COMMANDOLOCKUSA wrote:.... After all the great feedback we've been receiving from you all we are looking seriously at a change to our keyway for better security. It will still be standard. Yale has been suggested multiple times. If I could get a general yes or no from the experts, we'll go with the one you most recommend. Any takers?!! ....
I've already said it, but I'll say it again. It's SO nice to see a company eager for feedback and willing to
make changes! Very refreshing! Very. For what it's worth, you have a
very respectful nod from me Sirs.
In regards to your question; Admittedly, I'm not by any means qualified to make any specific suggestions as to
the exact keyway you could/should go with. But as a hobbiest my soul purpose is to defeat the lock... so my
thoughts should hold at least
some value.
Speaking strictly in terms of security as it pertains to picking: It never ceases to amaze me how many companies
seem to have overlooked just how critical a keyway is. I'd go so far as to say it's just as (
if not more) important
than the type of pins used. I'll bet we can all think back and remember a lock that had nothing but standard pins,
yet gave us more difficulty than one filled with security pins.... simply because of an evil keyway.
American lock is a great example. Had they gone with a different keyway, I'd almost rate it as a moderately
difficult lock to pick. Instead, the AM3 keyway affords us ample room for manipulation. This means that an
extreme high-low bitting (
even one well outside of the MACS) poses no more threat to me than a very easy
straight across bitting.
I know that some insanely exotic keyway is not feasible for your purpose here lol. I realize the keyway you settle on
must fit some criteria... cost I'm sure is a factor. And as you've mentioned, accessibility of the blanks for the end user.
I've rambled a bit, but what I'm getting at is this - it's a very important decision. Take your time and choose wisely.
At the rate you're going, I forsee an end result of a very nice, general purpose lock, superior to the alternative....
which currently is a laminated Master Lock. The business I currently work at covers alot of ground and involves alot
of locks (chains, gates, sheds, electric boxes, etc.). In the near future, I'll be owner and operator of this business.
And I can tell you right now, I wouldn't hesitate to replace ALL currently used Masters Locks with
your locks : )
Keep up the good work!
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:21 am
