May 2008

Keys/Tools

2008/2009 MODEL CARS, VANS, PICKUPS, AND SPORT UTILITIES UPDATE

May 1, 2008
The following chart is a listing of the 2008 and early introduction 2009 model cars, vans, pickups, and sport utility vehicles. Vehicles are continually being introducing during...
Keys/Tools

Managing High-Rise Master Key Systems

May 1, 2008
Locksmiths who maintain master key systems in high-rises face specific challenges. Emergency response personnel must have immediate access to all areas of the building, on demand...
Keys/Tools

Buick Lucerne Servicing Guide, Part 1

May 1, 2008
The Buick Lucerne (Photo 1) was introduced in 2006 as a replacement for the LeSabre. Like the LeSabre, the Lucerne has become a favorite with the rental car companies, which can...
Safes

Thwarting the Big Box - We Are Tradesmen

May 1, 2008
Take a moment and look at the market created with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). How can we apply this toward our safe sales and retrofits? Where’s that niche to carve...
Keys/Tools

GENERAL MOTORS IGNITION LOCKS

May 1, 2008
Through the mid-1960s, General Motors divisions basically used two styles of the same in-dash ignition lock. For simplicity, I remember them as the concave and the “cowboy hat...

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Keys/Tools

30 Under 30: Automotive Specialist Demetrius Heggs

May 1, 2008
For my second interview with a locksmith under 30 years old, I wanted to speak with Demetrius Heggs, owner of All City Locksmith in Philadelphia. He was 29 years old when I first...
Door Hardware

Upgrading An Outdoor Security Gate

May 1, 2008
It takes teamwork and innovative products such as the Locknetics 390+ electromagnetic lock, Locinox Titan Gate Closer, GRI 4400 Series magnetic contracts and HID MaxiProx reader...
Locks

GPLA GETS SECURITECH TRIDENT

May 1, 2008
After thieves damaged the rear door at GPLA headquarters, the organization updated its security with a donated Securitech Trident three-point locking system and Select Products...
Locks, cylindrical

Using The PRO-LOK MORTISE INSTALLATION JIG

May 1, 2008
Free-hand drilling of a mortise pocket on a blank door is not recommended by most locksmiths. The use of a simple mortise jig makes the job easier and is more time efficient. ...
Keys/Tools

TESTING NEW KEY MACHINES FROM ESP

May 1, 2008
ESP is a well-known manufacturer of utility locks, specialty hardware and key blanks. A few years ago ESP was purchased by Hudson Lock Company. This purchase did not change the...
Locks

ARROW: LOCKS FOR LOCKSMITHS

May 1, 2008
Quality begins with the lock cylinder. My first connection with Arrow locks extends back many years. I noticed then that it was always difficult to insert a shim between the plug...
Locks

SCHLAGE “L” SERIES MORTISE: It’s Not Just For Commercial Applications

May 1, 2008
Schlage “L” Series Mortise Locks are available in the residential configurations for entrance door, passage latch and bath/bedroom privacy lock.