Major Mfg. introduces a long version of its HIT-30 template holder, designed to hold the longer templates required for the A100-3090 and Dual Force 2190 series locks. Once guide...
Specialized door wrappers and accessories may be the answer when your customer wants to replace the lock but re-use the door. And specialized tools will make the job easier.
For severely damaged wooden doorjambs, the Jamb Jacket covers the strike side of the doorjamb from the casing to over the stop. It is supplied with a strike plate and extra-long...
Unlike cylindrical and tubular locks, no standardized door prep has been developed for mortise locks. This is why there are so many different templates and jigs for installing...
Without specialty tools, creating a mortise pocket on a wooden door is slow and tedious. Having the right tools available saves time and make the job look professional.
Several companies offer oversized repair screws. These screws have a one size larger thread then the head size. This way when the screw is installed, the head size is the same...
Aluminum storefront doors can be equipped with door hardware including exit devices, mortise locks, pushbutton locks, push bars, pull handles, levers and paddles. Most common ...
Lockitron Lock TechnologyLockitron is a manufacturer of keyless entry using your phone. Their product is mounted over the thumbturn, having a larger turn knob in the center. The...
How Secure is Your Front Door?Yes, there are four deadbolt locks, one hasp and one thumb turn lock on this door.Camden Push PlatesCamden Door Controls has introduced the CM-54...
Major Mfg. HIT-66-281Major Manufacturing has introduced thee Schlage CO Series mortise lock template, the HIT-66-281. This multi-part aluminum anodized template has hardened drill...
Removing Shear Head BoltsRemoving the ignition switch with mechanical lock from Honda, Toyotas, etc. requires removing the two shear head bolts. They are called shear head bolts...
TWENTY YEARS AGOClark Security reported on their 'board meeting' approach to helping business owners increase their knowledge. T.C. Mickley suggested a few impulse items that ...
Major Manufacturing’s HIT-66-272 was developed for new installations and retrofitting of Sargent mortise locks. The 272 templates are mounted onto the HIT-66 Series Clamp System...
TWENTY YEARS AGOJerry Finch explained the system used to masterkey Corbin-Russwin master ring cylinders. Bill Reed commented on key blank numbering systems. T.C. Mickley wrote...
AN ARGUMENT AGAINST VAN SIGNSMany locksmiths have some form of signage on their service vehicles. It has been an excellent way to attract attention and gain new business. Unfortunately...
This reference is issued as a continuation of the annual Locksmith Ledger Editorial Index. The listings cover the material that was published in the Locksmith Ledger during 2010...
Home security has become more complex with the introduction of electromechanical locks and the additional benefits they provide. However, unlike commercial and institutional facilities...
