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  1. #11
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    Thanks Pete, I'll check it out.
    Paul

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    I just checked the ILCO site and their #1417 is close enough that I can modify it. Mine is .207 Wide and .045 Thick. The 1417 is .260 W and .050 T. I don't think the .005 thickness extra will hurt me

    paul

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    Quote Originally Posted by PJR View Post
    I just checked the ILCO site and their #1417 is close enough that I can modify it. Mine is .207 Wide and .045 Thick. The 1417 is .260 W and .050 T. I don't think the .005 thickness extra will hurt me paul
    I respectfully recommend one that is .040" thick like 1225, 1225D, 1225PL, 615, 1215B or 1225BL etc. That extra .005" could cause the key to bind unless the lock is quite worn. My two cents.

    Pete Schifferli

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    Quote Originally Posted by PJR View Post
    Thanks for the generous offer Rick. I talked to the key owner and he is uncomfortable with his key going beyond me. If you can either tell me a source or sell me one of the pictured keys blanks, I am capable of filing it. I have a home machine shop including a lathe and milling machine and equipment for the repair of clocks and watches.
    Thanks, Paul
    Hi Paul,

    Here's the link to a retail site that sells these keys individually.
    http://mysecuritypro.com/T80KeyBlanks.aspx
    Pete is right. Any steel key blank the correct width and thickness will
    work. If it's too long, just cut it shorter.


    If I had a milling machine, I'd find a piece of
    1/16 brass and cut my own key to the specs of your friends key
    and skip the filing all together. Even though these type of keys
    are normally manufactured from steel, brass works very nicely
    as well. It's just not quite as durable but it shines up beautifully.
    I've been selling 6 lever locks with keys cut from blanks I
    made with brass. 2 or 3 of those customers have commented
    about how much they like the brass key.

    I've been experimenting with cutting flat keys from brass
    using an XY vice and a milling tip in my drill press. Since
    brass can get very grabby, the milling bit must be sharp or
    things start dancing around. lol

    A little long winded, but I hope this helps,
    Good Luck,
    Rick

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    Thanks everyone, this is a great site with knowledgeable and willing to help people. I am a member of several watch and clock sites and most folks want to keep their knowledge to themselves.
    Again thanks, Paul

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    Oh,BTW Rick, I agree that I will and can cut the key entirely on my equipment. I was just hoping I could find an original key. I have many if these chronometers and like them to be as original and correct as possible.
    Paul

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