Date:         Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:47:55 -0700
Reply-To:     Kw <kokopellis@ATT.NET>
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From:         Kw <kokopellis@ATT.NET>
Subject:      Keys, locks and Steve Sandlin the Locksmith Guy
Comments: To: ssandlin@lcc.net
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Hi everyone,

I just wanted say that I used Steve Sandlin to make a couple of keys for
my van using the Logo key blanks he was promoting.  Steve was a great
resource and an even better locksmith.  He helped me remove the door
handles and get the original key code from the door handle when a copy
of a copy didn't work well.  The whole time he just wanted to make it
right for me.

I had Steve make a copy of the worn copy of the only key that came with
my van.  I also had replaced my sliding door handle a long time ago and
had a separate key for the sliding door.  I had this re-keyed to match
the doors and ignition.  When I got the new copies they did not work
very well without tweaking the key in the hole.  When I told Steve about
this he was more than helpful in getting this right for me.  Over the
next two weeks we scanned the old key, got the Key code and then Steve
cut two more copies of the key based on the source code (from inside the
handle) and re-worked the sliding door handle to match.

Steve also coached me on how to clean the cylinders which had 20 years
of grime built up.  Now I have free turning tumblers and keys
that work great.  Thanks again Steve!!

I really appreciate Steve's dedication and commitment to helping get a
set of workable keys.  I recommned Steve Sandlin, the Lock guy.

Besides, when the new logo keys showed up, my girlfriend said WOW, those
are the same keys I had on my Jetta. (1985) So if you need keys, new
source keys, or reworked tumblers, Steve Sandlin is your locksmith guy
on line.

Contact Steve at: ssandlin@lcc.net

For all of his efforts and work I sent Steve a Kokopelli for his garden
from http://www.kokopellisgarden.com

That's all for now.
Ken Wyatt
82 westy with one key for all doors and ignition.  Yeeha!!