Odd P&F Corbin lock and key Key info needed.

[fdew]

Hi, New kid here. I have a key operated electric switch that I need some info on. Most important I want to get a couple more keys made.

This is a porcelain case switch by H&H probably about 1920 or so. It is fitted with a P&F Corbin cylinder and key. The key is small (about the size of a modern pad lock key). It is cut for 3 pins. It is marked HH61 I would like to find out what blank it is. I am a mechanical designer so I am a bit anal. I have modeled the key in 3D CAD so I can tell any dimensions that would help ID it. also I have pictures of just the key

I collect antique electrical stuff and now that I know about these keyed switches I will be looking for more.

I don't want to ruin my welcome so I will start with just one picture. If anyone would like more, please let me know.

Thanks.

[fdew]

Lots of people stopping by so I figured I should post a pix of the key.

[Pschiffe]

Lots of people stopping by so I figured I should post a pix of the key.

I believe that is the old P & F Corbin S1-26-3. CCL Security Products, succesor to Corbin Cabinet Lock Co.; shows the original S1-26-3 blank in their 2014 Product Catalog & Price List, indicating limited quantities available; @ $1.00 ea. MSRP. Duplicates could also be made by shortening an Ilco X1001KC which is a 5-pin blank. Very similar switch locks are still made by Arrow Hart's successor, Cooper Wiring Devices; using pin tumbler locks supplied by CCL.

Pete Schifferli

[fdew]

Thank You very much. It doesn't look like I can buy from CCL but I found some NOS P&F Corbin S1-26-5 blanks on E-bay. I will cut them down and take them to the hardware store to copy my key.

I will certainly be looking for more old and interesting locking switches.

[BBE]

Thank You very much. It doesn't look like I can buy from CCL but I found some NOS P&F Corbin S1-26-5 blanks on E-bay. I will cut them down and take them to the hardware store to copy my key.

I will certainly be looking for more old and interesting locking switches.

You can cut them down to size, but you will be better served to take them to a locksmith for duplication.
BBE.

[fdew]

You can cut them down to size, but you will be better served to take them to a locksmith for duplication.
BBE.

I would like to do that. Does anyone know a good locksmith in the Rochester NY or finger-lakes area?

Thanks

[naenae]

i have these keys available

Hi, New kid here. I have a key operated electric switch that I need some info on. Most important I want to get a couple more keys made.

This is a porcelain case switch by H&H probably about 1920 or so. It is fitted with a P&F Corbin cylinder and key. The key is small (about the size of a modern pad lock key). It is cut for 3 pins. It is marked HH61 I would like to find out what blank it is. I am a mechanical designer so I am a bit anal. I have modeled the key in 3D CAD so I can tell any dimensions that would help ID it. also I have pictures of just the key

I collect antique electrical stuff and now that I know about these keyed switches I will be looking for more.

I don't want to ruin my welcome so I will start with just one picture. If anyone would like more, please let me know.

Thanks.

[YALE7750]

Seeing this thread brought to mind that many electric switch locks of the same types are keyed alike. Was the Corbin GE75 key also used for such switches? I have probably 6 or 7 identical small Corbin padlock or cabinet lock keys acquired at very different times and places all numbered GE75. I've always wondered what these were for.