Key Decoders - Compact and Convenient

Key decoders are designed to make locksmiths' jobs easier. In the fast paced world in which we live time is money and time wasted guessing at key codes is money down the drain. These tools are produced to exact manufacturer specifications to quickly decode the cuts on any compatible cut key. A key code or bitting is a series of numbers representing the cuts on a key. Typically higher numbers represent deeper cuts while lower numbers represent shallower ones.
There are countless uses for key decoders. A task as simple as rekeying a lock is greatly simplified when you no longer have to guess which pins to use. This can become a particularly frustrating task when using universal pin kits--a frustration easily mitigated with a very inexpensive investment. Each step inside the tool corresponds with a cut of a particular depth. Inserting the key and seeing which step the cut bottoms out in determines the depth of the cut in that particular space. With a little practice a standard five cut key can be decoded in under 15 seconds.
Another use for these tools is the creation of code cut, or "factory original," keys. We've all seen worn or poorly cut keys in desperate need of a makeover. Decoding these worn keys to factory specifications is a fairly simple task with these tools after which code cutting equipment of your choice can be used to make a fresh key.
It is however important to realize the limitations of these tools. Each gauge is specific for one set of depth information. This depth information is generally very specific from manufacturer to manufacturer, and even from series to series within one particular manufacturer (a concern especially for Corbin/Russwin and some other commercial manufacturers). In other words a number 3 depth in a Schlage key is going to be different from number 3 depth in a Kwikset key. With this in mind it is obviously important to use the proper key decoder for whatever type of key you are working with.
TUBULAR DECODER  This little gadget is for decoding tubular keys ... more info
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Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Kwikset, Schlage, Weiser, Weslock Key Decoder Key Decoder for Kwikset, Schlage, Weiser and Weslock. Top quality stainless ... more info
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Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Key Decoder Key Decoder for Medeco small pin, Medeco large pin, Master Padlock and American Padlock. Top quality stainles ... more info
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Key Decoder for GM, Ford, Chrysler and Ford 10 cut. Top quality stainless steel provides strength and durability for these individual key decoders. ... more info
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Key Decoder for ASSA. Top quality stainless steel provides strength and durability for these individual key decoders. Designed with "Sure Stop" step ... more info
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Key Decoder for Best/Falcon and other I/C keys   Top quality stainless steel provides strength and durability for these individual key dec ... more info
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Schlage Key Decoder   Key Decoder for all Schlage and other Schlage type keys using factory increments. Top quality stainless steel ... more info
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Key Gauge - LAB 5 IN 1  For Kwikset, Schlage, Weiser, Weslock, and Master  Small size (3-3/8" x 2-1/8") Made in the USA Schlage, ... more info
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LKGKS - 2-N-1 Key Gauge Locksmith Rekeying (Repinning) tool For Kwikset & Schlage Small size ... more info
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LAB Brand Pin Decoder for Medeco Biaxial Pins Identify and Sort, Medeco Biaxial bottom pins according to Length, Angle & Skew. Meas ... more info
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LKGIC - Interchangeable Core Key Gauge For A2, A3 and A4 systems Small size (3-3/4" x 2") Stainless steel ... more info
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