Neil23 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 One of the keys for my cabinet is slightly damaged still works but hitty missy. I've got the spare also. But wanting two good ones. Has anyone had to get one cut or had to buy a blank to be cut. Just got told today it cost anywhere between 25-50 quid for the blank..is this the going rate or is there other places to try?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Have you tried your local agricultural merchants? Ours charges about a tenner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Timpsons. Quick and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 14 minutes ago, London Best said: Timpsons. Quick and cheap. this,they don e mine very cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil23 Posted April 8 Author Report Share Posted April 8 20 minutes ago, London Best said: Timpsons. Quick and cheap. I'll inquire at Timpsons think theres one not far from me. My local cobbler said he can do them but need to order the blank in which would be quite expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 10 minutes ago, Neil23 said: I'll inquire at Timpsons think theres one not far from me. My local cobbler said he can do them but need to order the blank in which would be quite expensive Our local Timmons had the blanks in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil23 Posted April 8 Author Report Share Posted April 8 Just now, London Best said: Our local Timmons had the blanks in stock. Might be the way forward 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Depends what safe you have. Brattonsound keys will not be found at local key cutters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil23 Posted April 8 Author Report Share Posted April 8 No not Bratton sound but they are propper safe keys he said. Hopefully timpsons can sort me out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 55 minutes ago, Neil23 said: No not Bratton sound but they are propper safe keys he said. Hopefully timpsons can sort me out Thompson can order in and cost me £40 for safe key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 If the locks are Chubb (Union) 3G110 (BS3621) locks, blanks (often called Chubb 110 style) are available for around £4. Most locksmiths can cut these. Older cabinets with two locks often used this type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpredder Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Might be cheaper to replace the lock. https://www.ironmongerywarehouse.co.uk/store/locking-product/safe-locks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil23 Posted April 9 Author Report Share Posted April 9 Update on the key , I called at timpsons today soon as he seen the key he said as it's a safe key he'd have to measure it up and order a one in he reckons itll be £40 of the top of his head.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet11-87 Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 having this exact problem, i broke one of my keys and im using my spare. its a double bit key and local cobblers/key cutters are all asking for 30-50 quid to cut the key including timpsons , and all saihd they have to order the blanks in. keys are poor metal. like a cast pewter looking material. timpsons do offer but 1 get 1 half price bit its still pricy toyed with the idea of just buying a key cutter for £90 and having a crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windswept Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 Have you searched online for a blank? Some places sell then for £10 but I do not know the quality. It could also be worth emailing the maker of you cabinet to see if they sell or recommend anyone for key blanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil23 Posted April 9 Author Report Share Posted April 9 Yes contact a couple different lock Smith's all seep to say that typekey would need to be ordered after measuring.. bottom key in pic is the damaged one 30 minutes ago, Windswept said: Have you searched online for a blank? Some places sell then for £10 but I do not know the quality. It could also be worth emailing the maker of you cabinet to see if they sell or recommend anyone for key blanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellside Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 I got a spare Brattonsound set made at Timpsons. The ones above in pic look very different and more specialised. If you can order the blanks - happy days. Better than not being able to access your cabinet in worst case scenario. I think once you have the blanks, most high street key people could copy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCB56 Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 Have sent you a PM. Look at Guns'r'us Sheffield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil23 Posted April 9 Author Report Share Posted April 9 1 hour ago, Fellside said: I got a spare Brattonsound set made at Timpsons. The ones above in pic look very different and more specialised. If you can order the blanks - happy days. Better than not being able to access your cabinet in worst case scenario. I think once you have the blanks, most high street key people could copy them. Yes getting the blank is where the price comes from. One key cutter said hed cut if fir nothing if I get the blank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 Try this place for blanks https://www.lockstation.co.uk/keys/key-blanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil23 Posted April 9 Author Report Share Posted April 9 31 minutes ago, JohnfromUK said: Try this place for blanks https://www.lockstation.co.uk/keys/key-blanks Dond seem to have any double bit hollow shank keys on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 Is this it https://www.oskeys.co.uk/silca-5me2-double-bit-pipe-safe-blank-m1106kb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil23 Posted April 9 Author Report Share Posted April 9 9 minutes ago, Yellow Bear said: Is this it https://www.oskeys.co.uk/silca-5me2-double-bit-pipe-safe-blank-m1106kb Its similar bit not brass and I'd have to check dimensions properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil23 Posted April 9 Author Report Share Posted April 9 38 minutes ago, Neil23 said: Its similar bit not brass and I'd have to check dimensions properly I've sent them a photo aswel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMc Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 local locksmith for a safe key (similar to the ones imaged above) was £25 last year... seems like the going rate for a 'safe' style key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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