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"ALL RIGHTS RESERVED"
Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set
Copyright 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000,
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Author
John Clymer II
Security, a Clymer Family Tradition. July 4, 1776

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................... 3

Introduction ....................................................... 18
Disclaimer ......................................................... 18
Welcome ............................................................ 19
My Thanks .......................................................... 36
The Study Area & Shop .............................................. 37
Practicing the Lessons ............................................. 37
The Basic Lock Shop Tool Lists ..................................... 38
Basic Non Automotive Tools ......................................... 39
Knob & Deadbolt Installation Tools ................................. 44
Automotive Tools ................................................... 44
Office Supplies .................................................... 45
Key Blanks, Keys and Grooves ....................................... 46
Case History:................................................................ 50
Tip:......................................................................... 51
Spaces ............................................................. 52
The Lock and Plug .................................................. 55
This is a Basic Five Pin Lock ...................................... 56
Face of Lock Removed ............................................... 56
Pin Stacks and Caps ................................................ 60
Pin Increments ..................................................... 62
Maximum Adjacent Cuts. MACS. ....................................... 65
Bottom Pins, the Cut Key, and the Depth of Cut ..................... 65
Depth of Cut ....................................................... 67
Pinning Kits ....................................................... 70
Top Pins ........................................................... 73
Specialty Pins ................................................... 74
Mushroom Pins................................................................ 74
Spool Pins................................................................... 74
Master Keying and Master Pins ...................................... 75

Re-Keying a Lock ................................................... 82

Re-Pinning the Plug ................................................ 86
Read Keys By Sight ................................................. 88
Rekey Return ....................................................... 92
Wards and the Warded Padlocks ...................................... 94
Warded Pick Set .................................................... 94
The Wafer Lock or Disc Lock ........................................ 95
Picking a Lock Part I ............................................. 110
(AERIAL VIEW)............................................................... 111
Different Types of Picks ........................................ 114

Picking a Lock Part II ............................................ 115
Reverse Picking ................................................. 116
The Art of Picking a Lock ......................................... 118
Set Up Instructions ............................................. 118
Setting the Lock up for Practice Picking. ....................... 119
Remove the Keeper Ring...................................................... 120
Loading the Top Pins for Picking ................................ 122

Plug Spinners ..................................................... 124
Pick Gun Operation ................................................ 127
Assorted Lock Picks ............................................... 130
Gas Cap Pick .................................................... 130
Tubular Lock Pick ............................................... 130
Tubular Hole Saw/Drill .......................................... 131
Electric Pick ................................................... 131
Warded Pick Set ................................................. 131
Sesame De-Coder ................................................. 132
Shim Stock ...................................................... 132
Padlock Shims ................................................... 132
Assorted Pick Types and Shapes .................................. 133
Shim Picking ...................................................... 135
Tip:........................................................................ 136
Drilling is a Lock Bypass Method .................................. 138

Dissecting Drill Bits ........................................... 138
Tips:....................................................................... 138
Drill Bit Types ................................................. 139

Augur Bit...................................................................
Chisel Point................................................................
Cutting Lips................................................................
Flute.......................................................................
Forstner Bit................................................................
Heel........................................................................
Hole Saw....................................................................
Lands.......................................................................
Margin......................................................................
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Masonry Bit.................................................................
Multispur Bit...............................................................
Saw Drill...................................................................
Shank.......................................................................
Spade Bit...................................................................
Step Bit....................................................................
Tin-Coated Bit..............................................................
Twist Drill Bit.............................................................
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Drills .......................................................... 142

Drilling a Lock Open ............................................ 143
Drilling Open the Knob Set / Shell & Plug ....................... 144
Mortise Cylinder Shell & Plug ................................... 145
Here is another Lock By-Pass method......................................... 147
Drilling an Interchangeable Core .................................. 148

IC Drilling for the Control Line ................................ 148
Drilling to Unlock the IC ....................................... 149
Broken Key Extraction ............................................. 150
A Broken Key Extraction ......................................... 152
An Abus Discus Lock and the Broken Key Extractor ................ 152
Cutting a Key From a Broken Key ................................... 156
Protecting the Home And Business .................................. 157
With Knob Sets, Deadbolts and a Proper Installation ............. 157
Knob Set Mounting Height.................................................... 157
Installing Door Knobs and Deadbolts ............................... 158

Knob Set & Deadbolt Installation Tools .......................... 158
Exterior Doors .................................................. 159
Steel;......................................................................
Metal Sheathed;.............................................................
Solid Core;.................................................................
Hollow Core;................................................................
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Latches ......................................................... 160

Latch & Strike Nexus ............................................ 161
Door Knob and Deadbolt Installation ............................... 165
A Typical Installation: ......................................... 165
Basic Deadbolt and Door Knob Installation Template .............. 165
Tip:........................................................................ 166
The Lock Set Mounting Hole and Door Preparation ................. 167
Getting Prepared To Bore, Chisel and Prep the Door .............. 169
Cross Boring the Lockset Mounting Hole .......................... 170
Step 1...................................................................... 170
The Latch Hole .................................................. 171

Step 2...................................................................... 171
Latch Retaining Hole or Latch Keeper Hole ....................... 173

Step 3......................................................................
Dowel Door Edge Marker......................................................
Strike Marker...............................................................
Latch Cutter................................................................
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The Chisel ...................................................... 176
Wooden Doors Only ............................................... 177
Cross Boring the Lockset Mounting Hole Step 1...............................
The Latch Hole Step 2.......................................................
Latch Retaining Hole or Latch Keeper Hole Step 3............................
The Strike Plate Location Step 4............................................
The Latch Face Location Step 5..............................................
The Chiseling Step 6........................................................
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Deadbolts ......................................................... 184

Case History: ................................................... 184
Fire and Deadbolts .............................................. 185
Changing the Hand of Door ......................................... 186
Deadbolts ....................................................... 186
Changing the Hand of Door ......................................... 190
Door Knobs ...................................................... 190
Lets Take a Closer Look At Handing a Kwikset Lock .............. 191
Kwikset Nose Puller.........................................................
Keeping the Tool Kit Tidy:..................................................
KwikSet Nose Removal Tool...................................................
Arrow Door Knob.............................................................
Schlage Door Knob...........................................................
Lever Handle Locks..........................................................
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Door Knob Installation ............................................ 205

A Typical Installation .......................................... 205
There are many Different Types of Door Knobs ...................... 211
Handle Sets ....................................................... 212
Door Edge Shield ................................................ 214
Cleaning Locks.............................................................. 214
Keying Alike................................................................ 214
Lubrication ..................................................... 215

Commercial Steel and Industrial Doors ............................. 216
Being Prepared..............................................................
Colored Wax Crayons for Mistakes............................................
Cleaning Up After The Job...................................................
Cleaning Up After The Job Case History:.....................................
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Lever Handle Removal ............................................ 218

Knob & Deadbolt Reference ......................................... 223
Knob, Deadbolt and Other Related Hardware Finishes .............. 224
Grades of Locks ................................................. 225
Americans National Standards Institute ANSI ..................... 225
Function to Manufacturers Number ............................... 226
Knobs & Lever Handle Locks ...................................... 227
Arrow....................................................................... 227
Lever Handles............................................................... 227
Knobs & Lever Handle Locks ...................................... 228

Schlage..................................................................... 228

Hand of door .................................................... 229
Single Doors and or Pairs of Doors.......................................... 229
Slide of Door ................................................... 230

Functions of Knobs and Lever Handle Locks ......................... 231
Deadbolt Locks .................................................... 245
Impressioning Keys ................................................ 247
Impressioning Keys ................................................ 248
Our Discussion Impressioning Keys ............................... 252
Tools needed for study;.....................................................
Tip:........................................................................
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Different Techniques .............................................. 264

Foreign and Domestic Wafer Locks ................................ 264
Our Discussion.............................................................. 264
Impressioning Keys for Motorcycles ................................ 269

Impressioning with a Key clipper ................................ 271
Our Discussion.............................................................. 271
Tools needed for study;..................................................... 271
Impressioning with Ultraviolet Light ............................ 273

Our Discussion .................................................. 273
Impressioning with Lead inserts ................................. 275
Flat Steel Keys / Safe Deposit Keys and Warded Keys ............... 277
Case History: Finding more Locks............................................ 280
Impressioning The Tubular Key ..................................... 281

Codes, Codes, Codes ............................................... 282
Code Books ...................................................... 284
What does the Code Book offer?.............................................. 285
Direct Code................................................................. 285
Blind Code.................................................................. 286
Backward Code ................................................... 289

Backward Reverse Depth Code ..................................... 289
Ford Ten System Codes ........................................... 290
Once the Key Code is Obtained ................................... 290
Space and Depth Keys And The Manual Key Machine ................. 290
Tip:........................................................................ 291
Cutting a Code Key From Space & Depth Keys ...................... 292
Tip:........................................................................ 294
De-Coding Keys with the Micrometer .............................. 295

The Micrometer as a Key De-coder ................................ 295
Key De-Coders ................................................... 296
De-Coding a Key with a Key Machine .............................. 297
Discussion ON Key Decoding ...................................... 298
De-Coding Locks and Lock De-Coders .............................. 300

Depth and Space Keys De-Code Lock........................................... 300
Depth And Space Keys Are Used To De-Code Lock............................... 300
Discussion Lock Decoding ........................................ 302

Tip:........................................................................ 304
Tip:........................................................................ 304
Re-Keying Made Easy ............................................. 306

Office Operation and Procedures .................................. 307
Image ............................................................. 308
What Is Commerce .................................................. 309
Bad Commerce .................................................... 312
Case
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Case
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History:
History:
History:
History:
Break in Number One:..........................................

Break in Number Two:..........................................
Client Quote #1 Boxes & More Inc.#2...........................
Distasteful Chief Encounter...................................
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Reverse Commerce ................................................ 318

Good Commerce ................................................... 319
The A.B.C.S of Locksmith Operations .............................. 320
Start By Protecting Yourself On Paper ........................... 320
Dealing with the public ......................................... 323
Cheap is Cheap .................................................. 326
Bids Bite ....................................................... 326
Bids Bite Too! .................................................. 328
Case History:............................................................... 328
How to Charge ................................................... 329

Office Operations ................................................. 331
Contracts and Clients ............................................. 331
Clients ......................................................... 331
Contracts ....................................................... 333
Adventure Bargain Outlet Framingham Massachusetts Case History:.............
Contracts Again.............................................................
Contract Change Order.......................................................
Old Client Case History:....................................................
Croatan High School.........................................................
A Warranty was requested for the unit as well...............................
This is a Classic CCTV Complaint............................................
Lets look at the Hospital Security.........................................
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Knowing Who to Call ............................................... 351

Case History................................................................ 351
Sub Contracting Work .............................................. 352

Cut Throat Coastal Lock Havelock North Carolina USA ........... 352
Billing ......................................................... 362
Billing Suggestions......................................................... 364
Hiring Help Down South USA ........................................ 365

Writing Letters ................................................... 366
The basic business letter ....................................... 366
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To Whom you should send the letter .............................. 366
Appearances and conducting ones self .............................. 367
Handling Disgruntled Clients with Diplomacy ..................... 367
Claims .......................................................... 367
Collection Companies ............................................ 367
Back Orders ..................................................... 368
Insurance ....................................................... 370
Bonds are Bogus ................................................. 370
Bonded, Licensed and Insured................................................ 370
As for the installer and their insurance policy............................. 371
The Home Owner Inquiring About the Installers Insurance..................... 371
Mobile Business Operations ...................................... 373

Advertiseing ...................................................... 376
Marketing ....................................................... 376
Telephone Directories ........................................... 378
Business / Calling Cards ........................................ 378
Security Stickers Pros & Cons ................................... 380
Or A Magris Locksmith...................................................... 380
Certified Mail & Packages ....................................... 384

Certified mail and certified mail return receipt requested.................. 385
Banking Proceedures ............................................. 385

Draft....................................................................... 386
Checks and Checkbooks ........................................... 386

Book Keepers .................................................... 387
Credit .......................................................... 387
Credit Cards and Credit Companies ............................... 388
Your Credit, Their Credit...................................................
Case History: Equifax a known credit company................................
Credit Cards in a Real World................................................
Credit Cards E Commerce.....................................................
Case History Bank Fraud the Data Corp.......................................
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Decision Making ................................................. 394

Distributors & Manufacturers .................................... 395
Manufacturers Installing Distributor ............................ 400
Case History:...............................................................
Case History:...............................................................
Investigation:..............................................................
Case History:...............................................................
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Locksmith Ledger International Magazine ......................... 406

Advertisers Give A Ways ......................................... 407
Locksmiths Replace For Product .................................. 407
Products ........................................................ 407
Distributors / Manufacturers................................................
Case History:...............................................................
Case History:...............................................................
Manufacturers Fax Immediately ?............................................
Manufacturer Back Stab......................................................
Drop Shipments..............................................................
Federal Express.............................................................
Identification..............................................................
Inferior Stock..............................................................
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Insurance...................................................................
Kiting Checks...............................................................
Letter Head.................................................................
Master Card.................................................................
Mail........................................................................
Mis-guided Suggested Retail.................................................
Name Tags...................................................................
Operations..................................................................
Real-Estate Agencies And Their Agents.......................................
Remote Order Entry..........................................................
Sales.......................................................................
Set Up Fee..................................................................
Shipping and Receiving......................................................
Stamps......................................................................
Stickers....................................................................
Sub-Contractors.............................................................
Taxes.......................................................................
Telephone Answering Questions and Courtesy..................................
U.P.S.......................................................................
Tennessee UPS...............................................................
United Postal Service ( UPS ) and Federal Express...........................
Vehicles and a Mobile Operation.............................................
Generators..................................................................
Computers...................................................................
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Ford is a Poor Service Vehicle .................................. 446

Ford Does Not Produce What Is Actually Ordered..............................
Ford Repair Service Is Poor.................................................
Case History:...............................................................
Fords Have Poor Front Ends And Are Not Ford Serviceable.....................
Case History:...............................................................
A Natick Massachusetts United States Ford Dealer Beat Elizabeth.............
Case History:...............................................................
Numerous Calls To Ford Headquarters.........................................
Case History:...............................................................
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Types Of Work Vehicles ............................................ 451

If You Purchase A Ford Vehicle You Will Be Sorry ................ 451
General Motors and or Chrysler Are Your Best Buys........................... 451
Chevrolet Cube Truck ............................................ 451

Dodge Mini Van .................................................. 451
A Look Inside A Working 1993 Dodge Mini Van ..................... 455
International 20 Box Truck ..................................... 457
Sales people in general..................................................... 457
Never say you are not purchasing to day..................................... 457
Locksmith Run A Round and Back Stabs........................................ 459
Safes and Safe Persons: ......................................... 461

Hiring Help................................................................. 462
Employee Application ............................................ 463

Sales ............................................................. 469
Tera, July 19, 2002 9:40 PM................................................. 469
Commercial Door Lock Assemblies ................................... 474

Aluminum Store Front Doors ...................................... 474
Mortise Cylinders........................................................... 474
Mortise Cylinder Face Plate Aesthetics...................................... 475
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Mortise Latch Assembly Face Plates .............................. 476
Tamper Proof Screws and Face Plates ............................. 477
Removing the Tamper Proof Screws............................................
Tamper Proof Screws Come In Many Styles and Variations......................
Security Screw Drivers and Tamper Proof Screws..............................
Case History:...............................................................
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Aluminum Doors That Scrape ...................................... 481

Another Face Plate Assembly................................................. 481
Latch Assemblies ................................................ 482

Hook Latch Assemblies.......................................................
Swing Latch Assemblies......................................................
Spring Latch Assemblies.....................................................
Spring Latch Assembly.......................................................
Spring Latch with Paddle Handle Assembly....................................
Dogging the Spring Latch Assembly...........................................
Spring Latch Assemblies Hand of Lock........................................
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Mortise Cylinder ................................................ 488

Cylinder Lengths, Finishes, Expansion Rings (Collars)....................... 488
Cylinder Removal ................................................ 491

Mortise Cylinder Tailpieces ..................................... 496
Mortise Cylinder Interchangeable Core Shell ....................... 497
Interchangeable Core Mortise Cylinder Shell................................. 498
Bypassing a Mortise Cylinder .................................... 503

High security Mortise Cylinder.............................................. 503
Swing Latch Assembly .............................................. 504

Hook Latch Assembly Sliding door .................................. 505
Protecting the Aluminum Store Front Door .......................... 506
Residential Atrium Door Mortise Cylinder Assembly ................. 510
Ferry Boat Hardware ............................................... 511
Ferry Boat Mens Room Hardware .................................. 512
Antique Mortise Lock Assemblies ................................... 514
Rim Cylinders ..................................................... 517
A Detex Fire Egress System ........................................ 521
Screw Solution..............................................................
Align the Timing Marks......................................................
A Closer View...............................................................
Re-Installed................................................................
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Miscellaneous Locks ............................................... 533

A Pistol Lock ................................................... 533
Handcuffs ....................................................... 537
Jail Keys ....................................................... 541
Combination Briefcase ........................................... 544
Camera Case Lock ................................................ 546
Lock Display .................................................... 547
Kryptonite Bicycle/Motorcycle Lock .............................. 547
Key Block ....................................................... 548
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Lock Out Device ................................................. 549
Out Board Motor Lock ............................................ 549
Lock Inside a Lock .............................................. 550
Trailer Hitch Pin Lock .......................................... 551
Miscellaneous Locks ............................................. 552
Isseo Bar Bell.............................................................. 552
Iseo Block Type Lock........................................................ 553
Miscellaneous Security Methods .................................... 554

Hiding Places ................................................... 554
Security Cans...............................................................
Security Safe Book..........................................................
Key Cabinets & Key Control Systems..........................................
Landlords and Keys..........................................................
Banking Habits..............................................................
Pocket Books................................................................
Portable Door Alarms........................................................
Hiding Keys.................................................................
Message Machines............................................................
Money Belt..................................................................
Case History:...............................................................
Dont Tread On Me...........................................................
Single Women................................................................
Free Tickets and Prizes.....................................................
Landscaping for Security....................................................
Case History:...............................................................
Mace........................................................................
Variables Matter with Mace..................................................
Liz has the Following Words of Advice.......................................
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Stun Guns ....................................................... 565

Message Machines ................................................ 566
Multi Protection Bar ............................................ 566
Paint & Putty ................................................... 566
Securing a Hinged Door ............................................ 567
Securing a Hinged Door Technique #I ............................. 567
To Help Prevent This From Happening:........................................ 568
Securing a Hinged Door Technique # II ........................... 569

Tip:........................................................................ 570
Securing a Sliding Door ........................................... 571

Sliding Doors ................................................... 571
Securing a Sliding Door Technique I ............................. 571
Sliding Door Experience..................................................... 573
Securing A Sliding Door Technique II ............................ 574

Charlie Bars.............................................................. 574
The Charlie Bar ................................................. 576

Police Cruiser Shotgun Racks and other Firearm Retaining Devices............ 579
Ford Police Vehicle......................................................... 579
Going on Vacation ............................................... 580

Vehicle Crook Locks......................................................... 581
Types of Crime and Crime Prevention ............................... 582

White Collar Crime ( PI ) ................................................. 582
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Robbery Types ................................................... 583
The Hit and Run and or the Slash & Smash, or Smash and Grab..............
The Drive Through Robbery..................................................
Stalking Hit Robbery.......................................................
Easy Pickings Robbery......................................................
Easy Pickings Return Robbery...............................................
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Calculating the Cost of Crime ..................................... 587

Crime Rates Declined in Early of 1999.......................................
Cause and Effect Lead to Crime-Induced Costs................................
War on Drugs Proves Costly to the Tax Payer.................................
Adding Costs in the United State, Federal Judicial System...................
Realizing the Price Paid for Peace of Mind..................................
Diagnosing the Medical Care Costs from Crime................................
Opportunity Costs Stem from Lost Time, Wages................................
Weighing the Risks to Life and Health.......................................
Transfer Costs Follow the Domino Effect.....................................
What do Aggregate Numbers Tell Us?..........................................
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Security and Protection ........................................... 595

Let Us Start With the Home ...................................... 595
Rekey / Change the Lock ......................................... 596
Re-keying a Lock............................................................ 596
Changing a Lock............................................................. 596
The Real Estate Agent ........................................... 597

Case History:............................................................... 597
Securing Windows and Doors ........................................ 597

Window Types .................................................... 597
Securing Windows ................................................ 597
Garage Over Head Doors .......................................... 598
Screen Doors .................................................... 598
Case History:............................................................... 598
Deadbolts Do Deter Crime ........................................ 599

Case History:............................................................... 599
Chain Locks ..................................................... 600

Special Door Brace and Security Bars ............................ 600
Case History:............................................................... 600
Safes ........................................................... 600

Lighting ........................................................ 601
Securing Valuables .............................................. 601
Alarm Systems ................................................... 601
Don't Get an Alarm the Police Said .............................. 601
Case History:............................................................... 601
Children and Personal Safety ...................................... 603

Finger Printing Children ........................................ 603
Teaching Security to Children ..................................... 604
When outside in public the child should never:.............................. 605
Lost Child ...................................................... 606

Child Abuse ....................................................... 607
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I was raped and Molested by my Older sister................................. 607
Males are Molested and Raped as well as females............................. 609
Symptoms of Child Abuse ......................................... 610

Pre-school, baby sitters and others should be checked out thoroughly........ 610
Rape .............................................................. 612

Case History:............................................................... 613
Help Prevent Rape........................................................... 613
If you are raped............................................................ 613
Self Defense Techniques ........................................... 614

Town Census Fireman Maddisonville TN........................................ 615
Case History:............................................................... 615
Firearms for the Citizen .......................................... 618

Firearm Facts............................................................... 620
Doctors are approximately 9,000 times more dangerous than gun owners........ 620
Fire Extinguishers and Fire Egress Control Systems ................ 621

Learn Not To Burn Part I .......................................... 623
Fire Extinguisher Types ......................................... 623
Type A:.....................................................................
Type B:.....................................................................
Type C:.....................................................................
Type D:.....................................................................
Class 1 A:..................................................................
Class 1 B:..................................................................
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Emergencies ....................................................... 625

Getting Prepared ................................................ 625
Start now by gathering basic emergency supplies ................. 625
Basic Emergency Supplies....................................................
Clothing and Bedding........................................................
Tools.......................................................................
Important Family Documents..................................................
Water & Food................................................................
Food........................................................................
Clean Air...................................................................
Nose and Mouth Protection...................................................
Other Barriers..............................................................
HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air Filtration) Filter Fans...............
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Morse Code ........................................................ 634

More Morse Code ................................................... 634
Morse Code Numeral ................................................ 634
Master Keying and Interchangeable Core / IC ....................... 635
Master Key Systems ................................................ 636
Attitude and Positive Ethics ................................... 638
Case History................................................................ 639
Our Discussion Master Keying ...................................... 640

Master Keying and Master Pins ..................................... 641
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Lets Review................................................................ 641
The Bittings Chart Generation ................................... 643

Master Key Designation .......................................... 644
Change Key Chart / Page Master One .............................. 646
Change Key chart ................................................ 648
Pinning Chart ................................................... 649
Levels of Master Keying ......................................... 652
Two Level Master Key System.................................................
Three Level Master Key System...............................................
Four Level Master Key System................................................
Five Level Master Key System................................................
Six Level Master Key System.................................................
Master Keying and set up....................................................
Stamps and stamping the Keys................................................
Withholding the Master Key Systems Chart....................................
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Key Sections .................................................... 654

Schlage..................................................................... 655
Sargent..................................................................... 656
Sargent..................................................................... 657
The Interchangeable Core / IC ..................................... 658

Over View ....................................................... 659
I.C. Facts and Facts are Facts .................................. 660
Picture This IC ................................................. 661
A Close look at a Six Pin Interchangeable Core.............................. 661
An IC Pin Stack Equals the total of 23 .......................... 663

Interchangeable Core Pin Increments ............................. 664
A2 System................................................................... 664
A3 System................................................................... 664
A4 System................................................................... 664
IC Spacing, Depths & Other Technical Info ....................... 665

IC Spacing.................................................................. 665
IC Bottom Pins & Master Pins................................................ 665
Hexadecimal................................................................. 665
I.C. Patterns ................................................... 666

Interchangeable Core Key Ways ..................................... 667
BEST Key IDs and Keyways ....................................... 668
Reading a Computer Printed Bittings Chart ......................... 670
Interchangeable Core Key Bitting Chart .......................... 671
Master Key List.............................................................
Master Key List.............................................................
Change Key List 1...........................................................
Change Key List 1...........................................................
Change Key List Page 2......................................................
Change Key List Page 2......................................................
Pinning Chart Page 1........................................................
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Simple to Create, JC / IC System Pinning Chart #1 ............... 683

Advanced Simple to Create, JC / IC System Pinning Chart #2 ...... 684
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Summary of the Advanced Simple to Create, JC / IC System Pinning
Chart #2 ........................................................ 687
Advanced Simple to Create, JC / IC System Pinning Chart #2.................. 688
Summary of the Advanced Simple to Create, JC / IC System Pinning Chart #2... 690
Installing & Removing The I.C. Core ............................... 691

IC Ways Possible Which Are BEST. .............................. 691
IC Drilling as another option............................................... 692
IC Picture This Too ............................................. 693

IC Core Removal JCII Pick Tool.............................................. 694
IC Drilling as an Option and IC Drilling for the Control ........ 696

IC Drilling to Unlock....................................................... 697
IC You Can Shim the Interchangeable Core ........................ 698

So IC I have been told...................................................... 698
Decoding for Control .............................................. 699

A2 System ....................................................... 699
A3 System ....................................................... 699
A4 System ....................................................... 699
Interchangeable Core Trap Core .................................... 700
IC How To Thwart Unauthorized Opening of I.C. Cylinders ......... 700
IC Interchangeable Core Trap Core ............................... 701
Knob / Lever Type Lock Either Direction..................................... 701
IC Trap Core / Withdrawing Bolt/ Latch Trap ..................... 701

Deadbolt / Left Hand / Left Hand Reverse.................................... 701
IC Trap Core / Withdrawing Bolt Trap ............................ 702

Deadbolt / Right Hand / Right Hand Reverse.................................. 702
Quick Client Rekey ................................................ 703

JCs I.C. Six Pack ........................................... 703
Another JC II Original.................................................... 703
Scrambling ........................................................ 704

Electronic IC ................................................... 708
Access Control System 0M2000 ...................................... 709
Functional Specifications ....................................... 710
Outside Module .................................................. 711
Lockset Specifications .......................................... 712
Fire Crash Bar With IC ............................................ 713
IC Tomorrow is Here Today ....................................... 714
Basic Safe Work and Changing Combinations ........................ 715
Basic Safe Work ................................................... 716
Changing a Safe Combination Using a Safe Change Key ............... 718
Dialing Out the Correct Combination Example: .................... 719
Installing a New Combination Part I ............................. 723
Installing a New Combination Part II ............................ 725
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Deleted: 724

* Installing a New Combination Note: ............................ 726
The Safe Door Is Still Open ..................................... 727
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Deleted: 726
Practice.................................................................... 728
Lock Box Disassembly ............................................ 729

A Safe Combination Change Key: .................................. 730
A Multi Safe Combination Change Key Set: ........................ 730
Wheel Pack View: ................................................ 731
Finding Lost Combinations ....................................... 732
Deleted: 728
Toothed Combination Wheels ........................................ 734
Deleted: 733
Deleted: 729
Deleted: 730
Deleted: 731
From the Inside Out......................................................... 734
Types of Safes, Tips and Techniques ............................... 736

Burglary Safes .................................................. 736
A Local Burglary and Gardall Safes Case History:............................ 737
In the Wall Safes ............................................... 738

Installation................................................................ 738
Battery Operated Safe Case History: ............................. 739

Tubular In Floor Safes ............................................ 741
Our Tubular In Floor Safes Example:.........................................
STAR......................................................................
Our Tubular In Floor Safes Example: Major Type Safe.......................
Major Square Container Case History:........................................
741
741
742
745
Fire/Burglar Proof Safes ........................................ 745
Deleted: 743
Deleted: 746
Safe Ratings................................................................ 746
Deleted: 746
Sentry Fire Safes ............................................... 747
Deleted: 747
Gaining Entry In to A Sentry Fire Safe Case History:........................

A Sentry Drawer, File, Fire Safe Utilizing a Key............................
Changing the Combination....................................................
Servicing a Sentry Combination Fire Safe....................................
Changing the Sentry Combination.............................................
747
748
748
749
749
Securing a Safe ................................................. 751

Re-Lockers..................................................................
Bolting the Safe Down.......................................................
Security System Contacts and Wiring a Safe:.................................
Security System Programming;................................................
751
751
752
752
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Deleted: 749
Deleted: 750
Deleted: 750
Deleted: 752
Tear Gas and OC ................................................. 753
Deleted: 752
Terminator OC............................................................... 753

Repulsar IV OC.............................................................. 754
Deleted: 753
Safe Deposit Boxes ................................................ 755
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Introduction
Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Let it be Known:
Any similarities between places or people mentioned; living or dead,
fiction, semi fiction, or what may be factual, are merely
coincidental. Any ideas or writing are solely the authors and are not
endorsed by the publisher.
The words and or phrases which are underlined may be found in the
Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set Dictionary.
Please look up any words which you are not familiar with or do not
know the meaning to.
For a further in depth meaning of a word and or phrase, please refer
to the vast number of Books and Videos which are offered through the
Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set.
The Author has used this method of instruction for many years around
the Glob with unsurpassed results.
Thank you.
Disclaimer
This application notebook contains installation ideas and tips.
Although they have been developed by engineers and installers, The
American Security Academy (ASA), Its; writers, Instructors,
Installers, employees and not limited to these, disclaims any
liability for injury or losses due to this information. This book
does not supersede codes and/or ordinances or regulatory standards.
ASA reserves the right to change product specifications at any time.
Any and all Licenses and Permits should be acquired and the proper
insurance carried. Always follow the instructions accompanying any
Materials and or Equipment. Always wear your Safety Glasses.
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia
Set.
I am confident you will receive a lifetime of information from this
set of well composed literary work.
Please remember to always be a credit to your community, and use
your knowledge to help society, not to hinder it.
Always remember there are two ethics; Positive Ethics and Negative
Ethics. You have to choose which is the best ethic to follow;
Positive Ethics or Negative Ethics.
The Locksmith Security field has endless Positive Ethic
possibilities.
These are the ethics which the other programs and followers do not
adhere to, nor do they teach.
This is what I would like to convey to you. Positive Ethics.
as a Global Security Specialist, Locksmith, Alarm Installer,
Detective, Auto Openings, Investigator, Inventor, Mechanic, is of
the highest importance.
This exciting, extensive program is the first of its kind. Anywhere.
It cannot be found any where else.
If you do not know anything about Locksmith & Security work. This is
where you need to start.
The Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set will be handy for
years and years to come. You will find yourself reaching for it many
times, so keep it close at hand. Do Not Loan It Out.
Always Remember The Following:
* Keep all Security information from the hands of anyone who may put
it to the wrong use.
Again, Positive Ethics and Negative Ethics.
* Protect your investments.
Your Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set and any other
learning materials and tools should be highly protected and guarded
all the time.
* Use the Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set to help you
learn the phrases and words of a Global Security Specialist.
Start being a Global Security Specialist today.
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I hope this Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set is helpful
in bridging you into the world of Locksmith Security.
It will help you build a secure foundation for your future.
There are many books in the industry to be read. With this in mind,
I have designed the Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set to
be the most complete learning set available for the trade.
The Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set is designed to
introduce you into each individual Dictionary phrase of Locksmith
Security. Each phrase may be a subject in the Locksmith Security
industry, and each phrase may be accomplished individually.
This Encyclopedia, and the information it contains, is a
comprehensive introduction into the fascinating study of Locksmithing
and Security. There is an extensive pre-viewing of each word or
phrase to help you decide if the field is appropriate for you.
Although the literature content is extensive, it could never cover
any field in its entirety. There is new information and data to learn
every day.
I am in no way claiming any one book or video of subject matter is
complete in its entirety, nor am I a master of any one field in its
entirety.
I know Security as a whole and can show you the direction to begin
your Locksmith / Security learning and training.
The job I have set out to accomplish is to instruct and teach you
this trade with the aid of the Master Locksmith Encyclopedia
Dictionary, accompanied with the books and videos of the Master
Locksmith Encyclopedia Set . I want for you to understand how to
apply the information contained in this learning set, and the reasons
why.
I would like you to have a basic understanding of Global
Locksmithing Security through the words and phrases used every day.
You should be able to make the decision to be a Locksmith Security
person or not, based on solid facts.
You need to have the information close at hand and to have a
professional in the Security field personally explain each phrase and
or word in a Positive Ethics way.
You may review the phrases over and over again as necessary.
Reading the phrase or seeing it first hand in video format to
enhance your learning experience.
When I began Locksmithing, I had no videos to

enhance my learning.
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Utilizing the videos, I will be at your side to help you personally
to learn each phrase.
You may read and or view the literature or video phrase over and
over at your leisure in the privacy of your own home.
Those of you who are more visual or audio oriented learners, will
find my videos and tapes a boost to your learning curve. Take your
time. Review and re-read.
Do not forget to practice, practice, practice.
Reading this material and practicing, indicates you want to learn
and better yourself.
Now you too can easily learn the Sacred Trade. The sacred trade no
one would teach me.
I asked several Locksmiths what the laws were for Locksmithing.
They told me Federal Law only allowed so many Locksmiths to serve
so many people. This is not true. If someone were to propose such a
law, you should oppose such a movement.
For many years, while I was growing up, I believed this myth.
Thus, it stopped me from entering the trade a few years sooner than
I could have started.
You will save money and aggravation with the methods and materials I
am showing you.
Watch Your Six

(Your Back)
I want you to be able to start a business of your own, or work for

someone else in the Security field any time you wish.
I had no one to teach me, only myself. It cost thousands and
thousands of dollars. I bought tools and books which were not needed.
Locksmith Security Distributors and Locksmith Security
Manufacturers taking advantage of me and taking me for a ride.
A ride you will not take with The Master Locksmith Learning Program.
I have taken Locksmith Security mail order courses that were
behind the times by about twenty to thirty years.
Long lonely hours, reading, practicing and re-reading.
I was very nervous about starting my own Locksmith Security
business. I was fortunate I had enough faith in myself to go ahead
and start my own company.
I learned the hard way, so you do not have to.
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I want you to loose the nervousness and worry, and put this energy
into applying yourself and learning all you can from me.
Follow Positive Ethics and it will all fall into place for you. It
did for me.
Some of the companies selling Locksmith courses know nothing about
Locksmithing at all. In fact the instructors are editors and
printers, not Locksmiths.
Others just have re-print rights and just re-copy the information
and send it out.
Many older (wiser) people have told me, John, lack of
communication. That is the trouble with the world.
Thus, the creation of the Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia
Set and Dictionary.
You must have a Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set
Dictionary to understand clearly what you are talking about, so you
may converse fluently with others in the Locksmith/Security field and
those who are outside the field.
Different words and phrases mean many different things in different
places and environments. It can be very, very confusing.
After each Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set Dictionary
word or Dictionary phrase, you will find a word in(Bold), in
(Parenthesis). This word is to guide you to the field in which
possibly could use the word or phrase.
Example:
Relay (Alarm) - a relay is simply an automatic switch. As long as
electrical power is applied to a relay it will remain in a certain
position. When power is interrupted or secured, the relay will change
to another position. The changing of positions will work to either
open or close electrical circuits. Example: the extremely low output
of an automobile alarm system flashing light wire may need a relay to
provide additional power to flash the lights.
See On Board. See Starter Kill. See Remote Auto Start.
This means the word of interest Relay, may possibly be found in
the area of Security under Alarm.
This is only a guide. Any words or phrases pertaining to electronics
may be listed as (Alarm) .
Although usually only one Bold word is given, there may be several
fields in which the word or phrase may be used. However, due to space
restriction, I have only indicated one or two Bold fields out of
several possibilities.
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(Alarm, CCTV) etc ...
(PI) = Detective (HA) = Home Automation.
Each exciting Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set
Dictionary phrase may be a learning experience with great content of
useful information with a Positive Ethics approach.
I have Underlined words in the individual volumes of the Master
Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set with the intention you will look
up the word or phrase in the Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia
Set Dictionary to learn.
The Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set Dictionary
will help accomplish this. It is designed for you to look up the
Underlined words as you encounter them.
I strongly urge you to have the Master Locksmith Security
Encyclopedia Set Dictionary at hand during your learning
experience.
Read what the Underlined word or phrase means. Cross reference when
you need to.
If the phrase is enhanced by the use of literature, video, audio,
tools or other means as indicated by the Dictionary phrase, then I
strongly suggest you acquire the material in order to read and or
visually see the meaning and understand it more clearly to its
fullest capacity.
Read the Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set Dictionary in
the same respect you would read a book.
Please be aware every effort has been taken to assure the phrases,
terms, words, rules, and laws, etcetera, are correct. The terms,
words, rules, etcetera are not my opinions, nor do I condone, agree
or disagree with any or all of them.
It is up to the buyer, not the seller, to obtain legal advice with
any phrases, terms, words, rules, laws, etcetera, before putting such
into use.
We apologize in advance if you find any of the Master Locksmith
Security Encyclopedia Set incorrect. We have made extensive efforts
to ensure the materials which are presented to our readers, is of the
highest quality.
The phrases, terms, words, rules, laws, etcetera, have been compiled
over one individuals lifetime of professional Security work. This
individual working and breathing Locksmithing and Security twenty
four hours a day, every day of the year.
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Many people have contributed to the Security field over many, many
generations. My goal is to contribute by collecting and combining all
of the information into an obtainable, logical, readable,
comprehensible, affordable format to people who are interested in the
Locksmith / Security trade.
Several different definitions may exist for one phrase, term, word,
rule, law, etcetera. It is up to you to decide, which application
applies, or if it applies at all.
The information offered is to be utilized by non-Locksmiths,
Security individuals, domestic sales ladies, welders and iron
workers, all the way to the seasoned Security specialist around the
globe.
There is one basic rule to everyone. Use Positive Ethics at all
times.
Again, common sense and Positive Ethics should always prevail.
If you would like to contribute one or more phrases, terms, words,
or rules, you are more than welcome to.
I encourage everyones involvement.
Please send me your submission for consideration.
Thank you.
There is an abundance of reference materials about the Locksmith/
Security trade available for you to read.
Intriguing catalogues and materials may be found if you search hard
enough.
There is a fantastic building in your town called the library.
Check it out. Stop by one day. This is an endless resource of
amazing information.
I have written not just about Locks and Security, but about
attitudes, Positive Ethics and Negative Ethics. This is so you will
be aware of what goes on in the Locksmith Security industry. You will
have the complete picture, not just a piece of the picture. This is a
part of what makes this program stand out from the other Locksmith
programs available on the market today.
You will see letters I have sent to businesses along with reading
individual experiences,or as I like to call them, a Case History.
All of this is part of Locksmith Security work.
The experiences I write about are for you to use and make judgment
on any way you like. For good or bad.
You will find there are many, many companies involved in the
Locksmith industry who conduct themselves with Negative Ethics.
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I have dealt with, and in thousands and thousands of dollars worth
of stock and money, with Negative Ethics vendors in the trade.
Thousands of hours of my Positive Ethics time, stamps, phone calls,
faxes, money and more.
Many times, (most of the time) I have dealt with very dishonest and
deceitful individuals and businesses with Negative Ethics who are
involved in the Locksmith Security industry. It is hard to imagine
these same individuals classify themselves as being in the
Locksmith Security trade and or business.
A warning to the wise; be careful.
You will step in it, and it does stink.

Many dealings with other Locksmith Security Distributors
Manufacturers left sour tastes in my mouth. As well as Negative
Ethic dealings with private Locksmith individuals.
These Negative Ethics business dealings are included in my writings
in this Encyclopedia and future books to be published.
I hope you look for my works.
After spending thousand of dollars on stock and tools from many
companies for years, these same companies would not even know who I
was when I corresponded with them.
I wrote the company a dozen times and made follow up phone calls
and not once did the president or anyone write or return my calls. I
must have spent at least thirty five thousand dollars on their lock
stock over a ten year period.
The product may be great, but if you can not get service, or as with
other companies who have the bad attitude of, It is your privilege
to carry our stock. Move on to another vendor.
Why put up with it? There are so many other companies and
distributors eager for your business.
I have contacted many, many Locksmith Security Distributors and
Locksmith Security Manufacturers in this industry to try and
acquire tools at a discount for my students. None wanted to help you
(the reader). Most of the attitudes were we do not need you or your
readers. At least we know where we stand from the beginning.
Let me tell you, it is a continuing battle.
Just remember, they all want your hard earned money $$$.
They do not know or care who you are.
They are not concerned about true Locksmith Security, only the
sale and making $$$.
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Make them work for your money. This includes being nice as well as
being courteous.
Change the industry. Let these Big Bad Companies know that you want
product, service and above all a Positive Ethics attitude. If they
can not provide these things, shop else where.
You will understand as you go.
I am trying to keep you alive so you will survive.
I do not endorse any product, Distributor, Manufacturer or
individual at all, in any sense, in any of my publications.
Any writings that may come to you with the Master Locksmith
Security Encyclopedia Set are from companies who cared about their
product and reputation in the Security field. Companies who wanted to
contact you the reader and possibly generate sales using Positive
Ethics.
There are good companies with Positive Ethics out there in the
Security business. Write or call them to request catalogues. Be
inquisitive and ask questions.
As you will soon find out, by the American Security Academy
Materials, we only carry and use the best stock available
I was honest and told each Distributor and Manufacturer I was indeed
writing an Encyclopedia of the ins and outs of the trade.
I was told by several old timers as well as my attorney not to
compromise anyone. He said, Tell each person you deal with you are
writing a book, or encyclopedia. Your experience with them will be
included in this set of books.
I told each company several times so there was no mistake as to my
intentions. They all acted as though I was a story teller.
Almost every Locksmith Security Manufacturer /
Locksmith Security Distributor laughed, sneered or tried to
belittle me in my attempts to help you.
Medeco High Security Locks told me they did not know who I was and
had never heard of me.
I had previously purchased several of their High Security Systems
for a Police Station. They also told me the only reason I wanted to
mention them in my lessons, was to make myself look good.
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They seemed not to care how they conducted themselves at all. Even
when I reiterated several times about my writing about them, their
business practices, and their attitudes. They were not concerned the
least bit.
When you deal with Locksmith Security companies in this business,
they will set you straight on where you stand for product, service,
reliability, and Loyalty.
One. Do not put up with flax from any company. I found most
Locksmith Security companies and people I have dealt with, had
shady business practices and lacked honesty, They also had bad
attitudes to boot. This is Negative Ethics.
Two. There are a few Locksmith Security companies, very few, in
which to do business with out there who have good attitudes and might
possibly be honest. Very, very, few. Positive Ethics.
Three. If you spend your hard earned money on purchasing a
Locksmith Security companies stock, they should know who your
company is and your name. It is just plain common courtesy.
They should return any and all correspondence by phone or writing
promptly. This should be with peace and kindness in their voice or
letter. Not hostility, anger and jealousy. If they do not acknowledge
your existence, or treat you any way except with Locksmith Security
Positive Ethics professionalism, drop them !
Four. If the company has a bad attitude or does not help or try to
correct a bad situation. Drop them immediately! Ever hold a hot
potato? Not for long I bet. Follow this logic when dealing with a
company who does not treat you with decency and respect.
Move on.
There are many, many companies in the Security industry. Why deal
with Negative Ethics? There are companies who do follow Positive
Ethics. You have to search a little harder for them.
I offered to advertise for free for dozens of Locksmith Security
Manufacturers, Locksmith Security Distributors and the like only to
be called names and belittled.
For me to use their Distributor or Manufacturer name was an honor.
This is the attitude I received and the attitude you will most
likely receive.
I was only trying to be nice and promote Locksmith Security,
Positive Ethics.
I have shopped and have been in the business for years and have not
been happy with product, cost, or service.
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After spending thousands of dollars on any one particular company
over years of patronage, any one of them treating me as though I were
wasting their time.
Other companies just plain rip me off. The products are Security
oriented, but the individuals, well ......most practice Negative
Ethics.
I do not want this to be the case with you ( the reader ).
I am showing you the Security industry from the inside out. You must
know and be aware of what goes on in order to survive, or the sharks
will eat you alive.
No one told me.
I was bitten many, many, many times. Almost to death.
The only thing the Manufacturers and Distributors want is your money
$$$.
To those of you who read this and think I am writing about you, you
should not have conducted yourselves the way you did or you would not
be reading or thinking I wrote about you in this book.
If you read this and feel any statement is untrue, then please write
me and tell me differently. I have paper work, proof and or witnesses
to everything stated in this Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia
Set and anyone is welcome to challenge me at any time .
I encourage it, and I am waiting.
The Security industry is crazy. You take control. Do not put up with
it.
You work very hard to earn a dollar, so be decisive on whom you buy
product from and whom you do business.
As you will learn, these types of poor business procedures can put
you out of business, fast. If you are slowly loosing your money, you
will slowly go out of business.
The time you spend along with money spent, stress and energies,
could have been spent practicing Security, self improvement, and or
improving your business procedures.
You must understand if you expend money, you must recuperate it,
and hopefully with a profit.
My dad told me:
You must make a profit or you will not stay in business.

I have learned quite a bit in the Security field, and if I can help
you as my student to save you money or help protect yourselves from a
scam, it makes me happy and proud.
Isnt this what it is about? Locksmith Security work?
Positive Ethics?
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My accountant, who was the tax collector of the town I used to live
in, Sherborn Massachusetts, not only ( embezzled ) misappropriated
$70,000.00 plus out of my company over a five year period, but I
found out later she is and was an illegal alien.
After years of court and attorneys fees, I only received $5,000.00.
It cost me $8,000.00.
I paid my attorney and was negative three grand. ?????
No one cared.
Oh, by the way, she is also a practicing Locksmith. Everything she
knows about the Security field, she learned from me. Talk about being
burned, bitten, scammed and taken for a ride.
After she left my company, she went directly to another Locksmith
company with my hard earned money and trade secrets. She gave a lot
of my company secrets to the man and then was to marry the
Locksmith owner.
Sounds a little fishy I know.
Hind site is the best teacher. Sharks.
In the Biz she would be classified as a Spy.
A conspirator... ,and well...., a few other choice words.
Remember though, she is a Certified Locksmith and she will protect
you and your family.
I tell you this so you will understand snakes come in all shapes and
sizes and can be difficult to identify sometimes.
They look like you and I and they wear badges and robes. Some are
called by the name or names of doctor, laborer, Notary, or drive fork
lifts.
This is the very reason I do not mention very many Distributors,
Manufacturers, Locksmith, Security names in my writings. I am
afraid that by using any particular name they may make Me look bad.
I may sound bitter, I am not. I am well educated. At the time of
this printing, I have spent nearly twenty years in the Locksmith /
Security Industry.
Remember, one lies and the other swears to it.

I took a beating, some bad bites which nearly killed me, I hope I
can save you.
I do not want you to be burned and eaten alive. Keep a sharp eye out
and protect yourself. Never trust anyone.
If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
If it seems too good to be true, it probably isnt.
Either way you loose.
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I hope that my experiences help fill in
of business and what to watch out for in
business world. There are so many fields
business, one almost does not know where
the barren unanswered areas

the Locksmith Security
in the Locksmith Security
to start.
Never lend your tools out to anyone under any circumstances.
Never a borrower nor lender be.

When you put your tool box down, keep it shut tight and near your
side. Don't let people poke around in it or in your vehicle.
Never let someone use your tools. For example, let us say you are
attempting to open an automobile on one side of the car and the
Client wants a tool to try and open the other side of the car. Etc...
No, no, no!
There are many reasons, one of which you are to blame for any
damages.
My own quote;
One thief locking out the other thief.
If you are Re-Keying a Lock, keep track of where your new Bitted
Keys are if you are at a work site.
Once the Keys disappear, even for a short time, your Security has
been breached.
Keep the Keys in your pocket.
Never give the Keys to anyone except the person who has hired you.
Unless instructed by that very person to do something else with the
Keys.
Always hold onto the Keys until you are paid for the services you
rendered.
No job is complete until you have been paid in full for the work
and services you have rendered to the client. This includes thirty
day invoices ( this another area of subject matter unto itself).
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My parents always told me:
Help society, do not hinder it
I am sure I can not touch every Security subject, but I will attempt
to with the Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set.
Here is a sampling of what is in the Security world, and by no means
is this a complete list.
Door Closures, Hardware, Brass Bar Railings, Electric Hinges, Retina
Readers, Voice Activation, Voice Recognition, Cameras, Suit Cases &
Locks, Foreign Automotive, Motorcycle, Domestic Automobile, File,
Desk, Glove Box, Handcuffs, Bicycle Locks, High Security Cylinders,
Safes, Tear Gas Deployment, Systems, Investigations ........phew..
and many more areas to be explored.
These are just a few Security fields in a never ending assortment of
what is available or you to accomplish .
Each one of these fields may become an occupation unto itself.
There are thousands of Security fields to choose from. Each being a
Dictionary word or phrase.
Because of the vast range of fields available to the Locksmith
Security person to get involved with, I have broken the Master
Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set up into individual learning
fields.
In this way you may learn at your own pace, exactly what you want to
learn, when you would like to learn it.
Step by Step.
Everyone always wants to learn how to defeat / circumvent (Pick) a
Lock so they can say they are a Locksmith.
This is not Locksmithing, but rather just Picking a lock.
(Remember; look up the Underlined Words).
The fields of interest available vary so much, I have made each
field a personal learning experience. Each within itself.
There is no need to spend thousands and thousands of dollars worth
of tools and or equipment and supplies.
Now you only need to view that particular field of interest in the
Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set.
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If the field of Locksmith Security does not interest you, you may
inexpensively move on. Still retaining the field of excellent
information in your Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set and
keeping it close at hand for future reading and viewing.
Extensive research went into all materials.
I would suggest you tackle the basics before moving on to the more
advanced parts of the library.
However, if you are confident in yourself, please feel free to
tackle any phrase or word you desire.
I will be providing and updating Security information for a long
time to come and will release the information as it becomes
available.
The Encyclopedia section Office & Operations should be considered
mandatory reading material if you plan on starting your own business.
The Advertising section will also prove to be beneficial to you if
you are to promote your new business.
Both of these phrases are must have materials if you want to learn
about this aspect of the business.
The phrase Legal Locksmith Bond should be considered and is
encouraged if you are serious about doing business in the Locksmith
Security field. Positive Ethics. You will find the public feels more
confident hiring a bonded person.
It can also bring you a higher dollar.
Remember to look up the underlined words as you encounter them.
The other Locksmith courses available do not even touch the subjects
of Business Management, Phone Operations, Records, Advertising,
Computers and other areas which keep a business running smoothly.
They do not tell you the sharks are out to eat you and all the other
Negative Ethics involved.
Honesty is above all the most important trait in the Locksmith
Security Profession. You must be Honest.
Honesty (Positive Ethics) is the foundation of your business. If
you can not be honest, then you are not a Locksmith Security
oriented person. You are then dishonest.
If you are dishonest (Negative Ethics), then you can not be
trusted. If you can not be trusted, you are of no use in the
Locksmith Security industry. You should seek a new line of work.
Period.
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You should be able to walk in and out of a room full of scattered,
uncounted dollar bills and never touch one dollar, let alone steal
one. You be your own Judge. Positive Ethics.
Be proud of yourself and others will also see it reflected in you.
Look up the word Locksmith in the Locksmith Security

Dictionary.
You can learn anything in the Locksmith Security industry you want
to learn. You must apply yourself.
It is not difficult. There is so much to learn, as you do learn, you
will get entranced and you will want to learn more.
Locksmith Security is a fascinating field dating back to before
Christ ( BC). In fact, the Egyptians utilized a Lock which was later
used by Yale, re-discovering the Pin Tumbler system.
I have taken Investigative / Detective courses to help with my
Locksmithing, Alarm, Security work.
Thus to help you the reader with your phrase enhancements. Many
years of research and development were laid along with trial and
error in order for you to have this material available to you in this
format.
You need to be better than the other guy or gal.
You need to know how, and I will show you how.
How to make money $$$
I found the Locksmith Security oriented person needs to know more
than just Locksmithing.
The reason for this is, one day I was Re-Keying and Tightening up a
premise after a robbery, I found facts and evidence that suggested an
entry or entry method other than what the police had stated.
On several other occasions, we set Traps and apprehended the
subjects.
Alarm installs,robberies and other Locksmith Security encounters,
inspired me to take the Detective course I mentioned to you earlier.
Your Locksmithing interests may vary from being an auto
repossessions person to working on Mercedes Side Winders, Opening
Automobiles, Impressioning Keys or bidding on low voltage Electric
Strike installations.
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Low Voltage is very important to learn as a Global Security
Specialist.
You will find yourself dealing with Electric
other Low Voltage Locksmith Security needs,
prepared for all of the requests.
People will ask you as a Locksmith to work
their Alarm Panels.
Automobile or vehicle Kill Switches also use
applications.
Strikes, as well as
and you need to be
on Key Switches on
Low Voltage
I found every Locksmith Security field was important to learn.

Go to the junk yards or parts departments and purchase Foreign Auto
Locks to work on, if this field interests you.
I must make it perfectly clear, to become proficient you must
practice, practice, practice.
You will get out of the Locksmith Security industry ten fold, to
the effort you put in. All things take time, so it is your choice to
give Locksmithing Security a chance.
Feel free to use the Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set
Dictionary when ever you need it.
I have designed the Dictionary to be used in hand with the rest of
the Encyclopedia Set.
You will find yourself using the Dictionary for a long time to
come.
This is an employment opportunity and should be viewed as such. It
is an investment. Something which may be built upon to much greater
heights. Building blocks. As a Locksmith Security person.
All things in this world require diligent work and effort as well as
skill and even sometimes luck. You can make anything work for you as
long as you apply yourself and put your best foot forward. Have
confidence in yourself and remember, practice.
Global Security Specialists are needed around the world.
See the phrase Global Security Specialists.
If you would like to become a Global Security Specialist, I
encourage you to join. We need more honest individuals around the
globe sharing Security in a Positive Ethics manner.
The world is getting smaller and smaller every day and we need to
stand together with honesty and Positive Ethics contributions.
If you need information on G.S.S.
Please write us.
Global Security Specialists
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No matter what your race, religion, color, creed etcetera, male or
female, it does not matter, you and your Locksmith/Security skills
are needed.
A Positive Ethics practicing Security individual. There are so many

Locksmith Security fields that all you need to do is pick one and be
proficient in it.
The more Locksmith Security fields you know, the more you are worth.
Either working for someone else or working for yourself.
Employers in the Locksmith Security Industry who are looking for
quality help would like someone who is experienced. It is hard to
acquire experience without hands on training. This is where this
course will aid you. This course will help you gain the experience to
acquire work.
An employer is more apt to look at someone who has taken a home
study course over someone who has not.
Those who have taken a home study course are showing they want to
learn and improve themselves. They are showing they are Can Doers who
do.
We will help you acquire a job if you would like. Simply have the
employer call us and we will tell them about your indulgence in this
course. Take this course with you and show them what you have studied
and learned.
We have a lot of work to do, so lets get going.
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My Thanks
Although both my parents are deceased, I want to say Thank you to my
parents for their helping and encouraging me with my Locksmithing/
Security / Investigative work over the many, many years.
As well as teaching me hard work or earnest work is good for you and
what ever you do; Do It Well, Do The Best You Can, And Be Honest. You
Only Live Once.
Be a Man and a Gentlemen At All Times. Or Lady what ever the case.
I would like to say Thank You to George Clymer my Eighth Great Grand
Father for giving me all he has given me and for being my mentor.
The following quote I acquired from a private Investigator and I
would like to say Thank you to him for his instructions on being a
better Investigator.
Ed C. helped me in my search for knowledge and encouraged me
personally to write this program.
I hope he knows, it is he.
The ancient law-giver of Athens (Solon), (633-559 BC)

was asked to name the essential ingredient of the ideal
community. Every concerned citizen should remember these
words.
When those who have not been injured
Become as indignant as those who have.
I hope you ( my reader ) remember and refer to myself and my company

as fair and honest.
Thank you for your patronage.

Good Luck !
Good Health !
and
May you prosper !
John Clymer II
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The Study Area & Shop

To begin your Locksmith studying endeavor, you will need to find a
quiet place to study and work. This place must be free of all noise
and distractions.
Always keep your work area clean, organized, and orderly. The
cleaner you keep your study and work area, the better your work
performance will be.
A Place For Everything

&
Everything In Its Place
You will really appreciate the extra time you have taken when you
need a tool or reference material, and it is conveniently located due
to your careful pre-planning.
When studying, concentration is important, and distractions should
be kept to a minimum.
People will laugh when you tell them that you are practicing
Locksmithing. They did with me.
I believe that jealousy and envy played a large part. After all, you
are actively doing something with your life.
I believe that most of the general populous are lazy and lack
discipline.
A person who teaches themselves at home shows discipline, drive, and
initiative. You are more apt to find job placement if that is your
goal.
Practicing the Lessons

It is better to only practice one or two lessons a night and
concentrate on them. Versus, cramming the entire course into ones
brain in two nights. After reading a lesson and practicing with it,
re-read the entire lesson again. Make sure that you understand it
completely before moving on to the next lesson. After each lesson I
would suggest acquiring the materials to practice that lesson. Then
practice getting some first hand experience to apply what you have
learned. Really implant the lesson in your mind.
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The Basic Lock Shop Tool Lists

The tools in the following lists may be used in Domestic Lock,
Domestic Automotive , and Foreign Automotive. Most tools are
interchangeable as needed in the required locksmithing fields. In
other words, the tools found in the non automotive list, such as the
Rat Tail File (Pippin), may be used for automotive work as well.
There is a difference between a Rat Tail File and a Pippin File. The
Rat Tail File is round and tapers to a pointed tip. The Pippin File
is shaped like a Pippin seed. That is to say, it is not round. One
edge is round as it tapers to the other edge with a point, and then
it tapers down to the tip.
The lists
particular
have never
particular
may sound silly, as though you knew you needed a

tool or item. There are those who are reading this that
been in business before, or may not have thought a
tool important, thus I have listed those tools.
I made my own machinist chest from wood for my smaller tools, or you
can purchase a machinists chest that is already made.
They are great with all their little draws and places for tools and
things.
I labeled my drawers with a label gun that I find very handy.
A Lock shop may be a Store Front or Mobile operation, which ever you
feel comfortable with.
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Basic Non Automotive Tools
Awl Type Pick Tool

Ball Peen Hammer, Small
Bench Vise
Broken Key Extractor
Chisels, Small Metal Assorted Sizes / The Smaller The Better
Cordless Drill
Drill Bits Assorted Sizes / Several Of Each Size
Flat Files. A file should only be used in one direction and on
one type of material.
Hacksaw
Impressioning Glasses
Key Blanks
Key Decoder
Key Machine / Different Types
Key Rings, Give Away Key Rings.
Kwik Set Removal Tool
Measuring Tape
Metal Punches Of Assorted Sizes
Paper
Pencil
Picks And Dental Type Probes And Hooks
Pick Gun
Pick Set
Pin Tumbler Tweezers
Plug Follower Set / For Different Size Plugs
Plug Spinner
Professional Pin Kit For Domestic Locks For The Brands
You Will Be Working On
Round Rat Tail Files
Safety Glasses
Screw Drivers Of Assorted Sizes / Tiny Through Giant Size
Scribe , Awl Type Pick Tool
Shim Stock And Shim Stock Holder
Space And Depth Keys
Tool Box(s)
Vise Grips, Small / Impressioning Pliers
Warded Pick Set
Water Pump Pliers
Work Bench
Work Bench With Adjustable Light
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41

42

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Knob & Deadbolt Installation Tools
1 Chisel
1/2 Chisel
1/4 Chisel
2 1/8 Hole Saw
1 Hole Saw
15/16 Spade Bit
Color Wax Sticks
Drill, Sturdy For Hole Boring
Hammer
Measuring Tape
Pencil
Scribe , Awl Type Pick Tool
Torpedo Level
Tool Box
Automotive Tools
Door Trim Removal Tool

G.M. Key Decoder
Key Blanks
Magnet / Pencil Shaped
Professional Pin & Wafer Kits For Each Vehicle You Will Be
Working On.
Snap Ring Removal Tool
Space And Depth Keys
Steering Wheel Puller With Assorted Sized Collars
Steering Column Compression Tool
Tool Boxes / One For Each American Auto / One For Each Foreign
Auto
Torx Driver Set
Code Books Are Always Needed
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Office Supplies
Answering Machine Or Answering Service

Billing Forms
Book Cabinet
Bulletin Board
Calculator
Calendar
Calling Cards
Clock
Computer With Printer
Diary / Daily
Payment Reminder Stamps; Red Inked, Past Due etc...
Envelopes
File Cabinet
File Folders W/ Tabs
Magic Markers
Note Book / To Do Book
Letter Head
Office Desk
Paper
Paper Clips
Paper Shredder
Past Due Stamp; Red Inked
Pencils W/ Erasers
Pens
Rubber Bands
Scissors
Stapler
Tacks
Tape Recorder For Noting Ideas
Telephone that Works
Work Release Forms
These lists are only to get you started. You will indeed need, and
find yourself purchasing a lot more tools and supplies.
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Key Blanks, Keys and Grooves

We have all seen Keys and most of us carry a pocket full of them. We
know that there are Cuts on the Key that give it a Saw Tooth
appearance.
The Saw type Cuts obviously have something to do with the
operation of the Lock and Key as a unit. Lets take a look and
examine how the two work together to provide us with security.
Un-Cut this is
called a Key Blank
With Cuts this is

now called a Key
Bow
Shoulder
Body
Blade
Blade Edge
Grooves
Cuts along
Blade of Key
No Cuts along
Blade of Blank
Tip
The Shoulder of the Key is usually what stops the Key from sliding
too far into the Keyway.
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We slide the Key into the Lock up to the Shoulder. If you slide a
key into a lock, watch how the key is stopped from sliding all the
way into the Lock.
The Shoulder is usually where we measure our Cuts from.
The Grooves down the Key Blank are what make up its Keyway.
Keyways are all different.
Grooves on a
Key Blank
If you look at your Keys on end, straight on, as though you were
going to stick it in your eye, you will notice that your Keys
Keyways are all different. This makes up the shape of the Keyway.
CROSS SECTION
Compare Grooves on different Keys.

Examine them. They are all different.
This is the reason one Key Blank, will not fit into the Keyway of
another Manufacturers Lock.
Your house Lock Key will not enter into your friends or neighbors
house Lock. Your vehicle Key will not enter into your Pad Lock,
etc...
If it does slide into the Keyway of another Manufacturers Lock, it
is because the Locks have the same Keyway. The Locks Lands and
Grooves are matched to the Keys. The Keys Lands and Groves match
those in the Lock.
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A Pad Lock Key that will operate a house Lock is obviously the same
Keyway and are Keyed Alike.
Some Manufacturers Keys Keyways will enter another Manufacturers

Lock, but not vise-versa.
The Grooves of the Key May be identified by the shape in which the
Groove ends with, at the Bow of the Key Blank.
There are six basic Key Groove shapes.
Round
Square
V - Shape
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Square / Round
Square / V
Round / V

Combinations of these Groove shapes are what make up the Key Blanks
Keyway. That is what makes each Key unique along with the Pinning
Combination. The combinations of Grooves and Key lengths.
To find the correct Key Blank for a particular Lock is the trick.
Either skill and or past experience will guide you, or a reliable
source of information is needed.
This is where a Key Blank Catalogue is needed.
There are literally thousands of Key Blanks available. Many Key
Blank Manufacturers use abbreviations to identify the particular
Blank that will work with a particular Manufacturers Lock.
A Lock Manufacturer does not necessarily Manufacture Key Blanks and
vise versa.
A Key Blank Manufacturer does not necessarily Manufacture Locks.
Abbreviations of Lock Manufacturers stamped on the Key Bow may look
similar to;
AR1 = Arrow Lock.
KW1 = KwikSet Lock.
SC1 = Schlage
WK1 = WestLock
There are many Key abbreviations.
CO1 = Corbin / Y1 = Yale / SL1 = Slaymaker.
Many times the basic initials are used with the series number of the
Key.
SC1 = Schlages first Key. SC2 = Schlages second Key. SC9 =
Schlages ninth Key. Etcetera.
Again this is where a Key Blank Catalogue is needed. In order to see
what Key Blank will work what Lock, and that the Keys may be cross
referenced.
A KwikSet Key or Blank will slide into some Dexter and Arrow Locks.
An Arrow Key or Key Blank will not slide into a KwikSet Lock.
This is because the KwikSet Blank has fewer Lands or Grooves along
the Blade.
The Keyways are similar and thus it will pass an Arrow Lock. But
because the Lands are different on the AR1 Blank (it has a bigger
Land) it will not slide into the KwikSet Lock.
Experience will dictate what Blanks will work and what will not
work.
It is really not as complicated as it sounds.
As with anything else, practice, practice, practice.
Acquire different Key catalogues, review them, and become familiar
with them.
Purchase and scavenge any Locks and or loose Keys if you can.
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Look at Keys, study Keys, Read Keys, Cut Keys, dissect Keys etc...
And have fun.
Also, as you walk into a building, look at the Hardware, Knobs,
rails, hinges etcetera. You should start to identify and recognize
the different brands of hardware offered and the Locks and Keyways.
Sometimes you can create your own Key Blanks. This is done by filing
Grooves and changing the Keyway of a Manufacturers Blank.
I have filed Grooves in Key Blanks that did not previously exist
before.
Case History:
A Client came to me with an imported sports car. A dozen
dealerships, Locksmiths, and mechanics could not create Keys for
the imported cars four Locking hub caps. The client needed the hub
caps Keyed Alike, KA all around.
He had been trying for over a year to get a key for the locking hub
caps and stated that he was due for a flat tire.
I tried to fit dozens of Blanks to the Keyway.
I tried to insert several more Blanks into the Keyway, but this was
to no avail. I found a Blank that seemed like it would fit. However,
the Lock had a Land that the Keyway did not have a Groove for.
Using a Rat File I then created another Groove in the Key Blank so
that its original Locks Lands and my Groove were very close to the
Locking hub caps. It appeared that the Blank might slide into the
Keyway with some slight modifications.
After I fine tuned the Blade by filing down the sides of the Blade
in order to make it slightly thinner, it slid into the Keyway. I then
Impressioned the Key, fine tuned this, and worked all four hubcaps.
The client then asked for two more duplicate Keys.
The second and third Key were fairly quick.
You bet I charged him. Big $$$. And on a Saturday and in the dark
night. By candle light (flashlight).
Every Locksmith is either part machinist or knows one.
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Tip:
If the Key slides down the Keyway, but does not turn, one would
presume the Key is not Cut (Combinated) correctly to this particular
Lock. The Key is not Bitted correctly.
If the Client insists this is the correct Key, I might then spray
the Lock with WD40, clamp a small vise grip to my Key as in the
Impressioning technique. Then gently wiggle the Key up and down and
back and forth in the Lock and try to free up any sticking parts.
Only practice will dictate how much turning pressure to apply. The
Lock may have a piece of grit in it that a little extra turning force
along with some lubrication might dislodge.
Do not break off the Blade of the Key in the Keyway.
You should now have a clear understanding of why a Key is shaped

with Lands and Grooves and what makes up a Keys Keyway.
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Spaces
The Cuts that are along the Blade of the Key are spaced a certain
distance from each other and from the Shoulder of the Key.
According to Manufacturers specifications for the particular Lock
that you are working with.
Each Cut along the Key Blade falls into a Chamber Space of the Lock.
When a Key is cut it is said to have been Bitted. The Bittings of
the Key are...
One might be asked, what is the Bitting Array? In other words, what
is the arraignment of working cuts on a correctly cut Key?
The Key in our diagram below has five cuts. Each Cut (Space) on the
Key represents a Pin Chamber in the Lock. Thus each Pin Chamber in
the Lock = 1 Space on the Key.
CUT AWAY
SIDE VIEW
Tail Piece
Shoulder
Bow
CHAMBERS
Top Pin
1 2 3 4 5
SPACE
1 2 34 5
Bottom Pin
Blade
Tip of Key
This particular Key is Read Bow To Tip. This is a five Cut Key
(five Spaces) entering a Five Pin Lock (five Pin Chambers).
The number 1 Space is next to the Shoulder Cut. The number 5 Space
is the Tip Cut.
Notice the line leading from the #1 Cut on the Key to the #1 Chamber
of the Lock.
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If the Key were inserted into the Lock, the Number 1 Space on the
Key would be directly under the number 1 Chamber of the Lock. The
Number 2 Space on the Key would be directly under the number 2
Chamber of the Lock, etc.
Plug removed from Lock Shell.
Aerial View looking Down on Lock Plug.
Pin Chambers
Correspond to
Spaces
on Key
4 3
Face of Lock Plug
Shoulder of Key
The Key is turned

sideways in this
picture
for better viewing
Each Pin Chamber in the Lock equals one Space on the Key.
Each Space that is Cut on the Key must line up with its
corresponding Pin Chamber in the Lock.
If the Key were to be read Bow to Tip, the first Space (#1 Space) on
the Key (next to the Shoulder) would have the same corresponding Pin
Chamber in the Lock.
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The corresponding Pin Chamber in this case would be the first
Chamber from where the Shoulder of the Key rests. This resting place
for the Shoulder of the Key is the face of the Lock Plug.
The number one Space on the Key would then correspond to the first
Pin Chamber in from the Face of the Lock.
The tip of the Key would be at the rear of the Lock Plug.
The Keys number 5 Space would be the last Chamber in the Plug. If
it were a Five Pin Lock.
If the Lock were a six Pin Lock the Key would be longer, and the tip
of the six Cut Key would contain the sixth Cut for the sixth Chamber
Space.
Some Locks are Five Pin (referring to how many Pin Chambers there
are), some Locks are Six Pin and some have more Pins. Some Locks have
fewer Pins.
The Spaces are usually all evenly spaced down the Blade of the Key
except for some Foreign Automobile.
Some Foreign Automobile Locks have the Spaces different distances
apart as well as being Read from Tip to Bow.
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The Lock and Plug

The first Lock that we will approach is a Mortise Cylinder. This is
the type of Lock one would find on an Aluminum Store Front Door. That
is a typical Store Front, say at a Shopping Mall.
Most Locks operate on the same principals. Only the actual Lock
Casing (Shell) is different.
Threaded Mortise Cylinder and Spacer Ring
Mortise Cylinder,
constructed of
solid brass stock.
Mortise Cylinder, constructed of

solid brass stock.
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This is a Basic Five Pin Lock

This is a Mortise Cylinder, constructed of solid brass stock.
View from front of Lock STRAIGHT ON.
The parts of the Lock are.
Plug
Face of Lock Removed

Cap
Spring
Shell
Pin Shear Line
Chamber
Top Pin
Bottom Pin
Plug
Plug / Shell
Shear Line
Keyway
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No Key has been inserted into the Lock above. Notice that the Top
Pin is driven down into the Plug blocking the Shear Line and thus
keeping the Plug from turning. It is basically one smaller cylinder
turning inside a larger cylinder when the correct key is inserted and
turned.
Without the correct Key, the Pin prohibits the smaller cylinder from
turning.
AERIAL VIEW
The Plug removed from Lock, turned sideways,
and viewed from the top
Five Pin Lock Plug
A "Cap" would cover

each Pin Chamber
( lines represent
true parallel )
Rear of Lock
Front of Lock
Chambers are dramatized not in line

however: they are in line.
The Pin Chambers theoretically are in line and are straight.

To the naked eye, the chambers are drilled straight in a line.
To stay within the realm of Basic Locksmithing, we will be
working with a Five Pin Lock. It is not Master Pinned or IC /
Interchangeable Core. These are advanced techniques of Locksmithing.
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You will notice that the drilled Chambers are not actually in line.
They are off of alignment a slight bit.
Each time the lock Manufacturers drill, drills a new Pin Chamber,
the drill is off of alignment a small amount.
This slight variance in hole alignment is greatly advantageous when
attempting to Pick a Lock.
Because of the imperfections of drilling the Pin Chambers during
Manufacturing, this imperfection is what allows us to Pick the Lock.
Binding the Pins against their Chamber walls by the use of a
Tension Wrench.
Technically the lock consists of, one smaller cylinder turning

inside another larger cylinder. Picture 1.
If we were to drill a hole through the larger outside cylinder and
penetrate the inner cylinder and then insert a pin this would
prohibit the inside cylinder from turning inside the larger cylinder.
Picture 2.
Picture 1
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Picture 2

This is a Mortise Cylinder, constructed of solid brass stock.
View from front of Lock STRAIGHT ON.
The parts of the Lock are.
Face of Lock REMOVED
Plug
Below is a view of a Pin Stack. It is the same as in our Lock

pictured above, except it has exploded view for clarity and a Master
Pin has been added.
A Cap retains all
A Spring / long or short
A Top Pin to
Manufacturers
Specifications
Shear Line
Shear Line
A Master Pin to
Manufacturers
Specifications and
Pinning Chart
A Bottom Pin to
Manufacturers
Specifications
* Note - the addition of the Master Pin creates another Shear Line
and thus greater promotes the possibility of Picking the Lock.
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Pin Stacks and Caps

The Pins, when together in a Pin Chamber form a Stack. They may be
referred to as a Pin Stack.
The Pin Stack and Spring are enclosed in a tube type cylinder
referred to as a Chamber or Pin Chamber.
The Pin Stack and Spring are held in the Chamber of the Shell by a
Cap. A Cap or Strip Cap would cover each Pin Chamber.
Most Locks use only one large Strip Cap that covers all of the
Chambers at one time.
Some Locks use a simple clip over the top of the Shell type Strip
Cap. It will clip off and on in seconds. If the Clip on Cap appears
to be a bit loose, simply squeeze the sides together so that the Clip
on Cap holds the Shell more securely.
Other Locks such as Arrow (brand) use a long flat piece of strip
metal that has been slid down a track and Peened or Staked on.
This type of Strip Cap is removed by carefully removing the Peening
with a very small chisel and Ball Peen type hammer and then carefully
driving the Strip Cap down the track and off the back of the Shell
with a Ball Peen Hammer and Flat Bottom Punch.
Do not bend the Strip Cap of flat steel.
When Replacing the Flat Steel Strip Cap, the Springs of each Chamber
that protrude above the Shell must be watched and guided so they do
not bind or damage the Springs as the Strip cap is slid back on.
The cap then must be Re-Staked or Peened back on. Technique,
patience and practice are the rules here.
Do not bend the Strip Cap of flat steel. If the Flat Steel is bent,
I would suggest removing the piece of flat strip steel and gently
hammering it flat with the Ball peen hammer on your vice. Do not
flatten it too much or you will make it wider and it will not fit in
the Shell track.
Some Locks use individual Caps for each Cylinder / Pin Chamber that
are driven slightly into the top of each Pin Chamber. Special tools
are required for installation and disassembly of this type of Cap.
An example of Locks that would use this type of Cap would be Best
Interchangeable Core, Falcon Interchangeable Core, / Arrow etc...
IC Interchangeable Core. These techniques for Advanced
Locksmithing.
The Locks that may use the phrase Interchangeable Core, could be
made into an occupation unto itself.
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Some Locksmiths only perform Master Keying and or Interchangeable
Core work. Examples are institutions of learning / libraries /
jewelry stores / hospitals... Are all possible users of
Interchangeable Core and or Master Key Systems.
Great lengths of study may go into this field alone.
Some Locksmiths only perform Master Keying as their sole income.
Re-Keying hotels, motels, industrial, and residential applications.
I found that I had to know and be able to perform all phases of
Locksmithing / Security.
I urge you to read and or view all of the phrases in the
Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set Dictionary.
This is a real Mortise Cylinder.
The Lock Face has been cut away in our picture below.
Note the Top Pin being driven down by the Spring thus Blocking the
Shear Line.
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Pin Increments
There are different types of Pins.
The different Pins include; Bottom Pins, Top Pins, Master Pins,
Mushroom Pins, Serrated Pins, and Spool Pins.
The Pins come in either; .003 increment or .005 increment.
This is the measurement from one Pin Depth to the next Pin Depth in
a Pinning Kit.
Example:
The increment increase between a .210 Bottom Pin and the next
Bottom Pin (increasing in scale) in the .003 Pinning Kit would be an
increment increase of .003. Thus, The next Depth would be .213
Bottom Pin. The next .216 Bottom Pin, .219 Bottom Pin, .222 Bottom
Pin, .225 Bottom Pin, etc...
The increase between Depths is .003. The Pins Diameter is .115.
The .005 increment Pinning kit has increased measurements of .005
between Depths. I prefer .003 increment. The increments are less
between the Depths, which allows greater flexibility when Pinning up
a Cylinder. It allows for mistakes in the Manufacture of the Lock.
You are never off by more than .001 (one thousandths of an inch) of
an inch!
Special knurled tip Tweezers for picking up and holding Pins.
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This is a Large Pin Kit
.003 or .005 Increments are available
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.003 Increment Pin Storage. Pin Packages are arranged in order by
number and stored in a card board box.
The newer type vials may be seen to the right. I perfer to use my
numerical envelope proceedure.
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Maximum Adjacent Cuts. MACS.

