DEC keys and consoles

From: Carl R. Friend <carl.friend_at_stoneweb.com>
Date: Mon Aug 4 08:42:47 1997

   On Sun, 3 Aug 1997 09:44:26 -0800 (PDT), Mr. Shoppa mentions:

> 1. The metal cylinder-lock keys. These are found on -8's, most
> older (pre 11/24, 11/44, 11/84, 11/94) Unibux -11's, and some other
> boxes. These are standard ACE cylinder keys, with pattern # XX2247.

   Other boxes: VAX-11/780, VAX-11/750, PDP-12, LINC-8 for starters.
I'm positive there are others. Like the pdp11/40 KL-10 front-end...

> you may need to be friendly with the locksmith - almost all ACE keys
> are stamped "DO NOT DUPLICATE"

   If you produce the lock that the key is for, I believe the smith's
objection may be moot. I've got several copies floating around that
fit every DEC machine in my collection. They're not hard to come by.

   I believe the "DO NOT DUPLICATE" is valid only if you can't prove
you own the matching lock.

> The non-cylinder keys, found on only a few CPU boxes (like the 11/10).
> I don't know where to find these...

   Again, take the lock mechanism to a good locksmith; he'll be able
to make a new key for it by examining the tumblers. Of course, as in
your case the key is broken off in the cylinder, the smith's job will
be _much_ easier.

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