Tools

  • Felo Insulated Tools

    Bondhus Corporation introduces a full line of high quality Felo insulated screwdrivers, bit drivers and pliers designed with safety in mind.  Each tool is closely inspected, tested and certified to comply with all critical safety standards, including...

    Product • March 10th, 2011

  • Rules of the Road

    Having grown up in the family locksmith business, I can remember a time when the only business restriction we had was from the local police department. Our shop had no parking area, so customers and employees often double-parked. The police showed up...

    Article • March 4th, 2011

  • The Back Page, April 2011

    TWENTY YEARS AGO Jerry Finch explained the system used to masterkey Corbin-Russwin master ring cylinders. Bill Reed commented on key blank numbering systems. T.C. Mickley wrote an article on Cutler Mailboxes. Cutler was later acquired by...

    Article • March 4th, 2011

  • Opening Safes by Manipulation

    Mechanical combination safe locks have been used for over a century. The example for this article will be a Sargent and Greenleaf (S&G) safe lock, but most other brands will have similar basic construction. Most safe locks usually consist of three...

    Article • March 1st, 2011

  • Key Connection

    Company • February 28th, 2011

  • Bridging The Gap Between Mechanical And Electronic Security

    Medeco’s Hybrid product line, released in 2008, was developed in conjunction with HID, an Assa Abloy sister company and a leader in RFID technology. Medeco approached HID with a demanding requirement which was to build an RFID reader which could fit...

    Article • February 8th, 2011

  • Continuing Education March 2011

      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 prosper. Locksmith distributors are another excellent source for...

    Article • February 8th, 2011

  • News Briefs

    Steelcraft Doors Obtain Blast-Resistant "No Hazard" Rating Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies today announced compliance with the United States Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria - Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings...

    Article • February 7th, 2011

  • People and Places March

    IR Security Technologies Names Director, Government Vertical Market Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announces that Dan Kilgore will be responsible for leading the company's government (federal, military, aviation, state and local) vertical...

    Article • February 7th, 2011

  • Programming The 2009 Honda Fit Using the TKO

    Vehicle engine immobilizer programming has evolved beyond on-board programming methods and manufacturer-dedicated tools to the “fits most non-proprietary” vehicle makes and models programming devices. With more than 350 vehicle makes and models...

    Article • February 4th, 2011

  • Back Page March 2011

    TWENTY YEARS AGO Milt Wolferseder opened a Meilink class B safe. Allen Kutchins answered some tax questions. Jerry Levine suggested carrying golf tees in your toolbox to solve strikeplate loose screw problems. Access control was a featured topic...

    Article • February 3rd, 2011

  • News Briefs: Walmart™ Chooses Alarm Lock's DL2700 For Remodel

    Alarm Lock is supplying its top-selling Trilogy® T2 DL2700 to a major procurement company, which supplies Walmart General Contractors nationwide. The Trilogy® DL2700s are used in the Pharmacy for access control into that restricted area. To date...

    Article • February 3rd, 2011

  • Installation Step-drill

    This is a specially ground step drill that is used to drill the horizontal hole into the edge of the door on the hinge side. By utilizing this Step Drill, the installer can drill the 3/8" hole and the 1/2" hole required to install the male pin into...

    Product • January 31st, 2011

  • Bianchi 303

    The Bianchi 303 duplicates high security laser and dimple type keys. Its robust construction and innovative design result in an extremely durable, precise and easy to use machine. This machine is the tank of its class at 51 lbs. with heavy casting...

    Product • January 31st, 2011

  • Bianchi Laser 994

    The Bianchi Laser 994 has expanded capabilities with the introduction of a new jaw for edge cut keys. The ‘F’ jaw can be purchased with a new machine or added to an existing machine in the field. A new 1.5mm cutter, tracer and magnetic tip stop...

    Product • January 31st, 2011