10 Years Ago
New products were front and center in the July 2014 issue of Locksmith Ledger, which was also distributed at ALOA 2014. Two safe-themed articles described AMSEC’s newest electronic safelocks and SecuRam Systems’ SafeLogic product line. Gale Johnson wrote about Capitol Industries’ magnetic cylinder shield lock protectors for aluminum doors. Alarm Lock introduces its ArchiTech Series of customizable wireless locks. Jerry Levine looked at Simplex 5000 Series Mechanical Pushbutton Locks. Levine also concluded his installation of replacement double doors for an office building, providing the total solution - the installation of the doors, continuous hinges, door closers, mullion and exit devices with trim. “Remote Access Control with NetCode-Enabled Digital Cabinet Locks” profiled the Codelocks KitLock 1000 NetCode. Levine provided an overview of cam and cabinet locks from CCL Security, CompX, FJM Security, Kaba Ilco and Olympus Lock. Automotive writer Steve Young concluded a two-part series on equipping a new service van.
20 Years Ago
Jerry Levine installed a Jackson 20-330 concealed overhead closer. Jet Hardware showed their new Smart Clone for PATS keys. Tim O'Leary looked at power supplies. Gale Johnson interviewed Bill Walsh at the CCL factory. Donald Dennis reviewed various lock by-pass tools. Rod Oden explained the general operations of interchangeable core cylinders. Tom Gillespie wrote about the Institutional Locksmith Association and their CIL certification program. Claude Holyfield offered safe solutions for high-rise buildings. A special report explained regulations regarding post office locks and keys. Tim O'Leary showed several methods for installing an access control system. Jerry Levine installed a Sargent Fire Guard closer. Bill Neff wrote a very informative article on programming the Toyota ECU computers. Stan Maziuk, Maziuk Wholesale Distributors, provided a sales viewpoint from the Security Hardware Distribution Association (SHDA). Tiny serviced a Mitsubishi Galant.
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It’s time for Locksmith Ledger’s 2024 National Average Price Survey. This year, we’ve scaled back on the questions a bit, so taking the survey should be quick and easy and can be anonymous.
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