rub. |
|
CRANK KEYS |
|
| Flat, rectangular transom keys |
from 650 to 1200 rubles |
| Flat, rectangular chamfer wrenches |
from 750 rubles. |
| Round transom keys |
from 650 to 1100 rubles. |
|
HIGHER SECURITY KEYS |
|
| Cut a key from the customer's workpiece (soft metal) | |
| I sawed off the key from the customer's blank (English) | |
| Cut a key from the customer's workpiece (hard metal) | |
| Duplicating the MAUER lever wrench |
from 900 rubles |
| Duplication of the STUV lever wrench | |
| Duplication of the WITTKOPP lever key |
from 1200 rubles. |
| Duplicate Lever Key CAWI |
from 1200 rubles. |
| Duplicate Key Mul-T-Lock MT5 | |
| Duplicate key MOTTURA Champions 30/31/38 | |
| Duplication of MOTTURA lever wrenches 85 mm long | |
| Duplication of lever keys MOTTURA MyKey (50, 60 mm) | |
| Duplicate CISA Astral key |
from 480 rubles |
| Duplication of CISA lever wrenches (65 mm long) | |
| Duplicate CISA RS3 key | |
| Duplicate CISA AP3 key | |
| Duplicate key EVVA 3KS | |
| Key making EVVA ICS | |
| Key making EVVA EPS | |
| Making a copy from a broken key |
50% of its cost |
| Duplicate KABA key | |
| Duplicate POINTLOCK ALPHA key | |
| MOTTURA pump key duplication | |
| Duplicate key Delta TITANIUM | |
| Key duplication CYLINDER BARRIER | |
| Duplicate VACHETTE Radial NT key | |
| Duplicate VACHETTE Radial Si key | |
| Duplicate VACHETTE Radial S key | |
|
DOOR KEYS |
|
|
Production of contact keys (Touch memory) |
|
| Dallas | |
| Cyfral | |
| Metakom | |
|
Production of contactless keys (card or key fob) |
|
| EM-Marin | |
| HID | |
| MIFARE | |
| Techcom | |
|
ADDITIONAL SERVICES |
|
| Repair of the castle |
from 600 rubles. |
| Bulkhead of several locks of the same type under one key |
from 500 rubles for each castle |
| Turnkey lock bulkhead |
from 300 rubles. |
| Key profile making |
from 900 rubles |
| CISA castle progromation | |
(!) Prices are not an offer, the final price is determined by the master, after diagnostics of the product being handed over for repair.
A 100% guarantee for the manufacture of a key is given only with a cylinder or a lock.
Making a car key from a sample is the most common thing. All you need is a sample, the right piece, a good machine and a craftsman with hands growing from the right place. They will even undertake to cut the key according to the existing original.
Watch the video about making keys for car locks on our channel.
When does it become necessary to make a key for the car lock?
- All keys are lost and there is no sample. This is the most common case - they did not take care of the duplicate in advance and were left without keys.
- Broken key or heavy wear
In all these cases, the production of keys for the car or motorcycle lock is required.
What are the ways to recover car keys?
The very first thing that usually comes to mind in such cases is to remove the lock from the car and contact the first key-making workshop that comes across.
- Making a key for the ignition lock
Manually with the parsing of the lock.
This means that in the workshop, the ignition lock will be disassembled and the key will be cut by hand with a file on the lock. This is the longest and most imprecise method. The foreman is required: he removed a part of the metal with a file - tried on the key to the lock, if not enough - he also removed the metal and again checked the key in the lock. This primitive method is very inaccurate: one wrong movement and excess metal is removed from the key, you need to start all over again. Or if the master hack, while the owner of the car does not see it, he can easily begin to adjust the lock itself under the unnecessarily cut key. This is a disgrace of course.
Sometimes it is impossible to disassemble the ignition lock without a key at all, and then such a master with a file and a vice will not be the lot. And along with him and the owner of the car. And it's also good if the lock is not damaged when trying to disassemble it.
- Key making for auto larva
Usually, the same method of making a key by hand using a vise and a file is used for this. 
The only thing is that it is easier to remove the door or trunk cylinder from the car than the ignition lock. It is also easier to disassemble. But! It is common for a key made from a door cylinder to not work in the ignition lock. This is due to the difference in the device, namely the number of code elements. And with varying degrees of wear and tear on the locks. It turns out that you will need to modify the ignition key or alter it altogether.
- Making car keys for a lock
According to a special program, the configuration of the ignition key from the lock of a particular car is calculated. And in 2 minutes, the programmed machine will cut a new key. The accuracy of this operation is so high that such a key often works even better in car locks than an old worn one.
If you need it urgently make a key for the car lock or motorcycle in Nizhny Novgorod, then call contacts.
