Tools

  • An Overview of the European Locksmith Market

    In Europe, locksmith business owners emphasize training and pay to send employees to classes

    Article • April 1st, 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

  • Servicing the 2005 Subaru Outback, Part 1

    Guide to unlocking, door lock removal and transponder programming for Subaru Outback

    Article • April 1st, 2009

  • Factors to Consider When Choosing a Scope

    The right scope is key for safe opening or for wafer reading.

    Article • March 1st, 2009

  • Programming the 2005 Ford F150 with the MVP

    This low-cost entry provides automotive transponder programming capabilities for the locksmith who programs a limited number of vehicles.

    Article • March 1st, 2009

  • Wire Basics

    Choosing and connecting the wires for access control installations

    Article • March 1st, 2009

  • Safe Move: The Good, The Bad and The Lucky

    First and foremost, nobody was injured. Second, this container is a rental unit for me. I did not damage anyone else’s safe. Third, no one else’s property was damaged. Lastly, the glass relocker was intact.

    Article • March 1st, 2009

  • Q&A: Interview With a Hospital Locksmith

    Hospital Hospital locksmith's job includes all kinds of door hardware, access control and electronics.

    Article • February 1st, 2009

  • Exit Device Fundamentals

    Installing the Yale YM Series exit device and trim

    Article • February 1st, 2009

  • The Story of LAGSTRIKE

    Reinforcing the door jamb strengthens the weakest link on a residential door lock.

    Article • February 1st, 2009

  • An Overview of Hospital Hardware

    Hospital security hardware and locks must comply with Life Safety codes and other standards.

    Article • February 1st, 2009

  • Essential Tools for the Automotive Locksmith

    You need a computer, key code software, hand tools, key machines and transponder machines.

    Article • February 1st, 2009

  • Read-Eze-II

    Lockmasters is re-releasing the "Read-Eze" - one the most useful manipulation aids of the past 50 years - along with several improvements to create the new "Read-Eze II". The "Read-Eze II" provides magnification to enhance the smallest of indications...

    Product • January 21st, 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

  • CODE CARDS & the HPC 1200CMB

    A busy shop can quickly originate keys from lock manufacturer to lock manufacturer by simply replacing a code card.

    Article • January 1st, 2009