How to cut tibbie ford key?

[H.Wessel]

Hi

I will start to make ford keys and I want to know how to use this tibbie clamp with a key cutting machine (not electronic)
http://www.apollo-auto.com/bmz_cache/1/1657bd18927922411514662f4347e9a2.image.733x550.JPG

Anybody know or have a video??

Thanks in advance ;)

[paul_12345]

Hi

I will start to make ford keys and I want to know how to use this tibbie clamp with a key cutting machine (not electronic)


Anybody know or have a video??

Thanks in advance ;)

Not got one but should take you about 2 minutes max to workout how to use it from the picture alone :)

[whiskeyman]

never used it
have a dedicated machine
but looks easy to use

remember to file the back edge off when done to save key sticking in the ignition

[znakedwrx]

Very easy :)

I use the same tool for tibbie keys.

Left unit (A B C D E F) are for cutting position on the key and you use guide pin on that unit.

Right unit is where you place your blank key TO CUT or existing key TO DECODE and you need to use cutter on that unit.
Key code options (1,2,3,4) where 1 = NO cut.


1) very important that both units are ALIGNED on the machine

2) Very important that tracer(guide) pin and cutter are on the same high. Good tip is if you have key code 1 - key is flat - there should not be any cuts on the blank. If you have cuts - cutter is to low.

3) VERY VERY important - key must be in right position in right unit and VERY TIGHT (no movements!!)

Per every key position (left unit - A B C D E F) you will have 4 cuts (you rotate the key in the right unit).

When you finish cutting at position A, rotate left unit and put tracer to go in slot B and do new 4 cuts...

Same thing until you get to the slot F... key done :)
Wire brush machine might be your friend since cuts are very sharp.
If the edges are to big you might not pullout the key from the ignition, while you will be able to pull it out from the door!!

Practice a bit :)

[H.Wessel]

Very easy :)

I use the same tool for tibbie keys.

Left unit (A B C D E F) are for cutting position on the key and you use guide pin on that unit.

Right unit is where you place your blank key TO CUT or existing key TO DECODE and you need to use cutter on that unit.
Key code options (1,2,3,4) where 1 = NO cut.


1) very important that both units are ALIGNED on the machine

2) Very important that tracer(guide) pin and cutter are on the same high. Good tip is if you have key code 1 - key is flat - there should not be any cuts on the blank. If you have cuts - cutter is to low.

3) VERY VERY important - key must be in right position in right unit and VERY TIGHT (no movements!!)

Per every key position (left unit - A B C D E F) you will have 4 cuts (you rotate the key in the right unit).

When you finish cutting at position A, rotate left unit and put tracer to go in slot B and do new 4 cuts...

Same thing until you get to the slot F... key done :)
Wire brush machine might be your friend since cuts are very sharp.
If the edges are to big you might not pullout the key from the ignition, while you will be able to pull it out from the door!!

Practice a bit :)

Thanks for you tips ;)
So if I understand you first I have to decode the original key, al later change que key and cut the new key, am I in the right way?

Thanks friend :bounce:

[paul_12345]

Thanks for you tips ;)
So if I understand you first I have to decode the original key, al later change que key and cut the new key, am I in the right way?

Thanks friend :bounce:

Very easy to decode by eye, then do the cuts

[znakedwrx]

Thanks for you tips ;)
So if I understand you first I have to decode the original key, al later change que key and cut the new key, am I in the right way?

Thanks friend :bounce:

At the beginning yes, but then as paul_12345 have said - you will be able to decode key by eye :)

[racin-snake]

like this miracle-A5 LDV(FO19) Key Cutting - YouTube


Tibbe Key Adapter Kit - YouTube

[gtmech]

Nice little Tibbe Cutting kit you got there mate, never seen one that nice before anywhere else


Hi

I will start to make ford keys and I want to know how to use this tibbie clamp with a key cutting machine (not electronic)
http://www.apollo-auto.com/bmz_cache/1/1657bd18927922411514662f4347e9a2.image.733x550.JPG

Anybody know or have a video??

Thanks in advance ;)

[paul_12345]

Nice little Tibbe Cutting kit you got there mate, never seen one that nice before anywhere else

looks pretty decent and cheap.

Wholesale Ford Key Clamp (http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs/269816788-Ford-Key-Clamp-wholesalers.html)

[workdamnyou]

looks pretty decent and cheap.

Wholesale Ford Key Clamp (http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs/269816788-Ford-Key-Clamp-wholesalers.html)

I have a pair in the van permanently mounted in a Silca Duo. Saved cost of a second machine for tibbe, and space too. Never had a problem with keys. Works 100%.

