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Can I use old key in new lock?

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Can I use old key in new lock?

Can the locks be rekeyed to work from one key? You can rekey all of your locks to match an existing key when the locks all have the same keyway. You can test if the locks use the same keyway by taking the existing key you want to use and seeing if it slides into the keyholes of the locks you want to match that key.

Can a padlock be made to fit a key?

The answer is a resounding ‘yes’. If you need help getting padlocks made to a particular specification, please contact us today.

Can a locksmith make a key from a broken key?

Yes, you can copy a broken key regardless of whether it is a patented key. You will be limited on where you can have this done, just because not every key maker will have access to the needed key blank. The safest bet is always a locksmith, as they will have the keys and equipment to cut any type of new keys.

Can you rekey locks yourself?

When you rekey a lock by yourself, you will need to purchase a rekey kit that is specific to your brand of doorknob, lever, or deadbolt. In most cases, all other pieces of the lock stay the same. A few simple tools are usually included with the kit.

How do you change a lock to fit a key?

How to Rekey a Lock

  1. Step 1: Remove the Doorknob. The first step is to remove the doorknob from the door.
  2. Step 2: Remove the Cylinder.
  3. Step 3: Take Out the C-Clip.
  4. Step 4: Attach Key Plug.
  5. Step 5: Dump the Old Pins.
  6. Step 6: Insert New Pins.
  7. Step 7: Replace the Plug.
  8. Step 8: Reattach Knob to Door.

Can you rekey a lock yourself?

Can a locksmith make a new key without the original?

When there is no key available, we won’t be duplicating a key, we will be originating a key. Locksmiths can make keys for locks without the original key using one or more methods: cutting keys from a code, scoping the lock cylinders to read the depths, disassembling/decoding a cylinder, or by impressioning a key.

Who can duplicate a broken key?

How Do You Copy a Broken Key?

  • A professional locksmith can actually still copy the broken key for you and help save money in the process.
  • If you are unable to get the broken key out yourself, you may require the services of a professional locksmith.

Can you make a new key for an old mortise lock?

Master locksmith Larry Cosares replies: Of course you can! And, most likely, one key is all you’ll need because interior doors on old houses typically share identical locks. The first step is to remove one of the locks and take it in to an antiques store or a locksmith that has a collection of old bit keys, often called skeleton keys.

How does a locksmith make a key from a lock?

For a locksmith to make a key from a lock, they can either attempt to cut a new key to code, impression the lock, or disassemble the lock cylinder to measure its internal components. A locksmith will require the use of additional tools to accomplish some of the processes that were discussed above.

Is it possible to rekey all of your locks?

You can rekey all of your locks to match an existing key when the locks all have the same keyway. You can test if the locks use the same keyway by taking the existing key you want to use and seeing if it slides into the keyholes of the locks you want to match that key. If it slides in, they can be rekeyed to work with your existing key.

Can you use the same key on different locks?

Even though locks may be made from a different company, there several companies that use the same, or similar-enough keyways so that a key from one can be work the other brand of lock. The table below shows brands that will typically work together.