Key cutting machine for beginner

[12manux]

Hi guys.I m looking to focus my activity more into immo and car keys.I do not have any key cutting machine .
What would be the recomandation for a cheap and easy to work with key cutting machine ?

I was looking into DEFU company,especially 368 model.I ve seen videos on youtube with people doing keys with it.
Anyone can share any experience with it ?

[TERMINATOR1000]

Hi guys.I m looking to focus my activity more into immo and car keys.I do not have any key cutting machine .
What would be the recomandation for a cheap and easy to work with key cutting machine ?

I was looking into DEFU company,especially 368 model.I ve seen videos on youtube with people doing keys with it.
Anyone can share any experience with it ?

the best in the world , after 10 key , money back !

[12manux]

I was curious about the cutting quality ,ford nail type keys for example

[PixelsFixed]

The very first machine I bought was a Defu - the dearer of the two laser key versions. It worked for laser keys, and it was really just for personal use - it was cheaper than buying two keys from the dealer. It needed a bit of fettling, and I learned a bit using it.

As a learning experience, or to do a few keys, or as a backup machine, it's well worth the money.

As a serious commercial key cutting machine? No.

[narkeleptk]

Whats a ford nail type key? Never heard that term.

That key cutter looks like toy. I wouldn't expect much out of its cutting.

[TERMINATOR1000]

I was curious about the cutting quality ,ford nail type keys for example

i made all new cars , " laser key " type
PSA : 5000 keys , ford 200 keys , Renault / SMART / OPEL 10000 keys , BMW 200 keys , VAG 500 keys , Fiat 200 keys .... representing 99% of french market
NEVER TEST NEW VAG NEED 1/1.5 mm cutter , i use 2 mm cutter high quality steel .
i confirm it's an professional use ( AKL including PEUGEOT FIAT FORD VAG BMW using LISHI model ) !

[PixelsFixed]

Whats a ford nail type key? Never heard that term.

That key cutter looks like toy. I wouldn't expect much out of its cutting.

Tibbe key?

[PixelsFixed]

i made all new cars , " laser key " type
PSA : 5000 keys , ford 200 keys , Renault / SMART / OPEL 10000 keys , BMW 200 keys , VAG 500 keys , Fiat 200 keys .... representing 99% of french market
NEVER TEST NEW VAG NEED 1/1.5 mm cutter , i use 2 mm cutter high quality steel .
i confirm it's an professional use ( AKL including PEUGEOT FIAT FORD VAG BMW using LISHI model ) !

You've cut over 15000 keys with a £200 key machine?!

That's 60 keys a week - every week - for 5 years.

[narkeleptk]

Tibbe key?

Was my guess but still just a guess. Mostly curious if the term is common or something poster come up with.

You've cut over 15000 keys with a £200 key machine?!

That's 60 keys a week - every week - for 5 years.

60 keys a week is nothing. Why do it on this toy cutter is a good question tho. There comes a time when you should invest in your business and upgrade your tools.

[TERMINATOR1000]

You've cut over 15000 keys with a £200 key machine?!

That's 60 keys a week - every week - for 5 years.

Yes it is , i paid it under 150$

Was my guess but still just a guess. Mostly curious if the term is common or something poster come up with.






60 keys a week is nothing. Why do it on this toy cutter is a good question tho. There comes a time when you should invest in your business and upgrade your tools.

i can't ; price of key down since 2 years , in France all supermarket made keys & cards , i sold golf 7 key for 70€ !!!!
french market is saturated

[12manux]

I got all the info i needed.Thank you all for feedback

[super jumbe]

I got all the info i needed.Thank you all for feedback

Just for curiosity which one you going for if you don’t mind!!! I might able to help you further....

[12manux]

DEFU 368 . I don t wanna make a locksmith business with this machine,but i have maybe 2 keys per week to make and i need to cut them by myself.If i get handy with it and i improve my skills i think i will upgrade it with a Xhorse Doplhin x-007

[tepSIJA]

DEFU 368 . I don t wanna make a locksmith business with this machine,but i have maybe 2 keys per week to make and i need to cut them by myself.If i get handy with it and i improve my skills i think i will upgrade it with a Xhorse Doplhin x-007

my first machine is Dolphin 007, belive me, no need to improve any skills , i cut almost 50 keys till now and every key is good.
i also want to buy Defu machine but thank to god i did not buy. my frend buy defu, it is ok, he work with those machine but if you have money buy Condor 007

[12manux]

Can you send me a private message with a link where you bought dolphin 007 ?