Only two (2) Locksmith Students only, great for Family Members or Business Partners. Class size is very limited so call me now to book.
Call Terry Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006 or 604-773-5625
Day 1: The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys, duplicate keys by code and manual key machines, dissemble locks, rekey locks, remove and replace deadbolts, shim locks, introduction to picking
Day 2: More cutting keys on code machine, rekeying deadbolts, trouble shooting lock problems, more shimming, more lock picking.
Day 3: Full day of lock picking, We will follow my new book “Penetration Expert: How to Pick locks like a Professional locksmith” Methods to pick locks: rake, feel method picking, rake and feel, picking mush room pins, picking spool pins,
Day 4: lock-outs, removing broken keys, design a mini Master key system and master key locks.
Day 5: impressioning locks, trouble shooting lockouts, How to open a lock that will not pick, open a malfunctioning lock, rules and regulations, opening cars.
Toronto December 2012 TBA
How to use a Plug Spinner or Flipper
I provide hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.
This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course. You will learn to pick locks the starting the first day. The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys.
The Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.
Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details.
The apprentice form I fill out the first day of locksmith class.
See my Youtube video on “How to use a Plug Spinner or Flipper when you pick the lock the wrong way.”
Call or e-mail me to book a seat to attend the Locksmith Class.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 3rd Generation Master Locksmith 25+ Years Experience
BC Security Locksmith Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006
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Step One
a) Insert Reset (blue) key into deadbolt lock.
b) Turn Reset (blue) key 30 degrees left (counter clockwise).
c) Remove Reset (blue) key from lock (Note: do not turn key).
Step Two
a) Insert new Reset (blue) key into keyway.
b) Turn new Reset (blue) key Right 30 degrees (clockwise).
c) Remove Reset (blue) key from lock.
Final Step Three
Test lock with New Schlage keys (matching Step Two Reset (blue) key).
Note: Do not use Reset (blue) key for everyday use.
Blue Key Blank (Left), Blue Key Cut (Center) and Regular or daily use key (Right)
The Reset (blue) key has a thinner key blade and different millings than a regular Schlage SC1 key.
If you have lost all yours keys to the Schlage SecureKey lock(s) you must replace the lock cylinder. (Good time to upgrade the lock cylinder to a regular or commercial Schlage cylinder).
I highly recommend most of the Schlage deadbolts and key-in-knobs. I have been installing Schlage deadbolts for over 30 years and my favorite is the B660 Heavy Duty and Primus High Security deadbolts. However, the Schlage SecureKey Deadbolt in its current configuration has similar weaknesses as the Weiser Smart Key and Kwikset Smart Key locks. The Schlage SecureKey lock can be picked by experienced locksmiths (Weiser Smart Key lock picking competitions have Schlage SecureKey as a comparison). However, the Weiser Smart Key can be opened in seconds while the Schlage SecureKey is slightly more secure.
In future blogs I will demonstrate how easy it is to defeat these locks and why you should not install these customer rekeyable locks on your home or business. Again, Schlage has a great line of residential and commercial grade deadbolts and locks but I cannot recommend the Schlage SecureKey locks for my customers.
I appreciate any comments especially from Schlage or Weiser / Kwikset (Black and Decker).
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-773-5625
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006
http://www.mrlocksmith.com
http://www.mrprolock.com
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Being self-employed owning and running your own locksmith company monthly gross sales range from a low of $3000 per month to $10,000+ per month. Again it depends of the locksmith owner and their experience or how hard do they want to work and where they live (City vs Small Town, economy of where you live).
An industry standard for locksmiths is $10,000 per month per service vehicle. However, I know a locksmith who is very happy with only grossing $3000 per month (he has very low monthly expenses). Another locksmith I know that if he does less than $15,000 per month he is unhappy and another locksmith grosses 25k+ per month is his target for gross sales.
M0st service industries have high profits with cost of sales being approximately 20 percent (before car payments, insurance, advertising, etc.).
