Twenty Years Ago
A Door-Gard Secured Series access control system by IEI was reviewed. James Glazier offered suggestions on designing and proposing an access control system. Charles Cole successfully tested an R&D pick and decoder for GM 10-cut locks. Glenn Younger described reasons for purchasing from a locksmith distributor instead of a big box store. An article on basic locksmiths showed how to shim pin tumbler locks for plug removal. Jerry Levine installed an Adams Rite Security Pack on an aluminum door. Louis George suggested ways a locksmith can find a source of business from Builder's Hardware Suppliers. Jerry Levine showed how to service the locks on a Dodge Neon. John Schum, Locknetics Engineering, offered a lengthy, interesting article on All You Need to Know about electromagnetic locks. Jerry Levine reported that there were 7 million home burglaries in 1995 and a large percentage of the burglaries were committed by amateurs who found poorly secured homes. Tom Gillespie explained the emergence of Honda into the U.S. marketplace. Edward Hite described installation methods for electromagnetic gate locks. Jerry Levine installed an Armor System 3000 garage door lock. Raymond Menard explained ways to sell additional products to the same customer. Lindustries showed how to install their Maxi-Grip handle to existing knob locks. Mark Moneta provided guidance on how to successfully reach business goals. Charles Cole explained how to service Tidel cash control cabinets. Thomas Corder presented his new Intelock Keyless Deadbolt lock. Where are they now? David Parrott, Aero Lock, showed how to used tryout keys to fit keys to a Ford 10-cut lock system.
Ten Years Ago
"Know Your Distributor" was the primary topic of the April 2005 Locksmith Ledger and Tom Gillespie had some very good reasons for supporting your favorite locksmith distributor. Rod Oden had some interesting tips and tricks for master keying high-rise buildings. Marks USA introduced their new IQB biometric lockset. Tim O’Leary asked the question, "Will Biometrics Replace Keys?" Ten years later the answer is still not apparent. A special report from Security Hardware Distributors Association (SHDA) outlined the reasons to support SHDA members. Jerry Levine provided servicing procedures for Kwikset Maximum Security lever locks. Gale Johnson reviewed the Arrow Designer handleset and deadbolt locks. Jerry Levine also showed how to change the combination on a Codelocks 400 series auxiliary lock. A demonstration of reading wafer locks key cuts with a Peterson Wafer GM was shown. Tiny fit keys to a 10-cut CSS column ignition lock using an A-1 pick set. This lock can be found on light duty trucks and GM SUV models. Anita Bishop, Allstate Insurance, provided advice for choosing commercial auto insurance.
A Visit To The Chicago Auto Show
Touted as the "largest auto show in North America," the Chicago Auto Show is always worth visiting. Features this year included a small race course where visitors were taken for test rides in Dodge vehicles. Each ride ended with a short burst of burning rubber which could be heard throughout the huge building.
A few vehicles of interest included a 2016 Buick Cascada convertible which will be in dealer showrooms early this summer. Dodge showed a Ram Promaster City model to compete in the small work van category. Jeep had a new Renegade SUV believed at this time to be using a Fiat key system. Locksmith Ledger will have further reports on these new vehicle lock systems as information becomes available.
This reporter had a keen interest in the automotive lock systems being used for 2015. With few exceptions, a large percentage of vehicles at the Chicago Auto Show had push button start, sidewinder emergency key systems and lock cylinders located on the passenger door only. While the general shape of all cars have similarities these days as dictated by the need to decrease wind resistance, electronic innovations within the vehicles is where engineers are innovating. Ideas like driverless vehicles and locks operated by cell phones are just around the corner.
