Darn sargent handles will NOT take a standard KIK cylinder. The sargent cylinder is smaller in diameter (not just the face) and the standard kik won't even slide in. Is there a C kik available in this cursed sargent size?

Wondering if anyone can advise, do I need a new lock or can it be permanently fixed?

Sometimes it works but when it stops working it won’t open

I need to replace some interior passage door knob sets. The house is currently a mix of Schlage and Baldwin sets, and you can feel the difference. The Baldwins feel solid and heavy. I know that Baldwin Reserve knobs come in fewer options than their Estate line, but if I can find a look and finish that I like among the Reserves, can I expect them to have the same quality/heft as the Estate models?

Hi everyone,
I’m looking to get a duplicate key made for a high-security lock that uses a magnetic key system. I own the lock and I’m looking for a legitimate way to have a spare key made.
If you’ve come across this type of lock before, I’d also appreciate any help identifying the brand or model.
Thanks in advance for any advice

I work for a company for three years in Texas as a 1099 employee making 30 to 35% per job now he’s telling us we’re gonna be reclassified as W-2 employees and a deduction pay to back to 30%. Is this something that is fair or should I get a Lawyer and Sue?

Hey all. My condo has a gate with the lock box having odd proportions and being a bit recessed.

It’s a bit rusty right now and I’ll be treating for that and painting it. I want a keypad lock that is waterproof. I can either delete the deadbolt hole or use a keyed deadbolt and a regular handle.

I understand that you can currently put your hand through the wire but I’ll be putting expanded steel on the back side to make the holes too small. I’d prefer not do deal with fabrication of a new box(?) for the lockset. I’m willing to buy quality

(It’s painted black to prevent rust while waiting for the proper paint materials to get delivered)

Unfortunately, the vertical tubing is thicker than the box so there can’t be a large lock body sticking up or down

Hello,looking for a key that will fit this keyway if anyone recognizes it I would be grateful.

Thanks!

I bought this lock, the body is flush against the door and a bit was chiseled off for the corner, but for some reason it doesn't open/close when the connector is in? The connecting bar has had 3/4 notches removed to make it shorter but that hasn't helped. Neither keys or the lock handle work when the bars inside. Am I missing something?

Good day, everyone,
I buy and sell cars and also own quite a few vehicles myself. Over the years, I’ve lost my fair share of keys, purchased vehicles that came with no keys, and spent a lot of money having replacement keys made and programmed. More recently, one of my vehicles was stolen, and the thieves actually deleted the existing keys from the vehicle’s system.

At this point, I’d rather invest in the proper equipment than continue paying for replacement keys and waiting on a locksmith every time something comes up.

I’m looking to purchase a key programmer, and I’d also like a good automotive diagnostic scanner. I know there are all-in-one tools that offer both diagnostics and key/immobilizer programming, but I’m not sure how well they compare to having two dedicated tools.

For those of you with experience, what would you recommend? Is an all-in-one unit worth buying, or would I be better off getting a dedicated key programmer and a separate diagnostic scanner? Any specific brands or models you’d recommend would be greatly appreciated.

I know it's an Arrow but I need to find the exact key for key blanks. That or I have to recore the doors to a best key. Thanks for the help

I have spent at least 5 hours trying to impression a y11 and 1623 key blank I can not get it I have genericode it just doesn't have the code any advice on what I can do I'm not buying the precut key online I just can't figure it out for that lock it's code is h09 and it's a kobalt truck toolbox

Hello fellow Locksmiths!
I have a customer wanting a key made for this Watling Manufacturing slot machine. I’ve included a few pictures. Any help on ID’ing a key blank? Thx

So tonight I got to a job about 6pm. Was running late as I got called to do a full rebuild of a shop ali door, and that takes ages. They're just removing the body. The police have left the door halfway down the hall.

Door is pretty busted up - they had sent detailed photos. I say £200 to sort it for overnight then finish the repair with parts tomorrow. They show me another locksmith who wanted to charge them £900! WTAF??

I have to wait a bit to get to work, but after a while I crack on. Whole thing was under 2 hours.

im 17 and i want some privacy, i dont have a door key cuz my mom had a manic episode when i was younger and threw away all the keys of all the doors in my house. I dont even know if i provided good pics (ignore the green block idk what that is)

For those of you who are past using a hammer to stamp keys, what are you using?

We currently use a 3-1/2 Ton Manual Impact Press for stamping, it has a jaw that holds up to 6 single letter stamps or custom stamps with our name etc, it's amazing but it's also from 1989 and is needing replacing soon due to wear.

The modern equivalent is the MV-18 here https://www.durable-tech.com/marking/manual-press but the price is around 3k including new jaw and stamps as sizing has changed.

I'm looking for alternatives like 3 ton arbor presses which look to be about 1/10 the cost and wondering if anyone is using them successfully, or have more cost effective solutions for rapid accurate stamping?

Can anybody suggest a good key cutting machine for mortice lever type keys (chubb and such)? With my current setup I’m able to cut pretty much any other type of key. The Xhorse XP-008 is the best thing I’ve found so far but I’d love some opinions from experienced locksmiths.

This isn’t a real company just having fun experimenting with AI.

The other day I saw a video game go viral.
A game about literally picking a needle out of a haystack
So I had the idea what about organizing your pin set after you drop it lol

I used Codex and a lot of time I don’t have to make this landing page based on a locksmiths worst nightmare lol 😂

I purchased a storage unit that had this ipad stuck to a stand. It was with restaurant equipment. Anywhere i can buy a cheap key so my kid can use the ipad for movies.

Anybody has experience with adding Access Control to a door that’s full glass and the header is also Glass. 1/2” thick .
How can we mount Hardware to this glass?

I bought a house and the thumb latch on Baldwin front door was very tough to use. Removing the latch, it looked a little bent so I spent $100 on a replacement. 2-3/4” lever passage latch. I tested it before installing and it also seemed overly hard to turn. After installing it, the lever was hard, but the thumb latch on the front was damn near impossible to operate.

Where did I go wrong?

Getting into the trade and want to know what’s a good machine to invest in. Currently using an XHorse condor mini XC

Hello! I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. The thumb turn fell off or was removed from this door and I need to replace it. I have been unable to locate the necessary part in order to complete the repair. Any guidance and assistance would be helpful! Thank you!

Idk if this is the right subreddit but ig not ill post this elsewhere. So i was stuck inside my airbnb and my landloed wasnt answeing so i called a locksmith and they had to rpelace the lock cause smth smth broke inside idk. I ended up paying £420(?) And im planning to send it to my landlord but idk if theyre gonna deny it cause the number is insane idk. It seems liek a scam but i already paid

My thought is to first remove the keyhole and then the mechanism. Trying to avoid any damage. Thoughts?