LOCKSMITH MARKET ECONOMIC SUMMARY
|
Product/Service |
No. of Businesses |
Total |
Total |
Average Employees |
Average |
|
($millions) |
($millions) |
||||
| Locksmith shop |
403.00 |
1,262 |
71.50 |
3.00 |
0.20 |
| Lock and key services |
80.00 |
214.00 |
11.10 |
3.00 |
0.20 |
| Key duplicating shop |
8.00 |
18.00 |
1.00 |
2.00 |
0.10 |
| Lock parts made to individual order |
2.00 |
5.00 |
0.10 |
3.00 |
0.10 |
| Total/Avg |
493.00 |
1,499 |
83.70 |
3.00 |
0.20 |
Source: Dun & Bradstreet, Marketplace.
Over the years I have found that if you have your own locksmith company with one locksmith service vehicle you should set your minimum goal of working 40 hours per week at billing of $54 dollars which works out to approximately $100k per year in gross sales. Another way of looking at gross sales is one $100 job per day is approx. $3000 per month, three (3) $100 jobs per day is $9000 gross sales per month. However, if you can not make a minimum of $100 per day in your own company re-evaluate how or why you are in the locksmith business.
In my opinion and experience your income as a locksmith is limited to the effort you are putting into your locksmith business. If you have a daily, monthly or yearly business plan and you are not reaching your goals look into your training, advertising or work ethic. (if you are only making $100 per day what are you doing with the other 6 hours in an 8 hour work day).
In conclusion, you must have a business plan with milestones you will achieve and your locksmith business plan must include a monthly gross sales target. Future Blogs I will talk about training, business plans, profitability and accountability (and not working seven days a week, 16 hrs per day).
Work Smart Not Hard.
I look forward to your comments.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006
http://www.mrlocksmith.com
http://www.becomealocksmith.info
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I have several plug spinners in my lock picking kit that will flip the plug to the opposite or unlocked position and they all accomplish the same task, but in slightly different way.
My favorite or every day plug spinner is the A1 Plug Spinner. It is durable and fits in my everyday pick case and I have a spare in my Lock Picking Kit.
- My Favorite Plug Spinner
- Heavy Duty Plug Spinner (Note: I use this for BMW locks)
In my Lock Picking Kit I have the Pistol of Gun Plug Spinner. I like the larger blade for inserting into automotive locks and the higher tension when you flip the plug. Specifically, I use this plug spinner for BMW locks. You can pick a BMW lock to the locked position easier than the unlocked position. I pick the BMW to the locked position then I use the Pistol Plug Spinner. Note: be careful you can apply too much tension and damage the lock.
- Rytan Plug Spinner
Rytan makes an excellent plug spinner and extra tension sprints are inexpensive and easy to replace. I keep one in my Lock Picking Kit but I find it a little bulky for my everyday pick kit but an excellent plug spinner.
Peterson Plug Spinner
Various other styles and plug spinners are available. You will need more than one type of plug spinner in your lockout kit. Again, the plug spinner is a time saver, some locks will only pick one way or you just picked it to the locked position instead of the locked position. Just adjust your tension and direction on the plug spinner, insert into the lock and depress the release and the plug will quickly flip to the opposite direction without locking.
In conclusion, the Plug Spinner or Lock Flipper is a vital tool for all locksmiths.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
24hrs Emergency Vancouver Mobile Locksmith Service 604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006
Mr. Locksmith Key Store 555 W Hastings Street, Harbour Centre Mall Vancouver, BC (Monday to Friday 10am-6pm)
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Note: I do not recommend this lock because of a major security weakness. The lock can be opened in seconds with a tool available on the internet or a person can make one. Videos defeating this lock are on the internet. Remember the Kryptonite Bike Locks that were defeated with the pic pen, most locksmiths for year were opening these “Pick Proof” bike locks for years before it became public knowledge how easy they could be opened.
However, many people still buy these Smart Key locks because they are inexpensive and they can rekey it themselves.
To rekey the Smart key lock as follows:
You must have your Functioning Key and Learn Tool for this to work. If you have lost the keys or the lock no longer works after rekeying you will need a special “Reset Cradle Tool.” Note: most locksmiths have this reset tool.
- Wesier Smart Key Deadbolt
The Smart key lock has a small slot on the left of the keyway.
Insert functioning key & turn 1/4 turn clockwise.
- Insert & remove the SmartKey learn tool. Remove functioning key.
Insert & remove the SmartKey learn tool.
- Remove Key
Remove functioning key.
Insert new key.
Insert new key & turn 1/2 turn counter-clockwise.
