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<p>[QUOTE="Bev aka thelmasstuff, post: 49690, member: 23"]I am humbled by your talent. My husband is a locksmith and that's exactly how he makes keys for old chests and cabinets. We collect old bit keys (skeleton keys) at flea markets and yard sales. First, he finds a key that fits in the lock, then he carefully impressions and files new wards so it works. Any time you need a locksmith job in the States, come see us. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/wink.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=";)" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Even though the prevailing wisdom says to leave antiques untouched, in the case of something that's been severely damaged, this is a wonderful example of what can be done to salvage it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bev aka thelmasstuff, post: 49690, member: 23"]I am humbled by your talent. My husband is a locksmith and that's exactly how he makes keys for old chests and cabinets. We collect old bit keys (skeleton keys) at flea markets and yard sales. First, he finds a key that fits in the lock, then he carefully impressions and files new wards so it works. Any time you need a locksmith job in the States, come see us. ;) Even though the prevailing wisdom says to leave antiques untouched, in the case of something that's been severely damaged, this is a wonderful example of what can be done to salvage it.[/QUOTE]
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