Modern Skeleton Key Locks

Skeleton keys are bit and barrel keys used to open locks on fine furniture.

Modern skeleton key locks.

The bow the barrel and the bit. Sc4 6 pin bump key used for schlage keyways. Barrel the long tube that connects the bow to the bit of the key. Ultra security 44609 old time mortise lock with skeleton key brass plated finish replaces most mortise interior locks from the early 1900 s 4 1 out of 5 stars 134 skeleton keys 2 pack.

The diameter of the barrel and the cut and size of the bit are the most important items when matching a lock. Take a look at the key to your home and figure out which of these are the best match for you. All of our keys are reproductions of functional keys used on locks for antique furniture. Sc1 5 pin bump key used for schlage keyways.

Replacing an interior mortise lock skeleton key with a modern lock with privacy latch press any key replacing an interior mortise lock skeleton key with a modern lock with privacy latch this seems to be one of the more popular posts on my blog. Combined these three types of bump keys will work on 95 of residential keyways. Get it as soon as wed oct 7. The skeleton keys can be used for older doors.

169 use default sorting order by price. A skeleton key is a key that has been filed or cut to create one that can be used to unlock a variety of warded locks each with a different configuration of wards. If you don t have an allen wrench you could use a sturdy piece of wire bent into a 90 degree angle at one end. Bow the ring part at the end of the key that put a key ring through and or hold.

Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. Kw1 5 pin bump key used for kwikset keyways. Skeleton key type mortise locks total items. Low to high price.

The reason allen wrenches work so well on skeleton key locks is that they have that 90 degree angle. This can usually be done by removing most of the centre of the key allowing it to pass by the wards without interference operating the lock. These keys are brass plated. There are three parts of a skeleton key.

4 2 out of 5 stars 838. Bit the teeth at the end of the key that insert into the lock. Product overview the skeleton keys 2 pack contain 2 keys with different blade styles.