enodreven Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Hi, I'm sure I can't be the only one that leaves their key in the front door lock and then goes out and forgets to take it with them, only to find upon return a spare key won't go in as the other key is blocking it from going fully in, hope that makes sense. The question is how much of the front pointed end of the Yale type key can be cut off before it stops working, only my theory is if i could cut about a 0.25inch of of every key the problem of forgetting to take your key wouldn't be a problem again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggyd Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Once years ago I broke a yale key in the lock!! after managing to fish the broken bit out, I was able to open the door it only had about half the key left!! but dont blame me if that doesnt work on yours. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 You would need to grind off about half as much as is left sticking out on one side and as long as you do this without damaging the bits that depress the lock plungers (forgotten the technical term for them) you should be OK. I've done it and once it didn't work and once it did work - just make sure you have spare keys that work to hand before you start just in case and take bits off slowly as 'tis easier to get it off than to get it back on! Or switch it for a lever handled lock that can't lock you out without the key being turned first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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