Time to dig out some of my DEC XX2247 keys

[Ali]

> I've done it.  ISTR it was around $8-$10 for one key.  Might be $15
> now.  Copying pretty much always cheaper than code cuts, but you have
> to find someone that can cut ACE tubular keys at all (vending machines,
> etc).

Ethan,

What I tried to do was take the lock in and have them make a key. Not just copy a key... 

As an aside since the Chicago Co. also made the keys/locks for the IBM 5170 is there a catalog/code conversion book that describes how to make locks for a given 5170 key?