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When both keys have been properly gauged and clamped in the vise jaws REMEMBER to flip down the
full-function key gauges before attempting to cut the key. Failure to flip down the key gauges may damage
the key gauge and key gauge shaft with the cutter wheel. See figure 7.
KEY CLAMPING . . . (Ford double-sided keys)
Keys such as Ford double-sided ignition and door do not have a top shoulder to gauge from.
Open the vise jaws ONLY enough to slide in the thinnest part of the key. Slide in the key blank and
allow the full thickness “ridge” of the key to contact the face of the vise jaw.
Clamp the key into the vise jaws so that its cuts are approximately centered in the vise jaws.
Ignition key “ridge” will contact the face of the TOP vise jaw. See figure 8.
Fig. 7
LEFT VISE JAW
Fig. 8
Ridge of key must
contact face of top
vise jaw. Open vise
jaws ONLY enough
to allow thinnest
section of key blade
IGNITION KEY
STANDARD TOP JAW
CONFIGURATION
