We plan to call around Sat.to see if we can locate someone that will cut it. The key was $12. Totally unnecessary... but convenience wins out sometimes. Seems like the world of locks is changing just like everything else... to short sighted short term living. Ugh. Madeline John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Locksmiths hate steel keys... apparently it dulls their cutting tools. Personally, I'd recommend calling around to find a locksmith who will cut a steel key, because a knowledgeable one with well maintained machines will have no problem with it. Cutting one of these mild steel blanks is no big deal if you cut slowly and have a sharp blade. A lot of locksmiths don't sharpen their blades often enough (all of mine go out every year, at LEAST), and a dull blade will overheat and lose its tempering on a steel key pretty quick, making it even duller. I've personally cut several steel Vanagon keys, and dozens of other makes, no problem. So how much does the dealership charge for those rubber head steel blanks? I'm almost afraid to ask... I wish I knew how to find 'em in bulk. All I can get in bulk are the crappy Ilco aftermarket nickel plated brass blanks. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
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