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  1. #1
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    Default Advice needed to reverse engineer the key for Freytag German box lock

    Dear Forum,

    An old family heirloom has a German-made lock marked Freytag on it. The lock looks functional but the key is missing. I have the ability to manufacture a 3D CAD designed key for it, but I am not sure what the shape or dimensions should be, nor can I find any information on this manufacturer online.

    I would very much appreciate any advice that would help me make a key that makes this lock functional. Some pictures are attached.

    -Ali
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    Interesting... I believe I have not seen a "Freytag" lock before. It does sadly not ring any bell (yet). My locksmith friend Ralf has some older box and cupboard locks in stock, I can maybe check with him if the name rings any bell. He could probably make a key for that lock I am sure (he is a "Schlossermeister" - master locksmith).

    Sorry I could not help you more but I am sure one of the other members can

    Adrian

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    Thanks, Adrian. I will be eager to hear what other experts suggest. I thought it would be fun to fabricate the key myself in a CNC machine if I can figure out the dimensions, but if the only way is to have a master locksmith make one I am willing to do that also.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AliD View Post
    Thanks, Adrian. I will be eager to hear what other experts suggest. I thought it would be fun to fabricate the key myself in a CNC machine if I can figure out the dimensions, but if the only way is to have a master locksmith make one I am willing to do that also.
    The easiest way to get a key is to have a locksmith use a tubular pick to open it and then decode the pick to cut a working key.
    BBE.

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    The lock in question does not appear to be a tubular lock, the advice from BBE will not work.

    That said, a locksmith should easily be able to fit a key to that lock, especially if he has a blank key that fits, or can be filed down to fit.

    ...Mark

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    Quote Originally Posted by mercury View Post
    The lock in question does not appear to be a tubular lock, the advice from BBE will not work.

    That said, a locksmith should easily be able to fit a key to that lock, especially if he has a blank key that fits, or can be filed down to fit.

    ...Mark
    Ooops, you are correct, posted in the wrong thread.
    BBE.

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    That lock might be opened by some premade keys that some locksmiths have on the hooks. It looks to be a single lever lock so even then it is just finding a blank.

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