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Framon #2 Key Machine Overview and How-to-Use Guide: A Rock Solid Code Machine

3,887 views · Published 29 October 2017 · 12:06 · Indexed 20 October 2026

Channel: Wayne Winton · 2017 · Science & Technology

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An overview of the Framon #2 code machine and a guide to using it.

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How Hard Work, An Idea & Persistence Pays Off…
Frank Agius began practicing locksmithing in 1959 in addition to his cabinet-making business. As he became more involved with lock work, he realized that he needed a better machine to originate keys than what was currently available. He designed a code machine for his own use, made up of spare parts he found around the house. Accurate to one-half thousandth of an inch (.0005″), the machine could cut depths ranging from .115″ to .400″ and accommodate practically any cylinder key. A distributor in Detroit, Sam Solomon of Hugo Solomon and Sons, heard of Frank’s invention and talked him into traveling to a few trade shows to see if there would be a market for the machine. There was definitely interest, and with the help of Sam and a few other investor-friends, Framon Manufacturing Company was formed. The first Framon Code Machine was shipped in 1972.
One snag that was constantly showing it’s face was the lack of depth and space information that was critical to use the machine. Frank sent out requests to most of the lock manufacturers for depth and space information. Only one reply was sent back, and it explained that information on depths and spaces was not available. With that, Frank sat down at the family kitchen table armed with a set of dial calipers and began to decipher everything he could about various locks and keys. Many nights were spent determining the various space and depth information. Things have really changed today, as almost every manufacturer releases this info on request.
The #2 became well-known throughout the industry as a highly accurate and durable code machine. Frank even showed this off at many trade shows by dropping the machine from the table, picking it up and cutting a perfect key with the machine. The #2 Code Machine remains one of Framon’s best selling machines.

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