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  • Time To Trade-in your Transponder Programmer?
    Time To Trade-in your Transponder Programmer?

    In order to compete, an automotive locksmith needs to have just about all of the most up-to-date equipment available. That’s easily said, but not always financially possible or practical. We have written about the different programming equipment...

    Article • January 31st, 2011

  • Power Supplies: Securitron Goes Off the Grid
    Power Supplies: Securitron Goes Off the Grid

    Alternative energy seems to be a popular topic of discussion these days, with the final verdict of its feasibility up for extended debate. Primary concerns about alternative energy sources relate to cost-effectiveness and functionality. Solar energy...

    Article • January 31st, 2011

  • Universal Star Tools
    Universal Star Tools

    Bondhus Corporation’s Star tipped tools now work in both Star and Star-Plus fasteners.  It is no longer necessary to stock separate tools for Star and Star Plus screws because one Bondhus Star tool will serve both purposes.  Bondhus Star tipped...

    Product • January 28th, 2011

  • Opportunities in Safe Deposit Boxes
    Opportunities in Safe Deposit Boxes

    Professional locksmiths call on a variety of special job skills to generate profits. Things like basic key duplication, rekeying and lock installation are a given. Even selling safes is a common occurrence in lock shops. In addition, there are...

    Article • January 26th, 2011

  • Re-usable Installation Kit
    Re-usable Installation Kit

    Our "IK" installation kit is comprised of transfer nuts and shims, drill gauges, templates, and

    Product • January 20th, 2011

  • Troubleshooting Electronic Locks
    Troubleshooting Electronic Locks

    Most troubleshooting will be performed when you have completed the wiring and try to use the system or on a service call, where you have to determine why the door is not locking of unlocking. Electric locks are both mechanical as well as electrical...

    Article • January 17th, 2011

  • Master Lock® Lock Lubricant
    Master Lock® Lock Lubricant

    Master Lock Company has discovered the ideal method to maintain the performance and increase the life of security products.  The company is now introducing Master Lock® Lock Lubricant with PTFE to the marketplace in three convenient sizes. Master...

    Product • January 14th, 2011

  • Viper Picks
    Viper Picks

    Features of A1’s VPR-S Viper Picks include: Polished stainless steel picks for superior feel and durability. Stylish ergonomic handles with finger grips. Polished red anodized aluminum handles. A1’s most popular pick designs or you can...

    Product • January 14th, 2011

  • Servicing the Ford Fiesta, Part 2
    Servicing the Ford Fiesta, Part 2

    The new Ford Fiesta uses the new high-security side-milled lock system that Ford plans to phase in on all of their vehicles worldwide.  It also has a transponder system that is essentially the same as other Ford products.  It features an easily...

    Article • January 14th, 2011

  • 30 Under 30: Jeff Styer
    30 Under 30: Jeff Styer

    As part of Locksmith Ledger’s 30 Under 30 series of interviews with 30 young locksmiths, I approached Jeffrey Styer about answering some questions about the world of locksmithing. Jeff is a very friendly and personable guy who made a point to show...

    Article • January 14th, 2011

  • CCL Offers Versatile New Mailbox Locks
    CCL Offers Versatile New Mailbox Locks

    CCL has been known for years for their quality line of pin tumbler utility locks. Although they make almost every type of pin tumbler cam lock and desk lock, a pin tumbler mailbox lock was never in their line. The United States Postal Service set...

    Article • January 12th, 2011

  • Back Page
    Back Page

    TWENTY YEARS AGO Adam Weinraub gave his strong opinions on tow truck drivers, reposessors and police departments who unlock cars. Allen Kutchins suggested ways to figure job pricing. Milt Wolferseder opened a Mosler record safe. Even then these...

    Article • January 11th, 2011

  • People and Places
    People and Places

    ADI Appoints Flink GM & VP, North America   ADI has appointed Michael Flink as general manager and vice president, ADI North America, responsible for driving business initiatives across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. He will...

    Article • January 11th, 2011

  • Locksmithing Etc.
    Locksmithing Etc.

    BAUER RV SERIES Bauer Products has the RV Code Series, which is RV301-RV370. This code series uses the Bauer RV key blank or newly introduced Ilco 1676 (EZ BAU3). We are looking for the key codes and if you have collected any we would appreciate...

    Article • January 7th, 2011

  • Servicing The 2011 Ford Fiesta

    The new Ford Fiesta uses the new high-security side-milled lock system that Ford plans to phase in worldwide. It also has a transponder system that is essentially the same as other Ford products.

    Article • January 5th, 2011

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