Tools

  • What’s New in Vehicle Entry?

    Vehicle Entry isn’t what it used to be. I’ve been making a living from selling vehicle entry tools and information for more than 20 years now, and I’m beginning to wish I had picked a field that was easier to keep up with. When I started, it was...

    Article • October 7th, 2011

  • New Master Lock Merchandising For Locksmiths

    Interactive lock-product display with QR codes lets shop visitors learn more

    Press Release • October 5th, 2011

  • Conducting A Site Survey: Points to Consider

    Start with the basics. Identify doors, locks &door hardware by brand, type, keyway and number of cylinders.

    Article • October 4th, 2011

  • News Briefs: The Evolution of the High Security Plug Holder

    We are all familiar with homemade plug holders, fabricated out of discarded cylinders. Some years ago (don't ask how many), I fabricated a wood four unit holder from K.I.K. cylinders, inverted, with the bottoms cut off and the chambers filled with...

    Article • October 4th, 2011

  • Back Page. September 2011

    10 Years Ago Exit Alarms were on the cover of the September 2001 issue of Locksmith Ledger. Dick Zunkel wrote about the Evolution and Applications for Exit Alarms. Tim O’Leary addresses building codes and legal issues regarding exit devices and...

    Article • August 15th, 2011

  • SDC Latch Retraction / Dogging Kits

    With 450mA inrush, SDC’s UL approved Quiet Duo LR100 series field retrofit kits provide simultaneous electric latch retraction and dogging with automatic retriggering for Von Duprin, Sargent, Yale/Corbin, Dor-O-Matic and Adams Rite mechanical exit...

    Product • August 15th, 2011

  • Masterkeying By The Numbers

    Articles about masterkeying have appeared dozens of times in Locksmith Ledger. Masterkeying has been the topic of books by well-known people in our industry. Full one or two day classes on masterkeying are regularly presented at almost every locksmith...

    Article • August 15th, 2011

  • ProHold® Tip

    Bondhus Corporation’s ProHold® Tip screw holding tools has expanded to include: T-handles, screwdrivers and L-wrenches in both ballpoint hex and star tips, in a full range of inch and metric hex sizes from .050” through 3/8”, 1.27mm through...

    Product • August 10th, 2011

  • People and Places September 2011

    Robinson To Head Sargent & Greenleaf Nicholasville, KY – Sargent & Greenleaf, Inc. , (S&G), a company of Stanley Security Solutions, has named Kent Robinson to the position of Chief Operating Officer-United States. Before joining Stanley...

    Article • August 10th, 2011

  • Slick Locks: No-Drill Truck Hasps

    The Blade is available for Ford E-series vans 1992 to the present, GM Express/GMC Savana vans 1997 to the present and Ford Transit Connect vans 2010 to the present.

    Article • August 3rd, 2011

  • E-Plex Wireless: An Easy Transition to Wireless Access Control

    At first glance, many locksmiths may think wireless access control is not for them. They choose to stay in their comfort zones with key systems, mechanical pushbutton locks, and perhaps stand-alone electromechanical products. However, there are...

    Article • August 3rd, 2011

  • Wafer Lock Reading Goes High Tech

    Keedex has something new for reading wafer locks - a method of determining the depths of cut without removing or disassembling a lock. The Keedex USB Wafer Reader is a specialty digital camera that connects to a computer to provide an image of the...

    Article • August 3rd, 2011

  • Locksmithing Etc.

    Gates, Fencing and Related Products TS Distributors offers a variety of fencing including fabricated walk (42” wide) and drive gates (6’ wide single and double) in four-, five- and six-foot heights. They also sell gate operators and other...

    Article • August 2nd, 2011

  • TKO/SDD Software Updates Released

    Kaba Ilco Corp., Rocky Mount, NC, announces the following TKO/SDD Software updates, now available for purchase through Ilco distributors. 2011 Ford 80 Bit System (Part # BM0158XXXX) Applications: Ford Edge 2011 Ford Explorer 2011 Ford F150/F250...

    Press Release • July 29th, 2011

  • Custom Lockout Kits

    Master Lock's  new Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) custom kitting program enables customers to specify exact assortments of safety lockout devices, padlocks and tags to meet employees’ needs in their lockout responsibilities. They can also select from a...

    Product • July 25th, 2011