(360) How to Make Keys by Hand 

I for one appreciate the time and effort that you put into your videos. I have been learning a new hobby watching your videos. Thank you

I'm going back and fourth on these videos he has the same passion through out the years. I can see why soo many picked up the hobby thanks to Bill.

Tomas, Thanks for the compliments - I appreciate it. Yes, I have an EVVA 3ks and have spend many, many hours trying to pick it. That is one lock that, if I had to call one unpickable, would be on the list. It provides absolutely NO feedback and the sliders remain free no matter how much tension you put on the core. Anyone that can pick one of these reliably (blind) is incredibly gifted.

purchaced picks and some practice see-through locks from sparrows... now realizing i may be getting into a deep rabbit hole of a hobby...

That drum was amazing. I don't usually understand drum solo. But there, it was like music was itself contracting and making music. Thank you. And thank you for all your tips. I am a locksmith at home depot. So I don't know much but enjoy learning

Oh god, the two supporters at the end cracked me up so hard, really made my day. Thanks, drummers!

How can you say this is not a work of art. Looks amazing and it works. Sir best art ever. Job well done

What a terrific ending to a great video.

Excellent videos Mr. bosianbill,I have viewed several and appreciate the time and effort you put into educating people in this fine Art. Thanks

I just used this tutorial and these tips/tools to successfully copy my first key at my kitchen counter, which is to my '02 Honda Civic. (The original key's head has a coded security chip in it for the ignition, but I just wanted a spare to open the doors/trunk.) I knew it was going to be a bit tricky to get the impression mirrored on both sides of the key accurately, so I also used a little dial caliper that I picked up from Home Depot ($25 USD). While I was there I picked up the same set of files that you use in your video ($10 USD) and I found the edges of the two flat files more useful than the cylindrical one for cutting down the "pin" positions. At the finish I flipped a file around and wrapped a piece of 1000 grit sandpaper around the smooth round file handle and this worked beautifully to smooth out all the little rough edges on the key. The setup I used to steady the key while I filed was a 1" vice and a mini quick-fire DeWalt clamp (pocket size). Which means I now have a very mobile key cutting setup! Bonus: the case that the files come in can easily double as an impromptu pick case! Thanks again Bill. Key worked on the very first try! My next challenge is to see if, with the dial caliper, I can take a photo of a regular 5-pin house key, zoom the photo to life-size scale, then measure the pin heights on the key in the photo with the caliper and create a copy this way ;)

I used to put some throw-away pins into the holes and tap them with a small hammer. Left a neat dimple for each pin. I also preferred the half-round needle file for hand cutting.

Thanks for the great information on how to make your own key. I have been watching your videos for over 2 years, and i have managed to open several locks at this point, And now i am building my first evil challenge lock for you ! Muahahah

Thanks Bill! You have inspired me to give this a try. I'm also working on something special to raise your blood pressure, now I might be able to send it with a working key!

In recent years I've been using fluorescent dye to mark my keys upon which I use a black light I do this just to make myself feel more important

Great instruction set for a low budget tinker. Thanks Bill

I may be new to the party that is lock sport, but I know talent when I see it: those drummers at the end are amazing!! J/K Bill, I'm loving all of your videos. Thanks so much!!

Awesome ending...!

Bill i have a lot of respect for your, you must be the best lockpicker in the locksmith industry, i know locksmith that have more than 20 years and never master this skill like you! They think that "raking" is lockpicking! I was wondering if you have tried to pick a EVVA 3ks euro profile? Please let me know!

I do this almost daily. Great vid

You have gained a new subscriber! Thank you, sir, for this great and informative video.

as always learned something new from you Bill thanks a million

you can get depth keys and use them to file a key. they have number 1 depth already filed so easy to keep filing to make a new key.

How do the hand cut keys work out when you take them to have copy's made? Thank you for the upload, good job.

Hello sir, Can you do a video on how to make key for vertical cut keys.Thanks and God Bless.

Love the ending...

nice video.Just a few things to add: In that set of files , you'll probably find a square file with different angles , 110° and 70°. The 110° is perfect for key cutting. Either cut it directly with that file , or cut it to depth with the round and then shape it with the square. - When rekeying , avoid deep cuts next to small cuts if you can. - If you would do a wafer lock this way , the key will get caught on the wafers. So smooth out the cuts first. I prefer to do all cuts at the same time.

Mr. Silverballer1911, You meant a 180 and walk away, right?...

Super nice, lively ending.

Now I can do this instead of my boss calling a locksmith, thank BosnianBill!

Just magic mark the edge and your scratch marks will stand out. Or use Dye Kem if you have it. Doug

I like that scratch all it is fancy. Bass pros sells nice diamond files cheap and they work great.

thanks I'll just keep watching maybe I'll get the hang of it

your video was excellent. I understood everything perfectly.

