FAQ
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A: There was a time when a Locksmith was the guy who put locks on your doors and that was about it. The industry has changed and will continue to change as new technologies re-define our trade.
Today’s Locksmiths deal in not only your door’s locks, but all manors of security including Safes, CCTV (Closed Caption Television), alarm systems, pool gates, and the list goes on and on.
“Lock Outs” and “Re-Keys” are still a major source of revenue for many (if not most) locksmiths.
A: Often people ask me if they have to buy new locks or if we just change their existing locks to work with a new key. It is more cost effective and environmentally friendly to change your existing locks to fit a new key. This is done by removing your locks, taking them apart and removing the existing pins that match your existing key. New pins are than inserted that match a new key, the locks are put back together and the locks are re-installed on your door.
A: If a child is locked inside a car, or someone is in danger because of the lock out, you should call 911 right away.
If everyone is safe, call a locksmith. We can unlock all types of things, doors, cars, safes, locking gas caps, you name it. Don’t feel bad if you are locked out. We all lock ourselves out sooner or later. It’s inconvenient, but it shouldn’t be embarrassing. A good locksmith will treat you with respect and get you lock unlocked in a timely manner.
A: In a word: yes, but Hollywood has a way of making things look glamorous and easy. Safe Manipulation, as it is called, is monotonous and time consuming but can be very effective. By listing to the inner workings of the safe, “reading” and “feeling” the dial, and knowing what to look for, a safe can be “picked” or “Decoded” like most any other lock.
A: Lots of people ask me this. There are trade schools that teach locksmith courses or you can do what I did, OJT (On the Job Training). I was taught by someone who was taught by someone who was... you get the pitcure. If you are interested in being a locksmith I highly suggest you go talk to locksmiths in your area. Locksmiths usually love being and talking about being locksmiths and they can point you in the right direction, maybe even work out an apprenticeship with you.
A: Just shoot me an E-Mail . I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.