A visit to jimster586's lock shop, with camera work by dieselducy.

[amcanmike]

LOTS OF FUN

[KezoZydis]

Are you using a double angle cutting wheel on this machine? Cos if it's only a single angle, I think you're cutting the key in the wrong direction. It should be left to right or bow to tip.

[jimster586]

@KezoZydis Yep, it's a double angle wheel.

[lokpikr999]

@jimster586 The CW-50MC right?

[MrBakerDavid]

@jimster586

Since it has a double angle wheel would you be able to code cut keys using depth and space keys?

[jimster586]

@MrBakerDavid Absolutely.

[NickvanderRoest]

cool machine!

[jimster586]

@NickvanderRoest Thanks!

[NickvanderRoest]

@jimster586 ;)

[MrLunchbox2003]

What are your thoughts on the Framon 2? What do you think a used one is worth?

[jimster586]

@MrLunchbox2003 Seems like an excellent machine. As far as a price for a used one, it depends on the condition of the machine...

[adjicio]

My local hardware store has a machine like this, I always thought it was a fun piece of engineering to check out. Just curious, are there any limitations as to what sorts of keys you can cut? i.e. double sided keys, weird sizes, etc. Great video!

[jimster586]

@adjicio Thanks, this machine will cut almost anything including double sided keys, even though they're a royal pain. If you wanted to cut flat steel keys, then you would need a special blade for that.

[ElevatorMan2012]

I'd be willing to bet that dieselducy is going to get one of these pretty soon. Very cool.

[jimster586]

@ElevatorMan2012 Thanks, although I would bet that this isn't within dieselducy's budget as they're expensive.

[TheElevatorChannel]

Very interesting! I've never seen this done before.

[Balarick]

@TheElevatorChannel it's also very fast and accurate.

[jimster586]

@Balarick Yes it is. Much better than my manual one. :)