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How Does A Metal Key Work?

Old fashioned keys – these raised flat pieces of metal control so much of the world around us, allowing us access to many things, from our cars to our homes and everything in between. But how do they work?

The animated gifs do a great job of detailing how the key fits into the lock, aligning the tumblers and allowing the key to turn. Of course, new technology takes the process several steps farther by embedding IDs or otherwise authenticating the key itself. But I think watching a standard key fit into its lock is a pleasing process to watch.

 

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