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    Doors, Aluminum

    Major Manufacturing's Pit Bull Steel Door Tool Simplifies Hardware Changes

    April 1, 2007
    One of the more difficult modifications is recessing a latch pocket into a hollow metal door edge to accommodate an auxiliary lock. Major Manufacturing's Pit Bull tool makes this...
    Keys/Tools

    Locksmithing Etc. April 2007

    April 1, 2007
    CHRYSLER UPDATE The 2006-on Dodge Charger is factory equipped with an ignition lock not available through the aftermarket. The Original Equipment ignition lock on the 2006-on ...
    Home

    Sales & Marketing: How To Compete With The Big Box Retailer

    Brad Smith
    April 1, 2007
    In the previous article (Feb. 2007 Ledger, pages 54-57) we discussed the challenges facing locksmiths while trying to compete with the big box retailers. The top challenge was...
    Locks

    Changes Are Coming

    April 1, 2007
    An article on page 42 of the March 2007 Ledger describes a new codeable lock system from Strattec. This lock system can apparently only be coded once. Sidebar parts are set in...
    Locks

    Electromagnetic Lock Basics

    April 1, 2007
    Important: Before installing electronic locks, it is important to check with the “Local Authority Having Jurisdiction” (LAHJ). An electromagnetic lock is designed to provide security...

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    Distributors

    What is SHDA and Why is it Important to the Locksmith?

    Arnie Goldman
    April 1, 2007
    Today's locksmith faces a dizzying assortment of requests for products, services, and information. He needs a reliable partner who can help him find products, give him information...
    CCTV, Photoimaging & Related Equipment

    Specifying Power Supplies for Security Applications

    Tim O'Leary
    April 1, 2007
    Power supplies often perform switching functions, monitor and report their own status, and automatically compensate for changing site conditions such as brown outs, power interruptions...
    Keys/Tools

    Developing Floor Master Keys Within Existing Master Key Systems

    Rod Oden
    April 1, 2007
    Two different methods can be applied to develop sub-master keys within an existing master key system: a traditional method and the unconventional “guerilla” approach, designed...
    Locks

    Securing Trailers With Master Lock's Universal Trailer Coupler Lock

    April 1, 2007
    Master Lock's new Universal Trailer Coupler Lock is designed to protect trailers from “tow away” theft by securing the coupler. The coupler is the front end portion of the trailer...