Classic Brass Keys - Paxton Hardware

4.6 (102) · $ 5.00 · In stock

Product Info Sold Each Material: Brass Finish: Polished, not lacquered Type: Skeleton Key with cut bit Size Overall: 2-11/16" Barrel Length: 1-1/2" Barrel Interior: 1/8" Diameter Classic Brass Keys are excellent quality with vintage style. These keys will turn some but not all antique locks. Key has a notched-end, known as the key-bit. This portion of key is critical. If the key bit is cut correctly it will turn lock-mechanism. If key bit is not correctly notched it will not open and close lock. 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