I used a 3/16" twist drill bit to test my keys this morning, prior to committing: 3 passed without qualification, 1 failed and 2 are close calls.
Of the close calls, both fit the spiral end of the drill bit, basically riding the grooves, but not the blunt end. The most important is a nearly rectangular headed mul-t-lock key, and the lesser is a kryptonite bike lock key with a thin, oval head. Does anyone have experience with either of these key types in combination with the TiKeY? I'd like to know if I will need to file the plastic down for a comfortable fit.
The fail key belongs to a tiny, "my first diary"-esque padlock on our building's suggestion box. I'll probably just get a new padlock as long as my other keys work well with the system.
Leo037I just put a caliper on the screws here, and they are .1965" - 3/16" (.1875") is the size I buy them, but they are a hair bigger. Most people do file the hole, as it's easier than drilling (unless you have a vise) I've never seen a key that wouldn't fit with some minor hole enlarging. (Including car keys) I can even get you more washers (or spacers that I use in the TiPiK set) if you need it. But there is a lanyard loop with each one, so you can add anything to that with a keyring. My wife has her car remote on the lanyard loop.
Of the close calls, both fit the spiral end of the drill bit, basically riding the grooves, but not the blunt end. The most important is a nearly rectangular headed mul-t-lock key, and the lesser is a kryptonite bike lock key with a thin, oval head. Does anyone have experience with either of these key types in combination with the TiKeY? I'd like to know if I will need to file the plastic down for a comfortable fit.
The fail key belongs to a tiny, "my first diary"-esque padlock on our building's suggestion box. I'll probably just get a new padlock as long as my other keys work well with the system.