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Key Makers

Key makers, talent on the streets
by
Sachin Tanwar
IDC, IIT Bombay

Key making is a process in which an original key is copied as it is in terms of size, shapes and teeth. In this process, original key needs to be there for comparison. A similar shape of key is selected from a bunch of keys. Then, they are kept against each other sideways and one by one, using tools, all the teeth are copied on the blank key. Tools used are a wise and a hand file. Available throughout India, on streets, and at cost of (20-100, depending upon the key type and location).
 

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