Great job again Bill always a pleasure.

thanks Bill now I know what files to get

Well that's my weekend sorted

Thank you, thank you and thank you for all the tutorials. It is much appreciated👍👏👌👍👏👌👍👏👌 Question: can you decode a car's wafer lock and remake new keys from the decoding. If so a video would just be marvelous. Pleeeeeaseee make one😆😆😆😆😆

this video was great, man. nicely edited, simple, to the point. it was just enough info to where I know I could do this and have the skill w/o actually doing it myself. I was surprised when the video was wrapping up because it felt like a minute video.

thenk´s men excelent videos

One good thing about being an eideteker is that I can see a key and be able to make a copy of it.... The downside is that I see it as a challenge and it sometimes gets me in trouble. LoL

I know this is an old video, but I just ran into a problem finding blank keys. I have a Lowes near me and they had a few but not all the blanks I wanted. Maybe I need to find a locksmith shop near me. That guy had to use the computer to find my keys. Oh well, Ill get there. I just wanted a few of everything so I can destroy a few learning and making a challenge lock.

Love it. Thanks

This is actually really good to know. Thanks for having made this video :)

Do your classes “ certify “ as a locksmith? Because of my health I need to find a new career. 24 years driving has not been good to me. I’m really enjoying learning this and I think it’s something I can physically still do.

very cool video.very handy skill

excellent vid Bill..

You can use a 5 pin key in a 6 pin lock if #6 is cut to a depth cut of 4

What an amazing video! Could you please tell me where you purchased your impressing file with the wood handle? I never have seen a handle like that before very cool. Thank you for all you do to help us newbies have a wondeful week.

Great video bill,I made my front door key useing a chainsaw file and a dremel.

super interesting thank you

Great tutorial Bill, fantastic video my friend ;o))))

how one could make a key blank? are these horizontal cuts difficult to cut?

Home Depot: Well a 6-pin key would be a number 91, and a 7-pin key a number 111 *Millions of Germans crying out in pain*

Bring more street performers in your videos

Let's say I've got an old lock with a removable core and just for kicks I want to try cutting my own key by hand! Call me a masochist, I guess! Would I need any special license or some such to purchase key blanks, or can I waltz into Home Depot or someplace and just buy a few? To be honest, this looks like a lot of fun!

How do you cross reference these key blanks? Is there some resources online that you could use?

Very nice

Fascinating mate,, good video,, and now another piece of good info for me to digest :-D cheers Bill :-)

could you do a video about impressioning?

Nice videos and good tutorials :) keep em coming

Would this one be better doing the outermost one first?

Excellent video, keep it up :)

Bill I noticed at the end of your video you handling a Schlage compressible cylinder. I'm a locksmith who has a hell of a hard time picking these locks which have been around now around 12 ± years now. There are no security pins but just a short rounded pin that's half inserted into the spring which is of a strong tension. Most of the time I just drill them out on a job not to waste so much time picking. I give them 5 mins at the most then out comes the drill. DO you have any videos or tips on these. Thanks for you great videos.

Say I've got a lock without a removable core and no keys, am I thoroughly boned or is there a way to make a key or three?

Could you also cut the key how you want it then grind/sand the pins down flush?

Do you think it would work if you found a key to fit in the lock, and then filed down the pins flush to the cylinder?

Hey Bill, awesome videos. I was looking at the Home Depot site for files/kits but it's a bit overwhelming. Do you (or any viewers) know the size of the rounded file?

What if it is a security key? Would you need authority to get a key?

on this video where you hand cut a key to repin the lock i noticed you used a round file first but i was wondering if a small triangular file could be used thank you in advance

Great video!! One question, the side rails on different brands are different, kwikset vs schlage, one type does not go into other type, can we make a common key works on both?

Lol you go to that much trouble for subscribers..... and with American Indians, I'll join up..... Oh by the way, I liked the video I can tell you put a lot of thought and effort into it.

Hey this Manny Fresh how much practice do you need to learn how to pick locks good

can you do this with an old school, ('69) ford ignition key? The two sided key harder? I can get the cylinder out, actually have a key but it's not exact, have to "jiggle" it

Some times i think you are part wizard....and with the drummers... are you one on the right or the left ?

Hey great video,My father is a locksmith and I just recently took an intrest in picking locks and attempting to make keys by hand. I have a pretty nice pick and file set but I still haven't gotten a "follower" tool to remove the core from my dad. is there anyway to make one or do I need to ask him?

why dont you use a triiagular file ?

Can i use the lishi key cutter for make keys by impressioning technique?? Or is better with a pippin file? , I need help do lockpad keys please, thanks

anyone notice: his voice is almost exactly like nicolas cage

Hi bosnianbill This is an outstanding presentation. But how you put your Name on those two drums. dhin dhin dhna dhin dhin ( Dhole music) Thanks

I have a question is possible to create a key from scrap I mean made a blank key

Can you use a dremmel to cut keys instead of files? Or is to too much power And will cut too deep?

I know there must be files that have the proper profile so they cut like the factory does them. Where can I get those reasonably?

Great job! Can you take that key and have a machine make a copy as any other key? T.I.A.

Please make a 10 and 8 liver lock key.

How do u repinn a lock so I can have a master key

That will most likely be a wafer lock. It's a little different.

Can I send you a lock I need to learn how to Re key it I also wanted to have a master key for it how can I send it to you

How to make a key when you can’t remove the core?

From an actual locksmith you have a lot to learn. You're teaching a lot of terrible techniques. But thank you for keeping me in a job.

Blanks are 2 bucks here

hahahaha XD 5:55

with all my respect but I don't think the last key you showed us was the same key you have been filling. And why did you smooth out 3 & 4 completely on the key ?

OK lies, where are you getting a key grinder for $60!?

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if anyone do see me picking there lok a do a 360 and walk away

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Bahahahahaha!

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