Locksmith Ledger

High security sidewinder keys are becoming the key type of choice by more and more car manufacturers. Some of these keys can be used to operate the door and ignition locks while in other cases the key is enclosed in a remote fob to be used as an...

Article • December 2nd, 2011

JSK Inc.

Company • November 30th, 2011

Thumb Lite™

Lucky Line's new Thumb Lite™ is the world’s smallest stick-on L.E.D. and turns everything into a flashlight. Attach it to a key, screwdriver, tape measure, camera, camping gear, tackle box, inside purse, cabinet, pet leash, car remote, power cord...

Product • November 15th, 2011

North American Bancard

Credit Card Processing Program

Company • November 8th, 2011

Locksmithing etc. November 2011

Removing Shear Head Bolts Removing the ignition switch with mechanical lock from Honda, Toyotas, etc. requires removing the two shear head bolts. They are called shear head bolts because the shank portion of the bolt is narrowed just above the...

Article • November 2nd, 2011

Back Page, November 2011

TWENTY YEARS AGO Locksmith Ledger tried to define what a 1991 locksmith was. "A Locksmith is an individual who has the ability to rekey a lock, install a lock, repair a lock and bypass/neutralize a lock." Does this definition still fit today? The...

Article • November 2nd, 2011

ABUS KeyGarage™: Smart Storage for Keys and Access Cards

Security products come in all shapes, sizes and applications. Abus Lock Company, known for decades for their padlock and hasp innovations, has been expanding their product line. The latest addition is their ABUS KeyGarage™, which securely stores...

Article • November 2nd, 2011

Outfitting A New Service Van

Advantages of this new Ford Transit Connect include its ability to traverse congested urban streets and its good gas mileage.

Article • November 2nd, 2011

ToolVest

The new ToolVest keeps your tools a heart beat away, with six covered flaps and 14 quick-access pockets. The vest frame is made from rugged, breathable mesh for superior circulation and tool panels are made from 1000 denier Dupont Cordura. Safety...

Product • November 1st, 2011

PakTek Inc. / ToolPak

Company • November 1st, 2011

1st Quarter 2012 Promotion

Master Lock Company announces a new limited time offer merchandising program for locksmiths. The three-month promotion runs from January 1 to March 31, 2012 and features a free, full counter display of Master Lock ® Lock Lubricant with PTFE...

Product • October 17th, 2011

Combination Mount LED Beacon

Larson Electronics’ Magnalight introduces a compact LED beacon light that provides a powerful signal and ultra-versatile mounting. The Magnalight 9200-LED-S-M Sunction/Magnetic Mount Beacon has 32 LEDs for intense signal generation, and includes a...

Product • October 17th, 2011

Wilco Supply

Wilco Supply is a California corporation which began business in Oakland in 1951 to serve the security, builders' hardware and locksmith industries. In the years since that time, it has grown to be a 40 person, family owned company employing a dozen...

Company • October 13th, 2011

Locksmithing Etc.

Check and Question Every Bill In tough times, every penny counts. A great way to control those little expenses which in good times you seem to forget, is to check and question every bill. Checking and questioning every bill will help remind you of...

Article • October 12th, 2011

Ilco 057 HS Key Machine Gets The Job Done

With a label marked “Proudly Made in USA,” Kaba Ilco Corp. is putting its reputation on the line with a new 057 HS manual key duplicator for high security automotive keys. After our thorough testing of the new 057 machine, Kaba Ilco has good reason...

Article • October 7th, 2011

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