NON-universal, internal door, splined key, lock - where can i get one

[tonyjeffs]

- I'm looking for a door lock that is opened from one side using a splined key but I want one with an individually coded splined key , not a universal Does anyone know of anywhere I can buy one?

all those I've been able to find on line use the same universal key

Thanx Tony

[The Medway Handyman]

You could try these people

supply all our local councils. schools, uni's etc.

[Scabbydug]

Either Chubb or Era do a splined lock with a removable key (like a small cylinder key)can't remember it's part no offhand.

[tonyjeffs]

- I'm looking for a door lock that is opened from one side using a

Seen 'em, but all the keys are the same for any lock. I'm looking for one with a different, individual, key. Cheers

To

[Lobster]

AFAIK those sort of keys are all universal - I could be wrong, but I think if you want an individually coded key you'll need a different lock.

David

[fred]

In article , tonyjeffs writes

This might suit your needs:

as simple to fit or as cheap as the basic cylindrical ones but it uses a cruciform key very similar in shape to the splined ones.

Dims & more pics here:

under more info (pdf).

[ALex]

you look at item 3 at the top ,that is what you are looking for

[tonyjeffs]

Hi Alex unfortunately, it's just the same thing made out of toughened saw & drill resistant material. To quote what it says about that item,,and add some asterixes:: "Hardened bolt giving added sawing protection. Metal sleeve around key mechanism giving added drilling protection. 10 Year Guarantee,

***Universal Key***"...

David must be right. I think I will be able to make one out of a universal one by filing off some splines on the key and filling the corresponding socket with solder, or something along those lines.

Thanks

Tony

[dennis]

Are you looking at the same page? Quote

Provides a security upgrade from a universal key to a unique key mechanism for a mortice door bolt. 10 Year Guarantee, Unique key, Key locking method, Door Material: Timber

Its a lock barrel that fits into a door bolt in place of the removable key.

[tonyjeffs]

Must be the medication!!! Third down I was lookign at, not third accross. Self-defeatist attitude - I'll see my psych tomorrow ;-)

YES THATS THE BUSINESS! It is ordered and on its way. What a clever simple design.

Many thanks to Neil and Dennis and everyone on the thread,

Tony

[SimonJ]

But surely it is only a matter of a few seconds work to remove 2 screws, and your back to the universal key again, sort of defeats the object doesn't it?

[tonyjeffs]

It's only really to provide a deterrant so that family members don't readily wander into my room while I'm away. It'll do the trick!

Tony

[Bruce]

On the inside of an exterior door, removing these locks will represent a couple of minutes' delay, and that would deter almost all casual burglars. That alone is enough to make fitting them worthwhile.

Obviously, a determined burglar with plenty of time would not be put off.

I would also be tempted to fit them with security head screws that cannot be easily or quickly removed.