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A Locksmith's Paradise

Key Machine Museum I need to visit this place.  If you love key machines and history visit the Antique Key Machine Museum of America . Founded by Tom Demont in 2015, The Antique Key Machines Museum Of America houses some of the rarest key machines in the World. "Most of the machines are from Tom’s personal collection. The remainder is donated by enthusiasts around the world. "The first production pin tumbler lock cylinder was invented by Linus Yale Jr. in 1861. With mass-produced pin tumbler cylinders, keys needed to be mass-produced, leading to the reciprocating file cutters. Few of these have survived over the years, and that makes them very rare. Did you know the first production key machine was invented in 1878 and patented in 1895? The inventor was Edmund R. Darling of Providence RI. He applied for a patent on February 14, 1895, and was granted the patent on October 22, 1895. Mr. Darling then licensed the Graham Mfg. Co., of Derby CT to manufacture and distribut