Each Manufacturer has their own Spaces and Depths. One of the
Manufacturers specifications are Maximum Adjacent Cuts. MACS.
This is the allowable Depth of Cut that may be adjacent to another
Depth of Cut on a Key.
Example:
Let us say the MACS for this Key were 4.
This would mean that a 2 Depth Cut could be next to a;
0 depth cut, 1 depth cut, 2 depth cut, 3 depth cut, 4 depth cut, 5
depth Cut and a 6 depth cut.
Each of these Cuts are only four Depths difference from the two (2)
depth cut. These are acceptable.
However a;
7 depth cut, 8 depth Cut and a 9 depth Cut next to a 2 depth Cut are
more than 4 Depths difference and are unacceptable next to a #2 Depth
Cut.
It may be very hard to slide the Key in and pull it out of the
Keyway.
It is possible that such a drastic difference between Cuts could
retain the Key and keep you from pulling it out of the Keyway or
inserting it.
The Pins would retain the Key. The Bottom Pins would not ride
smoothly up and down on the Cuts of the Key.
These rules would be adhered to for each Depth of Cut.
This is what makes each Lock unique by having its own Combination
along with its own Keyway as well as Spaces and Depths of Cut.
Bottom Pins, the Cut Key, and the Depth of Cut

Bottom Pins are at the bottom of the Pin Stack. Bottom Pins are the
Pins that contact the Key in the Keyway. The Bottom Pins ride up and
down and in and out of each of the Keys Cuts as the Cut Key slides in
and out of the Keyway.
The Bottom Pin and the Depth of Cut are the same in Basic
Locksmithing.
A Cut in the Key represents a certain Depth. The Depths and Spaces
on your average Domestic Key are five Spaces and nine Depths.
Depths 0 thru 9. (0) is the Shallowest Cut to 9 being the deepest
cut.
Depths (Depths of Cut on the Key) that are Cut in the Blank along
the Blade Edge of the Key represent directly the length of the
corresponding Bottom Pin that will rest in the Cut off the Key.
#6 Depth of Cut = #6 Bottom Pin.
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Of course this is complying with the Manufacturers recommended
Pinning Chart.
All keys have Spaces and Depths of cut.
An Arrow (brand) Lock would use the Arrow Manufacturers recommended
Pinning Chart.
A Kwikset Lock would use the Kwikset Manufacturers recommended
Pinning Chart.
#6 Depth of Cut on our Key = a #6 Bottom Pin to that Manufacturers
specifications.
#2 Depth of Cut on our Key = a #2 Bottom Pin to that Manufacturers
specifications.
Do not confuse Depth of Cut with Spaces.
The Bottom Pins rounded nose sits in the Cut of the Key.
The Bottom Pins flat smooth end being flush with the Plug Surface
creating the Shear Line.
A Key that is cut to Code will have its Cuts dictated by the Code.
The code represents a certain number that is specific.
Where as a Lock that is to be Re-Keyed may have the corresponding
Key Cut to a random Bitting.
Any numbers may be chosen for the Depths Of Cut in each Space as
long as it complies to the Manufacturers Maximum Adjacent Cuts. MACS.
When Keying Locks Alike KA, one would specifically Cut each Key to
the same Bitting.
The Depths for this cut Key may be

Read as 24845
Depths
of cut
5 484 2
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0 = No Cut

Depth of Cut
The Bottom Pins are different sizes (lengths). Some are shorter and
some are longer.
Some shallow Depth Cuts appear on the Cut Key and some deeper Depth
Cuts, depending on the size of the Bottom Pin to be used.
To make things easier on yourself always hold the Bow in your left
hand with the Tip of the Key pointing to the Right. In this way the
Cuts are Read Left to right, Bow to Tip.
For discussion, the Key is held backward in our picture below, and
must be read right to left.
The Cuts are still read the same way from Bow to Tip.
Notice how all of the Bottom Pins come to the same Shear Line at the
top of the Plug when the correct Cut Combinated Key (Bitted Key) is
inserted and the correct Bottom Pins are used.
Shear Line
Blade Edge of Key
Bottom Pins
Depths of Cut
3 4 5
1 4
Bow to Tip
41543
The correct Bottom Pins have been chosen to correspond with the
Depth of Cuts on the Key.
Bringing them all flush to the top of the Plug.
Usually, the Cuts on the Key are Read From Bow To Tip of the Key /
except for IC Core (Interchangeable Core) and some Foreign Auto and
Motorcycle Keys.
To Read A Key, means to, look at the Key and try to judge what the
Depth of Cuts are in each of the Spaces.
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Not all Manufacturers Depth of Cut are 0-9, some Manufacturers only
have five Depths of Cut or seven Depths of Cut, etc.
We are going to use the Depth of Cut from 0-9 for our discussion and
Spaces 1-5 from Bow to Tip.
A (0) Cut would be read as a NO Cut. This would be the Blade Edge of
the Key without any Cut or a slight nick, and a (9) Cut would be the
deepest Cut. A zero (0) cut utilizes a 0 pin.
The Depth of Cut may be measured from the bottom of any individual
cut (The Root of the Key) to the Bottom of the Key using a
Micrometer.
The Depths of Cut would appear as in this diagram. You can see how a
9 Depth of Cut would need a longer Bottom Pin to reach the Shear Line
than, let us say a 2 Depth of Cut.
Shear Line
Blade Edge of Key
1
2
3
4
5
Depths of Cut
6
7
8
9
A Key being Cut to the Code of 6 8 4 5 1 (Bow to Tip) would have

Pin Stacks consisting of the following Pins. Bow to Tip.
And the corresponding Key Cuts Bow To Tip.
Bow to Tip
Medium Top / Short Top / Long Top / Medium Top / Long Top
Top Pins
Bottom Pins
Depth of Cuts
of the Key
Read Bow to Tip of Key This would be the correct Combination of Cuts
and Pins.
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The Space between the Top Pins and Bottom Pins is called the Shear
Line.
The Space between the Plug and Shell is called the Shear Line.
This is where the two pieces have a Shear effect.
It is when the two Shear Lines meet, the turning of the Plug is
possible.
The correct Combination is getting all of the Pin Chambers Pin
Stacks to the correct Shear Line at the same time. If one Cut is
wrong on the Key, either too deep or too shallow, then that Pin Stack
will not come to the Shear Line and the Plug will not turn.
Normally, with out a Key in the Keyway, all of the Top Pins are
driven down past their Shear Lines , Locking the Plug.
Only the correct Depth of Cut for that Pin Stack will bring them to
their correct Shear Line.
The average Lock that one encounters, usually has 9 Depths of Cut
and 5 Spaces.
A Lock with 5 Spaces and 9 Depths of Cut could have as may as 55,000
possible different Combinations.
So you can see it is almost impossible for two people to have the
same operating Key, unless they bought the Locks or had them Re-Keyed
at the same time.
If all five cuts on the Key were worn and or all five Pin Chambers
in the Lock were worn, it is possible that the Key could operate as
many as a dozen Locks or more. Also remember that just as many Keys
could operate a worn Lock.
The Key Depths are worn on the Key to 1/2 Depths.
For instance a 2 depth is worn to a 2 1/2 Depth this Cut would
possibly then operate a 2 cut, or a 3 cut.
That is how we use Try Out Keys. They are Cut between Depths using
certain Combinations of Cuts.
The Tryout Key or Jiggle Key is then inserted into the Keyway and
wiggled up and down as it is turned.
If it turns it may be close, but not necessarily correct. Now you
must decide what the true cuts are.
Fact: Houdini the magician was a LOCKSMITH
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Pinning Kits
Top Pins and Bottom Pins are sized to different lengths.
For instance Bottom Pins; .216, .219, .222, .225 (all .003
increments) etc... these are equal to a particular Depth of Cut and
should be used within the Manufacturers recommended specifications.
Most Pinning Kits have a Pinning Chart affixed inside the lid with
some Lock Manufacturers specifications to use. KwikSet, Arrow,
Schlage, and Yale are a few of the many Lock Manufacturers in todays
Locksmith Security Industry. The Pinning Chart clearly lists the
correct size Pin to use with each Depth of Cut on the Key.
Example:
If one had Cut a Key to the Depths of 5 5 3 2 6 B-T (Bow to Tip and
adhering to the MACS) and this Key was a Schlage Key, they would
refer to the Pinning Chart inside the Pinning Kit for the Schlage
Manufacturers Pinning Specifications.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Cut
/ .335
/ .320
/ .305
/ .290
/ .275
/ .260
/ .245
/ .230
/ .215
/ .200
Schlage .003
MACs 4
Bottom Pin
.165
.180
.195
.210
.225
.240
.255
.270
.285
.300
MASTER Pin
TOP Pin
.030
.045
.060
.075
.090
.105
.120
.135
.237
.200
.165
If they were Reading the Key 5 5 3 2 5 from Bow to Tip,

the first number 5 would represent the First Cut on the Key.
According to our chart above, the Depth of Cut is .260, the Bottom
Pin we would use to match this Depth of Cut would be a .240,(No
Master Pin), and our Top Pin would be a .200.
Our second number 5 would represent the second Cut on the Key.
Pin we would use to match this Depth of Cut would be a .240,(No
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Our third number 3 would represent the third Cut on the Key.
Pin we would use to match this Depth of Cut would be a .210, (No
Our fourth number 2 would represent the fourth Cut on the Key.
According to our chart below, the Depth of Cut is .305, the Bottom
Our Key Reads 5 5 3 2 6 B-T
Schlage .003 MACs 4
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Cut
/ .335
/ .320
/ .305
/ .290
/ .275
/ .260
/ .245
/ .230
/ .215
/ .200
Bottom Pin
.165
.180
.195
.210
.225
.240
.255
.270
.285
.300
MASTER Pin
TOP Pin
.030
.045
.060
.075
.090
.105
.120
.135
.237
.200
.165
Our fifth number 6 would represent the fifth Cut on the Key.
We would first insert our Cut Key into the Plug.
We would then drop the Bottom Pins .240, .240, .210, .195, .255
into each of the perspective Pin Chambers in our Plug.
With our Key still inserted, the Pins should come flush to the top
of the Plug.
There are large Pinning Kits available that have many Manufacturers
Pin sizes in them along with Manufacturers recommended Pinning
Charts and specifications.
Single Manufacturers Pinning Kits are also available. This type of
Pinning Kit is designed to work on one type of Lock.
There are also Mini Multi Manufacturers Pinning Kits available.
Again it is preference as to the pinning kit you use. I suggest a
large .003 pinning kit to start.
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The small Mini Multi Manufacturers Pinning Kit is good for a quick
trip to an out of the way work site.
It has no Top Pins. Flip the bottoms upside down to make Top Pins.
He Round Point up toward the Spring).
There are no Follower, Tweezers or other tools. And only a few Pins
per pocket. The large pinning kits usually come with a couple of
tools and many Pins in each pocket.
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Top Pins
Top Pins may be referred to as Drivers or Rollers. A Top Pin is at
the top of the Pin Stack.
A Top Pin that is too long resting on top of a Pin Stack that is
also long, may not allow a Key to be inserted into the Keyway.
Example:
Using our Schlage Pinning Chart above, if we had a 9 Cut that used a
Bottom Pin of .300 and a Top Pin of .165 this would total the
correct Pin Stack height. Now, if we did not Re-Pin the Top Pin and
the previous Pin Stack height utilized a .237 Top Pin, and lets
throw in a .135 Master Pin which still remained in the upper Pin
Chamber with the over sized .237 Top Pin, we would be Over Stacked.
To compound to this Over Stacking, we try to insert a Key with
shallow Cuts. There just is not enough room for all of the materials.
As the shallow Cut Key is inserted into the Keyway, the Key contacts
and lifts the Bottom Pin.
The Bottom Pin is being moved upward by the Key and the Keys
shallow Cuts, as it does so, it is pushing up the Top Pin.
As the Top Pin is being pushed up by the Bottom Pin and the Key,
resistance is felt due to the Spring in the top of the Pin Chamber
pushing down.
Remember there is a Cap holding it all inside the Cylinder or Pin
Chamber. If the Pin Stack has been Pinned incorrectly, a Key other
than the correct operating Key, may have trouble when inserted into
the Keyway.
The Top Pin being too long will have no room in the Chamber to be
pushed up into and will prohibit the Key from being inserted into the
Keyway. Pin Stack Height is very important.
If the Pin Chamber has a long Bottom Pin, it should contain a short
Top Pin. If it has a short Bottom Pin, it should have a long Top Pin.
There are Long Springs and Short Springs offered in the Pinning
Kits. The Length of the Spring should also be a consideration and
some Pinning Kits will suggest which Springs to use.
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Specialty Pins
Mushroom Pins
Mushroom Pins are shaped as the name indicates, like a mushroom. The
Mushroom Pins are used in replacement of the Top Pins. When some one
attempts to Pick the Lock, the Mushroom Pins sway from side to side
causing difficulty in the Picking process. The sway or rocking gives
one the false sense of binding during the Picking and Impressioning
process.
Spool Pins
Spool Pins are shaped like thread spools.
They are shaped like the letter I. These also tend to hinder the
Picking and Impressioning processes.
The Spool Pin sways from side to side and tends to bind against the
Chamber wall giving false binding during Picking and Impressioning
processes.
They are also used in place of Top Pins.
Standard Pin .003
Serrated Pin
Spool Pin
Both Mushroom Pins and Spool Pins are available only in

Manufacturers specifications.
You may replace the Top Pins with Pick Resistant Pins. This is
usually done when a person feels additional Security measures are
needed.
These Pick Resistant Pins tend to keep a Lock Pick Resistant.
Notice , I said Pick Resistant. Not proof.
As soon as you say proof, Locksmiths around the globe will
challenge you. You Will Loose.
To say you can't get in, or it can not be opened should be a
challenge to any Locksmith.
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Master Keying and Master Pins

I did not want to approach Master Keying at this particular time. It
is Advanced Locksmithing.
However, we must touch this area of study briefly in order to move
on.
There are Master Keying Computer Programs available that calculate
the Security System, the Keys to be Cut and the Pinning Needs.
Pin Stacks may have more than just a top and Bottom Pin. As in
Master Keying, another Pin is added to the Pin Stack.
Master Pins are much smaller than Top Pins, but are similar in
shape. This Pin is flat on both ends. It is not rounded or pointed on
one end as the Bottom Pin is.
A Master Pin is added to the Pin Stack when one is Master Keying.
Master Keying is basically having different Cut Keys each operating
their own individual Lock in that group. This single Pass Key or
Change Key could only Unlock its own individual Lock.
Each single Pass Key could not operate any other Lock.
Yet one Key, the Master Key, will open ALL of the Locks in that
group.
When Master Keying is performed correctly, you might have a Master
Key that would Un-Lock every Lock in a group of twenty Locks. You
might have four of these twenty Lock groups each with a Master Key
only capable of opening the Locks in its own group of twenty Locks.
Yet a Great Grand Master, capable of opening all of the Locks, in all
of the four, twenty Lock, Master Keyed groups. Adding more groups and
more Masters and Grand Masters and thus adding Great, Great Grand
Masters and so on.
Such may be the case in a chain of stores.
Thus the phrase Master Keying or Master Keyed.
When a Master Pin is added to the Pin Stack, the added length to the
original Top Pin and Bottom Pin must be accounted for and eliminated
to the total Pin Stack. You are gradually filling up the Pin Chamber.
This being the case, a Key with shallow Cuts may not be able to enter
the Lock. There would be no room to push the Pin Stack up into.
The Pin Stack Height is eliminated through the use of a smaller
Bottom Pin and smaller Top Pin.
That is when calculations and or a Master Key Computer program comes
in.
Lets continue.
The Master Pin or Master Pins are sandwiched between the Bottom
Pin and the Top Pin. This creates an extra Shear Line or Shear Lines
and thus it is technically easier to Pick the Lock.
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This extra Shear Line now increases the number of Keys that may
operate this Lock.
There may be as little as one Master Pin in the Lock, to as many as

several Master Pins in several Chambers of the Lock. I have seen
Locks that possessed several Master Pins in each Pin Chamber.
Each time a Master Pin is added, it multiplies the number of Keys
capable of unlocking the Lock, thus lowering the Security somewhat.
This WILL drastically reduce the Security of the Lock and make it
easier to compromise.
Not only will it possibly Pick easier, but a Key that does not
belong to that group may actually Work the Lock by Jiggling the
Key. As if using Jiggle Keys.
Master Pinning books are available and are suggested reading. Master
Keying may be an entire field in itself.
Lets continue with Basic Lock now.
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Face of Lock Removed

No Key In Keyway
Spring
the Shear Line is
blocked by the
Top Pin
Top Pin
Bottom Pin
Plug
The Lock pictured above has no Key in the Keyway. The Top Pins are
driven down by the Spring past the Plug Shear line, thus preventing
the Plug from turning in the Shell.
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A Key that does not have the correct Combination of Cuts has been
inserted into the Lock below.
With the wrong Key inserted, a Shallow Cut appearing on the Key
Blank, would lift the Top Pin and Bottom Pin Shear Line past the Plug
and Shell Shear Line, thus causing the Plug not to turn in the Shell.
Notice the Bottom Pin has been lifted up blocking the Shear Line.
Face of Lock removed
Top Pin
the Shear Line

is blocked by
the Bottom Pin
Shear Line
A Key inserted into the Key way as shown lifts the Bottom Pin or
Pins past the Shear Line.
The Plug will not turn in the Shell.
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A # 6 Bottom Pin in the Chamber needs a number six Cut on a Key to
bring it to the correct Shear Line.
Shear Line
Shear Line
The Key pictured here has all of its Spaces Cut to the correct
Depths.
Notice that all of the Shear Lines meet, allowing the Plug to turn
in the Shell.
The Bottom Pins are different sizes (heights), some short and some
tall.
Notice how all of the Bottom Pins come to the same Shear Line at the
top of the Plug when the correct Bitted Key is inserted to the
Shoulder of the Key.
The correct Key creates a Shear Line
Shear Line
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The correct Bitted Key will now turn the Plug Rotating the Tail
Piece.
The Tail Piece is mounted on the exterior rear of the Plug.
The Tail Piece is what activates the rest of the locking mechanisms
in the Lock.
Example: Latch, Electric Shunt etc...
This is where the electric Shunt Switch would be on a locking
electric switch. This is what turns the Latch on a Deadbolt or Knob.
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Re-Keying a Lock
A Schlage, or KwikSet construction grade Entrance Knob, or Rim
Cylinder may be used for practice.
A Five Pin Lock will be used in the figure below.
Figure #1
The Key must be inserted into the Schlage Knob Cylinder and turned
to the two oclock or the ten oclock position. A Poke Hole may be
seen on the neck of the Knob. A Wafer may be seen. With the Key
still turned to the two oclock or ten oclock position, use a sharp
Awl and push the Wafer in. As you are doing so, pull the Knob off of
the assembly. The Key is now removed. The Rosette is removed and the
Plug may be removed from the Knob.
*Do Not Insert the Key into the Lock.*
Remove the Keeper Ring or any small screws that might be holding on
a Tail Piece. Remove any clips or screws that prohibit the Plug from
being removed from the Shell. C Clips may be removed in a paring
fashion with a mini screwdriver; as one would pare an apple with a
paring knife.
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This picture (Figure 2) is a Cylinder for a Knob Set.
The replacement Cylinder on some of the better brands of Locks come
in many different Key Ways.
Sometimes the replacement Cylinder will come with extra Tail Pieces.
The extra Tail Pieces pictured here snap in and out from under a
Retaining Ring at the rear of the Plug.
C Clip
Figure 2
This picture (Figure 3) is a Deadbolt replacement Cylinder. A

castled Cap holds the Tail Piece in place.
Note the different Tail Pieces between the Cylinders and how they
are held on.
Figure 3
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This picture (Figure 4) is of a Mortise Cylinder and it also has a
different Tail Piece.
This Tail Piece is held on by two screws.
Tail Piece
Figure 4
There are many different arrangements. Experience is the teacher.

Hold the Shell in your left hand and the Key in your right hand.
Using the correct Key, turn the Plug of the Lock to the ten oclock
or the two oclock position.
Now that the correct Bitted Key is inserted into the Plug, and
using a Plug Follower that is of the same size diameter as the Plug,
you will maintain a constant pressure against the Tail end of the
Plug with the Plug Follower as the Plug is pushed all the way through
the Shell and out the front of the Lock.
The Plug Follower remains in the Lock Shell.
Doing this correctly should leave the Springs and Top Pins in the
Shell that are held up by the Plug Follower.
You should have the Plug and Bottom Pins, Up right in your right
hand.
All of the Bottom Pins have come flush to the top of the Plug with
the correct Key inserted.
The Plug is now a complete Cylinder with no holes (Chambers)
exposed. Every Chamber filled by a Pin.
Feel how smooth they feel and run your finger over the top of them.
There should be no bumps.
The Pins should be smooth/flush with the Plug they are in.
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You will run into hard turning Plugs, some that have been Pinned
incorrectly.
Some have had the Pin Chambers Reamed / MAGRIS. Pronounced, MA
GREE.
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Re-Pinning the Plug

You should have the Plug and Bottom Pins, Up right in your right
hand.
Simply Dump the Pins out of the Plug.
The first thing in preparing to Re-Key a Lock is to Cut the Key or
have a Key that is already cut to the Manufacturers specifications.
Either copy a Manufacturers original Key or Cut a Key by Code. You
must have an original new Key.
Write down the Depths of Cut from Bow to Tip.
Insert your new Cut Key into the plug. The correct new Bottom Pins
are dropped into each corresponding Pin Chamber of the Plug. With the
new Key inserted, as you drop in the new Bottom Pins, you will be
able to visually see if the Bottom Pins and Key Cuts are correct. The
Pins should be Flush and Smooth to the top of the Plug. If there are
any Pins that are too short that cause a dimple or too long that
cause a bump, they must be substituted with another Pin of shorter or
Longer length. It is all right to keep trying Pins until the Pins are
smooth to the top of the Plug. Some Manufacturers Specifications to
some of the Cheaper Locks are way off.
(2) Loading The Top Pins

If we were to push the Plug Follower completely through the Lock and
allow the Top Pins and Springs to pop out, we could Re-Pin or ReBuild the Lock.
Plug Follower
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With the Plug still removed from the Shell, the Lock Shell is
turned up side down and ready for you to load a Spring.
Slide the Plug Follower into the Shell leaving the middle Chamber
exposed. Hold a Pin in your Tweezers and insert the Pin and push it
down into the Chamber.
While you do this, with constant pressure, push the Plug Follower
in so that the Top Pin that you loaded is held in its Chamber by the
Plug Follower. It is a little tricky to maneuver and coordinate, but
you will master loading the Chambers with a little practice. Be
patient.
Hold and insert the next Top Pin. Load all Chambers in the same
fashion.0
Always remember to never insert or remove a Plug in the twelve

oclock position.
Always insert or remove the Plug at the two oclock or ten oclock
positions.
Clockwise
Counter Clockwise
If you slide the Plug straight in or out of the Shell with out
turning it, the Top Pins will be driven down into the Bottom Pins
Chambers as the Plug slides past them.
The Lock will Lock up. At this point you would have a fine mess. In
some cases the Lock might as well be ruined. If this does happen try
shim Picking.
Well now you should have a good understanding of how a Pin Tumbler
Lock works.
You have a lot of work to do.
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Read Keys By Sight

With experience you will be able to Read Keys By Sight.
This is very helpful when a person has left their keys in the
Ignition Switch and locked the door of their vehicle. I have found
that people with expensive cars tend to put only that particular cars
Keys on a single Key Ring.
When the Ignition Key is in the Ignition Switch, there is a good
chance the Door Key may be seen hanging all alone, by itself.
Through the windows it might be seen. Sometimes when dealing with
Corvettes you may have to look almost straight down through the
windshield. I used a small step ladder to peer inside a van
windshield one rainy night to attempt to read a clients keys by
sight.
Reading a Key By Sight is very useful.
Seeing this talent used with a Code Key Cutter, Clipper, Punch,
Stamp type tool is impressive.
Clip, clip. A little Progression, another clip and your in.
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Can you Read These Keys?
An Abloy Rod Key is shown in the top of the picture and a Multi Lock
Dimple Key in the bottom the picture.
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Because the Key may retain a cut any where along the Keys Body, and
the cut may vary to any size and or depth, the Code for a cut Key is
infinite.
Although the cuts are not seen along the top of the blade edge, cuts
do exist.
Fort Lock utilizes Pre-Cut Keys as well as uncut Blanks. The Key on
the right is Pre-Cut at the fort factory and the Locksmith ads the
additional cuts which are needed in order for the key to work the
prescribed lock. I have found the Pre-Cut Fort Keys which I dealt
with were used on vending machines.
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This is a Tubular Key shown with its Cross Section shown below it.
I purchased a Medeco System for the Blackstone Massachusetts Police

and Town administration Building. The system included two dozen high
security cylinders, keys and an extensive bittings chart.
Abloy and Multi Lock as well as ASSA, KABA, SCHLAGE etc...are your
best buys.
It is illegal to make keys to:
Bank Deposit Box Lock
Post Office Box LOCK
Parking Meter Lock
Pay Phone Lock.
* Exception, by proper authority and signed release
Use common sense, if you do not think you should perform the
work, pass.
Use good judgment and Positive Ethics in the work you do.
Remember:
Charge what you are worth!
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Two Ends
You have two ends. One for sitting and one for thinking.
Depending on which one you use most.
Heads you win, tails you loose.
Rekey Return
Case History:
I Re-Keyed the Locks in a womans house one Friday afternoon. She
lived about thirty miles away in Bellingham, Massachusetts. Per my
usual routine, when I was done, we went over each of the individual
keys and checked that the keys worked each Lock correctly. My job was
completed, I was paid,and my client was happy.
I left the site and drove home. I no sooner pulled in my drive when
she was calling me saying that the keys did not work. I asked if she
was using them correctly? She yelled at me, Yes I am, I am not
stupid!
She told me that I did not do my job correctly. She demanded that I
return to her house immediately.
I did. I fought the Friday afternoon traffic back to her house
thirty miles away. Upon my arrival, I asked the woman to show me the
Key and how it did not work. She did attempt to show me. I all most
fell over.
She was not inserting the Key into the Lock completely and thus it
would not work.
I showed her her mistake. She was not inserting the Key into the
Keyway far enough.
All she did was open the door and go inside.
She never said thank you or I am sorry.
$#@% &&%$##@
@@!##$$ .
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When a lock is installed the Keyway of the Knob Set and Deadbolt
Cylinder should have the Pins on the upper side.
In other words the Keys Cuts should be up when inserted into a lock.
In this way, dirt, dust, and debris will not contaminate the Lock as
readily as with the lock mounted the wrong way, upside down, with the
Pins and Springs appearing in the bottom of the Lock.
A storm door that protects all of this is even better.
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Wards and the Warded Padlocks
Warded Locks, in general, offer less

Security than the Pin Tumbler type Lock.
The Keyway has obstructions called Wards.
The correct Key simply passes by the Wards
flipping the Locking Spring out of the way.
The Key is Cut similar to that of the Flat
Steel Key. Square Cuts in various locations
along the Blade of the Key.
Locking Spring
Wards placed inside the Lock
This Warded Padlock may be Picked Open by

the use of a Bobby Pin bent like the letter
L. Inserted all the way down into the
Keyway the Bobby Pin is then turned in
order to flip the Locking Spring.
Warded Pick Set

This set of Picks is designed specifically for Picking open Warded
padlocks. These five Warded picks will open just about all of the
warded Padlocks one will encounter. I have never come across a warded
Padlock that I could not open with this set.
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The Wafer Lock or Disc Lock
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Wafer Lock
Remember to use your Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set
Dictionary to assist you with your lessons.
The Wafer Lock has some, but very few similarities as a Pin Tumbler
Lock.
The Lock in our diagram below has a neck. Usually mounted on a desk
or cabinet. However, Wafer Locks may be found any where. From desks,
cabinets, glove boxes to Foreign Automobiles.
Wafer Locks get tricky as do all phases of Locksmithing.

For our lesson we are using a four or five Wafer ( Disc ) desk Lock.
Like a Pin Tumbler Lock, a Wafer Lock consists of a Plug, a Shell, a
Keyway and uses a Key to operate the lock.
The rest of the operating mechanics, however, are very different
than the Pin Tumbler Lock.
The Shell has two slots running the length of it. One on the top and
one on the bottom.
The Wafer (Disc) is constantly pushed by the Spring out of the Plug
and into the bottom slot. Thus Locking the Lock.
When a Blank Key with out cuts is inserted into the Keyway, it
pushes the Wafer up and out of the bottom slot, out of the Plug into
the upper slot. Thus Locking the Lock.
The Wafers are cut out in their middle allowing the Key to pass
through them.
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View straight on.
Lock Face is cut away.
A Blank
is not inserted into the Keyway.
The Wafer is driven down into the
slot by a Spring.
View straight on.

Lock Face is cut away
A Blank = a No Cut
is inserted into the Keyway.
The Wafer is lifted up into the
slot by the Key.
The Wafer is mounted inside the Plug, the Plug turns inside the
Shell.
The Plug that the Wafer is housed in is not visible here for clarity
of our discussion.
Key in Keyway
Spring
Upper Slot
Upper Slot
This is a
Wafer or Disc
Lower Slot
Without a Key in the
Keyway
SHELL
Spring
Lower Slot
With a Key in the Keyway
The Wafer is continuously pushed by the Spring into the bottom slot
without a Blank in the Keyway
The Wafer is lifted up into the upper slot with a Zero Bitted Blank
in the Keyway.
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The correct cut Key inserted into the Lock brings all of the Wafers
flush with the Plug allowing it to turn.
Our view is straight on down the Keyway.
The Lock Face of the Lock is cut away.
The correct Bitted Key is inserted in the Keyway
The Wafer is flush with Plug and inside Shell.
The Wafer is flush with the Plug at

the top and bottom.
It may now turn in the Shell.
A Wafer Lock Mounted Upright. Side view.

Key In Lock (Key Bow Is Visible).
Top of Lock Cut Away.
Key Bow
Key is inserted into
Lock
Wafers
The material that
the Lock is
Mounted in
Wood, Glass,
Steel, etc.
Shell
Plug ( is black )
The Springs are
mounted
in the Rounded
Ends.
Mounting Screw
Side View
Tail Piece
View from above looking down.

Shell is cut away for viewing Wafers.
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Key is inserted into
Lock
Key Bow dramatized
Plug ( is black )
Shell
The Wafers would protrude into the Shell slot.

Plug
Tail Piece
Shell
A Blank with no cuts is inserted into the Lock above.

The Discs (Wafers) are pushed out of the Plug and into the top slot
of the Shell.
The Wafers would protrude into the Shell slot.
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The correct Bitted Key has been inserted into the Lock.
The Wafers are flush with the Plug and can not be seen. The Wafers
would not protrude into the Shell slot.
Key Bow
Plug
Tail Piece
Shell
The proper Key has been inserted into the Lock. The Discs are flush
with the Plug and the Key has turned the Plug in the Shell.
The Wafers have a rectangular type hole in the middle of them. This
is where the Key passes through.
The Depth of Cut on the Key is related to the size Disc ( Wafer )
that is used for each space.
As you look at each Disc in the following picture you will notice
that the width at the top of the Disc gets larger as the Depth of Cut
for the Wafer increases.
This depth of Wafer equals the Depth of Cut for the Key.
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Notice that the Wafer gets wider as the Depth of Cut increases.
Notice the five Depth is wider at the top of the Disc than the one
Depth.
Width at top of Wafer = Depth Of Cut
Wafer
Depths
This top part of the Wafer is what rides in the Keys cuts and rests
in a single cut. This type of Lock is relatively simple to Pick and
just as easy to Impression.
The correct way to Re-Key is to use all new parts. Remove the plug
and either push the Wafers out or pull the Wafers out. Which ever is
easiest. The wafers only come out one way. Sometimes the wafers are
staggered from one side of the Lock to the other. You would need a
new Key by Code or a Factory original.
However, should the situation arise, you could get by with the
following method.
If you have to cheat when you are Re-Keying this type of Lock, have
the Plug in your hand and insert the new Bitted Key that you would
like the Lock to operate with.
With the Key inserted you will notice that some of the Wafers stick
up above and below the Plug.
The Wafers that are obviously too long should be filed. Use your
flat file and carefully file these down so that they are flush with
the Plug . You may have to remove a short Wafer or two which will
allow the Plug to turn in the Shell.
Another second way;
You may even use the original Key and file some of the cuts deeper
and take a Greater Depth Wafer from another slot and swap. File the
Key a little more if need be until the Wafer fits in the Cut.
I do not recommend this method. It is for emergency situations only!
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Wafer Reading
Wafer reading is an art. There are entire books written on the
subject. The subject matter is too great in length to discuss here.
Wafer reading is when you insert a small probe down the Keyway and
lift the Wafers one at a time.
You then read or look at the top of the Wafer, the part that
determines the Depth of Cut, and try to determine what its true Depth
of Cut is. Reading each Wafer like this and then successfully cutting
an operating Key.
There are many Locks on the market and they all are constructed
differently.
Yet they all have the same basis of operation.
They all have some way of coming apart.
All security can be breached if you are knowledged.
Look for it.
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Wafer Plug Removal
This is one way that a Wafer Plug may be removed from a Shell.
This particular Lock has a retaining Wafer inside. You must drill
for it as indicated if you wish to remove the Plug.
After drilling (drill only through the case and stop) you will use a
probe or dentist pick in order to push down the Retaining Wafer. As
you push down the Retaining Wafer you pull the plug out of the Lock
case or Shell.
While the Plug is removed use your Pick Set to examine the Lock
.Take the time to Rake and Pick the Wafers.
Latch
Drill Hole
1/8
Use poke Probe to push

retaining Disc
Dissect a Lock or two or three and see what they are made of.
Purchase several Locks at your Hardware store for this purpose.
This is how a good Locksmith learns. Experience is the best teacher.
Be inquisitive and Investigative!
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The Cam Lock
There are many Cam Locks available on the market. Cam Locks are used
in File Cabinets, Drawers, Vending Machines, and many other
applications.
The basic Wafer Lock is also fairly easy to Impression.
This is a
Wafer Lock, a Cam lock
This is the
Tailpiece
There is a square protrusion at the rear of the Plug. The square

protrusion is a threaded Female with a square base.
The square base is for mounting a Cam to. The Cam is pushed firmly
onto the square piece. After the Cam has been added, a Tail Piece of
the desired length and shape is then pressed onto the square base.
A screw is then threaded into the Female to hold all the pieces in
place.
The Cam Stop, stops the rotation of the Plug.
The Cam Stops come in different shapes which allow the installer to
regulate where the Tailpiece stops when rotated. The Cam Stop effects
the Unlocking and Locking positions of the cam. This also dictates in
what position the Key may be inserted and removed.
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These are
The Cam Stops
Mounting Washer
Shell
Plug as viewed on end
Basic Wafer
Cam Lock
Cam Adapter
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These are just some of the many Cams / Tailpieces that are used.
Customizing (filing, cutting, drilling, etc...) the Cam is not
uncommon when one is working with this type of Lock and its
applications. I have welded two Tailpieces together, in order to
custom make an extra long Tail Piece.
Hook
Off Set
Bent
Straight
Show Case Lock

Basic Wafer
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Threaded Shaft Lock
Basic Wafer
Trailer Lock and Gate Lock

(Ship fast)
Basic Wafer
There are many types of Wafer Locks. Many are very difficult to
Create Keys for as well as work on. Such as Foreign Automobiles.
I would suggest starting with some Basic Wafer Locks and get those
mastered before moving onto the more difficult ones such as the
Double Sided Chicago Wafer lock.
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Double Sided Chicago Wafer Lock
The Double Sided Chicago Wafer Lock is a breed into itself.
This is for advance Locksmithing. A Key that is needed for a Lock
may be created through the use of Silhouettes.
The correct Code Book will have pages and pages and pages of Key
Silhouettes. The Silhouette that is believed to be the correct
Silhouette is either copied or cut out of the page. It is then taped
to the correct blank and very carefully the Silhouette is cut out by
hand on a manual Key Machine following the Silhouette. It is very
tricky and I do not recommend this to the beginner.
Case History:
January 15, 2000 Saturday, Monday was Martin Luther King Day.
Holiday Weekend Liz received the telephone call. The woman (Marcie)
was calling from Greenback, Tennessee. Those of you who are aware of,
or are learning Advertising / Telephone operations should understand
that this call is from quite a ways out of my service area. At least
forty miles.
The woman had a file cabinet, had lost the key and needed a key
created.
The Other Locksmith told her that it was a KP1 Key and code number
6435.
It was an Aurora, All Steel, Four Drawer, File Cabinet.
She said the Other Locksmith did not have the Key Blank, and could
not Cut the Key.
My first thought was, why does this Locksmith posses all of the
information, but has no Key Blank?
That certainly is a waste of money, time, and information. Code
Cards, Code Machines and Cutting Wheels. Red Flags should pop up.
Upon my investigating further into my sources of information, I
found that the key was a Double Sided Chicago. I had the Key Blank in
stock.
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I possessed the Key Machine, the Cutting Wheel, the Silhouettes and
the knowledge.
I then called the woman back and explained to her my fees.
I explained the Silhouette Keys and I also explained why the Other
Locksmith did not have the Correct Key Blank in stock.
The Other Locksmith could not perform the work and there for did
not have the Key Blank in stock. She agreed that the Other
Locksmith having the codes was a waste of information if he did not
have the key.
The lesson here is to listen to the information that the client
gives you. Ask questions of the client and ask questions to yourself.
You will be surprised at the answers and at the money you will make.
Not to mention the aggravation and loss of time.
The woman never did hire us.
Yamaha Motorcycle Wafer Lock Key
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Picking a Lock Part I
Picking A Lock (Lock) - the act or attempt of manipulating the Pins

in a Pin cylinder to their Shear Lines by other than the correct
working key.
The Tension Wrench that is applied in Picking accomplishes the same
action as turning the correct operating Key.
TENSION WRENCH
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When you insert the correctly Bitted (Combinated) Key, you bring the
Pins to the correct Shear Line, then you turn the Key. Without your
turning the Key, the Lock will never open. You may want to refer back
to your Basic Lock lessons if you have any questions.
When Picking the Cylinder you must apply constant turning pressure
to the Plug. This is because the Pins do not stay at the Shear Line
position due to the constant downward pressure of the Springs.
As in Picking a Lock, when a Tension Wrench is inserted in the Key
way and Tension applied to the Core / Plug , not all the Pins bind in
their Pin Chambers at one time. This is due to the Manufacturers
holes being drilled slightly off from true parallel. This slight
variance is due to the Manufacturers equipment being off of
alignment each time a hole is drilled. To the naked eye, the holes
appear to be in line. This slight variance is what allows us to Pick
the Pins.
\
(AERIAL VIEW)
Plug removed from Lock & viewed from top
( lines represent
true parallel )
Five Pin Lock
Plug
Rear of
Lock
Front of
Lock

As the Pins are Picked, this binding allows us to lift the Pins to
the correct Shear Line. A slight, very slight turning movement may be
felt by the Plug. Sometimes looking at the Plug will reveal this
slight turning motion. Keep Picking until the Plug turns in the Shell
and the Lock opens.
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First spray the Keyway of the Lock with a light lubricant.
* Note *
I would like to add that your intentions here must be balanced. If
you spray a lubricant into the Keyway it will adversely effect your
progress if you then decide to Impression a Key. You will have to
clean the Keyway with a cleaner to Impression a Key.
We will presume for all intentions and purposes that we do not
intend to be put in the position of Impressioning. A discussion for
later.
After spraying the Locks Keyway with a light lubricant, Tension is
then applied by the Tension Wrench at the top or at the bottom of the
Keyway.
The Tension is applied constantly to the Plug. It may be light,
medium, or hard Tension. It may vary between light and hard.
* Note *
There are light, medium, and hard Tension Wrenches available.
There are Long and Short Tension Wrenches available also.
There are Tension Wrenches that are straight necked and Tension
Wrenches with twisted necks.
The twisted neck Tension Wrench ( to me ) has a better spring to it
as well as a better feel.
I personally like a Medium 3 Twisted Neck Tension Wrench.
The Tension is applied constantly and consistently to the Plug.
As long as it is constant pressure. If you release the Tension, the
Springs will push the Pins back down and you will have to start the
Tension and Picking process over.
You must bind the Pins with the turning motion. As you apply
Tension, insert your Rake Pick down the Key way and draw it out
quickly Raking the Pins up toward the top of the Plug. When you do
insert your Rake Pick down the Keyway, insert the Rake Pick below the
Pins so as not to push the Pins up as you slide the Pick in. And then
Rake - Pick. The Rake action would attempt to push a group of Pin
Stacks to the Shear Line at one time. Some people Rake hard and some
soft.
After you have done this several times, you might want to use a
Diamond Pick. Still applying constant pressure to the Plug, insert
your Diamond Pick into the Keyway. Again, when you do insert your
Diamond Pick down the Keyway, insert the Diamond Pick below the Pins
so as not to push the Pins up as you slide the Diamond Pick in. And
then Pick.
Now you are trying to Pick individual Pins to their Shear Lines.
When I say Pick, I mean, try to bring each Pin Stack to its correct
Shear Line.
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When all of the Pin Stacks in all of the Pin Chambers reach the
correct Shear Line at the same time, the Plug will turn in the Shell.
A Hook Pick is used to Pick a Longer Pin Stack that is located
behind a shorter Pin Stack. You would attempt to reach under and
behind the short Pin Stack and Pick the longer Pin Stack without
disturbing the
(already Picked ) shorter Pin Stack.
The Shear Line for each Pin Stack in each Pin Chamber must be
brought to the top of the Plug.
When all Pin Shear Lines are flush with the top of the Plug and you
are applying constant turning pressure ( as with the correct Bitted
Key, hence the Tension Wrench ), the Lock will unlock.
Only the correct Combination, of bringing the Pins to the correct
Shear Line and tension, will allow the Plug to turn in the Shell.
When it does turn, use a Flat Head screw driver to finish unlocking
the Lock. Be gentle, you do not want to damage the Keyway.
After this is accomplished, remember to turn the Plug back to the
upright position.
If you do not turn the Plug Back to the Locked position, the End
User will not be able to insert their Key and they will call you back
complaining that you damaged their Lock.
If the Lock is Keyless ( the Key being misplaced ), at this point
you would leave the Plug turned in the unlocked position to Re-Key or
Decode the Plug. You should not turn the Plug back to the Locked
position. If the person has a Key for the Lock inside the premise or
elsewhere you would turn the Plug back to the upright position.
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Different Types of Picks
3 Medium Twisted Neck Tension
Wrench
TWISTED NECK
Rake Pick
Diamond Pick
Hook Pick
* Note:
Picks come in different thickness and styles.
Some have Plastic Handles, some Metal and some have no handles at
all. Be an informed consumer when you purchase products.
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Picking a Lock Part II
Shear Line
Rake Pick
The Tension Wrench Applies constant gentle turning pressure to the

Plug, in order to bind the Pins in their Chambers as they are Picked
to their Correct Shear Lines. Tension may be applied in either
direction.
Wafer Locks Pick in a similar fashion. The Wafers must be brought

flush to the top of the Plug.
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Reverse Picking
This method utilizes pushing all of the Pins up into their Pin Chambers at
one time, then holding them there with the use of a Tension Wrench. The
tension is then released slowly allowing the Drivers (Top Pins) to stop at
their correct Shear Lines. Any Pins that fall completely back into the Plug
are then picked in the conventional method to their Shear Line.
RAKE PICK
RAKE PICK
THE TENSION WRENCH APPLIES CONSTANT TURNING

PRESSURE TO THE PLUG, IN ORDER TO BIND THE PINS
IN THEIR CHAMBERS AS THEY ARE PICKED TO THEIR
CORRECT SHEAR LINES
HOOK PICK
DIAMOND PICK
TENSION WRENCH
TWISTED NECK
The correct combination brings all of

the Pins to the Shear Line.
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The many Knob Shapes, Deadbolt Shapes and the Positions they are
mounted in and their placement will dictate the Picking Procedure or
method used to circumvent the Lock.
I have snipped the handle of a Tension Wrench in half or more thus
creating a mini Tension Wrench which I will use to Pick Open Tulip
Shaped Knob Sets. Or a snipped Tension Wrench may aid one in Picking
open a Lock, which has been mounted directly next to and against a
tight fitting door jamb and Picking in the wrong Direction is the
only option.
Plymouth
Ball
Tulip
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The Art of Picking a Lock

Set Up Instructions
*Clymers Crash Course for Picking a Lock*
To begin; I suggest using a Plug Follower, then remove all Springs
and Pins from all, except one of the Pin Chambers. Practice and Pick
this single Pin Stack.
When you feel you have accomplished this to your satisfaction move
on.
Now fill two Pin Chambers; Pick this second Pin Stack in addition to
the first Pin Stack.
Now proceed with three Pin Chambers and so on.
After Pinning up and Picking all five Pin Chambers and you feel
confident in your picking acquire another Lock and repeat the
process.
Practice. Read the book and then watch the video, CD...
Please remember to look up any Underlined Words in the Master
Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set Dictionary.
This will aid you in your learning process.
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Setting the Lock up for Practice Picking.
A vise is strongly recommended to mount your; Knob Set, Mortise
Cylinder, Rim Cylinder, etc... to practice Picking and or Re-Keying.
A Schlage, or KwikSet construction grade Entrance Knob, or Rim
Cylinder may be used for practice. The Schlage Construction Grade
knobset is what I strongly recommend to practice most types of
Locksmithing upon. And my choice of style is Plymouth.
A Five Pin Lock will be used in the figures below.
Practice loading and unloading Pins for Picking practice.
Schlage Plymouth Style Knob Set
A Five Pin Mortise Cylinder
Figure #1
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The Key must be inserted into the Schlage Knob Cylinder and turned
to the two Oclock or the ten Oclock position.
Two Poke Holes may be seen on the neck of the Knob.
A Wafer may be seen in only one Poke Hole.

With the Key still turned to the two Oclock or ten Oclock
position, use a sharp Awl and push the wafer in. As you are doing so,
pull the Knob off of the Spindle assembly.
The Key is now removed.
The Knob Rosette Ring is removed from the back of the Knob now in
hand and the Plug may be removed from the Knob.
*Do not insert the Key into the Lock.*
*Note:
On Older Knob Sets the Neck Ring or Neck Collar will sometimes
rotate thus covering the Poke Holes and Retaining Wafer. Your job
will be to determine such and attempt to find the holes and wafers.
Remove the Keeper Ring

Remove the Keeper Ring or any small screws that might be holding on
a Tail Piece as with a Mortise Cylinder. Remove any clips or screws
that prohibit the Plug from being removed from the Shell. C clips
may be removed in a paring fashion with a mini screwdriver; as one
would pare an apple with a paring knife.
C Clip
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Hold the Shell in your left hand and the Key in your right hand.
Please see figure #1 below.
Figure #1
Using the correct Key, turn the Plug of the Lock to the ten oclock
or the two oclock position.
Now that the correct Bitted Key is inserted into the Plug, and
using a Plug Follower that is of the same size diameter as the Plug,
you will maintain a constant pressure against the tail end of the
Plug with the Plug Follower as the Plug is pushed all the way through
the Shell and out the front of the Lock.
The Plug Follower remains in the Lock Shell.
Doing this correctly should leave the Springs and Top Pins in the
Shell that are held up by the Plug Follower.
You should have the Plug and Bottom Pin Up Right in your right
hand.
All of the Bottom Pins have come flush to the top of the Plug with
the correct Key inserted.
The Plug is now a complete Cylinder with no holes ( Chambers )
exposed. Every Chamber filled by a Pin.
Feel how smooth the Pins feel. Run your finger over the top of the
Pins. There should be no bumps. The Pins should be smooth/flush with
the Plug they are seated in.
You will run into hard turning Plugs, some that have been Pinned
incorrectly. Some have had their Chambers Reamed / Magris.
Pronounced Ma / Gree. This tool will ream out the cylinder holes of
a lock plug. If the holes are out of shape or have been damaged this
tool will help. The other end of the tool may be used for Deburring a
damaged Pin.
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As you carefully pull the Key out of the Plug, you will notice how
the Bottom Pins drop down into their Plug Chambers.
If the Plug was in the Shell, the Top Pins (pushed down by the
Springs) would have been driven down into the Plug Pin Chambers,
keeping the Plug from turning in the Shell, thus Locking the Lock.
Remove as many of the Bottom Pins (Pins in the Plug) as you would
like. Remove the corresponding Springs and Top Pins from the Shell.
The same Springs and Top Pins corresponding to the removed Plug Pins
(Bottom Pins). This is accomplished by slowly removing the Plug
Follower and allowing the Spring and Top Pin from the Pin Cylinder to
pop out.
The Shoulder of the Key is that which rests upon the face of the
Lock.
The tip of the Key is located closest to the Tail Piece.
If the corresponding Spring and Top Pin (corresponding to the Plugs
Bottom Pin) are not removed, the Spring will drive the Top Pin down
into the empty Chamber where the Bottom Pin was removed from, and the
Lock will Lock up. You will now have to Shim Pick. You will have a
mess.
Loading the Top Pins for Picking

If we were to push the Plug Follower completely through the Lock and
allow the Top Pins and Springs to pop out, we could quickly Re-Pin or
re-build the Lock.
Plug Follower
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With the Plug removed from the Shell, the Lock Shell is turned up
side down and ready for you to load a Spring for the Chamber (s) in
which you intend to Pick.
Slide the Plug Follower into the Shell leaving the middle Chamber
exposed. Hold a Pin in your Tweezers and insert the Pin and push it
down into the Chamber.
While you do this, with constant pressure, push the Plug Follower
in so that the Top Pin that you loaded is held in its Chamber by the
Plug Follower. It is a little tricky to maneuver and coordinate, but
you will master loading the Chambers with a little practice. Be
patient.
Hold and insert the next Top Pin. Load all Chambers to be Picked in
the same fashion.
My words of advice are:
Practice, Practice, Practice.
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Plug Spinners
As we have mentioned and encountered earlier, a Plug will sometimes
Pick easier in the wrong direction than in the correct direction. By
this I mean that the Plug may be Picked, but the Lock will fail to
Un-Lock or open. That is because it has turned ( rotated ) in the
wrong direction. It was turned Clock Wise when it should have been
turned Counter Clock Wise or vise versa.
To Lock the Plug back up and try Re-Picking the Lock is some times
futile. The same Lock will Pick again and again in the wrong
direction, but never in the correct direction.
Sometimes a Lock will Pick open once and you can never Pick it open
again.
The remedy here is to use a Plug Spinner. Plug Spinners come in
different shapes and styles as do all Locksmith tools. Some Plug
Spinners utilize elastic bands, some spring steel and some use other
materials.
I personally like the spring steel variety of Plug Spinner.
The Plug Spinner should have the capability to be Loaded or
Cocked in either direction.
Then with the push of a button, the Plug Spinner would turn against
the Winding or Cocking and spin in the opposite direction. A very
simple tool to use and worth its weight in Gold. A real Must Have
for any Locksmiths tool arsenal.
The Plug Spinner , technically, will spin the Plug that is Picked in
the wrong direction, so fast in the correct direction, that it will
spin the Plug past the Shear Line. Thats correct. So fast that it
will pass the Shear Line and the Plug will now be still Picked and
headed in the correct direction!
Simply, finish turning the Plug with a Flat Head screw driver as you
would normally. It is that easy.
Who ever invented the Plug Spinner should be given a round of
applause. Fantastic tool.
Can you tell that I like the Plug Spinner? Indispensable!
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Again I will say;
The Plug Spinner technically will spin the Plug that is Picked in
the wrong direction so fast in the correct direction, that it will
spin the Plug past the Shear Line.
We will presume that the Plug is Picked, but in the wrong direction.
I will first start by spraying a light lubricant into the Keyway.
I will then turn the Plug so that the Keyway is either in the Ten
Oclock position if I want the Plug to travel Clock Wise or the Two
Oclock position if I want the Plug to travel Counter Clock Wise,
depending on which way I want to turn the Plug in order for it to
pass the Shear Line.
I will Load or Cock my Plug Spinner in the correct direction.
When the tool is cocked, it will be turned and cocked in the
opposite direction of the desired Plug travel. If the Plug is to turn
Clockwise, then the tool is loaded Counter Clock Wise.
When the tool is Fired the spring steel will spin back toward its
neutral position.
After the tool is cocked, I then gently insert it into the Keyway
and when I am ready, I push the button and, let it rip ,as they
say.
Most of the time it works great. However, sometimes the Plug will
Lock back up and you will have to Re-Pick.
Ten Oclock position
Two Oclock position
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I would like to add this note:
When the Lock is Picked in either direction, always try to finish
turning the plug with a flat head screw driver. If it will not finish
turning and unlock the Lock, then I will spin it the other way. Again
use a screw driver to finish turning and unlocking.
Many times I have found that after spinning the cylinder, the Lock
would still be Locked. And a little gentle assistance from a
screwdriver would finish the Un-Locking Process.
Before you spin the Plug, spray it with an ample dose of light
lubricant.
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Pick Gun Operation
If you insert the correct cut Key into a Keyway, but do not turn the
Key, the Lock will never open. Like wise with the Pick Gun.
If you insert the Pick Guns needle into the Keyway and pull the Pick
Gun trigger, the Pins will jump in their Chambers at one time and
that is all. The Pins might all actually be at their correct Shear
Lines at the same time, but nothing will happen without the Plug
being turned.
This is where the Turning Wrench is needed.
Notice the different phrase Turning Wrench and not Tension Wrench.
You should already know how the Tension Wrench applies Tension
continuously during the normal Picking process.
Everything changes now with the Tension Wrench ( Torsion Wrench )
and Turning Tools. There is a notable difference between these tools.
The Turning Tool (Torsion Wrench) is not applied continuously.
Pressure is only applied at a moments time with the Turning Tool.
The Pick Gun works on Kinetic energy.
It raps all the Pins up at one time. As the Pins go past the Shear
Line, that is when you turn with the Turning Tool ( Torsion Wrench ).
All the Shear Lines hopefully will fall into the shear at the same
time. Knowing exactly when to turn the Torsion Wrench and catch all
of the Pin Stacks at the correct moment is the skill that needs to be
learned.
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Kinetic energy is displayed through the

knocking of the Kinetic balls.
First spray the Lock with a lubricant such as WD40. Insert the Pick
Gun Needle into the Locked Locks Keyway. When you do insert your
Pick Gun Needle down the Keyway, insert the Pick Gun Needle below the
Pins so as not to push the Pins up as you slide the Pick Gun Needle
in.
The Pick Gun Needle must not be pushed too far back into the Keyway.
It might just bind against the back of the Lock and fail to strike
the Pins correctly.
Turn the Knob Dial of the Pick Gun so that it is turned all the way
to the lightest Kinetic position.
Insert your Turning Tool, either into the top of the Keyway or at
the bottom of it. It also matters which way the tool is to turn the
Plug; Clockwise or Counter Clockwise.
Some Locks Pick easier in the wrong direction; either manually or
with a Pick Gun.
If you have inserted your Turning Tool into the top of the Keyway,
be sure not to push it in to the Keyway too far.
You will bind the Turning Tool against the first Top Pin.
Be sure to leave room between the Top Pin and Turning Tool.
Make sure that the Turning Tool is not obstructing the Pick Gun
Needle in any way.
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Slide the Pick Gun Needle into the Keyway. On some Keyways it is
necessary to slide the Pick Gun Needle at an angle down the Keyway.
Keeping the Pick Gun Needle straight down into the Keyway, pull the
Pick Gun trigger.
As you pull the trigger, with each click, turn the Turning Tool.
After the trigger pull and just after you have applied pressure to
your Turning Tool,( for about 1/10 second ) release any pressure from
the wrench starting over.
Click, turn, release. Click, turn, release. Click, turn, release.
This is a rapid motion.
Your turning of the Turning Tool should be less than 1/10 of a
second after the click.
When my finger has just reached the end of the trigger pull, is when
I turn the Torsion Tool.
If one were to watch me, the observer would think that I was turning
the tool and pulling the trigger at the same time. I am not. The
turning is just a second behind.
After I click and turn three or four times, I turn the Knob on the
Pick Gun two turns which tightens the
Kinetic Tension to the Picking Gun Needle. It will now slap the Pins
a little harder.
Click, turn, release. Click, turn, release. Click, turn, release.
Your turning of the Turning Tool should be less than 1/10 of a
second after the click.
Not at the same time. Just a second behind.
After I click and turn three or four times, I turn the knob on the
Pick Gun two turns which tightens the Kinetic Tension to the Picking
Gun Needle. It will now slap the Pins a little harder.
Continue with this procedure until the Knob on the Pick Gun is
tightened all the way.
Wind it back to the lightest setting and start all over.
Or better yet, continue with this procedure until the Plug turns in
the Shell.
I suggest trying a Schlage Construction Grade Knob. I like this type
of Knob for all lessons.
Re-Keying, Picking, Pick Gun etc...
This turning takes practice as does all phases of
Locksmithing / Security.
When it is mastered, unbelievable ! $$$$.
Get in and get out.
I have found that a Ford five Pin Door Lock will Pick easily with
the Pick Gun.
However, the Chamber Caps may be knocked off due to the hard rapping
of the Pins.
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Assorted Lock Picks

Gas Cap Pick
This tool is made specifically for Picking the Locks on Locking gas
caps.
Tubular Lock Pick

This tool is designed specifically for Picking open Tubular Locks.
This is a 7 Pin Tubular Lock Pick.
The Tubular Locks and Picks come in different Pin configurations.
Soda machines, vending machines, pay washing machines, vehicle locks
etc., utilize this type of Lock. This can be a very lucrative field.
When the Tubular Lock Can not be Picked, it then

becomes necessary to use a Special Tubular Hole
Saw/drill.
Tubular Key
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Tubular Hole Saw/Drill
Low revolutions. Only several cuts
are afforded by this cutter. They
work great. I charge for drilling
out a Tubular Lock. Only a few can
Pick it and if not drill.
$$$.
Electric Pick
This performs the same similar function as a Pick Gun, but it is
electric. It Rakes/whacks the Pins and Wafers with kinetic energy.
Warded Pick Set

This set of Picks is designed specifically for Picking open warded
padlocks. These five Warded picks will open just about all of the
warded Padlocks one will encounter. I have never come across a warded
Padlock that I could not open with this set.
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Sesame De-Coder
This is a Sesame Decoder/Picker. It is used by sliding the Sesame
between the wheels of a briefcase Combination Lock and turning the
combination wheels so that the Decoder will fall on the flat spots of
the wheel being De-Coded. The number on the wheel is recorded and the
process continued for each wheel. If the Lock fails to open after the
De-Coded numbers are dialed, it may be necessary to add (9) to each
number and try again. Or maybe add (11) to each number.
Shim Stock
I thought that Shim Stock should be displayed here. Shim Stock is
used for Shim Picking a Lock. It is in a sense Picking, it is named
as such, and therefore I placed it here. You will find the correct
application for Shim Stock under the By-Passing Locks Lesson.
Padlock Shims
There are special Shim Picks made for Padlocks too. The Shim is
triangular in shape and slides down where the Shackle meets the
Padlock body.
Padlock Shims are slid down between the Shackle and the Lock Case in
order to free the Shackle from the Locking mechanism within.
The Shim Stock is wiggled and manipulated in order to separate the
Shackle.
The Padlock Shims come in assorted sizes.
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Assorted Pick Types and Shapes
Pick Set
Pick Pen Set
This is a Pen Pick Set.
Pick Set
This is a Large Pick Set.
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Automotive Double Tipped Tension Wrench.
This Tension Wrench allows the top and bottom wafers to be exposed
and accessable to picking at the same time as when attacking a double
sided foreign automobile.
Shim Picking
Shim Picking is an essential skill to know if you are to service Pin
Tumbler Locks. Shim Stock is usually bought from a Distributor.
However, some creative Smiths do make their own. Shim Stock is as
thin as tin foil, but a lot more rigid. The Shim Stock is almost an
inch long and a quarter of an inch wide. It is slightly Convex down
its entire length.
Shim Stock is used when you have a Plug out of a Knob, Lock, Dead
Bolt, etcetera, and you do not have a Working Key.
The Tail Piece and or any screws, clips, snaps are removed from the
back of the Lock Plug. If we had the Key and inserted it into the
Plug, unlocked it and turned, the Plug would be free to come out of
the Shell as in the phrase Re-Keying.
Since we do not have a Key, we will Shim Pick.
In the jaws of my vice, I gently hold the Locked Plug and Shell.
This is done by applying gentle force to the Lock Shell sides. Do
not over tighten it. Tighten just enough to hold the Shell firmly in
place. Do not crush or bend the Shell. Gentle. The jaws should be
tight enough when you start to work with your tools, the Shell should
not move in the vice jaws. Should the Shell move, tighten the jaws a
little more. Gently.
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Tip:
When shim picking Arrow Knob Lock Plugs.
While holding the Shell in the vice, gently Squeeze a little harder
than usual on the sides of the shell. Gently.
This slight extra pressure exerted onto the sides of the plug will
allow the Shim Stock to slide in at the rear of the Plug and Shear
Line a lot easier when done correctly.
I usually have the Plug with the Keyway and Face, facing to my right
and the tailpiece end to the left.
Now spray a lubricant down into the Keyway such as WD40 brand.
I then take a piece of Shim Stock and hold it in my left hand. ( I
am right handed ).
I then insert the Shim Stock into the back of the Shell at the Shear
Line where the Plug and Shell meet at the top of the Plug.
Shim Stock is inserted
The curve of the Shim Stock is a perfect contour with the curve of
the Plug.
The Shim Stock will only slide in as far as the first Pin Stack it
reaches. When it comes into contact with the first Pin, the Shim
Stock will stop its forward motion.
As you gently continue to push the Shim Stock against the Pin Stack,
you rake the pins with your Rake Pick.
The Shim Stock should not buckle or bend under your slight finger
pressure. Gently.
As you rake, you will feel the Shim Stock move forward ever so
slightly.
The Shim Stock has just separated the Top Pin and Bottom Pin at
their Shear Line.
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* Note *
It is possible that you separated a Bottom Pin and a Master Pin at
their Shear Line. If this is the case and after the Plug is removed
from the Shell you may not even be aware that this one Master Pin
exists.
This is the very reason that you should Pin Top Pins and Bottom Pins
when Re-Keying. If you did not Re-Key the Top Pins in this case and
you put the Plug back in with the Master Pin still included in a Pin
Stack you would be diminishing the Security of the Lock.
Now, more than one correct operating Key will Work The Lock.
The Shim Stock is now sandwiched between the Pin Stack (s).
Continue to push the Shim Stock in until it is stopped by the next
Pin Stack .
Gently, still raking, separate another Top Pin and Bottom Pin.
Raking the Pin Stack (s) and pushing the Shim Stock at the same
time. Gently.
The Shim Stock may stop its forward motion, but that is all right.
Sometimes you may have to pull the Shim Stock back one or two Pin
Stacks.
On several occasions the Shim Stock would stop abruptly in the Plug
and would not separate the Pin Stack at all.
I take the time to extract the Shim Stock and examine it.
Usually, the very tip of the Shim Stock would be damaged. Bent.
I then have a choice.
I either snip the Shim Stock back ( cutting off the end ) or use a
new piece. Remember that the Shim Stock is double ended. Twice the
use.
I usually use a new piece or end as it may be.
My snipping would be never smooth enough at the end I snipped to
continue using the same piece.
As you rake and Shim Pick keep trying to turn the Plug.
Continue until the Plug turns.
You have now Shim Picked the Lock. Lock the Plug and Shim Pick it
again.
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Drilling is a Lock Bypass Method

Dissecting Drill Bits
Before we drill anything, lets take a look, dissect and have some
respect for drill bits.
Tips:
Following is some basic advice for working with drills and drill
bits:
*First and foremost always wear your safety goggles.

The larger the drill bit size, the slower the speed used to
drill
Stop using a dull drill bit when feed-through appears to go down
Never use a bent or damaged drill bit
Remove residue buildup on wood drill bits
Dont drill a hole past the flute length
Drill a pilot hole first for large holes in metal to avoid
orbital or elongated holes
When using masonry bits in concrete, make sure to stop as soon
as you hit metal as the heat will destroy the bit. Then use a
rebar (steel rod) cutter bit to cut through the metal rebar. Use
metal detectors, such as the MetalliScanner 6.0 from Zircon to
detect metal in masonry. Avoid drilling blind in masonry.
When using a drill bit to drill steel which is backed by
concrete, the moment the drill passes through the steel and
contacts the cement, cease drilling.
Minimize heat buildup by making sure hammer drill shanks are lubricated per the manufacturers instructions. Hot bit shafts may
break.
Be Sharp when Sharpening

It is important to remember that a drill bit begins to wear as soon
as it is placed in operation, with the maximum drill wear taking
place at the corners of the cutting lip. One of the worst enemies of
bit wear is excessive heat from underfeeding or over speeding the
drill bit.
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Even with proper pressure and speed applied, drill bits will suffer
wear regardless. The installer is still faced with the choice of
replacing or sharpening the worn drill bits. A good sharpening
program can save the Installer money in replacement drill bits. It is
very easy to sharpen ones own drill bits and tools.
Drill sharpening machines, such as the Drill Doctor, are
economical, easy to use, and can consistently return both HSS and
masonry drills to a manufacturers specifications.
I use a drill sharpening jib which attaches to the side of my
grinding wheel and it is excellent. I had one other locksmith as well
as a carpenter I knew come to me and request I sharpen their drill
bits and chisels.
Care should be taken when sharpening long flexible-shaft bits in a
machine. You have two choices; either use the long shaft adapters
where the bit can be temporarily removed or have another person
assist in holding the long shaft bit as it is being sharpened in
order to maintain the correct drilling angle. Freehand filing sharpening techniques on bits such as the auger, spade and multispur can
be learned with a little practice.
Saw drills are excellent for very fast and smooth cutting of
irregular openings in material such as wallboard.
Drill Bit Types

Augur Bit
Good for drilling large diameter, deep wood holes. The screw center
bites and pulls quickly into wood, while the large cutter and flutes
do a very good job of removing chips. Due to the grabbing power of
this bit, care must be exercised when using with power drills.
Chisel Point
The central tip of the drill where the removal process starts.
Cutting Lips
Leading cutting edge of the drill point that begins to scoop up the
material and make chips
Flute
The spiral grooves that remove drill debris out of a hole.
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Forstner Bit
Forms holes with a flat bottom. This bit has a very sharp cutting
rim. Since there is not a central starting point, the bit walks
easily, making freehand drilling difficult. However, some installers
have been successful in using this bit for making sharp, shallow
holes on vinyl-type window configurations for positioning round,
rare-earth alarm contact magnets.
Heel
Trailing edge of the drill point.
Hole Saw
This is technically a saw that acts like a bit. It has a centering
pilot bit and comes in bimetal versions from companies such as Milwaukee Electric Tool.. Carbide bit versions of the hole saw are
available for masonry and are referred to as Core Bits and Rebar
Cutters.
Lands
The flat spiral area separating the flutes
Margin
The sharp edge of the land, which assists in reaming out the hole.
Masonry Bit
This is a hardened steel drill bit with bonded tungsten carbide
cutting tips. It is specifically designed for drilling in concrete,
brick, block and stone.
This bit comes in three flavors: rotary only, rotary/percussion and
rotary/hammer.
Percussion bits (1/8 inch to 1 inch) are designed for light-duty,
mechanical hammer drills; hammer bits 3/8 inch to 1&1/2" inches) are
designed for heavier, piston-driven rotary hammer drills. SDS shank
types are typically up to 5/8 inch in diameter, while spline and
SDS-max are used for holes 3/4" inch or larger. Rotary hammer drills
can drill up to 10 times faster than lighter hammer drills.
Multispur Bit
Has a spur configuration reminiscent of the round chisel blade on the
Forstner, but has a starting center point to reduce walking. Some
popular flexible, long-shaft versions of this bit are the ProBore~
from Labor Saving Devices (LSD) and the Piranhabits from B.E.S.
Engineering (www.fiberfish.com).
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Saw Drill
A special drill used as a high-speed router-type saw. The cutting
action is achieved by pressing the saw drill against the material and
using the flute and land action. This allows for very smooth and fast
cutting of irregular openings in material such as wallboard. One
brand-name system is the Rotozip~ (see photo) zip
tozip.com). Various jigs are available for cutting large, perfectly
round openings, like those used for mounting recessed speakers.
Shank
The end of the drill bit that connects to the drill chuck. A shank
surface can be smooth, as with high-speed steel (HSS) bits or with
impact-type drills, or keyed in a ribbed spline or slotted drive
shank (SDS) configuration to reduce slippage in the drills chuck.
Spade Bit
An economical, fiat paddle-shaped wood bit for large, coarse wood
holes. It has a starter point for easy centering, requires a powerful
drill and can be easily field sharpened. A variation of this bit is
the Spear~Zit from LSD.
Step Bit
This has the appearance of a childs top with ridges. It allows an
installer to size a hole in a metal box or other thin material such
as plastic and wood. A distinctive pop sound can be heard as the
bit steps from one size to the next. This is a very handy bit for
every installers toolbox.
Tin-Coated Bit
This type of bit has its surfaces treated with a titanium-nitride
compound, which improves drill life by reducing wear and increasing
heat resistance.
Twist Drill Bit
Sometimes referred to as a high-speed steel (HSS) drill, it is the
most common drilling tool, and is typically sized at less than 3/8
inch. Some installers may be familiar with the long version of this
bit, which is known as a Bell Hanger. These drills tend to clog
quickly in green hardwood and must be removed periodically to dispose
of chip waste. These bits come with a standard or split point, with
the latter providing better cutting and start points.
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Drills
I personally like the larger drill with a side handle (T
Handle)for boring holes into doors in order to install Door Knobs and
Deadbolts and smaller drills with Key-Less chucks for drilling and
screw driving.
I use a Milwaukee Side Handle Drill for boring holes into doors and
my other drill needs are performed with a Makita, a Sears drill,
and before it was MaCleand by a thief I used a Black and Decker
cordless screw driver for screw installations and during Generals
Motors Column Break Downs.
My Makita batteries are $100.00 and up, so that should be ones
consideration.
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Drilling a Lock Open
Sometimes when the Key fails or the Lock cannot be Picked, we will
have to Drill the Lock.
Drilling the average Lock is not difficult to do.
We will be dealing with the average house Lock or Mortise Cylinder
Lock that does not contain a Hardened face or other Anti Drilling
devices.
A small drill bit is needed. About 1/8.
A cordless drill is my favorite, but an electric drill will more
than suffice.
You will need your Hook Pick.
Drill directly at the Shear Line. As you drill into the Plug and
Shell, count the small tugs you will feel as you penetrate each Pin
Chamber .
With a Five Pin Lock you will feel five tugs. Do not drill too deep
or you will drill off the Tail Piece at the rear of the Lock Plug.
Try to turn the Plug with a screw driver.
If it will not turn:
Insert your Hook Pick into the Keyway and try to remove any debris
you may encounter such as Pins, Springs and any loose metal.
OR
I may run my drill in and out again.
Spray the Keyway well with your WD40 and the injector nozzle (if the
spray head does not keep falling apart) and wash the debris out.
Try again to turn the Plug with a screw driver. If it fails to
Unlock, use your Hook Pick again. Sometimes I will re-drill. Gently.
Hook Pick and try to open again.
Drill Jigs for a variety of Lock Cylinders are available, but I do

not think that they are necessary. Just drill for the Shear line.
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Drilling Open the Knob Set / Shell & Plug
The dot / circle indicates where to

Drill for the Shear Line / The Sweet Spot.
When you drill, you create your own Shear Line, at the Plug / Pin
Shear Line.
Shell
Drill Here
Keyway
Plug Face
Drill Here
Padlocks are drilled open the same way, as are the majority of
Locks.
Drill for and to create your own Shear Line
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Mortise Cylinder Shell & Plug
Drill here to
Neutralize Lock
If your drill bit breaks during the drilling, you have a Bit of a
problem (no Pin or Pun intended).
Seriously, if this happens you are having a bad day.
You might try drilling a hole along side and or just underneath the
original drilling hole. However, you will not be able to drill the
drill bit out. You need something harder than the drill bit itself
to drill it out.
After you have drilled along side and or underneath, you will use a
dentist like hook tool to pick, probe and extract the broken drill
bit piece.
The broken drill bit must be removed in order to free the Shear Line
and continue.
Sometimes when drilling a Shear Line, especially Interchangeable
Core, the hole seems that it needs to be drilled larger and larger.
That is all right.
Be persistent and do what you have to do to complete the job at
hand. Bigger and bigger and bigger. Oh well.
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Drill where the white spot is in the picture, in order to create a
shear line.
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Here is another Lock By-Pass method
I use this method when there is a Lock out and when dealing with
faulty Latches.
I start from the outside of the door, and with the correct knowledge
of screw placement, it is possible to; drill through the Rosette,
Escutcheon, or face of the Lock by drilling the inside mounted Lock
screws. The 1/4 drill bit turning Clockwise, coming in contact with
the Lock screw, will turn the Lock screw
Counter Clockwise on the inside, thus freeing it on the inside.
I have used this technique with Rim Cylinders also on doors with a
Night Latch and Rim Cylinder type Lock.
Knob as viewed straight

on.
Drill Here
Drill Approximately Here on

either side of
the Knob Escutcheon
If the screw does not turn, drill the screw completely out.
I have used this method on several occasions. It does work.
Once the screws are removed, remove the Knob sections or Lock faces
and proceed to encounter the faulty latch.
Some Deadbolts, such as Arrow Double Deadbolts
have a cover plate
that rotates as the Key is turned. This exposes the screw. In a
normal Locked position, one would not be able to remove the screw.
If the screw does not turn, drill the screw completely out.
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Drilling an Interchangeable Core

IC Drilling for the Control Line
The Control Key is the Key that Removes the Core from the IC Shell.
If you have to drill but would like to Decode for the Control Key,
try the following:
Insert a Blank into the Key way. This will push the drivers up and
out of the way.
The IC May be drilled using a 1/8 drill bit and drilling below the
E & the S in BEST. Experience will dictate where on an
unmarked Core.
Count the Pin Stacks as you drill and drill only through the number
of Pin Stacks that you counted.
Apply turning pressure to the Plug while removing the drill bit.
In this case you would be trying to go for the Control.
BEST
Drill Here
For The Control
Word BEST
Top of Plug
Where you drill from the top of the Plug to the word BEST will
dictate your intentions.
The reason I say this is that, by drilling in certain locations it
is possible that one may Decode the Pins in the Pin Chamber. Drilling
the Driver, Control Line or Drilling to Open, etcetera.
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Drilling to Unlock the IC
If you want to drill the Interchangeable Core to Unlock the Lock, I
would recommend drilling lower and closer to the Plug.
The Lock would be Unlocked, but you would not have a Core Key.
The Core Key is very important, especially if you are to work on
more than one IC.
Sometimes you will find yourself drilling and re-drilling some
Cores, over and over. The hole you drill gets bigger and Bigger and
BIGGER and oh boy what a mess.
Just take it slow and easy and you will be all right.
BEST
To Drill The
Core To Unlock
The Lock,
Drill Here
Word
Best
Top of Plug
Everything does not work perfect every time.

You will have good jobs & bad jobs.
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Broken Key Extraction

The Key Grooves themselves are helpful for a Key Extraction.
A Key Extraction is performed when the Bow of a Key has broken off
and the Blade of the Key or tip of the Key is left behind in the
Keyway.
Sometimes the tip of broken Key is so far down inside the Keyway
that you must either dismantle the Lock or drill the Lock out
rendering it useless.
If the tip can be seen, there is a good indication that it may be
Extracted. Toothpicks, bobby pins, paper clips along with other
goodies may have to be extracted from a Key way. Wax too!
Supposedly someone was trying to Impression a Key. I laugh when I
tell these episodes.
Some pieces such as tooth picks may be pushed through the Lock and
out the other side. However, on some Locks such as Arrow that come
with a little Dust Disc at the rear of the Plug. If this Dust Disc is
in place, one may not be able to push the debris through and out the
other side.
I permanently remove this Dust Disc when I install or work on this
type of Lock.
This piece is actually of little value, except to the manufacturer.
I once used a Dremel type tool to drill an extremely small hole in
the middle of the Cross Section of a broken Key which was down the
Keyway, in an in column ignition switch ( a ten system Ford ).
After I drilled the hole in the center of the broken Key cross
section, I then screwed in an Extractor and removed the broken piece.
It almost was not worth the time and aggravation.
The type of Extractor shown below is threaded down the groove of the
Key to be Extracted. Then a good solid tug, or two, or three is
needed.
I might use vise grips to hold the Extractor itself and discard the
fancy handle. The tips are replaceable.
Some are stored in the vice type tool itself.
Extraction tool sets are yet another way Extractors are available.
You will find them all useful.
BROKEN KEY EXTRACTOR
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When the tip is extracted you may put the Bow and tip together and
Create A New Key From A Broken Key.
Where the two pieces joined together, may not copy on a Key Machine
correctly.
This is where you might have to file using your magnification
glasses.
Maybe even a little Impressioning is needed..
BROKEN KEY EXTRACTOR SET
If the Bow of the Key is unavailable, you may line up the broken tip
and the new Blank on your Manual Key Machine and duplicate what you
can.
Without a Shoulder to gauge the Blank , you will have a small
problem.
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A Broken Key Extraction
An Abus Discus Lock and the Broken Key Extractor
An ABUS Discus Padlock has had one of its working keys broken off
inside the keyway.
The key is broken off flush with the plug face.
There is not much to work with. This is where most people will Push
and Probe the broken key possibly pushing the broken tip deeper into
the lock. Paper clips are used
and other objects until the key
and or keyway is damaged.
The broken piece could not be
removed until the Keyway was in
the up right position. The
shackle was in an open position.
I first used a small pair of vice
grips in order to grab the open
shackle and swing it into a close
position.
Figure #1
The ABUS lock may be seen with

the broken tip inside the keyway.
And a set of keys with one
working key.
The Broken Key Exrtactor is on

the lower right of our picture
and the extractor tip is on the
left. The Extractor tips are
stored inside the body of the
Broken Key Extractor Tool. Figure
#2.
Figure #2
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The Keyway is lubricated well with a light lubricant. After the
extractor tip is inserted and tightened into the Extractor Vice type
tool, we use it as a probe type tool in order to attempt to pull the
broken key from the key way.
I actually used two extractors in order to remove the broken piece.
I probed with one at the top of the Keyway and one at the bottom of
the keyway. I probed each extractor toward each other and pried
upward.
Figure #3
I used two extractor tips one at the top of the keyway and one at
the bottom of the keyway. I probed and lifted. Figure #3.
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If that proves un-eventful, try screwing the extractor tip down the
key and keyway. There is usually an entrance of some kind. Try
pulling the tip out in this fashion. Figure #4.
Figure #4
Probe and pull. Lift and probe. Figure #5.
Figure #5
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Probe and pull. Lift and probe. Figure #6.
Figure #6
The end result Hopefully is the

broken key tip in your hand. Figure #7.
Figure #7
This is a good thing. Figure #8.
Figure #8
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Cutting a Key From a Broken Key

With the manual Key Machine turned off.
To gauge the extracted piece and new Blank by the tip, put the tip
of the extracted original Key in the guide vice so that the tip of
the extracted piece sticks out a little.
Place the Blank in the cutting wheel vice so that it sticks out a
little.
Both Keys should be flat to the bottom of their vices.
Then clamped lightly.
Move the jaws over as if you were going to copy and cut the Keys.
The tip of the duplicating Blank should just touch the cutting
wheel.
As the duplicating Blank is touching the cutting wheel, the
extracted original Key tip should also be touching the guide tip. If
one tip touches before the other, loosen this vise and move the Key
tip over until both tips touch the guide tip and cutting wheel at the
same time.
Every Locksmith is Either Part Machinist or Knows One.
You should be aware of the many tools that are needed in this trade.
My practice was and still is to purchase at least one new tool a
week.
When ever I place a Lock order, I am sure to purchase a tool at the
same time.
Whether it is a drill bit, WD40, chisel or a spring at the local
hardware store.
Or a unique Locksmith tool that is special ordered hard to find (if
you can even get it), you need to keep building your shop and
purchasing tools and information.
I have purchased Key machines in the thousands of dollars and
assorted hand tools and books in the hundreds of dollars each.
Out of necessity I have invented tools that I have won prizes for in
international contests.
You must be creative. Your efforts will be worth it.
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Protecting the Home And Business
With Knob Sets, Deadbolts and a Proper Installation

A quality Knob Set installed on each door is the first line of
mounted physical defense for a Residence or Business.
The Knob should be mounted on the door correctly and be properly
functioning before installing a Deadbolt.
The Finish and Function of the Hardware should be considered when
installing the Security Hardware.
Both installations of Knobs and Deadbolts are basically the same and
usually the Knobs are already in place on the door.
The Door Knob or Knobs must be working and Latching correctly before
Boring holes and installing the Deadbolt or Deadbolts.
If they are not, everything will be off of alignment and you will
have installation problems.
We will start by checking the action and proper workings of a Knob
and then proceed with installing a Deadbolt.
Knob Set Mounting Height

The Knob Set mounting height from the floor should be measured from
the floor to the Knob Set. The standard Knob Set height is
approximately 36 from the floor and a Deadbolt approximately 42
from the floor. You should check the A.H.J. and A.D.A. for any
Commercial applications.
Try to maintain the same mounting height and Backset throughout your
hardware mounting. The consistent mounting height and Backset are
pleasing to the eye.
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Installing Door Knobs and Deadbolts
Knob Set & Deadbolt Installation Tools
1 Chisel
1/2 Chisel
1/4 Chisel
2 1/8 Hole Saw with Pilot Bit
1 Hole Saw / with Pilot Bit
15/16 Spade Bit
Color Wax Sticks / Optional
Drill, ( Sturdy With Side Handle )
for Hole Boring
Heavy Duty Extension Cord
Hammer
Measuring Tape
Pencil
Scribe, or Awl type Pick Tool
Tool Box
Optional
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Electric Socket and Lamp Adapters

Exterior Doors
Doors are available in four basic varieties;
Steel;
like those used on commercial doors.
Metal Sheathed;
Hollow core, foam filled, with the entire door covered with a sheet
metal.
Solid Core;
Particle board covered with veneer)
Hollow Core;
Not recommended for exterior doors. Very flimsy. A low cost door.
(I call these cardboard doors).
One should have good quality Doorknobs that function properly, on
all doors as well as quality Deadbolts installed.
* The Doorknobs must be working correctly before

installing Deadbolts.
Doors with Glass on or around the frame of the door, or the door
itself, should constitute a Double Cylinder Deadbolt.
Anyone can break the glass, reach in, and Unlock the door if a
Single Cylinder Deadbolt is used.
The type of doors which has two or three windows located near the
top are of less concern.
The Key should never be left in the inside Cylinder of a Double
Cylinder Deadbolt. Anyone can break the glass, reach in, and Unlock
the door to gain access.
If one is to install Double Cylinder Deadbolts, fire should be a
major concern.
If a Double Cylinder Deadbolt is used and fire is a concern, a Key
placed by the floor in a special location will help the situation.
All family members should be made aware of the location of this Key,
and
the Key is never to be used, except for an emergency.
Should a fire ensue, one may crawl on the floor and acquire the Key
from its concealment.
The exterior door, leading from the garage into the house, should
have an Entrance Knob installed on it regardless of an enclosed
garage with an overhead door. This is a flaw I have witnessed all too
often. Many times this door will have a Passage Set installed on it
instead of an Entrance Knob.
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Latches
The Latch is the part which moves in and out from the Knob Set to
Secure or free the Door. When in a secured position, the Latch rests
in the Strike Plate located in the door jamb. The latch should move
in and out freely and easily. If not, take the Knob Set apart, expose
the Latch and spray thoroughly with lubricant and check the Latch
movement again. If it is still not working correctly, remove the two
screws on the edge of the door and remove the Latch.
Sometimes a screwdriver pried against the bored Knobs Mounting Hole
and the Latch will push it out. Do not damage the door around the
bored Knobs Mounting Hole edge.
Some Latches after removing the two Door Edge screws are held in
place with Allen Screws from the Door Edge. You must use An Allen
Wrench and loosen these. They are set inside a bit. You must make
sure to use the correct size Allen wrench.
Then remove the Latch. (Lori Lock is one brand).
Either use a screw driver and flip the Latch as with a Deadbolt and
some Knobs, or you may assemble the Lock in your hand. Either way the
Latch should have smooth operation.
You will know right away if it is good or bad. It either has a
smooth operation or it does not. If not, replace the Latch or the
entire Lock Sets if you wish.
The parts, if you purchased the whole Lock Set piece by piece, are
more expensive than simply purchasing an entire Lock Set.
This was the best way I found to have extra parts on hand. Purchase
the whole Lock and when you need a part use it and charge for it. You
will end up with extra parts, but this is the nature of this work.
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Latch & Strike Nexus
The Door Knobs Latch should be seated correctly In the Strike.
Make sure the Doorknobs Latch Rod sits correctly On the Strike.
By this I mean:
The Latch should fall into the opening of the Strike, but the Latch
Rod (little round rod) that travels with and beside the Latch should
sit on top of the Strike when the door is closed.
Latch Rod Extended
Latch Rod
Pushed in / Sitting
on Strike
Strike Plate
Latch
Latch
Strike Plate
Latch in Strike
Plate Hole
With the Latch working in the correct manner as described above, you
should not be able to push the Latch in. It will be rigid.
Try it with the door open. Push the Latch in and notice how you can
spring it in and out. Now, push the Latch Rod in with a finger and
try and push the Latch in. If it is working correctly the Latch
should not move or have limited travel. If it does go inside its
housing, then the Latch should be replaced. If the Knob Sets Latch
does not have a Latch Rod then you should purchase a Knob Set which
does have this feature.
This action or failing of is what allows the Latch to be bypassed
with a charge card or similar material. The perpetrator simply slides
the card in somewhere opposite the Knob Set and Door Jamb
approximately where the Latch and Strike are located and slides the
charge card up and down and in and out. If the Latch Rod is not
seated correctly on the Strike the Latch may be retracted by the
plastic or flexible card and entry will be gained.
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If one finds the Latch Rod is missing, it usually has been broken
off on purpose so someone may gain entry at a future time using a
charge card or similar bypass device.
Another thing to look for when checking the operation of a Door
Knob and or deadbolt is for Hinge Play. If the Latch does not enter
the Strike correctly it may be due to the door sagging. A sagging
door may be caused by Hinge Play.
One way to check for Hinge Play is perform the following test.
Open the door and straddle the door by the middle of the door edge
and attempt to lift and drop the door up and down by the doors edge.
If the door may be felt rising and falling by the lifting and
dropping it may be due to the Hinge Screws coming out at the door
jamb, stripped hinge screws, and or the hinge Pin itself may be worn.
I must make a note here the hinges and screws on the door must also
be tight and secure in order for the locking devices to operate
correctly. The Door jamb itself must not shift and move. Everything
must be tight.
Watch the;
Hinges, Screws
and Hinge Pins
for movement.
Especially the
top Hinge which
bears all of the
weight.
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One may lift the door and attempt to tighten the hinge screws. If
the screws are stripped it is possible to insert a tooth pick or wood
wedge into the screw hole before reinserting the screw.
Thus giving the screw some Meat to bight into.
You need to fix this problem first in order to have all your door
hardware work correctly. Period.
If the door sags and or has Hinge Play his problem must be
corrected before we continue.
It is quite possible a carpenter or construction person is needed.
There is a point to where Locksmithing begins and ends. If you are
confident in replacing Door Jambs and Thresh holds please feel free
to do so.
After checking the door for Hinge Play and all is corrected and or
all is fine and you discover the Latch still does not enter the
strike correctly you may proceed with the following techniques.
You may have to readjust the Strike in order for the Latch Rod to
seat correctly. First eye ball the operation by opening and closing
the door while looking at the Latch, Latch Rod, and Strike operation.
If they are not operating correctly, proceed as follows.
You would remove the two screws which are holding the Strike in
place on the Door Jambs Edge. You may be able to just slide the
Strike into the new position. Use your marking awl or scribe and push
it into the wood firmly where you will put the new screws in creating
a Pilot Hole.
If you do not do this the screws will not go where you want and you
will make the old holes even larger. Tooth picks may be used to fill
some small holes, but then this reminds me of Mickey Mouse.
If the Strike does not fit in the already cut out area, you may have
to chisel out the Jamb area a little bit.
Mark around the Strike edge with a pencil and cut the area out with
a chisel. Always cut across the grain for the end cuts first.
By cutting the end cross cuts first the wood will not split all the
way up the door or Door Jamb. The cross cuts prevent the cut from
traveling.
Practice makes perfect.
After the Strike has been relocated try the doors Latch and the way
it seats. Keep adjusting the Strike if need be until it is right. The
Knob and Latch must Function correctly before adding a Deadbolt.
It all sounds real difficult but it actually is not hard at all.
Start with a basement door first and gain a little confidence.
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When purchasing a Doorknob or Deadbolt, remember that you usually
get what you pay for. If you purchase a $12.00 Doorknob that is
exactly what you purchased. And when you purchase a $60.00 Doorknob
that is exactly what you purchased.
There is a difference. Be aware.
Everyone should know how to work on their own Locks. It always
amazes me that people will spend all this money on an item such as a
house or vehicle and they know nothing about the Locking systems
which secure them. And then they pay me to come and work on their
Locks when they could have done it themselves.
It is very natural to have mechanical Locking systems.
In days of old a ring would be worn on the proper (correct) hand,
left or right. The special ring being worn, would be inserted into a
hole in the Castle wall or door. A type of Key.
If the ring was the correct ring and worn on the correct hand it
might not be lopped off. But if the Combination was wrong the AXE
wheedling guard would lop off the perpetrators hand. And ring.
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Door Knob and Deadbolt Installation

A Typical Installation:
I am going to start my Installation discussion with both Deadbolts
and Door Knobs only because the installation is the same.
The instructions here may be used for installing a Knob Set from
scratch or a Deadbolt.
* But remember to install a Deadbolt properly the Door Knobs must be
working correctly first.
The instructions are the same except for the installation height
from the floor.
The normal Back Set for a (Residential Backset) Deadbolt is 2" &
3/8" and 2" & 3/4" for a Commercial Back Set. The Back Set is the
distance from the edge of the door to the middle of the large hole
that the actual Lock Set is mounted in.
Most Knobs and Deadbolts come with an installing template of some
kind.
Basic Deadbolt and Door Knob Installation Template
Dotted Line Folded for

Door Edge
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The dotted line is where you fold the Installation template. The
smaller folded portion is what would be wrapped around the Door Edge
and the longer side wrapped around the door face.
The narrower portion of the Installation Template is used to mark
the center of the Door Edge for the proper door thickness and the
longer portion of the template is to mark the distance for the
correct Back Set. The template may be flipped up side down if need
be. And only the center points marked by pushing an awl type tool
into the point. To make sure that you scribed the marks square to the
door and each mark to each other (there are only two marks scribed).
The center of the Door Edge and the center of the correct Back Set)
After marking, slide the Installation Template down the door and
keeping it square and flush to the door, see if the two marks line up
with each other along the Installation Templates edge.
If not re-mark.
Some of the Inexpensive hardware Latches are adjustable from 2 3/8
to 2 3/4 and back again. This is nice in one respect, that you do
not have to have different size Latches in stock as with some
Manufacturers.
Mobile homes have thin exterior doors with a metal face inside and
outside.
The thin door dictates; a Drive in Deadbolt, or Drive in Latch,
versus a Standard Deadbolt, or Standard Latch. The Standard is the
type with which we must chisel the Door Edge face as in our
discussion.
You do not have to chisel for the Latch Face with a Drive In Latch.
However one must be aware that the Drive in Latch type is
available, and in assorted finishes, and sizes.
Tip:
When I am working on a door face or Door Edge I will stuff the tip
of my shoe under the bottom of the door in order to secure the door
and hold it steady as I work on the door.
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The Lock Set Mounting Hole and Door Preparation
The large Cross Bored Hole for the Residential Knob Set or Deadbolt
to be mounted in is not only 2 & 3/8 back (Back Set) from the edge
of the door, but it is 2 & 1/8 diameter.
This 2 & 1/8 " diameter hole is bored with a 2 & 1/8 Hole Saw. It
is bored using a Pilot Drill to guide it.
I like to bore the larger size 2 1/8 hole because you may install
other types of Deadbolts and or Knobs later should you wish.
Schlage uses a smaller mounting hole for the Deadbolts housing.
However: they provide an expansion ring which is used with the
Deadbolt to take up the space around the Deadbolt should the mounting
hole be bored to 2 & 1/8.
If you bore the smaller hole it is more difficult to switch to an
Arrow or other brand Lock later if you should desire to later. If
this is the case, the hole must be re-bored. This requires a special
hole Boring kit and is tricky. That is a lesson in itself. And if the
door has a steel face, forget trying to enlarge it practically.
Start with the bigger 2 1/8 hole.
Wooden doors may be corrected if bored wrong. A special jig, some
practice and experience is needed.
I bought a $400.00 Knob Set Boring kit. Worth its weight in gold
for Re-Boring.
The kit utilizes a Bit & Brace type unit which clamps to the door.
You may use the jig and bore the complete Knob Set and or Deadbolt
Mounting Holes from scratch or you may re-bore holes with it. I made
big money with this jig just Re-Boring holes. It utilizes manually
operated Spade Bits and brace.
You really can not correct someones poor hole Boring any other way.
I would charge $25 to $35 to re-bore an existing crooked hole.
The Boring jig is clamped in such a way that you do not need to stop
and drill from the other side of the door in order not to split the
wood. With this tool you simply bore straight through and out the
other side.
It will not splinter or tear the wood.
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A very simple jig to use, and the only way to do this type of ReBoring job. $$$.
Oh, you can not bore steel faced doors, wood or plastic only.
Moving on.....
Any Knobs, Deadbolts, and or other Security Hardware should be
mounted with the same Back Sets. It looks esthetically better.
If the Knob or Deadbolt appears to be closer to the edge of the door
than the other, they are.
They most likely have different Back Sets.
There is not much you can do. Just use the same specifications as
the existing hardware when repairing and installing the new hardware.
Try to keep everything uniform. It looks professional.
Most homes are 2 3/8 Backset and 03 (Brass). However; ranch houses
may utilize 26D (Brushed Stainless) and in Tulip not Ball or
Plymouth.
There was a builder in Framingham Massachusetts who installed Knob
Sets that were about 12 in from the edge of the door. A 12 Backset.
It looked to me like the Knobs were in the middle of the door and
the leverage was way off. The Latch would be a normal Commercial
Backset 2 3/4, but there was an extension connector attached to the
Knob Set Latch. This extension allowed the Knob Set to be mounted 12
in from the edge of the door.
I always wanted to acquire one of these special extensions for my
Locksmith arsenal, but I could not find them for sale anywhere.
And when one repaired a defective Knob Set the extension was needed
for the new Knob Set. It would be easy enough to make one though.
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Getting Prepared To Bore, Chisel and Prep the Door
First mark the door with the Deadbolt Installation Template

included with the Lock packaging.
You will make three marks.
You will not bore any holes until the two marks on the door are
made.
The two marks to be made with the template on the door are:
One mark is made for the hole which the Latch will be inserted into
from the edge of the door. Making up the ( Latch Set hole). The
Latch Hole will be drilled from the edge of the door 15/16 with a
Spade Bit. And then cut by chisel to receive the Latch plate. *Do
Not Cut for Drive in Deadbolts.
A mark is made where you will bore the large hole for the Lock Set
itself. This will be covered by the Escutcheon ( Rosette ). This is
called the Lock Set Mounting Hole. This will be marked from the
Door Edge either 2 & 3/8 or 2 & 3/4 ( the Backset ). Usually
bored with a 2 & 1/8 Hole Saw with a Pilot Bit. Cross bored
through the door.
This is a nice Hardware set. 03 or 26D.
Single Deadbolt
Entrance Knob Set

Plymouth Style
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Cross Boring the Lockset Mounting Hole
Step 1
The large hole for the Deadbolt will be cross bored first.
We will use our 2 3/8 Hole Saw with a Pilot Drill mounted in the
center. The Pilot Drill bit should protrude at least 1/2 or more
from the Hole Saw cutting face.
If the door has a steel face you may want to Center Punch first for
accuracy. The Center Punch will be where you seat the Pilot Bit.
Holding the drill straight and true (level), proceed to drill. Bore.
I have tried levels and other gizmos and gadgets on my drill in
order to keep it level, $$$. Forget it. Just hold the drill straight
and true and you will be fine. I have bored thousands of holes free
hand that were perfect without a hitch.
As the Pilot Bit enters the material you must hold on firmly to your
drill. I prefer a drill with a side handle on which to hang on to.
And variable speed is my favorite.
When the Pilot Drill sinks into the material and the Hole Saw grabs
the face of the mounting material, there will be a strong tug. I have
had my Pilot Drill bit snap off, so be ready. Rare, but it happened.
Safety goggles are suggested to protect your eyes.
I will bore with the Hole Saw until it cuts through the first steel
face. (If Boring a steel faced door).
If the door is wood continue Boring until the Pilot Bit pokes
through the other side of the door and Stop!
As I bore the Knob Set Mounting Hole I will stop every now and then
and look at the other side of the door. I do this in order to see if
the Pilot Drill is popping through the other side of the door. When
it does appear I stop drilling. The reason for stopping is;
If you continue to Bore the hole and the Hole Saw breaks through the
surface of the other side it WILL splinter the door and tear it up.
Remove the drill and using a Probe, Scribe Awl etc... Pick out the
steel face which is now inside the Hole Saw. It will prohibit you
from drilling any deeper if it is not removed. Be careful it is
extremely hot !
If you drop it, it will melt a carpet. I havent, but I know someone
who had this happen to them. The Client was very unhappy to say the
least.
Continue drilling straight and true. I then remove the drill and
proceed to bore from the other side of the door where the Pilot Drill
appeared. If the door is a steel faced door, Bore until the Hole Saw
breaks through the steel face.
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Remove the drill and using a Probe, Scribe Awl etc... Pick out the
steel face which is now inside the Hole Saw.
It will prohibit you from drilling any deeper if it is not removed.
I then proceed to drill out the hole until I have the hole plug
free.
With a wood door it is only necessary to drill as deep as when the
Pilot Bit appears and then Bore the other side until the wood plug
pops out.
This two way Cross Boring prevents the Hole Saw from splintering the
door face as it pops out of the door. If one was to perform a
straight through hole Boring.
You should stop when you see the Pilot Drill bit emerging and drill
from the other side.
The Latch Hole

Step 2
The (15/16 Spade Bit) Latch Hole is bored from the center of the
Door Edge to, and into the cross bored Knob Set Mounting Hole.
Hold your drill straight and true at your hip and bore the mark you
made with the installation template.
As you bore through the door you will see that it pops out in the
middle of the Cross Way Bored
2 & 1/8 " Lock Set Mounting Hole. (the large hole). It has a tearing
effect when it pops through, and that is all right.
Keep the drill straight and true.
The Latch Hole In A Wood Door Edge Will Be Bored With A

Spade Bit That Is 15/16" In Diameter .
If the door is steel, a 15/16 Spade Bit will be of no use.

