Startrite 352 bandsaw key required

[Richardsth]

Evening all,

I've just picked up a Startrite 352 Bandsaw from a liquidation sale, and the starter key is missing. Are they generic across models and easily obtained, or unique. I know that it did work as it came from a company that was in business last month. The blade door locks are opened so that's OK

Cheers Rik

 

[dickm]

Don't know the answer, but could post pic of the key off mine if that would help.

 

[Richardsth]

Don't know the answer, but could post pic of the key off mine if that would help.

That might help as my local guy is quite good. As long as he can work out the blank.

 

[dickm]

That might help as my local guy is quite good. As long as he can work out the blank.

OK, will try to get something tomorrow with enough detail.

 

[eribaMotters]

I have a 352 with key operated switch. It annoyed mw so much when I bought it that I took the switch apart. I cannot recall how but I managed to disengage the key requirement that is built into the red stop switch.

Colin

 

[baldkev]

Hmmm. Mine has 2 keys, one on each door ( same profile )
My saw had 1 bent key and 1 ok. I got 2 new keys cut. You can always take the lock out the door and take it to the locksmith if yours is like mine.

 

[dickm]

This is the key off my machine - it has the chrome, protruding lock unit, which may have been superseded in later models. The key has a number, but whether it's the same on all models with that type of lock, I don't know.

 

[KingAether]

Interested to find out if they are all the same or not, i would imagine they are a common cut as they are for saftey not security. I would also like to get one cut if they are universal

 

[deema]

For the doors, the locks will have a manufacturer name and a number stamped on them, the number is the variant of the key. Easily bought online.
I think the other your describing is the Emergency Stop, it’s usually cheaper and easier to just replace the e-stop with a new one either with or without a key.

 

[dickm]

Hadn't really studied the key to my 352, but just noticed that the name on the key is Briggs and Stratton. Odd.

 

[okeydokey]

I agree with deema sounds like a red knock off switch with key to reset. Can you post a photo of the switch please

 

[Richardsth]

Right then, I had a very interesting chat with Lee down at ALT Saws and told him of my predicament, and he informed me that they never came with a key operated switch, but they were fitted as a modification when used in a commercial setting. Ie factories, schools or colleges. So if I wanted to fire my saw up, all I had to do was simply bypass the switch with a terminal block. it was a case of removing the top wheel, removing the top case, then the switch case. A half hour job.
I now have the choice of either replacing the switch with a new one with a key, or getting a locksmith to cut me a key.

either way, I’m a happy camper.

 

[Sundaydriver]

Hello chaps, apologies that I’m replying to this thread instead of starting a new one.
I have a 352 and I’m after some advice on setting it up for first use ?