Has anyone recycled used key making machine?

Has anyone recycled used key making machine?

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1 June 2011 at 08:16 #69517
Steve Wan
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Hi guys,

I’m back, wanted to know has anyone converted a used key duplication machine into either a small miller or tool and cutter? Just the other day I had my keys duplicated. Both the key miller and key coping grinder looks very much like a small miller and tool and cutter design…wondering has anyone out there ever thought of it. The structure is rigid and certainly saves cost of buying a brand new machine with some innovative make-over.

Steve
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1 June 2011 at 08:16 #21869
Steve Wan
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1 June 2011 at 11:34 #69534
ady
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I think they use a franchise system over here, I have never seen one on the open market, and they get given back to the “owning” company by the user.

Ebay UK has no old key cutting machines for sale today, not one.
1 June 2011 at 11:58 #69536
Ian S C
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No, But I did at one time look at the idea of converting a valve facing machine, but I have not found one yet. Ian S C
1 June 2011 at 12:24 #69537
Keith Long
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Hi Steve

These machines do come up on EBay from time to time, there were a couple about 6 – 8 weeks ago. Often it seems that the seller doesn’t know what they’ve got, as they’ve picked them up in a clearance sale or a part of a job lot, and as a result they often get listed as “lathes” or “milling machines”. A case really of scanning the auction lists to see if you can spot what you’re after. New machine are available – but buying a small purpose built lathe or milling machine would probably be cheaper.

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