Virtual DEC KEY REPOSITORY

[Terri Kennedy]

The RICM also has a set of DEC field service keys. I will check what is there.

I'd be glad to swap copies of anything you don't have for anything I don't have, assuming they're copyable - I don't know of any place that will copy the Pagoda, but can certainly check.

I also have a ring of 75+ non-DEC smaller (non-door) keys with everything from telco cabinets to fire alarm pullboxes to filing cabinet masters. I'll consider requests for copies from people with a valid justificiation for needing one (and again, cylinder face number codes will help).

 

[Terri Kennedy]

I recently acquired a key ring from a former DEC tech to augment my existing collection.

Here's a picture of the keys on the ring, in case it helps anyone identify a needed key:

 

[Terri Kennedy]

I also have a ring of 75+ non-DEC smaller (non-door) keys with everything from telco cabinets to fire alarm pullboxes to filing cabinet masters. I'll consider requests for copies from people with a valid justificiation for needing one (and again, cylinder face number codes will help).

Here's the first of the non-DEC key lists. Let me know if this is too off-topic and I'll stop. But maybe it will help someone identify a key they need:

No # - Metal ACE/CLC key for telco customer premise equipment cabinets
1333 - Common key for EIA equipment racks, usually side panels
No # - No key blank code, unknown
AH01 / AH02 - Carrier / customer side keys for fiber optic handoffs (variant 1)
ES201 / ES102 - Carrier / customer side keys for fiber optic handoffs (variant 2)
No # - Unknown key cut on ILCO IN8 blank (variant 1)
No # - Unknown key cut on ILCO IN8 blank (variant 2)
No # - Unknown key cut on ILCO IN8 blank, embossed "Sandusky" (variant 3)
No # - Unknown key cut on ESP Y11 blank (variant 1)
351 - Unknown key embossed "HUDSON", Y11 keyway
No # - Unknown key, Y11 keyway
CH751 - Common key used on everything from filing cabinets to gas pumps
AUE 30 - Common key for EIA equipment racks, usually front / rear doors
No # - Unknown key, Curtis AM-3 keyway
No # - Unknown key, no identifying marks at all (variant 1)
No # - Unknown key, no identifying marks at all (variant 2)
No # - Unknown key, cut on ILCO 1559 blank
EK 333 - Common key for EIA equipment racks, usually side panels
O 1 - Unknown key, labeled "SELBY"
No # - Master file cabinet key cut on NA14 blank
No # - Fire alarm station reset key cut on IN8 blank
No # - Unknown key, cut on ILCO SK1 blank
No # - Unknown key, embossed "FORTRESS"
No # - Dell mini cylinder key, used on most "Darth Vader" style faceplates
361 - Dell key, used on most pre "Darth Vader" style faceplates
151 - Unknown key, embossed "EXCELSIOR"

 

[Bitly]

I wouldn't be surprised if it was a CH751. That's probably the most common wafer lock in existence. Fortunately, picking wafer locks is trivial (as long as they're the 1/4 or 1/2 turn type - I once ran into a wafer lock where the "latch" was actually a screw thread, and it was pick, 1/4 turn, re-pick, 1/4 turn, repeat).

Are there any numbers on the face of the lock cylinder?

The main cabinet has DE-0 (DE-O?) on the front and DE-S on the back. The Unibus cabinet has DE-S on the front and I can't easily access the back right now.



If memory serves, I "unlocked" the cabinets by reaching up inside and unhooked the hinge pin (or unbolted the bottom hinge plate), then unbolted the latch plate and rotated it. My desire for a key is more about having a handle to open the cabinet than anything else

CW

 

[Terri Kennedy]

The main cabinet has DE-0 (DE-O?) on the front and DE-S on the back. The Unibus cabinet has DE-S on the front and I can't easily access the back right now.

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If memory serves, I "unlocked" the cabinets by reaching up inside and unhooked the hinge pin (or unbolted the bottom hinge plate), then unbolted the latch plate and rotated it. My desire for a key is more about having a handle to open the cabinet than anything else

CW

I don't have a 780 at home to check (just a masthead), but the next time I'm at the LSSM I'll check and see what the locks are and which of my keys work. If I find some, I can make copies and send them to you.

I suspect there may be a difference between pre-FCC and FCC cabinets.

 

[Bitly]

I don't have a 780 at home to check (just a masthead), but the next time I'm at the LSSM I'll check and see what the locks are and which of my keys work. If I find some, I can make copies and send them to you.

I suspect there may be a difference between pre-FCC and FCC cabinets.

I would much appreciate it. I believe these to be pre-FCC cabinets (no springy fingers), but I'm not positive.

CW

 

[Terri Kennedy]

I don't have a 780 at home to check (just a masthead), but the next time I'm at the LSSM I'll check and see what the locks are and which of my keys work. If I find some, I can make copies and send them to you.

I suspect there may be a difference between pre-FCC and FCC cabinets.

I checked all of my keys the LSSM non-FCC 780. Only one opened the front. Most opened the back because the lock has been so trashed.

I'd be glad to make copies and send them to you (your profile says you're in the US). Drop me a DM with your address if you want a set.

Edited to add: I'm looking for 11/780 (not 785) console floppies with either WCS125.PAT or WCS126.PAT (those will be the filenames if you put the console floppy in an RT-11 system or use EXCHANGE to look at it from VMS). If booting, it should say "WCS=0F-10" as part of the boot version banner.