If you already aren't practicing "bench testing", I would highly suggest that you start. A bench test, or bench testing, is defined as: the critical evaluation of a new or repaired component, device, apparatus, etc, prior to installation to ensure that it is in perfect condition. Perfect is overly subjective [...]
We've recently added more documents to our High Security page in the Library. In the Manufacturer's Literature and Manual section, you can find the following: ASSA High Security Locks Catalog and Technical Manual ASSA TWIN 6000 – Technical Service Manual BiLock North America, Inc. Catalog BiLock Exploded Illustration Corbin Russwin, [...]
If you haven't already, take a moment to stop by our Key Bitting Specifications page in the Tools section. For those new to locksmithing or for those that might not understand some of the abbreviations or information listed, I'm going to take a moment to cover each item by using [...]
There was no small amount of hand-wringing several months ago when Foley-Belsaw announced the discontinuation of its locksmith correspondence course. Several people proclaimed it was a sign of the end of locksmithing. And who can forget Gale Johnson's Changes In the Wind? If a company ceases to offer a correspondence [...]
The purpose of this article is to help individuals looking for employment as a locksmith. While referenced directly by our "How to Become A Locksmith" article, this information can be used by experienced locksmiths as well. Finding job leads can be very hectic experience for some. The prospect of landing [...]
We've added new information to our web page dedicated to those looking to get into the locksmithing trade: How to Become A Locksmith. This web page was something I put together on my previous blog to help out people who were interested in becoming a locksmith but might not know [...]
It's no surprise that locksmithing, like nearly all trades, is experiencing an "age dilemma". The younger guys, and I say this as a 30-year-old, aren't flocking to trades, or at least at a pace decent enough to replace those who are leaving much less meet outstanding demand. Whereas other trades [...]
Patent Number: 1,674,841 (Google Patents) Filing Date: August 20, 1923 Issue Date: June 26, 1928 Inventor(s): Walter R. Schlage Background I would personally consider the 19th century as the "golden era" of lock innovation and discovery. The first half of the century, or at least a large portion [...]
Jake Jakubuwski Presents: Aluminum Stile Door Service and Repair by Jake Jakubuwski ISBN: N/A Publisher: N/A Pages: 423 Pages Dimensions: 8 ½" x 11” Price: $9.99 Purchase Instructions: Via the author’s web site. Contents Part 1 - Parts and Hardware Overview 1. Pivots 2. Hinges 3. Locks and latches 4. Exit [...]
The National Locksmith Guide: Door Lock Encyclopedia by Robert G. Sieveking ISBN: N/A Publisher: Sieveking Products Company Pages: 218 Pages Dimensions: 8 ½" x 5 ½” Price: $49 Purchase Instructions: Via the author’s web site. Contents Tools and Recombinating Cylinders American Eagle 5300 deadbolt, 5500 lockset, and 8500L lockset Arrow M and H [...]