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    Default looking for Yale OEM blanks

    Trying to help another collector out - he is looking for Yale RN8C4L blanks. The Ilco number is Y201, which I can find, but he would really prefer OEM.

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    Jeff
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    Quote Originally Posted by jeffmoss26 View Post
    Trying to help another collector out - he is looking for Yale EN8C4L blanks. The Ilco number is Y201, which I can find, but he would really prefer OEM.Thanks, Jeff
    I don't have any, but I think you want RN8C4L, "R" prefix denotes round key bow while "E" means Eaton bow, see thumbnail attached.


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    Yes, you are correct. I don't think I can edit my original post.

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    It will depend on what the key is for. If it is for a certain knob you will need the square head. If it is for almost any other lock it can be either.

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    He is using them on padlocks so the bow style would not matter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jeffmoss26 View Post
    He is using them on padlocks so the bow style would not matter.
    That is true, but for the sake of authenticity; the Eaton Corp. was the parent of Yale & Towne from 1972 until 1979. I believe this is the only period of time when the "E" bow was the default key. The "R" bow was and is standard both prior and subsequent to Eaton ownership.

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