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Re: Swedging a key

Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2006-09-05 01:29

Chris wrote:
"And if it is the RH B key, this key can't be swaged as the barrel is solid - only the ends are drilled to take the point screw which will mean an insert will need to be fitted. "

I have on several occasions, extended such a key at least a mm, maybe 2 mm, by swedging.

I do it with narrow swedging pliers, in a series of locations along the CENTRAL part of the key. Then tidy up a bit with wider swedging pliers.

The narrowing of diameter can be spread over some distance, so as not to damage cosmetics too much.

Be careful to do equal twisting both clockwise and anticlockwise, or you can get a serious twist misalignment between the fixtures at each end of the key.

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