Locksmith Ledger

Locksmiths service door locks. If the door is equipped with a closer, be it surface mount or concealed, locksmiths service door closers. Locksmiths adjust door hinges so the door can close. Why not install doors? They can be a very profitable option...

Article • May 1st, 2009

Frascio International Decorative Door Hardware

Schlage and Von Duprin are representing Frascio International's decorative door hardware and accessory trim products in North America. Schlage and Von Duprin channel partners now have a broader offering to sell into high-rise multi-family applications...

Product • April 23rd, 2009

Adams Rite eFORCE 150: Retrofit Aluminum Glass Storefront Door

The Adams Rite eForce 150 takes the place of the exterior trim and changes the operation of the mortise cylinder to mechanical override. We installed the eForce onto a section of narrow stile aluminum/glass storefront door extrusion.

Article • April 1st, 2009

Couture Collection

Baldwin Hardware introduces its Couture Collection of six highly detailed knobs and roses. These new, solid forged brass styles are part of Baldwin's Estate collection of locking door hardware, available in 21 finishes as varied as oil rubbed bronze...

Product • March 24th, 2009

DOOR LOCK UPGRADE: From Cylindrical Lock To Mortise Lock

This modification provided the capability of a deadbolt and dead latch in one lock (mortise) mechanism while maintaining the integrity of the door.

Article • January 1st, 2009

Single Storefront Doors and Profits

The lock stile is where the majority of day-to-day lock service is performed. From keyed cylinders and thumb-turns to latches deadbolts and hook bolts, this is where the action is.

Article • November 1st, 2008

SL57 Continuous Hinge

Fix sagging doors equipped with electrical devices for good. Our rugged SL57 full surface geared continuous hinge - perfect for retrofit - uses our patent-pending process to pass electricity from frame to door while protecting and concealing the...

Product • October 23rd, 2008

Hinge REPLACEMENT Brings Profits

The next time you’re called to fix a lock, take a look at the hinge. If you’re unfamiliar with installing geared continuous hinges, you’re missing a profitable opportunity

Article • October 1st, 2007

Market Trends: How Consumers Purchase Decorative Door Hardware

Because locksmiths can also install the purchased hardware, the opportunity to offer customers a total package, including the door set and its installation, is available — something neither showrooms nor large retailers can offer

Article • August 1st, 2007

An Overview of Mechanical Exit Devices

In simple terms, an exit device is a lock with an inside release bar. Variations include standard, fire-rated, rim, vertical rod and mortise exit devices and a number of specialty exit bars.

Article • May 1st, 2007

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

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 task much simpler.

Article • April 1st, 2007

Opening the Door to Greater Profits

Door servicing and replacement provides an opportunity to expand your business.

Article • September 1st, 2006

Sizing Up Fire Doors and Rated Hardware

It's the responsibility of locksmiths to understand all components of steel fire doors. All hardware mounted to fire doors must be properly rated.

Article • September 1st, 2006

DHI Product Spotlight

A roundup of products on display at the annual Door and Hardware Institute annual covention Sept. 11-16 in San Diego.

Article • September 1st, 2006

Specifying Electric Hinges

Electric hinges are preferred over door cords because they are less exposed to vandalism

Article • September 1st, 2006

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