You will have to use a 1 Hole Saw with a Pilot Bit.
You would bore again as you would for a steel face door. Stopping
and removing the steel piece before continuing with the hole Boring.
Sometimes only foam or insulation are present and you will be on
your way to the Lock Set Mounting Hole and mounting the Lock Set in
good speed.
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With Schlage Latches you must continue through with your 15/16
Spade Bit and continue across the cross bored Knob Set Mounting Hole.
Continue to drill about 1/2 into the other side of the Knob Set
Mounting Hole. This 1/2 will allow the longer Schlage Latch to fit
properly.
If there is glass present on the door opposite where the extended
Schlage Latch Hole will be bored, the glass may be shattered by the
3/4 long tip of the 15/16 Spade Bit.
To remedy this I grind the 3/4, 15/16 Spade Bit tip down to about
1/4. A tip from JJ.
I still maintain the triangular tip. It is just 1/2 shorter. In

this way if you are careful and need to drill across the Knob Set
Mounting Hole and there is glass you may. Do so carefully.
15/16 Spade Bit Tip ground down from
This to This
After the doors, Latch and Knob Set Mounting Holes are bored, you
will move on to the Door Jamb.
Sharp tools are the rule
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Latch Retaining Hole or Latch Keeper Hole
Step 3
At this point you would use your dowel type marking tool to mark the
Door Jamb.
The third hole is made on the Door Jamb itself. This is marked with
your Dowel type marking tool and will be drilled to receive the
Latch or Deadbolt and cut for the Strike. The dowel tool will be
inserted into your previously drilled Latch Hole from the Door Edge
with the door open.
Mark the Door Jamb edge where the Latch Retaining Hole will be and
bore a 15/16 " hole.
To mark the Door Jamb for a Latch Retaining Hole, I use a Strike
Marking tool.
This dowel type tool is made by several companies and it is used for
accurately marking the edge of the doors Jamb.
In the next few steps I use a set of three specialty tools to aid me
in the prepping process.
Dowel Door Edge Marker

The first tool I use is shaped like a large wooden dowel. It is made
of aluminum and is pointed at one end.
The door should be open and you are straddling the door looking at
its edge, straight on. The Dowel Marker is inserted
( pointed end out ) in the predrilled Latch Hole.
1 ) Dowel Type Hole Marker
The dowel type hole marker is 15/16 in diameter and will slide
Right in the previously drilled Latch Hole. Remember to face The
pointy tip out toward the Edge of the door.
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If it appears to be at an angle Either pointed up or down you Should
try to re-bore the 15/16 Door Edge hole again.
Trying to make the hole straight. Do not go over board.
(Over Bored, that is a Pun).
* Note. If the door is a steel door, be careful not to drop the Dowel
Tool down a hollow door. If the door is a hollow steel door, close
the door as you would to mark for the Latch Hole. And eye balling
into the cross bored hole use an awl to mark the door jamb where the
center of the Latch Hole should be.
Push the dowel type tool tip in past the edge of the wooden door.
The Dowel Marker should be in such a way that when you close the
door, the Dowel Marker is not protruding out the edge of the door,
marking or damaging the Door Jamb when the door is closed.
The door is then shut tight. If you are installing a Knob Set you
are holding the door firmly shut. Use a 1 screw driver and through
the Lock Set Mounting Hole, push the Dowel Marker into the edge of
the Jamb.
The door is then opened and the dowel tool removed.
Examine the Door Jamb edge.
The Dowel Marker should have left a mark on the Jamb. A small dimple
from its pointed tip..
The dimple mark is where you would place the tip of your 15/16
Spade Bit and drill straight in. When you reach the hollow area
your through.
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Strike Marker
Using your second tool, your Strike Marker insert the Strike Marker
for marking the Strike on the Door Jambs 15/16 hole. Hold the
Strike Marker straight and true.
Whack firmly several times with a hammer.
2) Strike Marker
is Shorter than the
Latch Cutter
Latch Cutter
Use the next tool, the Latch Cutter. This is placed in the 15/16
bored Latch Hole in the edge of the door, whack this too with a
hammer a couple of good, strong blows.
3 ) Latch Cutter
is Longer than the
Strike Cutter
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The Chisel
Use a chisel and cut out the Jamb for the Strike.
I find that the chisel should be placed bevel side up from the bored
hole. From this position the chisel should be placed for the cut
about 1/16 deep at the edge of the bored hole.
Usually one good whack will take the chunk out neatly right up to
your chiseled cross cut.
Cross Cut
Chisel 1/16 Deep
Chisel
15/16 Hole
Then use your chisel and cut out the edge of the door where the
Latch will be inserted.
After you have chiseled both square areas out, re-bore the two
15/16 holes ( one on the Door Edge and one on the Door Jamb ) with a
1" Hole Saw. Just enough to enlarge them. This will allow the Latch
to be inserted easily and the Latch to go into the Strike with ease.
This is especially true for the Deadbolts.
After the Latch is inserted, the Latches Tail Piece connecting hole
should be in the middle of the Deadbolt or Knob Set Mounting Hole.
Now mount the Strike.
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Wooden Doors Only
Door Jamb
Dowel Marker
Makes Mark Here
on Jamb
Deadbolts
Only
Dowel
Marker
Inserted
Here
15/16
Spade Bit Hole
Door
15/16
Spade Bit Hole
The larger Strike

Cutter is used on the
Door Jamb to mark
where the Door Jamb
is to be chiseled for
the Strike Plate.
Bore this hole first

Usually 2 1/8 diameter
Backset
2 3/8 or 2 3/4 etc...
The smaller cutter

the
Latch Cutter
is used on the
door edge, to mark
where the door is
to be chiseled to
receive a Deadbolt
or knob set
*Note*
Not used for drive
in Deadbolts.
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Cross Boring the Lockset Mounting Hole Step 1
Safety goggles or glasses
are suggested to protect your
eyes. The door should be
closed.
The large hole for the
Deadbolt will be cross bored
first. We will use our 2 3/8
Hole Saw with a Pilot Drill
mounted in the center. The
Pilot Drill bit should
protrude at least 1/2 or
more from the Hole Saw
cutting face. If the door
has a steel face you may want
to Center Punch first for
accuracy. The Center Punch
will be where you seat the Pilot Bit. Holding the drill straight and
true (level) proceed to drill or bore. I have tried levels and other
gizmos and gadgets on my drill in order to keep it level, $$$.
Forget it. Just hold the drill straight and true and you will be
fine. I have bored thousands of
holes free hand that were
perfect without a hitch. As the
Pilot Bit enters the material
you must hold on firmly to your
drill. I prefer a drill with a
side handle on which to hang on
to. And variable speed is my
favorite.
When the Pilot Drill sinks into
the material and the Hole Saw
grabs the face of the mounting
material, there will be a strong
tug. I have had my Pilot Drill
bit snap off, so be ready. Rare,
but it happened.
Continue drilling straight and true.
I will bore with the Hole Saw until it cuts through the first steel
face. (If Boring a steel faced door).
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After you have cut through the steel face stop drilling, remove the
drill and using a Probe, Scribe Awl etc... if you were drilling a
steel faced door, remove the steel face which is now inside the Hole
Saw. It will prohibit you from drilling any deeper if it is not
removed. Be careful it is extremely hot! If you drop it, it will melt
a carpet. If the door is wood continue Boring until the Pilot Bit
pokes through the other side of the door and Stop! As I bore the Knob
Set Mounting Hole I will stop every now and then and look at the
other side of the door. I do
this in order to see if the
Pilot Drill is popping through
the other side of the door. When
it does appear I stop drilling.
The reason for stopping is;
If you continue to Bore the
hole and the Hole Saw breaks
through the surface of the other
side of the door it WILL
splinter the door and tear it
up.
Proceed to bore from the other
side of the door where the Pilot
Drill appeared. If the door is a
steel faced door, Bore until the
Hole Saw breaks through the
second steel face.
Remove the drill and using a
Probe, Scribe Awl etc... remove
the second steel face which is
now inside the Hole Saw. It will
prohibit you from drilling any
deeper if it is not removed. I
then proceed to drill out the
hole until I have the hole
plug free.
With a wood door it is only necessary to drill as deep as when the
Pilot Bit appears, move the drill to the other side of the door and
then Bore the other side until the wood plug pops out. This two way
Cross Boring prevents the Hole Saw from splintering the door face as
it pops out of the door. If one was to perform a straight through
hole Boring.
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The Latch Hole Step 2
The (15/16 Spade Bit) Latch
Hole is bored from the center
of the Door Edge to, and into
the already bored, cross
bored Knob Set Mounting Hole.
Hold your drill straight and
true at your hip and bore the
mark you made with the
installation template.
As you bore through the door
you will see your spade bit
pop out in the middle of the
Cross Way Bored 2 & 1/8 "
Lock Set Mounting Hole. (the
previously bored 2 1/8 large
hole). It has a tearing
effect when it pops through into the previously bored 2 1/8 large
hole, and that is all right.
Keep the drill straight and true.
If the door is steel, a 15/16 Spade Bit will be of no use. You will
have to use a 1 Hole Saw with a Pilot Bit. You would bore again as
you would for a steel face door. After the face penetration, Stop and
remove the steel piece before continuing with the hole Boring.
Sometimes only foam or insulation are present and you will be on your
way to the Lock Set Mounting Hole and mounting the Lock Set in good
speed.
With Schlage Latches you must continue through with your 15/16
Spade Bit and continue across the cross bored Knob Set Mounting Hole.
Continue to drill about 1/2 into the other side of the Knob Set
Mounting Hole. This 1/2 will allow the longer Schlage Latch to fit
properly.
If there is glass present on the
Schlage Latch Hole will be bored,
3/4 long tip of the 15/16 Spade
To remedy this I grind the 3/4,
1/4.
door opposite where the extended

the glass may be shattered by the
Bit.
15/16 Spade Bit tip down to about
I still maintain the triangular tip, it is just 1/2 shorter. In

this way if you are careful and need to drill across the Knob Set
Mounting Hole and there is glass you may. Do so carefully.
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15/16 Spade Bit Tip ground down from
This to This
After the doors, Latch and Knob Set Mounting Holes are bored, you
will move on to the Door Jamb.
Latch Retaining Hole or Latch Keeper Hole Step 3
The third hole is made on
the Door Jamb itself.
The door is closed
completely and the Knobset
should be functioning
correctly and latched.
* Before drilling into the
door jamb make sure there are
no alarm contacts on the jamb
which may have concealed
wires run inside the jamb.
The awl tool will be
inserted into your previously
cross bored 2 1/8 hole and
extended down the drilled
Latch Hole. Aligning the awl
so it is centered in the middle of the latch hole, mark the Door Jamb
edge directly in the center where the Latch Retaining Hole will be
located. Remove the awl and open the door. The dimple mark on the
door jamb edge is where you would place the tip of your 15/16 Spade
Bit and drill straight in. Bore a 15/16" hole. When you reach the
hollow area behind the door jamb you are through.
If the hole appears to be bored at an angle either angled up or
down you should try to re-bore the 15/16 Door Edge hole again
attempting to make the hole straight.
Do not go over board. (Over Bored, that is a Pun).
The Strike Plate Location Step 4
Place the Strike Plate upon the hole and scribe around it with a
pencil.
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The Latch Face Location Step 5
Slide the Latch into the door edge hole and scribe around the Face
Plate with a pencil.
The Chiseling Step 6

Cross Cut First
Always cut across the grain

Chisel 1/16 Deep
for the end cuts first. By
cutting the end cross cuts first
15/16 Hole
Chisel
the wood will not split all the
way up the door or door jamb. The
cross cuts prevent the cut from
traveling.
Cross Cut First
Use a chisel and cut out the
Jamb for the Strike Plate. I find
that the chisel should be placed
bevel side down, toward the bored
hole. From this position the chisel
should be placed for
the cut about 1/16 deep at the edge of the bored hole.
Usually one good whack will take the chunk out neatly right up to
your chiseled cross cut. Then use your chisel and cut out the edge of
the door where the
Latch will be inserted.
After you have chiseled
both square areas out, rebore the two 15/16 holes
(one on the Door Edge and
one on the Door Jamb) with
a 1" Hole Saw. Just enough
to enlarge them.
This will allow the Latch
to be inserted easily into
the door and for the Latch
itself to go into the
Strike with ease. This is
especially true for the
Deadbolts and Drive in
Latches. After the Latch is
inserted, the Latches Tail Piece Connecting Hole should be in the
middle of the Deadbolt or Knob Set Mounting Hole.
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Now mount the Strike Plate.
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Deadbolts
Deadbolts of quality should be installed in all exterior doors. A
quality Deadbolt such as Arrow or Schlage.
Stay away from the KwikSet, Dexter and other brands if you can.
The Arrow and Schlage Deadbolts both have a bolt or Latch that
extends one inch when thrown. Both Locks contain no plastic. This
makes them easier to work with.
Both are made extremely well.
A Single Cylinder Deadbolt is a Deadbolt that uses a Key to Un-Lock
and Lock it from the outside, and a Thumb Turn to Un-Lock and Lock it
on the inside. It is usually used on a door made of wood or steel
that has no glass mounted on it or on either side of it.
The three panes of glass that are mounted sometimes on the top of
the door, are not of great concern.
You can not reach down and Un-Lock the door.
There are also Remote Control Deadbolts that use Infra Red
Transmitters to Latch and Un-Latch the Lock. The transmitter is
similar to that used to Lock and Un-Lock ones vehicle.
A Double Cylinder Deadbolt is mounted on a door that has glass on
the door or around the door on either side., Or a door that you
wanted: To use a Key on the inside and the outside to Lock and UnLock the door.
Example: a door in between two separate Apartments.
Case History:
Once, in Blackstone Massachusetts, the town administrator did not
want the chief of police
(I wonder why?) to be able to pass through at the end of the hall.
Upon his request we temporarily installed a Double Cylinder
Deadbolt.
Later we changed it to a Communicating door Lock.
Fire was always a serious consideration and emergency Egress
abounded.
There are several considerations when installing a Double Cylinder
Deadbolt.
A Double Cylinder Deadbolt should never have the Key left in the
inside cylinder. Some people leave the Key in it for convenience of
Locking or Un-Locking the door from the inside. With the Key left in
the inside Cylinder , anyone could then break the glass, reach in and
Un-Lock the Deadbolt. As with a Thumb Turn.
Therefore defeating the very purpose for the Double Cylinder
Deadbolt.
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Fire and Deadbolts
Fire is always a concern.
If a fire should arise you would need a Key to Un-Lock the Double
Cylinder Deadbolt on the door. A Key would then be kept near the door
for an emergency. It would have to be kept close to the floor in case
of smoke. You then would be able to find the Key while crawling on
the floor.
The Key placed in it's special spot would then never be touched.
When the Key is left in it's special spot, it must be located far
enough away from the door so that it could not be reached by
someones arm or say even a coat hanger from the outside.
The normal Back Set for a residential Deadbolt is 2 & 3/8 " and 2 &
3/4 " for commercial applications.
The installation for a Deadbolt is the same for a Knob.
The holes are bored the same .
The Dead Bolt is usually mounted above the Knob Rosette,
several inches to six or more inches.
from
The Deadbolt should be high enough that should you Un-Lock the
Deadbolt with a ring of Keys, they will not scratch the Knob below.
I hold the template that came from a Knob box on end , on top of the
Knob Rosette. I use the template in this way for the height from the
Knob. I then mark the door for Deadbolt height.
I have found that a good height from the Knob Rosette to the
Deadbolt is approximately the length of the template paper.
Another reason I like to mark the Deadbolt a little high is that I
also like to distribute the area of protection covered between the
Knob and Deadbolt over a larger area.
I then use the template the correct way, as in the Knob
installation, and mark the door for hole Boring..
Hole Saws Should Be Bought Several At Time

Hardware stores do not stock many of the Hole Saws. If you get to
purchase your 2 1/8 Hole Saw ask for two.
They are very hard to come by. Carpenters, plumbers, electricians,
builders are just some of the people who by them in quantity.
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Changing the Hand of Door

Deadbolts
This is the technique that will separate those who know what they
are doing from those who do not.
Usually when you see or come across a Doorknob and or Deadbolt that
is installed upside down it is because the original Installer did not
know how to change the Hand of Door. The Deadbolt would only operate
the Latch one way. And since the Deadbolt would only work the Latch
correctly when it was installed up side down that is how it was
installed. It is very easy to over come this problem and make things
right.
Here is the secret.
With the door opened and straddled between your legs hold the
Deadbolt Cylinder and housing, which will be on the outside, in the
appropriate hand. Hold the Lock away from the door face but in the
correct position. Now with your other hand turn (rotate ) the Tail
Piece up and Away from you.
If the Out Side Deadbolt were in your right hand as pictured
below, you would turn the Tail Piece as viewed from the back of the
Lock Counter Clockwise.
In Side
Out Side
Key
Door
Edge
Deadbolt
Housing
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If the Out Side Deadbolt were in your left hand as pictured below,
you would turn the Tail Piece as viewed from the back of the Lock
Clockwise, Away from you.
Key
Out Side
In Side
Door
Edge
Deadbolt
Housing
Now repeat the process with the inside Deadbolt Cylinder and
housing.
If the In Side Deadbolt were in your right hand as pictured below,
Counter Clockwise, Away from you.
Out Side
Door
Edge
In Side
Key or Thumb
Turn
Deadbolt
Housing
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If the In Side Deadbolt were in your left hand as pictured below,
Clockwise Away from you.
Key or Thumb
Turn
Out Side
In Side
Door
Edge
Deadbolt
Housing
The two Tail Pieces usually have a specific shape and they only will
fit together one way.
This Turning The Tail Piece Away From You will work every time.
Put the appropriate housings on either side of the door and assemble
them fitting the Tail Pieces together through the Latches Tail Piece
connector. If the two Tail Pieces do not fit together, one of the
Tail Pieces is turned incorrectly.
If the Latch does not operate correctly or on one side and not the
other, check the Tail Pieces.
The Keyways of the Knob Sets and Deadbolt Cylinders should have the
Pins on the upper side.
In other words the Keys Cuts should be up.
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In this way dirt, dust and debris will not contaminate the Lock as
bad with the Pins and Springs in the top. A storm door protecting all
is even better.
If one was to Re-Key an Arrow Deadbolt they will find a flat, round
piece of metal underneath the Tail Piece. This Dust Plate is to keep
out dust.
I presume that in real dusty environments it works great, but where
I was reared in the north, I would remove it.
The pranksters and the like would stick a tooth pick into the Keyway
to prohibit the insertion of a Key.
With the Dust Plate removed it was a sure bet to push the tooth pick
through and out the back of the plug.
With the dust cover in place you were destined to drill.
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Changing the Hand of Door
Door Knobs
Door Knobs do not have Tail Pieces that need to be turned to change
the Hand of Door. Instead the Up Side Down Knob and Plug need to be
removed and reinstalled Up Right.
With KwikSet Knobs there are two choices;
Either use a Kwikset Nose Puller to pull the Nose and Plug directly
out and then simply turn them over so that they are Up Right or;
You will need to remove the two knob Set screws, remove the Knob,
remove the center drive rod, drive out the Nose and then turn the
Nose over and install it to the Up Right position.
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Lets Take a Closer Look At Handing a Kwikset Lock
Kwikset Nose Puller
Kwikset utilizes a completely different re-Keying Process than all

of the other Locks. There are two different types of tools for
rekeying this type of lock. One of the tools is a flat piece of steel
which is jambed into the nose of the lock from the rear after the
lock has been completely disassembled.
The other tool is shown here. This tool costs ten times as much as
the first flat tool mentioned, but it is worth; ten times the money,
time and agrivation.
Remember to spray lube everything well.
Keeping the Tool Kit Tidy:
Picture 1
I keep my Kwikset Nose Removal
Tool in a small square plastic
container with a lid. In this way
the unit is complete, intact and
ready for service. Picture 1.
The plastic film vile seen to
the left contains extra Kwikset
Key Replacement tips. I attempted
to purchase extra Key Tips and
beside the tips being $14 each.
The Distributors Never had any in
stock so I made my own.
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We removed and rekeyed the Deadbolt as usual as seen in Picture 2
and Picture 3.
Picture 2
Picture 3
The Kwikset Tool with Special Key Tip is inserted into the Doorknobs
keyway deeply. Close up views in Pictures 4,5 and 6.
Picture 4
Picture 5
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Picture 6
* Note the extra large Escutcheon
the Door Knob is mounted with. Most
likely the bored hole underneath is
butchered, thus the camouflage. The
knob is old and discolored and the
door splitting and in rough shape.
After the tip with threaded rod is inserted into the knobs keyway
the winged driver is threaded on and tightened down Picture 7 and
Picture 8. The tip must be pushed in deeply into the keyway in order
for the tool to work correctly.
Picture 7
Picture 8
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The winged driver is threaded down until the Nose of the knob is
felt popping out of the knob. Picture 9 and Picture 10.
Picture 9
Picture 10
In some cases I have found the clips are torn completely from the
body of the lock shell and the lockset is useless without an extra
shell in ones arsenal. It would be easier to replace the whole unit.
The corrosion and rust will decay the lock set inside.
Picture 11 and Picture 12 show the Nose of the Kwikset Lock Popping
out.
Picture 11
Picture 12
The winged driver is now backed all the way off and the main housing
removed. As seen in Picture 13.
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Picture 13
The Kwikset Key Tip is retained by the Top Pins

in order to continue. The kit should have a tool
lift the top pins out of the way and extract the
extraction tool or even a diamond Pick may work.
manipulated up one by one and the tip extracted.
Picture 15.
and must be removed

which is used to
Kwikset Tip. An
The top pins are
Picture 14 and
I have found sometimes the special tip can not be removed due to its
being worn and the tip of the special tip rounds. It gets hung up in
the Pin Chambers.
You must then remove the cap of the Cylinder. The Cylinder Cap may
be seen in Picture 16. Once the cap, Springs and Top Pins have been
removed a pointed/sharp object may be used to probe down into the Pin
Chamber and attempt to remove the Kwikset Tips burr which is
prohibiting the tip from being removed from the Cylinder.
Picture 14
Picture 15
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Picture 16
The entire process (minus Re-Keying) takes one minute to pull the
nose and another minute to extract the tip.
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KwikSet Nose Removal Tool
This section will discuss the Flat Tool mentioned in the previous
section for removing the Kwikset Nose.
Although I had made several special Kwikset Tips for the
previously discussed Kwikset Nose Puller, my tip on this job
encountered the snagged chamber again. I had to disassemble the
lockset and remove the retaining cap and dump all of the contents out
in order to get at the stuck tool and empty Pin Chambers. After
removing the Pins and Springs I found several pins still caught in
the chambers from the salty sea air and corrosion. This area here in
North Carolina is a very caustic enviroment.
After finally removing all of the Pins I was able to probe the stuck
tip enough to free it and remove it from the plug. Projects,
projects.
I replaced the tip with a new one, only to have the roll pin which
retains the special tip rip out of the drilled hole.
I did not have time to mess with it. I used my back up Flat Tool
which I will show you here. It takes some banging and rough work to
accomplish the goal but it can be done. In this case it was a real
trouble Saver.
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A view of the Kwikset Knob removed

from the door.
This view allows us to see the shaft running

down the center of the lockset with a foot at
the bottom rsting on a platform.
The center shaft is turned so the Foot is

in line with the mounting screw, mounting
shaft.
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Keeping the Shafts Foot in line with the post,

you will find under the mounting platform a
disc. If you use a small screw driver you will
find you can push this disc in against a spring.
If you were to push the Spring and Disc in,
while keeping the Foot Straight in line with the
screw post, you will find the center shaft may
be lifted up and out of the unit.
Sometimes a little coaxing of the foot with

small flathead screwdriver will help as
well.
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The
shaft removed.
A closer look at the Removal Tool. The straight end could have been
used in order to push the disc and spring in.
The U shaped end will be inserted into our lockset. The U is

what will contact the clips on the lock shell causing them to release
the nose.
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The U shaped end may be seen ready

to be inserted into the cavity left
from the removal of the shaft.
The tool is inserted at an angle so
as to accommodate the tight fit. As
the tool is inserted, the tool is
then turned placing each of its two
narrow edges parallel to the screw
mounting posts.
I may be seen here

banging the tool and unit
against the pavement.
The tool has un-clipped
the nose and the nose has
been driven up and out
into my hand.
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The nose is clearly in my hand and the tool

may be seen protruding from the knobset body.
Notice the U shaped end in relation to the
Lock Shell Clips. It pinches them in, in order
for the clips to release the nose.
A view of inside the knob with the

cylinder removed.
You can see where the two clips on the
side of the Lock Shell clip and grab
the
The knob housing. If you place the tool
with the U shape toward the Shell
Clips you will get an idea of how the
tool pinches the clips together thus
releasing it.
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You know what to do with this.

Be nice now. Re-Key it.
All of this mentioned and taught here is the reason why one finds
Kwikset locks installed Upside Down the Key Cuts down and not up.
The installer did not know how or was incapable of doing so.
There is a method and the correct tools must be used. Period.
The nose needs to be removed and inserted back into the knobset
right side up. Thus changing the hand of knob
All one need do is simply pop the nose back into the knobset
correctly. It is up to the individual as to how they removed it.
Back to Basic Lock. If the unit is mounted upside down, dirt and
debris will enter into the Keyway and damage the springs and pins.
The lock will cease to function correctly if at all and Locksmithing
will be needed.
Kwikset Locks are not quick in any sense of the word and are
troublesome to work on. They are Cheap Locks.
Now if you run into a Titan Lock which is a Kwikset sister.
The knob is disassembled and the key is inserted and turned 90 in
order to remove the plug for service.
Arrow Door Knob

With an Arrow Door Knob the Knob must be Un-Locked. Use an awl to
poke the hole Wafer and remove the Knob and Plug. Then simply turn
them over so that they are Up Right and poking the Wafer re-install.
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Schlage Door Knob
A Schlage Door Knob is the same as above, but you must either have a
working Key or Pick the Lock to the two Oclock or ten Oclock
position in order to poke the hole Wafer. Repeat to install.
Lever Handle Locks
Lever Handle Locks use the same Installation Holes and Boring and
usually utilize a Key to change the Hand.
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Door Knob Installation

A Typical Installation
When installing Knobs the Jamb Strike Plate has a curl that wraps
around the frame corner. This is what receives the Knobs Latch as the
door is swung shut. You must mark and cut these taking care in doing
so.
Follow the instructions that come with the Knob. They are fairly
simple to understand.
After the Knob is installed, you may proceed to the Deadbolts.
I prefer to install all the Knobs first.
I make sure all of the Knobs are working correctly and then I
proceed to the Deadbolts.
An Entrance Knob, is a Knob that uses a Key to gain entry and has a
button to Lock and Un-Lock the door.
Many a door, inside a garage has been fitted with only a Passage
Knob. Look for them and you will see them.
This is a very bad choice of Knob.
A Passage Knob Set would be used on a closet door in a house.
You just turn the Knob to open the door.
No Key is needed, nor are there any buttons to Lock or Un-Lock the
door.
Any door that leads outside should have an Entrance Knob installed
in it.
Many garages have windows in them. Either on the overhead doors or
on the building it self.
Basement doors that are located going up to the bulkhead or leading
outside should have a Deadbolt and Entrance Knob installed for added
Security measures.
Many Clients of mine request a Deadbolt and Entrance Knob installed
on the basement door leading down the stairs to the basement from the
kitchen or hall. You want to be careful while securing a house with a
basement not to create a Trap.
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In this case I am referring to the following:
By adding Double Cylinder Deadbolts to the basement doors and a
Single Deadbolt at the top of the stairs with the Lock face on the
basement side you have in a sense created a trap and a possible
dangerous situation.
If someone was to drop down through a basement window well, they
would find themselves trapped in the basement without a way out. The
basement window is too high and the perpetrator can not contort their
body backwards and slide out.
The basement door has a double Deadbolt they can not go out that
way, so the only way out is at the top of the stairs through the
kitchen or main hall. They will either kick their way through the
Single Deadbolted Door or wait until an unsuspecting victim opens the
door.
After the door is marked where the Deadbolt is to be installed. The
2 1/8 diameter hole is cross bored through the door. Figure #1.
The drill is held at a right angle to the face of the door.
Figure #2. Figure #3.
Figure #1
Figure #2
The Pilot Bit has poked through the face of the door. Figure #4
The Hole Boring Procedure is now stopped. And the Holesaw removed
from the door. If the door is metal the first metal door face which
we bored through is retained inside the 2 1/8 Hole Saw. This piece
of metal must be removed before we proceed.
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Figure #3
Figure #4
After the Piece is removed we continue our Cross Boring from the
other side of the door where the Pilot Bit Poked through. Wee will
use this hole to guide our Pilot Bit and saw through the new door
face.
When the hole is bored through and the Hole saw removed the door
plug is removed from the hole saw.
We now mount up our 15/16 Spade Bit and bore in from the edge of
the door where we have previously marked. Figure #5.
The 15/16 Spade Bit Hole is Bored into the cross bored 2 1/8 Hole.
Figure #6.
Figure #5
Figure #6
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Figure #7
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Figure #8

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Beaufort NC. USA.
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There are many Different Types of Door Knobs

Entrance Function / Key to Lock and Un-Lock the outside, Thumb Turn
on the inside.
Plymouth Knob
Entrance Function
Closet Function / Key on outside always Locked, free Knob inside

never Locks.
Passage Function / no Key or Lock Either side, always free either
side.
Ball Knob
Passage Set
Privacy Function / Thumb Button on Inside, poke hole outside to gain

emergency entrance.
And many, many more Functions and Finishes are available.
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Handle Sets
These two Handle Sets would

be mounted almost the same
way as a Knob or Deadbolt.
The only difference is a
small screw hole must be
drilled through the door.
This is to hold the bottom of
the handle set down.
They come with a
Mounting Template.
Follow the instructions that come with the Lock Set. Use my
literature and enhancement videos and you will be all right.
Take your time and have confidence in your work and yourself.
Notice the Keyway is located in a Deadbolt mounted above the Handle

Set.
Two Sets of Holes are bored. One set of Holes for the Handle Set and
Latch and one set of holes for the Deadbolt.
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This particular Handle Set is an Odd Ball. The Key Locking
Mechanism is built into the Handle Set. Figure #A.
It is Not Re-Buildable nor could I find one to replace it.
Usually the Handle Set has the Locking Deadbolt installed above it.
The Latch is a special Latch. It may be extended by use of the Key
into a Deadbolt Position.
Figure #A
Figure #B
In Figure #B we can see the screw hole at the bottom of the Handle
Set used to hold the Handle Set to the door.
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Door Edge Shield
Sometimes called a Door reinforcer. This is a piece of metal that is
made for and wraps around the edge of a door thereby reinforcing it.
This plate may be used to aid in preventing a successful attack as
well as being used for repair. If the door is cracked vertically up
the Door Edge this shield may prevent the door from spreading apart
and the Lock not working correctly.
Cleaning Locks
You should never use cleaners, polishes, petroleum spirits or
abrasives to clean Knobs, Rosettes ( Roses ) Escutcheons. The Locks
protective coating will be damaged.
Keying Alike
For convenience the Knobs may be Keyed to one Key ( KA ) Keyed
Alike.
This means one Key fits all of the Locks in that particular group.
This can be accomplished if all of the Knobs have the same Keyway.
Some people like the Knobs and Deadbolts KA. Others do not like this
arrangement.
One Key fitting all the Locks is very convenient.
This is the way most residents are Keyed, Keyed alike.
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However if the Deadbolts and Knobs are Keyed different this can also
have a positive effect.
It is possible if this is the case, to leave a Deadbolt Un-Locked

and give a Key to the Door Knob to the baby sitter.
The sitter then could only gain entry to the Premise, when you leave
the Deadbolt Un-Locked.
Whenever you want to keep the party out , just Lock the Deadbolt.
Master Keying can also accomplish this.
For more hands on experience involving Master Keying, I recommend
reading and practicing. If you have a computer, programs are
available.
The same Re-Keying techniques may be implemented with residential,
industrial and commercial Locks.
You should try to refrain from leaving Keys outside .
Lubrication
Most Knobs come with factory lubrication already on them. Some times
white Lithium Grease .
Graphite should not be used at all.
When graphite powder is blown into the Keyway by means of a bulb
blower, this powder after contacting the liquid grease becomes thick
and gooey, like cement in some cases.
A very bad move.
You can tell when a Lock might have had graphite used in it . By the
black coat that comes off all over your hands. Your hands will be
black with dry lubrication.
Liz says the graphite powder is a mess maker.
Spray lubricants are your best all round lubricant. Bicycle chain
lubrication works well for Locks that will be exposed to the
elements.
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Commercial Steel and Industrial Doors

Industrial steel doors and frames require a little different
approach. I usually charge slightly more when I bore this type of
door and frame. The Latch or Deadbolt hole is bore with a 1 Hole Saw
and Pilot Bit. It is not, and can not be pre-bored with the 15/16
Spade Bit. A Drive in Deadbolt is utilized.
The steel plate which is cut from the door face is removed from the
Hole Saw with a scratch awl. The Hole Saw is then returned to the
same cut out hole.
Continue drilling in the same manner until the Pilot Bit pokes
through to the other side. Stop drilling. Remove the drill.
Now, continue drilling from the other outside face. The Pilot Bit
drilled hole gave us the exact drilling location.
I do not use jigs. I hold the drill straight and true. I have bore
thousands of holes this way and have always had straight and true
through Boring.
The Strike plate to be located on the Door Jamb is not used.
The Door Jamb is marked as to where the Strike hole will be located.
A 1 hole is then bored utilizing a 1 Hole Saw with Pilot Bit. The
Pilot Bit should extend only slightly from the Hole Saw opening.
The reason for this is that; allot of the steel frames are filled
with concrete. As soon as the Pilot Bit clears the steel it grinds
into concrete. This will ruin the drill bit.
After the Door Jambs steel Strike hole plate is bored and removed,
I chisel out the concrete. For this I use a hammer and very large
screw driver. It is a fairly easy task, taking several minutes.
The Door edge hole is not drilled with a 15/16 Spade Bit. Instead I
use a 1 Hole Saw with a Pilot Bit.
*Note. If the door is a steel door, be careful not to drop the Dowel
Tool down the hollow door. If the door is a hollow steel door, close
the door as you would to mark for the Latch Hole. And eye balling
into the cross bored hole use an awl to mark the door jamb where the
center of the Latch Hole should be.
The Drive in Deadbolt and Lock are assembled but not tightened to
tight. Just tight enough for slight movement and adjustment.
The Deadbolt is operated and checked to see that the bolt enters the
Strike hole correctly. Sometimes chiseling a little more concrete or
filling the Strike hole is necessary.
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For removing metal quickly I use my cordless electric screw driver
with a steel, metal grinding tip. I grind Aluminum Store Front doors
and so forth with it.
Being Prepared
I carry extra Knobs, Deadbolts, Latches and other miscellaneous
hardware in my vehicle. I will try to keep an assortment of 03, and
26D parts available. After moving down south I have found that it is
important to carry extra narrow style door 26D Deadbolts in order to
service mobile homes.
Colored Wax Crayons for Mistakes

An assortment of colored wax sticks may be obtained from the
hardware store. The wax sticks match different shades of wood and are
very handy if one slices or nicks the door or jamb. Simply rub the
correct color tone wood stick over the damaged spot and viola! All is
well.
Cleaning Up After The Job
I found after several bad experiences not to clean up .

The following story happened several times.
I can almost guarantee this would happen again if I let it.
After installing Dead Bolts, the shavings would be on the floor.
Usually they are in a confined area, a small group on the floor.
I would pull out my Dirt Devil vacuum and proceed to vacuum my
shavings.
Cleaning Up After The Job Case History:
Several times I took my friends son to help. Each time we would
vacuum, the lady or the man of the house would say you missed here,
and you missed there. Before you knew it you would be vacuuming the
entire house.
Sometimes into rooms you never knew were there. A few times my
friend's son would be angry with me on the way home. This resulted
into, no more cleaning.
I have found that it is Freudian, psychological, not to mention
anything that you don't want brought up.
Fore instance, cleaning up your wood shavings.
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I mentioned to one man that, we do not clean and vacuum.
At the end of the job after installing four Deadbolts, he complained
about our not cleaning. The only reason he mentioned it was because I
brought it up and imbedded it in his mind. I should never have said
anything.
Did you ever see an electrician or plumber clean up after their work
is finished ? Never.
Always take your Knob and Deadbolt boxes and wrappers with you.
The client may take them to someone and ask if this particular brand
is of quality and the price. Of course the other party will always
say that better quality Hardware could have been installed and they
always will say they could have provided a much better Price.
I will remove the old Knobs and Deadbolts also unless I am told not
to.
Lever Handle Removal

There was a store in North Carolina that utilized an Aluminum Store
Front Door with two Mortise Cylinders. One Cylinder Key Locking on
the inside and one Lock Cylinder Key Locking on the outside. The back
door utilized a Double Cylinder Deadbolt which was accompanied by
four throw bolts around the doors inside.
I knew of a woman who was locked inside of the store. The manager
had remained inside the store. An employee vacated the premise and
locked the door. The manager was locked inside and did not have a Key
to Un-Lock the store. She was able to call the employee several hours
later at her home and have her return and Un-Lock the door.
Remember fire is always a concern.
In some places the law does not allow the doors (S) to be locked
with patrons in the store.
Some people will request Double Cylinder Deadbolts on Cashroom doors
or in a store in order they may be afforded the Security of Locking
the door in order to count cash.
I have installed thousands of Deadbolts in residential applications.
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A Lever Handle Lock Repaired Beaufort NC. USA.
Museum of Maritime History. A Licensed North Carolina Coastal
Locksmith repaired this. The Lever handles was snapped off and thus
the repair.
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Decimal Conversion
Sets
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Finishes
Knobs
Lever
Deadbolts
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Knob, Deadbolt and Other Related Hardware Finishes
03 - Polished Brass.
625 - Polished Chrome.
04 - Satin Brass.
628 - Satin Aluminum.
05 - Antique Brass.
630 - Satin Stainless Steel
10 - Satin Bronze.
633 - Satin Brass
11 - Oil Rubbed Bronze.
652 - Satin Chromium
19 - Black.
669 - Satin Oil Rubbed Bronze
25 - Satin Chrome / Brushed

Chrome.
US3
- Polished Brass.
US3 - Chiara
26 - Polished Chrome.
US4 - 04 or 606 = Satin Brass
26D - Brushed Chrome
US5 - 05 or 609 = Antique Brass
26D - Satin Chrome
US10 - 10 or 612 = Satin Bronze
28 - Satin Aluminum.
33 - Satin Stainless.
US10B - 11 or 613 = Oil Rubbed

Bronze
46 - Dura Color
US19 - 19 or 622 = Black
5B - Antique Brass
US26D - 25 or 626 = Satin Chrome /

Brushed Chrome
605 - Polished Brass.

US26 - 26 or 625 = Polished Chrome
606 - Satin Brass.
US28 - 28 or 628 = Satin Aluminum
609 - Antique Brass.
612 - Satin Bronze.
US32D - 33 or 630 = Satin

Stainless
613 - Oil Rubbed Bronze.

622 - Black.
624 - 13 = Duronotic
626 - Satin Chrome / Brushed
Chrome.
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Grades of Locks
Standard Duty Series
Arrow - M
Falcon - S
Schlage - A
Heavy Duty Series

Arrow - H
Falcon - X
Schlage - D
Marine Duty Series

Arrow - S
Schlage - C
Americans National Standards Institute ANSI

ANSI
Function
Operation
F75.......N......................
Passage
F76.................. Privacy
F77.......L..................
Patio
F80.......P......................
Communicating
F81.......DC.....................
Entrance
F82.......AB.....................
Entrance
F84.......AB.....................
Classroom
F84.......AB.....................
Classroom
F86.......S......................
Storeroom
F86.......F......................
Storeroom
F87.......S......................
Institution
F87.......F......................
Institution
F88.......DW.....................
Vestibule
F88.......DA...................
F93.......DW...................
F93.......DA....................
Hotel
H.....................
Exit
NB....................
Communicating
Dummy Trim
SB.....................
DO.....................
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Function to Manufacturers Number
Function
Arrow
Falcon
Schlage
10S
Passage.....................01............101...............
Privacy / Bath................
02............301...............
40S
Bath Emergency................
06............291..............
44S
Patio / Terrace................
04............201DL............
...
25D
Communicating................
03............161DL.............
Entrance.......................
11............521DL.............
53PD
Entrance Double Cylinder......
32............381DL.............
53PD
66PD
Corridor Double Cylinder.......
35............371DL.............
Service Station.............14............531DL.............
55PD
Classroom......................
17............561DL.............
70PD
Classroom Double Cylinder...31............391DL.............
70PD
Dormitory.......................
19............571DL............
73PD
Ridged Double Cylinder.......
33............411DL.............
82PD
Storeroom....................
12............581DL.............
80PD
Hotel.........................
15............451DL.............
85PD
12D
07............141DL.............
Exit.........................
Communicating................
03............161DL.............
25D
08............12...............
Dummy Trim...................
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Knobs & Lever Handle Locks
Arrow
Tudor
Orbit
Tudor ( TE )
Ball
Lunar (LC)
Darrin
Darrin ( DE )
Orion (OC)
Lever Handles
Solar (SC)
Virgo (VC)
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Knobs & Lever Handle Locks
Schlage
Plymouth
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Ball
Tulip

Hand of door
Single Doors and or Pairs of Doors
The correct Hand Of Door or Bevel may be determined by viewing the
door from the outside.
Standing on the Out Side of the door, look at the door and which way
it swings and the location of the hinges.
Reaching with your right hand for the knob, and the hinges are
located on your right;
If you grab the knob, push and swing the door inward toward the
right it is a Right Handed door . If you grab the knob and pull the
door outward, hinges on the right, it swings to the right it is a
Right Hand Reverse Bevel door .
Reaching with your left hand for the knob, and the hinges are
located on your left;
If you grab the knob, push and swing the door inward and it swings
left it is Left Handed Door . If you grab the knob hinges to the left
and pull the door outward swinging to the left it is a Left Hand
Reverse Bevel door .
LH
Left Hand
RH
Right Hand
LRB
Left Hand
Reverse Bevel
RRB
Right Hand
Reverse Bevel
Outside
Looking at Door
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Slide of Door
This refers to sliding doors and their passing of one another.
the X symbol denotes the sliding panel , while the O denotes a
stationary panel.
L Left Hand, R Right Hand.

As always viewed from the outside of the door.
O X
X O
O X
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R O
O L X
O X X O

Functions of Knobs and Lever Handle Locks

As you view the following Knob Sets and Lever Sets;
Each Knob Set / Lever Set displayed, is done so with the,
Inside to the Left and the Outside to the Right.
Asylum Lock
Both knobs always rigid. Either key will retract latch.
Bath Room Lock

Push button locking. Can be opened from the outside with a small
screwdriver. Turning inside knob releases push button. Closing door
should release button.
Bed Room Lock

Push button locking. Can be opened from the outside with a small
screwdriver. Turning inside knob releases push button. Closing door
should release button.
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Classroom Lock(ANSI F84)
Outside knob / lever is locked or Un-Locked by key, outside. Inside
knob / lever always free
( Un-Locked ).
Classroom Hold Back Lock

Outside knob / lever locked or unlocked by key, outside. Inside knob
/ lever always free ( unlocked ).
latch may be locked in retracted position with key.
Closet Door Lock

Latch by knob / lever either side. Both sides always free .
Closet Door Lock

Latch by knob / lever from outside and by thumb turn inside at all
times.
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Communicating Doors Lock
Latch by knob except when key locks knob. Blank rose inside.
Communicating Door Lock(ANSI F80)

Key in both knobs / levers. Locks or unlocks either knob / lever
independently of the other.
See next description.
Communicating Door Lock

Knob / lever locked or unlocked by key inside.

Key in outside knob / lever, locks and unlocks knob / lever and
inside thumb turn.
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Locked or unlocked by key inside. Blank plate outside.
See next description

Turn button in outer knob / lever, locks and unlocks knob / lever
and inside thumb turn.
Communicating Door Lock, Keyless

Latch by knob / lever from either side, except when locked by turn
buttons. Turn button in each knob / lever locks or unlocks opposite
knob / lever. Each turn button must be manually returned to unlocked
position to release opposite knob / lever. This lock should be not be
used on rooms to which there is no other entrance.
Communicating Suite Door Lock

Latch by knob / lever from either side, except when outside knob /
lever is locked by push button in inside knob / lever or both knobs /
levers are locked by key in outside cylinder. Key locks or unlocks
both knobs / levers and releases turn button. Rotating inside knob /
lever or closing the door releases turn button and outside knob.
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Corridor Lock
Locked or unlocked by key from outside. Push button locking from
inside. Turning inside knob or closing door releases button.
Dormitory Lock
Latch by knob from either side, except when outside knob / lever is
locked by push button in inside knob / lever. Rotating inside knob /
lever or closing door releases push button and outside knob / lever.
Key in outside cylinder locks or unlocks outside knob. Key may also
be used to release push button.
Dummy Trim
Trim for one side of door. Used for door pull or matching inactive
trim.
Electronically Locked Lock

Outside trim continuously locked electrically. Unlocked by key
outside or by switch or power failure.
auxiliary latch deadlocks latch bolt when door is closed. Inside
trim always free for immediate exit.
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Electronically Unlocked Lock
Outside trim continuously locked until unlocked by key or electric
current auxiliary latch deadlocks latch bolt when door is closed.
Inside trim always free for immediate exit .
Entrance Lock(ANSI F81, F82 , D53PD , A53PD)

Outside knob / lever locked by pushing and or turning turn button
inside. Key outside opens lock. Inside knob / lever always free.
Inside turn button must be manually released to free outside knob.
Residential, commercial, office.
Entrance Lock F51N

Rotating inside knob / lever releases the button and frees outside
knob / lever. Unlocking outside knob / lever unlocks inside button .
Entrance Lock
lever is locked by key in inside cylinder. Latch may be retracted by
key in outside cylinder or by knob / lever from inside when outside
knob / lever is locked.
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Exit Lock
Blank plate outside. Inside knob is always unlocked.
Exit Lock
Unlocked by knob inside only. Outside knob always fixed.
Exterior Door Lock

Latch by inside knob / lever except when locked by key. Outside key
will retract latch. Outside knob / lever always rigid.
Hospital Privacy Lock

Push button locking. Unlocked from the outside by turning emergency
turn button. Rotating inside knob / lever or closing door releases
inside button.
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Hotel Lock(ANSI F93)
Deadlocking latch by knob / lever inside. Outside knob / lever
always rigid. inside push button projects indicator on cylinder face
shutting out all keys except emergency key.
Turning inside knob / lever or closing door releases push button.
Hotel Guest Room Door Lock

Latch by inside knob / lever at all times. Outside knob / lever
always rigid. Latch by guest key and master key in outside cylinder
except when push button in inside knob / lever is operated, thus
shutting out all keys except emergency key. Operating the push button
extends visual occupancy indicator on the face of the outside knob /
lever. Turning inside knob / lever or closing door releases visual
occupancy indicator and shut-out feature. Latch by emergency key in
cylinder at all times.
Hotel Guest Room Door Lock

Outside knob / lever always rigid. Latch by inside knob / lever at
all times. Latch by guest key and master key in cylinder, except when
spanner button in inside knob / lever is operated, thus shutting out
all keys except emergency key. Operating the spanner button extends
visual occupancy indicator on the face of the outside knob / lever.
Turning inside knob / lever or closing door releases visual occupancy
indicator and shut out feature. Latch by emergency key in cylinder at
all times. Shut-out feature may be fixed in shut-out position by
rotating the spanner button in the inside knob with special spanner
key.
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Institution Lock(ANSI F87)
Both knobs / levers always rigid. Latch by key both sides.
Lavatory Lock
Motel Lock(ANSI F93)

Deadlocking latch by knob / lever inside. Outside knob / lever
always rigid.
Inside push button projects indicator on cylinder face shutting out
all keys except emergency key.
turning inside knob / lever or closing door releases push button.
Office Lock(ANSI F81, F82)

Outside locked by pushing and turning turn button inside. Key
outside opens lock. Inside knob / lever always free. Sometimes
rotating inside knob / lever releases the button and frees outside
knob / lever.
Sometimes unlocking outside knob / lever frees inside turn button.
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Office Lock(ANSI F81, F82)
Inside turn button must be manually released to free outside knob.
Office Lock
Rotating inside knob / lever releases the button and frees outside
knob / lever.
Unlocking outside knob / lever unlocks inside button. Residential,
commercial, office.
Office Lock
Passage(ANSI F75)
Latch by knob / lever either side. Always free either side.
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Passage
Both knobs / levers are rigid at all times either side. Key in
either cylinder retracts latch.
Patio Lock(ANSI F77)

Outside knob / lever locked by push button inside. Unlocks by
turning inside knob / lever or closing door.
Privacy Lock(ANSI F76)

Latch by knob / lever either side unless outside knob / lever is
locked by push button from inside.
Privacy Lock(ANSI F76)

Outside unlocks by turning inside knob / lever, or outside emergency
push hole or closing the door.
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Private Entrance Door Lock
Latch by key from outside knob / lever and by knob / lever inside,
except when inside knob / lever is locked by key in inside cylinder.
Outside knob /lever is always rigid. Cylinder in inside knob /lever
locks or unlocks inside knob / lever.
Public Entrance Door Lock

Latch by knob / lever either side, except when outside / lever is
locked by inside key. Outside key will retract latch.
Public Entrance Door Lock With Latch Hold Back Feature

knob / lever is locked. Key in inside cylinder may also be operated
to hold latch in retracted position.
Public Rest Room Lock

Latch by knob from either side, except when outside knob / lever is
locked by push button in inside knob / lever. Rotating inside knob /
lever or closing door releases push button and outside knob / lever.
Key in outside cylinder locks or unlocks outside knob. Key may also
be used to release push button.
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Service Station Lock
Latch by knob / lever either side except when inside knob / lever
Push-Button locks outside knob / lever.
Unlocked by turning inside knob / lever, closing door or using key
outside. Except when fixed in lock position by turning coin slot in
inside knob / lever. Key will retract latch.
Store Lock
Latch by knob / lever either side, except when both knobs / levers
are locked by key in either cylinder.
Key in either knob / lever, locks or unlocks both sides.
Storeroom Lock(ANSI F86, A80PD)

Latch by knob / lever inside, key outside. Outside knob / lever
always rigid. Inside knob / lever always unlocked.
Terrace Lock(ANSI F77)

Outside knob / lever locked by push button inside. Unlocks by
turning inside knob / lever or closing door.
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Vestibule Lock(ANSI F88)
Latch by knob either side, except when outside knob is locked by key
inside. Key outside retracts deadlocking latch. Inside is always
unlocked.
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Deadbolt Locks
Classroom Deadbolt Lock
Deadbolt thrown or retracted by key outside. Inside turn unit will
retract bolt only.
Cylinder Lock Deadbolt

Deadbolt thrown or retracted by key from outside. No inside trim.
Door Bolt Deadbolt Lock

Deadbolt thrown or retracted by key from one side. No inside trim.
Double Cylinder Deadbolt Lock

Dead-Locking latch bolt retracted by key from either side. No hold
back feature.
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Night Latch Lock
Dead-Locking latch bolt retracted by key from outside or by inside
thumb turn unit.
Rotating thumb turn unit and activating hold back feature keeps latch
retracted.
One Way Deadbolt Lock

Deadbolt thrown or retracted by key only. Blank plate outside.
Single Cylinder Deadbolt Lock

Deadbolt thrown or retracted by key from outside or by inside thumb
turn. Bolt automatically deadLocks when fully thrown.
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P.E.S.T. Training
Dictionary Phrase:
Impressioning Keys
The Art of Impressioning

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Impressioning Keys
Because of the imperfections during the less than perfect

manufacturing process, Impressioning is possible. This imperfection
is what allows us to Impression Keys. The Chambers are not drilled in
line and thus when torsion is applied to the Lock Plug some Pin
Chambers will bind the Pins and allow them to mark.
A quick lesson back to Basic Lock.
(AERIAL VIEW)
Plug removed from Lock & viewed from top
A Five Pin Lock Plug
( lines represent
true parallel )
Rear of Lock
Front of Lock

Impressioning is a fantastic art which I strongly urge any

practicing security individual to learn. Having learned this skill, I
have been able to put a lot of bread and butter on my table.
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Anyone can cut a Key by Code and or Duplicate a Key, but it takes an
artist to Impression a Key. The person seeking to have a Key Created
has exhausted all of their recourses and they need the Master
Locksmith Security Specialist.
This is why I call it the Art of Impressioning.
Only one who has practiced and has learned and Mastered the proper
techniques can Impression a Key.
I charge for my Artistic Skills.
And finally when I am contacted and the person is left with no
alternative than to call me,
the Master Locksmith Security Specialist, the person will blatantly
and arrogantly ask
why do you charge so much?
First - unless the person is a Locksmith how would they know if the
price was high or not. If no one else can do the work, how could the
price be considered high. What do they have to compare it to?
And if others were asked a quote and were found to be less
expensive, then simply call them to do the work.
Second - the person has most likely contacted
has been working on this project for some time
options. Usually this work is requested on the
holiday and in the rain. And of course the Key
wanted,...... N O W !
thirty other people,

and has exhausted all
week end, at night or
is needed and
Third - Usually the other Locksmith is very busy and can not touch
the work for a week. In other words, the other Locksmith can not do
the work and tells the client How Busy They Are.
I do compare my work with that of an attorney and or doctor.
You need to have the most recent; books, updates, information,
schooling, tools, etc... Plus not to mention the practice and time
invested as well as the funds.
I am referring to a real Locksmith.
Not simply some one who can use Try Out Keys and or even Cut a Key
By Code.
I am referring to one who can Impression a Key, Pick Open a Tubular
Lock and actually open a vehicle without a Slim Jim.
When these Clients seek this type of Key creation I charge. And when
people get cocky on the telephone, I will either raise my price or
simply be busy. I know that I can make the Key.
They will say well if you cant do the work....
Its not if I can do the work it is more like you are trying to
slick talk me. Your Cheap!
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You do not want to pay me for my professional services.
I can make a Key if I need one. Can you?
Impressioning, the Ability (Art) to create Keys

when there are none.
I find that Impressioning does extremely well when performed on
motorcycles, trucks, boats, tractors, desks Wafer Locks, Foreign and
American automobiles.
I feel this method does not work well on some Domestic Locks or on
houses and Aluminum Store Front Doors Mortise Cylinders.
There are some who will argue and say that my preceding statement is
untrue, but you can not readily Impression a General Motors Key. If
not, it is next to impossible. Although some say it is no problem.
This is due to the Lock being a Side Bar Wafer Lock.
Case History:
When I first started Impressioning, I actually did Impression a G.M.
Side Bar Ignition Key. I dont know if I was luck or skill. Probably
a bit of both.
A Client called me one rainy miserable day from a junk yard and
automotive race shop. When I arrived at the junk yard one of the men
took me out back to a vehicle with a half crushed roof a totaled
front end. The rain was dripping in the roof onto the front seat. I
asked is this a joke?
The man said angrily No. We need this key. I began my job. The man
questioned my method of Impressioning a Key and why was I not
performing a Column Break Down? I informed him that I was a Locksmith
and that if he would leave me alone I would be through in short time.
When I handed the Key to the automobile dealer forty minutes later
he looked quite shocked and asked several times as to which vehicle I
made the Key for. He sent his partner out to check the Key. He ran
out into the rain. Not because he was afraid of getting wet, he
wanted to see for certain if that Key really was made for that car by
Impressioning. The Key worked and I was paid.
I realized later through Investigating that the Joke was on the
vehicle dealer. I guess he and his accomplice had hired me in the
rain as a joke, a bet. They had heard I was a new Locksmith and new
to the area as well. They certainly found out fast and to their shock
that I was a Good Locksmith.
When I learned later in the future the principles of a G.M. Side Bar
Wafer Lock, I could not Impression them any more. Oh well, I have
tried.
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Many people believe Impressioning is making a clay mold of the Key
or sticking wax inside the ignition switch of the vehicle, it is not.
I have had clients insist that, wax put inside the ignition switch
was the way to Impression a Key. They would argue with me and I would
attempt to explain what Impressioning a Key actually meant.
I have been called a liar and more. But after all, they are the
professionals.
When you find wax inside a Locks Key way you will know right away
that someone thought that they were Impressioning a Key.
Wax or clay may be used in order to make an Impression of a Key by
pushing an existing Key into the material, but I hardly think that a
true working Key may be made from the Impressioned clay.
The clay will dry, shrink, and will not have the true cuts of the
Key.
Remember we are dealing in one hundred thousandths of an inch in
Depths and Spaces.
The Key may work but this is not Impressioning.
One would have to use calipers and measure the cuts and then use a
code machine and try to duplicate the cuts etc....
There is one company that manufactures a medium for this type of Key
retention. You make a mold of the Key, usually of a higher degree of
security and the Key mold is then kept in a secure place until needed
in the future. When needed, the Key mold is then used to create a
working Key.
Impressioning a Key has also been described as;
Placing a piece of paper over an existing Key and using a pencil. The
pencil is rubbed over the paper and Key, creating an Impressioned
Image onto the paper. This is not however Impressioning to a
Locksmith.
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Our Discussion Impressioning Keys
Tools needed for study;

Key Blank for the appropriate Lock to be Impressioned.
A Lock that will allow our Key Blank to enter its Keyway.
Flat File.
Rat Tail File or Pippin File ( I prefer a Rat Tail File ).
Impressioning Glasses.
Bench Vise
A Good source of light ( Natural or Man Made ).
Light Lubricant
We will use a Ford Five Pin Ignition switch for this discussion of
the Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set Dictionary phrase,
Impressioning.
However, if need be a Master Padlock ( brand ) will work just fine.
With the Ford ignition Lock the Key Blank will be marked on the
bottom Blade Edge, not the top.
With the Ford Door Locks the Key Blank will be marked on the top
Blade Edge side, not the bottom.
Technically the Lock is mounted upside down in the vehicles steering
column. Dirt grime and other Foreign matter enters the Key way and it
falls down into the Pin Chambers. If dirt, debris or coffee is
spilled it will definitely foul the Pins and or Springs. That is why
you will be called to work on them.
I always remember by my saying when working with the Ford Five Pin
vehicle Locks;
Doors up, Ignition down.
This is when you need to know with what type of Locks you are
working on. You cannot Impression all Keys.
The Ford Five Pin Lock is not a true Double Sided Key. It is a
Convenience Key.
You only need one side operating correctly to work the Ford Lock.
Thus you have two chances of creating a Working Key with one Blank.
Tip:
I have found that if you file the Key Bow on one edge a few strokes
with your Rat Tail File (making a distinct mark), you can keep track
of what edge you are Impressioning. The top edge or the bottom edge.
This helps allot when Impressioning a Foreign Wafer Lock and one
side of the Key works somewhat and the other side is close and you
cant distinguish one side of the Key from the other. A few strokes
on one side of the Key Bow will help take out some of the guess work
out of which side of the Key you are working with.
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For practice, the Padlock or Ignition should be securely gripped or
clamped in a sturdy Bench Vise.
I will take the original Keys if I have them and lay them to the
side or better yet throw them in a draw out of site. I try not to
look at the Keys so that I am not cheating. I would only use the
Original Keys if I feel that I have passed the Shear Line of all of
my Pin Chambers and want to compare my Impressioned Key with that of
the Original Key.
In Impressioning, it is the sticky / binding action that allows the
integrity of the Lock to be violated.
Do not lubricate.
When Impressioning, lubrication is not a necessity as it is in the
Picking process.
None. No lubrication.
We want the Pins to bind in their Chambers. This is the only time we
actually want the Lock to be sticky.
If need be, because the Lock is greasy or oily, spray the Lock with
a small electric motor cleaner, or remote control car spray in order
to clean the Lock out.
Brake cleaner in an aerosol can works great for cleaning out all
types of Locks. In fact a Safe Person instructed me to use the Brake
Cleaner when servicing safes.
Then blow this cleaner type spray with air so that the Lock is dry
or wait a while for it to dry.
Tip:
Any files that you use regardless of the work you are doing should
only be Stroked in one direction.
Holding the handle stroke away from you. Always stroke from the
files tip toward the handle.
The file is lifted from the material and the material Stroked
again.
The file is lifted from the material and the material Stroked
again.
The file should never be stroked and then stroked or slid backward
over the material. The file will be damaged.
Tip:
Sometimes I will use a correctly Cut Space Key. A Space Key or Cheat
Key with a 1/4 or less Depth Cut ( a nick ) in each correct Space
along the Blade Edge of the Key Blank.
This Spacing Key may be Cut and spaced with the correct spaced cuts
for any Lock that one wants to try and Impression a Key for. This
includes Wafer Locks and Pin Tumbler Locks.
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I will either use a correctly Cut Spacing Key and a Key Duplicating
Machine with an Impressioning Key Blank and duplicate the nicks onto
my Impressioning Blank or I will carefully mark an Impressioning
Blank utilizing this Spacing Key. Clamping the two together with a
pair of Impressioning Pliers. And carefully filling the Impressioning
Blank but do not file the original Spacing Key.
A Code Machine may also be used to Cut a Key with a Cut just nicking
the Key Blank in each correct Space.
In this way I know that my Impressioning Blank has the correct
spacings on it where the Impressioning Marks should be located.
This pre-marking works great and I highly recommend it.
If you do not have a Spacing Key, do not worry about it with the
Ford Five Pin. You will be just fine.
1) You will need a Key Blank for the appropriate Keyway. The correct
Blank is important in order to have the Impression Marks appear in
the correct places (Spaces).
2)
Slide the Blank into the Lock up to its Shoulder.
3) Using a small pair of Impressioning Pliers or Vice Grips

(brand), grasp the Blank firmly.
You want to make sure that you use the Mini 4 Vice ( brand ) Grips
after inserting the Key. Especially in a Throated Ignition switch on
a vehicle such as a Ford Five Pin ignition.
That is why I chose this type of Lock for you to study with. In
order for you to learn to grasp the Key Blank after you insert the
Key into the keyway.
The second reason is that the Ford Five Pin ignition leaves great
Impression marks.
A Ford Key is stopped and gauged by the Tip not the Shoulder. This
particular Key Blank does not have a Shoulder. Looking at the Blank
will reveal this.
I would like you to get accustomed to inserting the Key first and
then Locking the grips on after insertion.
The deep throat of the Ford Five Pin Ignition will assist you with
this Impressioning study.
The reason that you should not grab the Key Bow first and grab it
close to where it enters the ignition throat is; the Vice (brand)
grip may prohibit the correct Key Blank from entering the Keyway
completely if clamped on too close to the Key Blanks shoulder.
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Should this happen, you would receive false Impression Marks in the
wrong places on the Key Blank. Clamping the grips on after the Key is
inserted and as close as you can to the Lock housing insures that the
Key Blank will be gripped firmly and will not slide up and down in
the grips.
After the Key Blank is inserted entirely into the Keyway it

is then gasped and
clamped firmly with the Impressioning Pliers.
I always clamp my Key Blank one way with my Impressioning Pliers and
insert the Key Blank back into the Lock one way. In that way I always
know which side of the Key I am Impressioning. With a True Double
Sided Lock such as a Foreign automobile ( with Wafers on both sides
of the Lock ) it is easy to loose track of which side of the Key one
is Impressioning. Especially when one side of the Key has already
been filed.
The 4 Vice ( brand ) grips should not slip up and down on the Key
Blanks Bow.
4) Remove your vice gripped Key Blank from the Lock.
5) Still grasping the Key Blank and resting the pliers with the
Blank on your knee or other stout object, the Blank is then filed
lightly along the Bade Edge of the Key with a Flat File.
I do not Knife Edge the Key Bade for a Pin tumbler type Lock. I
Knife Edge for Wafer Locks only.
I only stroke straight across the Bade Edge to remove the Factory
Slag when dealing with Pin Tumbler Locks.
This straight across Filing is to remove the Manufacturers Slag left
on after the Manufacturing process. Keep your Flat File straight and
true across the top of the Blade Edge of the Key Blank. The Blade
Edge of the Blank should be Filed straight and even, not concave in
the middle.
No more Slag should be removed other than to take the shine away.
Never more than a zero (0) Depth is removed.
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Flat File to remove Factory Slag
Impressioning Pliers
or a
Mini 4 Pair of
Vise ( brand ) Grips
After Inserting the Key Blank, clamping and removing from the Lock,
the shiny Factory Slag is removed from the entire Bade Edge surface
with; smooth, straight, even and gentle Flat file strokes.
Flat File strokes.

