Reasons for Key Cutting Sydney & Factors to Consider

Loss of keys, increase in number of users, lock outs and damage  are some of the reason why keys are duplicated. 

Key cutting is one of the oldest tasks that a locksmith Sydney undertakes. This profession is known to have started in the 4000BC in Babylon and Egypt. The oldest forms of locks and keys were wooden and were used by the ‘high’ class of the society to lock up valuables. Today, key cutting Sydney continues to be part of the long portfolios for a locksmith. But what are reasons why one requires key cutting today?

Reasons for Key Cutting Sydney

1. Loss of Keys - this is one of the most common reasons why people make duplicate keys. A lock when purchased contains a number of keys. Loss of these keys will require replacements. Some new locks also come with only one key demanding that more copies are made for safety measures or in case one set of keys is lost. 
2. Increase in Numbers of Users – an increase in number of people who require gaining entry to a building will demand an increase in the number of keys required. In this case, the holder of the original key will make duplicates to allow easier access to other users. 
3. Lock Outs – this is an emergency case where keys are locked in a building and there are no other available copies that can allow access. Such a situation will require an emergency locksmith Sydney. Such locksmiths will breakdown the lock to gain access, replace the broken locks and make extra keys for emergencies. 
4. Damaged Keys – over a long period of use, keys become old and sometimes do not work as they should. When there is a catch when trying to open a door, then it is time to replace the key or both lock and key. 

Factors to Consider when Key Cutting Sydney

Even though it is important to have several copies of keys at hand, there several factors that must be considered before making the decision to make several key duplicates. 

• Whether the Duplicate is made from an Original Key – a duplicate key must always be made from an original key. The original key should be stored in a safe place and used only when making copies or there is no alternative. 
• Are the Copies Necessary? – Many a time, home users will make numerous keys to a building. However, this only increases the security risk to a building. To avoid this, the advisable number of keys to have is four. If there are more people who require keys, then it is time to analyse whether it is absolutely necessary for them to have keys. 

With these considerations, it becomes easier to manage all the duplicate keys available in a safe and secure manner. Clockwork Locksmiths