Mike Hulme Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Hi All, Does anyone have photos of the original key that came with a Wheatstone case? Mine is missing, along with the closing buckle, and I would like to make a replacement buckle and source a suitable key. Many thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Mitchell Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Hi, Here's a picture of a key I made for my Wheatstone box, but it's a wooden box, not a leather case with a buckle. I disassembled the lock to find what shape the key needed to be and then modified a similar blank to fit. Hope it might help. Howard Mitchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hulme Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Thanks Howard. On a cursory examination it would appear to be a similar style; hollow shaft, etc. I'll make a mock up out of brass tube before drilling out a final version from brass rod. Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tradewinds Ted Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 You will likely find a suitable key blank from horological suppliers (clock repair) Don't look at clock keys, which are used for winding, but rather look at the key blanks used for the cabinet hardware. I found hollow shaft key blanks which were readily ground down to fit the simple locks on a two different Lachenal cases when I lived in Lancashire. The shop I used was in Bury, which isn't far away, but you can likely find a shop closer. www.restoration-materials.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hulme Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Thanks Ted, They have suitable blanks, so I'll get a few and experiment! Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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