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How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

There are situations when the lock is in excellent condition, and only one key remains, the rest are lost. If he disappears, then trouble will arise. Spare keys are made in special workshops, but they can be made independently in an emergency. No complex machine tools are needed, you just need a desire and a couple of minutes of your time.

What to prepare


Find an unnecessary plastic card or Tik-Tak chewing gum package and sharp scissors.
How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

Additionally, you need a lighter, pliers or pliers. The hole is melted with a clove in the key.

Key duplicate manufacturing process


How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

Hold the factory wrench with pliers and a cigarette lighter, gently smoke it on one side. There should be a lot of soot on the surface, do not leave gaps. Soot must cover the entire plane of the key.
How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

Place it on a flat cooling stand. Cut the adhesive tape of the required length and width, firmly press it to the surface of the key. The more carefully you do this operation, the better the print will be. Soot should stick to the adhesive tape over the entire surface of the key.
How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

Peel off the tape key, check the clarity of the image.
How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

Stick it on your old credit card, remove all air bubbles.
How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

Scissors precisely along the contour cut the fingerprint of the key on the credit card. Compare the spare key with the factory one, check the identity. Correct if necessary.
How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

A copy of the key is ready!
Compare with the original.
How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

All the top to top.
A duplicate can also be made from the packaging from Tik-Tak. Remove the cover and cut out the large flat side.
How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

Coat the original key with a lighter on one side. The requirements are the same as described above.
How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

Stick adhesive tape on the soot; do not displace it while gluing. Fasten the tape on the packaging plate and cut out the spare key.
How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

With a hot nail, make holes to fix the keys on the key fob, install them on the ring.
How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

Check performance. Insert the plastic key into the lock and open it. If resistance is felt during cramming, do not be discouraged, as it should be, this plastic bends under the groove profile.
How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

Conclusion


To eliminate the occurrence of unpleasant situations, it is necessary to fulfill two conditions. First, the lock should be very easy to open, the mechanism is new and without rust. Three times - turn the key with extreme caution, plastic duplicates are fragile. If they break in the mechanism, then for opening it is necessary to cut a handle.

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Comments (3)
  1. Guest Andrey
    #1 Guest Andrey Guests July 26, 2019 9:07 p.m.
    5
    What nonsense! Let them try to do the same for a normal castle, not Chinese junk. Yes, and with the Chinese there may be problems. Do not listen to stupid advice. Contact a specialist otherwise there may be problems with the lock.
  2. Guest Alexander
    #2 Guest Alexander Guests July 27, 2019 18:11
    3
    Bullshit full since already take the plywood and saw through the grooves. I wonder how many people made such keys ????? You can still do casting and also works.
  3. Dan
    #3 Dan Guests July 28, 2019 00:35
    0
    hairpin and it’s easier and more reliable smirk

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