Remove the key and with the door OPEN, check the key to make sure it locks and unlocks the door.
In conclusion, a easy lock for the customer / end user to rekey. However, the lock is so easy to open without the key using a very simple tool to defeat the lock. All of our Mr. Locksmith Professional Locksmith can rekey the Smart Key locks if you have lost the keys and if you are locked out Mr. Locksmith can open the door in seconds with no visable damage to lock.
I highly recommend you replace this lock ASAP (remember the Kryptonite Locks that were defeated with the pic pen?).
My favorite deadbolt and I have been installing Schlage for over 30 years is the Commercial Grade Schlage deadbolt either the new B560 with the new Everest C123 key or the B660 Heavy Duty deadbolt with a Primus High Security Lock that is rated as “Pick and drill resistant”.
More information now and coming soon on our website, You Tube and Flickir.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com
www.mrprolock.com
604-773-5625
FLICKIR
http://www.flickr.com/photos/become-a-locksmith
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrlocksmith/
FACEBOOK
http://www.facebook.com/becomealocksmith
YOUTUBE
http://www.youtube.com/becomealocksmith
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/24hrMrLocksmith
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On Tuesday night July 26, 2011 at the PNE Prize Home in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada representatives from Wesier Lock did not allow Terry Whin-Yates to enter the “Professional Lock Picking Contest.” Also, several other Mr. Locksmith representatives were not allowed to enter the picking contest to pick the Weiser Smart Key deadbolts.
The lock has a well known major security weakness. The lock can be opened in seconds with a tool available on the internet or a person can make one. Videos defeating this lock are on the internet. Mr. Locksmith will soon add his video to YouTube.
- Mr. Locksmith Lock Picking Gun
This ignored security flaw is similar to how Kryptonite Bike Locks ignored internet videos that showed how to defeat the bike locks with the pic pen. Most locksmiths for years were opening these “Pick Proof” bike locks before it became public knowledge how easy they could be opened. The locks were later recalled and the new product was very much improved. Will the Wesier Smart Key product be recalled?
- Terry Whin-Yates “Professional Lock Picker”
Weiser Lock should rename future events to “Amateur Lock Picking Contest” and not allow any professional locksmiths near their locks. Terry Whin-Yates during his Locksmith courses can train almost anyone to open the lock in seconds so maybe future contests will have to include not allowing people who have watched videos on the internet on how to defeat this lock.
Mr. Locksmith and their sister company Mr. Prolock open Weiser Locks and the new Smart Key Locks almost everyday 24/7. The lock can usually be opened in seconds with no sign of entry.
Terry Whin-Yates offered to open any lock on the PNE Prize Home or any of the display locks but was refused by a representative from Wesier Lock.
One interesting question, the PNE Prize Home has these locks on the exterior of the home, “how secure is the PNE Prize home?” Or more importantly “how secure is your home?”
Get the BLOG update at http://mrlocksmith.com later this week for video from Terry Whin-Yates being refused to participate in attempting to open the Smart Key Locks and have a look at his lock picking kit.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com
www.mrprolock.com
604-773-5625
In future Blogs I will discuss key blank identifcation, key blank selection for your key store and locksmith shop, locations and suppliers of to purchase key blanks. Also, I will talk about Imported locks or “Off Shore” manufactured keys and locks and the problems duplicating keys for these North American clones.
