Timeless Brass Keys - Paxton Hardware

$ 4.99

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Size Overall: 2-1/4" Barrel Length: 1" Barrel Interior: 1/8" Diameter Timeless Brass Keys have a cut bit to turn some locks. Decorative scalloped end accents cabinets on drawers, doors, desks, boxes and chests. The excellent quality and vintage style make these solid brass keys great replacements. These keys will turn some but not all antique locks. Key has a notched-end, known as the key-bit. If the key bit is cut correctly it will turn lock-mechanism. Key-bit profile varies according to individual lock. The key barrel is hollow, to slip onto lock pin. Lock pin must be slightly less than 1/8" for barrel to slip lock-pin. 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