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April 25, 2021

Key Machine | Silca Flash 008
The Silca Flash 008 Manual Key Duplicator is an essential #LockBoss locksmith machine. Here are some reasons why. BASIC FEATURE OF SILCA FLASH 008 There's a lot of distance between the jaws, so cutting any remote head key is...
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June 29, 2020

Cutting a Tubular Key On the Ilco Tubular Key Duplicator | Video
Today we’re going to talk about how to cut a tubular key using the Ilco 009B tubular key duplicator. This machine is designed to cut the most common kind of tubular key, which is also known as the mid-sized, 137B, or 1137S key depending upon the manufacturer. These kinds of keys usually have seven or eight cuts along the key.
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April 27, 2020

Automatic High Security Key Machine Tips | Video
Do you own an automatic high security key machine? If so, you know that they were meant to cut all brass keys. However, lately it’s been a lot more common to see a lot of hard metal keys instead. Today, we’re going to talk about two settings that you can use on just about any automatic high security key machine so you can cut metal keys far more efficiently.
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March 17, 2020

How it Works: Silca Swift Plus High Security Duplicator | Video
If you are in the market for a key duplicator that is high quality and value priced, you need to check the Silca Swift Plus High Security Duplicator out. This duplicator is capable of cutting any kind of high security keys, and it does so very efficiently.
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May 14, 2019

How to Use the Silca Futura Auto Electronic Key Machine | Video
The Silca Futura Auto Electronic Key Machine by ILCO is an innovative addition to the business of any professional locksmith that works with automotive keys on a regular basis. The Silca Futura Auto Electronic Key Machine can cut automotive keys...
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February 17, 2016

Our 5 Favorite Key Machines
Our 5 Favorite Key Machines The key machine is an essential piece of equipment for a locksmith or key cutter. Whether you are a business owner yourself or you perform key cutting services for the company or organization you work...
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February 11, 2015

Cleaning The Carriage Shaft On Key Machines
As owners and operators of key machines know, brass shavings end up in every nook and cranny of the machine and surrounding area. These shavings have little effect on the operation of most of the key machine parts, but can...
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January 18, 2015

The HD In Ilco Key Machines
So what puts the "HD" in the newest Ilco Key Machines? Everyone can see there is an obvious color change to the new Ilco HD key machines, but is there anything beyond cosmetic changes? In fact, there is! Ilco has...
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September 16, 2014

Framon Sidewinder 2
Framon Sidewinder 2 The Framon Sidewinder 2 Is High Security Key Duplication and Code Cutting At Their Finest It is hard to find a high security key machine and duplicator that offer as much as the recently released Sidewinder 2....
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