[nazz2]

I use silca FO 2000,its a dedicated machine for ford(6cuts) and jag keys(8cuts),as far as im aware(you might contradict me though!),its the best machine for tibbe keys around.never had any problem with it,and its childs play.

The only thing you have to be carefull with tibbe,its no2 cut which usually,gets caught in the ignition,so a good buff and a bit of filling,always cures the problem.

[workdamnyou]

I use silca FO 2000,its a dedicated machine for ford(6cuts) and jag keys(8cuts),as far as im aware(you might contradict me though!),its the best machine for tibbe keys around.never had any problem with it,and its childs play.

The only thing you have to be carefull with tibbe,its no2 cut which usually,gets caught in the ignition,so a good buff and a bit of filling,always cures the problem.

Yes, I have a Delta FO in the workshop as well. Great machine, mine is 14 years old and has never given trouble once. Most of the Ford dealers here have them too.

But for a van, or someone who can't afford the price of a dedicated tibbe machine, this set of jaws is ideal.

[ninja123]

Will these jaws work ok in a silca delta machine??

ninja

[workdamnyou]

Will these jaws work ok in a silca delta machine??

If they would work, I'd have told you about them before now mate.

They could be made to work on most mortice type machines, but not on cylinder machines.

[kop]

Hi all. I have recently bought a silica ford machine. I have had the problem when the key gets stuck in the ignition. Is this simply because the key needs running through the wheel attached?

[workdamnyou]

Hi all. I have recently bought a silica ford machine. I have had the problem when the key gets stuck in the ignition. Is this simply because the key needs running through the wheel attached?

Brush the hell out of it, run a fine file over it, or use sandpaper. When you run your finger over it you shouldn't feel any sharp angles. Then it will work fine.

[kop]

Will try this next time thanks.

[H.Wessel]

I bought this clamp:
http://www.onlyda.com/english/Upload/PicFiles/20091112131361801.jpg
Second key I made work, but not perfect, I think that clamp it?s a shit...very hard to make the key, anybody tried another clamp better or a cheap tibbie key cutting?? I can not spend half an hour to cut a fiesta key... xD

[Automat]

No matter what you use, it's going to be time consuming. Silca FO dedicated machine is best but expensive.
I'm using this KLOM vise with my vertical machine, not the best but has been working for me.

http://www.apollo-auto.com/locksmith-tools/klom/klom-high-quality-locksmith-tool-mondeo-key-code-machine

[viw9419]

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[H.Wessel]

No matter what you use, it's going to be time consuming. Silca FO dedicated machine is best but expensive.
I'm using this KLOM vise with my vertical machine, not the best but has been working for me.

http://www.apollo-auto.com/locksmith-tools/klom/klom-high-quality-locksmith-tool-mondeo-key-code-machine

Yours looks better, I will try to buy some similar yours because this one I have it?s a ****ing shit xD

[paul_12345]

Yours looks better, I will try to buy some similar yours because this one I have it?s a ****ing shit xD

Do you get 2? one for ford one for jag or is that a marketing ploy and you get one for both?

[H.Wessel]

Do you get 2? one for ford one for jag or is that a marketing ploy and you get one for both?

The chinise said me that I could use 2 to clone directly, but don?t work very well... xD
I will try to make it by code, maybe it?s better

[paul_12345]

The chinise said me that I could use 2 to clone directly, but don?t work very well... xD
I will try to make it by code, maybe it?s better

I'd imagine it would be 10x better with the black guide + code

[Automat]

Yours looks better, I will try to buy some similar yours because this one I have it?s a ****ing shit xD

I bought one similar to KLOM one from aliexpress and it was inferior materials and cutter, get genuine KLOM.

[whiskeyman]

you will be cheaper in the long run just to pick up a second hand tibbie machine

this will save you time and loads of keys

[H.Wessel]

you will be cheaper in the long run just to pick up a second hand tibbie machine

this will save you time and loads of keys

Yes, I think it too, but don?t want to spend 2000$ for a machine that maybe I will use 3-4 times every month...

[whiskeyman]

2000$ for a second hand machine...............wow

you can pick em up here in uk for 150-400 pounds

[H.Wessel]

2000$ for a second hand machine...............wow

you can pick em up here in uk for 150-400 pounds

Really??could you send me a mp with info? I am very interested, also if I have to pay shipping cost...

[dediegokey]

Hi Wiskeyman me to will like info, please
dediegokey