| Ranking | Description | Fits | Commercial |
| 1 | 1176-KW1 | KWIKSET | C |
| 2 | 1145-SC1 | SCHLAGE | C |
| 3 | A1176ST-KW10 | TITAN | C |
| 4 | 1092-M1 | MASTER | C |
| 5 | N1054WB-WR5 | WEISER | C |
| 6 | 999-Y1 | YALE | C |
| 7 | 1022-SE1 | SEGAL | C |
| 8 | 1069L-NA14 | NATIONAL | C |
| 9 | 1179-AR1 | ARROW | C |
| 10 | 1054WB-WR3 | WEISER | C |
| 11 | 01122-Y11 | YALE | C |
| 12 | 1522-EZ1 | IMPORTED | C |
| 13 | D1054K-DE6 | DEXTER | C |
| 14 | L1054B-IN8 | ILCO | C |
| 15 | 1145A-SC4 | SCHLAGE | C |
| 16 | 01122R-Y13 | YALE | C |
| 17 | 1137B | CHICAGO | C |
| 18 | 1003M-CO106 | CORBIN | C |
| 19 | 1069N-RO3 | NATIONAL | C |
| 20 | TE3-HR2 | HARLOC-TESA | C |
| 21 | 101AM-AP1 | CHICAGO | C |
| 22 | 1069LB-NA12 | NATIONAL | C |
| 23 | 999A-Y2 | YALE | C |
| 24 | A1054WD-FA3 | FALCON | C |
| 25 | 1041T-CG16 | CHICAGO | C |
| 26 | 1043J-IL11 | ILLINOIS | C |
| 27 | A1114A-BE2 | BEST | C |
| 28 | 1054UN-IN29 | ILCO | C |
| 29 | MD1054K-MD17 | MASTER/DEXTER | C |
| 30 | 103AM-AP3 | CHICAGO | C |
| 31 | 102AM-AP2 | CHICAGO | C |
| 32 | 1054DL-IN35 | ILCO | C |
| 33 | 104AM-AP4 | CHICAGO | C |
| 34 | 01007LA | SARGENT | C |
| 35 | A1145E-SC9 | SCHLAGE | C |
| 36 | 1092NR-M16 | MASTER | C |
| 37 | L1054G-FR2 | FORT | C |
| 38 | 1054MT-IN33 | ILCO | C |
| 39 | 1092N-M10 | MASTER | C |
| 40 | PZ1-PZ1 | PAPIAZ | C |
| 41 | 997E-Y52 | YALE | C |
| 42 | 1092DS-M13 | MASTER | C |
| 43 | A1145L-SC20 | SCHLAGE | C |
| 44 | LF18 | LOWE & FLETCHER | C |
| 45 | 997X-Y6 | YALE | C |
| 46 | 998GA-Y78 | YALE | C |
| 47 | S22 | SARGENT | C |
| 48 | A1011-L4 | CORBIN/RUSSWIN | C |
| 49 | A1011D1-RU46 | RUSSWIN | C |
| 50 | 1179A-AR4 | ARROW | C |
| 51 | 1028 | DIEBOLD | C |
| 52 | 1175N-WK2 | WESLOCK | C |
| 53 | 1092B-M2 | MASTER | C |
| 54 | VR91AR-VR7 | VIRO | C |
| 55 | A1001EH-CO88 | CORBIN | C |
| 56 | 1041G-CG1 | CHICAGO | C |
| 57 | 1069G-RO7 | NATIONAL | C |
| 58 | 1092-6000-M20 | MASTER PADLOCK | C |
| 59 | 1063E | S & G | C |
| 60 | 1502 | ESP | C |
| 61 | 1092D-M12 | MASTER | C |
| 62 | 01122A-Y12 | YALE | C |
| 63 | 1092-900-M19 | MASTER | C |
| 64 | 1041Y-CG17 | CHICAGO | C |
| 65 | R1003M-BO1 | BOMMER | C |
| 66 | 1092H-M11 | MASTER | C |
| 67 | S1000V-CO68 | CORBIN | C |
| 68 | A1054WB-WR4 | FALCON | C |
| 69 | R1001EN-SK1 | CORBIN | C |
| 70 | 1069-RO1 | NATIONAL | C |
| 71 | X1054K-IN3 | ILCO | C |
| 72 | 01122AR-Y14 | YALE | C |
| 73 | 1866-10 | PUNDRA | C |
| 74 | 1000V-CO26 | CORBIN | C |
| 75 | 1022-SE1 | SEGAL | C |
| 76 | 1503-ES9 | ESP | C |
| 77 | 1001EH-CO87 | CORBIN | C |
| 78 | X1014L-LO1 | LORI | C |
| 79 | 1054G | FORT | C |
| 80 | 1041H-IL1 | ILLINOIS | C |
| 81 | S54F | DOMINION LOCK | C |
| 82 | VR91-VR2 | VIRO | C |
| 83 | 1145E-SC8 | SCHLAGE | C |
| 84 | 1011P-RU4 | RUSSWIN | C |
| 85 | 1307A-SC6 | SCHLAGE | C |
