On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 11:52 PM, Ali <[email protected]> wrote: >> I've done it. ISTR it was around $8-$10 for one key. Might be $15 >> now. Copying pretty much always cheaper than code cuts...
> What I tried to do was take the lock in and have them make a key. Not just > copy a key... Right. More places can likely copy than code cut an ACE key. I found a place in Columbus that could do it, but certainly not every place. > As an aside since the Chicago Co. also made the keys/locks for the IBM 5170 > is there a catalog/code conversion book that describes how to make locks for > a given 5170 key? Code books are for looking up the requisite cuts/pins/wafers to make either locks or keys. A competent commercial locksmith who has the right tools and parts should be able to do it. -ethan
