Making Keys for a Nishijin Lock

[mxfaiman]

Okay. I'll say congrats to you on figuring out a different way on opening the lock.

I have been playing around myself with making keys for the Nishijin locks. So far the straight locks are easy to make the keys for it is the angled ones that are a tad bit harder.

I'll tell you all now the magic key blank that fits in these locks. It is made by HY-KO, it is a KK2. Or in other words a key for a KIA Sportage.

There is a few mods you need to make to the key. But once you make one with all the proper sized slots any lock smith should be able to copy it. ( Just don't go to Ace they have the wrong type of grinder. It has to be a V grinder not a square.)

I'll post another update later today with pictures of my angle lock (I have to find it, it is here somwhere.) And the rest of my instructions.

For now I have some pictures attached below.

1. Picture of a straight lock
2. Key original blank and prototype key.
3. Key blank for pachinko lock
4. Final key. (minor adjustments need to be made)

[mxfaiman]

Sorry I've been a little busy lately.

I also can't seem to find my modded angle lock. (It is here somewhere.)

If I have some time. I'll find the key I cut and make a full size pattern and upload it here. I have just been using a dremel with a cutting disk and a file to make the keys (note: use a small file. and make sure it is made for metal.)

I'll update a little later if I have some time.

[mxfaiman]

Okay I had a little time so I made a pattern on which shows you EXACTLY where to cut the key. (file attached)

What to do:
1. Buy you key(s)

2. Print out pattern. (make sure the 1/8" box is the right size)

3. Using the pattern mark where you need to cut the tip off the key.

4. Use the pattern and mark the lines the need to be cut out. (The Red lines) AlsoNote: cut ON the red lines don't cut next to them. If you do the key may turn out wrong.

5. Cut on the lines you made on your key.

6. Test fit your key in the lock.

7. If it is a little snug in some spots. Find the area that may be the problem and take your file and grind it down a little. (Other attached file: The Blue arrows show areas where you may need to file.)

8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 if needed

9. If you key fits perfect and can open your lock. Congrats your done.

If anyone has any questions feel free to ask.

I'll keep looking for my angle lock to show you my mod.