Smooth, straight,
gentle strokes
straight across the
surface that will
receive the
Impression Marks.
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6) The Blank now prepared, still being gripped, is then again
inserted into the Keyway, Impressioning edge down.
7) The Key is now turned Clockwise or Counter Clockwise, in order to
bind the Pins in their Pin Chambers. I prefer to turn the Key
Clockwise.
When the Pins are bound in their Chambers, you then proceed to hold
constant binding pressure Clockwise or Counter Clockwise and rock
the Key up and down in the Keyway. Not side ways bending the Key, or
turning the Key, but rocking up and down so as to make marks on the
Bade Edge.
If you apply too much turning pressure you will snap off the Bow
from the Tip and will then have to perform a Broken Key Extraction.
Practice will dictate how much pressure to exert when Binding the
Key. Firm would describe the Torsion.
Release the turning motion ( binding ), Turning the Key back as
though you were going to remove it from the Lock so that the Pins are
free in their Pin Chambers.
But do not remove the Key from the Lock.
Tip:
After you bind the Pins;
If you pick up on the Bow first, as you rock up and down, you will
Impression the cuts closest to the Tip first and more prominently.
If you push down on the Bow when you start to rock you will mark
more prominently at the Bow of the Key Blank.
Only the first few up and down strokes mark the Blank. After that
the Pins are pushed up into the chambers where they will no longer
mark. You must release the Torsion and start the process again.
These rules apply to this particular Lock and are good to remember
when Impressioning any Lock.
If you continue rocking up and down after the first few up and down
movements all you are doing is strengthening your wrist muscle.
Remember to have your Key Extractor handy to Extract the broken
piece and start again should you have to. Should you break the Key
Bow off.
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Start the process again.
Turn the Key in order to bind the Pins in their Pin Chambers turning
in the same direction each time, whether it be Clockwise or Counter
Clockwise, always continue in the same direction.
Bind the Key (usually Clockwise)

Rock
Up & Down
Bind, Rock and

Release.
When the Pins are bound in their Chambers, you then proceed to hold
constant binding pressure and rock the Impressioning Blank up and
down in the Keyway.
Release the turning motion so that the Pins are free in their
Chambers. Turn the Key back as though you were going to remove it but
do not remove it.
Bind, Rock and
Release.
My motions are quick and deliberate;
Up and down, up and down, up and down.
Turn the Key back as though you were going to remove (but do not
remove) and binding again, rock up and down again.
Bind, Rock and
Release.
Turning back (releasing the binding) and then binding again, rock up
and down again.
Always turning in the same direction. Repeat this binding, rocking
and releasing about three or four times to a half dozen times.
A Pippin or Rat Tail File are needed to file

Spaces and Depths
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A Pippin or Rat Tail File
8) Remove the Impressioning Blank and examine the edge of the Key
Blank with your Impressioning Glasses.
You should use your Impressioning Glasses when performing the
following step.
Still gripping the Key Blank roll the Key Blank back and forth,
either under natural light or man made light and try to see if you
can identify any marks that might have appeared along the Blade Edge
of the Key.
Marks on Blade Edge of Key
If you see any marks on the Bade Edge of the Blank, wipe these with
your finger.
As you file with the Rat Tail File, and sharp edges form, you may
sometimes cut your finger as you wipe away any grime that appears.
Its part of the job. You will charge for it later, believe me.
If the mark wipes away, it was only grease so do not file.
9)
If the mark remains, take your fine round Rat Tail File or
Pippin File and file one, two, three, easy strokes with just the tip
of the file and stop.
Smooth and even strokes straight across the Blade Edge of the Key.
When you see an Impression Mark you know that it can only be at
least one Depth. Two or three strokes with the Rat Tail File will
just about take you to that Depth of cut.
It is better to be shy than take off to much.
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Smooth and gentle Rat Tail File strokes. You should try to use only
the tip of the file. You will break the file tip if you push to
hard. File EASY. Practice makes perfect. The cost is about $50.00 per
file.
You should only file three or four deliberate strokes and stop.
Follow this procedure for each Impression Mark that you see.
If you do not see a mark, Do Not File. If you are not sure, Do Not
File.
If the Space has marks that you are unsure of, using the Rat Tail
File, gently, gently, stroke the Space to Clean it. Only clean the
Space. Take off as little meat as you can.
Impression Marks have been filed Here
Straight across the Blade Edge
10) This procedure is followed by returning the Key Blank to the

Lock, repeating the process of binding and rocking, over and over.
I would like to mention that the Key Blank does not need to be unclamped each time it is removed and inserted into the Lock. Only the
initial preparation dictates that it is inserted and then clamped
once for the entire Impressioning process. Once I clamp the Blank it
is usually clamped for the entire Key Creation process. If the Key
slips or comes off of the clamp, simply insert the Key into the Lock
again and re-clamp harder this time.
Slide the Blank back into the Keyway and turn the Key in order to
bind the Pins in their Chambers and then begin rocking again, rocking
up and down.
Up and down, up and down, up and down. Release the Torsion.
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Turn the Key back binding again, rock up and down again.
Bind, Rock and
Release.
Remove the Key and inspect it. Rolling it in the light and viewing
it at different angles. A helper at night may hold a flash light
steady for you as you roll the Key and inspect it in the light .
The marks may appear to be only a dull area or even a scratch. File
as necessary.
File Case to protect the Pippin or Rat File

Remember to Protect your Investments.
The flat file may be used to touch up and keep the Bade Edge clean
as you Impression.
Some times it may be necessary to take one or two Very, Very Light
Flat File strokes across the flat Blade Edge surface again to clean
the surface. Never file below a zero ( 0 ) Depth. It is possible that
a Lock, any Lock, may contain a zero Cut.
The Flat File is then used to take down any sharp points left behind
by the Rat Tail File that may prohibit the Key Blank from being
inserted or extracted from the Keyway.
Sometimes the cuts will become to steep and or very sharp. Simply
stroke these gently so as to round the edges slightly and take the
sharpness off.
Very light filing is important.
I will not only stroke the sharp points off, but I will use the Flat
File at an angle in the Depth of Cut it self, if I feel the Cut is to
steep. I remove some of the side of the Depth of Cut and or Space and
reduce the slope.
Experience and Practice.
It may also be necessary to use the Flat File and run it along the
back length of the Blade to clean off any burr material that may be
building up on the back side of the Blade.
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All ridges have been filed smooth
with gentle slopes
You may have to

File with a Flat
File along the back
of the Key Blade in
order to remove any
burr that may have
formed.
Slide the Blank back into the Keyway and turn the Key in order to
bind the Pins in their Chambers and then begin rocking again, rocking
up and down.
It is better not to file enough than to file too much.
Ford Five Pin Locks are good Locks to practice on with the
techniques as mentioned above.
After that, start the binding and then rocking routine again etc...
Repeat.
Some Locks will mark a more definitive mark when they are almost
complete and to their correct Depth.
If the Space fails to mark, then do not file anymore.
Eventually the Key should turn in the Lock. It will be rough and
hard turning but that is good.
Finish filing again. Remove high points and round edges and retry.
When you are through and have a working key to your satisfaction
remove the Key.
Creating the second side should be allot easier.
When you are finished stroke the Bow with a couple of strokes with
the Rat tail File in order to mark the original side.
Remove the Vice ( brand ) grips and re-grip the other side of the
Bow so that your grips are in the direction they always are when you
Impression. Now with the new Blade Edge insert the Key and start
Impressioning the other New Blade Edge side of the Key.
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You can visually see the Spaces and Depths of each cut on the Old
Blade Edge and can move along rapidly with the second side during the
Impressioning process. You can speed things up quite a bit if you
preliminary file some of the Depths by eye on the new Blade Edge of
the Key. Roll the Key looking at the good Cuts on the Old Blade Edge
and while holding the Rat Tail File gently against the Key roll the
Key back over and Stroke the New Blade Edge.
It is better to be a little shy on the preliminary filing, and
finish the new Blade Edge by Impressioning.
You could have taken the good Blade Edge of the Key and using a Key
Machine copied the Cuts onto a completely new Key Blank. The new Key
Blank Cut on Both sides.
You would be using one more Blank.
Or you could De-Code the Impressioned side and Cut a Key either on a
Code Machine or Clipped a Key on a Clipper.
If the Key does not turn in the Lock and you feel that you have
passed the Shear Lines for each Chamber, Prepare another Blank and
start all over.
When you have finally created a Working Key, lubricate the Lock with
a light lubricant.
The Client never had a Key that worked so good.
When dealing with Foreign Automobile Locks ( True Double Sided ) I
have had several blanks ( with the Bows marked ) going at one time.
Each key laid out on the dash in a Particular order.
I have had to combine the Cuts on One Key with the Cuts on another
Key to make a complete
Working Key.
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Different Techniques
Foreign and Domestic Wafer Locks
For practice of Foreign Key Impressioning, I like to use a Foreign
ignition Lock. For instance, a 1987 vintage Datsun, Nissan, Toyota
are great to learn on. The method of Binding, Rocking and viewing are
the same. However the Key preparation and the Rat Tail File Strokes
are different.
Our Discussion
Key Blank for the appropriate Foreign Ignition Lock to be
Impressioned.
A Foreign Ignition Lock that will allow our Key Blank to enter its
Keyway.
Flat File.
Bench Vise
Light Lubricant
A Key Blank is needed that will fit the Foreign Ignition Lock.
You need to start to acquire Key Blank Catalogues, Key Blank Cross
References etc....
Slide the Key Blank down all the way into the Ignition Switch.
After the Key is inserted into the Lock we clamp on our Vise
(brand) grips.
A small pair of 4 Vice Grips gripping the Key Bow, should not slip
up and down on the Bow.
Tip:
Sometimes I will use a correctly Cut Space Key. A Space Key or Cheat
This Spacing Key may be Cut and spaced with the correct spaced cuts
for any Lock that one wants to try and Impression a Key for. This
my Impressioning Blank or I will carefully mark an Impressioning
Blank utilizing this Spacing Key.
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Clamping the two together with a pair of Impressioning Pliers. And
carefully filling the Impressioning Blank but do not file the
original Spacing Key.
spacings on it where the Impressioning Marks should be located.
This pre-marking works great and I highly recommend it.
If you do not have a Spacing Key, do not worry about it you will be
just fine.
Keeping in mind never to file below the ( zero Depth ) Blade Edge
of the Key Blank.
The Bade of the Key Blank is then filed slightly on either side of
the Bade Edge, thus creating a knife like edge.
Knife Edged Key Blank .
A smooth and gradual taper.
Edge of Key is filed on

both sides like a knife.
Ridge is
original
Blade Edge
Tip of Blank
Bow
of
Blank
Blade of Key
When both sides of the Blank are prepared, it is then inserted into
the Locks Keyway that is now in the Locked position.
Remember not to file away the edge of the Key past the Zero Bitted
Knife Edge.
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Insert this gently into the Key way so as not to mar the Keys Blade
Knife Edge with marks.
Binding the Plug gently, but firmly, Clockwise , hold it in that
position and rock the Key gently but firmly up and down several
times. Release the binding action.
Bind, Rock and
Repeat the process.
Release.
Binding the Plug gently, but firmly Clockwise , hold it in that

Bind, Rock and
Release.
Repeat the process.
Binding the Plug gently, but firmly Clockwise , hold it in that
Remove the Blank from the Lock.
Examine the Key Blank along the knife edge of the Key.
File only where you see Impressioning Marks.
The strokes should be with the tip of the rat tail file
(Pippin file) and smooth.
Your Rat File (Pippin file) strokes should be at an angle also, just
like your Key Blanks knife edge. Not straight across the Key Blades
edge as with the Ford Five Pin, but slightly up the Bade and off the
edge.
Stroke
You should use your Impressioning Glasses when performing this

procedure.
As you Impression, you will see that by rolling the Key in the light
the Impressioning Marks may be seen more clearly.
Some Impressioning Marks are so slight that only the trained eye may
see them. Other times it will look as though the Impression Marks
were punched in with a tool. Practice, practice, practice.
File where needed.
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Insert the
Go back to
Key. But do
Bind, Rock
Key. Bind, Rock and release.

the center position as if you were going to extract the
not extract the Key.
and Release.
Repeat the process.
Repeat this process three or four times, then remove the Key Blank
and look for slight ( slight ) Impression Marks.
Impressioning Marks may be seen in their correct Spaces along the Key
Blanks edge
Filing only where there are impression marks
Eventually the Key should turn in the Lock. It will be rough and
hard turning but that is good.
Finish filing again. Remove high points and round edges and retry.
When you are through and have a working key to your satisfaction
remove the Key.
Creating the second side should be allot easier.
When you are finished stroke the Bow with a couple of strokes with
the Rat tail File in order to mark the original side.
Remove the Vice ( brand ) grips and re-grip the other side of the
Bow so that your grips are in the direction they always are when you
Impression. Now with the new Blade Edge insert the Key and start
Impressioning the other New Blade Edge side of the Key.
You can visually see the Spaces and Depths of each cut on the Old
Blade Edge and can move along rapidly with the second side during the
Impressioning process. You can speed things up quite a bit if you
preliminary file some of the Depths by eye on the new Blade Edge of
the Key. Roll the Key looking at the good Cuts on the Old Blade Edge
and while holding the Rat Tail File gently against the Key roll the
Key back over and Stroke the New Blade Edge.
It is better to be a little shy on the preliminary filing, and
finish the new Blade Edge by Impressioning.
You could have taken the good Blade Edge of the Key and using a Key
Machine copied the Cuts onto a completely new Key Blank. The new Key
Blank Cut on Both sides.
You would be using one more Blank.
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Or you could De-Code the Impressioned side and Cut a Key either on a
Code Machine or Clipped a Key on a Clipper.
If the Key does not turn in the Lock and you feel that you have
passed the Shear Lines for each Chamber, Prepare another Blank and
start all over.
When you have finally created a Working Key, lubricate the Lock with
a light lubricant.
The Client never had a Key that worked so good.
When dealing with Foreign Automobile Locks ( True Double Sided ) I
have had several blanks ( with the Bows marked ) going at one time.
Each key laid out on the dash in a Particular order.
I have had to combine the Cuts on One Key with the Cuts on another
Key to make a complete
Working Key.
There is much more to learn about double sided Impressioning that I
could possibly tech you here.
These instructions are general and are designed to guide you in the
correct direction.
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Impressioning Keys for Motorcycles
If you can Impression a Key for a Foreign vehicle, then you can
Impression a Key for a motor cycle.
The Wafers are staggered on both sides of the Lock sometimes. Some
cuts are obtained on one side of the Key Blank and some are obtained
on the other side.
After they are obtained, I then duplicate one side of the
Impressioned Blank to a new Key. I then roll my Impressioning Blank
over and duplicate side two to the same new duplicating Blank, thus
placing all of the staggered cuts on one side of my new Key. I then
duplicate that complete side again to both sides of one more Key
Blank.
Motorcycles are a bit more tricky, but big dollars can be made. I
will charge $130 for a Key.
I have found that for the most part when ever I am given the honors
to create a Key for a vehicle, I am called on last.
If there is a code on the front or side of the ignition housing or
shell, I can assure you that the person has most likely already tried
to get the Key made by Code.
They have been to the dealer and or other Locksmiths in an attempt
to get the Key cut by Code.
The dealers usually (always) can not cut a Key by Code. They will
tell you that they do not have the Blank, or machine and or other
excuses. The bottom line is that they can not cut a Key by Code and
or do not know how.
Most of those previously contacted do not have the Code, Card,
Cutter, Key Machine, Blank, knowledge etc, and if they could Cut the
Key, then they already would have cut the Key, and they would not be
calling you.
The options are now to change all of the Locks.
If this is a Foreign automobile; the door panels must be taken down
in order to change the Locks, the glove box and trunk must be picked
or drilled in order to change them. Drilling the Locks in the correct
place so as not to hurt the paint. And then comes the ignition
switch.
Unless the person is familiar with Foreign collar removal and knows
the secret procedure to remove the ignition switch collar in order to
remove the ignition, the entire steering column must be changed.
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This entails wiring, bolts, and more not to mention will the color
of the new or used steering column match the original. And the
replacement costs are staggering.
And dont forget the length of time the vehicle is tied up, one must
seek alternate transportation. $$$$$.
The dealer might be able to have the Keys cut by Code. If so several
weeks to several months may be required to obtain the Keys by Code
and then they may not work.
Whether this Code search work is performed by the dealer, handyman
or Locksmith doesnt matter, what does matter is to know here to look
for the Code. Most people do not know where to even look.
I know I dont. The codes could be anywhere. And usually the codes
are not correct anyway.
With most motorcycle Manufacturers / dealers they do not have Codes
to their motor cycles. They can not be found. And the dealers will
charge $20.00 for a Key Blank.
The motor cycle Locks are just as difficult to change, just as
expensive, and as time consuming.
Ignition, Gas Tank, Side Boxes, Seat and other Locks would all have
to be changed.
If their is not a Code to be found and I am given the honors of
creating a Key, I know that this is the very reason the person has
brought me the motor cycle or automobile.
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Impressioning with a Key clipper
By the way, this is another award winning idea of mine.
Sometimes I will use a Key Clipper tool along with Impressioning
when attempting to Impression a Ford Five Pin Lock. This technique
may be used with other Locks as well.
A Knife Edge is not applied while Impressioning Ford Five Pin or
other Pin tumbler Locks. The Knife Edge is used primarily with Wafer
Locks.
Our Discussion

Key Blank for the appropriate Lock to be Impressioned.
A Lock that will allow our Key Blank to enter its Keyway.
A Key Clipper Instrument with the correct Cam and Carriage for the
Key Blank we will be using.
Flat File.
Bench Vise
Light Lubricant
After the Blank is prepared by removing the slag with a Flat File it
is then Impressioned as usual.
Bind, Rock and
Release.
After the binding and rocking has left Impressioning Marks, the
Blank is then read for marks.
The Impression Marks are noted, the Key is this time De-clamped and
then cut in the Key Clipper to a one Depth where each Impression Mark
appears.
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The Key Blank is returned to the Impressioning Pliers, Gripped and
inserted back into the Lock for Impressioning.
Bind, Rock and
Release.
The Impressioning techniques are again followed and the Key Blank
removed from the Lock.
With the Blank removed from the Lock, the Key Blank is again read
for new marks.
The Key is de-clamped. Any new marks in Spaces that were not
previously marked are Cut to a one Depth and any of the old cuts that
were previously Cut to a one Depth that have a new Impressioning Mark
in them are then Cut to a two Depth.
The Key is Re-clamped and then returned to the Lock and Impressioned
again.
Bind, Rock and
Release.
Again the Key Blank is removed from the Lock and it is Read for new
marks.
Any new marks that appear on the Working Bade Edge of the Key that
did not mark before are clipped as a one cut.
Any older cuts that are marked are then cut one Depth deeper.
If there are no marks do not clip. If a mark appears cut one Depth.
This continues until the Lock opens ( Un-Locks ) or you start with a
new Impressioning Blank from the beginning again.
This is Impressioning utilizing a Key clipper tool.
It may me necessary to clean the Spaces with the Rat Tail File.
Impressioning is a tough thing to learn, but once Mastered, you are
very much needed and you can charge well for this service. Big bucks.
When performed correctly this method is fast and very accurate.
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Impressioning with Ultraviolet Light
This method is a little different than Conventional Key
Impressioning.
The approach is typically the same as Conventional Key
Impressioning.
I have tried this method many, many, times trying to Master it but I
never could quite make it work every time as in Conventional
Impressioning or Knife Bade Impressioning.
Our Discussion

Key Blank for the appropriate Lock t be Impressioned.
Flat File.
Rat Tail or Pippin File ( I prefer a Rat Tail File ).
Bench Vise.
Ultraviolet Marking Pen.
A Good source of Ultraviolet Light in the correct wavelength.
First start with the correct Key Blank for the Lock. Remove the
Factory Slag and or prepare the Key Blank as usual.
After the Key Blank is prepared I then take a felt tipped
Ultraviolet Marking Pen and coat the surface Bade Edge or edges of
the Key Blank. It should glow completely when under UV radiation of
the correct wavelength.
I then insert the Key Blank into the Locks Keyway and grab it with
my Impressioning Pliers. Start the Impressioning Technique of Fitting
a Key as you would any other time Impressioning.
After you remove the Key Blank examine it under the correct
Ultraviolet Light wavelength as the felt tip Ultraviolet Marking Pen
or other ultraviolet marking material.
The ultraviolet material should be worn away and not glowing where
ever a Pin has rubbed the Fluoresces away.
This is where you should file.
Where the UV material is gone.
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After you file and before you return the Key Blank for more
Impressioning Marks, re-coat the Key Blank with your Ultraviolet
Marking Pen. Coat the entire Key Bade Edge surface and return the Key
Blank into the Locks Keyway for Impressioning Marks each time.
The marking with UV felt tipped Ultraviolet Marking Pen,
Impressioning, examining and filling continues until hopefully you
create a working Key.
Ultraviolet Pen
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Ultraviolet Light

Impressioning with Lead inserts
I have experimented extensively with this method and I did not

receive very good results. However, It is not to say that you wont
receive good results.
This is a method of Impressioning a Key by which the Impressioning
Blank is prepared by removing a portion of the Bade Edge of the Key.
The portion of the Bade Edge of the Key Blank which is removed
should be as deep as the
Deepest Depth of Cut and run the entire length of the Key Blank.
This removed area replaced with lead.
The lead being soft aids in the Impressioning marking process.
Deepest Depth of Cut
Fill with lead
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I have tried brazing, soldering and so forth, in order to try and
join the lead and Blank. Experience, practice and patience.
There is a Manufacturer who says they make Impressioning materials.
These Blanks are all prepared for Impressioning as any other time.
And the Impressioning Technique of Fitting a Key is exactly the
same.
Only the Key Blank material has changed.
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Flat Steel Keys / Safe Deposit Keys and Warded Keys
This type of Warded Lock may be acquired through a distributor or

possibly found on Lockers, Deposit Boxes etc...
The Key Blank does not need to be prepared extensively, except for
the Factory Slag that needs to be removed from the edge and sides of
the Key Blank. After the Slag is removed, clamp the Flat Steel Key
Blank in your Impressioning Pliers. Then light a match or use a
candle to Soot the Bade Edge and Bade Sides of a Flat Steel Key
Blank.
Flat Steel Key Blank
Sooting the Key Blank means, that when an open flame is held below
the Key Blank, it causes a black Soot to form on the Bade Edge and
Bade Sides of the Key Blank.
This Soot is messy and will wipe of on your finger if you are
careless.
While Sooting, roll the edge of the Key so that the
Bade Edge sides and Bade Edge are completely covered with Soot.
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Soot here
on
Both sides
Match
or
Candle
Do not wipe the Soot off.

The Pins or Wafers in the Lock will wipe the Soot off for you as
they mark. ( Make Impression Marks ).
You will most likely need to put a Throat Cut on the Key Blank
before it will turn in the Lock.
A Throat Cut is toward the Bow of the Key Blank is necessary in
order for the Blank to turn in the Lock.
Still using your vice grips to hold the Sooted Flat Steel Key Blank,
insert the prepared Blank into the Keyway.
Bind and turn in the same manner as in Pin Impressioning.
But do not move up and down.
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A Throat Cut here
Remove the Blank and file ( with a Square File ) where the Soot has
been rubbed off at the Throat.
The Cuts are Square. The Cut Sides are not sloped as with regular
Impressioning either.
File, Square. Try the Key in the Lock. If it doesnt pass the
Throat file some more. Square.
File this so that when the Key is inserted it will pass the Throat
Cut and turn further into the Lock.
Remove the Blank.
Soot the Blank again and re-insert it into the Lock.
Bind and turn in the same manner as in Pin Impressioning.
But do not move up and down.
Simply, Bind and release. Bind and release.
been rubbed off. File Square a little bit and try the Key. Re-Soot.
Bind and release. Bind and release.
been rubbed off. File Square a little bit and try the Key. Re-Soot.
This is how the Impressioning Marks are made. By rubbing the Soot
off. Your filling should be square and to the bottom of each Depth.
If you are unsure of the Depths, file a little and Re-Soot.
A Depth at a time where there are marks.
The Impression Marks will basically be where the Soot is removed.
Again practice is the name of the game.
Square filing is the rule. Not rounded as with Bottom Pins.
Re-Soot and Impression again. Repeat the entire process. Until the
Lock opens.
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These Locks are called Warded.
Impressioning takes time, technique & practice. It is an Art.
Flat steel keys are used extensively around Safe Deposit Boxes.
Banks will request this type of work. I have run into Re-Combinating
a renters side. And or creating a Key, etc. Some Lockers and cabinet
locks utilize Flat steel Keys.
A suit case utilizes a Flat Steel Key as well as some garden
tractors. A different type and shape, but none the less Flat Steel.
It will take you time to learn and Master the phrase Impressioning,
but you can do it.
You should start by purchasing Key Blanks and build your Key Blank
stock.
I have used Datsun Blanks in tractors and house Keys in boats.
Padlocks, file cabinets, Lockers, vehicles are all Impressionable.
The Impressioning technique is a field in Locksmithing that I insist
on being proficient.
Experience will teach you, and of course, practice, practice,
practice.
And remember;
Practice, practice, practice.
Case History: Finding more Locks

After Impressioning Keys to three file cabinets that were Keyed
Alike, the secretary tried them and assured us they worked fine. I
asked if there were any other file cabinets that she would like
worked on and the secretary assured me that there were not.
She billed the work. I normally do not like to bill the first job.
After we left the job, several days later, the secretary called us
again.
She said that the Key did not fit several other file cabinets in
another room.
I told her that she did not tell us that when we were there about
the additional file cabinets.
She informed us that they had the same code number as the other
three we had Impressioned several days earlier, but the Key did not
fit. I told her that the Locks could have been Re-Keyed or that there
might be a burr on the Impressioned Key. I did not know without
seeing it.
She was angry when we told her that there would be a service charge
to go back to the site.
She obviously found more file cabinets after we left.
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Impressioning The Tubular Key
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Codes, Codes, Codes

A Key Code is essentially the Bittings of the Key. Usually the
Bittings are disguised by the use of a Code. The exception would be a
Direct Code.
There are different types of Codes when dealing in this area of
Locksmithing / Security work.
For the many types of Keys (manufactures) that exist, there are just
as many Codes.
These key types include; Flat Steel, Tubular, Foreign Automotive,
Motorcycle, Bike, Boat, Plane, Fork Lift, Desk, and many more all use
Code systems.
Some manufactures stamp the Code backwards. This is often referred
to as a Backward Code.
Some Manufacturers stamp letters which correspond to numbers.
Everything is always different in Locksmithing / Security.
Some Keys such as Interchangeable Core are read from Tip to Bow and
the Code or Bittings are given in order from the Tip of the Key
towards the Bow.
Key Codes may be found on the stock invoice such as automobiles,
Vending machines, etc...
Key Codes may be found on stickers in vehicle glove boxes, on trunk
hinges, on automobile door Lock housings, ignition switches,
motorcycle ignitions, helmet lock housings, the bottom of padlocks,
and other places. One needs to know where a particular manufacturer
placed or places their Codes. Just because there are numbers and or
letters on an object does not mean they are Key Codes. Some of these
are manufacturing numbers, part numbers, or some other reference
number.
You could end up looking up and or cutting countless Code Keys and
never have one work the Lock. I have.
This is what to expect when working with codes in Locksmithing.
Codes, Codes, Codes.
When one has discovered a Key Code, they do not necessarily have a
Working Key.
Remember? A Key Code is essentially the Bittings of the Key. The
bittings are disguised by the use of a Code. The exception would be a
Direct Code. A Direct Code is just that. If one were to read the
numbers on the bow of key, lets say a Schlage Key (SC1) and the
numbers read 73345. These numbers would directly refer to the key
code representing the actual cuts from bow to tip 73345.
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Once a key Code is obtained, and it is not a Direct Code, it must
first be deciphered and then cut. When a Key Code is obtained, it
does not necessarily mean it is real or even correct.
Usually a Code book has all of the necessary pertinent information
needed in order to decipher and Cut a Key by Code.
And of course the Code Cutting equipment is also needed.
The trick is to recognize legitimate Codes. Are they correct? Is it
a real Code series or just gibberish?
Is the code read as a Direct Code, Blind Code, Backward Code,
Backward Reverse Depth Code?
You must always be careful about what you are doing.
Slow and easy is the way to go as you are learning. You are not
supposed to know all of this in one day. It takes time, patience,
practice, and drive.
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Code Books
Once a Key Code is obtained, it becomes necessary to decipher the

Code and obtain the correct Bittings or Bitting Array.
A Code Book is now needed.
Code Books may come in single volumes, groups of Code Books, or
contain an entire multitude of Code Books.
Codes are also available on computer disks. Type in the Key Code
number and instantly the Code has appeared, as well as the correct
Key Blank, Manufacturer and other pertinent information and
specifications.
The individual Code Books and complete Code Book Sets come in a
variety of options. Multi Manufacturer Code Books, Motorcycle only
Code Books, Padlock only Code Books, Foreign Automobile only Code
Books, and more varieties.
You can purchase Boat Codes, Locker Codes, Desk Codes etc....
If you were to do work on motorcycles, you would purchase either an
individual book of Codes pertaining to one type of motorcycle or you
might buy a complete set of Code Books for several motorcycle types.
Your other option would be to purchase a complete Code Book library
which contains a variety of Codes for many different Locks including
the motorcycle Codes you were seeking.
The Code Books range from a few dollars to complete Code Book sets
for over a thousand dollars.
These are similar to reference books a Doctor or Lawyer may use, and
as important. This is one reason why I compare myself to that of a
Doctor or Lawyer. Code Books do become dated. New Code Books come out
every year. It is important to keep updated.
Code books are needed if the work you will be doing is looking up
and cutting Keys by Code.
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What does the Code Book offer?
Most Code Books contain technical information and specifications as

to the particular Key and Lock one is working with as well as
providing the deciphered Bitting Array.
Code Cards which work with some Code Machines may also contain
specifications, but not the codes.
Usually the last book of the Code Book Set will contain a Cris Cross
index. The index may be used to look up a Keys Code either by the
Manufacturer name or by the Keys Code.
The Index will direct you to which volume or volumes and page number
of that particular Code Book set the code may be found in.
After looking up a particular Code Series or type of Manufacturer in
the correct Code Book volume, the information obtained will tell you
which Key Blank to use. It will direct you as to whether the Key is
read bow to tip or Tip to Bow.
The specifications (A.K.A.Specs) will tell you the distance from the
Shoulder to the center of the first cut (the Spaces) and from the
shoulder to the center of each of the cuts. The specifications will
also convey the measurements for the Depth of Cut and of course the
Code listing for the particular Key Code one is searching for.
Lets look at the different types of Codes there are and the methods
we will use when looking the codes up.
Direct Code
Some Domestic Locks have the Codes read and cut exactly as the
numbers appear.
A Direct Code is a Code which is read and cut to the correct Depths
exactly as it is read.
A Code Book would not be needed to look up the Code. However, the
Code Book may be needed to gain specific information such as; the
exact Depths of Cut, the Spacing, the distance from the Shoulder to
the center of the First cut, type of Key Blank needed, and other
relevant information.
Example:
We know from experience or from technical information that this
particular Key is read bow to tip.
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Most Domestic Locks are Read from Bow to Tip. There are some which
read from Tip to Bow, but for the most part, and for our discussion,
we will recognize the Bow to Tip reading as a fact in this case.
Schlage original Keys, right out of the box, have a Code stamped on
the bow. This is the exact number the Key is cut to. This is called a
Direct Code. When reading the Key from Bow to Tip, each Code number
stamped on the bow of the Schlage Key, represents directly its
appropriate Depth and to its corresponding Space.
If the Bow were stamped 56374 and read Bow to Tip, then the Depths
of cut would be:
A 5 Depth for the First Space, a 6 Depth for the second Space, a 3
Depth for the third Space, a 7 Depth for the fourth Space , and a 4
Depth for the fifth Space.
The Direct Code represents the Depth of Cut exactly.
Some Direct Codes will have a false letter added in front of the
Code. Just drop the letter and Read the Code direct. The Code T 88531
would be read as 88531. You will find this type of code on some
Manufacturers original keys such as US Lock.
Blind Code
Some automobiles as well as other Manufacturers use a different
Code system. This system is called a Blind Code.
A Blind Code is a Code which is different from the actual Bitting
Array. It can not be Read without first looking the Code up.
For example:
You might be told the Code is 7 M 3 5. You would then look this Code
up in the latest Code Book Volume index, either by Manufacturer (if
it is known) or by the Code. After directed to do so, you would
acquire the Code book volume for that particular Code and or
Manufacture and look up the Code in its original form, 7 M 3 5.
We would turn to that Code Series page in the suggested Code book.
The top of the page will contain all of the code series included in
this Code list.
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Example: 7J00 - 7Y100.
This indicates that there are also J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y
letters in the 7 series.
7J00
7K00
7L00
7M00 *
7N00
And so forth.
We know our code 7 M 3 5, containing the letter M in the code
7M35, would be included between the letters J thru Y in the alphabet.
We know our Code should be in this Code series.
At the top of the page would be the specifications for that 7J00 7Y100 Code series. It would tell you the Lock which the Key goes to
(Lets say Fort Lock ). The information would tell you what Key
Blank to use. The Depths and Spacings etc...
Looking through the 7J00 - 7Y100 Codes J, K, L we find the
correct M Code series page.
After we find the M page the letter would be dropped (In this case
the M) making the Code number we are searching for 7 3 5. Notice
how we pulled the M series Codes out, dropped the M and then read
the Code numbers 735.
Now looking under the M series codes we begin looking for the
Code 735.
We would start to read down the list of numbers for that Code
series.
700
701
702
703.......continuing down the list
............
734
735 - 22543 *
As we looked up 735 it would show some numbers next to it. For
discussion let us say that when we looked up the Code 735 it looked
like;
735 - 22543.
These numbers are the Depths of Cut (The Bitting Array) for that
particular Code. We found it!
Usually we read Bow to Tip of the Key or what ever the
specifications advised us for that Code series.
We now have the correct Code for that Lock. 22543. Cut B-T. (Bow to
Tip)
Now one must possess the means to cut the Key by Code.
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You can see there is more to a Key by Code than meets the eye.
The Client says, I have the Key Codes. I shake my head.
First question, where did they get the Key Code from? Most people do
not even know what a Key Code is,let alone being able to find the
code.
Second, how do they know the number they have acquired is even a
Code?
The Codes are sometimes written by the Manufacturer incorrectly. The
Codes may be recorded and or copied by the Client incorrectly. The
Lock may have been Re-Keyed. There are numerous other factors to
consider when someone says they have a code.
These are the very reason why I do not guarantee Keys by Code.
This is where Code books and experience are needed.
All Codes and Code Series are different.
Combination Padlocks for example:
Master brand, will have a number on the back. This is called a
Blind Code.
For instance 0 6 7 G l 7 7 3 2 Q. You would look this
number up in the correct Master Combination Padlock Code book and the
Code would be listed beside it.
For instance the letters, numbers may be read 0 6 7 G l 7 7 3
2 Q.
You would follow the search routine, Index, Volume, Code series,
Code.
The Code in this case does not have any letters Dropped as with
our previous 7 M 3 5 Code example.
In this case the Code List is found, and the Code number 0 6 7 G
l 7 7 3 2 Q is looked up as it is.
After looking up the Code 0 6 7 G l 7 7 3 2 Q, the correct
combination of the Code might be; 30R - 20L - 15R.
Nothing will ever take the place of practice and experience.
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Backward Code
A Backward Code is actually a Direct Code only read backward.

For instance the Code 5 3 6 2 1 would be deciphered as 1 2 6 3 5.
It is very easy. The trick is to know when the Code is a Direct Code
or Reverse Code.
Backward Reverse Depth Code

A Backward Reverse Depth Code is a Code which is backward from being
read direct, and then the Depths are reversed as well.
Example:
A Foreign Ignition Cylinder Code may be read as 424314. This is read
from Bow to Tip.
The Code would be translated backward to 413424. Read from Bow to
Tip.
Then each Depth would be reversed. Read from Bow to Tip.
Example: the #4 Depth would be a #1 Depth, a #3 Depth = #2,etc.
#4
#3
#2
#1
=
=
=
=
#1
#2
#3
#4
The code 4 2 4 3 1 4 is read as 4 1 3 4 2 4.

The Depths for the Code 4 1 3 4 2 4 would now be deciphered as 1 4 2
1 3 1. Reading from Bow to Tip.
This why accurate specifications and information are important.
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Ford Ten System Codes
Ford Ten Systems use a different type of Broken Code.
The instructions are given in the Code Book.
The Ignition and Door Cuts are combined together onto one Blank, so
we have one Key which operates both the door and ignition.
A quick look:
The Code Number is broken into segments.
The Door Key, which is the second part of the Code, is Looked up and
Cut first.
The door section being cut first allowed us to obtain information on
the Ignition Cuts which enables us to look up the first part of the
code. The information obtained is now cut on the second part of the
key toward the Tip; thus creating a Working Key.
Hey! I did not create any of this. Dont look at me funny.
Codes, Codes, Codes; this is the way it is.
Once the Key Code is Obtained

Once the Key code is obtained and deciphered, the Code must now be
cut onto a key Blank.
There are several ways in which this may be accomplished.
Space and Depth Keys And The Manual Key Machine

I strongly suggest for you to work with Domestic house Locks and
Domestic Automobile Locks before attempting Foreign Locks. Foreign
Locks are for the seasoned, advanced Locksmith only.
A Manual Key Machine may be used as a Code Machine when using Space
& Depth Keys.
For you to be able to do this, you will need a set of Space & Depth
Keys, or Space & Depth Keys which are cut to specifications for the
particular Manufacturers Lock which you wish to create a Key for.
Each Lock Manufacturer has their own Spaces and Depths
specifications.
This also is what helps make up the Locks unique characteristics.
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Each individual Key of the Space & Depth Key Set contains one
particular Depth of Cut, cut in each of its Spaces, on that one
Blank.
The first Key of the Space & Depth Key Set is cut with all zero
Depth cuts (No Cuts) along the blade, in each of its Spaces.
Then the second Key is cut with all one Depth cuts along the
blade in each of its Spaces.
The third Key is cut with all two Depths along its blade in each
of its Spaces and so forth.
Each Space is
Cut
to all #1
Each Space is
Cut
to all #2
Each Space is
Cut
to all #3
Each Space is
Cut
to all #4
Key 4
Key 1
Each Space is
Cut
to all #5
Key 2
Key 5
Key 3
This process continues until all of the Depths have been cut.
We will cut as many keys as there are Depths of Cut.
A Schlage five pin Space and Depth set would have 10 Keys. 0-9.
Each Key would contain all of one Depth.
Key # (1) = 00000 / Key # ( 2 ) = 11111 / Key # ( 3 ) = 22222
etc...
The reason you need all of the Spaces on one Key all cut the same
Depth are:
Any single Depth of Cut may fall into any Space along the blade edge
of the Key.
Tip:
A Set of Space & Depth Keys may be made by saving original
manufacturers keys out of the boxes.
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Over a period of time, and with enough Keys collected, it would be
possible to collect the Keys which contained at least one each of the
Depths of Cut in each Space position. Even better, some Keys may have
the same Depth of Cut in several locations (Spaces).
The Depth of Cut from the original Keys for the particular Space
needed would be duplicated to our individual Space and Depth Key. An
entire set of Space and Depth Keys could be created this way.
Of course it is easier and less time consuming to purchase the Space
and Depth Key Set out right.
My intention here was to show you the reader that It can be done.
Cutting a Code Key From Space & Depth Keys

For our discussion let us say you are cutting a Key to a Direct
Code;
Depths of
6
1. Read Bow to Tip / 6 =

position.
1.
Bow Cut in the #1
Depths of Cut
6
4
6
5
1
3
1
4
2
5
Spaces
Your first step would be to set your Key Blank in the Key Machine
Duplicating Vise for duplication.
Then you would place your #6 Space & Depth Key from the set in the
original Key vice as the original Pattern Key / Code Key to be
duplicated.
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You would copy from your Space & Depth Key Set the #6 Depth in the
number one ( 1 ) Space position, and because our Code is 6
4
6
5
1, you would then copy the #6 Depth in the three ( 3 ) Space
position to our Duplicating Blank.
Replace your Space & Depth Key with the number four #4 Space & Depth
Key and cut this in the two
( 2) Space position.
Repeating the process by placing the #5 Space & Depth Key in your
vise and copying this in the four
(4 ) Space position.
And then copying the #1 Space & Depth Key and cutting that in the
Last ( 5) Space position.
The Depths, being able to fall into any Space, is the reason you
cut all the same Depths on one Blank.
In this way you could easily cut two, number six Depths at the same
time.
If our Depth and Space set had only one, sixth Depth cut in the
number one Space (that was next to the bow), you would be unable to
duplicate this Depth at the tip of your uncut Blank or in any other
Space for that matter.
So you need one Depth of Cut in each of the Space positions on a
Space and Depth Key.
Remember there are five, six, seven and eight Pin Locks (referring
to Spaces). Some Locks with even more Pins (Spaces).
Locksmithing tricks and techniques go on and on.
The average Commercial and Residential Lock contains five or six
Spaces.
Depth & Space Keys come in every type of Key imaginable.
Schlage, Arrow, Dexter, Yale, Datsun, Toyota, Rolls Royce, etc....
I have several Depth & Space Key sets for; Schlage, Arrow, Dexter,
Yale, Toyota, and 7 Pin Tubular Locks. The Tubular Lock is one which
would be found on a soda machine, or at the Laundromat. Many more
applications for Tubular Locks exist. Bicycle Locks, motorcycle,
Harley Davidson ignitions, Padlocks etc...
The Tubular Key Depth & Space Key is used the same way in order to
Cut a Key by Code. However, a special Tubular Key Machine is needed
as well as special Tubular Code Books and or De-Coding equipment.
A Manual Key Machine is a great inexpensive way to get started.
The Manual Key Machine will duplicate Keys, and when needed, the
Manual Key Machine may cut Keys by Code.
Entire Master Key Systems may be Code cut this way if need be.
Or, one Key may be Cut by Code at a time for Re-Keying. After
cutting a Key by Code it may then be duplicated.
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Not all Keys will Vise into a Manual Key Machine. Some Foreign
automobile keys and some of the newer super long vehicle keys are the
exception. For the most part, the Manual Key Machine will do just
fine.
If you had a Manual Key Machine you might buy sets of Space & Depth
Keys so that you could cut Keys to Code.
Cutting blades are a concern when dealing with Foreign Keys and High
Security Keys. In order to cut particular types of Keys, you need
specific cutting wheels.
Staying with basic Domestic Locks, regular Cutting Wheels will do.
When in doubt, ask your Distributor if your Cutting Wheel blade will
cut the Blank. You may want to keep a log of this information for
your future reference.
Code machines run into thousands of dollars and there are many on
the market. One machine uses Depth and Space cards. The appropriate
Code Card is inserted into a special viewing window.
After placing your key blank in the vise, you dial out your Depths
and Spaces one Space at a time guided by the Code card and cut the
Key by Code. It is actually very simple to use. There are no
Micrometers needed and anyone can use this machine. It is a good
machine when one does not know what they are doing or are un-sure of
themselves.
The Code Cutting Machine is expensive. You not only need the
machine, but also the cards $ $, cutter wheels $$ and attachments $$.
My Code machine was thousands to purchase and then hundreds of
dollars just to tune up.
There are other types of Code Cutting Machines which have Two
Micrometers built in. One Micrometer is for the depth of Cut and the
other Micrometer is for the Spaces.
I actually prefer this type of Machine now that I am experienced.
There are no cards to purchase in order to operate this type of Code
Cutting Machine.
All that is actually needed is a Code book with Specifications, and
then simply dial out the specs on the Micrometers. From what I
understand there is no need to purchase extra cutting wheels as with
the Card type machine. One Blade does it all.
Tip:
Be very careful on each item, tool, machine, etc. which you may
purchase.
The wolves disguised in sheeps clothing abound. You can not say I
did not warn you.
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De-Coding Keys with the Micrometer
This is a hand tool used for measuring.

A Micrometer is a very useful too in determining the Depths of Cut
on a Key. Without the aid of a
Key Machine or Code Cutting Machine at all, one could possibly file
the correct Depths of Cut utilizing a Micrometer.
A Micrometer is read in 100 thousandths of an inch. I would strongly
suggest learning how to use a Micrometer.
Two types of Key Micrometers
The Micrometer as a Key De-coder
A Micrometer may be used to De-Code an existing Key. Simply Mic

(pronounced Mike) each Depth of Cut. Write the Depths down on a piece
of paper. If the Key were De-Coded and or read from Bow to Tip, then
the first Depth written would be the number one Space next to the
Bow.
Pinning Kits have the specification charts for various Manufacturers
in them. The actual numbers taken from each Depth of Cut could be
found on the specific Manufacturers chart.
Micrometers also come in different configurations, such as the
micrometers built directly into some Code Cutting Machines. One
Micrometer is for the Depth Of Cut and the other Micrometer is to set
the Spaces.
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Key De-Coders
There are several types of De-Coders on the market.

One is a plastic type box in which you insert Decoding Cards
(The same Manufacturer of this extremely high priced tool is the one
who manufactured the Code machine with the offer of Free Foreign
Code Cards).
The cards have all the specifications of a single Manufacturers Key
on it. There is one card for each company.
You insert your cut Key to be De-Coded into the plastic box and run
the Key bitting guide into each Space. You then read the numbers that
the needle points to on the Card. In sequential order.
There are the Flat Steel plate De-Coders.
These are steel plates with the Key Depths cut out in a slot.
You slide the Key down the slot for each Space on the Key.
Where the Key stops along the slot is the correct Depth of Cut.
Repeat this for each cut on the Key.
It is a pretty simple method of decoding a Key.
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De-Coding a Key with a Key Machine
You can De-Code a Key to see what the actual Depths of cut are with
a Key Machine.
However crude this lesson is, I have used it many times out in the
field when it was all I had.
It may not be great, but it works. You can use this technique on a
Card Code Cutting Machine.
WARNING
Turn the key machine off through out this lesson!
You would vice the Key which you wish to De-Code in the vice of the
Key machine. This would be on the side which a new Blank would be cut
on.
Then you would begin the decoding process
cut Key of your Space & Depth Key set into
The vice that an original Key would go in
duplicate it.
Make sure you have the shoulders on both
by inserting the zero

the Pattern Key vice.
if you were to try and
Key machine vices even.
Check each Depth Key Space with the duplicating guide. As each Space
is checked for Depth with the guide, look at the original Key to be
De-Coded and the cutting wheel.
You might try to turn the cutting wheel, and if it just misses or
scrapes slightly, this most likely is the correct Depth of Cut.
The cutting wheel should just slightly touch the original Key.
Write down the Space number and Depth of Cut.
You would write the Code down as if you were Decoding a lock with
the Depth and Space Keys.
Write the Depth of Cut above the appropriate Space number, above the
dash mark.
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Discussion ON Key Decoding
Bow to tip
Depth
Spaces
----1
----2
-----
----3
-----4
BT
5
You would try each of the Space & Depth Keys in the Space & Depth
Key Set starting with the zero Depth Key. Set the Duplicating Guide
tip in each of the spaces. As the guide is placed in each of the
Space & Depth Key Spaces, make note if the Cutting wheel is high or
low on the key which is being De-Coded.
If the Cutting Wheel seems to just touch the Key being De-Coded,
write down the Depth in the appropriate Space on your sheet of paper.
If in doubt if the depth is correct, turn the Key Machine wheel
slightly to see if it just scrapes the De-Coding key.
You will perform this procedure with each Space & Depth Key in the
set, checking each Space on the Space & Depth Key.
You try the one depth key and the two depth key, but neither
have a space that allows the cutting wheel to touch our Pattern Key.
If you were using the Space & Depth Key Set, and you were using the
third Depth Key ( #3 ).
If the Key cuts on the Depth set Key allowed the Pattern Key to
touch the cutting wheel in the fourth Space then you would write it
like this:
Depth
Spaces
298
----1
----2
----3
----4
------ BT
5

You try the four depth key, but it does not have a Space which
allows the Cutting Wheel to touch our Pattern Key.
The next Space & Depth Key to fit the Pattern Key is a number five (
#5 ) Depth.
This falls in the first and last cuts as we De-Code.
Depth
Spaces
----1
3
----2
----3
----4
5
-----5
BT
The next Space & Depth Key to fit the Pattern Key is a number seven
( # 7 ) Space & Depth Key.
This would be in the second cut.
Depth
Spaces
5
----1
7
----2
----3
3
----4
5
-----5
BT
After we have tried several more Space and depth Keys, we find our
last Depth Key a nine ( # 9 ) Depth Key is the next Depth Key to fit
the original.
Depth
Spaces
5
----1
7
----2
9
----3
3
----4
5
-----5
BT
If the cutting wheel bottoms out on the good original Key, the
Depth & Space Key has to deep a cut for that particular original Keys
cut.
The Pattern Key that we are De-Coding may have a lot of errors and
improper tolerances.
This is due to normal wear on the key.
Half Depths may be encountered if this is the case. Some badly worn
Keys may not even be read. You will have to use judgment on Decoding
Half Depths. Cut your new Key one Depth shallow for any questionable
Depths and mark your decoding paper accordingly.
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De-Coding Locks and Lock De-Coders
Depth and Space Keys De-Code Lock
If you were going to Re-Key a Datsun Door Locks, you would use your
special Datsun Re-Keying kit for that particular vehicle to Re-Key
it. In order to cut the new Key for the Re-Bitted Locks you will use
your Space & Depth Key set.
If you need to cut a Key to the cars Locks, fitting the Key to the
existing Locks on the vehicle,
(Going on the presumption that they are the original Manufacturers
stock Locks and have never been changed ).
You would attempt get the Code from one of the Locks and look it up
in a Code Book in order to cut a
Key by Code. Some Codes are found on the Ignition Lock , Door Locks,
tags, glove box, inside trunk hinge, anywhere.
Anything goes in Locksmithing.
Some auto Manufacturers put the Code under the rubber Bow of the
original Keys.
Well how does that help if you loose the original Key ?
Depth And Space Keys Are Used To De-Code Lock
Using Space & Depth Keys you may also De-Code a Lock.
After removing the Lock from the main body and plug from the shell,
you would then insert Space & Depth Key number one and see what Wafer
or pin comes flush to the plug. If so, write the Depth and Space
down.
Try Space & Depth Key number two. If any come flush, write that plug
Space & Depth Key Depth down on paper.
Continue this way until you have De-Coded the Lock.
You might have to do this when a Client has lost their Key and would
like the same Combinated Key again. Of course, anytime a Key is lost,
the security to the Locking Device has been breached and Re-Keying
should be done immediately.
Example:
Not that this has ever happened, mind you. Ahemm
Lets say it is a baby sitter. She was Locked Out and you have just
Picked opened the house door. She says she needs a Key, but the same
Key.
This is when you would De-Code the Lock Plug using Space and Depth
Keys.
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You would be having a bad day, if after you started to De-Code the
Lock you found that the Lock was Master Keyed. Too many pins for the
beginner and experienced alike.
Normally this is not the case for Domestic Locks (Residential
Locks), but anything can happen in Locksmithing.
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Discussion Lock Decoding
After opening the door you would remove the Lock from the door.
Strip the Lock down and remove the Plug from the lock. If the Plug
has turned in the Shell and Locked back up you will have to Shim
Pick.
You would write on a piece of paper five lines.
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____ BT
These lines represent the Spaces in the Lock. I always write BT or

TB indicating whether I am
De-Coding, Bow to Tip or Tip to Bow.
After the Plug is removed you would hold it in your hand and insert
the First Space and Depth Key with zero Depth Cuts. You would note
if any of the Pins come up flush to the top of the Plug.
If not continue with the next Space and Depth Key. If a Bottom Pin
did come flush to the top of the Plug you would make note as to what
position (Space) that it was and write it down in the appropriate
Space in our drawing below.
You would then insert the next Space and Depth Key with the number
one Depth Cuts and observe if any Bottom Pins come flush with the
top of the Plug. If so, write this down in the appropriate Space on
your paper. In our discussion a one Pin came flush in the third
Space.
Always be careful that the Pins do not Jump out of the Plug. Or
you bump or drop the Plug.
Bow to tip
Depth
Spaces
----1
----2
1
----3
----4
-----5
BT
two Depth Cuts and observe if any Bottom Pins come flush with the
your paper. In our discussion no Pin came flush in any Space.
Depth
Spaces
302
----1
----2
1
----3
----4
------ BT
5

three Depth Cuts and observe if any Bottom Pins come flush with the
your paper. In our discussion a Pin came flush in the first Space.
Depth
Spaces
3
----1
----2
1
----3
----4
------ BT
5
four Depth Cuts and observe if any Bottom Pins come flush with the
your paper. In our discussion no Pin came flush in any Space.
Depth
3
-----
Spaces
----2
1
----3
----4
------ BT
5
five Depth Cuts and observe if any Bottom Pins come flush with the
your paper. In our discussion two Pins came flush in the second and
fifth Space.
Depth
3
-----
Spaces
5
----2
1
----3
----4
5
------ BT
5
six Depth Cuts and observe if any Bottom Pins come flush with the
your paper. In our discussion a Pin came flush in the fourth Space.
Depth
3
-----
Spaces
5
----2
1
----3
6
----4
5
------ BT
5
We have just De-Coded the Lock. It took about three minutes. Now we
will use our space and depth Key set and Cut a key by Code with our
Manual Key machine.
I may not use Space and Depth Keys all of the time, but when I need
them they sure do come in handy.
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The Space & Depth Key method is used most in the area of Decoding
Locks.
The Space & Depth Key method is used most when learning the art of
decoding Keys and or cutting Keys by Code. You have to start
somewhere, and it is very inexpensive compared to the alternatives.
I now use more professional De-Coders and Code machines. Remember, I
also started with the Space & Depth Key sets.
I wanted to show you this type of work and the equipment to be used.
Utilizing a; Manual Key Machine, the correct Cutting Wheel, Space &
Depth Key sets, and the correct Blank.
General Motors Lock De-Coder
Tip:
I have had one half dozen Key machines in my service vehicle,
several lights, and other miscellaneous plug in devices. There were
quite a few wires with plugs around.
My solution was to place a piece of colored electrical tape on the
front of each piece of electrical equipment and the same color
electrical tape on the corresponding plug. This way I could tell at a
glance which plug went to what device at my plug strip.
Tip:
Sometimes I will use a correctly cut Space Key. A Space Key or Cheat
This Spacing Key may be Cut and Spaced with the correct Spaced cuts
for any Lock which one wants to try and Impression a Key for. This
my Impressioning Blank, or I will carefully mark an Impressioning
Blank utilizing this Spacing Key.
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I clamp the two together with a pair of Impressioning Pliers and
carefully file the Impressioning Blank, but I do not file the
original Spacing Key.
spacing on it where the Impressioning Marks should be located.
This pre-marking method works great and I highly recommend it.
Shoulder an original with Key Blank, and clamp to duplicate.
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Re-Keying Made Easy
I used to cut several different groups of Keys by Code using Depth
and Space Keys which I would keep available. I would keep these
groups of Keys in little boxes labeled by Manufacturer in
alphabetical order.
Example :
Six different Keys by Code would then be cut.
I would then stamp their individual Code onto the bow of these six
original Keys.
I would then duplicate from four to a dozen duplicates of each of
the six Keys.
These groups of duplicates would be placed onto Key rings. Six rings
of Keys by Code, each Key ring would contain four to twelve duplicate
Keys with the same Code. I would then place the Original Key on its
single own Key ring and hook this to its group. The original Code
stamped Key is used to identify the Code of the Keys on the Key ring.
It is used for duplication and identification only.
When on the road, if I needed a Key by Code, I would go to my precut Key groups.
If I had to Re-Key, and if I did not have electricity, I would have
Keys by Code and duplicates to give to my client. I always retained
the original Key by Code. The key which was stamped with the code. I
would use it over and over. When I returned to my shop I would then
cut more duplicates to replenish what I had used.
Remember to keep using different groups of Keys.
Rotate stock.
I will keep original Manufacturers Keys when ever I can. I will use
these to make duplicates just as I spoke of earlier, and carry them
on Key rings for Re-Keying. They are great if you do not have
electricity. Plus, they are exactly to Manufacturers specifications.
Well.... KwikSet is a different story.
Yale, Padlocks, Weiser, Falcon, etc... Save them all.
Only factory originals though. Never keep a customers old Key. I
always return this key to the client.
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Dictionary Phrase:
Office Operation and Procedures

Master locksmith security encyclopedia set dictionary
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Image
To some people in the Locksmithing Trade, Image means everything. To
others, it is not as important. I for many years, about fifteen
years, dressed casually. Clean jeans and a good flannel shirt. I
found that every Client that I ever had (thousands of them) never
cared in the least as of what cloths I was wearing. I have serviced
Multi Million dollar companies as well as private individuals.
However, some Locksmiths consider everything as Image.
They will wear a uniform consisting of a special shirt with an
embroidered name patch. The shirt might even be bright red or another
flashy flamboyant color. The vehicles are out of the ordinary with
gigantic lettering all over the vehicles. Retired ambulances seems to
be the fashion wherever I have traveled.
The same individuals belong to every organization that one can
belong to. The Chamber of Commerce, Locksmith Associations, Safe
Associations, Business Mens Associations etc... The average client
encountered has never heard of half of the organizations available.
I personally like to remain Low Keyed. (No pun intended)
I have had custom made Locksmith vehicles, but no one would know
what the vehicle was. I am in incognito (Investigator). I do not
letter my vehicles. I have had many, many clients request that I
arrive in an un-marked vehicle. Such as a Wife Beating, Domestic
disputes, Court Order Lockout, employee termination, etc.
Personal preference is really what it is all about. Oh, I am sure
that lettering on a vehicle may have helped sales. I also know that
lettering a vehicle incites trouble.
Locksmith on the vehicle also means Locksmith Tools are inside the
vehicle.
Case History:
I know of one Safe Person who had their Van stolen with all of their
Safe tools inside. The vehicle and tools were used in a successful
bank robbery.
I would have been embarrassed. A Security person lost their Security
vehicle?
The Security Vehicle stolen? No Alarm System or preventative
measures?
An advertisement in the Yellow Pages and some Calling Cards are
really all that is needed along with good, clean, reputable work.
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What Is Commerce
Before we begin our office and operations I would like to start with
the topic of; Commerce.
Simply put commerce is business.
There is good commerce and there is bad commerce.
My father/dad told me;
to stay in business, one must make a profit. If one does not make a
profit, then one will not stay in business.
How true. Never has it been said any clearer.
The whole object of a business is to generate enough money, so as to
pay all of the bills and still have money left over so that one may
entertain the thought of paying themselves a salary. How novel.
(I chuckled here).
Even a Not for Profit business must bring in revenue.
I can not possibly explain all of commerce here on these pages,
incorporating and other types of business application, but I will try
and guide you through the basics if you will.
Commerce is at federal, state and local levels.
Federal of course is the nation as a whole. State deals within the
state. And local would be the county and or town.
The opportunity to incorporate is available to those in commerce but
is not necessary in order to conduct business. Incorporating in short
is a way in which to say we are in business, we want to make money
and we are professional.
There are many befits to being incorporated some of which include;
Your name may not be used or claimed by any one else.
It is possible, to be able, to sell stocks.
And other pros and cons.
I could not possibly explain all there is to incorporating and I
would suggest contacting your state offices for more free
information.
Most towns are incorporated. The town is in business (Commerce) and
wants to make money. The county that the town is in, may also be
incorporated. The county also wants to make money
(for projects and things). The town or county may be involved in
tourism and or other forms of income (Commerce).
Every permit or license purchased in the town and or the county
generates Commerce (money). And lots of it.
Licenses and or permits; Animals, parking, dump, business, building,
wiring, pluming, etc...
There are hundreds of licenses and thousands sold. And the town and
or county generates money from the sales of these licenses.
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Down stream someone wants to open a business and goes down to their
local town hall to purchase a permit to conduct business in the town.
Usually the person is a resident there of. The merchant may have to
purchase a county license first in order to conduct business in that
county legally. Then it is possible the merchant now must purchase a
town vendors permit in order to do business in that particular town.
We will say that each of these licenses or permits is twenty dollars
each. The Vendor (merchant) hopes to generate enough income from the
purchase of the Permits and from other moneys he or she will expel on
other permits, tools, accessories, etc... To be able to pay the bills
and make a profit.
The merchant now has a license to conduct business in that town and
or county. Of course this depends on the licenses required. And of
course we presume that our merchant has all of the requirements met
to perform the occupation that they seek (electricians license,
plumber license, chimney sweep license, Locksmith License...).
This is a business that practices Positive Ethics
The merchant will then most likely acquire a Telephone Number that
has a Local Exchange. The yellow pages telephone directory
advertising would probably be next on the agenda.
Possibly the lease or rental of a store would be in order.
And of course a post office box for mail.
The purchasing of any permits that may be needed for re-wiring,
plumbing, etc...
A sign permit to go with the new sign, and more purchases and
installation services may be needed.
Thus all creating Commerce.
The printer is needed to print Calling Cards with the new Telephone
Number and new P.O. Box number, sales receipts, and other office
needs.
Remember that we are discussing Commerce.
to stay in business one must make a profit. If one does not make a
profit, then one will not stay in business.
And you can clearly see all of the revenue and commerce created by
One Individual showing Interest in a community. Money.
The services generated and products needed for other business to
create commerce is wide spread around town.
The electrician is bringing in commerce from their getting a wiring
job from the installation of the new merchants sign.
Which in turn will most likely entice the electrician to purchase
all of his operational needs (licenses, permits...) next year as well
as other merchants who benefit.
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The gas station, tires, gas, vehicle wear and tear. The hair dresser
for hair cuts, the sandwich shop for lunches, the grocery store,
trash pick up, laundry, furniture, appliances, etc... The list is
endless.
Everyone benefits.
The town and or county has taxes and quotas to meet.
If one hundred dollars are needed (for tax) and there are one
hundred people, then each must pay one dollar to meet the needed one
hundred dollar demand.
If there are only fifty people in town then each must pay two
dollars in order to meet the one hundred dollar demand.
So, if one hundred dollars were the requirement and there were two
hundred people then each would only have to pay .50 cents.
The more people working and paying their share of what is due then
the less each individual pays (supposedly).
The more people that the town can generate money from, the more
income there is. The more money that is generated brings the town
closer to meeting the required quotas and generating a Profit.
Each business and patron should contribute to the well being of the
other people and businesses in town.
If the people and businesses of the town and or county do not
support the local businesses, they all suffer.
The local merchant who is passed up and injured (in business) so
that someone else from out of town is hired for the same job,
suffers.
The merchant who is injured may purchase one less hair cut or not be
able to buy the furniture, house, swimming pool etc..
It becomes one less calling card, one less trip to the printer.
One less stop at the fish market or sandwich shop.
If the other people of the town spend their money elsewhere than
hiring the in town merchant, then the injured merchant will not
have the funds generated and profit made to continue business in that
town and or county. If the merchant feels it necessary they might
just pack up and leave town all together.
This is bad for the town and county because of all the revenue they
will loose not only from all of the merchants permits and things, but
from the loss of all of the other vendors profits from sales.
The merchants Clients may come to town and purchase other goods as
well from other vendors. There is definitely a chain of events.
Whether the people of the town do this vindictively or not, it is
bad for commerce.
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The hair dresser was thinking of purchasing a swimming pool which in
turn would have created many additional jobs.
The excavators, inspectors, designers, pool builders, licenses, toys
etc...
But because the injured merchant or merchants moved elsewhere
(another town, another county or another state) the hair dresser made
that much less commerce and put off purchasing the swimming pool.
Less taxes paid, and other losses incurred by many.
The injured merchant may possibly take their business elsewhere.
Thus a view of commerce.
My following episode is used to illustrate bad commerce and the
final outcome.
Bad Commerce
Case History: Break in Number One:
5/6/2000
Madisonville Tennessee.
The local gravel pit Rodgers Group called 5/3/2000 and asked us to
come out to a Break In.
I had previously been to this gravel pit several months earlier
(1999) and had secured the premise from an employee termination
(firing).
They had tried to call the other guy out of town from another
county but were unable to reach them.
I told the women in the office that I installed Security Systems,
did Safe work and performed most Security applications. I explained
that we install electronic security systems and that we would be glad
to help.
They had me install a lock on a file cabinet, recombinate a keyed
lock on a sentry fire two drawer records safe and re-key several
doors. The sentry fire safe instructions may be found in my safe book
and this safe is actually not meant to be re-Combinated.
I told the women in the office that they should install a deadbolt
on the door where a hole was partially drilled. They said no.
I suggested that they use a better safe against burglary. They said
no.
Everyone commented on our quick response time.
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Case History: Break in Number Two:
Well anyway I returned to the site. There was a broken window next
to the door where the robber had broken the glass reached in and Unlocked the door ( as I had predicted ). They had broken into the
sentry fire safe and made off with the money. The perpetrator ( s )
also vandaLized the office. It was clearly done by someone who knew
the office. They had gone directly to the safe and new exactly how to
break it open.
Everyone again commented on our prompt service.
I suggested that they install a security system.
I explained again that we install electronic security systems and

that we would be glad to help. The women were surprised and had not
thought about installing an alarm system.
I master keyed the door knobs and installed a double cylinder
deadbolt on the door. We ordered 5 re-keyable padlocks and master
keyed them. We tried to price a new safe and or fire safe replacement
again, but Liz and I ran into the same manufacturer / distributor run
around. The episode is accounted in my book safes.
On the third day upon our arrival the women in the office had
certainly changed their attitudes. They were cold and when I
mentioned the safe the women told me that they had already purchased
one.
Then when I commented about a security system the two women informed
me that they were already having one installed.
The Mcminn County Locksmith from sixty miles away.
I then mentioned that I also installed electronic security and the
women both acted surprised saying in a well rehearsed tone we didnt
know yunns installed alorm seestems.
Liz and I left.
Now as an investigator I know very well that these women were coaxed
and coached.
Everyone commented that our service are tops, so why hire another
security person? Most people want bundling not twenty different
people. One stop shopping.
To say, we didnt know yunns installed alorm seestems is a foolish
and weak attempt at best to not use my well known services.
They should have said we know someone who does that type of work
and have asked them to do the job. That would have been more
acceptable.
But to act as though you did not know, is inexcusable.
It is so obvious.
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To have the people turn face just like that is unusual unless they
were coached.
It is similar to the Sherborn Massachusetts service station and my
performing work for five years. I offered unsurpassed service to
George and then the owner turns and hires another company from sixty
miles away to do all of the security work when he renovated.
He had been coached.
His father was a Sherborn Massachusetts Police officer by the way.
Aaaa hheeeemm.
The gravel pit women had been coached. By whom?
By the Madisonville Tennessee Police. It is obvious.
There was a break in and the police had been notified.
When the Madisonville Tennessee Police heard that it was me
performing the lock and key security work they suggested to the women
to use someone else.
Of course the people always listen to the police.
All of this is very bad commerce by the way.
When the women said that, I was already doing the lock and key work
what should they do? The Madisonville Tennessee Police simply said
that is all right but have someone else do the alarm system. In that
way John Clymer can use his key but the alarm will prohibit him from
entering further into the building.
As though I were the one who would break in.
You would think that the women upon hearing that I install security
systems would have asked how much a security system would cost.
If at the least only to compare prices. I was standing right there!
The women did not ask. (PI).
Everyone acts as though you are so stupid and or ignorant and you do
not think and or analyze anything at all. The Madisonville Tennessee
police simply will not acknowledge that I do anything.
Investigator, detective, writer, locksmith etc...
There are other little comments and things that are said and done
which will entice one to ask why?
John is local. Go with John. John is reliable. John performs
unsurpassed security work.
The local tennessee police would never say that.
Damn Yankkee Trash.
The Mcminn County Locksmith is located in a different county.
And then to have the madisonville tennessee police take business
away from me is absurd.
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There is animosity and insult here.
Thus I will leave this area and take my
Where my Positive Ethics and hard work
The town is in business and takes their
When I leave I will take quite a bit of
explained earlier.
Everyone looses.
commerce elsewhere.
is appreciated.
commerce to another county.
commerce with me as I have
And when the madisonville tennessee police put in for raises of six
thousand dollars more per year and they only get five hundred dollars
more per year they simply will not understand why there is not enough
money (profit) for the raise.
They should want me to do more and more work. The more work I
perform the more taxes I will pay. The more permits and licensing I
will acquire. The more rentals and telephone lines and electricity I
will use.
UPS makes more deliveries, etc.
There are many more accounts I could attempt to tell and explain,
but to keep things brief I will generalize. The next episode has
happened more than once.
I will be frequenting an establishment, purchasing goods and or
services and will identify myself as a locksmith security person and
will hand the merchant my calling card.
Several visits later upon entering the establishment I will notice;
New cylinders mounted on the store front door.
New fire crash bars mounted on the fire doors.
A new safe behind the counter. A new security system. A new camera
surveillance system. Etc...
I do notice these things. I am an investigator and perform these
aspects of Locksmithing Security Work. So I do notice.
The people act as though you are stupid and do not know.
Each person who was hired came from out of town and usually from out
of the county.
Each of the security providers/installers did not patronize the
establishment which hired them at all.
Yet each installer made good money on the installations.
Instead of turning the money back around and creating good commerce,
the merchant hires someone else to install the devices they need, who
has never spent a dime in their establishment.
Then several months down the road when trouble with one of the
security systems arises the installer can not be located.
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The merchant waits until a Saturday or Sunday at midnight to call
me.
They expect me to drop everything and wait on the merchant hand and
foot as though it was indeed an honor to perform their clean up work.
And of course the merchant wants to Bill It.
I am supposed to know exactly about their system, which ever system
it is that needs my expertise, and when I quote a price they can not
understand why my prices are so high. I am then either hired
reluctantly and with a nasty attitude or I am not hired at all.
In either case the merchant is angry with me and this leaves a sour
taste in both our mouths. I have been through this countless times.
I will go and perform the required work on an inferior product and
the merchant acts as though I am the one who sold them the junk.
The merchant always acts as though they are doing you this big favor
because they asked you to do some clean up work.
I have had people comment how they are letting/allowing me to work
on their equipment.
Eventually, I am angered and I will stop patronizing the store.
Why should I patronize an establishment that will not patronize
mine?
My not patronizing their establishment hurts them the same way that
they hurt me by not patronizing me and eventually they might go out
of business. Animosity is a good word to use here as well as
survival.
This is bad commerce. Bad commerce for everyone.
There is no balance here.
Good commerce is when you turn the money around.
The merchant is purchasing your lock products and you in turn
purchase their products. Or visa verse. It is actually a very simple
process.
These are only a few examples of good commerce and bad commerce.
It is up to you the reader to determine which commerce is right for
you. Negative Ethics or Positive Ethics.
In Madisonville Tennessee USA there are a lot of drug attics,
thieves, scoundrels, cheats, criminals, food stamp people, social
security people, welfare recipients etc...
More people do not work there in Madisonville Tennessee USA, are
lazy bums, and are bad, than there are good people who work.
One would presume any good commerce should be welcome.
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For the town of Madisonville Tennessee, the county of Monroe
Tennessee, the town of Sweetwater Tennessee and the county of Mcminn
Tennessee to act as though someone with good commerce and Positive
Ethics is not needed and is run out of town is very, very, very bad
commerce. And does not make sense.
Now, I am not just taking my commerce with me, I am a writer and am
instructing others not to fall into the pit and do business here in
Tennessee as well. Again adding to bad commerce.
It is quite obvious that the people and the state of Tennessee do
not know how to conduct good commerce.
If you want good Commerce do not open shop in Tennessee.
As you can see the above story created animosity and bad commerce.
What Goes Around Comes Around
Case History:
Client Quote #1 Boxes & More Inc.#2
Jim Hudson Owner

107 West Main Street
Havelock, NC 28532
Phone 252-447-2026
Friday, January 19, 2001
We gave Boxes & More Inc.#2 of Havelock NC a quote for an Alarm

System. Boxes & More Inc.#2 also rents trucks. I gave them my
seventeen page installers tip pamphlet including information on
acqusition and ADT, free.
I was in the process of acquiring a building down town to rent for
my Locksmith School.
I was not hired by Mr. Hudson. Instead he hired ADT out of Raleigh
NC. Or should I say ADT a National conglomerate was hired, period.
A Tyco security company.
The loss of this sale injured me, so that I decided not to acquire
the school, which meant that I would not rent the truck for three
days from Mr. Hudson of Boxes & More Inc.#2 located in Havelock.
So you can see, it is a chain reaction of events. This is Commerce
or should I say very poor commerce.
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Case History: Distasteful Chief Encounter
Wednesday, March 20, 2002

Today the Newport North Carolina Police Chief called while it was
pouring rain outside. He expected us to jump and run directly to his
town and open a Womans vehicle. We quoted $38 and $18. He was
surprised.
Our regular rates.
We have not heard from him in over a year and a half of our being
here in Havelock North Carolina. October 7,2000.
I love the part it is a Female and I especially enjoy the pouring
rain part.
Disrespect, Arrogant, contentious obviously a New American.
The commerce is non existent to say the least.
Again, if I were called several times a week I would have gone out
for nothing and helped the woman.
Reverse Commerce
Tennessee has the strangest commerce I have ever seen.
The businesses in tennessee such as automobile dealers and mobile
home dealers work on reverse Commerce (backward).
These dealers do not expect the citizens of tennessee to pay the
bill.
Statistics show that tennessee has the highest social security
programs and help programs than any other state.
The people of tennessee do not work.
The dealers can not wait until the first of the month rolls around.
The social security checks come out on the third of the month.
The dealer will smile and sell a vehicle and or mobile home to any
body. They know that the person will never make the payments and the
vehicle and or mobile home will be repossessed. This is where the
dealer makes their money. Repossessing and selling again, and again,
and again. They will sell the same item over and over and over.
The dealer not only received a dozen payments (if that) before the
repossession, but after the repossession retains the goods as well.
The dealer then sells the item again.
That is why, when someone who pays their bills such as Liz and I and
wish to purchase, the dealers will not sell to us.
We will pay off the vehicle and or mobile home, own it, and the
dealer looses out.
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Not to mention that a damn yankee paid the debt off.
The other tennessians look bad, like bums. This is reverse Commerce.
The dealer does not want the bill paid off. The dealer knows that
eight out of ten people will not pay and the item will be
repossessed. The dealers bank on it. The dealers will smile and talk
to anyone (except a damn yankee. They want non payers, not, payers
).
Sloans auto sales in madisonville tennessee told Liz and I to come
back in six weeks.
Norman lee realtor in madisonville tennessee told Liz and I to come
back the next time it is raining.
This all has to do with reverse commerce. And some to do with
yankeeism.
Dean plemmons of madisonville tennessee is probably using our
dwelling as a tax write off.
Why else would he want us to move so bad? Our paying all of our rent
all of the time looks bad. He wants the dwelling to show a loss in
order that he may file a tax loss against it. Liz and I make the
place look like a profit maker. damn yankees. Why else would dean
plemmons of madisonville tennessee refuse a ten dollar gallon of
paint and a two dollar paint brush in order to keep a tenant ?
The client moves out and the landlord must now spend three hundred
dollars preparing and advertising in order to acquire another tenant.
Another tenant that the tennessee landlord knows will not pay their
rent. Another eviction with papers.
A loss. Over and over again to the government.
TM
Good Commerce
After living in Havelock North Carolina for two years one store
actually called me to do some work. Thats correct.
Liz and I rent a computer from the rental center. The rental center
manager called and requested our services. Upon our arrival I said
thank you and explained commerce quickly to him and he understood. He
commented he would not have it any other way and he believes, if you
do business with him he will do business with you.
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The A.B.C.S of Locksmith Operations

Start By Protecting Yourself On Paper
This starts anywhere you want it to, legally.
I suggest to start with the i.s.s. Authorization form. This form is
a suggestion and is in no way a guarantee of any sorts.
I will not guarantee anything in locksmith security work.
I take no responsibility in the out come of this security release
forms use. In any way shape or form.
A copy of my security release form is in this literature and may be
copied. Just add your name to the top.
I designed this form and helped word it. It is a very powerful
authorization security work release when used correctly.
Before you perform any work, make sure that it is signed and dated
by the party requesting the work.
You may want to check with your attorney on the legalities of this
form and consequences that may arise from its use. And even then the
answers the attorney gives you should be taken at a face value if you
believe the answers at all.
The wording reads similar to this :
I hereby certify that I have the authority
( this states that this person who is signing the form, is in charge
and will take responsibility for the complete payment, blame, and
outcome of the work that is about to be performed. This may be an
owner, brother, sister, parent, boss, manager, anyone.
To order the lock, key or security work designated above.
What ever you have written on the form above their signature, they
are responsible for.
Further, I agree to absolve the locksmith who bears this
authorization, from any and all claims arising from the performance
of such work.
This covers you two ways :
It relives you from any claims saying the lock or work does not work
or fails.
It also covers you if you opened a; house, car, or what have you,
and the person authorizing the work had no authority to order the
work to be done, thus making your work illegal.
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Any claims that arise from this action
who signs your form.
are absorbed by the person
Net 30 days 1.5% (in some states you may legally charge interest on
over due bills).
I find this useful when you have a client that is well into their
second month of an over due bill and is not paying or has not tried
to pay their bill.
Tack on the interest and send a second bill, stamped
" past due ."
This usually pushes them into paying. However, I have found that
most people and very large companies will not pay the interest,
period.
The large multi billion dollar j. Marsh company let their bill go
without payment for a half dozen months or more. Your little bill is
of no importance to them, you can wait. I have waited for almost a
year and the super well known company now part of maceys would not
pay the interest.
But, when I was over one month due on my bill from purchasing their
product they charged me interest.
When I refused to pay the interest; they not only put it on my
credit history, but they kept the interest each month collecting
interest, each month. Compounded and I had to pay or else. Or else
what ?
To continue
Any and all legal fees to be paid by.
(this is great, they pick up the tab. If it ever did come to small
claims or even an attorney being involved they are responsible for
any bills incurred.)
The first thing I do upon arriving at a job is to, fill out the
security work release form as much as I can, including the service
call fee, And have them sign it.
I will not perform any work without a signature.
I do not write down what I will do or prices until I am finished. I
do not know exactly what I will do, things ( plans ) change and so
does the price.
Then when I am through, and only then, Do I write down exactly what
I did and the prices which were previously discussed.
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I charge for each individual project that I do.
Example :
@
$$$$
@ $$$$
Pick open 3 cylinders.............................
@ $$$$
@ $$$$
= $$$
Shim pick 2 cylinders..............................
= $$$
Rekey 1 cylinder..................................... .
= $$$
Bore 2 holes , prep and chisel............
$$$
I have used this form for many, many years and through thousands and
thousands of clients and it always stood up.
I do not total the bill until I am ready to hand the bill to the
client.
I will ask one more time, is there anything else I can do for you
? Sometimes at this point they will say, " yes, may I have two more
keys cut? "
You will notice that I try not to mention anywhere how much to
charge.
I found that because of the wide spread demographics I cannot give
any valuable advice as to what to charge where you might be located.
I will tell you not to under charge
revert to low balling.
yourself and your work. Do not
Charge what you are worth. You are worth every penny.
Look at what you had to do to get where you are:
You
You
You
You
were inquisitive.
had initiative.
had motivation.
had the patience to practice and learn.
Congratulations !
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Dealing with the public
Only experience will guide one through these choppy shark infested
waters. The Snakes abound and Pirates are everywhere.
There are as many ways to run a locksmith security business as there
are fish in the ocean. All that I can do is tell you what has and or
has not worked for me.
I have found that I am the Cathcher. I am the last one to be
called. I am the clean up person.
Most people will try to get the work, any work accomplished at the
Cheapest (not inexpensive) price. Usually when someone calls me,
they have exhausted all of their resources. I know this and always
keep this in mind. When someone calls and asks if I can copy or
duplicate a key, red flags pop up. I all ready know that the easiest
thing to do and the Cheapest thing to do is to have gone to the
hardware store or Walmart. So that, when the person calls me for a
copy they are desperate. Someone will call and ask if I install
hardware. Red flags pop up.
Your harware or my hardware. Most often enough the person is Cheap
and has already purchased the lock at the hardware store at an
inexpensive price. I myself would have liked to have made the sale
and accumulated a little profit. However, the person is Cheap and
purchase the lock at the hardware store and now needs someone to
install it. The hardware store does not install locks, they only sell
them. Well when someone calls I charge them more to install their
lock than if I were to install my lock.
You see most likely the Cheap person purchased a Cheap lock and
there will most likely be something wrong with it. Either the client
will run back and forth to the store or you will run back and forth.
I do not have parts to service the lock and I can not gaurente it,
etc.... It is not worth it.
Lets take a closer look at the duplicate key.
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4/17/2000
A woman calls and says that she has a gate key and needs a duplicate
made. Red flags poped up.
Why call a locksmith for a duplicate key? The average person goes
to the hardware store.
The hardware stores either do not have the correct key blank or do
not know what type it is.
A neutered key bow or no markings (Plain Coined). If I ask the
person if there are any identifying marks on the key blank, they most
likely will answer with a name or say no.
The name Yale, Sargent, Arrow, Schlage, etc, mean nothing. Each of
these manufacturers make dozens if not hundreds of different keys.
In other words the person is saying no one knows what they are
doing and I need your expertise.
I am thinking in my head that I need to make a minimum of $25.00 per
sale or it is not worth it.
Remember, that I am mobile without a store front and I am available
twenty four hours a day.
Liz quoted the woman duplicate key prices range from $2.50 up to
several hundred dollars.
The woman says that the key says craftsman. After hemming and
hawing that a key (that no one else can cut or identify) is only
worth a dollar decides to come and have us give her an estimate.
Liz explained to the woman that at 5:00pm in the evening when
everyone else is closed we do not give estimates we want the work.
Liz eplained that we are not about to tell her all of the juicy
information for free so that she can go to the hardware store
tomorrow and have the duplicate key made. The woman slammed down the
telephone.
4/18/2000
The same people called (different voices but we know) and had a gate
key that was to an American Padlock and asked how much a duplicate
keys was. Another lesson I would like to point out here is that if
you notice out of the blue the same type of call will come in over a
week or two period for approximately the same work. Similar to the
Geo Storm we worked on. For the next four days we received calls for
a Geo Metro, Geo Tracker, Geo Storm. Coincidence? No. It is the same
party seeing if you had ripped them off. Or you were trying to rip
them off.
They might ask about the same vehicle but only have a friend call. I
then say the prices did not change. They are the same as I quoted
your friend this morning. The person will act as though they know
not of what I speak. And they are really thinking with their little
mind Hows the locksmith know that? Da.
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Any way back to the American Padlock. Red flags should pop up.
First the party is calling a locksmith for a duplicate key.
Second, american padlocks are usually sold through locksmiths only
and are not store bought.
This indicates to me that another locksmith made good money on
selling these special order locks and should follow up with same with
good service. The party calling me indicates that the original sales
person can not be found and that my expertise is now needed.
Liz asked the basic questions and when Liz asked have you tried to
get the key duplicated anywhere else? The calling party snapped
should I?.
My comment would have been yes. That would be the most logical
thing to do. Go to the hardware store first. Which by the way is
already what the Cheap person had done.
The calling party rudely hung up the telephone on Liz.
All of this for a dollar key. That dollar key is worth thirty
dollars to me.
All of the key crosses, key identification, machines, codes, cards,
cutters, practice, school, generator, batteries etc....
The people who call think the locksmith is stupid. We all of a
sudden get many calls requesting the same type of work.
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Cheap is Cheap
The people being Cheap will bring me the already purchased elsewhere
parts and then ask me if I will install them.
The people being Cheap, wanting to spend as little money as
possible, will purchase Cheap (not to be confused with inexpensive)
materials and then want me to install them.
Usually when I wish to have professional work performed I ask the
technician what they think is the best course of action and then I
have the same person purchase the parts that they need in order to
complete that job correctly.
Can you imagine purchasing parts at the local auto parts store and
then asking the auto dealers mechanic to install the parts?
The people of tennessee who are on the
food stamp and other programs are being
They will not get a job.
I did. I worked on a farm in tennessee
hour.
I never missed one day of work in over
would not be given a raise.
Damn Yankee.
welfare, social security,

Cheap.
for only five dollars an
a year and a half. And I
Bids Bite
One major problem with bids are the contents of the bids.
Such as:
You walk through a site with the owner and they say, i want that
knob changed and that lock changed. And so on.
You must find out if they want the locks changed or rekeyed ?
There is a big difference.
All of a sudden they say, "oh, yeah, I need those five doors over
there done also."
Done how?
Now did they tell everyone else bidding about those five extra
doors?
Those, all of a sudden, oh, yeah five doors., Are another
thousand dollars added to the bid.
These questions make a big difference when all the other bids come
in and your bid is two thousand dollars or more higher than all the
rest. Listen to what the client says and the words they use.
Talk the talk and walk the walk.
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Questions; changed, rekeyed, oh yeah?
Oh boy !
I have mentioned this on many a bid and the owner will say, no I
didn't tell any one else about the five doors, I forgot.
Beside the stock there is also labor.
You might want the bid to be written out as to the quantity of
doors, name locations, rekey or hardware to be used etc....
A hardware schedule received and or sent by fax or mail.
You should submit your bid in writing.
And you should date it with a closing date.
I have had people call me several years later and tell me to go
ahead with a bid. Thirty days is tops. Even then I have returned to
find walls, floors and entire buildings are constructed. A lot can
happen in thirty days.
Its crazy.
Take your time when estimating a bid.
When the laymen calls over the phone and asks for prices you are
indeed putting in an unwritten bid.
How many knobs ? Whats a knob ?
A knob is that round hardware you grab with your hand and turn to go
out or in through the door. What type of knob???
Are there any deadbolts ? Whats a deadbolt ? What type???
Are they double or single cylinder ? A cylinder is where ever you
stick a key in. If you stick a key in the outside and stick a key in
on the inside it is a double cylinder.
If you stick a key in the outside but have a thumb turn on the
inside it is a single cylinder deadbolt.
Do you have the existing keys ? If not, I might have to pick. If I
pick a lock cylinder it is $x amount per cylinder, not per door. The
door could have a dozen locks mounted on it.
Do you have a key with you ? Could you read any numbers or letters
to me ?
If they give you a number ( y1 ) you would know it is a yale
lock. Ar1 = arrow / kw1 kwik set. Etc...
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Bids Bite Too!
A trick that apartment and condominium complexes pull is the
following.
The maintenance department usually needs to get three or more bids
to turn in to their head office in order to complete a particular
hardware installation. They usually all ready have a friend or
family member ( nepotism ) to do the work.
But they need three bids to turn in. They will call you and make
appointments. If they do show up at the site it is usually late or,
if at all.
They will take and use your time through the estimate and ask all
kinds of security questions. Some of the questions asked should alert
you to the fact that they have already consulted with someone else.
They will use a phrase or word that only a professional would use
not a laymen. Rekey. Recombinated. Do not dupe etc...
They will take your time at the site and ask you to submit the
estimate in writing.
Your time, several hours at night comprising and calling for prices.
Of course it is your time , stamp and envelope that will send the
proposal.
They never had any intention of hiring you at all.
I have tested this by taking a chance.
I gave super low prices on high security locks that would have cost
me money. ( low balling ) ( investigator ) .
Anyone actually asking for bids would have re-questioned me on the
stock I was to use and the bid price being so low.
No one questioned at all.
I did not get the job.
A little investigating showed me that I did not loose the bid to low
balling. I lost it to nepotism.
Case History:
This is a great example:
Diagnolly and across the street from our duplex in madisonville
tennessee is an apartment complex.
The Say Brook Apartment Complex located on Isbill Rd. They called me
and asked if I could give them an estimate on master keying two
doors and install one new door knob.
They did not know that I lived across the street.
I dropped my service call and quoted half price for the re-keying.
The total bill was under $50.00.
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After all I only had to cross the street. They did not higher me.
I did bait them just to see what they would say and do.
How to Charge
Lets create a scenario.
There is a woman (Person), (A Layman) who has broken her Key in her
vehicles ignition switch. The car is at the very large local shopping
mall and it is noon.
The woman (Billy. We are in Tennessee at the time of this writing
the Females have male names and the males have female names.) decides
to call a Friend who owns a local service station. Billy then asks
the Service Station what to do? Her friend comments that they are
busy and Covered up and that at best, he could tow the vehicle back
to the Yard and possibly get to her car tomorrow afternoon. Billy
then whines out My Kids. My Kids. Whhhhatle I do in my Kids?.
Her friend says that he is sorry, but that it is the best that they
can do.
Billy then asks how much is it gonna cost?
She is told the price of $50.00 in order to tow the vehicle back to
the station and put the vehicle in the Yard. The Assessment of the
Damaged Ignition and the Cost of the Parts is additional. Billy asks
How Much is the repair?
The Friend is Un-Sure and quotes $150 to two hundred dollars.
Billy hangs up the telephone, Dazed.
The Fine Print if one were to look would also include;
If Billy does not have the Service Station repair her vehicle after
it is towed back there, a Twenty Five dollar a day storage fee will
be Imposed upon her bill and a Lean placed against said vehicle. I
have seen people loose their vehicles when the Storage bill is more
than the vehicle is worth.
* Billy after calling family and friends calls the Locksmith.
The several Locksmiths that she calls may or may not work on Billys
particular vehicle. When most of the Locksmiths found out that the
vehicle utiLized a Foreign Double Sided Key, they ran like cock
roaches. And any Locksmiths that said they could work on the Foreign
Double sided vehicle, conveniently were busy for the next two weeks.
Now Billy makes contact with You The Locksmith Professional.
You are The Locksmith Professional. The Locksmith Security
Professional who advertises in many telephone directories. You The
Professional Locksmith, are available 24 hours a day for Full
Professional Security Service.
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You The Professional Locksmith know about her vehicle and what to
do.
You The Professional Locksmith have the tools, knowledge and
expertise to accomplish the job professionally, correctly and in a
timely manner.
Billy has Kids (children) who dictate Now!
The day most likely has been used by Billy trying to be Cheap and
have a Friend do the work.
You the Professional Locksmith, have a service call to go out on a
service call. This is equal to the service Stations Wrecker Fee.
$50.00.
Please be aware that the service call to go to the site does not
reflect any prices of the work, tools parts and labor performed at
the job site. That is to get You The Professional Locksmith
Technician to the site. If it were someone working for you and they
went out after the store was closed you would have to pay, Time and a
Half.
This is for the technicians Time, Nothing Else.
After you the Professional Locksmith arrive at the site you include
in your charge a NOW FEE.
This Fee is applied (in your mind) before the actual Locksmith work
is performed.
You see, this charge is similar to the Yard storage fee.
The service station had a chain Link Yard in order to secure the
vehicle while it waited to be worked on. You however are not afForded
that luxury. You must perform the work NOW! In the middle of a
parking lot. In the Rain. Maybe At night.
With nasty people commenting and in bad areas. Thus your Now Fee
which is added ( incorporated ) into the final bill.
Then comes the actual Professional Locksmith work and charges.

Key Extraction.
Key from a Broken Key.
You will charge for the use of your; generator and battery, in order
to run my Key Machine, to cut the Key.
You the Professional Locksmith know what to do, how to do it, and
you have the materials, tools and knowledge to complete the job at
hand.
First is the Service Call.
Now. Right Now ! So I charge for this Right Now.
Parts and or Labor
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You must keep in mind to charge what would be needed if something
goes wrong. What if you have to Sub Contract? What if you have to
sacrifice a tool and it breaks?
Office Operations
Contracts and Clients

Change Order (Lock) a deviation and or change in plans from the
original design, thus usually constitutes contract changes and
changes in the pricing structure.
Clients
Clients should never have to do work.

