{"id":6945,"date":"2022-08-21T17:00:40","date_gmt":"2022-08-21T11:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bringuptodate.com\/?p=6945"},"modified":"2022-08-21T17:00:43","modified_gmt":"2022-08-21T11:30:43","slug":"can-a-locksmith-make-a-key-from-a-lock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bringuptodate.com\/can-a-locksmith-make-a-key-from-a-lock\/","title":{"rendered":"Lost Key Alert: Can A Locksmith Make A Key From A Lock?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
There were times when people could move around freely without having to worry about their belongings. My great-grandmother would tell me stories about her young adulthood when they would hardly ever lock their bicycles because they knew nobody would steal. Well, indeed, the times have changed, and we live in a materialistic world. Hence, we cannot imagine leaving our belongings unlocked when we are away, which makes physical locks an entity that almost every human being uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While locks have become synonymous with home security, they also protect our vehicles, garages, luggage bags, etc. Therefore, investing in a lock that assures security is recommended. Also, it is important to ensure taking care of the keys of the lock as lost keys may compromise the security of your belongings and cause you the trouble of running to the locksmith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recently, one of my cousins lost the key to his apartment. Since the spare keys of his apartment were with his ex-girlfriend, whom he did not prefer contacting, he was left with no option but to get the duplicate keys made. He called me to ask, ‘how to get a house key made without the original key<\/strong>?’ Upon this, I referred him to my friend, who is a licensed locksmith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A locksmith can cut the key for your lock even without the original key. A locksmith can cut the key of your lock without the original key by either cutting the key according to the keycode, making an impression of the key by inserting a blank key into the lock, or by dissembling the lock to crack the key code. However, some locks may be more formidable than others and maybe even be impossible to be keyed if the original key is lost. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we shall learn about the cans and hows of cutting a duplicate key of a lock without the original key. But before that, let us learn about why you might need a duplicate key for your lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy You May Need A New Key For Your Lock<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n