I know it is possible to have one master key that will unlock 2000 different locks, but is the opposite possible. Can I get a "master lock" made?
2007-06-26 07:51:49 · 8 answers · asked by Christine U 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Haha. I can see I am confusing everyone. Here's why I want one lock that 2000 DIFFERENT keys (as some didn't note) would be able to open.
I want all the members of campus community to have access to certain bike program. I was thinking there might be a way to open the lock with their dorm key. However, I still want the bikes locked because I want to prevent theft by members of the community who don't have a dorm key.
2007-06-26 10:01:02 · update #1
no, unless you have a lock and a key, then have many duplicate keys made. you cant have a "master lock" because all keys have a different shape and will only fit into a lock with that same shape.
2007-06-26 07:56:11 · answer #1 · answered by Lizard_Luver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you either get a combination lock or one of those electronic ones with an electronic password? Any mechanical one that was constructed to accept that many combinations of keying would be a very weak lock from a physical point of view.
A master-keyed lock opens because the tumblers each have stack of pins. Some keys hold one set of the pins up so that they are at the level where they permit the cylinder to turn. The master (or submasters if they are used) will hold the other set of pins up so that they instead are at the level where they permit the cylinder to turn. That is what I mean by saying mechanical keys would have a problem. You would be stacking up a bunch of pins at each tumbler and they would be short enough to always be prone to jamming or sticking.
2007-06-26 07:56:46 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't be practical with a mechanical lock, but electronic combinations are made that will hold a lot of different combinations.
What would be the point of locking a door, then passing out 2000 keys? There wouldn't seem to be any sense in locking it at all.
2007-06-26 09:05:17 · answer #3 · answered by donmohan2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure if it is possible to get a master lock made - you would have had to do this when you bought the 2000 keys. I dont know if it is possible, but it is worth going to a key shop to find out
2007-06-26 07:55:27 · answer #4 · answered by mistrymister 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easy fix take the lock to a lock smith and tell him what you want. I use master, sub master, zone master, suite master keys where a main entry can be opened by many different key sets but as you progress into the building each door becomes more restritive as to which keys can open it.
2007-06-29 15:00:02 · answer #5 · answered by Ms Bowbow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will not find it in a store but yes you can order one lock and as many keys for that lock as you want. Your local hardware store should be able to order it from an industrial supply place like Grainger, or SMC
2007-06-26 08:21:57 · answer #6 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible, but I am no locksmith so I don't know how it works. I know this because I am a Coach at a middle school and my key will open only the front door and the gym door , but other teachers keys open all the doors, or just the front door and thier room.
2016-05-21 01:32:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think so maybe but do you really want a master lock then everyone can open it
2007-06-26 08:00:35 · answer #8 · answered by John 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