This starts with the release form.
A client should not have to fill out the form except for signing it.
I never ever ask them to fill in the name or any other part of the
form.
You should refrain from asking for drinks and or food or accepting
them if offered.
Use your own tools never the clients.
You should try to have your own electricity except for the
electricity used for your drill when installing deadbolts. You are
getting paid and should be self sufficient.
Collections
I use three part forms. When the job is through, billing or paid, I
give the top original sheet as their receipt.
After I get back to my office, I either file it under paid or if it
is billing, I mail the second copy or copy the bill and send it out
right away. Just a little push to pay. Even though I gave them a copy
at the site, I mail them another one back at the office.
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I find that billing is very difficult. Some large companies take six
to twelve months to pay. This is a real long, long time when you have
put out eight hundred dollars in stock. A large company does not want
to hear you moan if you want to do business.
I always keep the third copy for my own records. I will make copies,
highlight in bright yellow the interest and total. Stamp " past due "
several times as the bill lingers on.
When ever you mail out a bill or telephone your client, always make
a note on the bill.
If you have spoken to someone on the phone acquire the date, person
to whom you spoke and a brief note of what was discussed and method
of payment.
When things get tough you can hire a collection company. They are
not very reliable or honest.
Billing is tough. You must be solvent enough to carry the bill for
at least a month or more. Then you have other bills and expenses. You
could be sitting on thousands of dollars a month from a half dozen
businesses.
People will let your locksmith bills go for months and not pay. When
it comes to paying they will not pay the interest. The large
companies that you purchase from charge you interest. You will pay
it, but when those same companies let their bill with you go over
thirty days, they will not pay you interest.
Pontiac road side, filenes, jordan marsh and others are all prime
examples.
You will find companies that only pay you just before they hire you
for the next job. You won't be paid for six months and then all of a
sudden the check comes in.
All right !
And within two weeks they will call you again for more work. I run
into this all the time.
Sooner or later they will never call you again and you will not have
been paid.
Or six months later you will call about the bill and they might pull
the following:
I was not satisfied with the work routine.
Notice they never called and said anything previous to your call.
Sometimes they will say that they had tried to call you or that
they had called and left messages, or the line had always been busy
etc...
This is where office logging equipment is handy.
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I never offer personal or private billing at all. The private person
pays cash or major credit card. We do not ever take checks, at all.
Now, after the bank data fraud, we highly advise not using master
card, visa ,american express.
I will take a business check. Never a private personal check.
The only exception is in the part of the united states that I am
located in now.
Now I will take a personal check without a question.
Contracts
Contracts come in all shapes and sizes. One that is over looked
quite frequently is the check.
Adventure Bargain Outlet Framingham Massachusetts Case History:
5/29/95: Memorial Day / Holliday / Long Weekend
received call from
Gary Littlefield / I returned call within the hour. He was not in
store manager donna took call / i did not say who i was she asked me
if i was locksmith ? I told her yes. I was returning call and who we
were. She said that she was in charge and gary told her to have us
come out and billing had been arranged. I said i had not spoken with
gary for over a year about billing and are you sure you have the
right company ? She said yes . Are you sure you want me to come out ?
Yes . I told her all the prices and she said it doesn't matter ,
come out. Upon arrival she introduced and we gave our card. She again
said it would be billing. I went and did the safe , i told her about
safe contacts / pir near fluorescence Hysteresis / and masked pir /
while i was working on safe gary called and she said abc was there
working on safe right now. She started to explain historesus , i
asked if she wanted me to talk to gary ? She did not answer but ended
conversation. She told me to key back door separate from front doors.
We did. She left bill hear and there around store when beth gave it
to her. He was to be back at store at 6:pm if we needed to speak to
gary. Gary did not call saturday at 6pm nor did he call sunday at
all. He did call at 9:am on memorial day monday morning. Saying i
pulled a sleazy maneuver doing the work. I did not speak to him ,
but to an employee and there for had no right to do work. The other
locksmith came at 7:30pm and i had sleepily done work. He wanted all
doors keyed the same and i did not do it. He would not pay me the
other locksmiths service call. If it was so important why did he not
come back to store ? Why didn't he speak to me on phone ?( If he did
have one )
////////////// comment / /////////// it is like
ordering a pizza, you call thirty five places and who ever gets there
first , the rest are screwed. Then you bait and switch tactics . You
didn't speak to me , i wanted this done different . I didn't hire you
, i didn't call you etc .... Etc...
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If you read the story adventurers bargain outlet stores, gary was
trying to find a way out of paying the bill in full.
All the excuses, and then came the check.
A check is a legally binding contract. It is signed by both parties.
It usually has a memo of what the check is for.
Signed by the person issuing the check.
Then it is endorsed by the party receiving it.
You must be careful when you endorse and cash a check. What ever is
written on it is law. What ever is written on it is the contract.
When you sign you agree.
If you notice the bill issued to adventurers bargain outlet stores,
the signature by the manager is for a different price and the check
issued is for another price.
He is very slick and has done this before. You can tell by the way he
tries to sneak the check with " paid in full. He wrote this in the
notes at the top of the check.
If he were really slick he would not have paid the bill at all. It
was never signed and technically not legal at all.
If I sign and cash this check, I am agreeing to this contract (
check ). And could collect no more.
I could hold the check, not cash it and I could got to court with an
attorney, but most likely I would not win. The bill is not signed
and agreed to.
I made the mistake of " trust. You can see where this will get you.
Don't trust anyone !
Always have the form signed.
I really do not know what I was thinking.
Luckily I did not supply any stock, only labor.
He has obviously done this before and has gotten away with it. He
will undoubtedly do it again to someone else.
Pretty slick !
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Adventures Bargain Outlet

Framingham, MA 01701
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This is sleaze at its best. The check he finally sent was not in
full.
In the note section however he wrote paid in full.
* Notice *
That the total on the bill and the total on the check are
different. The top of check says Paid In Full.
Should you cash this check, you will have been paid in full.
A check is a legally binding contract between two parties. What ever
is written on the check and signed is the contract. The contract in
this case involves a particular sum of money. When you sign,
(endorse) the check you are agreeing to the contract. If the words
Paid In Full are on the check and you sign it, you are paid in
full.
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Contracts Again
Contracts, Contracts, Contracts. Lets see where to begin.
Anyone with money and or a sleazy snake of an attorney can beat any
contract.
I believe a Contract is only as binding as those who wish to honor
it.
Breaking away from contracts, it seems the most problems arise from
what is said or not said.
We have our telephone number and twenty
Anyone may ask any questions at all. We
four hours a day. The people are advised
ask anything they wish and all questions
five ways of contacting us.

answer the telephone twenty
during an ebay auction to
are answered.
For instance on Ebay our Shipping / Handling policies stated:

after the auction closes please give us your zip Code and we will
give you the exact Shipping / Handling rates.
The auction closes and the person sends their zip code by email. We
weigh the parcel and quote our S&H price calculating the box, packing
materials, and the persons time into the equation. We quote a price.
We then had people state:
you said, exact shipping rates. I went to the UPS or USPS Web site
and looked up the 12 pound parcel and they stated five dollars less
than you.
We have our telephone number and twenty five ways of contacting us
listed for the client.
Anyone may ask any questions at all. We answer the telephone twenty
four hours a day. The people are advised during an ebay auction to
ask anything they wish and all questions are answered. Why dont thay
ask before they purchase?
I print the weight directly into the advertisement. The person can
clearly see the package weighs 12 pounds.
In other words the person is implying you said exact and now you
must stay by that.
We stated exact meaning we will tally everything up and give you a
rate which will not have any surprises or incurred costs as you go.
Liz was selling a leather collar on ebay.
All sales final etc...
The person
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The person wrote. After receiving the collar, I found it did not
fit. It is not the size I stated in my email.
Liz and I went back through the emails and did indeed find her email
stating she needed a 17 collar. Of course after the auction had
closed and the size is what ever the size is.
The average person tends to be sleazy. Attempting to hold you on
every single word you utter. And if you say anything at all, which is
penetrable they will attack.
Contract Change Order

This is when the original contract is changed or deveated in any
way.
Old Client Case History:

I had a client we will call him George. George owned a service
station in Sherborn Massachusetts.
I had been going there since 1987 and before. I would fill up my
Chevy Cube Truck every other day with fuel and had all my mechanic
work performed at his station. Thousands and thousands of my hard
earned dollars were spent at this service station.
I suggested an alarm system several times for his service station
and he declined. One night he was robbed by one of his employees.
He called me immediately, his knowing that I offered true 24 hour
Emergency Security Service and asked for an Alarm Installation
estimate.
We made some conversation, it was very late and an appointment was
set for the next day.
I gave him an estimate. He knew that my estimates were higher than
most but that my security stock was top quality and my work was
unsurpassed.
We performed the alarm install and all went without a hitch.
I was asked to service the physical locks, Re-key.
Over a period of time there was, do you have extra Schlage keys we
could have for cutting on our own key machine? Could you re-key the
mens room?
I would do so without a service call. One time he called and said
my wife went into the station and set off the alarm. I don't want to
drive 20 miles back. What can we do? I told my client that I could
Upload/Download to the alarm panel and shut it off.
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I told him that I would wait until she left the station and then by
watching the lights on my computer security screen I would arm the
system. I did as I said and was on line with the panel for about
thirty minutes.
I did not charge a dime. Several other times the alarm was set off
by end user problems and once by a rat. I would go to the site and
help the users. No charge.
He asked me if I would go to his house and look at a faulty fire
detector (I did not install it).
I did and told him what his problem was. No charge. When he up
graded to a larger system, I had several problems with a relay and
worked on it for hours and hours.
He converted his service station into a convenience store. He asked
me to rewire, I did.
At a discount rate.
I told him he should think of Cameras. As I had been telling him for
years. He asked about Cameras and I briefly told him. This went back
and forth several times, but it was very vague questions and answers.
I gave him my CCTV catalogue and said if you see anything let me
know. I can do better on pricing. He told me that Bay Bank would put
Cameras in because they were putting in an ATM.
A month or so went by.
One morning I walked into his store and I almost fell over!
Cameras mounted in all four corners. Four Cameras! I asked who
installed the Cameras, Bay Bank? No he said Silent Partner.
Why didn't you ask me to do it, I asked?
Your catalogue prices were too high, and they financed. George
answered.
Now we all know that I got screwed.
I told him that I could do a lot better on prices local than my
international mail order catalogue.
And this is the main reason for top of the line service hands on
professional concise service.
You want the big one from a client when it arrives. I am still
shocked. He told me what he paid and about the two year financing.
I investigated and called the manufacturer. I then found out from
the manufacturer of the Cameras, that my being an installer of their
Cameras gave me special discounts as well for financing clients. We
priced up Georges Camera System plus interest.
I then priced out what I would have charged, with a 2 year plan with
interest.
He got screwed.
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He approximately paid double for his system.
Instead of staying with my reliable quality and service, he
obviously listened to a friend or competition who bad mouthed me.
I guarantee he will call for service. I guarantee from now on I will
charge for every move I make.
Do not be shy and do not be nice. Charge what you do and for what
you are worth.
Don't cut any deals. You are only cutting yourself out. I am now
going to sell service agreements to all my clients. I am tired of
midnight uploading and downloading. I am tired of the nice guy free
service calls.
Croatan High School

Intelligent Security Solutions
P.O. Box 707
Havelock, NC 28532
Telephone 1-252-463-3455
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2002
Mat Bottoms Principal
Croatan High School
1 Cougar Lane
Newport, NC 28570
Office 252-393-7022
Fax 252-393-1223
Home 252-247-2312
Dear Mat Bottoms:

Enclosed please find our Company estimate for the Digital Recorder
System you requested on Wednesday September 25, 2002 / 3:00PM.
The equipment and installation is the Best available and will
provide outstanding service. The unit described meets all the
requirements you have requested.
Enclosed please find our contract on the materials to be used.
Snap Shot of Equipment

Dedicated Micro DS2DX16C320 Digital Recorder, with 16 Color Camera
Capability, Color Camera Multiplexer, Web Capable, with 320 Gigabyte
memory. Sixteen color cameras for Fifteen Day recording real time.
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No rewind, instant recall, time and date stamped. Remote Viewing on
Web anywhere, with pass word.
Ease of operation.
*Note / This particular piece of equipment is a; Top of the Line,
Professional, High End Unit and is self contained. Thus an additional
computer is not necessary.
If our Proposal Number 092602CAM is acceptable to you, please sign
both contracts and return one signed copy to Intelligent Security
Solutions with the required deposit.
We will begin the installation within ten to fourteen days of our
receipt of said contract and deposit.
Please retain one contract for your own records.
This proposal is valid for fourteen days (14 days).
If you have any questions please feel free to call any time.
Thank you for this opportunity to serve you.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
John Clymer II
President for Intelligent Security Solutions
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P.O. Box 707
Havelock, NC 28532
Phone Toll Free 1-888-543-6060
Client Quote 1
Mat Bottoms Principal / Croatan High
School
1 Cougar Lane / Newport, NC 28570
Office 252-393-7022 / Fax 252-393-1223
Home 252-247-2312
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2002
This proposal is valid
for Fourteen days (14 days)
Proposal Number 092602CAM
Job description is as follows:

The business known as Croatan High School, Mat Bottoms Principal, 1
Cougar Lane, Newport, NC 28570 / Telephone, Office 252-393-7022, Fax
252-393-1223, Home 252-247-2312, has requested a quote on a Color
Digital Recorder with Color Multiplex, Web Browser, plus
Installation.
Intelligent Security Solutions does hereby make the following
proposal:
Provide and Install:
Quantity
Item Description
New, Dedicated Micro Color Digital Recorder, / 16 Color
Camera/Internet Browser/Color Multiplexer/320 Gigabytes
DS2DX16C320.....
Additional Cable and Connectors as

needed..
All Labor Necessary to:
Relocate existing Control Center to office #106. Cables, Wiring,

etc
Install New / Color Digital Recorder w/16 Color Camera

Capability, Color Camera Multiplexer, Web Capable, with 320 G
memory.
Connect existing cameras to the DS2DX16C320.
End user instruction on equipment use.
*Note / Professional High End Unit is self contained, additional

computer is not necessary.
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* All materials are guaranteed to be

as specified.
This Security System, as in any
Security System, electronic, or
physical, is a deterrent.
This relieving the contractor,
installer, technician, I.S.S., of any
and all claims against them arising
from the performance of said Security
System and work.
Deposit..........................
$8,000.00
And
Upon Completion of Installation...
$3,665.00
Total.......................................$ 11,665.00
Acceptance of Proposal
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Date
Signature of Contractor
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Date
Signature of Authorized Person
------------------------------------------
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P.O. Box 707
Havelock, NC 28532
Telephone: 1-252-463-3455
1-252-247-2400
John Lee / Carteret Hospital
Director of Safety and Security
Telephone: 1-252-808-6005
Fax: 1-252-808-6941
Pager: 1-252-247-8322
Date: Friday, July 26, 2002
Dear John Lee:

Enclosed please find our Company Estimate Proposal 072602 for the
Covert Camera System which you requested.
The equipment offered is the best available and will provide
outstanding service.
Please sign one copy of this proposal and submit it to Intelligent
Security Solutions with the appropriate deposit amount.
Please keep one copy of the proposal for your own record.
If you have any questions please feel free to call any time.

Sincerely,
John Clymer II
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P.O. Box 707
Havelock, NC 28532
Phone Toll Free 1-888-543-6060
Client Quote 1 Proposal Number

072602
John Lee
Telephone: 1-252-808-6005
Fax: 1-252-808-6941
Pager: 1-252-247-8322
Date: Friday, July 26, 2002
Job description is as follows.

The Director of Safety and Security, John Lee, Telephone: 1-252-8086005, Fax: 1-252-808-6941, Pager: 1-252-247-8322, has requested a
quote on the following equipment. ISS is not responsible for Camera
System Installation.
Intelligent Security Solutions proposes the following:
Item Description
Quantity
Smoke Detector Camera with 90 Field of

View.
960 / 40 day Time Lapse Recorder, Date Time Stamp,
Motion Trigger
Monitor B&W...
Coax Cable with Power Wires / Siamese, 100 feet for
Camera, W/Connectors.....
Cable for Recorder to Monitor, W/Connectors
1
1
1
100
12 (or longer
if needed)
1
2
End user instruction on equipment use.

Total................................................$995.00
* All materials are guaranteed
to be as specified.
This Security System; as in
any Security System,
electronic, or physical, is a
deterrent.
This relieving the
contractor, installer,
technician, I.S.S. of any and
all claims against them
arising from the performance
of said Security System and
Deposit.............................$600.00
And
Balance Upon Delivery or Completion$395.00
Acceptance of Proposal
Date
Date
Friday, July 26, 2002________________

Signature of Contractor
Signature of Authorized Person
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A Warranty was requested for the unit as well
P.O. Box 707
Havelock, NC 28532
Telephone 1-252-463-3455
Warranty Information for Proposal Number 072602
John Lee
Carteret General Hospital
Telephone: 1-252-808-6005
Fax: 1-252-808-6941
Pager: 1-252-247-8322
Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2002
Dear John Lee:

Enclosed is the warranty information for proposal number 072602.
One Smoke Detector Camera with 90 Field of View / Part #
SD15OP3 90 day exchange on equipment / three years replacement.
One 960 / 40 day Time Lapse Recorder, Date Time Stamp, Motion
Trigger / Part # SAMSLV960N Two year warranty on the Recorder
except the heads which have a one year warranty.
One Monitor 12 B&W / Part # VIE40VM1201BWB One year warranty
Coax Cable with Power Wires / Siamese, 100 feet for Camera,
W/Connectors..... N/A
Cable for Recorder to Monitor, W/Connectors
.................. N/A
Transformer for Camera Power.. N/A
Time Lapse Tapes N/A

Sincerely,
John Clymer II
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Well the smoke detector Camera order was wrong some how and John Lee
stated he wanted an angle lens and not a straight lense. Of course
the angle which he is requesting is three hundred dollars and not one
hundred dollars.
Liz and I finagled and coerced our vendor into
Cutting us Loose.
John Lee received a three hundred dollar camera for one hundred
bucks.
And of course moaned and groaned.
This is a Classic CCTV Complaint

Five Months Later...
Thursday, November 14, 2002 / 12:00PM Noon
John Lee from the Morehead City North Carolina Carteret Hospital
called. He stated to me he had attempted to connect the Smoke
detector camera to the recorder and trigger it to begin but it did
not work as I said it would.
The first thing I mentioned was if he was utilizing the correct
trigger Alarm 1 located on the rear of the Samsung 960?
John Lee stated he saw that, but I had told him there was an alarm
trigger in the camera (referring to Pixel Activation). I was
surprised I stated such a thing, but I was thinking he had a
different unit than what I was picturing in my mind.
I asked what he was planning on doing. John Lee stated they had not
used the equipment at all and that moral was down in the hospital and
so they wanted it up and running.
I said all right let me call my technician in Main. I made a three
way call and introduced Don Bennette to John Lee Over the telephone.
I requested John to tell Don exactly what the problem was he was
encountering. John Lee seemed to get angry saying I have to tell him
my problem? All right he said disgruntled.
John explained the camera would not automatically trigger the unit
to turn on.
Don began to speak of a JVC and I corrected him stating it was a
Samsung.
It must be noted, Don and I were both operating from knowledge on
something we had discussed and sold five months prior and we were
referring to facts off of the top of our heads.
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Don also stated about the Alarm One Trigger located on the rear of
the Samsung 960 recording unit.
He said the camera and or Samsung was not made for Pixel Triggering
or Scenario Change Trigger.
He stated we needed a trigger such as a PIR or a door trigger in
order to activate the trigger and roll the camera.
I stated I knew and understood and we were through conversing.
I spoke with John Lee and He stated for me to get the triggering
device.
* Please keep in mind this client has had this recorder for over five
months and now on a Thursday wishes to get it running for this
weekend. Frankly I personally do not believe he had never used this
recorder up until now. And if he is in charge of security he is not
doing a very good job by waiting until the last minute to try a piece
of equipment out and then confront a problem which may arise.
In the Investigative detective world, he should already
Know Your Equipment.
I stated I didnt realize he had needed a separate trigger on this
particular unit. I was thinking of the multiplex unit the Croatan
High School had requested two weeks ago.
I would check into
John Lee stated I
state Oh no. We do
have used this many
the cost of a trigger.

guess we will have to experiment. I was quick to
not have to experiment. I know this equipment and
times before.
I made some calls and had Liz on her telephone as well in some three
way calls. We obtained the price on a Door transmitter, Receiver and
a Plug in Transformer.
Liz called John Lee back and quoted $140 to acquire the equipment
and to install it. John lee requested for us to absorb half the cost.
He told Liz that I (John) did not know my equipment.
He hung up nastily and stated he would call back. Liz and I pulled
his files and contract and waited. And waited and we waited. He never
called back.
TTTSsssssssssssssss. Come on......... I (John) did not know my
equipment.
I make three way conference calls to Exact Professionals long
distance to Main from North Carolina, to Louisiana from North
Carolina on my cell telephone. I get answers when I need them and the
person then snidely states he doesnt know what hes talking about.
(meaning me).
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I explained to Liz about my stating I didnt realize
trigger on this particular unit and he will hold that
We agreed we would call John again on a three way and
unit and capabilities.
Lets face it the guy didnt pay one thousand dollars
equipment and they bitch and moan. Five months later.
he needed a
against me.
discuss the
for all of the
Yeah. My milk was bad. Five months later.

Just now on Channel 7 at 5:30PM, the FBI stated they received a
warning of a terrorist Threats against United States Hospitals.
OOOhhhhhhhh. That is why this man wants this thing running now.
Lets go back a second;
I asked what he was planning on doing. John Lee stated they had not
used the equipment at all and that moral was down in the hospital and
so they wanted it up and running. He should have said we received a
terrorist Threat and are only now responding.
People are never honest or for the right. They are always trying to
finagle something. I wish he had just stated we received a threat and
need to get the unit going.
Better yet, I wish I had his job with pay and that unit would have
been running correctly the day I purchased it.
December 6, 2002
The clown began to call and leave messages as to.
We are still waiting for our trigger let us know.
As if I am going to extend any service at this point.
I have been providing service for to long. Thus, Liz is our
diplomatic relations department.
I forwarded the call to Liz. She is in the state of Utah.
Liz called long distance on her cell telephone to one of the jerks
to talk with them. She said he wanted to get into it with me and I
told him my files are back in North Carolina. I will call you when I
get back around the 18, December 2002. He hung up snydly.
Ill try and keep you informed.
Liz returned their call from Utah Long Distance.
They seemed to want to argue with her.
She stated she would call them upon her return to North Carolina.
Liz called and left several messages, non were returned.
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December 20, 2002 Lee called in the late afternoon and was crying
they had a theft in the hospital and they needed the trigger and this
and that and on and on.
Liz made some calls and acquired the same prices for the same items
a third time. Lee again stated he would be calling back. He never
did.
Today is Friday, December 27, 2002 and they have not called yet.
Lets look at the Hospital Security

First the loss Prevention or security department needs to decide
they can not know and perform all of the security measures unless
they perform each phase of security them self.
The security department needs to come to the conclusion they need
professional consultation. To tell a security knowledged individual
their needs and wants and to acquire correct answers.
They should have asked me for information and I would have guided
them to a multiplexer.
I would have instructed them to check and use all of the equipment
long before it is needed. A good spy or detective knows their
equipment. Know what it can and can not do, etc...
I would want to know about my IC (Interchangeable Core) system,
Safes, Fire, Control Panel, Electronic Security, Medical Storage,
Freezer Alerts etc...
I would wish to know.
I was performing Loss Prevention Security for the Building 19 Chain
Stores in New England. I arranged for Red Cross Classes, CPR etc...
I worked Under Cover.
I inspected: Fire Extinguishers, Fire Egress Fire Doors, Tractor
Trailer Contents, Picked Up Shop Lifters, Checked employee Bags,
Watched registers, Inspected around buildings and more, all on a
daily basis. I do know security and what is expected.
The security at the Morehead Hospital is weak and sloppy.
It is my opinion and I am entitled.
I would begin as if I were constructing a Master Key System Tree.
With a trunk and branches.
I would get the people who are important together in order they
might explain to me what security is needed now and what may be
needed in the future. Who would use what security where and so
fourth. I would proceed step by step, logistically. The big picture,
now and into the future. Being a hospital with plenty of money, they
should certainly be able to afford the best. Especially with Drugs
and losers.
This is not the place to proceed with Security Design and or
breakdown. It is introduced here to explain clients and behaviors.
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Knowing Who to Call
I have found some people get angry when you begin to Make Calls.
Case History
The American Storage facility owner of Havelock NC, USA stated this
to me during a free ISS CCTV / Security consultation.
I stated to him, for further information I could make some calls and
asked if he would like to retain my services. He stated Well if all
you are going to do is make some telephone calls, I will do that
myself.
I have called people all over the world for advice. I do get
answers.
Three years later The American Storage facility owner still does not
have a Security System and or CCTV System.
Yeah, I was going to make some calls. It is all in knowing who to
call for what. Remember this.
He obviously did not make the correct call or calls.
Never be afraid to know when to say to yourself, I can not do this
with the knowledge and or tools and supplies I have at hand.
Is there someone I know to whom I can call and ask?
I am glad to say I personally have quite a list of people, with
excellent and sound answers. But Do Not Call Ralph Fuller of Coastal
Lock North Carolina USA.
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Sub Contracting Work

Cut Throat Coastal Lock Havelock North Carolina USA
January 1, 2003
Liz and I were called by a John Craig 195 Hunter Brown Road, Cape
Carteret NC telephone 1-252-393-7944.
The time was 3:00PM in the afternoon. The man called and stated his
vehicle was locked tight and his wife had lost the keys new years eve
that night.
It was a 1997 Ford Contour. White in color.
The vehicle was parked at the BT (Beach Tavern) Bar Atlantic Beach.
It was obvious or presumed someone was drunk and had lost the keys.
Liz quoted the man a price of $175 to get started and the price
could go up. There was no guarantee of creating a key, but we would
do the best we could. The man stated he would call back and hung up.
Shortly later the North Carolinian called back and stated he wished
our services.
Liz stated our policy we needed a credit card number in order to
guarantee we would be paid for our services. People taking off and or
even our getting paid for the work rendered.
Liz stated there were several jobs needed in order to complete the
task.
First a Service call was in order to service the vehicle.
Second we would have to open the vehicle in order to gain entry to
the drivers compartment.
Third we could open the trunk and remove a lock in order to decode
in the attempt of creating a base key.
And fourth then create the ignition key combined.
One key fits all locks around the vehicle. Different cuts from
different locks are needed to create the key.
Fine he stated.
Liz and I looked up the key blank and found we did indeed have three
in stock. Kenneth King (the grandfather) gave his credit card number
to confirm the service call that we would be paid no matter what the
out come. He agreed this to us. He agreed this to us.
Card Number 4334 7700 0550 1140 expiration 08/07
Sanya Cooper Craig.
I sensed trouble from the moment we arrived.
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When we arrived I noticed the vehicle was not parked in a designated
parking space. It was parked in a stripped no parking zone and
sticking out into the parking lot.
Vehicle Parked in stripped no parking zone.

Liz passed papers and reiterated there was no guarantee we could
create a key.
I began my work.
I used an Under the Window Tool and opened the vehicle.
The man stated his wife had set out to get drunk and had given the
keys to the bar tender to hold. I guess after she was drunk the keys
were not to be found.
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I asked She came on purpose to get drunk? She was not the bar
tender or worker here? No he stated she set out to get drunk. The BT
Tavern offers the Hold the Key Service to anyone who wishes to hand
there keys over Dont give these keys back to me.
I was wondering and thinking how strange to allow ones wife to go
out drinking with the intent of getting drunk. I guess a life style
is a life style.
I got into the vehicle and popped the trunk. I began to attempt to
Impression the Ford Side Bar Wafer Lock from the ignition.
The man stated I was a Yankee and asked where I was from.
He had a sour note about him, but I took it as anger of the lost
keys.
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After this method began to become unfruitful I removed the trunk

lock.
A clip is removed from the trunk lock and the entire trunk lock is
simply slid out. It only goes together and comes apart one way.
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As I was working tediously on the key the client John Craig went
into the bar to keep warm.
The sun set.
After several hours inside the freezing black car with the wind
blowing on the beach I was loosing steam. I had several flashlights
one of which the grandfather told me to use.
The car was cold, I couldnt start it without a key. Thus I pushed
on. My hands were frosted. I could not get the last two cuts at the
tip of the key.
John Craig and his grandfather (the girls grandfather) returned. I
stated I could not complete the key. The grandfather thought it was a
money issue and offered more money to me. I explained it was not the
money and that I simply at this stage could not finish the key.
It was dark and cold.
The grandfather was very nice and insisted he pay more money.
I stated I do not do paper work and that Liz was accounts payable
and receivable.
Finally after some discussion of what could be done I stated we had
called another locksmith Ralf Fuller from Coastal Lock to gain advice
and help. I explained I would do what I could in order to get a key
for the vehicle If I could get a key made at all.
The grandfather and Liz finally agreed each did not want to take
advantage of the other. The grandfather paid Liz two hundred and we
all left it with the understanding however the situation worked we
would work it out.
Liz and I discussed whether we should contract Coastal Lock.
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Liz asked me what was involved. I explained I needed a Pinning Kit,
The HPC Code Card, hopefully we had the correct cutting wheel, a book
with specs would help so we would know where to drill and some key
blanks.
Liz said she believed Ralph Fuller could be trusted to handle an ISS
client.
I was very skeptical as to whether Ralph Fuller could be trusted to
handle one of our clients or not. We finally decided to give Ralph
one last try in order to test his intentions after all, all previous
encounters had been distastfull experiences.
Liz and I called Ralf several times all to no avail.
Liz went to Coastal Lock shop the next day and talked with Donna
Ralf Fullers wife. Liz had a dozen keys cut/copied from a broken key
I had created which operated all the vehicle locks but the ignition.
She paid for the keys.
Liz commented how Ralf was nasty and did not have a good attitude.
We purchased an ignition to the vehicle and after leaving the
Coastal Lock Store I discovered the ignition was not Keyed Up.
I returned to Coastal Lock. I saw Ralf upon my drive up to his
store. I said hello. And Ralf simply sneered.
I entered the store and asked Donna if she could key up the ignition
and she said her son would. Her son poked and probed and played with
the lock all to no avail. I commented on helping and he stated he did
not do automobiles. The wife slid the kit to me and stated here. As I
began to wafer the lock I noticed it had wings and was the wrong
ignition any way.
Liz stopped at that point and asked me Would it be easier to simply
have Ralph complete the job and we just pay him?
I was thinking of having Commonwealth Lock ship me a Pinning Kit and
Ignition. The cost, the time etc.. I stated Lets have Ralph do the
job.
Coastal Lock took the information and the dozen keys which Liz had
already paid for.
We left.
Ralph then called and told Liz he did not Sub Contract work and he
worked under his own name. We already had presumed that. He stated he
would get paid from the client directly. Liz stated we had already
acquired money and we would pay Ralph what ever he wanted to do the
job. Coastal Lock Ralph Fuller insisted he be paid by the client
instead of us. Liz called the grandfather and explained he would have
to pay Ralph and we would be glad to split the difference of the Two
Hundred dollars. We would return $100 to the grandfather.
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He stated fine. He said they had actually called Coastal Lock First
the other night but his price was well over two hundred dollars.
After the multi thousand dollar jobs I have performed, I personally
though Ralph was being a pain in the ass not to take the money all
ready in hand. One could see he was showing how superior he was and
he doesnt need you. I am a professional Locksmith and you arent.
I was to go to McDonalds Morehead City on Saturday, January 04, 2003
at 11:00am and refund $100.
Saturday morning I left with one hundred dollars.
I, in my great wisdom forgot where I was to go and drove all the way
to the Ford Contour at Atlantic Beach NC, USA. Ralph Fuller and His
wife were there with all the vehicle doors and trunk open.
I approached Ralph cutting a key in the back of the van and said
hello.
The man leered at me with the foulest look I have ever encountered
in my life. It was the nastiest look I have ever seen. Ever. Very
Nasty.
I was a little stunned by the look, but not really. As I have stated
in other episodes, Ralph has always had a sour tone.
His wife said hello but did not look at me.
I asked aloud Have you seen the client?. The wife answered
politely Yes. At the same time Ralph stated as a matter of factly
in the sourest, distasteful tone one could muster, Hes come and
gone. He looked at me with the most nasty look one could achieve
without cracking there face into little shattering pieces.
I simply turned and got back into my van.
My telephone rang and it was Liz. She stated I was at the wrong
McDonalds (next door to the Tavern). I then realized I was at the
wrong McDonalds. She said the client was waiting.
I stated to Liz I hoped Ralph did not treat My Client in such a
manner.
I then drove the six miles back to the McDonalds in Morehead City.
As I pulled in, John Craig the grandson was there alone as he jumped
out of his vehicle with an extremely angry look on his face.
I got out of the vehicle and said hello. He looked away. He said do
you have another receipt from the other night and I stated yes. He
said he lost his and wished another. I was thinking to myself these
people are not very responsible.
I signed a receipt and handed it to John. He snatched it from me.
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I was still being very polite and asked We owe you a refund of $100
Liz and your grandfather agreed to?.
No. He snapped I want all of the money. $200 bucks
Before I could speak he asked Do you have a license? I stated yes
and reached into my pocket for my wallet. No. He snapped again a
license. I stated Oh by business license is right here in the
vehicle and I started to lean into the vehicle.
No. He growled again. A Locksmith License. I stated there is not
licensing for locksmiths. He stated yes there is.
Ralf Fuller from Coastal Lock told me you were a liar, a cheat and a
thief. He told me you were a crook and had a shoddy trunk operation.
Mr. Fuller told me you were a crook and should not be in the
industry and that you and your wife were crooks and thieves and do
not know what you are doing and I want my $200 bucks back! NOW! he
screamed and stepped toward me in a threatening way. I stated I do
not have that kind of money on me. I stated let me call Liz and ask
her what to do.
I was still trying to help and accommodate this man. Why would we
have agreed to give back money or even meet with him if I had ill
intentions.
NO He yelled and took another step toward me as if to intimidate
me. This man it six foot three and two hundred fifty pounds. I am
only 5 6 tall and a very small framed man.
I am the client and I will tell you what I want. I want my $200
bucks. He stated I am going to tell the sheriff, I am going to tell
the Better Business Bureau, I am going to tell the FBI and he
continued on and on. He was one nasty man.
I understood why the woman (his wife) was out drinking on a
drunkard/toot, in order to escape the abuse of this man. He was a bit
too much at this point. I didnt know whether to call the police or
Liz or both.
I pressed #1 and send on my cellular telephone.
Liz answered. The man was yelling at me stating he wanted two
hundred bucks right now.
Liz could hear the abuse and stated for everyone to calm down. Liz
said for me to give the man the telephone and I told Liz he would
either throw it or stomp on it. She then requested for the man to
call her back.
He snapped He wasnt calling any thief back and he wanted his money
now.
I told him I only had one hundred dollars on me and that is all I
had to give him. He was now in my face leering down, puffing his
chest and demanding I give him all my money. He had been told the
other night that Liz performed all of the paper works and I performed
the work, so he knew I only had the money I stated on me.
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I was about to call the police.
I attempted yet one more time to converse with the man.
I told him I was not angry and quite non plus about the situation
and it was nothing that could not be rectified.
He would not listen. He was calling us liars and thieves.
There were people standing in the McDonalds parking lot listening to
this man rant and rave as to my terrible thieving character.
I stated I am standing in a McDonalds parking lot with only $100
in my wallet and you are threatening me for more money than I have
and which I have stated I have. In other words this is not a $100
refund of the agreed upon funds, this is a robbery and I am about to
call the police.
The big bad bully of a man stopped within inches of my face. He
wanted to hurt me and he stopped coming forward. His fists were
clenched and he was enraged.
He was practically leaning over me. He looked around and about
himself as if looking for any witnesses of what he was about to do.
Again I asked do you want the $100 dollars back or not?
He screamed No. He stormed off toward a pay phone stating I am
calling the Sheriff.
I got back into my vehicle with Liz still on the other end saying
for everyone to take it easy. As I drove past I waved a good bye.
This Ralph Fuller from Coastal Locks is exactly what gives the
industry a bad name. This is exactly the type of Cut Throat attitude
which is dragging the United States Down.
To place peoples lives in jeopardy in this fashion is completely
uncalled for.
It is quite obvious the other six bad mouthings I have records of
were true. I have confronted Ralph on a previous occasion as to a
client stating Ralph had said the same things. Ralph had previously
denied the accusations. I believed him and gave him the benefit of
the doubt.
Well I guess my discoveries were true.
We never got our paid for cut keys, we were not informed of the
outcome from Ralph, nothing. A half assed job to say the least.
He made money on the dozen keys we had him cut and never saw them.
Talk about crooks and incompetence.
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My Client had been misused and abused by Ralph Fullers / Coastal
Locks Behavior.
Totally uncalled for.
No Testicular Fortitude either. The cowardice man did not even have
the back bone or gumption to say What to me.
TTTTttttssssssssssssssss.
It is so easy to bad mouth one behind there back and or bully with
police. It takes Ovarian Fortitude or Testicular Fortitude to work
together and in conjunction with others so as to reap fruitfull
rewards.
Not back stabbing and bad mouthing.
If I am that much of a hack, why not take me by the hand and mentor
me, as I am attempting to do here for you.
Why not show and teach? Why is it the New American way to back stab
and cut throat to get the things you desire?
I simply should have ordered the Rekey Keying Kit and a new Un-Coded
Ignition. Federal Express Overnight Delivery.
I had already created the door trunk key.
I could have simply drilled the side bar or broken the side bar and
replaced the ignition keying it to the existing key.
The job would not have taken twenty minutes at that point.
I did not expect someone to bosh such an easy job. The job was
actually very simple to complete. Ralph Fuller of Coastal Lock Blew
the entire project out of proportion.
Thus I instruct those to be careful as to whom you contract work out
to.
This is a perfect example as what are the consequences when one is
presented with the problem of falling short of tools, supplies and
knowledge.
Everyone will run short of one or more at some time, it is human
nature. You simply can not do it all.
Faced with the proposition to purchase equipment with crash course
knowledge or Sub Contract Out is the dilemma.
I have Sub Contracted many, many jobs and have never encountered the
person cut throating like this. This instance was bad.
A competent Sub-Contractor will bill you direct. You pay the Sub
yourself. You charge the client with your fees added into the bill.
Usually the fee offered to you is at a discount as a industry
courtesy.
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You then bill the client at your mark up and you make some money for
supplying the client and work to the sub. Telephone lines, calls,
calling cards, slips the works. You know who to call.
This is how the program is supposed to work.
In this case Ralph wanted to be Independent from me in order to

bad mouth me. Thus his insisting on Performing the work under his
name and the client pays him. Separation.
However because Ralf Fuller from Coastal Lock acquired the client
through me it is therefore my subcontracting regardless as to who
paid the buffoon.
I have had many Safes and or Deposit Boxes serviced through other
Security Providers and they always worked under My Company Name.
Electricians, Locksmiths, Plumbers, Mechanics, Welders, Architects
etc...
Hey, it gave me great writing fodder.
Billing
Once you have established a billing system, you can look forward to
checks coming in.
On a day in the future when it is slow and there is no work coming
in. You open your mail and there is a three hundred dollar check,
and a two hundred dollar check.
It's great. The only draw back is being solvent enough to wait
thirty, sixty, ninety days to get paid.
If you get paid at all. Remember most of the big boys do not pay.
Every job you go to, you will find it is very important at least to
the client.
Failure to plan on your part ,

Does not constitute an emergency on my part
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I usually try to limit billing only to businesses, and then I stay
right on top of it.
If you have a computer, a data base for storing client information
in the application windows is great.
A calendar as well as dates pop up, automatic phone dialer,
histories, letter writing and more.
If you are consistent and accurate with note taking and logging of
conversations with clients, this can give you a lot of leverage when
you are trying to collect on bills. You can eliminate a lot of
excuses from their behalf.
Then there are those who only pay the over due, out of date bill, so
that they can hire you to do more work. They will not pay you for six
months and then, wham, their long over due bill is paid in full. Be
careful! They will hire you in the near future to do more work and
again put it on a six month billing. Only to start all over again.
Sooner or later you will loose. There will be a time when they never
pay you or call you again.
Those companies that call you (and you will know who they are) when
their normal lock installer, locksmith, carpenter .... Is not
available... charge them.
The only time they will call you is for rough jobs their regular
person cannot do or the locksmith is unavailable. You will find that
you will be doing a lot of correcting of other peoples work.
They always seem to want to bill it. They are not even a regular
client of yours. Say no.
They always want to bill it after hours. Usually at night or on the
weekend or holliday.
Now if you were to start doing most of the lock installs for them on
a daily or weekly bases like the other guy then you might talk
turkey.
A regular client calls you at least once a month. Once a year or
once every three years is not a good client. They are okay.
I dont forget them. But they do not get that I am a regular
client type discount. Clients will always say I call you all the
time. Or we have used you before.
I try to remember everyone. The good and the bad.
You will too.
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Billing Suggestions
If one is to grant billing I would suggest using an additional
financial agreement form. This form states that there is a 10%
finance carrying charge on all bills per month and it is compounded.
You are not a finacial lending institution and are not licensed to
do so. You would rather have cash or check but you will grant
billing. With a fee of course. The bank would charge. Every one else
charges interest. And most likely the very bussinees that wants you
to bill it for them would certainly not bill for you. You would need
to fill out a credit application and wait a week. But now the same
bussiness wants instant credit. Now. Right now. Their word is good.
If one is to grant billing one should ask where is the home
office. Any town or state other than the town that you are located
in should pop up red flags. This billing should be avoided at all
costs.
If you have a skip it is very, very hard to call and chase if not
impossible. Even in your own town there is too much bureucratic red
tape. It is simply not worth it.
I have asked for the manager to write a check, pay cash and or put
it on a master card. They will say I cant do that. I question to
myself why not? Red flags should pop up. If the manager can not get
reumbursed what makes me think that I will be reumburssed? I think it
is quite logical for the manager to show their competance and
reliabilty to cover the cost of the business for which they work.
Not one manager has ever paid. Not one.
It sure makes me worry.
Remember that you most likely have never performed work for this
company before. Red flags.
Who does their regular work? Why not call them ? They are not
available, right now.
My attitude is; I have been in the town of madisonville tn for five
years and when a company calls me now to perform work, I presume that
there must be another locksmith somewhere involved.
Any one who uses a locksmith regualrly should have either used my
service by now or should have called us and arranged service with us.
Red flags. Red flags.
Oh by the way, you can be ripped of any time but most of the
scoundrals seem to come out at night.
In God we trust,
All others pay cash
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Hiring Help Down South USA

Tuesday, March 25, 2003
Our USA economy is poor and we just began a war with Iraq.
People need jobs, so Liz and I thought we would hire a couple of
people here in Havelock NC USA.
Most of the appointments made with southern individuals were never
kept and those who did fill out an application and whom we hired
never showed for work.
One woman name Margerette, I wished to hire. Liz called her one
evening to tell her we wished to hire her and the woman stated in a
nasty tone she would call us back in ten minutes. Well the southern
woman called us back two weeks later and was angry with liz when Liz
stated we had already hired someone.
The Southern woman who was military with high clearance never showed
up to work nor called.
Another southern woman never showed for her interview and yet called
three weeks later and got mad at Liz when Liz stated she was not
interested in her any more.
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Writing Letters
The basic business letter
To Whom you should send the letter
Single person
If it is a board you would send a letter to each Board member.
Call the Board or committee and acquire a list of names.
And remember finesse and finagle, smile and be friendly.
A smile can be heard over the telephone.
Try it. Smile and say hello. You can hear the smile.
Now scowel and say hello. It sounds rough and raw.
Pretext would be a good word hear.
One would wish to acquire the names, addresses, telephone, email
etc... all of the information necessary in order to contact each
individual. The more info acquired the better.
If you were to send one letter to say the president of the board or
any single individual, if it is the wrong individual your letter may
simply be crumbled and tossed into the trash.
If you send the letter to each individual on the board and to their
individual addresses, you are more likely to succeed in bringing the
issue to light.
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Appearances and conducting ones self

Handling Disgruntled Clients with Diplomacy
Claims
If the clients blame you or you know that you have damaged
something, be honest and tell the client and or discuss it. Do not
argue. Try to solve the problem without any insurance claims.
Read sharks garage door.
Collection Companies
Collection companies are not worth a damn unless you are a million
air backed by money. I have tried them all. I even provided court
papers saying that the parties owed. And still not a dime.
But believe me when a multi million dollar company uses a credit
collection service they are right on your butt.
I have used the collection companies from vermont to georgia all to
no avail. All worthless. Do not waist your money.
Some have tickets you purchase and others you must pay a percentage
etc...
I tried to make a deal with one collection company in vermont united
states of america.
I requested that I not pay them any fee up front and that I would
give them half of any moneys collected. They would not do it. They
wanted me to pay them thousands up front. A registration fee.
They knew that they would accomplish nothing and want to be paid for
nothing. I thought that my offer would show all of our good
intentions. No collections no pay. Needless to say they did not like
that.
They wanted money. Sort of like the court system and or sheriff.
Another company took my up front fee and I never heard from them
again. Who would I tell? A ridenor? Crooked. They are all crooked.
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Back Orders
This is a type of order that is taken by the distributor knowing
that the merchandise is not in stock and promising prompt delivery.
Usually a back order never arrives and is forgotten.
Back orders have been known to arrive over ten months from the date
ordered.
Long after the job is completed and the parts no longer needed.
Not knowing what is in the package upon its arrival, it is paid for.
What a surprise to have when the box is opened. You are out the two
hundred dollars for the stock and it is usually the wrong stock at
that.
You can return it.
Package it, insure it, the cost of shipping it, plus your time .then
there is the endless wait for your credit.
Or you can keep the merchandise and sit on the late back order until
the next time that particular part is needed. It could be a day,
month or even years.
Or yet maybe this part is never needed again.
I usually keep the junk the distributor sends.
It is less expensive in the long run this way.
The distributors rely on this behavior and bank on it.
With your money, they sleep extremely well at night.
Oh, by the way the distributors are usually members of the
unscrupulous operating locksmith association in america.
If you get a credit for an order / back order, you may forget that
you even have it and never order anything. This is what the
distributor wants. Your money. A quick $100 here, a quick $60.00
there. Receiving money for stock never expended. Pretty good.
If you dont tell the distributor about your credit the distributor
will never tell you. The distributor wins, you loose.
I have back orders & credits all over the country. Good for them,
bad for me.
I am still charged by the internal revenue service though.
Nickled and dimed to death. Dont let it happen to you.
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I was ordering safe parts from a distributor in the north east.
The dial and spindle were in stock but then he told me that he would
have to back order the box itself.
I explained to him what back order meant. He swore up and down that
this was not so. This distributorship was different.
He then made me a deal. He would send me the dial without charge.
After the box came in and when he sends me the part he will charge
for the entire order. He was loud with an angry tone.
That was over fifteen years ago. I was never charged. I got the dial
for free and never received the back order. I never heard from him
again.
You will see for yourself.
When you say Back Order you have to laugh and then cry.
TM
Back Order
Be Weary Of the Back Order.
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Insurance
Insurance is for dropping screw driver and cracking tile it is noy
good for hole boreing and or chiseling a door.
Tennessee Insurance Service Group Copped Out after seven years of
planning.
Bonds are Bogus

Bonding is very important.
What this tells the client is that you are trustworthy and have a
certain amount of money that is being held in order to cover any
theft or loss .
People love to see on your calling card or in your advertisement
that you are bonded and insured. This means a lot to the client. It
usually is an advantage to an apprentice to say that they are bonded.
It shows that they took the extra step and that the person is not
just an educated thief, but a person who is trying to follow the
guide lines of being a locksmith.
For bonding in the United States of America, please contact us.
We have a legal locksmith bond which was designed specifically for
your use. At Intelligent Security Solutions. No Longer available.
Sorry.
Bonded, Licensed and Insured
The installer should be Bonded and they should be Fully Insured.

They should possibly posses their own Technicians License.
Some states have two or more licenses for low voltage.
A Contractors license to sign contracts. Fees$$$.

A Technicians license to install the electronic Security System.
These are two different licenses. Fees$$$.
There are also town and county business License fees as well as
insurances to acquire. Fees$$$.
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As for the installer and their insurance policy
Purchasing insurance for an installer will be time consuming.
The policy should be scrutinized.
The insurance offered and covered most often is not the correct
coverage.
Most of the insurance coverage is for when one drops a screw driver
on a tile floor and cracks a tile.
The insurance offered does not cover boring a hole incorrectly or
ruining a custom made hand chiseled door never mind shorting out a
Security Panel and burning a building down.
There are different coverages offered for Security/Life/Safety and
Low Voltage.
I tried for years and with hundreds of insurance companies to
acquire the Correct Insurance. It almost can not be done.
One insurance company offered the correct Insurance coverage at a
premium of over $3,000.00 (three thousand dollars) a year.
Or.
One could acquire the same coverage by joining the National Fire and
Burglar Association for $1,200.00 a year and the insurance coverage
would only be $1,250.00 per year.
What a scam.
Make sure the coverage is exactly what you require.
The Home Owner Inquiring About the Installers Insurance

The home owner should ask to see an insurance policy from the
installer and or acquire a copy of the policy.
They may want to actually call the carrier and acquire additional
information.
Ask to see the actual Bond and policy. If a Bond or a copy is
produced I would be skeptical.
Just because one has a badge which says bonded, does not necessarily
mean they are. Most likely the person is not bonded.
Remember, I exposed the Bogus Bond offered through the Locksmith
Association and Locksmith Magazine.
Thus my attempt to create the Legal Locksmith Bond with the
Insurance Service Group of Tennessee. After Seven years of
negotiations and numerous calls, letters and meetings, the Insurance
Service Group of Tennessee fell through and finally said a Legal
Locksmith Bond for a $10,000 surety could not be done.
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A Bond of this type was almost impossible to create.
The Insurance Service Group determined the Locksmith Ledger Magazine
was not licensed as an insurance carrier to sell the Bond.
Further, there was no bond in existence which would cover all of the
United States.
Any Bond is actually only good in the state it is written in and
filed for in. There is no bond in existence which is good in every
state. Each state must carry its own bond.
It is similar to insurance. Each Bond policy is only good in the
state it is prescribed and written to.
Each state must have at least one insurance company file for its
own individual states bond. The cost of each state filing for a bond
was cost prohibitive for the insurance carriers.
Just to file in the state to Create a bond was not advantageous or
lucrative for the insurance carriers to carry considering the few
bonds to be sold in that particular state. The bond clearly written
for a Locksmith.
Then there is the cost of the actual bond when purchased by the
Locksmith.
The cost of the Bond, Insurance, Telephone Lines, advertising
etc... would be cost prohibitive to the Locksmith.
This is why the Bond sold by the Locksmith Magazine and the
Locksmith Association to all of its members is bunk. One Bond can
not be covered in every state.
Further if one thinks about it, they are supposedly purchasing a
Bond through a magazine.
Would you purchase your other insurance through a magazine?
The answer should be no and one must ask themselves, Why not?
If one reads the bond which I have acquired through the Locksmith
Ledger Magazine you will see it covers nothing.
I have been mentioning a Locksmith Bond because a Locksmith Bond
would be more obtainable than a Security System Installer Bond and
a Locksmith Bond can not be had.
Remember as a home owner;
Simply because an Identification Badge says Bonded does not
necessarily mean so.
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Mobile Business Operations
My business is completely mobile. I have tried several store
locations and none were very successful. Although there are many,
many successful security shops.
However, being mobile was a great success.
Others in the area have closed their shop doors and followed in my
foot steps.
Mobile, consists of different styles and methods. They are as
different as the individuals themselves.
What works best for the individual is best for them.
I suggest a van or box truck. A van is smaller and more
maneuverable. It consumes less gas and is less expensive to repair.
I would even consider a small vanagan type vehicle. The size of the
vehicle depends on your work load and tool availability.
Electricity to cut keys is important. If you don't have it and have
to plug in to your clients " juice, " remember you can't charge a
self contained price. The higher dollar.
A ready line generator or an invertor will work fine.
The generator runs on twelve volt dc and converts it to 120 volt ac.
The generator running is noisy, but an invertor is silent. I use a
generator and it is my preference. I have a solenoid connected to my
vans charging unit.
As my truck runs it charges a deep cell marine battery I have mounted
in the back of the truck.
If my truck battery goes dead I can jump myself from my generator
battery. This is because it is isolated by the solenoid.
I do not have to, but usually start my truck when I turn it on.
I start my truck with a remote auto start. This I carry in my
pocket. When I need " juice " I start the truck and cut a key.
My key machines consist of a hpc icm1200 code machine, a full
automatic capable of manual cutting and a tubular key machine.
I also have a curtis clipper I use for automobiles. I use it
primarily by sight cutting. Sometimes they door key is visible.
Looking at a door key hanging from a key ring in a locked car.
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I will eye ball the cuts and clip out a key. I am successful about
80% of my attempts. I complete this task in about thirty minutes
time.
I keep my truck spotless and am proud of it. When ever I open a door
to get in and there is a client standing near. Their comment is
always, your truck is so neat for a service vehicle.
It has to be. When you are on the road at three in the morning and
in a bad neighborhood, that is not the time to go scrounging and
searching for your shim stock, tools or whatever you might be
needing.
I have a box for auto opening tools. A machinist box for picks, shim
stock, small screw drivers, decoders etc...
Being mobile without a store and walk in business means I push
twenty four hours. Three hundred and sixty five days a year.
This is what I want. I live a good life. I work with low voltage,
alarm panels, electric strikes, key pad entry and more.
There are many good books on security.
If you were to go out and start a mobile locksmith business tomorrow
the truck might include a code machine, full automatic key machine,
blank stock, tools, pick set, decoders, lab pinning kit, auto opening
tools, heavy duty drill with a side handle for boring holes in doors,
auto tools for gm column break downs, calling cards and stock. Other
miscellaneous items, give or take.
You can obviously start up for less. One tool at a time.
You can do foreign or domestic auto, interchangeable core....... The
opportunities are endless.
I was told that I was a lowly locksmith. That I had an immigrants
job.
I worked hard for what ever they want to call it. Practicing until
three in the morning, schools and classes when ever I could.
Inventing security items and pushing myself further.
I do not drink or drug and pride myself on this.

I am a true twenty four hours a day service.
The other
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locksmiths in the area boast of it, but I do it !

I secure premises at wife beatings, lockouts, rape, abductions and a
variety of other endless circumstances. I go where the others won't
and I can do what they can't do.
All of that I am very proud of.
You can do it too !
Have dignity and pride in what you do.
I have learned that the client is not always right. If the client
has a bad attitude, are threatening, or just does not pay the bill,
they never call me again. That's good. Always go into a job site with
a positive, vivacious attitude.
If they do call it's too bad for them as my services can be very
costly.
When I have been verbally abused or a poor attitude is present, the
next time I will charge heavily for my services.
They can grizzle all they want. They either pay me for the abuse I
am to receive or I do not perform the work at all.
They should have been nice. Life is too short and I don't need it.
Neither do you. Do not put up with it.
Try to be pleasant under all circumstances, your safety is involved.
I have been threatened, assaulted and a lot more. yes them,
Give them the keys, do not get shot over it. It is not worth it. They
say pay back is sweet.
It is.
Remember they all will call you back.
Trust me they will.
You will deal with a lot of people and you will not be able to
remember them all. Some good, some bad.
I strongly suggest a good data base for your computer. If you do not
have a computer, get one. There are used computers on the market. Be
careful what you purchase.
Keep all your contacts, companies, and clients on a data base. You
may include your own personal contacts.
Spend time every night and type notes on what was done and said. How
much was paid and how you were treated.
Whether the client paid or not. How much etc...
It is valuable information. When someone calls, simply punch in the
first three letters of their name and presto, their name and file
appear in front of you.
Time the call. You will need a modem in order to do this.
Their they are; a great client, maybe a little note on your last
conversation. Maybe about their mother being sick...
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How is your mother? Any better? They are shocked that you
remembered.
This business method works great. You remembered them. They
appreciate this.
Maybe your files say that the person or company is a thief and not
to do work for them. This will save you headaches in the long run by
not getting involved. Dont forget to write in that you received
another call. The time date and content of conversation. You are now
creating a history for them.
You can then tell the client
you spoke to them thirty five
minutes each and you were put
very impressive.
They hate it ! I love it and
Good client, bad client, you
(example) nynex telephone company that

times and two calls were for forty five
on hold for a total of 29 minutes. It's
you will too. Try it.
have the answers and information.
I use a program called act for windows. It is great !
Advertiseing
Marketing
In October 0f 2002 Liz and I went to the New Bern Mum Festival in
New Bern North Carolina. There were many street vendors who had tents
and tables set up in order to sell there wears.
Liz and I came across one young man about twenty five who had a tent
set up advertising his business Callahan Marketing.
We conversed and I spent quite a bit of time at the youngsters
booth.
He was there with a girl friend and it appeared several other
friends of his were there as well.
We made arrangements to meet over lunch and discuss ASA marketing
strategies.
It was a struggle but we all managed to meet on the far side of New
Bern on Rt 17 for lunch at the Golden Coral.
Joey Jones from Callahan Marketing showed up with a Friend again.
The young man appeared and appears to very insecure.
Liz and I made the mistake of giving the man one complete Basic Lock
Foundation Set #5 with the understanding the unit was to be returned.
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Joey Jones stated he would investigate marketing strategies and get
back to us.
Shortly after the meeting Liz went to Utah USA in November to see
her sister. Joey Jones called and stated his grandmother had died and
so on and so on...
Joey caught me off guard and stated he would leave my materials at a
Fast Food Chicken Place on Rt 17 in New Bern. I stated yes I would
pick it up there. He stated how he had a list of marketing places and
he would tell us where and with whom.
After I called Liz in Utah I realized, I did not want to go see the
manager at a chicken food restaurnt in order to get my Basic Lock #5
back. Liz called and straightened it out with Joey, that he was to
regain possession of the Basic Lock #5 and Liz would make
arrangements with Joey Jones upon her return to town.
We have called and emailed all to no avail.
The man will send a hollow email and state he will be contacting us,
yet he never does.
Monday, March 17, 2003
We still have yet to hear from Joey Jones from Callahan Marketing.
In the mean time we met another man who called us over the
telephone. Thomas Lynch and Jake Jasebuski. They called one evening
and stated how they had found us on Ebay and they were very
interested in our product. Tom stated how he was going to leave for
NY in the morning and asked if we could drive the three hourse to
Raleigh in order to meet and view our product.
Liz and I drove the next morning to arrive at our 10am meeting on
time.
Needless to say Tom and Jake were never, if rarely heard from again.
Tom was going to do this, and connect us with so on and so forth.
Etc, etc, etc...
He gave Liz the Name of a man with a Code Cutting Key Machine.
Not telephone number, address, email, nothing...
And thus the saga of Marketing continues.
Monday, March 17, 2003
We have been running news ads asking for help. The troops are over
in Quate and people need work and jobs. We have hire about three
people in the last five weeks and none have shown up for work. And
about five out of ten people show up for interviews.
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Telephone Directories
Business / Calling Cards
Calling cards are very important. You should always have them handy.
A top of the line salesperson, traveling the country teaching sales
techniques, told me that a good business person should be able to
produce a business card in the shower. I always wondered where you
would keep them in order to produce one in the shower ?
Beside bonding and insurance this is one of the first items you
should procure when starting a business.
You must put some thought into the name and the card should be neat
with a sharp layout.
Leave the cards when you go out to dinner, go shopping or doing
anything. I place them behind counters and leave them on kitchen
tables, cash registers and shelves.
I leave them everywhere.
I carry my cards in a leather card pouch which I
back pocket of my pants.
always carry in my
The calling card seems to have more of a persuasive tone that you
are who you say you are.
Some distributors, manufacturers and some teaching facilities will
request your card and possibly a letter with your company letter head
before doing business with you.
The cards may be any color you want.
My card for years was yellow. Not bright or lemon, more like a child
crossing sign yellow.
This was to match the yellow pages and so that my card would stand
out when tossed on a desk with all the others.
If you are into psychology the thought of colors should be
investigated.
Blue is cold, red is hot etc .....
As in any industry or field of endeavor you will find those people
who are Cheap.
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For example:
You are out somewhere and hand someone your Calling Card. They then
say ( Cheap talk ) that they are interested in your services. You
inquire if they have a Calling Card with their business name and
number? The person then says No. They then scribble their name and
number onto the calling Card that you just handed them and say to you
Give me a call... next week. Or when you are ready.
This is a real turn off for me.
The person is to stingy (Cheap) to even have their own cards made.
They scribble on your card
( which cost you time and money to print ) their name and number,
when a piece of paper would have done. They hand back your Calling
card to you, not that the Calling Card looks anything like the other
one thousand Calling cards you had made. It will never get lost with
the rest.
And you are supposed to call them when you are ready to work.
Similar to an ambulance chaser.
You are ready. Right Now! That is why you gave them your card.
Usually this whole sinerio takes place around other people. It does
so, in order to make the person look as though they are a big shot. I
find this type of person is usually drinking and this may take place
around a bar or similar atmosphere where their are people gathered
around.
And to top it off when you do call them (if you do) they will tell
you that they do not need you right now and they TELL you to call
them back in several weeks. They no longer have an audiance.
Calling cards distribute your name and are very important.
A good business person should be able to

produce a business card in the shower.
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Security Stickers Pros & Cons
Or A Magris Locksmith
Stickers are a form of advertising which the Locksmith, Alarm

Installer utilize. The sticker is designed and a printer is chosen.
A Set Up Fee is applied and a minimum quantity of stickers are
printed. Usually 500 to a thousand minimum. Stickers may come on a
roll or sheet. Some stickers are aluminum, some stickers are paper,
some water proof and some are tamper resistant.
The stickers I once used were a rubbery waterproof removable
sticker.
If one whished my sticker not be present, simply peel it off.
Some stickers stick on a window from the inside out and some
stickers are applied to the outside of the door and window.
The sticker may be applied to the face of a safe, or store front
door, house, window etc...
The sticker may look and have its face incorporated into a Yard
Sign as well.
ADT Security Systems has their name advertised on Yard Signs as
well as Stickers.
I have encountered the following problem with stickers.

Case History:
A local locksmith from Natick Massachusetts USA called me saying
that one of his clients had my Sticker on his Natick West Central
Street Zodiac Restaurant door. I informed the Locksmith that I had
not placed the sticker on the door. He yelled and complained to me
like a child.
He said that he found a roll of my stickers on the ground beside the
door. I informed him that my stickers were in sheets not in a roll.
He then said that he found a sheet of them. I then told him that the
stickers were actually in a roll and not a sheet. He then said that
is what he found a roll. He kept changing his story to fit.
Neither of which were true. I carried individual stickers in my
calling card pouch.
The whole thing sounded contentious to me. I was thinking as an
adult just take the stupid sticker off the Zodiac Restaurant door.
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When I suggested to just take the Security sticker off the door and
be done with it the Natick Massachusetts locksmith only complained
that he would not remove it and he insisted I go down immediately and
remove the sticker.
He then told me how he was a Karate Expert and that he was going
to Kick My Butt etc. All of it simply childish nonsense.
He was really very threatening. His last words were So, you want to
play hard ball do you?
After I explained to him not to get so upset over something so
trivial as a Sticker, he was simply out of control angry. I listened
to all he had to say and when he was through ranting I hung up.
It is not a big deal even if my sticker was on a door. I believe he
was in one of his drunken stupors.
Can you imagine the Natick Massachusetts Police then called me about
the sticker. The police called me about a Sticker.
The Natick Massachusetts USA Police then called and accused me of
putting my sticker on the door and damaging private property.
(date and record on file).
I informed the Natick Massachusetts Police that I did not put my
sticker on the door. I informed the Police that anyone could have
placed the sticker there. The Natick Massachusetts Police then asked
how did they get your sticker? I was thinking what a stupid
question and he calls himself a cop.
Anyone could have taken it off of any several thousand doors,
windows, Alarm Panels, phone booths etc. In the area. Any locksmith,
Police, kid, grudge type person etc.. Wife Beating husband, dirty
cop...
I was thinking you are calling harassing me. See?
What a jerk. Really. How did they get my sticker?
This guy can not even get through the thought process of a Sticker,
I can not even imagine a missing child report.
The Natick Magris Locksmith himself could have placed it there
simply to cause trouble. I dont know. It is a simple Sticker.
This is not an Enron Scandal or a Crashing World Trade Tower.
This was about a Sticker.
See my eposode The Stolen Rifle. The Natick Police said it was
done to bring attention and publicity.
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The Natick Police then threatened me. He said that if I did not
remove the sticker, I would be charged with trespassing and damage to
private property. I then told the Natick Massachusetts Police to
charge me.
I have all of this on tape by the way. My telephone lines at the
time were all recorded. ABC Line is Recorded I would answer.
As I hung up the telephone I realized that the Natick Police would
charge me.
If the Natick Massachusetts Police were harassing me about a Sticker
on someones door the Natick Massachusetts Police would surely charge
me with; damage, rape, robbery, vandalism, fraud, larceny and more.
Anything to burn hard earned money and keep an individual down with
trash and dirty politics. Especially a Clymer.
I knew that they would use a Lee, Ridenor or even a Hensley.
I personally rushed to the site and removed the sticker from the
door.
Obviously either the Natick Locksmith placed the sticker on the
door, the Natick Massachusetts Police did or another locksmith trying
to cause trouble placed it on the door.
The perpetrator obviously knew all of these morons would jump over a
Sticker and it actually worked.
I did not litter after peeling the rubber removable sticker. I put
the trash in my pocket and headed home.
When I got home there were calls from both the Natick Locksmith and
the Natick Massachusetts Police.
It was a very, very long day.
Now what?
I called back the parties and told each group that I had been to the
site and removed the sticker as they had requested and I must get
back to work.
Oh my word.
Each then chastised me on, why hadnt I notified the restaurant
owner that I was going onto the premise?
I should have called the Natick Police. I should have called the
Natick Locksmith.
I had trespassed and on and on.
Again, It was a very long day.
I could not believe all of the harassment. Who would you tell?
Anyway thus my skepticism on Stickers.
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This was the same locksmith who purchased tools,
from me previously and never paid.
He eventually kept finding reasons to argue with
out of paying his two thousand dollar bill. I was
Mouthing his Mistress around town and other such
Sounds like a type of Magris to me.
stock and equipment

me about, and got
supposedly Bad
talk.
I found there were locksmiths in the area who would actually go to

every telephone booth there was and place a giant one page sticker
directly over all of the other locksmiths advertisements in the book.
Obviously this is theft.
Especially after everyone knows what I as well as others go through
in order to receive yellow Page Advertising.
Theft of the hard earned time and money of the advertiser.
Theft of convenience from the client having free choice as of who
they may hire.
Anyone needing emergency locksmith assistance would be confronted
with the one giant advertisement. All of the others hidden beneath.
Stickers are good, sometimes.
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Certified Mail & Packages
I personally like to send mail or packages this way. Nine out of ten
times you can count on it being delivered properly. With certified
mail, you may pay more, but it gets the material to the destination.
The mail may also be tracked this way. Should it be lost, the package
can be easily tracked using the tracking numbers that were assigned
to the package when you originally sent it certified.
However, one never knows if the parcel arrived at its destination
unless there is a follow up call or letter to get the investigation
going.
To take this one step further you may purchase certified return
receipt requested. This means that the individual item being sent may
only be received and signed for by that person and that person only.
It is against the law for someone to sign for mail that is not
theirs.
It will only go to them. They must sign for it in order to accept
the package or mail.
The signed receipt (tag) is then returned to you for your records.
Upon the tag being returned to you signed, there is some belief that
the parcel might have reached its destination.
Tampered with? We do not know.
The receiving party has the envelope / package and it has the other
matching tag.
The tags have matching serial numbers.
This is a great way to send anything you want such as mail or small
packages, to get to where you want it to go. Of course this is
through the u.s. Mail system. That is a whole different subject.
U.p.s. Is another story.
When certified mail is sent return receipt requested only, the party
to whom it is addressed may sign for it. Others may sign for it such
as a secretary or wife or even fellow workers, but it is actually
illegal and would be subject to argument in court.
I use this extensively in my office.
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Certified mail and certified mail return receipt requested.
Registered mail with return receipt ( lock ) - unlike certified

mail and certified mail with return receipt; this type of registered
mail is delivered only to the person to whom it was sent, addressed
to, and a receipt with the receivers signature is returned to the
sender. The parcel must be signed for in order to receive it. It is
against the law for anyone other than the intended party to sign for
it. The signed receipt is then returned to the original sender, thus
verifying that the mail reached its destination. However there is and
added security benefit with the registered mail; anyone who handles
this parcel from the moment it sent, must sign for the parcel, thus
creating a list of handlers. This is supposed to be a high degree of
security for sending a parcel. Similar to handling an evidence bag.
The parcel is some what insured. However; my experience with the
parcel which we sent registered mail to the senator the honorable
Jesse Helms in North Carolina December 1998, was supposedly delivered
and no one even signed for it at all. Our lives endangered ,the very
reason for sending the parcel this way. Our lives endangered now even
more. Anyone could have taken this package. Any time. Any where. I
recommend not trusting the united states postal service. I would
think it was against the law for the u.s.a. Mail carrier to have even
left the parcel un-signed.
See certified mail. See certified mail with return receipt.
See evidence bag.
Banking Proceedures
Automatic Monthly withdraws from your bank account are handled in
different manners.
Debit A Debit is when the Party receiving the funds is allowed to
withdraw money (let us say every month) automatically from your bank
account. However should you wish to cancel their automatic withdrawl
from your account, you must change entirely your debit cards. All
parties who use this account must be notified. In short everyone must
suffer from one deletion.
Example: when The American Security Academy encountered poor
business procedures with Microsoft Corporation and Bill Gates, ASA
wished to drop the monthly Auto Money extraction from Gates. His
leaching hands were on the ASA bank account thus adding to his
Billions of ill gotten gain.
ASA had quite a chore in re-establishing accounts with the many
other companies they did business with. It is very hard to pry the
Pirates hands loose from the easy money extraction.
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Draft
A Draft is when the party receiving the funds is allowed to withdraw
money (let us say every month) automatically from your bank account.
However should you wish to cancel the one parties automatic
withdrawal from your account, you may exclude the one company.
Checks and Checkbooks

I have had many problems with private checks in certain parts of the
country, especially in the northern region.
If I have taken twelve personal checks, I have had twelve bogus
checks. A personal check says to me " I have no money and I am going
to rip you off.
I don't care who they are, I do not take checks.
In the south, a new area of the country I am in, the check incidents
are different.
All the checks here are good. The laws are pretty strict here and do
not cater to slackers as in massachusetts u.s.a. .
I try to get a credit card number before I go out on service calls.
The name it is under and expiration date.
If a call ever sounds strange or I have a " sixth sense " about a
call , I will not go.
To be hurt or die is not worth it.
The bill paid and forgotten . Some people will also call you a year
or more later and say that the lock never worked right and ask you to
come and fix it. I never do.
Not without a service charge.
Anything could have happened to the lock. Even within thirty days.
Especially if it were a commercial situation. Why did they wait so
long to call? Wouldn't they have called right away should the lock
not have worked properly ?
I have seen old buildings still settle and deadbolt and knob
installations keep moving thus changing the latch and strike
alignments constantly.
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Book Keepers
It is best to keep your own books. That is what my mother used to
tell me.
I personaly like to have a book keeper either on a weekly basis or
monthly basis do my books. I find that I just can not do everything.
The book keeper is usually a little less expensive than an
accountant. The book keeper will maintain the books. Keeping track of
all the little charges and so forth that the bank and others charge.
This work helps when Tax preparation comes around.
Remember the story of my Sherborn Massachusetts book keeper Regina
Carter who Misappropriated $80,000 from my business.
So keep an eye on the book keepers. Some are very crooked.
This one was also a Tax Collector of the town of Sherborn
Massachusetts USA to boot.
See the Section Taxes.
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Credit
Credit is issued when money is owed in exchange of returned goods.
In this way the distributor keeps your money, sits on it and collects
interest for who knows how long. If you remember, you may purchase
items against your credit. If the purchases are under the credit
price no money or difference is returned to you. If the purchase
price is more than the credit you will have to pay the additional
costs. I have thousands of dollars out there in credit that will
never be used.
Some I have forgotten.
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Credit Cards and Credit Companies
Your Credit, Their Credit.
You should never believe a credit company and its information.
Never.
My credit
dentist, I
Fifth Ave,
My credit
and that I
history says that I was born in 1907 I am an architect,

work for Sumner Shein, and that I have all kinds of Sax
and other credit cards that are outstanding.
history shows that I have new vans, houses and the sort
have not paid my bills.
How these credit companies can print this trash is beyond me. I have
written to the attorney generals, governors etc... All to no avail.
They have done nothing at all. I have mailed dozens of letters of
certified return receipt mail and never had one response.
They will not change my history.
Many people will tell you the same problems.
These credit companies have connections and or nepotism is used in
all the right places. For these companies to continue to disperse
this trashy false information which effects peoples lives should be a
crime and these companies should be made to stop.
The following is only one item of a list of fifty. This poor credit
list printed about me by this company has been handed out to all
sorts of people, has been rotating and changing for years and years.
I have never had a bank loan because of these false accusations.
Example :
Case History: Equifax a known credit company.

From 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997,etc...
Equifax credit info services inc.
6225 sheridan drive / suite 118
Amherst, ny 14221
Phone 800-473-4835
Dear sirs :
This letter is one of many that I have written to you in regards to
the following matter.
This is a copy of the last letter to you.
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John clymer ii / d.b.a. / a.b.c. Never owned a vehicle Ford motor
credit account
# xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Please send me a copy of the signed sales / purchase agreement for
my examination.
Please change my credit history as soon as possible.
I never heard a word nor was my history changed.
****************************************************
Again yet another letter at another time.
****************************************************
Again I reiterate that mary x does not work for my company nor did
she ever work for my company.
John x / d.b.a. / my company never owned a vehicle Ford motor credit
account # xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Please send me a copy of the signed sales / purchase agreement for
my examination.
And or change my credit history as soon as possible. Sincerely,
john x
Never a reply
Equifax will not do a thing.
I never received an answer from either letter.
Equifax did however send me a bill to send Ford Motor Credit
$1,000.00 as a payment for a vehicle I never owned.
Ford motor credit keeps sending me a bill along with a shaky /
sleazy credit collection agency.
Stay clear of this company.
N.A.F.S. National Action Financial Services Inc.
165 Lawrence Bell Drive, Suite 100
P.o. Box 9027
Williams, NY 14221
1-800-982-0484
This shaky / sleazy collection company has sent collection bills
for this same van, over and over and over. They want my hard earned
money $$$$.
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I have written and told them over and over and over that I never
owned a van from Ford, but all my letters are ignored and the
harassment persists. I have asked for receipts and signed contracts
again, the attorney generals and governors are worthless. The dozens
of letters to our elected officials all go un-answered. It is a
disgrace.
They have never investigated . All they know is that they want to
collect $ 1,798.66.
As a matter of fact today Saturday, September 14, 2002, and my

credit history is still the same.
It is unbelievable that the American people allow this type of
behavior to persist from all of these parties.
Thursday, October 17, 2002

Liz and I went to Sears and applied for credit. Liz was granted
$10,000 credit line. I was denied.
Remember Liz is a Grand Mal Seizure Epileptic on disability.
I am an owner of several businesses.
I do not owe anyone anything.
I was denied due to Bad Credit. I dont have any credit.
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Credit Cards in a Real World
Some banks are extremely high.