| 86 | 1180S-XL7 | XL | C |
| 87 | A1114D | BEST | C |
| 88 | A1114G | BEST | C |
| 89 | 1011D1-RU45 | RUSSWIN | C |
| 90 | 1092VM-M5 | MASTER | C |
| 91 | DO6 | DOMINION LOCK | C |
| 92 | 1866-13 | PUNDRA | C |
| 93 | A1114E | BEST | C |
| 94 | A1001ABM-CO89 | CORBIN | C |
| 95 | 1043B-IL9 | ILLINOIS | C |
| 96 | N54G | DOMINION LOCK | C |
| 97 | A1114F | BEST | C |
| 98 | D1098B-DE2 | DEXTER | C |
| 99 | 1145F-SC7 | SCHLAGE | C |
| 100 | 1004-L1 | LOCKWOOD | C |
| 101 | 1054WD | FALCON | C |
| 102 | VR91B-VR5 | VIRO | C |
| 103 | A1145F-SC10 | SCHLAGE | C |
| 104 | 100AM-AP5 | CHICAGO | C |
| 105 | 1515 | MEDECO | C |
| 106 | 01122B-Y103 | YALE | C |
| 107 | P54F | DOMINION LOCK | C |
| 108 | 998-Y4 | YALE | C |
| 109 | 1092V-M4 | MASTER | C |
| 110 | 1528 | EMCO | C |
| 111 | 1069H | NCL | C |
| 112 | 1307A-SC6 | SCHLAGE | C |
| 113 | TE4 | TESA | C |
| 114 | 1001EN-CO7 | CORBIN | C |
| 115 | VR91-VR2 | VIRO | C |
| 116 | A1176-KW5 | KWIKSET | C |
| 117 | R1064D-NA6 | NATIONAL | C |
| 118 | D1054KA-DE8 | DEXTER | C |
| 119 | MR1 | M-R | C |
| 120 | R1001EG-CO62 | CORBIN | C |
| 121 | 01014S | EAGLE | C |
| 122 | 1092C-M17 | MASTER | C |
| 123 | A1114J | BEST | C |
| 124 | 1323 | MOSLER | C |
| 125 | 1307W-SC22 | SCHLAGE | C |
| 126 | A1001AH-CO91 | CORBIN | C |
| 127 | X1014F-EA27 | EAGLE | C |
| 128 | 997EB-Y5 | YALE | C |
| 129 | S1041JA | CHICAGO | C |
| 130 | A1011P-RU16 | RUSSWIN | C |
| 131 | X1054WA-WR2 | WEISER | C |
| 132 | A1045 | JUNCKUNC | C |
| 133 | A1114H | BEST | C |
| 134 | N1007KMA | SARGENT | C |
| 135 | K1054B-IN24 | BARGMAN | C |
| 136 | 1137S | CHICAGO | C |
| 137 | 13D | VIRO | C |
| 138 | R1064E-NA25 | NATIONAL | C |
| 139 | 1120D-SL1 | SLAYMAKER | C |
| 140 | AB62C | ABUS | C |
| 141 | 1010N-S68 | SARGENT | C |
| 142 | 1011-RU1 | RUSSWIN | C |
| 143 | 01010-S4 | SARGENT | C |
| 144 | A1515 | MEDECO | C |
| 145 | A1145H | SCHLAGE | C |
| 146 | A1054WC-FA2 | FALCON | C |
| 147 | 1071-W1 | W.B. | C |
| 148 | A1114K | BEST | C |
| 149 | LF19 | L & F | C |
| 150 | 1069M-RO5 | NATIONAL | C |
| 151 | L1003M | CORBIN | C |
| 152 | 1502M | ESP | C |
I look forward to your comments.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com
www.mrprolock.com
www.becomealocksmith.info
FLICKIR
http://www.flickr.com/photos/become-a-locksmith
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrlocksmith/
http://www.facebook.com/becomealocksmith
YOUTUBE
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/24hrMrLocksmith
http://twitter.com/becomelocksmith
LINKIN
http://ca.linkedin.com/in/becomealocksmith
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TENSION WRENCH OR TURNING TOOL
Basic Lock Picks and Tension Wrenches
To pick a lock usually requires two (2) tools, a lock pick and a tension wrench” or “turning tool.”
