It’s hard to believe all the changes I’ve seen in the locksmith industry over the past 25 years. Back in my dad’s day, locksmiths only worked on mechanical locks, had a yellow...
The majority of people who became locksmiths have some things in common; we understand mechanical things and enjoy working with our hands. As a 12-year-old, I was already the ...
Throughout the year, manufacturers of locks and door hardware make it easy for locksmiths to upgrade their skills and / or learn something new to help their locksmithing businesses...
MARKS USA Custom Lockset Division Chosen For The Lucida, NYMarks USA’s Custom Lockset Division welcomes The Lucida (Manhattan, N.Y.) to the growing list of residential buildings...
When properly chosen, configured and installed, a wireless system can be a cost effective and a reliable alternative to a hard-wired networked system for many applications.
2012 Ram Cargo VansAccording to a number of sources, Chrysler has renamed the Dodge Grand Caravan as the Ram cargo van or Ram C/V. The 2012 Ram C/V has a 1,800-lb. cargo payload...
TWENTY YEARS AGOSafe products were the topic of the June 1991 issue. Ilco-Unican reported on their P40 safe deposit lock. Jerry Levine debunked the rumor about an eight-hour time...
VISIT OUR ONLINE DISCUSSION FORUMSGot a technical question for our Locksmith Ledger editors or a tip to share with your fellow locksmiths? Check out online discussion forums at...
Whatever your situation as a locksmith, you probably are looking for ways to grow your business. But in order to grow your business and compete with the larger players, you need...
In the beginning, there were the battery operated electromechanical locks. You entered a code into the keypad and if the code was correct, the lock unlocked, permitting retraction...
MARKS USA Custom Lockset Division Chosen For The Lucida, NYMarks USA’s Custom Lockset Division welcomes The Lucida (Manhattan, N.Y.) to the growing list of residential buildings...
Locksmiths looking to grow their businesses in a challenging economy might want to consider installing alarm systems. After all, security starts at home, and locksmiths have been...
Logic America has been in business since 1997 offering a complete line of specialized locksmith supplies, key blanks, tools and equipment. In addition to their wide line of locksmith...
As part of any electromechanical access control system or handicapped access, electrification of door hardware is required. Electrifying an exit device provides different options...
Haddon Locksmith (www.haddonlock.com) owner Jim Sundstrond started working as a locksmith in 1988, back when the job mainly involved cutting keys and installing deadbolts. Today...
For many years now, the promise of biometrics has not been fully realized in large part because performance in the lab is not representative of performance in the field. That’...
"Unequalled precision & versatility" is the way A-1 describes the model 3T Pak-A-Punch. Proper key originating depends on cutting keys according to the individual cutter angles...
2012 Ram Cargo VansAccording to a number of sources, Chrysler has renamed the Dodge Grand Caravan as the Ram cargo van or Ram C/V. The 2012 Ram C/V has a 1,800-lb. cargo payload...
Probably one of the most confusing areas of locksmithing is servicing large trucks and semis. Most of these vehicle manufacturers are not associated with car manufacturers and...
Detex Corporation has designed and engineered the next generation of multi-point locking security door hardware. Built for maximum strength, the new 230X hardware features heavy...
The Combi-Cam Ultra combination cam lock with master key override and code retrievable capabilities by FJM Security Products is now available in both black and chrome finishes...
Visonic Ltd. has releases PowerManage, the company's enhanced version of its field-proven IP management platform. PowerManage serves as the all-in-one IP receiver for Visonic ...
Lyon Workspace Products' new, 65-page Essential Solutions Catalog highlights the top selling storage, locker and workspace solutions. It features all-welded storage cabinets, ...
Kaba Access Control's E-Plex Enterprise (Version 2) Software with expanded card credential support enables end-users to manage both PROX locks and Smart Card locks simultaneously...
Kaba Access Control's new generation of self-powered electronic access control — the E-Plex® 2000 Series with PowerStar™ technology — is now available for shipment. The patented...
Larson Electronics introduces the Magnalight EPSLED-80 Class 1 Division 1 and Class 2 Division 1 LED strobe light. Featuring a 7 watt LED bulb that pulses at 4Hz, this explosion...
DynaLock Corp. introduces a Top Jamb mounting option for the 3101B Delay Egress Magnetic Lock System. Ordered as3101B-TJ101, the Top Jamb bracket allows the lock to be mounted...