BB&T Wanted to come out to my house and see who I was. They wished
to see if I had money. Plain Nosey People.
Credit Cards E Commerce

Merchant Services can withdraw funds out of your account without
further authorization.
Case History Bank Fraud the Data Corp.
Harbridge Merchant
Roger Pierce President
we were using electronic master card and visa.
they would automatically deposit or debit your bank account
electronically.
for years i had been using the slow paper trail method. i would run
their card through my hard copy machine. i would then send my copies
from all my sales in a two week period through the mail to peachtree
bank and several weeks later i would receive my check. a little slow
but without any hitch.
it worked great.
then master card wanted for me to go electronic. that was a mistake.
they wanted to go electronic to remove money from my account.
the money would be withdrawn for twenty four to seventy two hours.
then the funds would be re-deposited back into the account.
possible drug buys or land purchases ?
i do not know.
we had been experiencing quite a few bounced checks. this was
upsetting to us to say the least. in ten years we had bounced five
checks of thousands written, now thirty checks a month were
bouncing. we contacted our bank and they said that it was our master
card service who was withdrawing the funds.
we contacted harbridge merchants the master card service and they
were quite upset when they realized that they had been caught.
we tried for over a month with dozens & dozens of calls to harbridge
merchants trying to straighten it out.
roger pierce the president of the data corp. was very cowardice and
spineless. he never returned one call to us.
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roger pierce would have a so called assistant call us back with
childish prattle of how the , sky was blue and the grass was green.
certified letter after certified letter. calls to roger pierce
nothing.
certified letters to the attorney general, nothing.
another five months later, another forty checks bounced. if roger
pierces people did call, it was only to argue and antagonize. lies
of
people saying they were the companies president or people telling us
that the manager to whom we had just spoken with, was not a manager
at all but an under link.
c. office of the comptroller of banking 800-613-6743 refereed the
case
to the california attorney general / no phone / no address /. no
phone or address for the attorney general !
our bank says, funds are still being removed daily and it is greatly
effecting our account.
c. office of the comptroller of banking / i called central
washington
d.c. / they will contact district office someone will have g. a.
call us / explained to c. , money in and out.
1) misappropriating moneys illegally out of my bank account.
2) has caused discomfort, anguish and great embarrassment by causing
the bouncing of our checks.
3) has in no way tried to reach a conclusion or apologize for these
horrendous business procedures.
4) has knowingly, ( even though notified ), continued to
misappropriate moneys from our account. in some instances doubled or
tripled the necessary amount of funds to be withdrawn.
the deposits that we put in the bank are withdrawn daily and then
put
back several days later. in the mean time checks bounce continuously.
not one person returns a call or will put anything in writing. to put
anything in writing would mean admittance of wrong doing. empty
calls from spineless snake like people. one person referring to
another, to another, to another.
all empty calls.
we finally closed the bank accounts down. we had no choice.
try your best not go electronic as in your banking. when you let
others electronically withdraw from your account ...........
you are looking for trouble.
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we strongly recommend covering yourself.
Snake
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Decision Making
I have made Business and Personal Decision Making an area in which
to devote; understanding, reality, priority, practicality, and other
sound thoughts in to.
I have made it a rule and always stick to it.
I never make any major purchases or decisions without first

consulting the other party.
I always sit on any decisions for at least twenty four hours.
I try to avoid emotions when decision making as well.
Prioritize and be Practical.
Our major rule is:

I always sit on any decisions for at least twenty four hours.
There is no Deal which can not wait until tomorrow. And if the
Deal can not wait, then it just was not meant to be. Keep in mind
Timing is Everything.
I do not purchase anything without a twenty four hours Talk About
It Program. I discuss the pros as well as the cons.
Try it out. Sit on any decisions for at least twenty four hours.
This includes; computers, televisions, vehicles, jewelry etc...
Sleep on it.
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Distributors & Manufacturers
Manufacturers want people to buy their product and the manufacturers
want to get top dollar.
But manufacturers do not want to deal with the end user, locksmith,
client, customer
This is you;
Only a locksmith in their eyes. They do not want to deal with
you.
So, they created the manufacturers representatives and
distributors.
The representative is supposed to represent the manufacturer.
The manufacturer wants your money, but they do not want to deal with
you or to hear from you.
Take any security manufacturers product for example. For over twelve
years I bought and promoted a certain security product.
The manufacturers nor distributors did not help at all with any
advertising fees.
I have asked the manufacturers of products the following question /
statement:
With only their manufacturers product name used in an
advertisement, I asked them to pay a percentage of my business ad,
5%, 10%, 15% . Whatever they thought was fair.
I would use only their brand name. No one elses.
I would present the advertisement to them for approval.
I would present the advertisement and paid bill to them.
Not one manufacturer was ever interested.
Im sorry. But did I miss something here ?
From all of my experiences, advertising is very, very expensive.
You will find out how expensive it is.
Do these companies reaLize what it would cost them to run
advertisements in all of these phone books trying to sell their
products ? The advertisements in the big magazines cost thousands of
dollars a month per inch. $15.00 a word. $15.00 a word.
Who do the distributors and manufacturers think they are fooling ?
Not me.
You will find there are no brand names in any of my advertisements.
I work my advertisements without them .
Everything will work just fine. Trust me. Experience and a lot of
money spent investigating has proved this to me.
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Carry what you want in stock. If you want to drop a product for any
reason, do so. You wont look bad. No one will know because you did
not use brand names in your advertisements.
deadbolts installed. Simple, no brand name.
When someone calls and asks about a deadbolt installation, I then
tell them the manufacture. First, get them to call you.
I have purchased brand new entire lock sets and deadbolts in order
to have spare parts. The parts when bought separately are staggering
in price. The lock would be valued at over three times its price if
built by parts.
Dont forget to add in the shipping charges on any stock you have
purchased. If your local to the distributor and you pick it up
yourself, your time is valuable as well as transportation expenses
such as gas, oil, tires wear, tear, insurances.... Get the
picture.?
These spare parts you collect, a scratched knob here and a defective
latch there until you have hundreds of parts. Thats great for the
manufacturer $$$$$. Real bad for you. ------- $$$$$$$.
Then the manufacturer changed their product line.
They drop that type of deadbolt. Boom !
You have thousands of dollars worth of stock and thousands in parts.
You eat it all.
As long as they made their thirty thousand dollars plus profit on
this chump they are in the green. $$$.
Thats a lot of knob installs and deadbolt installs. Plus other
costs.
Now they change their manufacturing so you have to start purchasing
all over again.
What a scheme. Now you start all over again for another decade of
purchasing and collecting parts etc...
This is not just one manufacturer, but all manufacturers at a time
!
All the time.
The distributor will say if you find something damaged, simply
return it and I will give you credit. Who pays for all of this
shipping ? You do.
You already paid to receive it and now you will pay to send it back.
One or two parts are hardly worth the shipping cost.
With you paying for shipping you always loose.
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If you save the damaged stock and ship a quantity at a time the
distributor yells at you to send the defective parts back as they are
received. Sure, the distributor is not paying the shipping, nor does
he have any money tied up in the product which you have paid for and
are sitting on.
I have nothing better to do all day than to ship faulty defective
equipment around the country for repair. All day every day.
What am I saying ?
This is exactly what I do. All day every day.
You loose.
A return call slip
for merchandise return is a joke.
The distributors send you damaged goods or even the wrong goods on
purpose. This is their way of getting rid of the junk they no longer
need or want.
Lets say they send you the wrong box of key blanks.
Being a professional I will keep the wrong key blanks that was sent,
in stock. Now that I have them.
I am expanding my product line although they are not the correct
Key blanks that I needed.
This delay in not receiving the correct product, will make me look
bad to the client.
I am actually wasting my money keeping the distributors culls, but
it would cost me even more money to re-package and send the product
back.
So, I will keep them.
The distributors play on this. And the Associations do not care and
will do nothing for you but soak your hard earned money.
This means that I still have to order the correct key blanks again.
The distributor knows this and makes multiple sales in this way.
If you notice they have minimum order requirements. Fifty dollar
minimums etc...
A pretty slick way of making multiple sales and money.
Please remember this when purchasing tools, books etc...
The manufacturer makes a seven cent lock pick and sells it to a
distributor for a dollar and a quarter. Notice that the manufacturer
made a killing on the profit end. .07 cents selling for $1.25 cents.
The distributor resells the $1.25 pick to the locksmith
dollars $5.00.
for five
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The distributor makes a handsome income also. $1.25 turned into
$5.00.
And the locksmith / writer (me/you) must at least double my price
if I am to survive at all.
Can you imagine trying to sell a seven cent lock pick for
Twelve bucks?
Everyone else at least doubled their price. Everyone else made a
good cut.
The big safe manufacturer in Eastwood Station, Syracuse, NY will
send you a price sheet with the suggested manufacturers retail price.
They tell you what you should sell the product for.
The profit for you is $20.00.
When the safe manufacturer sold the safe to the distributor, the
safe manufacturer did so selling a fifty dollar safe for $250.00. The
safe manufacturer made a profit of $200.
Then the distributor sells the $250 dollar safe to the locksmith for
$380 dollars and the distributor made a profit $130. But the stupid
locksmith is told to sell it only $20 above cost.
Think about it. The associations do not stand for the locksmith.
Shipping, advertising, the time spent with the product and client,
etc.
You need to make a profit or you will not stay in business.
But, remember when you have a problem with the manufacturers product
you send it back to the manufacturer not the distributor from whom
you purchased the product at an extremely high price.
The distributor is a costly and useless cog in the world of
locksmithing / security and also in general. The associations know
this and do nothing.
If you have a problem with an item the distributor tells you to
ship it to the manufacturer. All the distributor does is redistribute the product while raising the price five fold.
The manufacturer wants to make money in mass, not selling a set of
picks at a time. $$$.
They want to sell a box of fifty at a time. The dollar is important
($$$) not the end user. Money $$$.
I tried every manufacturer and almost every distributor in the
United States of America trying to procure locksmith tools for you
the reader.
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The manufacturers told me that I only wanted to use their name to
make me look good. So Arogant. So New American.
The manufacturers would tell me to take a long walk and for me to
talk to a distributor. I did talk to the distributors and none
helped.
Not one helped.
Mcdonald Dash locksmith distributor in texas insisted that I show
proof that I was in the locksmith industry. He told me how security
minded his company was.
He would sell no products until I showed him several pieces of proof
as of to my identity.
I photo copied my certificates and mailed the copies certified mail.
I never heard from the distributor if they had received my

important credentials or not. Big security minded company.
You will see as you go.
When I called the distributor three weeks later and asked if they
ever received the papers. The distributor merely said, oh yeah.
Real security minded.
The same distributor was to call me about an Inspection Light Bulb
and never did. The distributor told me that the bulbs were back
ordered, the bulb manufacturer said not true.
But the same distributor manages to be able to send me fliers and
sales papers about their product every ten days dont they? $$$$$$$.
You will find this a locksmith/security item to learn.
You are on your own when it comes to tools, product, availability,
reliability, honesty.
I am trying to make you aware so that you do not have to learn the
hard way. But you will learn and find out the hard way anyway.
Again I apologize for the lack of tools offered in the
Master locksmith security encyclopedia Set and or the cost of tools.
The manufacturer does not sell their security product to security
installers/personnel, the manufacturer wants to sell to individuals
in order to re-distribute in quantity and make money.
The distributors are not security minded or security individuals at
all. There is a difference.
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Then there are those distributors that scream I am a Certified
Master Locksmith we also do work here. We are not just distributors
of the manufacturers security product, we install it.
Yeah! I know. Thieves.
Manufacturers Installing Distributor

I have had the Manufacturers Distributor quote stock prices to me for
my Clients Lock estimates at twice the Distributors Install price.
One Distributor Pasek on third St. In Massachusetts was/is just this
type of Security Manufacturers Installing Distributor.
Case History:
I was called out to Bose Corporation in Framingham Massachusetts one
rainy Sunday night.
Rainy, dreary and late. I assessed the situation.
I had been servicing some of the Security equipment for Bose Corp.
for several years. The client was pleasantly pleased to know I was a
state Licensed low voltage specialist as well as Master Locksmith
Security Specialist.
They would call me every now and then, at night, in the rain.
The client being a billion dollar global company would not sign any
service agreements with my company. I did not have the Big Boy
Name.
I did not perform any of their Master Key Work. They would call me
only when they needed the best, the Master Locksmith Security
Specialist.
The Shit Catcher.
The new thirty thousand dollar Schlage computer Security System had
failed again. The client informed me that the System was only six
months old but the Manufacturers Distributor Installer had ignored
dozens of calls to repair it. They had been paid and that was that.
I investigated and found the problem with the new equipment.
A major part was needed for the electronics and I knew of only one
distributor who carried that particular piece. Pasek in Boston.
I assured the client that I could obtain prices from a distributor
for the needed product first thing in the morning.
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I called the Pasek Distributor and could not get a price or square
answer, he was the only distributor available that I knew of.
I called Schlage the manufacturer in California and tracked down a
distributor of the manufacturers product on third street in
Massachusetts U.S.A.. The same Distributor I had just called. Pasek.
Schlage told me that there were only several of their Unique high
Security Systems in Massachusetts and only this one, Pasek
distributor distributed and installed them.
I called the Pasek distributor back and the distributor quoted me
$2,800.00 for the replacement cost of the manufacturers product.
The special order part would be over two months for the part to
arrive, cash up front.
I of course had to ad on my profit which was only two hundred
bringing the parts grand total to $3,000.00. I mean come on. How much
can you Rape a client for? I usually double my price, but for a
small electronic part, come on. The electronis was worth about $2.00
I called the manager of Bose Corporation (my client) and told her my
quote.
After I did not get the contract the client informed me (off the
record) that this particular Pasek distributor called her up and
asked if there was trouble with his equipment? The distributor knew
who used that particular rare Security equipment in the area.
They manufacturers installing distributor had installed it.
The client wanted to get out from the speciousness of everything.
She informed me that the distributor had just called her saying they
had the Schlage Special Order Part In Stock and they could Install It
Including The Part And Labor For $600.00 . What a bunch of crooks.
And Association members to boot.
I was shocked! (not really a thief is a thief and they are
Association members ).
I looked like a thief a liar and a few other things to my client.
Three thousand bucks and several months.
The distributor had no right to call my client! At all!
Bose Corporation was my client. Not theirs.
How dare they call my client?
The manufacturers installing distributor knew who needed the part.
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Schlage the manufacturer said that this Pasek installing distributor
was the only installing distributor in Massachusetts.
They are all in bed together.
The special order part sure was in stock for the service people of
the manufacturers installing distributor.
A manufacturers installing distributor.
It sounds like verbal trash.
Sewer of the mouth. And it Stinks!
Talk about conflict of interest.
The distributor violated my clients Security by even calling my
client about our Security. That is why I was hired.
The distributor then quoted stock at half the price to my client
Installed. If they quoted half the price with install, this means
he was still making a profit. They were ripping me off!
If the distributor was making a profit at half the quoted cost with
install, what was the distributor making by charging me twice as much
without install ??????
Crooks and thieves. And I was even willing to pay.
On top of that, the distributor in the Security business knew of
only a handful of these computers Systems that are in the state. He
used this Sacred And Silent Trust to contact my client.
The client should have been scared to death. Cut throats.
They should have been furious to have been contacted in this manner.
The women in this very large building were furious.
I was not about to explain the breech of Security.
I would have only been a jerk.
The distributor has a record of who bought what parts and when.
Then he cut throats the little guy and steals his business.
What a racket.
The Security Industry is very, very SLEAZY! So Beware!
By the way, they are members of the Associated Locksmiths of America
and or attend all of the Security conventions.
These are fair Security Industry business practices?
The manufacturer and distributor work together to get your money any
way they can. Usually with underhanded and deceitful practices. $$$.
These are the people that the manufacturer insists on doing business
with. They are bread winners. The Associations love them too. They
pay big dues with super generous contributions.
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Hey, we are not talking about paint here. We are talking about
liars, cheats and thieves. This is the Security Business.
This is the business you are inquiring about. This is the business
you are either entering or interested in purchasing a product from.
I am available for private consultation if anyone would like to
contact me. Give me a call. Serious inquiries only, please.
And on the other end of the spectrum :
Many manufacturers and distributorships have never worked on a lock
in their life. All they did was purchase a currently established
business. It also only means money $$$$$$$$$$.
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Case History:
The same Pasek distributor told me that the brand name .003
increment pins for schlage 3 depth .210 were not in stock. They told
me this garbage for over three months.
I had already purchased the brand name pinning pins elsewhere. I was
conducting my own investigation.
I called the brand name pin manufacturer in terryville ct. I
explained to them as I did to the manufacturers distributor of my
professional security service and the urgency and needs of a security
specialist. I asked when would they be sending this distributor a
shipment?
The pin manufacturer informed me that this distributor had been in
receipt of several shipments and that this particular increment was
included.
Investigation:
I had several calls placed to this distributor from my clients
around boston.
Security work was performed by the manufacturers installing
distributor. The reports from the agents/clients who had requested
work said all service technicians who had rekeyed their locks all had
the pins in question and idle chat produced plenty of stock
available.
I hope that you the reader understand the direction and point to all
this. You are being short changed and shafted by the manufacturers,
manufacturers distributor and the manufacturers installing
distributor.
The manufacturers installing distributor new I was Competition for
them and would not supply security product. Or at a reasonable cost.
Or in a reasonable amount of time. So much for a distributor.
And the distributors who perform work ( installing distributor )
should be dumped from the security industry. Cheats and liars.
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Case History:
I was trying to purchase a dozen charlie bars.
I called the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed me that the
bars cost more to purchase direct from them, the manufacturer, than
if I purchased them from Pasek Distributor. The manufacturer wanting
to make money was quick to give the name of the Pasek distributor.
A manufacturers installing distributor.
I called and placed my $50.00 minimum order.
It was the same installing distributor I had dealt with on other
lovely occasions.
The honest; trustworthy, security oriented, manufacturers installing
distributor sent me four different boxes, containing three charlie
bars each, in fulfilling an order for a dozen charlie bars.
All four individual boxes arrived by U.P.S. At the same time.
They had been shipped at the same time. Yet all individual boxes
each $10.00 for shipping. $40.00 just in U.P.S. Charges.
I couldnt believe the U.P.S. Charges. I called up the manufacturers
installing distributor owner and had words. I asked if he owned stock
in U.P.S.? Sorry he said. we tried to fulfill your order and
shipped out the stock as it was acquired.
#@@# %%#@ .
The manufacturers installing distributor is in cahoots with the

manufacturer. The installing distributor purchases quantities of
manufacturers stock at great prices and then Installs it for
practically nothing. When you a locksmith/security person purchase it
you pay top dollar. You are after all competition.
The installing distributor looks great to everyone else because of
their supplying supper low product with low install rates. You look
bad and are the one paying for it in every way.
The manufacturers installing distributor will beat your price every
time. They are the ones supplying the stock at jacked up prices
already.
And if the manufacturers installing distributor does not want you in
business because you are good (the competition), they simply will
not have the stock you require or will charge an outrageous price for
it.
Real security people in this industry.
Every single manufacturers installing distributor is the same.
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Then, if this is the case the distributors who are not installing
manufacturers products are then not practicing security specialists
and therefore are unreliable, un-knowledged and unnecessary.
I have dealt with hundreds if not thousands of individuals in the
security industry who claimed to security specialists and who hardly
knew anything if at all about security.
I personally do not need to pay ten times over the cost of a
manufacturers product because they do not want to deal direct to me.
The manufacturers either have some shlump distributor who knows
nothing of security, selling their product, making big bucks, or it
is a manufacturers installing distributor making a killing at your
expense.
You will see in this industry how it works as you go.
My goal here is to open your eyes and make you aware of the pit
falls and Snakes. Have you noticed the Associations do nothing?
Over and over.
I have conducted hundreds of investigations and interviews.
Many cases just happened through circumstance.
Snakes
Locksmith Ledger International Magazine

May 2000
The ledger had a letter to the editor. One was of a woman who has
been mistreated by the locksmith industry distributors and
manufacturers etc..
The ledger printed her story. And??? What is ever done??? Who cares?
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Advertisers Give A Ways
Usually these gimmics are false and are only used to lure the
unsuspescting victim in.
The Master Padlock scam I went through was only one of many. HPC and
their Code card scam is another example. Some of the other
manufacturers and or distributors offer free service kits, tail piece
kits etc...
Do not order simply to acquire the gift, because you will loose.
Every time that I have been offered something I have never received
my rightful goods.
Locksmiths Replace For Product

When a locksmith needs a product from another locksmith the two
locksmiths should trade for the product. In other words locksmith #1
borrows a single sided deadbolt from locksmith #2.
Instead of locksmith #1 paying or owing money for the deadbolt, #1
simply returns a single sided deadbolt of the same quality to
locksmith #2.
One locksmith may be able to purchase at a higher or lower price
than another locksmith. So the best way to approach the situation is
to simply replace the item that was borrowed.
Products
If I do not call and request the product I am not interested. I
presume that there is somethiing wrong with the product thus the
persons reason for getting rid of it.
When I have an interest in purchasing a product or program I will
look for it.
If the sales person would like to discuss the product and or program
with me for my future purchase I may listen.
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Distributors / Manufacturers
Continued
If you have a unit manufactured that has the price of ten dollars to
manufacture, the manufacturer will quadruple their price in order to
make a profit.
Now the manufacturer sells this product to a distributor for thirty
dollars each unit.
The distributor will purchase a minimum of five hundred dollars
worth of merchandise in order to purchase at the low price of thirty
dollars.
After the purchase, the distributor will at least triple their.
Raising the unit price to sixty to ninety dollars plus.
Now along comes the locksmith and purchases a ten dollar
manufactured item for sixty to ninety dollars.
The locksmith could double or triple the price...to $150?.... Thats
crazy .... To survive.
Wow! If the locksmith only doubled the price, the unit would sell
for over one hundred thirty dollars. It only cost ten bucks to make.
What happened?
The locksmith can only tack on a little profit without being
ridiculed for being a thief.
So you see where the distributor and manufacturer stand.
Case History:
I wrote and called the Arrow in Brooklyn NY, knob & deadbolt
manufacturer about my placing their name in front of you (the reader)
they said that distributorships start at twenty five thousand
dollars.
Arrow said that they did not want any new distributors and that they
had plenty.
This was the same knob and deadbolt manufacturer who stopped making
a deadbolt after my investing over thirty thousand dollars in product
and reliability.
This is the manufacturer who pulled the, drop the deadbolt
product routine. I wrote to the president of the company.
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Arrow nor the president ever returned one letter.
In ten years I wrote about ten letters. Not one was ever answered.
I am telling you it is a disgrace.
Manufacturers & distributors are a breed in themselves.
They want to sell you product and make money that is it.
That is all!
Every distributor that I have ever written to, never listened to
what
I asked or had to say.
Case History:
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The following is part of a letter sent:
Dear manufacturer.
(I have credentials. Xxxxxxxxx....)
We ran a trial program in the past with tremendous results.
Our clients who purchased the program have all asked for tools and
or where to purchase them.
Every one of our clients purchased your brand name on my
recommendation.
We highly recommended your company to the industry.
(This letter was written to the manufacturer of the code cutting key
machine who ripped us off with the foreign cards. HPC.)
We have revamped our program and are preparing to market it sometime
in the summer of 1997. And with greater success than before.
We have always used HPC products and they are highly recommended in
our program.
Every one of our clients needs HPC equipment and we are your first
hand sales people.
Our Proposal:
We would like to purchase stock at the lowest possible price.
We would like to offer a specials kit found no where else to our
students.
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A special kit at a very special price, or any merchandise that you
might consider providing for our special offers to our students.
Introducing our Locksmith students to HPC, thus your foot in the
door selling additional product.
We guarantee you will be quite satisfied.
Please let us know your decision as soon as possible in writing.
Could you please send a catalogue with wholesale prices.
Sincerely
I never heard a word
With follow up phone calls I called all the companies that I wrote
to.
The manufacturers would not talk to me. And if they did, it was only
to laugh as I suggested such a program.
Several manufacturers said they were interested, but never called me
back at all.
One, wireless security systems manufacturer, made an appointment,
canceled, and never rescheduled as they said they would.
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If your manufacturing or distributor company thinks that it might
have a product which is worthy enough, durable enough, and priced
right, I might possibly promote it or purchase it and redistribute it
to serious security specialists ( you the reader ) who want to
purchase good stock at good prices...
If I do get involved with the product of any
Manufacturer, they should be flattered.
Why should I promote, carry, handle, sell, and ship their product ?
Not to mention returns and so forth.
I have all of the locksmith / security tools I will need for many,
many years to come. It is you the apprentice that needs the tools at
a good price. I tried. You will see they are all nasty.
The manufacturers are the first ones who benefit from sales. Then
the distributors.
At the bottom of the barrel is us the locksmith / security
specialist.
Many sales over a long period sound good to me.
It doesnt always have to be slash and gash.
Sharks
& snakes
The master locksmith security encyclopedia will be wanted with or

without their stock.
I planned it that way.
I was going to promote all of the products for free.
Free advertising.
Mentioning the names of products and manufacturers.
That has all changed now.
Now we will advertise for a fee if I even advertise at all for any
of them.
The distributors around the boston massachusetts area also have
their own locksmiths. I have had the distributors deny me stock, yet
they were out performing the exact work I needed stock for.
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ALOA and the Rental Companies Used 06/03/03
The Associated Locksmiths of America was boasting that its
patrons/members would get special rates and things from a well known
rental car company ALAMO Car Rental located near Alamo Texas.
ALAMO Car Rental As well as other weak promises made by the
Associated Locksmiths of America the vehicles were never available.
I was in need of a vehicle at one point and was an active paying
member of the Associated Locksmiths of America for years.
I called the ALAMO Car Rental number I was given and finally got a
hold of an individual who informed me that the closest vehicle if he
had one was five hundred miles (500) away and that it would not be
available for five weeks. We spoke a little longer on the phone and I
hung up.
Hollow and weak promises blew away like smoke from a cannon ball, I
was deceived again.
All of those dues and money spent, only for people to put in their
pockets, and for what? So that they can say they are a Certified
Master Locksmith or the president of the Associated Locksmiths of
America with a deep arrogant tone of voice.
And the manufacturing companies (lifetime Associated Locksmiths of
America members) are selling key machines and tools at ten times the
value to you and the locksmith community and or organizations do not
care in the least. All they know is that these major players are
giving them big bucks $$$$$. And they love it.
And if the Associated Locksmiths of America plays the game right
with the major players, they will be in the green. $$$.
Positive Ethics never come into play.
Look. I am a machinist/fabricator. When I look at a tubular key
machine that I know cost the manufacturer about $125.00 to make
(this price includes the motor) and the manufacturer and or
manufacturers distributor is selling that tubular key machine for
$800.00, there is something wrong.
When a car opening tool which cost less than two bucks to make sells
for $35.00 in this industry you are being scammed.
These people are making a killing on you.
And when the Associated Locksmiths of America allows the raping of
its members like that is a travesty. Every manufacturer and
manufacturers distributors is doing it and they are allowed to do so
through locksmiths and organizations and Sate Licensing Boards. They
are handing over big bucks to these organizations. They are all in
bed together, screwing you at your expense.
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The Locksmiths should create new organizations which should be
creating their own low cost tools.
They never would, this would take money away from the ones they
really love and who kick them big bucks.
Fake, bonds, magazines, contests etc... All allowed to continue when
exposed. Where does it stop?
More fraud, underhanded, deceit exposed by the Clymers.
We will continue to do so.
Would you like to hear more ? Let me tell you....
Third Party Billing
The manufacturers and manufacturers distributors will not return

letters or telephone calls at all. But they want you to have a yellow
page advertisement running continuously for them to call. To be right
where they will reach out for and to call you at a moments notice. Of
course twenty four hours a day every day of the year. Thats nice.
Sounds like my friend Liz.
You are expected to run right out on a saturday or sunday, rain,
snow.....be bonded, insured, have the correct knowledge and tools and
open their vehicles without a hitch.
The distributors usually want to bill it. To a headquarters or home
office. They may want to wait thirty days. And there are those that
want to do third party billing. Do not do it.
The third party usually says that they did not order the work and
will not pay. When you contact the original party they will not pay
it saying the other party said they will pay it and it is their
problem. Another form of Bounce Around.
Why set yourself up. No third party billing.
Its bad enough you are running out to someone who you do not know
called you on a moments notice to do something that they failed to
plan on.
Failure to be prepared (plan) on your part

Does not constitute an emergency on my part.
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They want instant credit (you cant get instant credit anywhere).
The manufacturers distributor does nothing about establishing a
relationship with someone they may need at any time.
You are just a locksmith.
Lets look at this a second. Why would the manufacturers distributor
even call you ? They have mechanics, tools, key cutting equipment,
key blanks and more. The mechanics go to their schools and are well
trained on the manufacturers product. So why would they call you?
They do it themselves. There starting rate is $100.00 and $60.00 an
hour plus parts.
In other words there is more to the story. The mechanics have all
gone home to picnics and other good times. The big home office, the
multi billion or trillion dollar headquarters is closed for the
weekend and a key code can not be had to cut a key.
In other words you are a hot commodity. In other words if you have
the yellow page advertising to grab them, ( and you know how hard it
is to get competent yellow page advertising) knowledge, tools,
insurance, bonding, and more....you can nail them for big hard earned
dollars.
The manufacturers distributors have obviously been using someone
else for their security. Whether it be their own employees working on
vehicle locks or a locksmith from outside.
Who has done the vehicles, buildings lock work, buildings hardware
schedule, master keying, security system, cameras etc ?
Did you ?
Probably no. Or you would have had a better professional
relationship established.
If not why dont they call one of the original installers ?
They are not available. They never are. They got the big high dollar
install and you get to clean up their left over messes.
Ohhhhh, I see.
You get the clean up the dirty work.
Well I charge to clean up other peoples messes and you should to.
Whack them. $$$. Wait until you purchase a key machine for a
thousand dollars. Do you know how many keys one has to cut at $1.00
each in order to even pay just for the machine? The cutting wheel,
electricity, the key blank, the knowledge of how to, not to mention
man power, insurance, bonding and more...
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GM Ten Cut System Locks
Case History:
12/99
Allied lock
I purchased a gm 10 system lock kit. It cost well over $100.00
u.s.a..
I when I received the $100.00 kit, I was shocked and put aback.
The kit contained a booklet that was printed for less than .60
cents.
Some rocker picks which would cost .22 cents each, and which were
not needed. A regular pick set would do.
A couple of specialy bent poker tools. .12 cents
A decoder. .22 cents
A special key. A gm key cut down on both sides. .60 cents
A plastic box to retain all. .90 cents
The whole kit did not cost over $12.00 to manufacture. Total
$100.00.
And that did not include shipping or the minimum order requirements.
There was a no return policy.
The tools were not made through intensive investigation and trial
end error. As I would have to do. No.
As a trained detective investigator I could tell that the lock was
manufactured with the correct repair tools in mind.
I manufacture, fabricate and write.
In other words the manufacturer has an inside information center at
general motors.
When I belong to chevy roadside to perform automobile openings, I
can not even get information on the correct key blank to use. Yet
this kit has all of the information one needs. There are little holes
on the lock case for decoding. The holes just happen to be the
correct size to install this decoding tool.
Now if I were manufactureing the lock why would I leave little
holes?
Or how about relief notches to hinder the picking process? Well gm
side bar locks are just about impossible to pick anyway.
Why add relief notches? Changes, changes, changes, money, money,
money. Which the average consumer is un-aware of. Of course the
security industry does not want to be regulated. Sure, they will
police themselves.
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We asked the distributor if they had ever used the tool? No was the
distributors comment they had never used one.
After I received the tool I was by-passing the gm 10 cut within
minutes.
A simple process which was not worth the rapeing the distributor
gave me. The distributor certainly did not care if the system worked
or not
They were only interested in making money. $$$.
The distributor did not suggest that I purchase a 10 system ignition
in which to practice on. Luckily I ordered one with the kit.
There were no elastic bands supplied with the very expensive kit and
which elastic bands are needed.
I wish I could get the inside information so that I too could make
millions of dollars on tools.
The industry favorites are screwing the locksmiths all the way.
Remember a brick and a screwdriver will gain entry and start most
vehicles. I hope you can see the motivation and intent of all of the
key changes and special tools needed.
The gravey on top of the cake. And at your expense.
One key blank identification number is sold to fit a particular
vehicle.
Another key blank identification number is sold to fit another
particular vehicle. Yet when one crosses and investigates, the
locksmith finds that this is the same key blank, only it is sold
under a differnt number. Sure, so the key blank manufacturer sells
more blanks.
And you need this new key blank. ( which is really the same as
another key blank ). Twice as much inventory, twice as much money.
What scams.
Security minded. And they all belong to one of the american
locksmith associations. And the locksmith associations support them.
The a 1 type manufacturer of this gm 10 cut system lock decoding
tool is the same manufacturer who made an appointment with Liz and I
and then canceled the day before. The owner said that he would call
next week and re-schedual and of course he never did.
When ever we ask, Ford, gm or others for vehicle information they do
not have it. The distributors tell us we can purchase
distributorships for thousands and thousands of dollars and the
distributors never deliver.
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An alarm supply distributor
In
Franklin massachusetts
Jb, an alarm supply company
Manufacturers distributor
Is a
Simpleton
Case History:
We have ordered security items for police stations, abductions, rape
victims and a lot of other clients. Only to find that the items sent
are wrong, or broken.
I had on over a dozen occasions purchased goods from this particular
distributor in the past. His attitude was always belittleing and
demeaning. The other alarm companies ( the safety signal companies )
in the natick, millis, holliston massachusetts u.s.a. Areas were
under great pressure from my companies security expertise and were
speaking ill of our company and work.
We had previously explained to this distributor man ( simpleton )
of the poor quality in service and stock we had been receiving from
an adem co type company. I spoke to the distributor man for about an
hour on the telephone, explaining how important the correct and
unbroken and burnt out stock was to protect my clients lives. This
manufacturer distributor guaranteed and insured us that he performed
only the best service and his stock was not damaged and would be the
correct stock ordered.
I informed him that this stock was to be used for a client that had
been violated and that it was of the utmost importance to receive the
correct equipment and undamaged as soon as possible.
I told him to send it out by the next morning and I would pay the
extra shipping costs.
The package arrived three days later, j.b., The alarm supply in
franklin massachusetts sent us an empty box. Empty. Empty !
I paid ninety dollars to u.p.s. For an empty box.
It cost me $18.00 to cancel the check.
When I called the incompetent fool up ( simpleton )
He said " sorry, mistakes happen.
I then asked if this was a joke ?
He said that
we all make mistakes, it was a mistake.
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Unbelievable ! The large box had no contents at all. Think about it.
The 20 x 20 box did not even weigh 1/10 of a pound. Empty ! No
security equipment, nothing.
Check and paper work on file.
Seriously. How does one send an empty box that is 20 x 20 which is
supposed to weigh 30 or more lbs?
There are only a couple of excuses.
Your incompetent.
Your destroying competition for friends.
Your destroying competition for money or gain.
Manufacturers
Fax Immediately ?
The security catalogues and magazines have reader circle cards

( bingo cards ) that you may circle or check off the advertisers
survey number and receive the manufacturers information.
To speed up the information process one may call the manufacturers
number if it is listed in the advertisement.
Many times the number is not toll free and it costs you money to
call it.
I have called these numbers and received a long drawn out tape. I
left my name and number only to be called back.
When the manufacturer calls me back they usually tell me that I have
to fax my letter head to them along with my request for the item that
I want information on. The manufacturer also tells me that they will
fax me right back.
I explain that I will stand by to receive the fax.
I will ask and request several times a price quote.
I will oblige their request and immediately fax the information and
ask again for a price quote.
I am usually not faxed back nor do I ever receive the information by
mail.
If I am faxed back at all there is never a price quote.
Without a price, how would I possibly know if I would like to or
could afFord to purchase their stock or quote a client a price?
I do not know many people that the price does not matter.
The reader survey card does not yield much response from the
advertisers. For some reason they do not like to send information or
prices to the installer.
Do not check off too many advertisers. If you do, the card readers
may not forward your name at all believing it is a prank.
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Manufacturer Back Stab

Case History:
I once had a client over to my house. He was involved with building
a chain of hotels over in europe and he was interested in a certain
type of card access system. He wanted my quote for relocating ,
installing and instructing the installation for the seven hotels ? A
possible three year billing over seas. The international
manufacturing company was located in the next town so I invited one
of their c.e.o.s
( chief executive officers ) to join us for dinner.
I provided a catered dinner and dinned the client and the access
card manufacturer. The whole atmosphere was very professional.
It was all very nice until I happened to see the access control
manufacturers representative, slip his calling card to my client and
say call me direct . They were unaware of my awareness.
The evening ended.
Needless to say the whole deal shortly fell through.

My investigation revealed:
A year later the hotels were being built and you would not believe
who the access control manufacturer dealer was ?
As I stated, I have had the distributors / manufacturers purposely
undercut or low ball my price direct to the consumer and cut me out.
They are both slithery/serpentine so watch out.
Sharks and snakes
Drop Shipments
Be weary of the drop shipments. This means that you order the
product from the distributor and the distributor ships the materials
direct to the client. You never handle the product.
This is supposed to be done without the distributors name, address
or phone number appearing on the package. They are not to supply
prices etc... Of course this is for security reasons.
Your label is applied to the package as though you shipped it.
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You are usually required to supply your own labels.
However, I have found that;
The distributors will put their name, address, and phone number on
or in the package. The distributors will add the clients name to
their mailing lists. And the distributor will steal your client if
you are not careful and supply the client with prices. Real low
prices.
I have lost many clients do to drop shipments. Thus I ceased

Drop shipments.
Federal Express
Federal express is okay, but costly.

They pick up and deliver on time with no damage to the property.
I have not had any problems with federal express.
That is a first.
Identification
You must recognize that all laws are not the same in all states. I
am only writing about massachusetts, general law, commonsense and my
own views and opinions.
They ( the government ) say to ask for an identification and proof
of ownership first before opening an automobile. Massachusetts does
not have licensing or certification of any kind to be a locksmith.
( nor should they ever ). You do not have to get any id or proof of
ownership before opening a vehicle, house or business.
I did correspond with state representative. Doug stoddard about
passing a law for licensing. A licensing law I felt would help guide
the way for laws to be passed such as identification laws, proofs of
ownership laws etc...
It really didn't go far. However doug stoddard did stop the passing
of one bogus locksmith law.
Nice job. Well done.
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Another time the state was requesting a board of twelve people to
sit in this committee.
Nine of which were non locksmiths and the three that would be
locksmiths would have to have ten years experience each.
In my first five years of locksmithing twenty four hours a day three
hundred sixty five days a year, I had more experience than some of
these " locksmiths " in business for ten years, 9-4, monday though
friday.
Some of the " experienced locksmiths " are the worst examples of
locksmiths that I have ever seen.
I have changed completely instead of wanting licensing now I am
completely against it.
Another way for the
licensing.
What a mistake that
Their definition of
Anyone who performs
state to screw up and collect revenue, locksmith

would be.
a locksmith was :
work to a lock.
When you stick a key in a lock you are in a sense working the lock.
Anyone then who uses a key is a locksmith. Any one who sprays
lubrication into a lock is working the lock. Etc....
The government should reevaluate the definition.
There is more to being a locksmith than lubricating a lock.
Going back to the id problem.
Problem /
Proof of ownership is usually locked in the vehicle.
How can the person possibly show ownership papers ?
The registration ? What would you do in this situation ? Open the
car and glove box, look at the papers? If they didn't match, throw
them back in and slam the door shut ? You might be shot.
This is a foolish request.
Problem /
The persons id may not match the registration or ownership even if
they had them. Maybe they borrowed the vehicle . Uncle, son, wife,
daughter etc... They might have a completely different name.
My truck that I pay for and drive is actually owned by someone else.
You wouldn't open the truck because my id does not match the
registration locked in the truck, that is locked in the glove box ?
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Fill out your release form and have it signed. This your first
defense and a good one.
Problem /
Opening someones house, apartment or residence.
If the person shows you an id and the id matches the address, that
is fine.
You are not responsible if they had a court order to stay out or
they no longer live at that address. Maybe the husband or wife has a
restraint. How are you to know ? Maybe they moved out previously and
did not change their license.
Check with your state and local laws governing this procedure.
Inferior Stock
Purchasing and installing quality stock always pays off and does so
even when you are not aware of it.
Inferior stock will only produce calls to do return visits to work
on the faulty hardware.
I found that when ever I was called out to repair the other guys
inferior stock, that the Cheaper the stock the harder it is to work
on. If you install Cheap stock, be prepared to receive a lot of
repair calls.
When you install quality stock and you do not receive a call at 2:am
for repair, the stock paid off.
This is a statistic that is hard to prove, because you didn't get
any calls.
I have been called to repair a faulty knob that I installed maybe
once or twice in twelve years. They were factory defects. Even this
type of call is rare. Very, very rare.
All are questionable.
Insurance
I will start with mail and shipping insurance and move on to other
types of business insurance.
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When ever shipping an object with value to it, it would be wise to
insure it.
I have found that when using the u.s. Mail packages tend to be lost,
opened, damaged or even worse.
I have discovered that when packages are not insured or under
insured they tend to never reach their destination. I believe that
when they are insured well over their true value, the packages always
seem to arrive all right.
The u.s. Mail certainly does not want to pay $1,000.00 for a camera
that is only worth $500.00.
But yet when the camera is sent with under estimated cost or no
insurance at all, it will never reach its destination.
Business insurance is another matter.
Basic insurance is not going to cover you. This insurance will cover
you if you drop a screw driver on a tile floor and damage it.
However, they will not cover you should you need it for damaging a
door. ( which, by the way, you will be working on quite frequently ).
Custom hand carved doors and the like may also arise.
I tried to no end to acquire an alarm installers insurance and it
was always to no avail. I could not find it at all. All of the
insurance brokers would page and cellular phone call me, all day
every day etc... They were all going to do this and they were going
to do that and not one ever procured insurance for me.
I could join the fire and burglar association for three thousand
dollars a year and get the insurance at a discount rate of three
thousand dollars a year or I could purchase the insurance for seven
thousand a year out right.
Kiting Checks
Kiting ( kite ) a check is a very bad habit to get into. This is a
poor way to handle business. It is all right to use in an emergency,
a true emergency, but when used all the time, sooner or later you
will find yourself in trouble. When one check goes sour, more are
likely to follow. Dont start.
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Letter Head
Having professional looking stationary is okay.

However, nothing is going to help a poorly written letter.
I would suggest your letter head be similar to your calling card.
Each having the same logos and words. Easily identified.
Some businesses will only do business with you after first
corresponding on official company letter head.
I would not use an extremely expensive paper. Leave that for the
attorneys.
Envelopes to match with return address pre-printed.
If you have a computer this is even better.
You may design and change your letter head when ever you wish.
Master Card
I have had a lot of problems with this type of card and other cards
like it.
When I first wanted to take master card as a merchant I could not
afFord it.
They wanted $500.00 for the thrill of taking their card.
For several years I had to do without it.
Finally one day we spent five hundred dollars and acquired it. Oh
boy !
We ran the cards through a manual machine imprinted on the sales
slip. We then bundled these up once a month into a batch.
Master card did not want the slips sent one at a time.
I had to sit on my money, stock and time that was tied up for a week
or two until it was batched and then a couple of more weeks to
collect the check. A little over a month from the day of running the
master card through the machine.
I was solvent enough to do this. I was okay .
I had trouble with signed receipts. People would say that they never
ordered the work etc.. Performed. I would contest with
then what you are saying is that I stole the card , made a hard
copy, and I forged the clients signature on two forms. One which was
the master card and the other my work release.
Now you can see the importance of these work release forms.
We would argue and fight and argue and fight and then after six
months of calls, copying paper works and proving that this client
owed the money I would get paid.
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It was hardly worth it. The time, stamps, money, calls
Oh sure, master card stands by the merchant.
This happened many, many, many times.
etc...
WHEN ONE WORKS WITH DIRT

ONE TENDS TO GET DIRTY
Case History:
Master card called one day and told us of this terrific deal.
To go electronic.
Oh
my
word.
We would no longer have to batch the hard copies and wait for our
money. Master card could guarantee direct deposit so that their would
be no more discrepancies. I could take the Master Card Number over
the phone if need be. The Master Card Number, expiration date etc.
Oh
my
word .
The electronic machine rental was $60.00 a month.
It was a pain in the ....neck.
People would say that they didnt authorize this and that.
I would always reply in writing, then what you are saying is that
I stole the master card number , made a purchase, and I forged the
clients signature on two forms. One which was the master card
receipt. And the other my work release.
I would tell them that I need to know in order to obtain an
attorney. This is a serious accusation.
When I performed the work I would always have the client sign a
master card hard copy at the work site should they use master card.
And always use and have the client sign the work release form.
Case History:
It was in the middle of a snow storm when I was paged. I then made
the call to the client. The client wanted me to go out about thirty
miles to his location. After prices were agreed upon I took the
master card number, expiration date and master card holders name. I
went out into the snow storm.
Upon arrival to the hotel thirty miles away I was surprised to see
three different tow trucks and two other locksmiths .
I new what was going to happen next.
The man standing by the locked vehicle waved me on saying
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I am all set, I dont need you. I told the gentleman that I was
still charging the service call.
He started yelling, screaming etc...
I left as he was threatening me.
I charged his account and thus the battle ensued.
I explained to master card that the client agreed to a service call
of x amount of dollars.
To open the vehicle was x amount of dollars. And the client agreed.
Whether the client used all of my services or not is not the issue;
as the first step he hired me for a service call.
Whether he uses my services or not upon arrival is clearly his
choice.
I then explained that I did not steal the master card number.
Master card finally paid almost a year later saying that my business
was on probation with them. This happened dozens of times.
Stamps, calls, letters, certified return receipt mail, time, money,
copies and this is not to mention the original gas, vehicle wear,
tear, oil, insurance, tires, tools, phone calls, pages and the storms
I risked my life to leave my nice warm comfortable home for.
After about five years of renting this machine for sixty dollars a
month, I found out that a new company had taken over and needed for
me to sign a new lease. The rental price had gone up with this new
lease.
I checked on machine rental prices and found out I could have
purchased this master card machine outright in the beginning for two
hundred seventy five dollars.
I had spent over three thousand dollars renting this #@@@# machine
and all of the trash with it and I could have purchased it outright
for two hundred seventy five dollars ?
The bank carrying the master charges and I had a long, long
conversation and the bank said that they would give me a machine for
free.
Well the master card machine leasing company didnt like this and we
were all fighting.
The master card lease company then filed with the credit bureau and
put on my credit history a delinquent account. The charge was for a
total and up and coming three year contract of three thousand plus
odd dollars.
After many stamps, calls, letters, certified return receipt mail,
time, money, copies etc... Nothing was done for me.
I explained that I never signed the new lease contract.
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I explained further that the address the master card leasing company
was using was not valid and that it also was over three years old.
The equifax credit bureau damaging my credit for many years.
The story continues..
I wrote the attorney general and the governor and both never
responded to my letters as per usual. So much for tax dollars or
security. Just more cowardice activity from government officials.
Five years later after many stamps, calls, letters, certified return
receipt mail, time, money, copies etc...
It was removed from my credit history. Only to have them start
again.
In the meantime going back along the same time as the leasing
company scandal; we were plagued with bank data fraud.
Because of the electronic deposits and withdrawals allowed through
our mastercard account.
It was easy for the master card bank to steal and replace money in
and out of our account. Bank data fraud.
The manager of our local bank pointed out the strange activities
going on with our account through the master card electronic banking.
Large sums of money removed and replaced every day. We printed it out
and went over all of the activities together.
A long story made shorter; we notified the comptroller of the united

states. Attorney generals etc.... Nothing was ever done. We had lost
thousands and thousands of dollars through this method of bank data
fraud. Our checks bouncing because of the rise and fall of thousands
of dollars in our account daily. We finally had to close the account.
This story is related to our catching the police breaking and
entering our premise in holliston massachusetts the united states of
america.
I will tell you more of this story in an upcoming book. Look for it.
Do I encourage master card / visa ?
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Mail
For security reasons I never have mail sent directly to my house.

I usually try to acquire a post office box ( p.o. Box ) in a nearby
town. I actually like the drive once or twice a week. Or everyday if
need be in order to pick up my mail. The mail box is very inexpensive
and afFords quite a bit of security. If you send mail to your house
and use that particular address when advertising. Watch out.
Fifty million people will be driving over. Sunday morning at 5:am to
duplicate a key or to tell you they might purchase a house next year
and would like you to do the security.
Any husband from a wife beating will be stalking you. If you think
he was mad when he beat her, do you think he is mad at you now for
locking him out of his house? Do you think the police will help you?
The mail is secure and locked inside a box. The key is basically unduplicatable. In this manner you will minimize any mail tampering,
removal etc... And if you do encounter any mail tampering as we did,
you will know exactly the source of it.
Supposedly the mail travels at times through large rooms with two
way mirrors all around the top of the rooms walls.
Supposedly at any time, behind any mirror could be an inspector
watching how the mail is handled.
Supposedly a mail handler will be fired if they study a postcard for
to long or read anything but the to and from addresses.
Do not believe it. We have evidence bags full of tampered mail from
behind the doors of P.O. Boxes. Mail deliberately opened.
A five year old could see that it was cut, ripped or torn open,
tamper seals broken, yet we were told over and over
it fell on the floor, it came through that way the machine did
that.
If they want to look at your mail, that is exactly what they will
do.
Think security all of the time and dont forget your own security.
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Mis-guided Suggested Retail
Dont let the prices of a manufacturer fool you.
The manufacturer will sell you a product that costs xx amount and
say suggested retail is this price. But when one checks the pricing
they loose.
For Example:
Key boots for general motors keys b45, b46, 450 etc.. The suggested
manufacturers retail price is .29 cents. Well that is not good
considering when one figures out the flat rate of what the item cost
just to get rolling is .25 cents. They are suggesting that the
retailer only make .04 cents per key boot. That does not include
shipping, handling, time etc..
They certainly made a profit. It cost the manufacturer .03 cents to
make the colored key boot and sell it to the consumer for .25 cents.
Now thats is great profit.
The retailer must at least double the price just to come out even.
The .03 cent key boot purchased at .25 cents is now selling for .60
cents.
People calling the vendor, thief, crook etc..
The manufacturer would like the item sold at the price they
recommend because it makes the manufacturer look great at the vendors
price.
Be weary of the suggested retail price.
One must be aware of the cost that the item cost the vendor,
shipping, handling etc... Then, at the least, double your price and
that is the lowest that the vendor can go. Period.
The big chain stores and marketers quadruple, quintuple and more
their purchase price. This is the very reason they can have a half
price sale. They are still making four times their purchase price.
If they are making four times the price now at half price, how much
were they making before they had the sale?
Name Tags
If the opportunity arises and you are to wear a name tag, be sure to
place it on the right side of your body. In this way it is easier to
read when meeting and greeting people shaking their hands.
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Operations
I found that by keeping my product quality and standards of
operation high, that I always had work.
Attitude, if you notice the other locksmith calls there prospects
customers . I call my prospects clients .
Advertisements in news papers such as specials I found do not work
either. Why ?
Because the stores like true value and home discount depots sell
the same items for less.
They sometimes sell the stock Cheaper than what I can purchase it
for.
I have found that the quality of stock differs from a security
distributor, than from purchasing from a hardware store. The hardware
store will argue that there is no difference. I beg to differ. I have
purchased both and compared.
Any way it does not matter. You have it over the hardware store in
that
You sell service.
You will install, service and repair the stock you sell.
The money misers will call you and say I have purchased a lock at
the hardware store will you install it ?
First, they probably purchased discount hardware and I won't install
discount hardware. I am responsible for what I install.
Second, even if they had purchased an arrow or schlage product they
did not purchase it from me.
This is where I could have made some money, from the sale of the
stock.
I automatically raise my prices of service and install to make up
the difference. I have to survive. I do not charge what the other
guys charge. I charge what I need to survive and keep my business
running. If the person was Cheap enough to purchase the stock
elsewhere and
Then have the audacity to ask me to install it, they probably will
try to not pay me, with the use of a bad check. They might even
complain that the stock was not installed correctly.
If you do install their inexpensive hardware and if it does fail to
operate correctly, they will have to return it and acquire new stock.
At that point they will want you to return and dismantle it to be
returned to the store. Then you are expected to return and reinstall
it.
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And of course you are not supposed to charge for any return visits.
Who pays for any rekeying that you might have to do ? Wouldn't it
have been easier for them just to have purchased the stock from you ?
The misers.
So you can see this is a poor business move.
Turn them down or if you do the job, charge. Charge ! And make it
worth your while.
You will end up going back to the job site, if you use someone
elses purchased stock.
I have found that during certain circumstances when I have raised my
prices really high and the people still agree to have you come out,
red flags should pop up. Be careful ! There is something wrong.
For instance : two oclock in the morning a call comes in from a
young person wanting to gain entry into a premise. A red flag pops
up.
The next thing
pops up.
they say is that the money is no object. A red flag
Be weary of someone who says that,

the money and cost do not matter.
A RED FLAG should Pop Up.
Every time some one has said to me the money doesn't matter I have
had a hard time getting paid. When ever a business has said, this
company has lots of money, don't worry about the bill being paid, I
always had a hard time collecting on the bill.
Try to get a credit card number if you can. In this way you will be
able to charge them even if they refuse to pay.
If you take credit cards ?
Pagers and answering services

I have had different problems with answering services.
One of my friends called me one day. When my answering service
answered, as a joke, dick left a message as though he were a client.
He told me shortly after that another local locksmith returned his
call.
The answering service was giving my calls to another locksmith.
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Make sure who ever is going to take your calls does not have a
conflict of interest. Ask the answering service if there are any
other locksmith / security persons with their operation. If there are
you should seriously consider moving on.
Case History:
One answering service in franklin massachusetts was answering my
business calls. This is when I noticed a drop in alarm sales.
After I did some investigating, I found out that the woman who was
answering my calls was married to an alarm installer. She was
transferring all my alarm install calls to him. Real honest alarm
installers , licensed through the state of massachusetts.
They wouldnt steal your rings if they had the chance. Would they ?
Yes, people can even steal your pagers pages, calls, mail and
business, and they will.
Make sure that your answering service has no other locksmith or
security services with them.
Conflict of interest.
Have friends place calls every now and then and see if the calls
make it to you.
These same people say they are in the security field.
I have had a locksmith admit to me that they had stolen.
Not much of a locksmith are they ?
At one point I was receiving over three hundred calls a month for
work. I was in five phone books and under two categories with quarter
page ads.
Case History:
Nynex told me that I was the largest advertiser in the nynex yellow
pages. I was also one of the largest subscribers in the areas pager
industry. After numerous problems with pagers not receiving pages, I
dropped Mobile Media of boston.
Case History:
I then went to Map Mobile Communications. When I went on board I
told them that I would be receiving over three hundred calls a month.
This was a mistake to have told them anything at all.
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I started to receive bills for over four hundred and five hundred
calls a month. Well I thought it was a little funny since our nynex
telephone lines were down for almost the entire month.
Thanks to nynex and don. But remember the governor and attorney
general never investigated my complaints.
I still got a bill for three hundred plus calls.
I called the owner of map mobile communications and she insisted
they were my pages. I told her I had not received them.
I informed her that nynex as usual had my phone lines down and that
the phone lines could not have produced those calls during that
period.
She then made a deal with me. She said I will call a number that I
will pick from your bill. If the party does not know you, I will
cancel your bill. I agreed and I told her, should they know me, I
will gladly pay the bill , no questions asked.
She then randomly picked a number and called it. The party that
answered, had never heard of me or my company.
She then tried to back out of our deal.
I was haunted by a collection agency for about a year, and then one
day a nice collection man allowed me to tell him the above story. He
asked she made a deal and called one client her choice? and she
reneged on her deal?
i am going to close this file, have a good day sir.
I said thank you very much sir. We hung up and I never heard from
them again. Thank you.
Pagers do have some good qualities if they are working correctly and
you have a half decent service.
Pagers may provide one with voice mail and personal mailboxes.
Custom greeting when people call.
Pages the user when any one leaves a message.
Alphanumeric display allows numbers or words to be displayed.
Come in designer colors.
May be used with a security system to page the user upon activation
of the alarm panel. For home business etc... Frees the end user from
over charged and outrageous central station monthly charges and
bills. ... Frees the end user from false charges from the police of
false alarms or the failure of the police to even respond.
This is a great add on to any alarm system for the installer.
Remember to have a clause in your contract which frees you if you
are the installer from any faults or miss-communications, etc...
Sharks & Snakes
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Match your page bill with your pages received, work, security
release forms, work performed, etc,. You will be surprised.
Real-Estate Agencies And Their Agents
Real-estate agents always want you to be right there, right now,

whenever they need you, but they are very very slow to pay. Be sure
to be paid as soon as the bill incurred.
Be careful of people who call from an apartment complex or rental
and would like to bill it to the real-estate agent.
No. Bad move.
Try to avoid third party billing.
The landlord did not authorize it and no one will pay you.
Have the party pay you and let the landlord reimburse them.
If it is as easy to get paid from the landlord as they say, let them
do it.
Remote Order Entry

Remote Order Entry ( Lock ) - this phrase is used to describe the
ordering methods utiLized by some manufacturers distributors and
manufacturers distributors distributor . The purchaser uses their
computer to contact the distributors computer. After the handshake is
made the purchaser has access to prices, stock availability etc...
And places their order. This system and operation has a lot to be
desired and the information very questionable. Numerous packages
shipped from several locations with extremely high shipping costs is
usually the rule. A poor means of ordering materials.
Case History:
We were using this type of ordering method from a Clark type
distributor.
The stock would be shipped from all over the country.
We ordered 12 interchangeable core cylinders and other stock, they
were shipped in this multi national manner. The shipping costs were
staggering.
They were eventually paid for by the distributor after arguing with
us about it long distance for several weeks.
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The same Clark type distributor never reimbursed us for returned
merchandise totaling over $300.00. They insisted that we had not
purchased it from them, when we had indeed.
We never got the stock back or refunded !
The back order then may come back into play. You will receive a
partial order and the slip shows that that item is back ordered. The
purchaser has no way of knowing whether the item will come in
tomorrow, next month or never. You can order from another
manufacturers distributor but they have the minimum dollar order
requirement and the other manufacturers distributor item may arrive
at any time.
If you refuse the back order package and it is returned the
manufacturers distributor does not like that and you are placed on
their dirty list.
You may call and cancel. More time spent, back on the phone.
And even when canceled months later I have returned to my shop only
to find someone has written a check for a six month old canceled
manufacturers distributors item that they knew not what they were
signing for.
Sales
A sale is actually an insult to an educated consumer.

If the store has an item for $500.00 and they sell it on sale for
half price ( $250.00 ) that is an insult.
The store must be making a profit at half price
( $250.00 ) or they would not survive.
If they are making a profit at half price, how much profit were they
making at the full price?
So you can see it this may be construed as an insult.
I would suggest not having any sales, but just maintain steady
prices at all times.
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Set Up Fee
This applies to machine shop work as well as for stationary.
Usually there is a first time set up fee for setting up the
equipment. A one time charge.
As in stationary or say for t shirts, the screen or art is
retained by the company performing the work and when ever you run a
batch they use the art and there is no setup fee, only the cost of
the run itself.
However, should you decide to change the art or add to it you will
again encounter a charge.
From what I understand, you actually own the artwork if you paid a
set up fee for it.
You may request the return of your artwork at any time.
YOU SHOULD SAVE ALL OF YOUR RECEIPTS AND RETAIN

A GOOD ATTORNEY
( IF YOU CAN FIND ONE WHOSE NOT A CROOK ) Snake.
Shipping and Receiving

Unless you can physically get to the sales counter you will have to
rely on shipping and receiving.
You will need boxes, packing material, tape, Tape Gun labels, and a
medium size black magic marker.
The tape should be of two types, the clear 3 wide and the brown 3
water activated.
The brown 3 packaging tape is cut to length and then the glue side
dampened with water. The strip is applied directly to the box.
After the box is secured with the brown glue tape, the clear 3 tape
is then applied to insure security.
There is security tape that may be added to the box. This tape will
indicate tampering.
However, let us say an individual or company ships out a package. If
this package is intercepted for what ever reasons, it may be opened
examined and re-packaged and the recipient would never know.
They would have know way of knowing what the actual original
packaging looked like.
It could be in a completely different box.
How would they know ?
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If you can purchase security tape so can the bad guys and gals. They
would simply just re-package and re-apply some security tape.
Did
Did
The
when
you receive the package ? Yes.

it have security tape securing it ? Yes.
united states postal service is very dishonest and unreliable
it comes to the mail.
You can go broke being nickled and dimed to death.
Stamps
You might consider using stamps Paid or Past Due when ever you
send a bill .write the date down on each bill as you send it ,so that
you may refer to it later if need be. You will be glad that you kept
a record for billing purposes.
This would be written on a bill some where as you send each bill.
Written on the top of the bill and dated;
1st
2nd
3rd
Etc
Billing, Date
Billing, Date
Billing, Date
...
Stamp in Red:
Past Due
Stickers
I strongly suggest the use of stickers.

A sticker with your name and phone number are a great way of
advertising.
I usually place the sticker on every commercial door that I work on.
I place them on every alarm panel and crash ( fire egress ) bar. I
place them on residential windows as a sort of do not tread on me
message.
Please do not let the story stickers in sharks & snakes scare you
off from purchasing and using stickers.
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Sub-Contractors
Taxes
Save all receipts.

Any purchases made such as;
dinner, gas, tires, oil, printing, tape, stamps, etc... Any and all
receipts should be saved and used as Tax deductions at the end of the
year. The vehicle you purchase, office, people that you sub-contract
to, book keeper, tax preparer, etc...
Your book keeper or tax preparer will assist you with the receipts.
See the section Book Keeper.
Telephone Answering Questions and Courtesy
When the phone rings, answer it pleasantly with a smile. When you do
smile it may be heard in your voice. Try it. Say Hello. Now say
hello as you smile.
The client will tell you something about the key or lock. The
questions I mention below are to cover different situations. It is up
to you to ask the appropriate questions at the right time.
What does the key or lock do or what does it not do ?
Is it electronic or physical
Do you have a duplicate key ?
Are the keys in the trunk ?
Are they in the car ?
Can you see the keys ?
Do the keys go all the way into the ignition ?
Does the key turn the ignition ?
Do you have the key codes ?
Are you the original owner ?
Do you have both broken pieces ?
Has anyone tried to extract the key ?
Paper clips stuck down the key way ?
Has anyone tried to open the car ?
How many locks are on the door ?
Are both deadbolt and knob locked ?
If both deadbolt and knob are locked I ask, if the deadbolt is locked
where are your keys if you locked the deadbolt ?
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They will ask you, how much do you charge ?
I would ask, what town are you in ? I would then have different
rates for the distances that I was to travel.
If they ask what town are you in ? I always say I am completely
mobile.
I would avoid their question and I would find out where they were
first.
The reason I would use this method is that I charge certain service
rates for certain towns. Just because I happen to be in their town at
the time of the call does not warrant a price reduction.
You still have to travel back home. Plus time .
If you should have to put the client on hold, explain why you must
put them on hold.
When you do put them on hold, do so for no longer then ten to
fifteen seconds.
This should be just long enough to tell the new calling party that
you must put them on hold and explain why, that you have another
caller on the other line.
Go back to the original caller and continue. Remember do not leave
any party on hold for more than fifteen seconds at a time. It takes
great dexterity to juggle phone calls and not loose any.
U.P.S.
I never relied on u.p.s. For shipping packages out.
There always seemed to be complications and problems.
Many packages were shipped to the wrong addresses, either coming or
going.
I have had special meetings with their white collars at my place of
business only to have the problems continue.
I never could seem to get u.p.s. To pick up a package. I would have
to take it thirty miles away because the town I was in was the last
town in that district.
My town had over forty thousand people.
Even though the next town over was the largest town in the united
states and had a u.p.s. Station. I could not pick up a package there.
The u.p.s. Part timers make $15 an hour and the full timers make $30
an hour. And they strike and complain all the time.
The money $$$ sounds good to me.
When u.p.s. Goes on strike they can get a job somewhere else, taking
a job from you or i, and still be on strike.
Ups does not thrill me.
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Tennessee UPS
Case History:
5/4/2000
We had a break in at the local gravel pit here in madisonville tn.
Liz and I ordered special re-keyable padlocks and other things from
mcdonald dash. And of course we paid for special over night
delivery.
The next day the package never came. We called and called and
called, all to no avail. Liz called mcdonald dash. Liz called united
postal service ( ups ). We did not get the package as usual as
prommised.
I personally do not give a damn about the excuses. All I know is
that I did not receive my righful goods as promised. Again.
I do not know what to do with my emergency type business
opperations. Liz must now call the client and tell them that we are
not competant and that the order that we promised will not be here.
Etc, etc, etc.
I personally think that it all stinks.
Liz called ups after they did not return her call as promised five
times. They informed her that the ups driver was forty miles away and
that he could deliver the package at 4:00pm.
A little bit later than the prommised by 9:am delivery.
Yet I am still charged the special rate. What a crock of bull
shit.
I would suggest to not order anything by special over night delivery
of anything. It simply does not work.
Take your time and prepare cautiously, methodically and
logistically.
United Postal Service ( UPS ) and Federal Express
Look at all of the drug deals that Federal Express has been involved
with. Currying marijuana, cocain, heroine and other drugs all over
the world for the drug cartel.
Busted over and over again.
If that was you or i, we would have had our licenses and other
permits taken away from us a long time ago.
They seem to get the drugs to the pushers over night yet fail to
deliver needed security supplies as prommised.
Later that day after thirty telephone calls Liz was talking with a
woman named Mary Cardin.
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Liz asked what was the corporate headquarters telephone number and
the woman said that there was not a national UPS Headquarters. She
informed us that Tennesse was it. If that is as good as it gets, I am
scared for my life.
She insisted that we contact her supervisor and speak with him and
on and on.
Somehow I was given the telephone and the woman was just correct.
No matter what I said she was correct. I told her that I had been
using UPS for twenty years and that I have always encountered
problems.
With that mary said i have been working for ups for twenty five
years. She would tell me this and that and I would explain to her
that I still do not have my package at 2:45pm.
It was supposed to be delivered before 9:am. Well, our driver was
there at 9:30 this morning she said.
I was here and besides I told her the bottom line is I still do not
have my package.
The next thing I knew is I was talking to a Randy Breeding. Who ever
he was.
He kept telling me what a great job that he was doing. I told Randy
Breeding the bottom line is I still do not have my package. I also
informed Randy that I was a journalist and wrote about all of my
encounters.
His prattle continued. Again I said the bottom line is I still do
not have my package.
Again Randy Breeding prattled and then told me to keep my voice
down.
He was wrong and Randy Breeding knew that he and his companies
incompetance were overwhelming.
He then tried to shift the blame, again, and commented that my voice
was loud.
I was speaking in a normal calm voice and actually I was not upset
at all.
I have been through it one thousand times over a twenty year period
and frankly I could care less at this point. I thought that it was a
great Interview. Randy continued with more arogant and self richous
praise.
I then said to randy that, I am an adult and what he had for dinner
last night, or what the color of grass was, the bottom line is I
still do not have my package.
Again he tried to move the problem in a different direction.
Randy breeding then said i would appreciate it if you spoke to me
as though I were an adult. I asked randy what was he talking about?
I knew exactely what he was trying to do. Shift the blame as though
I were wrong.
Which I was wrong for having used UPS in the first palce. I do not
have many options.
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Any way randy said talking about dinner or the color of grass. I am
an adult.
I reiterated several times the bottom line is I still do not have my
package and asked what could We do about it. I could not have been
any nicer, if I had been speaking to my own mother.
I could not seem to get that single point accross.
I commented that I am a journalist and that I wanted to get my facts
straight.
I then asked the man if the facts were true that there was no UPS
headquarters?
The telephone line went dead. Liz commented that she believed that
my cellular tellephone went dead.
I did not believe it and checked the unit. The Battery was just
fine. I then informed Liz that the man hung up on me in the middle of
an interview.
I waited about twenty minutes for the supervisor to call me back.
He never did.
I thought to myself if the man or woman thought that it was
important to straighten out they would call me back directly. I know
I would. If you told me several times that you were a journalist, and
that you wrote about your contacts, eposodes and accounts and we lost
our communication contact, I would most certainly re-establish
contact with you.
I would want to make sure you had the facts straight and spelled my
name correctly.
Thats.... C
l
y
m
e
r. With an M as in Mary.
I guess Liz finally called UPS back and the people at UPS went on
and on.
I personally could not see why Liz kept calling everyone and
conversing.
But then again that is why Liz is my assistant and the companies
diplomatic relations department.
It is hard to soar like an Eagle

When you fly with Turkeys
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Our Alarm Wire from Systems Depot.
United Postal Service
James Kelly
55 Glenn Parkway North East
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 404-828-3231 / Fax:
Stacy Crissenger 800-833-9943
7/10/01:
UPS did not leave the package as promised.
3/16/01:
UPS left Tag at our door will be by tomorrow. We waited all day ,
they never arrived.
4:15pm we called, they never called back.
We called back 4:24 disconnected.
We called 4:55pm Stacy Crissenger said that UPS still had twenty more
minutes in which to call us back and
that they would call. UPS never did. My alarm parts arrived at about
6:30pm.
Vehicles and a Mobile Operation
I have used a half dozen vehicles for my mobile locksmith operation.

My first vehicle was a Ford Ranger XLT Pickup Truck. It was fitted
with a special custom made insert between the truck and cap. I
purchased the truck new and always had front end problems. It was
very difficult to get the dealers to repair it under warranty.
The second vehicle to be used was a chevy cube van.
The last vehicle was a Doge Mini Van. Carrivan.
The Ford ranger xlt appeared in the Locksmith Ledger International

Magazine after it was blown up in a propane explosion. I wrote an
article and explained the dangers of useing propane for heat in a
locksmith security vehicle.
The Ford ranger having no heat in the back cap area was very cold in
the winter.
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Case History:
I went to a local recreational vehicle dealer and had them install a
propane heater in the back of the service vehicle. The fool neglected
to put on a regulator to regulate the propane gas flow.
When I ignited the heater switch the entire back of the truck blew
up.
I was blown clear out of the back of the truck.
I rolled on the ground and extinguished my flames that were burning
my entire body.
I then went back into the flames of the truck to rescue the
passenger who was still in the rear of the truck.
I reached in the back door through the flames and grabbed my fire
extinguisher that was mounted right inside the back door and put out
the fire.
I took my passenger out and called 911.
We both ended up in the hospital with second and third degree burns
extensively on our face, legs and hands. Our medical treatments
included De-Breeding. ( peeling off the skin in excruciating pain ).
Through much therapy and months in the hospital, we were released
with bandages.
We are both very lucky that we are not terribly scarred.
Everyone used to laugh at my fire extinguishers mounted in and
around the home, shop and vehicle.
They are no laughing matter.
A fire extinguisher and first aid kit are mandatory items and I
would insist that you acquire them.
The Chevy Cube Van also worked very well as a service vehicle. It
was very roomy and could carry a lot of stock.
However, the vehicle was very big and bulky and tough to maneuver in
tight places.
Because of all the weight I carried, I had a lot of trouble with the
leaf springs coming through the rear floor.
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Generators
Redi-Line Generators
Converts DC 12 Volt to AC 120
Volts
This is the model that I have
used for over seventeen years.
It has withstood a fire and
inclement weather. This is the
generator that is worth its
weight in gold.
Small Key Machines, drills,
and Lights. Run 12 AWG to a
Deep Cell Marine Battery or a
Plain Car Battery and you have
120 Volts Ac. Easy hook up.
Built in Plug.
Computers
I strongly suggest a good data base for your computer. Complete back
ups or some other method of storing your media is important. If you
do not have a computer, you should try to get one.
I create all my own yellow page ads, flyers and more on my computer.
Ideas, work to do, contacts, companies, inventory, personal use and
clients on a data base are just a few ways that the computer may be
utiLized .
The person or company who has caused you grief in the past is hoping
you forgot. No !
And when you tell them the facts of when, where and for how long,
they hate you. They hate the truth.
I use a program for windows. It is great !
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Ford is a Poor Service Vehicle
Ford Does Not Produce What Is Actually Ordered
We ordered a Ford van from Royal Ford in Milford Massachusetts

U.S.A. . The van was to be black, no windows at all and a swinging
side door, not a slider. We knew that our present service vehicle The
Chevy Cube van) was slowly deteriorating so we planned ahead.
We would call about every two weeks to see if the Ford van came in
yet. After waiting six months for the van the dealer finally told us
that they had forgotten to order it. What they did do is, quote the
wrong price and instead of being men or women and acting responsible
and tell us so, they misled us for six months. Pretty sleazy.
Car dealers.
I had several other Ford dealers tell me that my van had come in.
The vans were always white or blue, with windows and sliding doors.
The dealers would insist this was the vehicle I ordered.
Thats Ford.
Ford Repair Service Is Poor
Ford says that it will repair any Ford at any dealer and this is
Not true. I have driven several new Fords under warranty and none
were ever repaired as stated. The Ford dealer would always tell me to
take it back to where the vehicle was purchased. The dealers who did
not sell you the vehicle would not service it. Ever. I would have to
pay cash.
One Brand New Truck was purchased over one hundred miles away in New
Hampshire. That Ford dealer was the only Ford dealer in New England
who would work on it. The attitude was You didnt spend your money
here, so take it somewher else.
Case History:
The custom made Ford van my mother purchased was okay and looked
great except that Ford would not repair or service the brand new
thirty thousand dollar ( $30,000.00 ) van although it was under
warranty.
Even where she purchased it.
The radio which we ordered was not what we received and Ford made me
pay another $200.00 to replace it. I paid.
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I went to the same Ford dealer six times to replace the radio. The
Ford dealer was sixty miles away. Each time I went they asked ME to
disassemble the dash and remove the old radio my self. And each time
I did the Ford dealer informed me that the radio which came in was
the wrong one.
Fords Have Poor Front Ends And Are Not Ford Serviceable
Case History:
The Ford front end alignment was never right. The Ford dealer
couldnt even lift the van on their lift. Nor could they align front
ends on vans.
Only certain automobile service stations can lift a Ford van. The
Ford van went through tires like butter. It was always out of
alignment.
The Ford dealer told me to have the front end realigned somewhere
else and that they would reimburse me. Ford never reimbursed me.
The Ford van windows never operated correctly. The passenger window
never worked right and would be stuck down during down pours of rain
and snow.
We returned to the Westborough Massachusetts U.S.A. Ford dealer over
a dozen times. They could not fix it. They had me take it to glass
dealers and other types of places. It was never repaired.
A Natick Massachusetts United States Ford Dealer Beat Elizabeth
9/18/95 Paul Hoffman Natick Massachusetts Attacks Liz.

Case History:
A Ford Dealer In Natick Massachusetts actually assaulted Liz, my
assistant.
Liz had made several appointments to have the window fixed on our
Brand New Custom Made $30,000.00 Dollar Ford Vehicle at a Natick Ford
dealer, and several times all to no avail. The window was stuck /
broken in the down position. ( Security breeched ).
The van would be left for days at a time only to be returned with a
we could not get to it.
447

The interior of the van was being ruined by the inclement weather.
A Custom Made Security Vehicle with a broken window track in the
down position is ridiculous.
After her persistence and six appointments at this particular Ford
dealer and other Ford dealers, the window was finally repaired.
The Ford dealer repaired the window, but when they put it back
together they Broke Off The Arm Rest. Remember this is a thirty
thousand dollar custom made vehicle. $30,000.00
The Ford dealer and Liz were arguing about an appointment that the
dealer ( manufacturers distributor ) had not kept again for the third
time to fix the arm rest that the manufacturers distributor had
broken.
Liz had parked the Ford van in front of the service bays and had
been there since 6am. It was now 9am. The Ford dealer asked her to
move the van and Liz said she would not. She wanted the Ford van
fixed.
The Ford dealer slammed Liz ( a Grand Mall Seizure Epileptic )
against the wall and grabbed the keys out of her hand. While doing so
the Key Ring, which was hooked by her finger ripped a finger nail in
half with blood.
Liz called the Natick Massachusetts Police and the Natick Police
arrived.
The Natick Massachusetts Police would not do a thing and told her to
get off the Ford dealers property or they would arrest her for
trespassing.
What would one expect them to say. The Natick Massachusetts Police
drive Ford vehicles provided by this very manufacturers distributor
Ford dealer.
Date and info on record. Our records.
Oh, by the way, the broken passenger window arm rest was never
repaired.
Numerous Calls To Ford Headquarters
Case History:
We called and wrote letters all to no avail. The only response would
be a letter selling more of their Ford vehicles.
I had so many problems with my Mothers Ford during purchase and
trying to get it repaired that I personally would never, ever
purchase a Ford Van again.
448

I strongly suggest that you consider another manufacturer when
purchasing a service vehicle.
The vehicles are a fair vehicle, BUT, if the warrenty will not
honored, IF the Ford dealer will not work on it, WHEN the Ford
Dealers assault the customer, it is time to purchase a different
brand.
Anything would be better than a Ford.
The following is one of the actual letters sent to Ford.
8/14/95:
8/14/95: BILL PHILLIPS SALES MANAGER NATICK FORD / MR CULLINAN
SECOND OWNER / NATICK FAX 651-7883 ////// EDSEL FORD / DERBORN
MICHAGAN
NATICK FORD
157 WEST CENTRAL ST
NATICK, MA 01760
Phone 508-653-2550 /Fax
Dear CHARLES:
7/26/95:
Enclosed please find a print out of your companies history with us.
As you can see it is not very professional.
From the day we purchased our FORD Van, the passenger window did not
operate correctly.
Ford attempted to fix it but could not find the time or place to
perform the work.
Since they were not competent enough to do it, Ford sent us to
international glass in WESTBORO
This too, was to no avail. They could not figure out what was wrong
with it and told us to wait until it happened again. We did. The next
time the window failed it started to rain. The glass man told us to
call another day he was booked. And on and on.
Because this had turned into hundreds of hours of repair time,
driving, waiting, labor and so on,
Ford finally told us to take the van to any mechanic of our choice
and they would pay the repair cost. We took it to SHERBORN Auto Care.
He repaired it and we sent the bill to Ford. It was never paid.
449

Now at twenty six thousand mile the same window started to come of
the track because of the window regulator.
We called NATICK Ford. And we called NATICK Ford, and we called
NATICK Ford.
We have made appointment after appointment and each one has bee
broken.
Appointments we were told, were never made.
We need a solution to this problem and soon. The vehicle is
approaching 36,000 miles and thus the warranty is up.
In the mean time, I will have to understand that the last two times
I sent my secretary at 7:30AM
to 10:30am was for business, security reasons. the enclosed bill for
our professional on site security.
You will also find a maintenance agreement. This is offered to the
local businesses in the area
as a professional courtesy. Try to take advantage of it.
We cannot tie up this vehicle, for obvious security reasons.
We have a handi capped eighty year old woman who actually owns this
van and needs it for her transportation daily.
We find this type of behavior REPREHENSIBLE. Very Very
unprofessional.
Please keep us informed of your intentions.
Sincerely,
John Clymer II
President of Intelligent Security Solutions, Inc.
12/27/95:
9/6/95:
TOM / 1995 FORD TAURUS /
7/12/95:
6/29/95:
NEED TO BRING BY BEFORE WARRANTY IS UP , HAVE THEM WRITE UP AN
INVOICE THEN SET UP APPOINTMENT TO GET IT FIXED.
6/29/95:
JOEY.DOES NOT HAVE US DOWN FOR APPOINTMENT TODAY. THEY ARE COMPLETLEY
BOOKED UNTIL MID NEXT WEEK.
6/22/95:
6/6/95:
ALTMAN
PAT / A COUPLE HOURS MINIMUM /

WINDOW REGULATOR NOT WORKING , AGAIN. DUDIE FORD DICK
9/22/94:
3.0 LETER/ SUPER ENGINE COOL/
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Types Of Work Vehicles

If You Purchase A Ford Vehicle You Will Be Sorry
General Motors and or Chrysler Are Your Best Buys
All of the vehicles were equipped with electricity using a

generator.
The generator is powered by a twelve volt DC battery which converts
the 12 volt DC juice to 120 volt AC.
A work bench is needed for your pinning kit and work area. A key
machine or several of your choice are also mounted in back.
A key blank panel is needed and some drawers for stock.
Chevrolet Cube Truck
Dodge Mini Van

Now this was a sweet surprise. I never thought much of Dodge and or
Plymouth. I went looking for a Mini type van. In 1997 I ran across a
used 1993 Doge Mini Carrivan. I paid several mechanics twenty dollars
each to assess the van. each said that as far as they could tell, the
van appeared to be OK. No guarentees. Of course.
It is good on fuel and only has two problems;
Uses ( not Burns ) a little oil and it has a small transmission
drip.
I can not carry all of the equipment that I used to carry or wish I
could carry, but the front wheel drive vehicle is GREAT !
I could not say enough about the van here. I carry a small
mechinists chest, a generator, extra 12 volt generator battery,
Ratchet set, micelanious tools, 2 Key machines, a vice, six Key
boards with over two hundred X Keys. Every Domestic Key you could
think of, extra tools, tow chain, Metal tool bench, clothes and other
extra equipment.
The van runs great.
I have replaced all of the tires once. And I replaced the old rear
shock absorbers with the heaviest grade I could find.
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The Mini van is just fine for doing the work load that I carry now.
Although Harrison Electronics is Hell to do business with, I have a
Hell Fire 400 Alarm System in it. I have included the automatic door
lock module.
The vehicle is an automatic with fuel injection so I installed a C&A
Remote Auto Start.
The following sequence of pictures will show you the ease of
converting from a showy business vehicle to incognito in about twenty
seconds.
The Aluminum Face Roof Sign is portable and effective.
When it is time to close up, simply bring the sign face down, and
flip it over.
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Two Bungy cords now hold the unit down

its length. While I use several more
across its width.
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The design allows me
adjustment of the
unit on the luggage
racks as well as the
racks themselves
being removable.
The base is plywood
and the runners are
of strapping.
454

A Look Inside A Working 1993 Dodge Mini Van
This Van was a working Van until Crystal Coast Auto got their hands
onto it.
December 2001
This is a simple interior which affords us to take the specific
tools we need for a particular job.
It cuts down on all of the weight the Mini Van is Carrying.
It is sometimes an inconvenience to not have a specific tool and
have to return to the shop, however I am trying to slow my self down
a bit and have chosen to return to the shop for tools as needed.
I always carry my tool box. My flat Automotive Tool Box may be seen
to the right. A MACHINIST CHEST, Key Machine, and First Aid Kit are
visible as well as my Black Suit case containing my Vehicle Opening
Tools.
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456

International 20 Box Truck
Sales people in general
Never say you are not purchasing to day.
My name clymavey, klinger, klimber etc...
Intl soluts
Calling cards
/ size, and color
Payroll and your employees

Price sheets
Requesting them25
Scott the crook
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I called the State of Tennessee and requested information on

Locksmith Licensing. I went through the same eposode that I wrote
about in Security Systems.
Any way after calling the State and traying to find out if there was
a license I could purchase that would allow me to travel to different
counties and cut keys. No one kenw anything about any such licensing
and I was informed that I would have to purchase a three hundred
dollar permit in each Tennesse county.
WE CALLED THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR PERMITS AND THERE RELLY WAS
NONE FOR LOCKSMITHS EXCEPT IN THE Tennessee COUNTY WHERE ONE WAS
FROM. WE WENT DOWN TOWN MADDISONVILLE AND ACQUIRED A BUSINESS PERMIT.
I BET ALL OF THE POLICE, OPENING VEHICLES, DONT HAVE ONE
-----------------------------------------5/4/2000 used in office ops.

The town of Madisonville Monroe County Tennesse sent me a bill.
The Bill was for my businesses taxable items. The; Copy Machine,
Computer, Fax Machine, Shrink Wrap Machine, etc...
All right?
The Madisonville Monroe County Tennesse Business License which I
purchased so that I could be Officially In Business never did me
any good except set me up so that I could be sent a TAX bill. It did
not keep the police from opening vehicles.
457

The police did not have to acquire a Business License. The other
Locksmiths practicing Locksmithing do not have the License.
So what good was it for me to have acquired one? Oh, I see. Other
wise the Damn Yankee wooodnt be licensed and is breakn tha lor.
I guarentee the Pink Panther on this date does not have a Business
License, yet he worked for the police department (He knows BETTER)
and at the date of this writting is Opening Vehicles in Monroe
County Tennesse. He has flyers all over town.
Sloan Center, The Tobacco shop etc., all sport his flyers while at
the same time removing my calling card from the bulleten board.
BACK WARD.
I will eventually leave town and take my commerse elsewhere.
I do not care if there are other Locksmiths around me or not.
Each Locksmith is as good as they are. And I am as good or bad as I
am. I have been Locksmithing at the time of this writting
approximately 17 years. I personally do not think that the Pink
Panther has that experience. Nor do I think that he will very soon
work on a; Masserati, Ferarri, Have One Hundred Clients on Line,
Secured Bomb Threat Areas, Install Electric Strikes for Cash rooms,
Bid thirty thousand dollar bids for hospitals etc, in the very near
future.
I can obviously perform work that he can not do.
But the people will run me out of town despite the facts.
Free 911, No Licensing, No Telephone Advertising, no anything. Only
Nasty Attitudes.
Everyone looses.
I will not be passing out my cards as much as I should. Therefore
the printer will not be printing me as many. I will not be going on
as many road calls. So I will be purchasing less fuels, batteries,
and accessories, Clothes, Shoes, etc...
I can not go to Sweetwater without being harrassed.
I eventually will leave town as do most businesses around here. The
Dollar Store, Two Pool Rooms, Clothing Store, Fish Market and more.
Have all opened and closed their doors within a years time. Why ?
The people here will only support Family, Their Own, KIN.
The income, honesty, Positive Ethics and commerce do not mean a
thing to these people.
----------------
458

Liz went down to the Madisonville Monroe County Tennesee Clerks
office today with or business tax papers. These are the same papers
for which we keep getting Taxed on. The License for business we
previously acquired was usless. All it did was Register us so that we
could be taxed.
There are no other persons licensed in this town that I know of.
Liz said we had a choice to pay another $20 and get a new license
for the year or pay $5 to resign. $5 charge not to get a license!
I was thinking I would pay the $5.00 so as NOT to be taxed.
$20 to be taxed or five bucks not to be taxed. That is the question.
And so I say, What a bunch of crooks.
Locksmith Run A Round and Back Stabs
Terrance Ferguson 4/1/01 DJ Shooters Atalantic Beach 2:AM
Saturday night 5/5/01 Nikerah Burley called us from 252-633-1393 to

come out to New Bern North carolina and open her 1994 Infinity G20.
It was 11:30Pm and the vehicole was running. We quoted her $68.00 and
$18.00.
We asked several times if she really needed us to some out and each
time she replied yes. At $2.00 per gallon for gas we did not want to
be running around at Midnight. We headed out to 4011 Copperfield
Drive Apt 118 in New Bern.
The woman was not there. Infact nothing even existed. When we called
her she informed us that her father was a Locksmith and he told her
that our prices were outragious and that they had called Coastal
Locksmith from Havelock at 447-7233 to come out. Coastal had told her
that We were ripping her off and that they would respond for $35. We
asked well, then why didnt you call us and cancel? She said that
Coastal Lock said that they would call us for her and that when she
called Coastal Lock back she was informed that the cancelation call
had been made.
We never did see any of the 4011 Copperfield Drive Apt 118 in New
Bern nor the Infinity.
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On Monday morning 5/7/01 I called Coastal and asked to speak to the
owner. He was busy and would call me back. When the owner called back
he said Yeah, what do you want?. I explained about our fiasco
running around the state and he denied having any thing to do with
it.
5/9/01 9PM We received a call from a Bennett 252-636-9551 from

Harkers Island.
He was trying to reach Irene at Intelligent Security Solutions. We
informed him that there was no Irene.
He was interested in an Alarm System. He said that he had a One
Hundred and Forty Eight Foot Yacht that he needed secured. Well
anyway, after about forty minutes of conversation an appointment was
set for Friday 5/11/01 at 11:00AM. Liz and I drove out on Friday the
Sixty miles to meet Bennett. The Marina and the man did not exist.
The number 252-636-9551 was the number of a boat painter in NewBern
North Carolina.
Ron at Ottis Sea Food or Coastal Lock screwing us again.
460

Be sure to purchase and or acquire a Running Copy of the News Paper,

Flyer or Telephone book you have run the advertisement in.
Sales. Look directly into the persons eyes. Address the women also.
Foreclosure
Get a copy of the appropriate paper work.
Safes and Safe Persons:

The Safe Field is an occupation unto itself. An entire lifetime or
more could be devoted to this field.
I personally know my limitations and call a safe person when needed.
I will simply sub out the work.
Usually a courtesy discount is
sister in security. Usually you
Person and you then submit your
Mileage is sometimes billed by
given to you being a brother or

are billed directly by the Safe
own bill to the store.
the Safe Person or not.
Usually most Safe Persons with whom I have dealt with have all been
very nice to work with.
Every Safe Person has been professional, courteous, and has
performed their work as one would expect.
Thank you to the Safe Persons.
461

When going to a womans house or residence one should be extra
careful to guard against rape charges.
One time in the Ugly Houses in south Natick I opened a bathroom with
a woman inside. The door lock was broken and I needed to pass small
tools underneath the door for the wife to use. I gave her
instructions through the door.
When I was finished the husband refused to pay saying My wife did
all of the work. A $500,000 dollar home.
The same thing happened at the Koala Inn on rt 9 Framingham. With
the college students.
Hiring Help
Saturday, March 08, 2003
Liz and I have been running advertisements in the New Bern Sun
Journal. If ten people made appointments in order to get directions
for our application, only half show up at the designated time.
The economy is bad. We are going to go to war with Sadam Housein in
ten days so we decided to put at least one person to work.
Friday was Beths day away from the car lot. We were going to see
several people in the morning and then go get my hair cut. No one
showed all morning. It put us both in a foul mood which postponed our
lunch and hair cut for another day.
Phoenix just about pleaded with Liz to give her a Saturday
appointmat. Liz had stated she did not give applications ion
Saturday. Phoenix stated how she was an office manager and wished a
change. Liz finnaly said all right. 10:00AM? No. Phoenix could not be
here until 11:00AM.
Liz and I had been arguing and wished we had a little alone time.
Liz was late to show at the car lot for 10:00AM.
Phoenix never showed on Saturday at 11:00AM or any other time for
that matter.
462

Employee Application
This is a copy of the first application.
The American Security Academy

P.O. Box 707
For Office Use Only
Havelock NC, 28532
Telephone 1-252-463-3455
Job Application
Please check all boxes that apply and please print clearly. Thank
you.
Who Are You? Tell Us About You.
Todays Date: Month_________________ / Day_______ /Year_______
Age _______
Birth Date ___ / ___ / ___
Your
Social Security number ___________________________________________Yes

Do [
No [
you have a valid drivers license?...........
]
]
Yes [
Eye color
No [
]
]
Your height
____ Your weight ____
Hair color
____
Do you where glasses or contacts.
____
Where Do You Live?