I won’t go into semantics on the proper name for the tension wrench or turning tool, etc.. For the purpose of this book I will call it a tension wrench. Also, the majority of suppliers and manufacturers call it a tension wrench in their catalogs.
Selecting the Tension Wrench is just as important as selecting the lock pick. I consider the tension wrench the most important lock picking tool to open a lock. Without proper tension the lock is difficult to pick open.
Several different types of tension wrenches are available. They range from light to heavy spring steel, speciality tension wrenches (Peterson, Falle, etc.) and home made tension wrenches made from spring steel and allen keys.
You have to experiment with different tension wrenches to find what works best for you and also for the different locks you will pick open. To start picking a standard Weiser o/Kwikset or Schlage lock I prefer a rigid tension wrench and place it in the top of the keyway with a very light tension. Beginners should use a light tension wrench to start. For practice picking apply tension clockwise or counter clockwise. I try picking the lock to the unlocked position. However, the third most important tool in my lock picking kit is the “Flipper” or ‘Plug Spinner” (more on using a “Flipper” or “Plug Spinner” if you pick the lock the wrong way in an upcoming Blog). If this fails to pick open the lock I change to a medium tension wrench and again light tension.
Different locks require different tension wrenches and picks. Also, their is no right or wrong way if you are comfortable and confident and the end result is a picked lock.
However, you should never bend or break a lock pick. Be gentle, have “nice hands” (ask the ladies about “nice hands”). Sometimes you can be rough but the most successful lock pickers use light tension and have “nice hands.”
Note: Do not use too much turning tension. The most common cause of failure to pick a non-malfunctioning lock is to much tension that will bind the pins so they are unable to move.
My next Blog will be on the various lock picks.
Thanks
Terry Whin-Yates
]]>However, in BC we have no shortage of unlicensed locksmiths and the plague of the ‘Locksmith Scammers” operating across North America. Most of the Google paid ads (adsense) are the unlicensed locksmiths promoting to open your car or house for $15.00. I don’t know about you but I can not start my Locksmith Van and drive down the street for $15.00 (price of gas, insurance, car payments, repairs, etc.). The unlicensed and scammer locksmiths are operating in the open and in defiance of the locksmith regulations. BC has had locksmith licensing in place for over 25 years and appears to be losing the battle to regulate the Locksmith industry.
I support the BC Government trying to regulate the Locksmith Industry and the ITA finally has a workable Locksmith Apprentice training requirements. Between the two groups they have the ability, finally after 25 years, to have a positive impact on the Locksmith Industry. Also, the ITA training standards combined with Government Licensing and Criminal Records checks should be used as the standard for other States and Provinces trying to regulate Locksmiths, Apprentice Locksmiths and Locksmith Business.
However, any Province or State has to look at the failure to regulate or fine unlicensed Locksmiths and Locksmith companies. Legitimate Locksmith Companies pay hundreds if not thousands of dollars to comply with the regulations and compete with unlicensed, untrained and scammer companies every hour of the day. If enforcement or the Government rules and regulations is haphazard, inconsistent or non-existent then you will have the same situation in British Columbia, Canada nice looking and well drafted rules and regulations and nice well thought out Apprenticeship and training standards and little or no enforcement of these rules and regulations.
In conclusion, I look forward to comments.
Thanks
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com
www.mrprolock.com
www.becomealocksmith.info
604-773-5625
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Each student will have hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.
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Each student will design a mini Master key system and master key their locks. This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course. You will learn to pick locks the starting the first day. The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys.
The Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.
Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details.
Vancouver BC 5 Day Locksmith Class Nov. 14-18, 2011
Vancouver BC Saturday Only Locksmith Class starting November 19th, 2011
Kelowna, BC December 2011 TBA
Tampa Florida January & February 2012 TBA
Toronto Ontario, March 2012 TBA
Email or call me to signup.
Thanks
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
http://www.becomealocksmith.info
604-773-5625
FLICKIR
http://www.flickr.com/photos/become-a-locksmith
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrlocksmith/
FACEBOOK
http://www.facebook.com/becomealocksmith
YOUTUBE
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/24hrMrLocksmith
TWITTER
http://twitter.com/becomelocksmith
LINKIN
http://ca.linkedin.com/in/becomealocksmith