Description
Copper Skeleton Keys
Product Info
- Sold Each
- Material: Steel
- Finish: Antique Copper
- Type: Skeleton
Size
- Overall: 2-3/8″
- Barrel Length: 1-1/2″
- Pin Hole: 1/8″
- Key-bit: 3/16″ W x 3/16″ H
Copper Skeleton Keys are replacement style keys fitting some old furniture locks. Decorative openwork end complements aged appearance.
Fitting Furniture Keys
Replacing keys for an existing lock is difficult
- Key bits, also known as blades, often require a specific cut to fit a lock. Determining this cut is complex. If key bit is not cut correctly, it will not engage lock mechanism.
- Unfortunately knowing the manufacturer and model number of the lock does not help in locating a key to fit an antique lock.
- Cutting the bit/blade, to turn the lock mechanism, often requires the skills of a locksmith.
Before choosing a key blank:
- Determine lock-pin diameter This measurement is critical as key-barrel must slide over lock pin.
- The key-bit must be sized correctly to move the lock-bolt .
Profile of key-bit varies between locks.
- Some locks are easily turned with a simple un-notched blade
- Other locks require a key bit with one notch to lock or unlock
- Many locks require a key cut with 2 notches: one notch locks the lock the other notch unlocks the lock
- Some locks, made with spring-loaded levers, also require 2 notches however they also must be different sizes. This type of key is difficult to reproduce
Selecting Keyhole Covers – Escutcheons
For accurate fit:
- Measure keyhole height in keyhole cover
- Measure key-end height, height of key-bit
- Compare above determined measurements, to interior keyhole measurements, of the desired keyhole cover