Please Print Your Current Address.
Name (
Print)_______________________________________________________________
___________________________
Address______________________________________________________________
______________________________________
City ________________________________ State
___________________Country____________________ Zip code ____________
Mailing / Shipping address if different than above
_____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________
How long have you lived at this address? ___________ Year (s)
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Your Day Time Telephone Number. Please include Area or Country Code
________________________________________________
Your Evening Telephone number Please include Area or Country Code
______________________________________________
The best time to reach you AM/PM, please include Your Time Zone
______________________________________________
Female [ ]
Male [ ]
Are youYes
a United
[ ] State
citizen?..............................
Married[
No [ ]
Single[ ]
Yesservice.
[ ]
Are you in the Military
Nomilitary?.............
[ ]
Husband or Wife in the
Yes [ Is
] a
No [ ]
[ ]
Has a court demanded you pay child support through a ChildYes
Payment
No [ ]
Program..
Have you ever filed for
Yes [ ]
bankruptcy?..........................................................
No [ ]
.........................................................
Have you ever been
Yes [ ]
bonded?..............................................................
No [ ]
..............................................................
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?..
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
Yes [ ]
If yes please explain: Please use additional pages if
No [ ]
necessary.
Do you have any disabilities?............. Yes [ ] No [ ] If yes,
please explain: Please use additional paper if necessary.
_____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________
Are you under a Doctors supervision?....Yes [
No
Have you ever been treated for alcohol or drug use?

.................... Yes [ ] No [ ] Prefer Not to Say
If so where and for what? Please use additional pages if necessary

_____________________________________________________
Highest grade completed in school _______________________
the high school ___________________________________
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Name of

Post Graduate _______________________________
College
______________________
Degree _________________________
Please list college courses studied.
_____________________________________________________________________
_______
Do you speak
Yes [ ]
English?.............................................................
No [ ]
...
What languages do you speak, read, write? List all that apply:
Please use additional paper if necessary.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been involved in the:
Security Industry...................................................
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Security............
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Willing to try [ ]
.................
Willing to try [
Locksmithing...............................................
]
Yes
[
]
No
[
]
Private
Automobile
Willing to try [ ]
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Eye.................
openings.............................................................
Willing to try [
......
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Picking
]
Willing
to
try
[
]
Security
Conferences
Locks................................................................
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Police...............................................................
Willing to try [ ]
Do you have any friends and or family members who are presently
employed or helping in the Locksmith and or Security Industry?
If Yes, Please Explain:
_____________________________________________________________________
________________________________.
Things you can do

Can you use a
Yes [ ] No [ ]
computer?............................................................
Willing to try [
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Yes [ ] No [ ]
Can you work in a windows
Willing to try [
environment?.........................................................
Yes [ ] No [ ]
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Willing to try [
Can you work in the XP windows
Yes [ ] No [ ]
environment?.........................................................
Willing to try [
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Yes [ ] No [ ]
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]
]
]

Do you know how to push and pull word
documents?...........................................................
........
Have you ever worked with a web page
builder?.............................................................
....................
Would you like to be a licensed
locksmith?...........................................................
..........................
Have you ever sold goods as a sales merchant or
telemarketer?......................................................
Would you be willing to work outside the office on field
projects?............................................................
.........
Are you willing to
Yes [ ]
relocate?............................................................
No [
[ ]
]
Yes
.
No [ ]
Would you travel outside the United States?......................
Are you willing to sign a Secrecy Disclosure
Security Academy?..........
with Yes
the [American
]
No [ ]
Would you allow us to perform a back ground investigation
Yes [ on]
yourself?....................................................
Would you allow us to perform a credit check on
Yes [ ]
yourself?............................................................
.
Are you a felon in this country or in any
Yes [ ]
country?.......................................................
No [ ]
Please include any information which would aid in our evaluation of
you. Hobbies, Accomplishments, Strengths, etc.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
About Your Character

Please list three character references who we may contact. Please do
not use family members or people who live with you.
*Name______________________________________________
Address________________________________________________
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Telephone number ___________________________________ How do you know
this person?__________________________
How long have you known this person?__________________
*Name______________________________________________
Address________________________________________________
this person?__________________________
*Name______________________________________________
Address________________________________________________
this person?__________________________
What would you like?
What salary or rate of pay do you require? $_________________
Are you seeking Full Time or Part Time
employment?_____________________
How many hours would you like to work per week?_________________
Please state here how you believe you could help this business.
_____________________________________________________________________
_
_____________________________________________________________________
_
_____________________________________________________________________
_
_____________________________________________________________________
_
_____________________________________________________________________
_
_____________________________________________________________________
_
467

I hereby attest the information I have provided is true to the best
of my knowledge.
Name (Sign) ____________________________
Date ______________
For Office Use Only
468

Sales
Tera, July 19, 2002 9:40 PM
John and I collected the materials from Tera last night, Thursday,
July 18th,2002 at around 8:00n P.M.. John picked Liz up from the car
lot and we headed to the Eggebrechts house. We arrived unannounced
as we wanted to ensure the collection of our property. Jon and Tera
were eating dinner (hamburgers and potato tots). They were surprised
to see us.
We sat with them while they finished their dinner. Tera told Liz she
got her message around 4:30 P.M. She had forgotten the 10:00
appointment that morning she said smiling. John said to Tera, Liz
had taken the day off from work for this appointment and she decided
to go in around twelve when you did not show. We were just wondering
what happened to you.
Liz replied, Yes, we have that show I was telling you about, and I
needed to collect the materials and stock so I could inventory it for
the show. I needed to see what I had to work with.
We sat for awhile with Tera and Jon and had small talk. The two dogs
(Shelby and Daisy) were laying on the floor. We talked about the
upcoming car show briefly. When they finished eating Tera started
some laundry and Jon turned his computer on. Liz and Tera were
talking in the kitchen about the upcoming car show. Jon and John were
in the living room talking while Jon was on the computer checking his
e-mail. Gradually John came in the kitchen and plans for the car show
were firmed up. Tera was to come to the office on Friday July
29th,2002 at 10:00 A.M.
Tera had pulled the white box of materials from under the computer
console and placed them by the coach. Liz and John had lent her a
white computer paper box with Locksmith/Security materials in it for
Tera to sell.
As we said our goodnights Tera said aloud, Here is the materials I
have. Everything you have given me is in here. Liz and Tera should
have consulted the sign in and sign out list of all materials Tera
had taken with her to sell. Neither one did regretfully.
John took the box from Liz, the two of them chatted briefly with Tera
and Jon then left. Once outside, Liz and John talked briefly with Jon
about rental rates in the area ( New Bern) as well as Havelock. Tera
called Jon from inside the house and John and Liz said goodnight and
Jon went in the house as Liz and John got into their van and left.
Friday July 19, 2002
John and Liz went through the box Friday evening and checked the
contents against the sign out list. There were several items missing.
Out of the Quick Pick Pack set, one Basic Lock I, one Deadbolt
Installation CD/compact disc, one emergency pick set were missing.
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- The black notebook with A.S.A. release forms, spare paper,
I.S.S. sales slips, credit card charge slips, etc. was missing.
- One emergency pick set that belongs with the Mini JC Quick Pick
Pack that we had in the box
- One complete Mini JC Quick Pick / three pages of basic lock and
picking a lock instructions
John directed Liz to call Tera right away to make her aware of the
missing materials and products. It was about 8:00 P.M. Liz called the
Eggebrecht house and Jon answered. Liz thought Tera was at work as
she had taken a job at her neighbors gas station as a cashier. Liz
asked if Jon had a moment he said sure. Liz the asked was Tera home?
He said yes. Liz responded and asked ,May I speak with her please?
He replied, Yeah, one moment.
Tera came on the telephone and said, Hello? Liz replied, Hi Tera
its Beth. How are you? Are you catching up on your rest? Tera said,
No not really, not yet. Liz said,Oh. The reason for my call is
that John and I were going through the box that was returned to us
from you and there were a few items which were on the sign out list,
but are missing from the box. Tera asked,Like what? Liz
replied,Some pick sets,the Deadbolt CD and some other things. Do you
have a pen and paper to write them down? Tera huffed into the
telephone and called for Jon to get her a pen and paper. A few
minutes of silence lapsed, then Tera said, Okay go ahead.
Liz (Not in this order) said out of the three Mini JCs Quick Pick
pack we had one complete set with the professional pick set, one with
just the material minus the emergency pick set, and one complete set
missing. Liz paused for Tera to catch up. Tera said in a monotone
voice, One of those sets you wanted me to try out on Jon and see if
what he thought of it. Liz said Yes, it is not in the box. Then
Tera had said the only other time the materials were out of the box
was when she was showing them to a possible client (a Marine friend
named Eddy). The stuff was strewn all over the coffee table.
In fact she had called us that night (a few weeks prior to the
incident of missing materials) when he was at her house interested in
Johns Locksmith program asking prices on items. Tera told Liz over
the telephone that evening, You should see them all over the house
trying to pick locks. One is at the front door the other is at the
back door. Others meaning Jon her husband and Eddy the potential
client. Tera told Liz they had watched Johns video on Circumventing
Locks and they thought it was really good. Now if Tera was drinking
like she had on the fourth of July, no wonder there were items
missing.
There was complete silence on the telephone.
John was in the background suggesting places where she may have left
the black notebook ( at a sales stop, in her truck, etc.). Then he
suggested someone may have stolen the items with out her knowing.
Tera said the only place the box has been is in her truck and the
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house. When it was in the truck, the truck alwayss remained locked.
Tera had a good habit of keeping her vehicle locked at all times.
Liz moved on to the rest of the list. There was no black notebook in
the box. It had the I.S.S. invoices in there, the green A.S.A.
release forms, spare paper, credit card charge slips, and some other
things. Tera replied, Thats not in the box? Liz,No. Tera, Are
you sure? Liz,I am looking into the box right now and it is not in
there. More huffing on the other end of the telephone. Liz pushed
on. This was not easy. In fact it was very uncomfortable.
Liz then explained about the other Quick Pick Pack that was on the
sign out list. Included in this set was one picking video, one Basic
Lock Manual, One Pick Set, and one Bonus Deadbolt CD. Out of this set
I had the Picking Video and that was it. One Basic Lock, one
Emergency Pick Set, one Deadbolt CD were missing. Tere replied, I
thought I returned the CD and a Basic Lock to you? Liz, No there
not here. Tera, I returned them around the time when you and John
were having Basic Lock printed at the printers. You were doing
something with Basic Lock. Having it broken into groups or
something. Liz, Yes, we had that done, but I still do not have
those materials and you signed them out. Tera then asked Liz, Well
is it written in pencil?? Liz knew what Tera was getting at, but
remained calm and bounced the insult off. Everything is written in
ink Tera. Nothing from the other end of the telephone. Then, Tera
asked angrily, Is there anything else? Liz said, No. Tera
replied, Tera hung up the telephone abruptly without saying a word.
Tera called back ten minutes later very angry. She had only found the
Mini Quick Pick Pack with the Emergency Pick Set in it. She stated
angrily , I do not appreciate being called a thief. Maybe you and
John are trying to get money from me.
Liz replied clearly, No one is calling you a thief. I have not
brought up money once in this conversation. There are materials /
product missing and we just wanted to know what happened to them. We
are all adults here. We just want to rectify the situation. This is
our livelihood. It means a great deal to us.
Then Tera asked Liz, How would you feel in my situation? Wouldnt
you want to do everything you could to rectify the situation?
Liz thought on this for a moment thinking carefully, Of course I
would Tera. Tera replied, First thing I should have done was to
check out the materials / products with you before you left last
night. Liz nodded in silent agreement and said, We should have done
that. Silence ensued for a few minutes on the telephone. There were
no arrangements made to pick up the materials she had found. Liz said
to keep an eye out for the rest of the product / materials and let us
know if she finds them.
I have to be to work in an hour. I will rip the house apart again to
look for the stuff.
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Saturday, July 27,2002
Liz woke up at 7:00 A.M., her usual time when she was to work at the
car lot. I went downstairs, shut the alarm off and opened the front
door for fresh air. I then went about putting the coffee on and
began making my oatmeal. The coffee was perking and Liz had just put
her brown sugar on her oatmeal and was about ready to sit and have
breakfast, when I heard a noise. Liz saw Cleo the cat jump up and run
up the stairs (he lays on the floor every morning watching Liz put
together coffee and oatmeal). I did not think anything unusual of
this as Cleo is Cleo, but then I heard a faint rap rap and realized
it was someone at the front door. I thought it was my neighbor
Beverly. She frequents the apartment with questions and asking to
borrow things. Still half asleep, I peeked around the door in my tee
shirt and there was Tera Eggebrecht in the doorway sipping on her
coffee. I ststed, Youre an early bird this morning. Tera replied,
Well yeah Jon had PT practice on base early and I wanted to drop
this off. She was holding a white plastic shopping bag in her hand.
Still talking from behind the door with my head exposed, I invited
her in trying to be civil. She said she had to shut her vehicle off,
she would be right back. I dashed upstairs and put a pair of shorts
on and told John Tera was here. He told me not to get rid of her he
did not want her in the house.
As I was coming down the stairs Tera was letting herself in the door.
She helped herself and sat in Johns chair with her coffee. She laid
the white bag on the table and looked around. She had three of these
bags inside one another and tied a ridicously tight knot in it where
I had to cut open the bag. Tera stated, I did it like that because I
was just going to leave them at your door.
Please realize the day before we had water up to our door at the
apartment complex. There was severe flooding.
Liz cut open the bag with a pair of scissors after unsuccessfully
attempting to untie Teras knot. I pulled out the black notebook from
the bags as well as the remaining missing materials and products.
Tera stated, I found them in the back of Jons truck under the
seat. I was thinking to myself, but did not say anything, what were
these doing in Jons truck? He drives that vehicle daily to the
marine base. You take it from there. These items look as though they
had been under a seat in an old truck for a while. Jons truck was a
1970s model truck, not a newer truck. Not that this made any
difference. The materials were put in the hands of Tera and she was
to be responsible for them once they left the office. I had made this
clear to her. She had a responsibility to protect these materials.
The Deadbolt Install CD was in her package, the case was cracked,
the CD scratched and had finger prints all over it. The pick sets
were basically in the same condition. The reading materials were dog
eared and wrinkled, the notebook had sand inside the vinyl outside
cover, etc.
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I checked the items from the original sign out sheet, was satisfied
with the items were brought back (not happy with the condition, but I
was certainly not about to discuss it with Tera. It would have turned
into a debate and I did not want this.)
Once I gave the once over to everything, I said, Okay, I guess we
are all set. Thanks for dropping these by. Tera stood up to leave as
Liz handled the CD and saw it was cracked so she made a note to
Terra, This CD case is cracked. Tera replied, Well I dont know
about that. Liz responded with a casual hand gesture, We will take
care of it. Tera sipped her coffee and walked out the door. Liz told
her to have a good day.
Tera had actually considered leaving the security materials outside a
dwelling with the chance of someone stealing. This once again shows
her irresponsibility. She did knock on the door however to hand it to
someone, but what would she have done if the door was not open???
Probably fall back into her irresponsible pattern of doing things and
left the package outside to mildew and be stolen
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Commercial Door Lock Assemblies

Aluminum Store Front Doors
Mortise Cylinders
Mortise Cylinders may be used with Mortise Lock Sets.
Mortise Cylinders are commonly found in more commercial applications
than residential applications.
Mortise Cylinders are the type of Lock that you see on Aluminum
Store Front Doors and are used extensively on Aluminum Store Front
Doors.
Mortise Cylinders are quite common around
municipals, commercial and institutional
facilities.
You may find this type of Lock in old
residential installations with Mortise Lock
Sets.
This is usually a square type assembly, which
is installed by Mortising out the Door Edge
and sliding the unit in from the door edge.
This was a standard type of Lockset years
gone by.
Mortise Cylinders working with todays
standards are installed with;
Spring Latch, Swing Latch and Hook Latch
Assemblies.
The Aluminum Store Front Door is a perfect
example of a Mortise Cylinder and Latch
Assembly.
Expansion Ring
Mortise Cylinder
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The Mortise Cylinder may be found quite often using the Basic Lock
5 or Six Pin system.
Mortise Cylinders utilize many Key configurations and different
degrees of Keying Security. They may utilize U Change It style Key,
IC Core Key, Tubular Key, Rod Key etc... The big pizza places,
chicken places etc., Utilize IC Mortise Cylinders.
In order to remove the Mortise Cylinder from the Latch Assembly and
door for servicing we will first have to remove several parts.
The first part will be the Face Plate or Cover Trim on the edge of
the door. Then we will loosen the Mortise Cylinder Set Screws and
last the Mortise Cylinder(s) itself. The entire process takes less
than two minutes to have the Mortise Cylinders in hand. That is of
course if everything goes correctly.
Thumb Turn
Mortise Cylinder
Mortise Cylinder
The Keyed Mortise Cylinder is recommended on the inside of the door

when one wishes to secure the door in order to count cash.
The two Mortise Cylinders are usually Keyed Alike (KA). The Thumb
Turn Mortise Cylinder is used in place of a Keyed Mortise Cylinder on
the inside of the door, where one does not wish to use a Key. Fire
should always be a major concern when installing any double
cylinders, and the door Locked by Key on the inside should never be
Locked with patrons in the store. The AHJ (Authority Having
Jurisdiction) should be checked when working with commercial
applications. A Double Cylinder Deadbolt should utilize careful
consideration before installing. See the Knobs and Deadbolts Section
of the MLSES.
Mortise Cylinder Face Plate Aesthetics
Some companies stamp their name on the front of the Cylinder and
others do not. I personally do not like any name stamped on the
Lock Face of my Locks and ask for No Name on the Lock Face of
Mortise Cylinders. Schlage (brand) does have a name. Yale (brand)
does also. Lori (brand) has no name and it looks clean, neat and
smooth.
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Mortise Latch Assembly Face Plates
The entire Latch Assembly and Mortise Cylinder may be removed from
the Aluminum Store Front Door at the Door Edge. Usually, there are
three or sometimes two screws at the Door Edge holding on the Latch
assemblies Cover Plate or Face Plate. There are different types of
radius Face Plates most made of extruded aluminum. Usually, the
correct radius Face Plate is already mounted on the door and the Face
Plate will only fit back on properly one way.
We are looking at a Cross Section of the Face Plate.
Flat
Radius
Radius With Weather Strip
L.H. Bevel
R.H. Bevel
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Tamper Proof Screws and Face Plates
Tamper Proof Screws Come In Many Styles and Variations
I have found Tamper Proof Screws installed in place of the normal
mounting hardware holding on the Face Plate.
The reason for this is:
The installing locksmith was afraid of another locksmith taking over
their Client. So they install fancy Tamper Proof Screws. They
expect that the inferior Locksmith will not be able to complete the
job and the owner/Client will call the previous Locksmith back.
The incompetent Tamper Proof Screw installing Locksmith was afraid
of loosing their Client to a Locksmith who is competent and more
able.
And they did.
Removing the Tamper Proof Screws
The Tamper Proof Screws are very easy to remove. Simply use a Small
Metal Chisel and a Small Ball Peen Hammer. Set the chisel on the edge
of the screw and tap firmly enough so as to bite the screw and gently
tap the rim of the Tamper Proof Screw in a Counter Clockwise
direction. Tap lightly but firmly. The Tamper Proof Screws will come
out.
Do not butcher the door.
Just simply tap, tap, tap, out the Tamper Proof Screws.
When the screw is out far enough, grab it with a pair of Vice
(brand) grips and finish removing it if need be.
It takes a whole of two minutes per screw.
The screws that hold on the cover plate on the door edge, if missing
or damaged may be replaced with regular Knob or Deadbolt Strike Plate
Mounting Screws.
Tamper Proof Screws Come In Many Styles and Variations

Tamper Proof Screws and the appropriate Drivers which set and remove
the tamper screws come in many different sizes and shapes. Tamper
Proof Screws may be seen in rest Rooms securing the Stall Cubicles
together. This type of Tamper Proof Screw may only be inserted and
not removed, supposedly.
Yet, they can be removed with my chisel and Tap, Tap, Tap, method.
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The Tamper Proof Screw is used in prison applications, on Security
System Control Panels and many other applications. Anywhere a degree
of higher Security is desired. I use this type of screw when I secure
Security System Control Panels. I chose a Phillips Type Screw with a
Male NIB type protrusion in the center.
The Matching Driver has Female hole located in the tip of the
Phillips Type Screw Driver in order to accept the Male protrusion. A
normal Phillips type screw driver will not work.
Case History Investigation:

I was once going to use Tamper Proof Screws for the Mortise Cylinder
Set Screws. I believed that this would really mess up the incompetent
Locksmiths. I searched and through my investigation found that the
screws were too small to be made in Tamper Proof versions.
Oh well. So much for a good laugh.
Security Screw Drivers and Tamper Proof Screws

This offers a higher degree of
Security when installing screws.
The Phillips screw has been fitted

with a little insert into the
center of the Phillips slot. A
regular Phillips Screw Driver will
not fit.
However, a Phillips Screw Driver
with a hole drilled directly in the
center of the drivers tip allows
the extraction or insertion of the
special tamper proof screw.
It appears to look like a regular screw driver.
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Many configurations of Tamper Proof fasteners and applicators are
available.
Toilet Partitions in public rest rooms are a perfect example to show
when examining Tamper Proof Screws.
Two different types may be seen here.
This is another toilet stall utilizing Tamper Proof screws. Hexagon,

octagon, etc
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Lets continue with our Mortise Cylinder removal.
The Face Plate is now removed and the Latch Assembly face may be
seen at the Door Edge. There are two small Flat head or Allen Screws
which are threaded into the inside set holes of the Mortise Cylinder,
thus retaining the Mortise Cylinders. A miniature screw driver is
used or the correct size Allen wrench in order to remove the set
screws.
These screws when loosened, will allow the Mortise Cylinder to be
threaded or unthreaded out of the assembly.
Try not to remove the screws completely.
Sometimes I have found that extra long screws were required and
these custom made Long miniature screws I would make.
Case History:
I purchased the correct size threaded rod and nut at the hardware
store. I then would thread a nut of the correct size, onto the rod
stopping the nut a little bit short of my desired length. With a Hack
Saw, I would then cut my desired length off of the rod including the
nut. The nut is then threaded off of the rod piece thus truing up the
threads. A miniature Die so to speak.
I would then re-thread the nut back onto the cutting stock and I
would repeat the procedure. Cut off a dozen off the desired longer
lengths ahead of time. I then would take each piece and clamp it
vertical, gently in vice. Using the Hacksaw I would then cut a
Slice into the top of each of the little rods thus making custom
made Long miniature screws.
I called and wrote Adams Rite at least fifty times in California and
they never knew what I was talking about. They sent me hooks and
catches and other useless articles, over and over again.
You must only rely in yourself.
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Aluminum Doors That Scrape
Tip: Aluminum Doors That Scrape

Usually this indicates that the building has
settled and there may not be much you can do to
rectify the problem. If the door edge scrapes and
binds, try removing some excess aluminum meat
from the door edge with a course file (meat
file).
In some instances the door may be removed and
repaired. This is usually a two person job. If
the door is binding on the Header (top) or bottom
(threshold), remove the Hinge Pins (there may be
Security Screws installed) and remove the door.
File with a meat file in order to remove excess
material.
Another Face Plate Assembly
On some older store fronts, the Latch Assembly is designed and built
the same except that it is retained a little different. You will find
that there are no screws and there is no cover plate on the edge of
the door. There is however a long felt or furry Weather Strip
continuing up the entire Door Edge. You must slide the fuzzy Weather
Stripping off the Door Edge Face Plate before exposing several screws
that must be removed in order to service the Mortise Cylinders.
If you grab this furry Weather Strip with pliers at the top of the
door and gently pull up, the Weather Strip may be removed by sliding
it up and out of the track it is in.
Proceed to do the same to the bottom Weather Stripping.
Once removed, you will see several screws along the Door Edge.
Remove these screws and using a screwdriver, pull the Door Edge
cover plate from the door. The Mortise Cylinder, Set Screws, and
Latch Assembly are now assessable.
Some of the older Aluminum Store Front Doors appear not to have any
Face Plate at all. The door edge is one continuous piece. Remove the
three or four screws holding the aluminum door edge on and then using
a large screw driver pry the Face Plate from the edge of the door. It
will come off fairly easily. Do not bend the aluminum Face Plate or
you are in trouble. Be gentle.
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Latch Assemblies
The entire Latch Assembly is usually held in place by two extra
large sheet bolts / screws which have springs around them. Be careful
when removing the Latch Assembly so as not to drop the screws and or
springs down the hollow Aluminum Store Front Door. The spring and
bolt allow the Latch Assembly to be moved and adjusted for proper
operation. I some times leave the Latch Assembly loose in order to
insert my Mortise Cylinders and get everything lined up before
tightening the assembly sheet bolts / screws. Only experience will
dictate what and when.
Re-install the Mortise Cylinders.
After the Mortise Cylinders are re-threaded into the Latch Assembly
they are held in place and kept from turning by re-inserting the
flathead or Allen Screws until they gently bind against the Mortise
Cylinders threaded wall. Remember that the Keyway should be in the
correct position with the Key cuts upright.
I do not remove the Set Screws completely.
Hook Latch Assemblies

Swing Latch Assemblies
Spring Latch Assemblies
Hook Latch
Swing Latch
Spring Latch
The Hook Latch and Swing Latch are swung up and down in order to
Lock and Un-Lock the Aluminum Store Front Door. Or a sliding type
door.
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The Swing Latch and Hook Latch are made of laminated plates. The
better the Latch Assembly the higher the cost. But the good ones are
well worth it.
The Spring Latch Function is similar to that found in a standard
Knob Set Latch except, this Spring Latch Function is used with Paddle
Handle Assemblies.
The Spring Latch is used where one has to use a Paddle Handle in
order to Un-lock the Spring Latch.
The doors at apartment complexes that utilize the Spring Latch
Assemblies are notorious for being Dogged Open and or a brick or
wedge used to keep the door open or Un-Locked. People Dog Open the
door for friends, visitors and service personnel.
Service personnel, visitors, crooks and more Dog Open the doors.
Whenever I see this type of door with a brick or wedge holding it
open, I remove the object and allow the door to close and Lock.
In the above information I have referred to the door being
Dogged Open. I am referring to the layman obstructing the door from
closing correctly by the means of some object placed in between the
door and frame.
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Spring Latch Assembly
Under Face plate are

two Mortise Cylinder
Set Screws.
Mortise Cylinder
Mounting Hole
Disassembly Screw
Latch Rod
Guard (Auxiliary Bolt)
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Spring Latch with Paddle Handle Assembly
Face Plate Screw

Spring Latch
Bolt
Cam Plug
Paddle Handle
Escutcheon
Guard (Auxiliary Bolt)

Latch Rod
Strike
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Dogging the Spring Latch Assembly
The Spring Latch Assembly may be professionally Dogged Open.
Here is How:
Hold the door, straddling it so that one may view both sides of the
door at one time.
A working Key is needed.
The Key is inserted into the lock.
The Spring Latch is pushed in and held in, while the Key is turned
all the way in one direction until the Key stops turning. A click may
be felt.
Then lightly back of the Key. The Spring Latch should stay retained
inside the Spring Latch Paddle Handle Assembly when you let it go.
If the Spring Latch does not stay retained repeat the process.
If the Spring Latch again does not stay retained.
Hold the Spring Latch in and try to dog open the Spring Latch by
turning the Key in the opposite direction. If all fails then the
dogging mechanism is bad and it will not work.
The entire Spring Latch Assembly should be replaced.
To release the Dogged Open Spring Latch insert the working Key and
turn the Key in the opposite direction as of that which dogged it
open.
When the Key stops turning the Spring Latch should release.
The Spring Latch Assembly is utilized with the Paddle Handle
Assembly. The Spring Latch Assembly with a Paddle Handle will only
use one Mortise Cylinder on the outside.
The Swing Latch may utilize two Mortise Cylinders. One Cylinder on
the inside of the door and one on the outside. Or one Mortise
Cylinder on the outside and a Thumb Turn on the inside.
The Spring Latch and Swing Latch assemblies may be changed from
Right Handed to left handed and vise versa.
The Latch Assembly body is separated and the spring and latch
swapped to the opposite side. A very simple operation.
On one occasion I swapped out a Swing Latch Assembly for a Spring
Lath Assembly with very little modification or should I say
customizing.
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I was forty five miles away from my shop and found that the Spring
Latch and Auxiliary Bolt did not fall into the Communicating Doors
old strike hole correctly. I needed to cut and extend the old Strike
Hole up about an inch.
The Auxiliary Bolt would fall into the old Strike Hole allowing the
Spring Latch to be pushed in.
I marked where I needed to extend the Strike Hole / Latch Retaining
Hole up to and proceeded to drill a series of holes in a rectangular
formation. After the holes were drilled, I then clamped a hack saw
blade into a small pair of vise grips and hack sawed through the
drilled holes. When the two sides of the rectangle were cut I bent
the piece of aluminum up thus removing the piece. The Spring Latch
now entered the new Strike Hole correctly. The Auxiliary Bolt was
falling into the old strike allowing the Spring Latch to be pushed
in.
I removed the Latch Rod / Guard / (Auxiliary Bolt) and the Spring
Latch could not be credit carded in this manner at all.
The door closer would close the door and it was Locked.
I would suggest acquiring a Spring Latch Assembly and dissecting it
to see how they work. They are quite simple to work on.
Keep in mind a Swing Latch may be replaced with a Spring Latch. One
may or may not use a paddle handle.
Spring Latch Assemblies Hand of Lock
Spring Latch Assemblies come Handed and are sold Handed. However the
Hand of the Spring Latch Assembly may be changed by removing the
disassembly screws and gently removing the Latch Assembly retaining
Plate.
The other Assembly parts are then switched and turned around,
changing the Hand.
This is a very simple operation and only takes several minutes to
accomplish.
If it is a Paddle Handle Assembly with the Spring Latch Assembly,
the Cam Plug has a small C clip holding on its Tail Piece. Removing
the C Clip will allow the Handing of the Tail Piece.
The other Assembly parts are then switched and turned around,
changing the Hand.
This is a very simple operation and only takes several minutes to
accomplish.
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Mortise Cylinder
Cylinder Lengths, Finishes, Expansion Rings (Collars)
Mortise Cylinders come in varying lengths and Finishes.

The length and the shape of the tailpiece to be used are important
when determining what Mortise Cylinder to use and where.
It is very important to have the right size, (length), and Finish.
Spacer rings are available to adjust the Cylinder to the right
Depth above the surface of the door.
Experience is really the determining factor when using spacer rings.
The Tailpiece must be in the upright position on order to screw the
Mortise Cylinder into the Latch Assembly.
I spray the threads on the Male Mortise Cylinder and the Female
threads on the Latch Assembly.
I insert the Working Key only half way into the Keyway.
Or better yet an un-cut blank inserted all the way down the Keyway.
Then I use this as a sort of installation wrench to aid in
inserting and threading the Mortise Cylinder into the Latch Assembly.
The Mortise Cylinder is then screwed in until the Tail Piece will
turn without missing the Latch Assembly or binding at the Latch
Assembly.
If the Mortise Cylinder is threaded to deep into the Latch Assembly
the Tail Piece will bind against the locking assembly and prohibit
proper operation. If the Mortise Cylinder is not threaded into the
unit far enough, the Tail Piece will turn around and around without
contacting anything.
Tail Piece
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A door utilizing Double Cylinders must have the Cylinders and
Expansion Rings screwed in to the right depths on both sides of the
door, so that both Cylinders and their Tail Pieces operate the Latch
Assembly without missing and or binding. One Cylinder may be turned
in quite a bit and the other Cylinder hardly threaded in at all. That
is all right. Only experience will dictate how deep to thread or not
to thread in the Mortise Cylinders.
The Mortise Cylinder slips inside the
Expansion Ring/Shell Combination. The Ring/Shell is
needed in order that the Mortise Cylinder does not
stick out from the door face.
Mortise Cylinder, of
solid brass stock.
Different thickness of Expansion Rings/ Collars Mortise Cylinder

Spacer Ring including rubber Expansion Rings/ Collars, and spring
loaded Expansion Rings are on the market.
My arsenal contains dozens of sizes, Finishes, and materials.
Patience may be the answer.
Expansion Rings/Collars
Spring
Spring
Knurled
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Mortise Cylinder
and
Expansion Ring
Mortise Cylinder Dummy

Used for filling the Latch
assembly on the inside of the
door.
Mortise Cylinder Thumb Turn

Used for turning the Latch
assembly on the inside of the
door.
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Cylinder Removal
Washers were
found to have
been used in
order to space
the Adams Rite
Assembly and face
plate.
We will replace
them upon our reassembling the
unit later.
This picture shows a Siding

Door Hook Latch Swing Assembly
was used where a Standard Swing
Latch would have sufficed.
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A Key or a Key Blank may be
used as a turning wrench in
order to remove the Mortise
Cylinder from the door. Prespray with a light lubricant if
need be using an extension tube.
Spray well inside around swing
latch. And do not use a pipe
wrench or water pump pliers in
order to remove the cylinders or
the cylinders will be
astatically ruined.
The two cylinders inside and

outside are removed for
Rekeying.
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The cylinders are rekeyed
The two Cylinders are replaced

and the set screws tightened.
The face plate is ready to
reinstall.
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These 4 Way Mounting Tabs are spacers which are used with the
Mortise Cylinder Assembly in order to space it correctly inside the
door. The 4 Way Mounting Tab may be used concave or convex. They work
Great.
If the door works correctly and the assembly works correctly, most
likely the tabs are already used or they were not needed. If the
assembly has been damaged they may be required to line the assembly
up. Usually a simple Rekeying does not warrant removing the assembly
from the door.
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495

Mortise Cylinder Tailpieces
Example of the Many Tail Pieces Available
Narrow Cam
Clover Cam
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Adams Rite Cam
Standard Cam

Mortise Cylinder Interchangeable Core Shell

Lets assess the situation
The Interchangeable Core may be utilized in a Mortise Cylinder
Shell.
Please note that when servicing the Interchangeable Core Mortise
Cylinder Shell, loosening and or removing the Latch Assemblies
Set Screw is only one step in the IC Mortise Cylinders removal.
When working with an Aluminum Store Front Door, the Mortise Cylinder
I.C. Shell is installed first.
Then the I.C. (Interchangeable Core) is inserted with the Control
Key.
However; before an I.C. Core is installed into a
Mortise cylinder I.C. Shell, one usually has the option of
installing a Secondary Security Screw first.
The Allen Screw/Secondary Security Screw is screwed/threaded into
its corresponding Secondary Security Screw hole recessed into and
through the inside of the IC Shell.
Secondary Security Screw is threaded through the Mortise Cylinder
and the Mortise Cylinders outside Male threads, until it protrudes
from the inside out and binds gently against the Swing Latch
assemblies Mortise Cylinder Female threads.
This aids in the retaining and Security of the Mortise Cylinder
Shell.
The Control Key is then used to insert the Interchangeable core into
the IC Shell.
The secondary security screw keeping the Mortise Cylinder I.C. Shell
from being threaded out of the Swing Latch Assembly.
In theory you must use the Control Key to remove the I.C. Core, so
that you have access to the Secondary Security Screw. The screw is
then removed and the Mortise Cylinder I.C. Shell threaded out of the
aluminum door Swing Latch Assembly.
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Interchangeable Core Mortise Cylinder Shell
Mortise Cylinder
I.C. Shell
Core
Mortise Cylinder I.C. Shell and Core
IC Core
Secondary Security Screw

Internal Set Screw
This is when you need the Core Key (Control Key) in order to remove
the IC Core before removing the Mortise Cylinder Shell.
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If the IC Core Key is not available it will then become necessary to
either Drill For The Control or force the IC Shell out of the
Assembly. If force is needed, One option is to use a special mortise
cylinder removal tool or a pair of water pump pliers.
Apply a pair of Water Pump pliers to the Shell, turning Counter
Clockwise and twist and thread the mortise cylinder I.C. Shell right
out of the door, regardless of the secondary security screw. Be
careful not to mar the door.
A cloth or bandanna wrapped around the Shell will aid in this.
This is a Special ($$$) Mortise Cylinder removal tool.
This is why when one uses water pump and or similar pliers when
removing the Interchangeable Core Mortise Cylinder Shell from a door
the threads are stripped in the swing latch assembly. They are
stripped by the secondary security screw.
The stripped threads will not allow the re-insertion of a Mortise
Cylinder and the whole Latch Assembly trashed and a new one
installed.
At this point you would have the option of replacing the swing latch
assembly completely or using a special Re-threading tool and rethread the mortise cylinder swing latch assembly threads.
There is a Mortise Cylinder tap and Dye set for Re-Threading
(Taping) the Female part of the Latch Assembly and Dyeing the Male
Mortise Cylinder and they are great. You could re-thread the Mortise
Cylinder itself with the Dye set or replace it all together.
This is the tap and Dye set. It contains three pieces and
instructions.
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The dye when examined reveals very tight threading.
The cylinder is then threaded in the normal dye method. Oil well,
dye a quarter turn and then back off. The unit is then threaded again
a quarter turn and backed off. Oil added and the procedure repeated
until the cylinder is re-threaded.
This attachment is used to secure the cylinder in a vise for dyeing.
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The cylinder holder may be seen here from different angles.
The Tap may be seen here in action working

on a Spring Latch assembly. The assembly is
re-threaded in the normal tap method. Oil
well, tap a quarter turn and then back off.
The unit is then threaded again a quarter
turn and backed off. Oil added and the
procedure repeated until the cylinder is rethreaded.
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Of course this tap and dye set is over priced by the Manufacturers
and the Distributors taking advantage of the Locksmith again.
I have purchased and used them and have made some serious cash with
this tool.
However a pretty expensive initial investment.
If one needs to they may strip out ANY Mortise Cylinders which
are troublesome, Tap the Female assembly and Dye the Male Cylinder
itself if need be or replace the entire assembly and Mortise
Cylinder.
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Bypassing a Mortise Cylinder
High security Mortise Cylinder

Please always keep in mind that the locking device and its
protectiveness is only as good as what it is mounted on.
There was a company that sold a kit through the Locksmith Ledger in
the 1980s.
They claimed their bypass kit could bypass any Aluminum Store Front
Door Lock.
Investigation:
Well my investigation revealed that this special kit instructed one,
to drill a small access hole at an angle under the Mortise Cylinder
Lock and using a stiff wire, flip the Lock mechanism inside.
I presume that the small drill hole could then be filled with liquid
steel or aluminum.
Bottom Line;
Simply drill for the shear line as with most lock cylinders.
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Swing Latch Assembly

Set Screws.
504

Hook Latch Assembly Sliding door

Set Screws.
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Protecting the Aluminum Store Front Door

These are protection plates which are added to the front of the
aluminum door in order to offer more protection. Easy to follow
instructions with security screws and special hardware usually
accompany the materials.
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These protector plates (Don Jo) are expected to prevent jimmying
and shimming the doors Latch and Adams Rite Assembly. They work
Great.
This is another plate, and by the

way they make dozens of shapes for
different configurations and
applications.
These two pieces Fit Together and
offer protection from Credit carding
the latch or using something to pry
with. One piece is attached to the
door and the other is attached to the
jamb.
The cross section shows where the anti shimming takes place.
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This is a three piece Don Jo cover plate for any hole. This cover
plate comes in several sizes and assorted colors and the unit may be
painted as well. The piece with the large female extension is
inserted through the outside of the door and the piece with the plain
hole is used on the inside of the door. The screw is inserted and
tightened down, gently. These are used in residential applications as
well as commercial applications.
Door
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509

Residential Atrium Door Mortise Cylinder Assembly

(AKA) also known as a Profile Cylinder
The Profile Cylinder comes in lengths between 1.20 to more than 3.
The Plug diameter is approximately 0.495 - 0.510.
This is actually a very easy Lock to work on.
Allen Screw
under handle is
loosened in
order to remove
the Handle and
Assembly
Spring Latch
This screw is removed in

order to remove the Plug
Assembly for Re-Keying
Deadbolt
The Allen Screws

are removed
in order to
Re-Key the Cylinder
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Ferry Boat Hardware

More Mortise Cylinder Applications Miscellaneous Security Hardware
and Applications
A Door Closer may be seen mounted above

the door in order for the door to shut
and secure itself correctly.
The hinges may be seen to the right on

the outside of the door and are of little
concern if attempting to gain entry.
Simply use a punch and drive the Hinge
Pin up and out of the hinge.
Picture FB1
Even those hinge pins with Security
Screws may be driven up and the screws
sheered off.
For our added security One would attempt
to secure the hinge Pins as I
have explained elsewhere in
the Master Locksmith Security
Encyclopedia Set I believe
in Miscellaneous Security
Methods. But if the culprit
knows what you know the Hinge
Pin is forcefully driven up
and out.
Lets face it the Bad Guy or Bad Gal
is always one up on you.
Picture FB2
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The moment you install what ever Security
Device or Application you are installing,
the Bad Guy or Bad Gal is immediately
attempting to defeat it. And if my
judgment is correct as an Investigator I
would presume the culprits will come up
with something. It is truly amazing the
creativity these criminals put forth in
order to deceive.
My mother once told me
if the Bad Guy or Bad Gal put all of
the; deceitful, under handed, evil energy
into a cure for cancer, cancer would have
been cured long, long ago.
Any way back to Hinge Pins.
And besides this is exactly what this
P.E.S.T. Program is all about.
Picture FB3
Ferry Boat Mens Room Hardware

This is a closer look at a similar Lockset located on the Mens Room
Door. Here again was a Door Closer to ensure the closing and security
of the door. To gain access to the Mortise Cylinder the Cover Plate
would be removed from the door edge by the removal of the two screws
indicated by the white arrows in Picture FB5.
Picture FB4
Picture FB5
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After the Cover Plate is removed you will
see where a Set Screw holds the Mortise
Cylinder in place. Spray with Lubricant.
And use the appropriate tool for the Set

Screw removal. Such as an Alan Wrench
For an Alan Screw, or a Mini Flat Head for
a Mini Flat Head.
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Antique Mortise Lock Assemblies
I filed the tail piece on the left

cylinder to match the tail piece on the
right cylinder.
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Pushing the upper

button and closing the
door restricts any
existing key from
turning the Mortise
cylinder when inserted
from outside.
This was probably a
boarding house at one
time. At night after a
certain time the button
pushed and the door
closed. Thus locking out
any late arrivals.
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516

Rim Cylinders
Rim Cylinders come in Dye Cast aluminum or solid stock. The solid
stock may be solid bar stock of Brass or Stainless. This type of lock
is found on overhead garage doors, Night Latches and other similar
locks. It usually has a ring (Escutcheon) for the face of the door.
It is held in place by an attaching plate and by two small bolts
from the rear. On an overhead garage door there is usually a small
box on the inside of the garage door. A couple of screws will remove
this and access to the Rim Cylinder is gained.
Be aware that not all garage overhead door Rim Cylinders may be
serviced. I have run across several that were very difficult to work
with, if at all serviceable.
The Dye Cast type is of inferior quality and is offered in a
Composite Keyway. This means that the Keyway will accept several
makes of Key Blanks rather than just one, let us say dedicated for
Schlage or Arrow.
Dye Cast Rim Cylinder
Interchangeable Core
Rim Cylinder of
solid bar stock.
Rim Cylinder, Mounting Plate

and two Mounting Bolts
Interchangeable Core
Rim Cylinder of
solid bar stock.
IC Core has been Inserted
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518

519

520

A Detex Fire Egress System

The following Fire Egress System shown here is very easy to install
and operate.
Sunday, September 22, 2002 at 1:00pm the Walmart in New Bern North
Carolina called. They stated there was a Fire Alarm sounding on one
of their rear doors and asked could we come out and repair it.
We told them our service rate for a Sunday $85.00 service call and
to Silence the alarm was $45.00. Anything else would incur
additional charges.
Walmart stated the Other Locksmith had five car openings and could
not come out.
Walmart requested our services immediately. We dispatched.
The 9 Volt Battery enclosed in this unit
while supplying power to the shrill Toned
The shrill noise was extremely sharp and
I silenced the unit with some electrical
will last for several days

Piezo Sounder.
to the point.
tape from my tool box.
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I attempted to Pick the Larger SC1 Mortise/Rim Cylinder but this was
to no avail.
I was hoping I could Pick the Cylinder in order I might silence and
reset the unit. If I had Picked it in the wrong direction I would use
my plug spinner.
I could not Pick It.
I could not Pick Gun it.
I tried and tried and tried.
Meanwhile the Piezo Fire Egress Sounder continued to emit its
piercing and deafening sound.
The manager stated the key was with someone else and they were not
on the property. I asked if he had ever actually seen the key and he
stated he had not.
I stated to the manager I did not believe a key even existed for the
unit. I had been through this all before.
The smaller wafer lock located at the top of the unit is what holds
on the cover. If the smaller wafer lock is threaded of one may then
disconnect the battery in order to have silence.
I attempted to pick the smaller Wafer Lock on top and this also was
to no avail. And if I could pick the Smaller Wafer Lock, I would have
to pick it and turn it a quarter turn counterclockwise. It would then
lock up and I would have to pick it again another quarter turn
counterclockwise and then pick it again counterclockwise another
quarter turn.
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This process would have to be repeated four times in order to turn
the plug one revolution.
And it takes about twenty revolutions in order to thread The unit
ON or Off. The wafer lock in this case is fitted with the
Threaded Hole (the Female Part) and the Threaded Rod (the Male Part)
is affixed to the unit. As with some Gum Ball machines the Lock may
be fitted with the Male Threaded Rod and the Housing is fitted with
the Female Threaded Hole.
Oh Boy.
I then attempted to Impression a Key for the wafer Lock.
This was futile to say the least for whom ever threaded the wafer
lock on did so with a vengeance. The unit was screwed down so tight
you could not turn it with a Tension Wrench let alone a Key Blank
while Impressioning.
Some idiot had torqued it down. Liz went into Walnmart and got a
Long Handled Clamp Vice from the store in an attempt we could clamp
the cover at the lock and relieve some pressure.
The clamp turned out not to have a deep enough throat to clamp
behind the door to the center of the box.

I worked for two hours with the little Piezo sounding.
I Picked. I Picked with the Pick Gun and I attempted to Impression,
it was all to no avail.
We decided to drill. The cover would have to be removed in order to

accomplish any servicing so the wafer lock it is.
My Makita Battery for my cordless drill was dead. I plug in my
charger and waited. I did not have a regular drill on hand, sooooo.
Liz offered to purchase one but I insisted, no.
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I then drilled the stubborn unit. The Wafer Lock must be drilled on
both sides of the key way.
I drilled several times and got rough.

I then used a flat head screw driver to turn the torqued down wafer
lock out.
The Orange handle screws are removed as well as the brail embossed
handle. The cover is then un-hooked at the bottom by sliding the
cover off. The cover is removed by sliding it all the way off of the
long handle bar.
The battery may now be serviced.
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In order to remove the cylinder, one must first remove two shell
retaining screws located as shown. The B screw is located behind
the handle. Simply swing it out of the way.
A
C
B
Leave the Large Spring on the unit (located behind the handle at
location C) and swing the handle back in order to hold the spring
in it location.
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After the unit is removed it will be found only one retaining screw
can be removed if one does not have the correct operating key. The
other retaining screw is located under the tail piece.
Screw Solution
I removed the first screw as shown and then slid a Torsion Wrench
from my Pick Gun Set under the Tail Piece. I then used the Torsion
Wrench similar to a side ways screw driver and slowly removed the
second retaining screw. The cylinder fell out in my hand.
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After the Cylinder is removed the shell looks like this. Notice the
cross type tail piece at the bottom. This is what holds the tail
piece. It is important to have the tail piece in the correct position
with the Cylinder in place.
The Rim Cylinder may be seen here removed. It utilizes a Schlage

Castellated Cap.
I removed the Cap and Attempted to Shim Pick the Lock. This also was
to no avail.
Lets face it. This was one of those jobs that BITE!
I
I
I
I
Attempted
Attempted
Attempted
Attempted
to
to
to
to
Shim
Shim
Shim
Shim
Pick
Pick
Pick
Pick
the
the
the
the
Lock.
Lock.
Lock.
Lock.
This was one of those jobs that BITE!

Well we know there were no keys to the entire unit. How?
The wafer lock was tightened down so tight even the correct key
would not have worked correctly.
The Other Locksmith could not come out.
Sure, they are the ones who installed this mess and knew It. They
did not want to come out and deal with it.
There was something wrong with the pins inside. I believe someone
stacked large pins in one or more pin chambers, leaving no head room
at the spring.
No matter how one looked at the situation it stunk.
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I had a nice 03 Brass Solid Bar Stock Rim Cylinder on Board and
utilized that. Sorry no 26D. I cut the tail piece with my cutting
dykes and assembled the Rim Cylinder into the shell. I did this
several times so that I could check the clearance and snip. Check the
clearance and snip.
Align the Timing Marks

When I felt comfortable with the tail piece length and was going to
assemble the unit for good I made sure the Timing was correct.
The timing mark should be lined up correctly and the Rim Cylinder
and Tail Piece slid into position accordingly.
In our picture they are not quite lined up correctly, yet.
528

A Closer View
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Re-Installed
The Shell and Rim Cylinder have been re-installed and the handle is
swung back into position.
We have used our new keys to re-set the unit and re-connect our
battery.
Notice the Latch Bolt is Out into the Locked Position.
530

The cover is slid back onto the handle.
531

The cover has some slots in the bottom which mate with tabs on the
mounting bracket as the cover is slid up into position.
The wafer lock is then screwed down in order to hold the cover on.
These units are easy to install so I suggest installing a few and

make some money if you are requested to do so.
Do not be shy.
532

Miscellaneous Locks
A Pistol Lock
The Pistol Lock shown here is Key Retaining.
This is a Master Padlock. It comes with two original Keys both are
stamped with the Code. The third key seen in the picture was
Impressioned. Figure 1.
The Code is stamped onto the front of the lock as well as the Keys
in this Example: P104. Figure 2.
The Code should be scratched off when placing the lock into service.
This is a Five Pin Lock utilizing Micro Pins. This lock should Pick
or Impression easily.
Figure 1
Figure 2
The Lock pictured in Figure 2 is actually upside down. Remember the

Pin Stacks should always be on the topside rather than the bottom
side in order to keep out dirt and debris. The Code is stamped
upside down.
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The White Plastic Posts are Spring fed for custom cushioning around
Gun/Pistol/Revolver trigger and guard.
A Ratchet effect holds unit secure.
The Post with Ratchet Grooves may be seen in Figure 4 on the left.
The Lands that make contact with the Post and Lock Together The
two pieces may be seen to the right in Figure 4.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Female
Grooves
Male
Lands
The unit only fits together one way. The half moon Male rod and
Female part dictate so.
The Ratchet effect only allows so much tightening when the two
halves are squeezed together. Each tightening Click indicates a
Locking action. The ratcheting effect allows the unit to tighten
up, but it never loosens. Figure 5.
Figure 5
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When the Key is inserted and turned, it in turn rotates post.
The Grooves may be seen one third of the way around the Post as it
is turned.
Figure 6.
The Key now turning the Post, now turns the Posts Locking ratchet
area beyond the gripping Land piece until a smooth side of the rod
appears, thus releasing the Locking action. Figure 7.
When the smooth area appears, there is no longer a grabbing, ratchet
effect and the unit will slide apart.
Unit will then slide off (Key is retained when unit is unlocked.).
Figure 8.
Figure 6
Groves
Figure 7
Smooth
Side
Of
Post
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The Lock Plug will Turn Clockwise or Counter Clockwise thus
releasing the two parts. The Key may only be extracted in the upright
position.
Figure 8
The Metal Bodies are fitted with a dimpled rubber boot and a flat
plain rubber pad so as not to mar the firearm. Figure 9.
I utilize this type of firearm protection and think it is as secure
as one can get providing one wants quick access to the firearm.
Otherwise a Gun Safe is in order.
Figure 9
Dimpled
Rubber Boot
Rubber Pad
Locks may be ordered Keyed Alike. Come with Two keys
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Handcuffs
Handcuffs are fairly simple to Un-Lock without a Key.

If you notice the Key is made for a Ward type Lock. The Key as well
as the Lock is very simple in design and construction and only offers
limited security.
A womans Bobbie Pin will suffice or paper clip with a little bend
at the end.
Handcuffs Key Way Post Side View
The center post is avoided by the L shaped tool as the tool is

inserted along side the post.
The tool shown here has two bends. The second small bend gives us a
handle in which to operate the tool with.
If the secondary Lock Pin has been pushed in and activated, one must
first Pick the secondary Lock Pin free. Again, only if it is
activated.
Then Pick the Handcuffs free .
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The Secondary Lock keeps the Handcuff from ratcheting tighter.
This is to aid in the comfort of the prisoner.
The secondary Pin is Picked free first in the direction of the
secondary Locking Pin and then the Handcuff itself is Picked in the
other direction.
Once the cuff is Picked, and as,
the cuff is being Picked, the
pick must be held in that
position as the cuff is retracted
from its housing. If it is not
held in this position, the cuff
will Lock where the pick was
released. Therefore, the Picking
and holding must continue.
Most handcuff Keys are
interchangeable.
However: there are several
different types of Handcuffs and
Handcuff Keys available.
Secondary Locking Pin is
located here
Secondary Locking Pin
*Note: Cut, Warded Tip
*Note: Single Ward at Tip
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The secondary Locking Pin is activated by pushing it in with a
pointed object, such as the pointy probe type tip located on the
handcuff Keys, Key Bow.
I have not had the pleasure of working with thumb cuffs, but I would
presume they are piece of cake also.
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Jail Keys
Thursday, June 27, 2002
Today Liz and I had the pleasure of giving an estimate to the county
jail for some security Services.
Captain Russell Willis of the Sheriffs Department was kind enough
to give us an education. Thank you.
Check out these Keys. Talk about a Jailers Keys.
Frankly I like this side of the bars.
The Keys are Made of Steel, each Key is about 5 long and they are
hefty.
The Keys are specially made and the Keys are unique.
541

You can not see the vibrant colors adorning the keys, but the keys
are colored. The orange key fits the orange marked door. The Green
Key fits the green marked door etc...
Orange,
yellow, Green,
The Keys have different Lands and or Grooves on each side.

And of course the Depths of Cut are cut with a Slotted Cutter.
542

If you look closely at the Keys Bow you will see notches cut into
it. The notches are cut into the bow so as to identify the key in
complete darkness if need be. Similar to Brail. This key has 5
notches.
Keys, Keys, Keys,

A prisoner was brought in and
the two women stood behind us.
I wanted to stand behind the
sheriff.
The jail house was a negative
type of place. Maybe a look at
these keys will keep you on the
straight and narrow.
Isnt this cool stuff?
Thank you Captain Russell Willis

you have your hands full.
543

This is a medicine cabinet key for the jail.
Notice the Side Winder Cut along the Blade of the Key.
Combination Briefcase
544

545

Camera Case Lock

Flat Steel Key
546

Lock Display
Kryptonite Bicycle/Motorcycle Lock

A Tubular Key is used to operate this locking device.
547

Key Block
548

Lock Out Device
Out Board Motor Lock
549

Lock Inside a Lock
Two Combinations are used. One combination
operates the main shackle and the second
combination opens the small security
compartment.
550

Trailer Hitch Pin Lock
551

Miscellaneous Locks
Isseo Bar Bell
552

Iseo Block Type Lock
553

Miscellaneous Security Methods

Hiding Places
There are many places to hide things around the home. A few examples
would be above hanging lamps, in plant pots, ceiling fans and loads
of other great places.
Security Cans
Security Cans are real cans that have been modified to hold your
favorite stash. The cans are professionally manufactured from the
original cans. Some of the brands of these cans include WD40, Aqua
Net, Noxema Shave Cream, Coke and others. The bottom or top screws
off. You place your goodies inside and stuff with a rag, so that the
contents will not jiggle and rattle. Many Truck Drivers use them for
money. Mechanics use them in the shop and so fourth.
Be creative!
The center of a book may be hollowed out, and its pages glued
together. Imagination is really the limit when it comes to hiding
places and being a Global Security Specialist.
Try never to leave a Key outside but, if this is a must have
situation, use a "Hide a Rock. This is a man made rock that looks
real. It is a small hollow rock with a hidden door on it. You insert
a spare Key and then hide this rock among other real rocks in the
garden. You should never just walk over and pick up the rock. Work
your way over slowly and act like you are inspecting flowers and so
fourth and extract the Key. Slowly make your way toward the door.
Security Cans are real manufacturers cans that have been modified
to hold your favorite stash. The cans are professionally
manufactured from the original cans. WD40, Aqua Net, Noxema, Shave
Cream, Coke, and others. The bottom or top usually unscrews. You
place your valuables to be protected inside and stuff with this with
a rag, so that the contents will not jiggle around.
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After a short while, open the door and go in. Do not replace the Key
for a spell. You never know who is watching you. And believe me,
people do watch you.
555

Security Safe Book
556

Key Cabinets & Key Control Systems
Key Cabinets are a great organizational tool to secure and keep
track of Keys. Usually the Key Cabinet is Lockable in order to keep
out un-authorized people. Numbered Key Tags are hooked to the Key.
The numbers and the assigned area are then recorded below on a
chart. When a Key is needed the user then places a tag with his or
her name and corresponding number in place of the numbered Key Tag.
In this way if some one should look for the Key and it is not there,
a name-tag will display the user and Key number at a glance.
The user tag may be of a bright color such as yellow, pink, or kelly
green. Key control systems may also utilize small zipper cases, brief
cases etc.. Portable cases may be carried by the user from home to
business or site-to-site.
Landlords and Keys

I personally do not like to give any landlord a Key to anything.
Period. There is no reason for them to have a Key to anything of
mine. If it is an emergency, then kick the door down. Period.
If it is not an emergency, they should act like an adult and arrange
a suitable time for both parties, in which the landlord may gain
entry.
Banking Habits
You should not tell anyone that you are going on vacation. Even idle
chat to a bank teller could be devastating. Anyone may hear you. The
Bank tellers are not bonded. They are everyday people collecting your
money. They could tell a boyfriend or acquaintance that you are going
on a trip or that you have a certain amount of money in the bank.
Idle chat to their friend saying, That person over there has big
bucks in our bank, can put your life at risk. This places you at
risk for trip taking and yes even every day banking. A kidnapping,
Hostage situation, Burglary and worse. Be cautious of which banks you
do business with and to who sees the numbers in your bank account.
Pocket Books
Always be aware of your pocket book and its location. An
acquaintance had her purse stolen right out of her house by someone
that was a so called friend. Be aware. When carrying a Pocket Book,
always carry it with the opening facing you, not away.
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Portable Door Alarms
These are okay if you travel and I do suggest to use some sort of
protection when you do travel.
If you knew the ratio numbers of Rape, theft, and assaults that
occurred in the United States Hotels, you would give traveling a
second thought.
Remember you must replace the batteries in the portable Alarm units.
Hiding Keys
Try never to leave a key outside.
If this is a must have situation, use a Hide a Rock.
This is a man made rock that looks real. It is a hollow rock with a
hidden door on it.
You insert a spare key and then hide this rock among other real
rocks outside your residence.
You should never just walk over and pick up the rock. Work your way
over slowly and act like you are inspecting flowers and so forth and
extract the key nonchalantly. Slowly make your way towards the door.
After a short while, open the door and go in. Do not replace the
key for a spell.
You never know who is watching you. Believe me, PEOPLE DO WATCH YOU.
Message Machines
A message on your answering machine should never say, We are not
home right now. or, We will be back next week. It should say:
We are unable to come to the phone right now, please leave your
name, number and nature of your call.
If possible, you might want a machine that has Remote message
retrieval. In this way you can retrieve messages and call the people
back as though you were at home or the office going through your
messages.
Remember, there is equipment that can bypass and retrieve your
private information from your answering machine. The Bad Guy or Bad
Gal may retrieve your information, change and or erase any
information.
One should be weary of the message machines.
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Money Belt
This is handy to use especially while traveling. The Money Belt can
be found in better leather and clothing shops.
The Money Belt is flat, hollow and the inside portion of the belt
that faces your body is fitted with a zipper.
Money may be rolled up quite tightly and inserted into the Money
Belt. You would place and remove your money, travelers checks and
the like in the privacy of a toilet cubical or perhaps the stall of a
fitting room, etcetera.
Case History:
When I was twelve and was traveling around the country, my mother
fitted me with a Money Belt.
I not only carried money in it and my wallet, I also carried $10.00
in my top shirt pocket.
If I was robbed, I was to hand over my wallet and then act as though
I was giving it all up by saying, Here, I have another ten bucks
in my top pocket. and hand that over also. In this way, I appeared
to be very cooperative by handing it all over. Of course the big
bucks were still in my Money Belt.
Dont Tread On Me
The owner of a car dealership whom I know, drops shell casings from
fired rounds around his hard packed gravel lot. He spruces the place
up with a dozen new shell casings a month. People who walk around
viewing cars or casing/eyeing the place in order to rob it are
forewarned. He also has a sticker on the front edge of his desk which
reads Gun Control Is Being Able To Hit Your Target. A subtle
notice, he carries and will shoot you. He is highly insured and you
had better be.
Single Women
Single women should only put their last name on the mail box, door
bell and telephone listing. Never include your first name. You may
leave your address out of the telephone book as well.
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Free Tickets and Prizes
This is an old con game to get the occupants out of a house. Send
them free tickets to something they just could not turn down. When
they are gone to the concert, ballet, show, etcetera, they are
robbed.
This includes public announcements of weddings, funerals and other
similar functions placed in News Papers.
Be aware! This type of announcement placed by an individual invites
the criminal.
We will not be home on this date, come on in.
Landscaping for Security
Landscaping is an important part of Security and is often

overlooked.
Bushes should be trimmed back away from houses and hiding places
exposed.
Trees with limbs over

hanging the house or
business should be
trimmed. If not, care
should be taken inside
the structure against an
intruder dropping in
so to speak. Example; a
P.I.R. placed in the
adjacent room.
A door wired as a Trap.
These particular types of entries do happen; I have
seen the results.
Planting beds should be kept clean and raked. In
this way you will be able to see if anyone has been
skulking around your windows and doors. (
Investigator at work again!)
Do not leave ladders, dog houses, hammers, tools
and other similar objects around outside for a would be thief to use.
Don't make their job easy.
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Case History:
That is how the Edison was performed in Holliston Massachusetts. The
police used a dog-house to gain illegal entry.
It always bothers me to see people leave shears, knives, picks,
shovels, hatchets, and other such dangerous tools which could be used
as weapons lying around.
My father used to tell me never leave money lying around on a table.
Anyone looking in a window might see it. The person looking through
the window would not know if the bills were ones or one thousand
dollar bills.
Private Security Patrols may be hired to patrol the outside of the
premise at random or with set times.
This is offered at relatively low prices.
Subcontracting these Patrol Services to your Clients may yield great
dividends.
Mace
There is a major player in the sales of Security products on the

market located high in the north west of the United States of
America.
They sell Mace, Stun Guns and the works.
I always wondered about their boasting of the Mace product being
legal in almost every state.
Mace is illegal to carry without a firearms permit in the state I am
from, Massachusetts.
My sister used to carry Mace without a permit.
She stated one day, I would rather be Judged By Twelve, Than
Carried By Six. What she meant is she would rather carry and use
the defensive spray and worry about going to court later, than to not
have any defense and be raped, and or killed, and buried.
Stun Guns are not legal at all in the state of Massachusetts.
As for a man or woman carrying Mace on a Key ring it is okay.
Chancy, but okay.
As for carrying it in a hand bag, this is the worst place to carry
any defensive equipment.
The thief may grab the hand bag and run, thus taking the weapon
(gun, Mace, Stun Gun, etc. ) with them.
If one still has retained the bag, it is very hard at the moment of
need to search in the bag for the Mace, gun etc. Can you imagine
having to say to your attacker, Please wait one moment, I need to
find something in my purse.....
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The Mace in the hand bag is as good as lost in the event one needed
to find it in a hurry in any circumstance. The thief or attacker is
not going to give you the time to rummage through the bag.
The Mace or Stun Gun must be carried in hand ready to use at a
moments notice.
The idea of a sharp jabbing tool to stab your attacker with is
absurd. ( Sold to women ).
One would have to be in hand to hand combat to use the jabber. If
your attacker is close enough to you to be able to use a jabber or
Stun Gun on you, the attacker is just too darn close.
The victim themselves are target to be jabbed.
Most people would not be able to handle this type of close combat,
defensive equipment, or attack.
The weapon would be removed from the victim and serious and deadly
consequences could arise.
Stabbed by their own jabber.
Most individuals would need to be trained for confidence and correct
defensive equipment use.
If you can touch them with a Stun Gun they can slice you with a
knife.
Mace is your best bet if it is legal to carry where the person
resides.
You can spray it from some distance away, which helps.
Mace has to be kept at body temperature. I know this for a fact. It
freezes and will not spray.
It is a disappointment trust me.
If you carry it in your top pocket, this seems to be the best bet.
However, you should pull it out and carry it in hand warming it
ahead of time. Your attacker is not going to let you unzip your coat,
reach in, and draw your weapon.
My father used to carry a Snub Nose 38, in his over coat pocket,
with his hand on the gun as he walked.
He told m an assailant was not going to let him open his coat and
reach inside.
The person should have some training

with the defensive equipment they are going to use.
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Variables Matter with Mace
Wind is a variable with Mace.

Rain is a variable with Mace.
Age of the Mace.
Mace must be replaced regularly.
Freezing if not kept at body temperature.
A test spraying for distance and pattern.
Common sense.
These variables and more are not mentioned, thus the person has a
False Sense Of Security.
Stun Guns are yet another issue.
The Mace or any weapon should be maintained and checked for correct
operation.
Case History:
One day when Liz was out on her daily power walk, she was attacked
by a dog with a bad attitude.
Although most animals, as well as people, may be a friend, this
stranger (the dog) was unknown to Liz.
The nasty animal was biting and snapping at her legs. Liz had been
walking with her Mace in hand and brought the defense weapon up to
protect herself.
Liz pressed the fire button.
Nothing happened. Again she pressed the button. Again nothing
happened.
The owner was now calling the dog away from Liz.
Liz was lucky this time. There are lessons to be learned.
Liz has the Following Words of Advice

Maintain your equipment at all times.
Have high standards.
Always have a second or third defense plan as back up.
A bent knee, kick, or knee kick combination executed correctly
usually works.
Try to get higher than the attacker. Stand on the hood of a car or
the bed of a pick up truck etc... Kick, bite and scratch if need
be. James Bond would.
Keep your wits about you and do not panic.
If it is a man, scream at the top of your lungs, I dont know this
man!!!!!!! Hopefully someone will hear you.
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The Stun Gun, Mace etc... Should be checked periodically and cleaned
from debris. The batteries should be changed frequently and the Mace,
Stun Gun or other defense weapon tested frequently. When it is time
to replace the unit, replace the unit.
A small ten-dollar investment for several more months of Security.
It could make the difference between Life and Death.
Remember; it could be, Your Life On The Line
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Stun Guns
The Stun Gun shown here has a whack of 120,000 kilovolts.
The unit fits in a case similar to a camera. It has a belt clip and
carry strap. The stun guns whack releases the bodies sugar thus
creating a small seizure in the person.
One side of the unit has an on/off switch and the other side has the
trigger.
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Message Machines
A message on your answering machine should never say, We are not
home right now or, We will be back next week. It should say:
We are unable to come to the phone right now, please leave your
name number and nature of call.
If possible, you might want a machine that has remote message
retrieval.
In this way you can retrieve messages and call the people back as
though you were at home or the office going through your messages.
Multi Protection Bar

This is a bar that is easily installed on desks and file cabinets
and is fitted with a pad Lock. Usually a Re-Combinatable Padlock.
The multi protection bar when in place and Locked prevents opening
of the drawers. I have used this type of bar in offices where many
people need access. The Combinations of all the Re-Combinatable
Padlocks may be set to the same Combination for easy access. Yet the
Locks may be Re-Combined upon the dismissal of an employee and
Security maintained. These Multi Protection Bars may be installed
within minutes and good money made.
Paint & Putty

White paint of different shades may be purchased at the hardware
store. The crayon type putty sticks work great. They come in a
variety of wood colors. Maple, walnut, oak etc...
They can help camouflage small nicks or scratches on doors if
needed.
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Securing a Hinged Door

Securing a Hinged Door Technique #I
Doors that have external hinges may be secured and kept from being
removed completely from the door frame.
Drill & Screw here

in Center of Hinge Pin Curl
If you were to try and remove a door with external hinges, you would
first try and remove the Hinge Pins from the hinges. To do this you
need to use a punch. You would drive the Hinge Pin out of the hinge
usually from the bottom.
Many Industrial / Commercial steel doors have hinges on the
outside.
The Hinge Pins are retained by an Alan screw inserted when the door
is open.
After the Hinge Pins are removed, the door may then be pried out of
the frame.
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To Help Prevent This From Happening:
Open the door thus exposing the inside of the hinge. You would then
drill a hole through one of the Hinge Pin Curls and into the Hinge
Pin itself. Half way through the Hinge Pin will suffice. Do not move
the door. If you do, it could miss-align the holes. With the door
still open, drive ( screw ) a long enough sheet metal screw into the
Hinge Pin curl and deep into the pre-drilled hole in the Hinge Pin.
Grind off the head of the screw so it is flush with the Hinge Pin
curl so you may be able to close the door.
You would do this to each of the hinges on the door. The project
takes about two minutes per hinge.
This makes the Hinge Pins harder to remove by punch.
Remember, once this procedure has been completed, you will have
difficulty removing the Hinge Pins at a later date.
If this does happen, center punch the screw and drill out the screw
with a slightly larger drill bit than the diameter of the screw.
If you ever run into one of these Hinge Pin securing techniques, use
a center punch first on the bottom of the Hinge Pin. Then drive the
stubborn Hinge Pin out with some muscle. This method should Shear off
the sheet metal / Allan screw and drive the Hinge Pin out without
damaging the hinge or Hinge Pin in any way.
Remember, if you can do it so can the bad guy or gal.
In other words this method can be defeated. However, the perpetrator
would have to know the Pin was capable of being sheared off.
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Securing a Hinged Door Technique # II
Drill Hole Here
Screw in Edge
of Door Here
Opening the door, and on the edge of the door that comes in contact
with the jamb, you would drive in a screw.
However, you would not drive the screw into the door edge
completely. Leaving the screw sticking out from the door edge at
least a quarter inch to half an inch. Gently close the door so as
to lightly mark the jamb with the screw head.
Where the door jamb has been marked by the screw head, you would
then drill a hole large enough for the head of the screw to fit into
and deep enough to accommodate the length of the screw that you left
protruding from the door edge ( a half an inch protruding ).
Drill and place two or three of these on the edge of the door.
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If someone should drive the Hinge Pins out, with the door Locked,
this will prevent removal of the door.
Another way to secure a hinge is to remove two opposing hinge
screws. Tap a ten penny nail into one of the holes leaving about 1/2
exposed. Cut the head off with a hack saw.
Tip:
When working with a door frame.
Wooden door frames require a 3 #10 Wood screw to extend deep enough
to grab a stud.
I prefer Phillips Head screws rather than flat heads, which will
allow the screw driver to slip off and injure you.
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Securing a Sliding Door

Sliding Doors
Make sure sliding doors are installed correctly. Many of them are
installed inside out.
The sliding door should track on the inside. If you can remove the
door from the track by lifting it from the outside, it is installed
inside out.
To make the sliding door more secure;
Drill Pilot Holes into the overhead sliding door track. 11/64
Drill Bit. Holes 10 apart.
Then insert at least 1 1/2 #12 screws into the overhead track.
You will need to adjust the screws in order to prevent the door from
being lifted in the track, yet allow the door to slide freely and not
interfere with the smooth sliding motion.
Securing a Sliding Door Technique I

After the physical, visual Security deterrents have been installed
on the wood or steel exterior doors, you can now move on to the glass
sliding doors.
Sliding doors are a challenge in themselves.
They are mounted on many different settings. Examples are ground
level, inside, outside, balconies, basements, offices and more ....
If you look at a sliding door from the outside and the door slides
in a track on the outside, the door is installed inside out. This is
incorrect!
If this is the case, try and see if you can remove the sliding glass
door from its track on the outside.
Grabbing the door on either edge lift the door out of its track.
Be aware the door is very heavy.
This should only be accomplished from the inside with the door UnLocked.
I have seen many, many, many doors installed wrong. If the door is
installed inside out it is usually a major job to change it around
and this should be done by a competent builder.
You cannot mount a Charlie Bar if this is the case.
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If you do run into an incorrectly installed sliding glass door which
may be removed from its track, from outside, it is possible to secure
the door a little more by the following method:
Slide the door open. Where the door would rest normally closed in
the track, drive some long meaty type 4 to 6 screws into predrilled Pilot Holes along the upper track. I usually use the Meat
(reinforcement) screws that come with Schlage type Deadbolt Locks.
Make sure they grab the Meat of the wooden framing.
The hardware store is always an important resource for the Global
Security Specialist.
No Meat, No Eat
These screws are driven into the framework of the house, along and
inside the door jamb track at the top of the door jamb.
To Install:
Open the sliding glass door.
Starting closest to the sliding door itself while it is open, drive
the meat screws leaving a small portion of them protruding. Slide
the door over the screw. If the door clears the screw turn the screw
out so the door just grazes it and then turn it back in slightly.. If
the door hits the screw, turn the screw in until the door just clears
it.
Proceed in this manner with each screw in the sliding door track.
Five or six evenly spaced screws should do it.
Check the top of the door itself for a deep groove running down its
frame. Should this be the case, try fitting some wood strips or
strapping to space the distance to the screw.
Should someone try to remove the door from the track, the screws
will prevent this from happening.
When you do run across this inside out door routine ( and you will
run across this ), go outside and ask the client to close the sliding
door and Lock it. Go outside and Grab the door and lift up on the
door Un-Locking the door and gently move the door away from its
strike. Remember the glass door is extremely heavy. Be careful.
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Sliding Door Experience
Case History:
My first experience discovering that a door track was mounted on the
outside, was quite an experience.
I was Tightening Up a Premise, after a domestic violence case.
I was showing the lady of the house the vulnerability of her sliding
glass deck door. The sliding glass door was Locked and in its track.
I grabbed the door wrenching it up and out of the track.
Suddenly, I went backward into the darkness, off the deck, carrying
a two hundred pound glass door with me. On top of me.
The old Yew planted beneath the back deck broke my fall as I went
down into a deep, deep, dug dog hole. I was still carrying the two
hundred pound glass door.
After I scrapped the dog waste from my shoes, I carried the two
hundred pound unbroken glass door back up the stairs to the deck and
explained how the bad guy or gal could do this too.
Of course they would do it with more finesse. All of us laughed.
Charge per drilled screw and dont be shy about it.
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Securing A Sliding Door Technique II
Charlie Bars
Sliding doors should have Charlie Bars installed on them. A Charlie
Bar is a decorative aluminum functioning Security bar which is
mounted about half way up the door frame on the inside of the sliding
doors free space. The bars come in White, Silver and Duronotic (
brown ). When in use, the bar is swung down in place so it is across
the face of the fixed door. The end of the Charlie Bar is placed in
its holder on the edge of the sliding door preventing the door from
sliding open.
In addition to being a great Security Device, the Charlie Bar also
provides Security against children going out a glass door
unsupervised.
To install a Charlie Bar correctly:
Make sure the door is shut completely. Tight, no question.
Normal mounting height for the bar is around the height of the
handle.
I found the easiest way to fit the Charlie Bar to the door was to
use the bar itself. Open the hinge up on the end of the bar and hold
this end against the wall frame.
Hold the hinge flat as though you were going to fasten it, but
dont.
You will find the Bar is too long when it is across the door, when
at the level location it will be in, while in the Locked position.
This is all right. It will be cut to fit later.
Swing the bar up and make sure it has clearance to swing all the way
up and not hit the top of the doors track. If it does hit the track,
lower the bar down until the tip of the bar clears the top of the
frame. It may be necessary to cut extra off of the bar to complete
the upward swing.
Swing the bar down so it is level across the opening again.
If the Bar is level with the handle and hits the top of the door
when it is swung up, it will be necessary to cut the Charlie Bar. (
Later )
Where the bar overlaps the outside edge of the door frame ( when
level ), where the bar mount will be, mark the bar with a sharp
pointed object. Use your awl type pick tool for this.
Measure back about 3/8 or a little less from the mark which was
just made on the bar . This is where you will cut.
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I mount the bar in a vice with a cloth wrapped around it so it will
not get scratched.
I then use a hacksaw and cut the Charlie Bar to the correct length.
Mount the hinge side of the bar at the correct swing height as
discussed
Place the mounting bracket at the cut end of the bar against the
sliding glass door frame. Using your torpedo level on top of the bar,
sliding glass door frame, with the bar cradled inside the mounting
bracket, level the bar and mounting bracket. If the Bar is still a
bit to long, remove the bar and either re-cut with the hacksaw or use
a file to tack some of the length off of the bar.
Fit the hinge and Bar to the door again. Re-mount the hinge.
Mark the lower hole on the mounting bracket with your scribe awl
tool.
Screw the mounting bracket to the frame. If the frame is aluminum or
steel a Pilot Hole or Self Tapping Screw may be in order. Check your
"Bar Level again.
The safety Pin and chain are attached with the upper screw on the
mounting bracket. The plastic cap is then mounted on the end of the
cut bar to protect the end user against cuts. If the bar is too long,
remove the protective cap and either file or cut a little off at a
time to get the bar fitted correctly for proper operation.
You will find removing the bar and mounting it in a vice, will save
you time and aggravation.
Experience will dictate what, when and if to cut or file.
After the bar is installed correctly, the only way through the area
is to break the glass. Charlies work great !
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The Charlie Bar
Our Door as viewed below has been scaled down in order to conserve
space.
Latch & handle on
other end of frame
of
sliding door
Wall & Frame

Torpedo Level
placed on
Charlie Bar
Sliding
Glass
Door
Charlie Bar
Mounting
Bracket
Bar Hinge
Frame of sliding door
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The Cap is placed

over end of the cut
Charlie Bar
The Bars are usually sold as a complete kit with instructions
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578

Police Cruiser Shotgun Racks and other Firearm Retaining Devices
I have found most of these firearm retaining devices located in
police cruisers may be Picked in short time and most of the Locks are
of very simple construction. Many are Keyed Alike.
If Impressioning a Key is desired, one may do so quickly without
hassle.
I would try a CG16 or similar Key to get started.
Dont forget by rapping the side of the Lock with a plastic or brass
mallet, block of wood or other similar object, Roll Pins may be seen.
A flaw in many Locks. You would be surprised.
The Roll Pin then has a small hole drilled right beside the Roll Pin
with a cordless drill ( 1/8 bit ) and a dentist type probe or awl is
used to pry out the Roll Pin.
The Lock should come out of the Shell and the firearm restraint
neutralized.
Ford Police Vehicle
The Trunk Lock of the Ford Police Vehicle as in other Fords utilizes
the old Ford Five Pin Trunk Lock and may be bypassed several ways.
Drilled, Impressioned or Picked. A Pick Gun may be used although
damage to the Lock may result. The Lock will be opened.
Each method is fairly simple and the Ford Five Pin Trunk Locks are
compromised in very short time.
If an Electric Trunk Release is utilized, then I would suggest using
JCIIs Electric Trunk Bypass method.
Never be intimidated by any Lock. No matter where it is encountered.
All Locks may be compromised.
Read the Wafers if need be.
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Going on Vacation
When you go on vacation it is in your best interest to tell no one.
Do not mention it at the bank or even to casual acquaintances.
People have been robbed of everything in this very way. People over
hear. One bank teller just chatting with another who tells a friend
and so fourth.
Have the post office hold your mail, but do not say why.
Do not tell the police you are leaving town. Again another culprit
of robberies. Yes, the police.
Our own home and business was broken into by the police.
Trust no one !
Use timers to turn off lights automatically or use inexpensive Home
Automation.
Have a stereo play music several hours a day and or have a
television turn on and off. Don't forget to leave the volume a little
high. In this way, should anyone listen from out side they will be
surprised.
Leave the garage overhead door shut and Locked. No one will be able
to tell if you are home or not.
Dust and leaves on vehicles left outside are tell tale signs no one
is using them. So is dried grass on the lawn, an uncut lawn or an
unplowed snow drive.
Utilize water timers to water your lawn any time to give your
property the, We are at home look.
Home Automation is here to stay. You should get in on it while you
can.
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Vehicle Crook Locks
Basically these Locking devices are all the same. They hook around
the steering wheel and break pedal or other similar method of
attachment.
Do not be intimidated by their large and scary looks. Each one may
basically be compromised by whacking the side of the Lock area with a
sharp blow. When this is done once or several times, more often than
not, the appearance of a rivet will come forth. This is true with
some Padlocks also.
Drill a small hole beside this Pin or rivet and use a sharp Probe to
jab and pry this Pin out. When the Pin is removed the Lock Plug
( usually a Wafer Lock ) will pop out into your hand. A piece of
cake.
The whole process takes about three minutes on a slow day.
You may Impression a Key and or Pick the Lock if you so desire to
compromise this Security device.
Actually very simple devices to work on.
They fool the public and the companies make big, big bucks on them.
$$$.
The vehicle Security crook Locks which have Stun Gun juice flowing
and snapping and cracking about them, are of very little resistance
them selves.
Just be careful, that is all. Above all else, use common sense.
If damaging the unit is of no concern, climb into the back seat of
the car with rubber soled shoes kick the heck out of the unit. It
will yield.
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Types of Crime and Crime Prevention

