How to make a duplicate key in 2 minutes

There are situations when the lock is in excellent condition, but there is only one key left, the rest are lost. If he disappears, there will be trouble. Spare keys are made in special workshops, but you can also make them yourself in an emergency. No complicated machines are required, all you need is desire and a couple of minutes of your time.

What to prepare

Find a discarded plastic card or Tic-Tac gum packet and some sharp scissors.


Additionally, you will need a lighter, pliers or round nose pliers. The hole is melted by a nail in the key.

The process of making a duplicate key

Clamp the factory key with pliers and use a lighter to gently smoke it on one side. There should be a lot of soot on the surface, do not leave gaps. The entire surface of the key must be covered with soot.

Place it on a flat rack to cool. Cut the tape to the required length and width and press it tightly to the surface of the key. The more carefully you do this operation, the better the print will be. The soot should stick to the tape from the entire surface of the key.

Peel the key off the tape and check the clarity of the image.

Stick it on an old credit card, remove any air bubbles.

Using scissors, cut out the key imprint on the credit card exactly along the contour. Match the spare key with the factory key, check the identity. Adjust if necessary.


A copy of the key is ready!
Compare with the original.

Everything is perfect.
A duplicate can also be made from Tik-Tak packaging. Remove the lid and cut out the large flat side.


Cover one side of the original key with soot using a lighter. The requirements are the same as described above.

Place tape on the soot, do not move it while gluing. Attach the tape to the packaging plate and cut out the spare key.

Using a hot nail, make holes to secure the keys on the keychain and install them on the ring.


Check functionality. Insert the plastic key into the lock and open it. If you feel resistance while pushing in, don’t be upset, this is how it should be, it’s the plastic bending to fit the profile of the groove.

Conclusion

To avoid unpleasant situations, two conditions must be met. First, the lock should be very easy to open, the mechanism should be new and free of rust. Three times - the key should be turned with the utmost care, plastic duplicates are fragile. If they break in the mechanism, you will have to cut the bow to open it.

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