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    Default Star Works Crab Padlock - New Key Made

    I acquired an old Star Works Crab padlock made out of brass that did not have a key.
    After a bit of fiddling I decided to check my old keys to see if any could be modified to work in this lock.
    I have some old CHENEY made in England Pat #481800 keys and with some filing was able to get a key that works in this padlock.
    Photo shows the lock open. Key on the left is an original and the key attached to the lock with string is the modified key that works.
    Hope someone else mat find this useful.

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    What does the other side keyway look like ? i have a similar one that says crampton ,i need to make a key for. i might have a different key type.

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    Nathan It looks similar to what is in your picture.
    My lock is about 2" tall 1.65" wide and .445" thick
    Would you like me to send you a couple of the CHENEY keys so you can play with them?

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    approximately the same size,only this one is cast or mallable iron. while looking for the cheney key i found 2 off the wall keys that fit the 2 st louis locks i have and 3 cheney keys, thank you,
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    candado3,thank you,found a key that works every time,not original,but works
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    That's great.
    Glad to have been of help.

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    i appreciate the info,the more i open it the easier it works
    thank you

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