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

You could try these people

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.

- 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

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

In article , tonyjeffs writes

This might suit your needs:

Dims & more pics here:

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,

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

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.

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

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?

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

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.