AliD Dear Forum, An old family heirloom has a German-made lock marked Freytag on it. The lock looks functional but the key is missing. I have the ability to manufacture a 3D CAD designed key for it, but I am not sure what the shape or dimensions should be, nor can I find any information on this manufacturer online. I would very much appreciate any advice that would help me make a key that makes this lock functional. Some pictures are attached. -Ali
Adrian Weber Interesting… I believe I have not seen a “Freytag” lock before. It does sadly not ring any bell (yet). My locksmith friend Ralf has some older box and cupboard locks in stock, I can maybe check with him if the name rings any bell. He could probably make a key for that lock I am sure (he is a “Schlossermeister” - master locksmith). Sorry I could not help you more but I am sure one of the other members can 🙂-: Adrian
AliD Thanks, Adrian. I will be eager to hear what other experts suggest. I thought it would be fun to fabricate the key myself in a CNC machine if I can figure out the dimensions, but if the only way is to have a master locksmith make one I am willing to do that also.
Billy B Edwards Jr. CML AliD wroteThanks, Adrian. I will be eager to hear what other experts suggest. I thought it would be fun to fabricate the key myself in a CNC machine if I can figure out the dimensions, but if the only way is to have a master locksmith make one I am willing to do that also. The easiest way to get a key is to have a locksmith use a tubular pick to open it and then decode the pick to cut a working key. BBE. [unknown]
mercury The lock in question does not appear to be a tubular lock, the advice from BBE will not work. That said, a locksmith should easily be able to fit a key to that lock, especially if he has a blank key that fits, or can be filed down to fit. …Mark
Billy B Edwards Jr. CML mercury wroteThe lock in question does not appear to be a tubular lock, the advice from BBE will not work. That said, a locksmith should easily be able to fit a key to that lock, especially if he has a blank key that fits, or can be filed down to fit. …Mark Ooops, you are correct, posted in the wrong thread. BBE. [unknown]
Dean Nickel That lock might be opened by some premade keys that some locksmiths have on the hooks. It looks to be a single lever lock so even then it is just finding a blank.
