
Originally Posted by
rapidlocksmiths
the best cut for a safe key is by hand , failing this and if quality safe keys then you really want a dedicated mortice machine like the silca lancer , though if using a machine i find for best quality all mortice and safe keys need hand finishing for best results .
as machines become more multi use they will always lose something in functionality and quality of cut .
my first machine for safe keys was an old mancuna , but despite its age , some TLC and it was a great machine .
i know it uses space and can be expensive , but you cant beat dedicated machines for dedicated jobs , its a bit like a skilled tradesman and handymen , handymen cover bits and bobs of multitrades but the specialist does that bit more .
i used to know a great safe engineer , he had a lancer on back of van but mostly cut and finished his keys by hand .
most of the dedicated tibbe machines are superb , and second hand they dont break bank , and as dedicated to just 1 job they tend to be very fast and very reliablle .
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