Compact Van Keys

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Re: Compact Van Keys

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Hopefully tomorrow my Keyport Slider should come in i will post pics comparing the one i made and the keyport itself
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Re: Compact Van Keys

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Hey LB,

That was pretty quick.

Did you have to send them any keys for cutting?

Thanks, Jim

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Re: Compact Van Keys

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No, there is a sheet where you write down all the things the keys say on them and take pictures of both sides of the keys but it was alot easier for me since i do work at a locksmith shop i know what my keys are so i was able to tell them exactly what i wanted and they knew exactly what i needed and sadi they will send it to me
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Re: Compact Van Keys

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LB,
Thanks for the answer.
One more question though.
Do you have to cut the keys when you recieve them?
Thanks, Jim

PS I am still interested in your project.

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Re: Compact Van Keys

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yes they send you what they call blades they are basically the blanks but have a special plastic top specially designed fro the keyport i really wish i was there for that meeting i could have been a co-inventor :)
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Re: Compact Van Keys

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LB,
Thanks for the info.
And don't lose heart.
Your design is a great alternative to theirs.
I am still on the list for 2 right?
Thanks Again, Jim

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Re: Compact Van Keys

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of course you are still on the list for 2 but i got my keyport today and it is alot smaller tan i thought it would be
here are some comparison pics of the 2:

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Re: Compact Van Keys

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and the Keyport holds 6 keys in that holder
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Re: Compact Van Keys

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LB,
Great Pix.
I may have to get one.
Although, I still think that the total cost for the Common Man/Woman for that device would be close to the one hundred dollar mark when it is all said and done. (Cost, Shipping, and Key Cutting)
With your product, I could put it in the hands of My Mother, and without any modification to her keys, she could put it together and have a device that would help her. I'll explain...
My Mom is getting up there in age and any device that is larger than a key will help her in turning the key in a lock for example.
Stick with it. You are on the right track.
Once again, Thanks for the Pix.
Jim

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Re: Compact Van Keys

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i was surprised at how well these pics came out because i took them on my cell phone emailed them to myself and put them on photobucket
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Re: Compact Van Keys

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so astroturf i am working on the universal protoype i wouls like to get some pictures of all your keys just so i can get a practicla size of what the body will look like. but the only thing i can see being a problem with this is that some peoples keys have thos black tops and also have chips in them and stuff. i know it is not my form but if you send me pics of your keys on this form it would be really helpful

http://www.mykeyport.com/keyPhotoID.pdf
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Re: Compact Van Keys

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LB,
I will do it. It may not be until Wednesday or Thursday though.
I have a really busy week.
Thanks, Jim

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Re: Compact Van Keys

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okay no rush
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Re: Compact Van Keys

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my van is almost done i am almost ready to use my new KeyfloW in it and to use the Keyport i have to bend my shifter for it to work but its a project for a rainy day not in any rush.
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