Key for SNAP ON KRA58B

[Shelbylex]

I got a KRA58B toolbox (1963)which came without the key.
Called LDV 1-800-558-5986 and ordered a key using the code on the lock. I received it today. They key goes in, starts to turn and after 1-3 degrees stops.

Does anybody have any experience with LDV? Do you have to ask them to cut the keys twice sometimes? (the key was not Snap On original - I wonder if it was off by just a hair and that's why it does not work)
I think the lock works - starts to move easily, same as if I put a wrong key. I tried pressing the pins from inside with the paperclip and they are not stuck and move well.

I will call LDV after the weekend to see if they can cut me another one (hopefully this works). If it fails, did anybody have a locksmith adjust the pins in the lock cylinder to have the lock fit the key? (for example if trying to rekey several locks to the same key? I wonder how much that would cost...

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I usually take the locks out and have a
Locksmith make keys

 

[Logante]

i had a local locksmith that was able to cut keys from the code on the lock face and they worked. Still waiting on my snap on dealer to receive my keys from when I lost my keys months ago. I also had the lock from the lock box out and they cut me keys that worked for that.

I would pull the lock and have a locksmith match them up

 

[humber2]

Maybe try some light wire brushing on a bench grinder will do?

 

[Shelbylex]

Thank you for advise! Called the company, they told me they will cut another one.
I will try to wirebrush the one they have me, but it looks smooth with no extras sticking out. I hope the new one works...

 

[bmwrd0]

Try letting the lock soak with oil. If the box is from '63 and hasn't had a key in it for a long time, it may have picked up a lot of gunk that is keeping it from turning.

"The key goes in, starts to turn and after 1-3 degrees stops." I am guessing dirty.

 

[johninct]

I replaced my regular type key to match my new box (new style round key). I got the parts from my Snap-On man.

 

[Shelbylex]

Thank you.
Will try to soak the lock if the second key does not work (I assume I will get it within next several days). I wish I had better lock picking skills: I have an old Kennedy box and managed to pick the lock (though they are one sided) to see if it works or not. Snap On is 2 sided and I am not sure if I can do it.