The word criminal usually brings to mind a thug with a gun or a
masked bandit breaking into ones home. However, this is not
necessarily the case. Criminals come in all shapes, forms and sizes.
Anyone who drinks and drives, exceeds posted speed limits, fixes
traffic tickets, commits perjury, (as President Clinton did or
Forsythe) or accepts sexual favors to reduce criminal sentences
(An Edison), are in fact criminals.
The crimes in a community may be committed by the professionals as
well. This is called White Collar Crime. White Collar crime in the
U.S.A. has become an epidemic.
Statistics say that one out of every three households has been a
victim of White Collar Crime.
What is White Collar Crime? The Master Locksmith security
Encyclopedia Set Dictionary Describes White Collar Crime as;
White Collar Crime ( PI )
a crime committed without the use of a gun. When fraud or theft is
committed, a transfer of assets takes place from the victim to the
criminal. If the alleged thief sells the stolen item to a third party
for its value, the transfer is still carried out from the victim to
the criminal. The individual purchasing the merchandise is only
making a monetary transaction for an asset. In terms of fraud,
experts contend the numbers are high and mixed. Fraud is categorized
as a white collar crime. There are varying classifications of fraud
that include: occupational, health insurance, financial institution,
mail, property/casualty insurance and telecommunications fraud, as
well as unpaid taxes and business theft.
An attorney taking money to render work and not performing it.
Embezzlement and or the misappropriation of company funds.
Deleted: fraud
No matter who commits the crime, it is done for personal gain and or
monetary gain.
Everyone is affected at one point or another in their life by crime.
Physical assault, vandalism, burglary, and rape are a few of the
heinous crimes committed.
Some criminals want to be caught. Subconsciously. This type of
criminal tends to leave clues behind to lead to their capture.
Some criminals have been known to drop their wallets or other means
of identification at the crime scene. In 1999 in Tennessee, one
robber made himself a lunch in a victims home, and fell asleep in
the victims living room, on the couch. Needless to say this thief
was caught.
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Most crimes are solved by citizens calling in on a would be thief or
seeing and identifying a criminal in a crowd, etcetera. The police
solve very few, if any, crimes without the help of citizens. Usually,
as in most of the time, the police are called after the fact, and are
in a sense glorified insurance investigators. Only writing down what
happened or what was stolen for their or the insurance companies
record. Most criminals are not caught and stolen items rarely are
recovered.
It is therefore necessary for the average citizen to be aware and to
help protect them selves before anything happens. As an older saying
reads, An ounce of medicine is worth a pound of cure.
Robbery Types
There are several types of Home and Business Burglaries. My
encounters over the many years have sharpened my Investigative
skills.
Thus the following are my own in house terminologies for describing
a type of Robbery Crime Scene;
The Hit and Run and or the Slash & Smash, or Smash and Grab
This is when the thugs break in and steal the grocery money, FM
kitchen radio, camera, and other small items. They might ransack the
place going from room to room. They get in and they get out. They Hit
and Run. They may slash the couch, smash the glass living room table.
Punk type behavior. You must be aware that they are probably on foot
and local. They can not carry much and the items stolen must be on a
smaller scale versus a computer and monitor for example. The local
area and bushes should be checked for paths and trails. Fire escapes
and nooks and crannies should be investigated as well.
Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
The Drive Through Robbery

The culprits came with a vehicle and have taken larger items. The
television, VCR, Computer, etcetera. You probably were Cased and you
should be aware of this, especially a woman. I knew of a Drive
through Robbery where they stayed in the victims house for the
weekend.
Stalking Hit Robbery

Example: The thief noticed you were wearing a diamond ring and
watched you get in your car. The thief then went to the Governments
Registry of Motor Vehicles and for $3.00 ran your vehicles license
plate. Maybe they simply followed the Target home. The thief now
knows who you are and where you live. Most women remove jewelry in
the Master Bedroom or Bathroom. The bottom line is, they know
somewhere in that house, is that ring and maybe more.
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Easy Pickings Robbery
This is a Robbery in which the perpetrator knows the victim. Either
a Family member or an Employee or Business Partner etc.... A very
dangerous type Robbery, because the Robber knows everything about the
victim. The Robbery will be done exactly at the most opportune time
for the Robber. The Robber will be very direct to what they take.
Usually; Money, Jewelry and or Drugs. The Robbery is so direct in
some cases that the perpetrator will perform small acts of vandalism
in a feeble attempt to lead the Investigators thoughts elsewhere as
though it is a HIT and RUN. As though a Punk had performed all of
the vandalism ( stamping the wall, smashing something etc... ) in a
malicious act. And making the scene look as though they just stumbled
across the Locked File Cabinet and Goodies. Things are not as they
appear to be.
Easy Pickings Return Robbery

This is when the Robber has performed an Easy Pickings Robbery and
returns to the last Easy Pickings for more, and one more. Jackles.
Many times the Robber will return; again, and again, and again.
Internal problems such as; the lack of those responsible for adding
Security Precautions, Poor or Lacking Cooperation, Poor Information
and or Communication, Poor suggestions of added Security, the same
type of Robbery Happens again and again. All of the Victims should be
upset that they were violated. Even employees of a business are
usually disgusted that this terrible thing Crime has occurred.
Those who are not really concerned and or continue to perform the
same Jewelry handling or cash handling job should be scrutinized. I
would look at the last person who has handled the money or someone
they know or who knows the system. This is a great place for Long
Time Video. They will come back for more. Trust me. They are Pirates
and parasites.
There are other types of robberies, but these tend to be the cases
that I run into the most.
At the time of this particular writing some of these encounters may
be found in my Master Locksmith Encyclopedia Set Private Eye.
In each instance, the robbers had some kind of knowledge of their
victim. Very rarely is a house or business just hit randomly. They
may be, but not as frequent as the ones Who Know You Robberies.
It happens, but it is rare.
Parties at your home are difficult to control because of people
coming and going. If something is taken, the odds of knowing who
stole the item are very slim unless you actually caught the thief
yourself. Pin Hole Cameras and Spy Cameras (Clock, Radio, Pencil
Sharpener...) placed in strategic places are great.
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The crooks mentioned previously, may certainly have come from out of
town, but they had knowledge of their target.
Thieves do not like dead end roads with only one way out, unless
they are on foot. If they are on foot they must be local. Burglars
tend to like streets that have several intersections or at least one
near by.
That way no one knows which way the robbers went. After a Robbery I
would suggest walking around, look at things and just Investigate.
Be nosey.
The time of day the burglars seem to favor is usually between 9 A.M.
to 3 P.M.
Some states impose stiffer penalties when a crime is committed by
the cover of darkness.
The burglar has usually been around the neighborhood looking at the
approach and which houses look good for the best yield. The robber
has most likely planned an escape route as well.
Nice looking cars. The clothes the occupants wear. Any sporting
goods carried in or out. The crook will Case the Place. Any
Deadbolts, Lights, Yard Alarm Signs, Alarm Stickers on doors, Dogs,
traffic coming and going are certainly good deterrents. The phone
line placement for the burglar to cut will be on the target list as
well.
Any dogs will be brought a treat or a sleeping pill placed in meat.
There even may have been a robbery committed weeks before elsewhere
in a nearby neighborhood in order for the thief to time the response
of the local police.
Phone calls may be made to a Target house to determine if anyone is
inside.
If you receive hang up phone calls, use it to your advantage. Let it
be as though the person hanging up is reminding you to check ALL your
Security measures. Inside and out.
A serious prowler will not fool around. They should be feared. They
have been watching the victim.
Stalking. An Easy Pickings.
The Bad Guy or Bad Gal might carry a tool of some kind for
destroying what ever theft deterrents they plan on by-passing. They
might plan on acquiring a tool they saw at the premise or they know
is there. It always bothers me to see hatchets, hammers and the sort
left about peoples yards.
Someone could get hurt.
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A door or window that is obscured from the street or any neighbors
is usually the target. Fences and bushes will keep the sound of
breaking glass to a minimum.
A person sporting a size 9 shoe or larger can level most doors with
a single kick.
Thus the need for 1 (one inch) throw Deadbolts.
What the robber takes or does not take can tell you a lot.
Things taken or not taken identify the characteristics and
personality of the thief.
Most men do not know womens clothing, so when a woman tells me that
womens clothes are missing it usually indicates that a woman was
involved somehow. The more selective of the garments taken, the more
it points to a woman was present. This does not include jewelry.
It is a strictly clothes thing.
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Calculating the Cost of Crime
A recent study estimates the aggregate burden of crime is 1.7

trillion. The report also sheds light on the Domino Effect of crime
from the moment a burglar cracks open a window to the Lost
productivity of society spent deterring theft. Study suggests that
the $32.2 billion alarm industry as well as all other protective
industries, are wasted productivity.
When you listen each night to the local newscast or open a
newspaper, there is usually a report about some form of crime being
committed.
Whether its town, city or state, no place is immune to such crimes
as robberies, drive-by shootings, homicides, burglaries or rape. The
average citizen may be empathetic towards a crime victim; however, is
he or she really susceptible to long term effects? The answer is
Yes to the tune of $4,118 apiece, according to a recent study on
the domino effect of crime. The aggregate burden of crime, sturdy
by David A. Anderson from the University of Chicago calculates the
total public-and private-sector expenditures on combating crime on an
annual basis. The study, published in the October 1999 Journal of Law
and Economics, sheds light on this domino effect that ultimately
influences those living in the United States.
Each year, criminals seize about $603 Billion in assets from victims
and produce more than $1.1 Billion in lost productivity, crimerelated expenses and forsaken quality of life. Ultimately, the
aggregate Cost of Crime is more than $1.7 Trillion in the United
States each year, says the study.
Why so high? Anderson concludes that crime is not just the cost of
lost goods, such as credit cards, stereos, jewelry and cash. The
total cost of crime also includes the lost productivity in society
that comes from spending time preventing crime, whether that means
taking time to Lock your door or to punch in your Alarm System Code.
Moreover, the study believes the real; cost of crime includes entire
industries. Using Andersons logic, the entire $32.2 Billion
Electronic Security Industry is a waste of time and money. However,
societys burden from crime also presents a strong case for Alarm
Dealers and Locksmiths to use during sales presentations. The next
time a prospects objection is that Crime does not affect me, you
can quickly reply that Crime affects everyone. To make his case,
Anderson dissects the effects of crime into four categories: CrimeInduced Production; Opportunity Costs; The Value of Risks to Life and
Health; and Transfers. These categories break down the costs and help
citizens understand that crime ultimately hits everyone in their
pockets.
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Crime Rates Declined in Early of 1999
From the moment a crime is committed, it becomes everyones burden,

especially when your taxes pay to send that criminal through the
justice system and perhaps onto county, state or federal prison.
Thats just the public sector expenditures. What about the private
sector expenditures? To measure the private sector costs of crime in
the United States, many legal analysts and scholars have relied on
FBI Uniform Crime Report and Crime Index as a form of reference.
Anderson notes in the Aggregate Burden of Crime report that
numerous studies have estimated the impact of crime; however, none
have adequately assessed the indirect costs of crime and the critical
significance of private crime prevention expenditures. The FBI Crime
Index data includes the number of criminal acts based on the types of
crimes committed. Such crimes include murder, rape, robbery,
aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft and arson.
About $18 Billion is spent on Guard Service U.S. Census Bureau
It is Important to note that the Crime Index is simply a count of

crimes and does not attempt to place emphasis on various criminal
conduct based on adversity. According to the FBI Uniform Crime
Report, the first six months of 1999 resulted in a 10-percent
decrease in the number of Crime Index offenses when compared to the
same period during 1998 ( See Table 1 ).
Violent crime, forcible rape and larceny-theft all dropped by 8
percent. The report also reveals that burglary decreased by 14
percent, while motor vehicle theft fell by 12 percent. These figures
reflect crimes reported in metropolitan areas, suburban and rural
communities as well as cities outside of metropolitan areas.
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Cause and Effect Lead to Crime-Induced Costs
Products and services designed to deter crime account for CrimeInduced Production. For example, the manufacturing of personal
protection devices, trafficking of drugs and operation of
correctional facilities occur as a result of crime. According to the
study, crime-induced production amounts to about $400 Billion in
expenditures each year (See Table 2). If crime was non existent, the
time, money and material resources incurred by these types of goods
and services could be utilized toward benefits rather than means of
prevention.
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For example, approximately $32.2 Billion annually is spent on

Security Equipment and Services. Anderson suggests that predetermined
gains from these alternatives exemplify a real cost of crime in
society. These costs are broken down in the millions, and distributed
among 27 areas. Amid the most costly areas are drug trafficking,
prenatal exposure to cocaine and heroine, police protection, and
corrections. The report also estimates the annual expenditures for
cost of personal and household crime to U.S. victims is $113 Billion.
In terms of rape, robbery, and assault, experts estimate the effect
to be $182 billion annually.
War on Drugs Proves Costly to the Tax Payer
The Presidents Commission on Organized Crime surmises that more

than $160 Billion in annual expenditures is attributed to drug
trafficking. Each year, however, an estimated $26.7 Billion and $1.5
Billion in expenditures are caused from prenatal drug exposure to
cocaine and heroine. Approximately $11 Billion is allocated toward
Federal, state and Local drug control efforts (e.g., drug treatment,
education, interdiction, research, intelligence). Therefore, drugrelated activities actually total nearly $200 Billion annually.
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Adding Costs in the United State, Federal Judicial System
Police protection is the next most expensive type of crime-induced
production. More than $47 Billion is devoted toward serving and
protecting citizens. Approximately 682,000 police and 17,000 federal,
state, specialized (park, transit or county) and local police
agencies make up that figure. The need for private guards has also
added to the cost incurred in crime-reduced production. Each year,
about $18 Billion is spent on guard services, according to the U.S.
Census Bureau. These services include detective, guard, armored car
and security services. Out of 867,000 guards in the United States, 55
percent are employed by private security guard agencies, while 45
percent are in-house employed. Guards of correctional institutions
are not counted into that figure. The cost for taking offenders
through the judicial system each year is more than $18 Billion. There
are 895 federal and state prisons, 3,019 jails and 1,091 state,
county and local juvenile detention centers.
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Realizing the Price Paid for Peace of Mind

The report suggests that the fear of crime has prompted Americans to
spend $324 Million annually on Non-Lethal weaponry, including
defensive sprays and stun guns. In 1993, 32 percent of new homes were
built with Alarm Systems and Alarm Sales reached $6.5 Billion.
Security Industry experts estimate that residential security alone is
a $5.4 Billion market.
The approximate life expectancies for access control

badges, surveillance cameras and Guard Dogs are one, 10 and
five years respectively.
Rising Crime Rates have also led to a significant increase in

commercial security. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the methods
of Security businesses are utilizing include Access Control Cards (19
percent), Surveillance Cameras (16 percent) and Guard Dogs
(2 percent). Taking these percentages into account, experts applied
these figures to the total amount of businesses along with the
estimated cost of each item to calculate the total expenditures. The
experts concluded that the approximate life expectancies for access
control badges, surveillance cameras and Guard Dogs are one, 10 and
five years respectively. Aside from the rise in Electronic Security,
citizens are also investing heavily in Locking Mechanisms.
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A 1992 Census of Manufacturers estimates that Protection Plates,
Push-Pull Bars, and Lock Trim account for 50 percent of $140 million
in expenditures. Also, experts contend Padlocks have reached $682
Million in Wasted expenditures. The National Institute of Justice
estimates $160 Billion in annual expenditures are attributed to
crime-related expenditures, including firearms, guard dogs, victim
losses, criminal justice and commercial security. Add to that the
cost of insurance. According to the Insurance Information Institute,
in 1994, $138 Million in paid premiums were devoted to burglary and
theft Insurance. This was an increase of 11 percent from the prior
year.
Diagnosing the Medical Care Costs from Crime
The most visible signs of crime-induced production are the Medical

and Mental anguish suffered by the victims. Even in minor-injury
cases, the cost to the victims is measured not by the dollar figures,
but by the emotional toll. Medical care due to crime costs
approximately $2.5 Billion yearly. These costs incurred, as a result
of an individual murder, rape, robbery and assault, are $4,112 (Minus
funeral expenses), $530, $175 and $215, respectively. The study
calculates the total cost by multiplying the figures by the number of
murders reported by the U.S. Department of Justice along with the
number of victimizations reported by the National Crime
Victimization Survey.
Opportunity Costs Stem from Lost Time, Wages
The aggregate burden of crime is not only measured by the value of

lost or damaged property, but by the loss of time to the victim ( See
Table 3 ). For example, if a person is injured during a Car Jacking,
he or she may have lost not only a vehicle, but also workdays. The
National Crime Victimization Survey reports that 6.1 Million work
days are lost to crime, an average of 3.4 days per infraction. The
growing prison population has a domino effect on societys level of
worker productivity. To date, the amount of state and federal inmates
is well beyond 1 Million. Add to that 500,000 persons detained in
jails during any given time. The study suggests that because
infractions take time to orchestrate and carry out, opportunity costs
are absorbed due to the criminals time notwithstanding apprehension
and imprisonment.
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In other words, society is denied the goods and services a felon
would have produced in the time depleted by illegal activity, if he
or she were legitimate. Furthermore, the average prisoner costs
society $5,700 in lost productivity each year.
Victims of crime lose nearly $1 Billion annually in lost

workdays. The value of this time was calculated by
multiplying the lost days by eight to find the total number
of lost hours and by the average cost of employee
compensation per hour worked, $17.95.
The amount of time spent with anti-crime programs, such as

neighborhood watch, also contribute to opportunity costs. According
to the National Association of Neighborhoods and the National
Association of Town Watch, it is estimated that 20,000 neighborhood
watch groups devote, on the average, five hours per person each day
on crime watches.
The value of loss of life accounts for more than $400

Billion per year.
The time spent by program participants was valued at the average

cost of employee compensation, despite the fact that people may have
participated in neighborhood watches during their Free Time.
Opportunity costs are also measured by the amount of time citizens
spend on crime deterrence. Experts base their data on more than 150
findings that show individuals Locking and Un-Locking vehicles,
offices, buildings, mail boxes and gym lockers. They also calculated
the number of times each type of item is Locked and Un-Locked on a
daily basis. Each adult exhausts Two Minutes per day Locking and UnLocking doors, and more than two minutes each day looking for Keys.
Thus $89.6 Billion worth of time is exhausted in preventing crime.
Opportunity costs as a result of criminal activities account for
$130.3 Billion per year.
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Weighing the Risks to Life and Health
The value of risks to life and health play a major role in

calculating the overall burden of crime. This category examines the
level of risk individuals are inclined to accept to enter a work
environment despite potential threats to their health.
The effect of crime costs every citizen in the United

States $4,118 apiece annually. aside from the rise in
Electronic Security, citizens are also investing heavily in
Locking mechanisms.
The labor market data does not encompass expenditures accounted for
by workers compensation, specifically health care costs ( usually
offered without dollar or time limits ) and lost earnings ( within
reasonable bounds, victims or their spouses typically acquire about
two thirds of lost earnings for life or the duration of the injury ).
The values do reflect perceived risks of pain, suffering and mental
distress linked to health losses. If the risk involvement in a
violent crime incites more mental distress than the risk of
occupational injuries or fatalities, the labor market figures depict
conservative estimates of the parallel costs of crime. Crime and
occupational afflictions each cause approximately 1.8 Million victims
annually to lose work time.
Transfer Costs Follow the Domino Effect
The Aggregate Burden of Crime study also looks at the effects of

transfers to the bottom line. When fraud or theft is committed, a
transfer of assets takes place from the victim to the criminal. If
the alleged thief sells the stolen item to a third party for its
value, the transfer is still carried out from the victim to the
criminal. The individual purchasing the merchandise is only making a
monetary transaction for an asset. In terms of fraud, experts contend
the numbers are high and mixed. Also, fraud is categorized as a white
collar crime. There are varying classifications of fraud that
include: occupational, health insurance, financial institution, mail,
property/casualty insurance and telecommunications fraud, as well as
unpaid taxes and business theft. ( See table 5 ). Occupational fraud
is the most costly. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
figures $400 Billion is lost annually. It includes asset
misappropriation, fraudulent statements, bribery and corruption.
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What do Aggregate Numbers Tell Us?
Anderson is quick to point out that the report calculates the

aggregate burden of crime without focusing on absolute numbers. The
data includes indirect costs, and admits that transfers due to theft
should be omitted from the net burden of crime to society. The
objective is to show that crime is measured beyond victims
expenditures as well as the cost of law enforcement. Furthermore, the
overall cost estimates include the opportunity costs of criminals,
prisoners time, uncontrolled behavior and the private costs of
criminal deterrence.
All data published in the article has been extracted from David A. Andersons
Aggregate Burden of Crime from the University of Chicago October 1999, Journal of
Law and Economics. And this article written mainly by Security Sales Vitisia
Paynich August 2000. Contributing author John Clymer II Intelligent Security
Solutions Inc. P.O. Box 707 Havelock North Carolina.
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Security and Protection

Let Us Start With the Home
Whether you own, rent or lease, the physical layout of your premise
will have a bearing on your being a victim to a crime or not. I have
found that if a house has been broken into once, it is very likely to
be broken into again. And again. It is the personality or history of
the dwelling.
Many times a house that has been robbed will again be robbed shortly
after by the same robbers. It was after all, easy the first time.
I suggest you Case your house from the outside as though you were
a criminal going to break in.
Are bushes obscuring the windows? Are there ladders left around to
aid in getting to a second story window or to the roof top? Are their
signs of a Security System installed? Are there notes left on the
doors indicating when you will be back ?
Walk around your house. Look at it from across the street. From
other neighbors yards.
Try to think like a criminal. Pretend that you would like to gain
illegal entry (an Edison).
What would you do?
Are there bushes to hide behind? Dog houses to climb up on? Trees to
climb and drop to the roof? Basement doors secure?
Garage secure? If the garage is attached to the house, are those
doors secured?
Are all doors entering the house secure?
With the information you have just gathered, you are one step
further in protecting yourself, loved ones and property.
You should make any violation as tough to accomplish as possible.
You want to visually deter the criminal into moving away from your
home or you, to choose another target.
I once was a Shopper. My job was working Under Cover and I was to
expose Shop Lifters.
The name of the operation was Loss Prevention.
The object was not to actually catch a thief; but to expose them, in
order for the thief to drop the merchandise they were trying to steal
and leave the store.
To prevent anything from being stolen, the Catch was un-important.
Businesses should read my episodes in Private Eye.
The Easy Pickings is described in detail. The Rodgers Group.
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Rekey / Change the Lock
If Keys are lost or stolen, the locks should be Re-keyed or Changed
as soon as possible.
There is a difference between Re-keying and Changing a lock.
Re-keying a Lock
is when you make the old Key null and void and a new Operating Key is
issued for the Same Lock.
Changing a Lock
a Lock is when the Lockset, Function or Finish is not correct and the
entire locking unit is replaced.
If the premise is new to you through ownership, lease, rent,
inheritance etcetera, the Locks should be Re-keyed and or Changed.
Any previous owners and or tenants may have working Keys to your
dwelling. Anyone may gain entry at any time they wish.
I do no not even like to give a Key to a Landlord. I had one sneak
into an apartment that I rented at one time. Well, when I came out of
the shower and this strange woman was standing there, she almost was
hurt. I let the hammer down easy as I put the .357 away.
Their boyfriends, baby sitters, friends, relatives etcetera can walk
in at any given time unannounced.
I know, I had it happen before I became a Global Security
Specialist.
I woke up one night in an apartment I rented.
I lived alone. I knew someone had been in my room and the house
while I slept. I know it.
I had the locks rekeyed the next day and I studied my Locksmithing a
little more in depth.
Who knows who each of these individuals gave keys to. New houses and
apartments are just as bad. The Coffee boys, plumbers, electricians,
everyone has keys.
Youths use the new unoccupied-lived in Houses with fire places and
swimming pools. They are just the place for a date.
They enjoy them before the new owners do. The keys are left for all
to use.
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The Real Estate Agent
Case History:
I was called out to a Milford Massachusetts resident one evening to
Re-Key the Locks. The man and his wife had recently purchased the
place. The wife stated that a man wearing a ski mask had appeared in
the living room.
As the wife told her husband and I about the mans description, the
husbands jaw dropped open. The husband turned to me and said, That
sounds like the Realtor.
And just then his wife said, Oh my God, that is exactly who it
was.
They knew who it was. People are not stupid.
When you surprise a criminal, you place yourself in a very dangerous
and possible deadly situation.
Securing Windows and Doors

Window Types
Windows may be replaced with Acrylic Plastic (Plexiglas) and it
withstands moderate stone throwing and light attacks, but it will not
withstand an aggressive attack.
Now, Polycarbonate Resin Plastic (Lexan) is twice the cost of
Plexiglas, but it is almost indestructible and will take quite a
beating.
Securing Windows
One way to secure windows that are mounted top and bottom and which
slide up or down past each other is as follows:
With the two windows locked by the Clam Shell Lock, at one of the
corners where the two windows over lap, drill a hole 1/8 diameter.
Drill through the first window frame and deep enough to penetrate
the second windows frame, but do not go through it.
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Next, insert a finishing nail which extends out of the window frame
1/2, long enough to grab.
Should someone break the glass and unlock the clamshell, they still
are unable to lift or lower the windows. The nail prohibits the
separating of the two window frames.
When you want; any time you want, just pull out the nail, pin etc...
and open the window.
The simple opening procedure may be performed by young and old and
in case of fire.
From the inside it is easy. From outside they have no idea why the
windows will not separate.
This procedure works GREAT!
Garage Over Head Doors

Garage Over Head Doors should be closed at all times. With the door
closed the criminal does not know whether you are home or not. An
open garage door with an empty garage usually indicates the house may
be unoccupied. A welcoming invitation to the would be thief.
You should be weary that when you get out of the vehicle to open or
close the over head door you are vulnerable to attack.
I recommend electric garage door openers to assist in the opening
and closing of the over head door.
Keep in mind that you should watch the door from the vehicle and its
mirrors for a criminal who might roll under the door at the last
second.
Windows which are on the Over Head Garage Doors are very vulnerable
to attack. Once the glass is broken access may be gained quite
easily.
Screen Doors
Case History:
The previous robberies at my mothers house had left the screen door
slashed.
We left a screen door unlocked on purpose so that the robbers could
enter the porch and not damage the door.
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One hoodlum slashed the unlocked screen door with a knife and
stepped through it anyway.
He should have at least tried the door first.
An Idiot and dangerous too!
Gun cabinets with glass doors should be left unlocked and
alternative protective measures taken.
The would be robbers will only smash the glass and remove the goods
anyway.
Deadbolts Do Deter Crime
Case History:
An older woman requested that I install Deadbolts one winter day for
her while it was snowing outside.
The next day after I installed the deadbolts she telephoned me, very
excited. She asked me to come back to her house. She said she had
something interesting to show me.
When I arrived, she showed me footprints in the snow coming from the
woods, up to her back door.
The footprints lead away from her house to her neighbors house
where her neighbor had been robbed.
The Deadbolts that I had installed the day before had deterred the
thief from breaking into her home and robbing her.
Deadbolts are a very good first line of defense.
A great psychological defense.
Remember, a Lock is only as good as the material to which it is
mounted to.
The saying I can not stand, Locks only keep honest people honest
is trash. Locks prevent or deter a thief from walking off with ones
goods. I am an Honest person, and if there were no Lock installed I
would still be an honest person. I tend to believe that the people
who use phrases like these are in fact thieves. Thieves trying to
justify why a Lock has been installed on something.
You can have a heavy duty Lockset mounted on balsa wood, but it
will not do much for protection.
Normally a thief will first walk away at the sight of Deadbolts and
attack a less protected dwelling.
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Chain Locks
Chain locks are only a mental deterrent. Never use them. Once you
have opened the door, the door is opened.
The doors movement may be used as leverage to rip the chain lock
right off the frame.
Special Door Brace and Security Bars

Case History:
These tend to be junk and I do not recommend them. I had a woman
hand me one new right out of the box.
Well the $60.00 wonder fell apart as she handed it to me. I was
ashamed for the entire Security Industry as I explained to the
husband beaten woman that this particular Locking device was less
than superior.
I do however, like the rubber footed steel bar which is affixed and
jammed under the door knob to the floor. These are great against the
door being kicked in. And they work great for traveling.
Safes
Safes usually come in two varieties; Fire and Burglary. The Safes
sold in discount department stores are usually for fire only and may
be violated by a large screw driver or just carried off.
I know that they look very strong, but they are not. Most of them
can not even have the Combination changed.
Any Safe may be bolted to the floor.
Remove the Safes wheels if there are any.
Open the Safe door and use a drill bit to drill through the Safes
steel plate floor. Then use a screw driver and hammer to chip away
the concrete type material inside. After this is accomplished use
your drill bit to penetrate the Safes second piece of steel floor.
Use a long enough bolt or bolts to go through the bottom of the Safe
and into the floor. After the bolts are lagged in, close and Lock the
Safe door.
Security Can safes are original manufacturers product cans cut open
and fitted with a threaded insert. The may be screwed open and your
valuables concealed safely inside. The can is then closed and placed
in the appropriate location for concealment.
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Lighting
Flood lights with Motion Sensors are very inexpensive. A competent
electrician can install them for you. Timers placed on lighting
equipment can also deter crime.
Remember lights and or noises are the criminals worse enemies.
These items attract attention and the criminal despises both.
Securing Valuables
Valuables may be kept at the bank in a safe deposit box. They may be
insured.
It is an inconvenience to wear jewelry to go to the bank before and
after.
If kept at home may be stolen. Utilize a safe or hiding spot. Fire.
A Security System.
Alarm Systems
Alarm Systems are very good lines of defense when installed
correctly.
I strongly urge any one interested in purchasing or installing
Security Systems to acquire the Master Locksmith Security
Encyclopedia Set, Purchasing and or Installing Electronic Security
Systems. The information within these pages is unsurpassed and may
save you thousands of dollars.
Don't Get an Alarm the Police Said

Case History:
One of our Alarm Monitoring Clients had a break in several years
ago. At that time the local police told the couple, Do not get a
Burglar Alarm System. The police told the couple that Electronic
Security Systems were junk and did not work correctly. They believed
this poor and dangerous advice.
The couple was robbed and relieved of all of their belongings three
days later.
Coincidence ?
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We installed a Burglar Alarm System at that premise and monitored it
through central station. There have been several break in attempts
since our installation, but nothing successful.
When installed correctly Burglar Alarm Systems work great!
It seems to be the police that do not work correctly.
The police should stick to what they know best.
I strongly urge the use of Electronic Security Systems when one is

trying to protect an area.
The Security Systems and their applications are too numerous to
mention here.
Again I reiterate, I would suggest further reading about Security
Systems.
Clymers Freedom Press and Intelligent Security Solutions have a
thorough book titled,
Purchasing and or Installing Electronic Security Systems. I
strongly suggest this informative literature.
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Children and Personal Safety

Finger Printing Children
At birth, the hospital takes a foot print of every baby when it is
born. This foot print is unique to the individual. There is only one
unique print that belongs to each individual in the world.
This print should be used by the police for identification.
Because of the Government and police wanting to extend their power,
they not only want Voice Prints, Signatures over the telephone of
each individual, they want each persons finger prints also.
The only time one should give their finger prints to the police or
anyone else is when they have to.
As when they are arrested or applying for a pistol permit.
If a child is to be finger printed it should be by the parents and
parents ONLY.
The parents should keep the records for themselves and Lock the
prints in a Safe. Perhaps a Safe Deposit Box at your local bank.
If something did happen to the child (GOD FORBID) the parents should
only release the finger prints to a qualified Finger Print Expert
with a signed receipt.
Not just any police person.
I personally would seek the council of a Private Detective first and
then notify the police.
Again the police after the fact taking inventory for the insurance
company.
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Teaching Security to Children

Some of the following advice may be followed by adults as well.
Especially women.
It should be explained to children in clear, concise words so that
they can understand the importance of being careful around strangers.
A stranger is:
One who the parents and child know very little about
All strangers are not to be trusted
Strangers can harm the child
Strangers are both male and female
Strangers are young and old
The child should be taught to always keep the house doors Locked. A
child should never let a stranger see their house Key. If the child
arrives home and finds things different than usual, a window open, a
door Unlocked etcetera, they should not enter the house. The child
should go immediately to the nearest house or business and ask to
call the police.
The child should never allow anyone into the house under any
circumstances when the parents are not home. If a stranger does not
leave the premise after knocking or being asked to leave, call the
police. Emergency telephone numbers should be kept available for the
child and the child should know how to use the telephone and call for
help.
Answering the Telephone.
When the child uses the telephone they should be careful of the
questions they answer.
The child should never give their name and the child should always
ask to whom they are speaking with. If the party asks the child their
name, the child should ask to whom does the party wish to speak to?
Never give the address over the phone if asked.
If a stranger asks what number is this, do not answer. Reply, What
number are you trying to reach?
Do not answer questions asked by a stranger over the telephone.
If the person asks the child to purchase something or starts to talk
obscenely and or they bother the child in anyway, have the child hang
up the telephone immediately.
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When outside in public the child should never:
Go near a car. They could be pulled into it.

If the stranger stops and asks directions, Do Not go near the car
Children are never to accept candy, toys, money or gifts offered to
them by strangers
If a car stops and or starts to follow the child:
Turn and run in the opposite direction.

Make all the noise the child can muster.
Go into the nearest store or home and tell them that a stranger is
following them.
The child should understand that strangers will lie to them.

The stranger may say that it is going to rain or that you told them
to pick them up.
The point here is that the child should never, ever get into a
strangers car no matter what is said to them. Ever. Call home or go
to someone that the child knows, but never get in the car.
A stranger is a stranger no matter how many times the child has seen
or talked with the stranger and they will remain a stranger until you
say otherwise or differently. The child may see the same person again
and again around a play area (like an Edison) and feel that it is
all right to start to trust the person. The child should trust no
one.
This rule is enforced whether the stranger is in a uniform or not.
If the child is not with you, ask the child to:
Always have friends with them while walking or playing.

Never play in an empty field or in an empty or abandoned house.
Never get near enough to a stranger that they can be touched.
If there ever is a problem, MAKE NOISE and ATTRACT ATTENTION.
Scream the famous five words ,I DONT KNOW THIS PERSON!
DONT KNOW THIS PERSON! I DONT KNOW THIS PERSON!
If a stranger ever bothers the child, tell the parents immediately.
Do not be afraid to tell Mom and Dad.
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Lost Child
A child should know:
Their name, telephone number, address and mom and dads work
telephone numbers.
Who to trust, who not to trust.
A police officer (should have a badge). A life guard on a beach. A
store clerk in a store.
Children should be made aware that not only strangers may harm them,
but people they know as well.
Frequently friends and even family members may harm, assault and or
rape the child.
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Child Abuse
Child abuse has become more and more a problem and is being given
more attention today.
A child should be taught and made to understand that NO ONE may harm
them in any way.
They should feel that they can tell you if anyone has harmed them
physically or sexually in any way.
It is being proven more and more each day that child abuse is done
more by those who know the child than by those who do not.
In the United States, population of women, one out of every four
women will be sexually abused before the age of 18 years. That is 25%
of all female children.
30% to 40% of all children are in one way or another sexually
molested before they reach the age of 18. The assailant knew the
victim in 75% of the cases and 34% of these incidents occurred in the
home. These are very frightening statistics.
The offender in 20% of theses cases was an actual family member.
These statistics are shy because most incidents go unreported. The
experts say that 80% of these incidents could have been avoided.
I was raped and Molested by my Older sister

I personally (a male) was a victim of child molestation and rape
while growing up. My sister was four years older than me.
I was six years old and my sister Jan was ten years old at the time
my sister began to sexually molest me.
I was only six and therefore did not know and or understand this
type of behavior was wrong.
Jan (my sister) began by Stripping in front of me. Eventually she
had me performing sex to her.
Sometimes she had me touch and fondle her in the back seat of the
car with a blanket over us. We would be traveling to and from my
grandmothers house in Rhode Island from Massachusetts. My parents
were unaware of what was happening in the back seat of their car.
We did this at our summer home, in the vehicle and other assorted
places.
She continued with this behavior for many years. I was about
fourteen and she was about eighteen when she stopped.
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My mother came into my sisters bedroom one evening and was totally
shocked. She was aghast to say the least!
My mother sent me to my room and scolded my sister. My mother came
into my bedroom and stated This is NOT your fault. You are not to
blame for any of this and I do not want you ever to feel guilty about
any of it.
It was very nice of my mother to have understanding and compassion
for me. And I have carried her words with me to this day.
I do feel at my age today of 46 that I was raped and sexually
molested by my sister. And I do contribute my shyness around women to
this.
My sister used to tell me all of these things about sex and she
eventually instructed me it was all right to let men touch me. So
around the age of eight I would let men perform oral sex to me.
A counselor at camp, my priest (my being an alter boy) older school
boys etc...
Yes my sister is one sick individual.
I had baby sitters male and female perform oral sex to me.
I was about ten years old and in a restaurant in Natick
Massachusetts The Rainbow restaurant getting a hot dog and soda one
day. The owner (a male) asked me if I wanted to join a special and
Private Club.
I said sure (I was only eight years old). The next thing I knew I
was in the back room having oral sex performed to me. When we were
through the owner stated to me You wouldnt believe what Sally (a
ten year old girl who hung around the restraunt) had to do to join.
It was not until I was about forty six years old did I begin to tell
people of my molestations and rapes.
I have told people of my sister Jans misconduct and most seemed to
think I was a luck guy.
And its all right you are a guy.
Later in the years my older sister Jan attempted several times to
have children and each time she failed. I frankly am glad she did not
have the opportunity to molest and rape more children.
Jan Clymer seemed to take advantage of people her entire life. She
took advantage of my mother when she had a stroke and when my mother
passed away my sister kept the entire heritance for herself.
I never received one dime.
She resides in Billerica Massachusetts USA today and all should be
aware this pedophile exists.
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I know if she were confronted today she would deny it all and state
I am only saying this for publicity.
Yeah. Sure. Watch your children, thats all I can say.
Males are Molested and Raped as well as females

I hope you the reader can see that males and boys are molested and
raped as well as females and quite often I might ad. More than people
think and or wish to believe. It seems to go un-reported so therefore
it never happens.
Parents should be aware of brothers and sisters as well as their
mates/friends performing sex acts with each other.
Communication with your child is important and the child should
understand that they have the right to say, NO!.
No one should touch your child and the child should understand that
NO! should be the answer.
Their body and mind belongs to them. NO!
The child will be told this is a Secret or Secret Club. NO!, we
have no secrets or secret clubs.
I will show you me, if you show me you. NO!
The child should be instructed to tell their mother and or father of
the request. Or if it is a parent, uncle or other guardian performing
the advancements toward the child, the child should seek the advice
of a teacher and or guidance councelor at school.
The child may be frightened by threats to harm the parents or to the
child themselves. NO!, NO!, NO! The person issuing the threats
quite possibly could be a teacher, aunt, uncle, baby sitter, someone
they trust, even a policeman. NO!. This is wrong. Tell someone.
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Symptoms of Child Abuse
Recurring nightmares
Sleep patterns disrupted
A NEW Fear of the dark not previously exhibited
Loss of appetite
Wetting the bed (regression)
Sucking the thumb (regression)
Excessive crying (regression)
Bleeding from the vagina
Bleeding from the rectum
Vaginal or rectal, itching, pain, swollen genitals, vaginal
discharge
Underclothes that are stained, torn, or lost
Venereal diseases and vaginal infections
Fear of a certain person and or place
Not wanting to be left somewhere or with someone
Knowledge or interest in unusual sexual topics
Changes in schoolwork, aggressive behavior, running away,
withdrawal
Secret meetings and clubs
Pre-school, baby sitters and others should be checked out thoroughly

Pre-school, baby sitters and others who will care for the child
should be checked out thoroughly.
You should question whether there have been any previous complaints
made against this Child Care Facility. Are the institutions and or
people connected with any governing agencies? Have parents who
previously used the service been happy or have complaints? Who do
they hire and what are their hiring practices?
Are there background checks? Find out as much as you can about the
teachers and staff.
Is there parent involvement? Are your questions accepted with a
positive attitude? Is there cooperation?
Is there opposition? Make sure you have the right to stop in
unannounced at any time during the day.
The child should never be taken off the property or premise, EVER,
without your permission. NEVER.
Never give blanket permission. Your child should never be released
to any party without your explicit permission and direction.
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Perhaps you would like to have the care giver sign a form that has a
list of the people who can pick up your child and then sign it
yourself and have a copy for your records.
You should talk with your child every day and maintain an open line
of communication. All topics should be available to talk about and
discuss.
If you suspect child abuse, believe your child.
A child will rarely, if ever, lie about being abused or sexually
molested. After all, they are only children and most of their
learning comes from adults and adult behavior, and children like to
copy what they see and are taught.
Be aware parents.
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Rape
The one thing that can not be impressed upon enough is the
following;
If someone tries to abduct, rape or kidnap you; never, ever, ever,
get in the vehicle. NEVER, EVER, EVER.
You are better off to take a bullet in the head right there in the
parking lot than to get into the vehicle.
Again;
You are better off to take a bullet in the head right there in the
parking lot than to get into the vehicle.
If one does get into the vehicle the odds are astronomically against
them that they will ever be seen alive again.
Taking a bullet in the head there in a parking lot for others to
witness is better than the atrocities which will occur to the victim
with no one around.
Kick, scratch, claw, bite, scream, and do what ever it takes, but DO
NOT get into that vehicle.
DO NOT GET INTO THAT VEHICLE !

If they have a gun to your head, DO NOT GET INTO THE VEHICLE.
I can not impress this enough. Once you get into the vehicle, I can
assure you that you will not only be raped, but you will die a
violent death.
If you are in a public area such as a parking lot, side walk or
other public place, scream these five words;
I DONT KNOW THIS MAN!
You see, if you scream and or yell, others in the area may only
think it is a husband and wife fighting and do nothing about it. But
if someone is being groped and screams,
HELP!
I DONT KNOW THIS MAN!
HELP! I DONT KNOW THIS MAN! HELP! I DONT KNOW THIS MAN!
They are apt to draw more attention to themselves.
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Children should also be taught these important five words. If one
was to see an adult and child fighting they might presume that it is
the parent with a troubled child.
If the child screams, Help, I Dont Know This Man! it gives
the picture a whole new meaning.
Case History:
December 2002
Recently in Havelock North Carolina USA a clerk at a front desk in a
hotel was taken outside at gun point by a man. When the man attempted
to get the woman into the car she began to kick, scratch, scream,
bite and assault the thug.
She kicked, Scratched and Bit the man and was able to escape.
Three Cheers for Her.
Hip, Hip Hurray! Hip, Hip Hurray! Hip, Hip Hurray!
She is a very fortunate woman. She was lucky to keep her wits about
her when all was looking grim. She did EXACTELY what she was supposed
to do. She put up a fight all the way and she refused to get into the
vehicle. Pretty brave considering the big bad thug had a gun to her
head. Atta Girl!
Help Prevent Rape

Always know who you are with.
When going out on a date tell someone your attinary, where you are
going and when you expect to return.
When out at a bar or other place of entertainment never leave a
drink unattended. Ask a friend to watch it when you go to the rest
room or finish the drink and the proceed to the rest room.
If you are raped
If a woman (or Male) is raped, do not be ashamed or feel dirty, you
are not to blame. You are not to blame for any crime. The blame falls
upon the criminal period.
Many victims believe they will be ridiculed or shunned.
Anyone who is a victim of any crime should notify the proper
authorities immedietly.
Do not wash your clothes or take a shower. All the evidence one may
provide may help to get the creep off of the streets and help prevent
another person from being a victim.
I understand the rape kits and procedures appear to be demeaning and
embarrassing, they are not. The methods and proceedures are used in
order to help society.
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Self Defense Techniques

If You are grabbed from the back:
A Chicken Wing is when one bends their arm and slashing backward
uses the elbow against the attackers head. Preferably the ear.
You are grabbed from the front, say by the collar:

A Heel Stomp is when you stomp the heel of your foot down hard
atop the assailants foot, above the arch. There are many bones there
and I guarantee you will break some. And it will hurt them.
The heel of ones hand slammed up and into the attackers nose or
chin, may work.
And run.
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Town Census Fireman Maddisonville TN.
October 4, 1998
Case History:
I was working on my Encyclopedia Set on September 30, 1998 at seven
oclock in the evening and Liz was almost through cooking a late
dinner as a man walked by my office window through the bushes. It was
almost completely dark out at this time. He had not used the walk as
a normal human being would, he came through the bushes as an intruder
would. He appeared to have come from the neighbors yard.
There was a nock on the front door. Whos there? I asked.
There was a garbled mumbling. Again I asked whos their?. Town,
something he said. I went through the same thing last year and told
the census people to go away and would not answer any questions as I
would advise anyone. I foolishly opened the door. I knew better, yet
I still opened the door. I thought I would be nice and tell them how
many people lived here and then close the door. I was willing to
cooperate. I was weary as I opened the door. Yes I said.
I am (I didnt get his name). This is exactly why I do not even
usually allow this type of contact. I do not want the trash, AT ALL.
When one is caught off guard they tend to forget vital questions to
ask, they are in a sense confused. I usually, completely avoid this
type of contact at all costs. He showed me a clear Identification tag
which any five year old could create and produce on there computer.
The same ID badge that we use here for Global Security Specialists.
He asked me a question. I did not here him. I asked To whom are you
looking for? The man at the door said he was looking for Mr.
Brazatoni. Some name. It was not my name. I said, Sorry, wrong
party., and started to close the door. He said My information from
911 dispatch must be wrong. At this point it must be noted that I
should have slammed the door shut in his face and locked it. I
foolishly did not. I said 911 dispatch knows who lives here. You
should have the correct information.
He asked who are you? I said You should have the right
information. 911 knows who lives here. This man was unknowledgeable
of allot of security information.
He reminded me of a fortune teller, and what is your name?
Dont you know? you are the fortune teller.
He did not know, that 911 had been called by us over one hundred
times in regards to tire slashings, assaults etc... He was unaware
that when I called 911 using a Call Block 911 still asked me if I was
Mr. xxx by name Mr.%%&&#? I used this SPY (Pretext) name with the
phone company.
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It was not my real name. Although the phone company and government
knew by voice recognition who the subscriber to the phone line really
was, it made me feel better to have my Private Eye name as the
subscriber.
The 911 dispatch knew who it was when I called that time, Mr.%%&&#.
This man at my door had the completely wrong information.
He then got mad and said I am a FIREMAN and I need these questions
answered.
I was offended that he now would use a job title to solicit
information. the same way a MaClean uses there Police uniform.
If I didnt know better I would bow down to such an authority and
answer all questions asked of me.
I said Look. I asked you one simple question. To whom are you
looking for and you got the first most important question wrong. What
do you want me to think? You work for the government and you do not
even know who lives here. The Government knows who I am and where I
live and you do not have the right information.
He said I have a job to do and you should respect that.
I explained that I am a security specialist and I to have a job to
do and you should respect that.
As I closed the door he said angrily and with hostility in a
threatening manner I am going to come back in my Firemans uniform
and you will answer my questions.
My evening was ruined and I was very upset to have to deal with this
type of behavior and another uniformed animal threatening me. Of
course an animal from Madisonville TN.
I was unsure if he would come back and burn me out or what his
intentions were.
Several days later he returned in uniform. I presume that there were
many complaints.
There was an article in the paper about his antics and when he
returned he was in a marked car. He parked the vehicle in the middle
of the intersection. He parked out in the open for all to see and was
in uniform.
He Not only visited our house but every other house in the
neighborhood.
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5/27/2000
Channel 9 News Sidney Person said that a Tennessee Census taker Raped
a woman in (Dayton?) Tennessee. This is the very reason I felt the
way I did about the Madisonville Tennessee Fireman Census Person
Skulking through my Bushes.
* Personal Note for the Record.
I Live with a very beautiful Strawberry blonde (Liz).
She is a Looker.
They said that you do not have to let the Census Person into your
home.
I always tell Liz (And she does anyway) to always keep the doors
Locked. Never open the door, Speak through it.
Appalling, Ghastly and Reprehensible are the words used by Liz and I
in describing the deplorable actions of the Juarez Mexican
Authorities.
As of this date, Sunday, August 25, 2002 over two hundred (200)
Juarez Mexican women have disappeared in a three year period. The
women were raped, anally raped, tortured further. Their nipples were
bitten off as well as their genitilia. The women then had gasoline
poured over them and they were lit on fire. We pray they were dead by
this point.
Several women were alive for over fourteen days until their death.
One can only imagine.
Over a ton of womens clothing has been uncovered.
There are many more facts, videos, pictures and other evidence than
I could say here.
Many of the facts and testimonials are directed toward the Juarez
Mexican police.
Of course narco (narcotics) traficing and others are also suspected
of the crimes. Each blaming the other and making it appear as such.
I felt I owed their community some dignity as a fellow human being
so I am writing here. I am trying to convey to the world as to what
is going on out there in the real world.
The Juarez Mexican people need Security Consultation and
Application.
The donation of cameras for street corners and a community of people
to watch the monitors. They need Sound Security Consultation and
Advice.
The Juarez Mexican women are hens in the hen house. And are being
preyed upon by a; Fox, Bob Cat, Wolf, Cat and Bear at one time.
If you have a computer help them out. .com, .net, ...
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Firearms for the Citizen

Most citizens should arm themselves and or keep handguns in the
house.
The Constitution and Bill of Rights conveys this.
It is your Right to Bear Arms ( Bear = Obligation, Duty... ) as a
citizen of the United States of America. My Eighth Great Grandfather
George Clymer helped to create and sign the Declaration of
Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.
Thus, Clymers Freedom Publications.
If there are children around, be responsible. Keep handguns out of
reach and concealed from children. I would also recommend a trigger
lock for all of your firearms.
The major cause of child fatality due to firearms is from the lack
of responsibility on the parents behalf to properly teach the child
about the firearm, its uses, and dangers. To allow only the police
and or criminals to have handguns is absurd and foolish.
The Bad Guy or Bad Gal will acquire a weapon regardless of the
illegalities. Money is the object for a weapon and the money will be
stolen or acquired through stolen merchandise to procure that weapon
regardless. Anyone with a piece of tubing can make a gun.
Gun education is the key.
Proper firearm care, handling, and use there of, should be a
mandatory requisite to all children.
Law should be another mandatory subject. All children should be
taught the laws of their society.
The children today are not taught any laws and have no idea of what
society expects of them.
The children should be taught, starting with the law spitting on the
side walk, and or basic laws and the information expanded on through
the childs years of learning.
The Clymers believe in the Right to Bear Arms.
Why is it that we Clymers are not out shooting everyone in school?
I had a firearm as my father did, and as his father did, all before
the age of six years old.
This country was not only founded and created with this belief and
sound knowledge, but it was also put into writing for all to see.
Each Clymer explaining exactly what the Declaration of Independence
and Bill of Rights really mean. And to stand by these beliefs with
conviction.
After one is raped or attacked, to then rely upon another person
(the police) to do anything is crazy.
What will they do? Take notes?
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The Police get paid through your tax dollar whether anything is
accomplished or not.
And sadly it is now after the fact, the damage is already done.
Why even get to this point?
It is up to the individual to take precautions. Once a crime has
taken place, it is almost astronomical the case will be solved or
closed. I have seen more cases solved by angry and hurt individuals
than through the police and their methods or techniques.
Glorified insurance adjusters. It is my opinion and I am entitled.
You need to take responsibility for protecting yourself before a
crime occurs and reduce the odds of a crime happening to you.
I find it amazing that the person who is drunk, drives and kills
someone is not to blame for the crime.
The bartender is blamed; the town is blamed for not painting
brighter street lines, and the people in Spain who made the glass for
the bottle in which to put the liquor are blamed, etcetera. Everyone
else is to blame except the perpetrator themselves.
The same thing took place with the Columbine High School shooting in
Colorado. The youths who did the crime are to blame, not the parent.
Each individual is responsible for their own actions. Period.
If one wishes to charge a child with a crime, then so be it. One
child hurts and or kills another child.
If there had been multiple complaints about the rearing of the
children, then the parents should be charged with neglect.
But to blame the parents for the childs crime is saying the parents
should be Omni Present like God.
It is absurd.
My father told me that a child is just that, a child.
A child is not capable of making a rational decision. That is why
they are Under Age.
The child will not be of age until they reach Legal Age.
When the child reaches Legal Age they are now considered an adult.
Once an adult they can make rational decisions.
Oh sure, I am aware that there were signs of trouble every where at
Columbine High School Colorado.
Parents, teachers, students, friends, police, store keepers,
etcetera, all probably noticed something wrong and never did a thing.
Most people never do. They are lazy. They do not want to get
involved.
A lot of parents, should never have had children and are incompetent
and irresponsible in rearing them.
That should be a considered a crime.
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Firearm Facts
There are 700,000 Physicians in the United States.
There are 80 Million Gun Owners in the United States.
Accidental Deaths caused by Physicians per year: 120,000.
Accidental gun deaths per year: 1,500.
Accidental deaths per Physician: 0.171
Accidental deaths per gun owner: 0.0000188
Doctors are approximately 9,000 times more dangerous than gun

owners.
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P.E.S.T. Training
Dictionary Phrase:
Fire Extinguishers and Fire Egress Control Systems

Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set Dictionary
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Learn Not To Burn Part I

Fire Extinguisher Types
Type A:
For wood, cloth, paper, trash and other common materials. These
fires are put out by heat absorbing water or water based materials or
smothered by dry chemicals.
Type B:
For oil, gasoline, grease, paints and other flammable liquids. These
fires are put out by smothering, preventing the release of
combustible vapors, or stopping the combustion chain. Use Halon, dry
chemicals, carbon dioxide, or foam.
Type C:
For live electrical equipment. These fires are put out by the same
process as Type B, but the extinguishing material must be electrical
non- conductive.
Use Halon, dry chemicals, or carbon dioxide.
Type D:
For combustible metals such as magnesium. These fires must be put
out by heat absorption and smothering. Obtain specific information on
these requirements from your local fire department.
Combinations of the above letters indicates that the fire
extinguishers will put out more than one type of fire.
Class 1 A:
Will put out a stack of 50 burning sticks that are 20 inches long
each.
Class 1 B:
Will put out an area of burning Napha that is 2.5 square feet in
size.
Another number other than 1 indicates the extinguisher will put
out a fire that many times larger.
Example : 10 A will put out a fire ten times larger than 1 A .
If you purchase type ABC you should not have to worry about the fire
you are to fight.
Halon or Carbon Dioxide will not damage electronic equipment and
there is less of a mess.
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Foam is expensive and used on air craft fires.
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Emergencies
Getting Prepared
Be prepared to improvise and use what you have on hand to make it on
your own for at least three days, maybe longer. While there are many
things that might make you more comfortable, think first about fresh
water, food and clean air. Consider putting together two kits. In
one, put everything needed to stay where you are and make it on your
own. The other E Kit should be a lightweight, smaller version you can
take with you if you have to get away. You'll need a gallon of water
per person per day. Include in the kits canned and dried foods that
are easy to store and prepare. Powdered potatoes, powdered eggs,
pancake mix, instant soup mixes in pouches, all are great quick fix
foods. If you live in a cold weather climate, include warm clothes
and a sleeping bag for each member of the family. Remember to rely
only upon yourself. Begin being prepared by putting together an E Kit
of Emergency Supplies.
Start now by gathering basic emergency supplies

Basic Emergency Supplies
Flashlight
Battery-powered radio
Extra batteries
First aid kit
Toilet articles
Prescription medicines and other special things your family may
need
Knife
Rope
Fire Starting materials
Cooking Utensils
Map of the area for evacuation or for locating shelters
A whistle to signal for help
Moist towelettes
Also, include duct tape and heavyweight garbage bags or plastic
sheeting that can be used to seal windows and doors if you need
to create a barrier between yourself and any potential
contamination outside.
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Clothing and Bedding
If you live in a cold weather climate, you must think about warmth.
It is possible that the power will be out and you will not have heat.
Rethink your clothing and bedding supplies once a year to account for
growing children and other family changes.
Have at least one complete change of warm clothing and shoes per
person including:
A jacket or coat
Long pants
A long sleeve shirt
Sturdy shoes
A hat and gloves
A sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
Tools
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Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or a print

out of this information
Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils
Cash or traveler's checks, change
Non-electric can opener, utility knife
Paper towels
Fire extinguisher: small canister, ABC type
Tube tent
Pliers
Compass
Matches in a waterproof container
Aluminum foil
Plastic storage containers
Signal flare
Paper, pencil
Medicine dropper
Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water

Sanitation
Toilet paper, towelettes
Feminine supplies
Personal hygiene items
Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)

Plastic bucket with tight lid
Disinfectant
Household chlorine bleach
You can use bleach as a disinfectant (diluted nine parts water to

one part bleach), or in an emergency you can also use it to purify
water.
Use 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water.
Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
Important Family Documents

Keep copies of important family records such as insurance policies,
identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable
container.
Water & Food

One gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation.
Children, nursing mothers, and sick people may need more water. If
you live in a warm weather climate more water may be necessary. Store
water tightly in clean plastic containers such as soft drink bottles.
Keep at least a three-day supply of water per person.
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Food
Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.
Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking
and little or no water.
Pack a manual can opener and eating utensils.
Choose foods your family will eat.
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Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables

Protein or fruit bars
Dry cereal or granola
Peanut butter
Dried fruit
Nuts
Crackers
Canned juices
Non-perishable pasteurized milk
High energy foods
Vitamins
Food for infants
Comfort/stress foods

Many potential terrorist attacks could send tiny microscopic "junk"
into the air. Many of these materials can only hurt you if they get
into your body, so think about creating a barrier between yourself
and any contamination. It's smart to have something for each member
of the family that covers their mouth and nose.
Plan to use two to three layers of a cotton t-shirt, handkerchief or
towel. Or, consider filter masks, readily available in hardware
stores, which are rated based on how small a particle they filter. It
is very important that the mask or other material fit your face
snugly so that most of the air you breathe comes through the mask,
not around it. Do whatever you can to make the best fit possible for
children.
If There is an Explosion
Take shelter against your desk or a sturdy table.

Exit the building ASAP.
Do not use elevators.
Check for fire and other hazards.
Take your emergency supply kit if time allows.
If There is a Fire
Exit the building ASAP.
Crawl low if there is smoke
Use a wet cloth, if possible, to cover your nose and mouth.
Use the back of your hand to feel the upper, lower, and middle
parts of closed doors.
If the door is not hot, brace yourself against it and open
slowly.
If the door is hot, do not open it. Look for another way out.
Do not use elevators
If you catch fire, do not run. Stop-drop-and-roll to put out the
fire.
If you are at home, go to a previously designated meeting place.
Account for your family members and carefully supervise small
children.
Never go back into a burning building.
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If You Are Trapped in Debris
If possible, use a flashlight to signal your location to

rescuers.
Avoid unnecessary movement so that you don't kick up dust.
Cover your nose and mouth with anything you have on hand.
(Dense-weave cotton material can act as a good filter. Try to
breathe through the material.)
Tap on a pipe or wall so that rescuers can hear where you are.
If possible, use a whistle to signal rescuers.
Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause a person to inhale

dangerous amounts of dust.
----------------------------------------------Clean Air
Many potential terrorist attacks could send tiny microscopic "junk"
into the air. For example, an explosion may release very fine debris
that can cause lung damage. A biological attack may release germs
that can make you sick if inhaled or absorbed through open cuts. Many
of these agents can only hurt you if they get into your body, so
think about creating a barrier between yourself and any
contamination.
Nose and Mouth Protection

Face masks or dense-weave cotton material, that snugly covers your
nose and mouth and is specifically fit for each member of the family.
Do whatever you can to make the best fit possible for children.
Be prepared to improvise with what you have on hand to protect your
nose, mouth, eyes and cuts in your skin. Anything that fits snugly
over your nose and mouth, including any dense-weave cotton material,
can help filter contaminants in an emergency. It is very important
that most of the air you breathe comes through the mask or cloth, not
around it. Do whatever you can to make the best fit possible for
children. There are also a variety of face masks readily available in
hardware stores that are rated based on how small a particle they can
filter in an industrial setting.
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Given the different types of attacks that could occur, there is not
one solution for masking. For instance, simple cloth face masks can
filter some of the airborne "junk" or germs you might breathe into
your body, but will probably not protect you from chemical gases.
Still, something over your nose and mouth in an emergency is better
than nothing. Limiting how much "junk" gets into your body may impact
whether or not you get sick or develop disease.
Other Barriers
Heavyweight plastic garbage bags or plastic sheeting

Duct tape
Scissors
There are circumstances when staying put and creating a barrier

between yourself and potentially contaminated air outside, a process
known as "shelter-in-place," is a matter of survival. You can use
these things to tape up windows, doors and air vents if you need to
seal off a room from outside contamination. Consider precutting and
labeling these materials. Anything you can do in advance will save
time when it counts.
Use available information to assess the situation. If you see large
amounts of debris in the air, or if local authorities say the air is
badly contaminated, you can use these things to tape up windows,
doors and air vents if you need to seal off a room. Read more:
Deciding to Stay or Go.
HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air Filtration) Filter Fans

Once you have sealed a room with plastic sheeting and duct tape you
may have created a better barrier between you and any contaminants
that may be outside. However, no seal is perfect and some leakage is
likely. In addition to which, you may find yourself in a space that
is already contaminated to some degree.
Consider a portable air purifier, with a HEPA filter, to help remove
contaminants from the room where you are sheltering. These highly
efficient filters have small sieves that can capture very tiny
particles, including some biological agents. Once trapped within a
HEPA filter contaminants cannot get into your body and make you sick.
While these filters are excellent at filtering dander, dust, molds,
smoke, biological agents and other contaminants, they will not stop
chemical gases.
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Some people, particularly those with severe allergies and asthma,
use HEPA filters in masks, portable air purifiers as well as in
larger home or industrial models to continuously filter the air.
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Terrorist Glossary
Anthrax (Terrorist) - A non-contagious potentially fatal disease
caused by breathing, eating or absorbing through cuts in the skin
bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis.
Biological Attack (Terrorist) - The deliberate release of germs or
other biological substances that can make you sick.
Chemical Attack (Terrorist) - The deliberate release of a toxic gas,
liquid or solid that can poison people and the environment.
"Dirty Bomb"(Terrorist) - The use of common explosives to spread
radioactive materials over a targeted area. Also known as a radiation
attack, a "dirty bomb" is not a nuclear blast, but rather an
explosion with localized radioactive contamination.
Evacuation (Terrorist) - The process of leaving a potentially
dangerous area.
Nuclear Blast (Terrorist) - An explosion with intense light and heat,
a damaging pressure wave and widespread radioactive material that can
contaminate the air, water and ground surfaces for miles around.
Potassium Iodide (Terrorist) - Potassium Iodide has been approved by
the FDA as a nonprescription drug for use as a "blocking agent" to
prevent the human thyroid gland from absorbing radioactive iodine.
Radiation Threat (Terrorist) - The use of common explosives to spread
radioactive materials over a targeted area. Also known as a "dirty
bomb," a radiation threat is not a nuclear blast, but rather an
explosion with localized radioactive contamination.
"Shelter-in-Place" (Terrorist) - The process of staying where you are
and taking shelter, rather than trying to evacuate.
Smallpox Virus (Terrorist) - A serious, contagious, and sometimes
fatal infectious disease. There is no specific treatment for smallpox
disease, and the only prevention is vaccination. The name smallpox is
derived from the Latin word for "spotted" and refers to the raised
bumps that appear on the face and body of an infected person.
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Syrup of Ipecac (Terrorist) - A medicine used to induce vomiting in
the case of accidental poisoning. Use syrup of Ipecac only under the
instruction of poison control authorities because some poisons can
cause more damage by being vomited.
Thyroid Gland (Terrorist) - A butterfly shaped gland that lies across
the base of the neck in front of the windpipe that produces thyroid
hormone.
Morse Code
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C
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E
F
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More Morse Code

Error ........
Hyphen
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End Xmit -./ -..-.

( parenthesis ) -.--.. Period .-.-.-quote .-..-.
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Semicolon -.-.-.
Wait .-...
Break -...:Colon ---...
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End Wrk ...-.-
Morse Code Numeral

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P.E.S.T. Training
Dictionary Phrase:
Master Keying and Interchangeable Core / IC

Master locksmith security encyclopedias set dictionary
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Master Key Systems
We will start with a brief vocabulary of the phrase Master Key. The
following interpretations are taken from the Master Locksmith
Security Encyclopedia Set Dictionary.
Bitting Array ( Lock ) - 1 ) the arraignment of working cuts on a

correctly cut Key. 2 ) Sequence.
Bittings Chart ( Lock ) - this refers to the chart used when master
Keying. The chart is generated in a logical and theoretical sequence.
A Bittings Chart is a list of all the Keys that work in a particular
Key system. The pinning and bitting arrays needed are listed and
sometimes the quantity of materials needed are listed as well.
See Pinning Needs.
Master Key ( Lock ) - 1 ) a Key with the bitting arranged to operate
two or more Locks of different changes in a group, each Lock being
also operated by its own individual or change Key.
See Keying.
Master Key Changes ( Lock ) -the number of different usable change
Keys available under a given master Key.
Master Key Chart ( Lock ) - See Bittings Charts.
Master Key Program ( Lock ) - this is a computer program for master
Keying. With simple data insertions a master Key system may be
produced within seconds.
Master Key Progression ( Lock ) - this is a systematic method of
progressing a master Key. Possibly through the use of a chart or
formula.
See Progression.
Master Key System ( Lock ) - a Keying arraignment with two or more
levels of master Keying.
Master Keyed ( Lock ) - a group of cylinders that are or are about to
be Keyed so that each operates by its own Key and that the entire
group is operated by one Key. A (Master Key).
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Master Keyed Lock ( Lock ) - a Lock that has been furnished in a
group, each Lock being operated by its own individual or change Key,
and all Locks in the group being operated by a single master Key.
Master Keyed Only ( Lock ) - a Lock that has been Keyed so that only
the master Key from a master Key system will operate the Lock.
Master Keying ( Lock ) - the process of setting up the Key changes
in a group or series of Locks in a master Key system.
TMK
Group
Vertical
Block
Change
Change
Change
Change
Block
Change
Change
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Attitude and Positive Ethics
To work with Master Keying you must first have an understanding of
Basic Lock operation.
A Bittings Chart is required in order to have a logical sequence of
generated Keys.
Because of todays technology this is usually computer generated.
Master Key Systems may be designed by hand however; the time
involved may be extensive and Ghost Keys and other such undesirable
Keys may also be present.
What is a Bittings Chart you ask?
A Bittings Chart is a list of all the Keys that work in a particular
Key system. The Pinning and Bitting Arrays needed are listed and
sometimes the quantity of materials needed in order to Pin Up a Lock
are listed as well.
My choice is a computer generated Bittings Chart.
The computer generates the Master Chart or Bittings Chart in a short
time (seconds) while eliminating unwanted Keys. Ghost Keys.
The Bittings Chart is very important and must be kept for future
reference.
Many Locksmiths, almost all Locksmiths, keep this Bittings Chart
after performing the work for a Client.
The Client having paid for the Security System is then short
changed.
The Locksmith should inform the Client from the beginning that any
and all work to be performed on this Security System now and in the
future will utilize this Bittings Chart. The Client should have the
option of retaining the Bittings Chart in their records or grant
custody of such Security records to the Locksmith.
Example:
It is the same principle as an Alarm Installer keeping a
Dealer/Installer Lock Out Code for an Alarm Panel install.
Perhaps the Alarm Installer may not inform the purchaser that a
certain security Panel may only receive and send information to only
certain other types of equipment. Or neglect to inform the Client
that a certain special Key is needed to perform work on the unit. All
of these forms of conduct are what I call Negative Ethics.
Many Locksmiths are afraid the Client will call someone else and
thus retain the Bittings Chart deceitfully.
The Locksmith is unreliable or incompetent or even has an
inferiority complex and keeps the Bittings Chart for them self. This
is theft.
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The odds of the Locksmith ever responding again or being available
to the Client are slim, if at all.
A majority of Locksmiths only perform hit and run type work.
But the Locksmiths always seem to retain the Bittings Chart as a
sort of;
I will fix you and whoever you call next time attitude.
I never understood why. Most Locksmiths seem to do it.
I personally inform the client I have created such a chart and offer
to sell the chart to them or it will remain in my custody.
I explain how important the chart is and with out it the client is
pretty much sunk. It is a must have. I explain the entire program and
how the next Locksmith will have to start over again.
If one is a competent enough Locksmith and wishes to indulge and
take the Locksmith thing to another level they can do so by DePinning the lock and through the use of a micrometer, mic each Pin
and Pin Stack of a lock. This De-Coding must be done to several locks
in the system and it is possible to De-Code and decipher the system.
The Locksmith at this point is good, very good and should not be
reckoned with.
And I salute You.
The client can purchase the Bittings Chart from me, the fee is $200.
Usually most clients will tell me to hold the chart and for me to
keep it secure. So I do retain the chart, it is mine.
The Client is purchasing the, Pinning, the Hardware, the service
etc, from me. The Chart, I own.
Case History
We had performed Locksmith / Security work for a Client National
Seating (a subsidiary of grey Hound Bus)in Tennessee. We had
installed and repaired Fire Doors, Deadbolts, Knobs etc... Including
a Master Key System. They Loved it. Before installing the Master Key
System we informed them of Bittings Charts.
When I vacated Tennessee and moved to North Carolina 2000, I called
National Seating (a subsidiary of grey Hound Bus) and informed them
of my move out of state. Two years previously I had informed them of
the importance of the Master Key Bittings Chart. I reminded National
of the charts importance.
I offered the Master Keying Bittings Chart for $250.00.
I informed National Seating we would offer thirty days to make a
decision and then at that time we would shred the documents for
security reasons.
Sold!
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$250 Bucks! American. Plus the thousands of dollars worth of work I
had performed thanks to My Bittings Chart.
Please be aware one can not try to snag $250 bucks when they want.
The Security Person first must have explained to the client about
the chart and offered the opportunity for the client to purchase and
acquire this document.
Our Discussion Master Keying

Appropriate Key Blanks for the Locks to be Master Keyed. Preferably
Do Not Duplicate. DND.
Several Locks of the same brand and Keyway to be Master Keyed.
Bittings Chart.
Pin Kit with Master Pins, Tweezers, Plug Follower.
Equipment necessary to generate Keys by Code.
Stamp Set including letters and numbers.
Small peening hammer.
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Master Keying and Master Pins

Lets Review
(taken from Basic Lock)
Pin Stacks may have more than just a top and Bottom Pin. As in
Master Keying, another Pin is added to the Pin Stack.
Master Pins are much smaller than Top Pins, but are similar in
shape. This Pin is flat on both ends. It is not rounded or pointed on
one end as the Bottom Pin is.
A Master Pin is added to the Pin Stack when one is Master Keying.
Master Keying is basically having different Cut Keys each operating
their own individual Lock in that group. This single Pass Key or
Change Key could only Unlock its own individual Lock.
Each single Pass Key could not operate any other Lock.
Yet, one Key, the Master Key will open ALL of the Locks in that
group.
When Master Keying is performed correctly, you might have a Master
Key that would Un-Lock every Lock in a group of twenty Locks. You
might have four of these twenty Lock groups each with a Master Key
only capable of opening the Locks in its own group of twenty Locks
and yet a Great Grand Master capable of opening all of the Locks in
All of the four, twenty Lock, Master Keyed groups. Adding more groups
and more Masters and Grand Masters and thus adding Great Great Grand
Masters and so on.
Such may be the case in a chain of stores.
Thus the phrase Master Keying or Master Keyed.
When a Master Pin is added to the Pin Stack, the added length to the
original Top Pin and Bottom Pin, must be accounted for and eliminated
to the total Pin Stack. You are gradually filling up the Pin Chamber.
This being the case a Key with shallow Cuts may not be able to enter
the Lock. There would be no room to push the Pin Stack up into.
The Pin Stack Height is eliminated through the use of a smaller
Bottom Pin and smaller Top Pin.
That is when calculations and or a Master Key Computer program come
in.
Lets move on.
The Master Pin or Master Pins are Sandwiched between the Bottom
Pin and the Top Pin. This creates an extra Shear Line or Shear Lines
and thus it is technically easier to Pick the Lock.
This extra Shear Line now increases the number of Keys that may
operate this Lock.
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There may be as little as one Master Pin in the Lock to as many as
several Master Pins in several Chambers of the Lock. I have seen
Locks that possessed several Master Pins in each Pin Chamber.
Each time a Master Pin is added it multiplies the number of Keys
capable of Un-Locking the Lock.
Thus lowering the Security somewhat.
This WILL drastically reduce the Security of the Lock and make it
easier to compromise.
Not only will it possibly Pick easier, but a Key that does not
belong to that group may actually
Work the Lock by Jiggling the Key. As if using Jiggle Keys.
Please be advised that the lesson here is to guide you on the use
and creation of a Master Key System.
This is by no way a complete tutorial, this lesson is only an
outline. Without getting ones hands physically involved with the
Master Keying it is difficult for me to be sure that you even
understand this very brief discussion.
Complete Master Pinning books are available and are suggested
reading. Master Keying may be considered an entire Locksmith /
Security field in itself.
Below is a view of a Pin Stack and a Master Pin has been added.
a Cap retains all
a Spring / long or short
a Top Pin to
Manufacturers
Specifications
Shear Line
Shear Line
a Master Pin to
Manufacturers
Specifications and
Pinning Chart
a Bottom Pin to
Manufacturers
Specifications
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* Note - the addition of the Master Pin creates another Shear Line or
Shear Lines and thus permits keys cut to different specifications to
work the Lock. It may reduce the Security as well with the addition
of the extra shear line or lines.
The Bittings Chart Generation

Single Step Progression is one procedure of Master Key generation.
There are several other ways.
For discussion we will be utilizing the Two Step Progression method.
We will be using a computer generated Bittings Chart in order to
expedite the Master Keying lesson. It must be understood that
extended learning may go into the creation of the Master Key charts
themselves.
If written by hand it could take quite some time to generate a
Bittings Chart.
I strongly recommend a computer generated Master Key Chart or a
Bittings Chart.
The Bittings Chart begins with a Theoretical Master Key ,
abbreviated TMK.
Every Master Key System is different and any numbers may be chosen
and used when generating the Master Key System.
Usually an odd / even number sequence or even / odd sequence is
chosen.
odd, even, odd, even, odd or even, odd, even, odd, even. And one
must keep in mind the Macs.
We will say for our discussion that we will be using Schlage
Keyways.
SC1 / Five Pin Locks.
Lets say the number we will use for our Theoretical Master Key is
4 3 2 5 4
The sequence we have chosen is; even, odd, even, odd, even.
The computer program generates our Bittings Chart.
This Key 4 3 2 5 4 is now Cut by Code and stamped TMK ( Theoretical
Master Key ) .
The number of Locks this Key will open is 418 . This is the most
powerful Key in our Master Key System.
Remember this pertains only to the system which we are creating
here.
This Key will operate any Lock in the entire Keying System.
The next Keys with the most power are the Base Master Keys.
The Base Master Key (stamped A) will open any Locks that are
designated under that particular Base Master. A Base Master will only
open Locks in its own Base and Page. It will not open any other Locks
in the system.
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Master Key Designation
Qty / (Locks this Key operates)
Bitting
ID
Theoretical Master Key ....................TMK..43254......

The bold areas designated to the left will be our areas of study.
TMK
Base
Page
Page
Base
Page
Page
Page
Base
QTY / 418
A........ 71
Master......................................03254......
AA....... 31
Master (1) .................................01254......
AB....... 40
Master (2)..................................05254......
B........ 104
Master......................................23254.......
BA....... 31 ..............21254.......
Master (5)...................
BB....... 40
Master (6) .................................25254.......
BC....... 33
Master (7) .................................27254.......
C........ 137
Master......................................
Out of our system of 418 Locks, our first Base Master Key (A) will
open 71 Locks.
Our second Base Master Key (stamped B) will open 104 Locks.
The third Base Master (stamped C) Key operates 137 Locks.
The fourth Base Master (not printed) (stamped D) Key operates 106
Locks.
The numbers total 418 Locks.
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The bold areas designated to the left will be our areas of study.
Theoretical Master Key ....................TMK..43254......

TMK
Base
Page
Page
Base
Page
Page
Page
Base
418
A........71
Master.........................................03254......
AA...... 31
Master (1).....................................01254......
AB..... 40
Master (2).....................................05254......
B........104
Master.........................................23254.......
BA...... 31.................21254.......
Master (5)...................
BB...... 40
Master (6).....................................25254.......
BC...... 33
Master (7).....................................27254.......
C........137
Master.........................................
Please be aware that in any Master Key System there may be more or
less base stations and more or less pages.
The first Base Master (A) has two sub-sections under its control and
these two sections are called Page Master.
Page Master one (stamped AA) and Page Master two (stamped AB).
Page Master one has 31 Locks in its section.
Page Master two has 40 Locks in its section.
The total of Locks in Base Master one (A) is 71.
The second Base Master (stamped B) has three sub-sections under its
control and these three sections are called Page Masters.
Page Master five (stamped BA) contains 31 Locks.
Page Master six (stamped BB) contains 40 Locks.
Page Master seven (stamped BC) contains 33 Locks.
The total of 104 Locks found in Base Master two.
There is another Base Master (stamped C) and Page Masters also under
it and so on. The chart continues.
Under each Page Master may be found the list of individual numbered
Locks which refer to that Page Master.
We will be working with : Base Master one (A) , and Page Master one
and Page Master two.
*Please make note that a Page Master has nothing to do with a piece
of paper. It could take many pieces of paper to create one Page
Master list.
In the physical Security System that we have been creating we will
find that there are 31 Locks under Page Master one.
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Change Key Chart / Page Master One
Key Key ID
Page
Bitting
Vert
Block
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
1
1
2
1
3
1
4 ...1.....
5
1
6 ...1.....
7
1
8
1
9
1
10
1
11
1
12
1
13
1
14
1
15
1
16
1
17
1
18
1
19
1
20
1
21
1
22
1
23
1
24
1
25
1
26
1
27
1
28
1
29
1
30
1
31
1
01010
01054
01014
01012
01016
01030 ......01034........
01032
01036 ........ .........

01038
01410
01454
01414
01412
01416
01430
01434
01432
01436
01438
01472
01474
01476
01478
01496
01494
01498
01610
01654
01614
01612
01616
01630
01634
01632
01636
01638
01672
01674
01676
01678
01696
01694
01698
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
AB
AB
AB
AB
AB
AB
AB
AB
AB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
05010
05054
05014
05012
05016 ....... ..........

05030
05034
05032
05036 ....... ..........

05038
05072
05454
05414
05076
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2
2
...2.....
2
2
...2.....
2
2
2
We are in
base one and
located on
page one
The areas
which we wish
to control are
designated by
the arrow.
We are in
base one and
located on
Page two.

The Bitting, the Vert, and the Block each are individual Keys.
The Bitting will only open that individual Lock.
The Vertical is another Key with power and it will open any Lock in
that Vertical group to the next Vert number and of course only in
that page. The Vertical Key will also open any Locks that fall under
its Block to the next Vertical in that page.
In other words, the AA - 1 Key cut to the Vert at (01054) will open
any and all Locks that fall between and inclusive of AA - 1, AA - 2,
AA - 3, AA - 4, AA - 5, AA - 6, AA - 7. That includes the Block for
those same Key ID numbers (01014), (01034) and any Block Locks they
include.
If we look at the Lock #4 stamped AA - 4 and read across to the
Block we will find the AA - 4 Key ID is Bitted to 01030.
This single Key will only open this Lock. However; if we continue to
look across toward the Block we will see a Key Bitted 01034 at the
Block. This Key Bitted to 01034 will not only open itself (the AA 4), but it will also open the next three Locks which fall under its
Block. AA - 5, AA - 6, AA - 7 .
The single Key which is cut at AA - 6 (01036) will only work that
individual AA 6 Lock. However; our AA - 4 Key (01034) for the
Block will open the AA - 6 Lock also. It falls under the Block
control
The Vertical Key AA - 1 (01054) will open any Lock in that Vertical
group including any Locks in the Block sections. Until the next
Vertical.
However, our AA - 1 Key cut to a Bitting of 01010 will only open
that one Lock. So you see that the Key stamped AA - 1 cut to
different Bittings may open one or many Locks, depending on the cuts
made on that Key.
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Change Key chart
Key Key ID
Page
Bitting
Vert
Block
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
1
1
2
1
3
1
4 ...1.....
5
1
6 ...1.....
7
1
8
1
9
1
10
1
11
1
12
1
01010
01054
01014
01012
01016
01030................01034
01032
01036..................
01038
01410
01454
01414
01412
01416
01430
01434
01432
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
AB
AB
AB
AB
AB
AB
AB
AB
AB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
05010
05054
05014
05012
05016..................
05030
05034
05032
05036..................
05038
05072
05454
05414
05076
2
2
...2.....
2
2
...2.....
2
2
2
We are in
base one and
located on
page one.
The areas
which we wish
to control
are
designated by
the arrow.
We are in
base one and
located on
Page two.
We then start the process again with AA - 8.

AA - 8 (01410) will only open that Lock. AA - 8 (01454) will control
the entire Vertical for that section and AA - 8 (01414) will operate
the Locks under that Block (AA - 8, AA - 9, AA - 10).
Remember, the Vertical section includes all of the Locks in that
Verticals Block, until the next Vertical.
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Pinning Chart
This is the pinning chart for our system. The arrows designate the
areas which we wish to control. This chart designates the pinning of
the Locks.
Key ID Page
Bitting
Bottom Pin
Master Pin Drivers (Top
Pin)
1 AA - 1
1
01010
01010
42244
MMLMM
2 AA - 2
1
01012
01012
42242
MMLMM
3 AA - 3
1
01016
01014
42242
MMLMM
4 AA - 4 ..1 ...01030
01030 ........42224......... MMLMM
5 AA - 5
1
01032
01032
42222
MMLMM
6 AA - 6 ..1 ...01036
01034 ........42222......... MMLMM
7 AA - 7
1
01038
01034
42224
MMLMS
8 AA - 8
1
01410
01210
42244
MMMMM
9 AA - 9
1
01412
01212
42242
MMMMM
10 AA - 10 1
01416
01214
42242
MMMMM
11 AA - 11 1
01430
01230
42224
MMMMM
12 AA - 12 1
01432
01232
42222
MMMMM
13 AA - 13 1
01436
01234
42222
MMMMM
14 AA - 14 1
01438
01234
42224
MMMMS
15 AA - 15 1
01472
01252
42222
MMMSM
16 AA - 16 1
01476
01254
42222
MMMSM
17 AA - 17 1
01478
01254
42224
MMMSS
18 AA - 18 1
01496
01254
42242
MMMSM
19 AA - 19 1
01498
0125
42244
MMMSS
20 AA - 20 1
01610
01210
42444
MMMMM
21 AA - 21 1
01612
01212
42442
MMMMM
22 AA - 22 1
01616
01214
42442
MMMMM
23 AA - 23 1
01630
01230
42424
MMMMM
24 AA - 24 1
01632
01232
42422
MMMMM
25 AA - 25 1
01636
01234
42422
MMMMM
26 AA - 26 1
01638
01234
42424
MMMMS
27 AA - 27 1
01672
01252
42422
MMMSM
28 AA - 28 1
01676
01254
42422
MMMSM
29 AA - 29 1
01678
01254
42424
MMMSS
30 AA - 30 1
01696
01254
42442
MMMSM
31 AA - 31 1
01698
01254
42444
MMMSS
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
AB
AB
AB
AB
AB
AB
AB
AB
AB
1
2
05010
03010
42244
2
2
05012
03012
42242
3 ..2 ...05016
03014 ........42242.........
4
2
05030
03030
42224
5
2
05032
03032
42222
6 ..2 ...05036
03034 ........42222.........
7
2
05038
03034
42224
8
2
05072
03210
42244
9
2
05076
03212
42242
We are in base one and located on Page two.
MMLMM
MMLMM
MMLMM
MMLMM
MMLMM
MMLMM
MMLMS
MMMMM
MMMMM
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By following the pinning chart and cutting the correct Vertical,
Block and single Keys, you should be all set. Use basic pinning
technique. The only change is the addition of the master pin.
Bottom pin, master pin, top pin.
Take your time when laying the system out.
I usually have the Client write a list of all of the user names on a
piece of paper, a list. I then have them write down after each
persons name where that individual may have access to. A closet,
front door, Janes desk etc...
I then cross reference each user working with my Keying chart.
You might find it helpful to put a piece of masking tape on each
closet, door etc. At the site, with the designated symbol AA - 4, AA
- 5 .
In this manner it may be easier in placing the actual Locks at the
site.
You may have more than one Lock assigned to a Key id.
For instance, several utility closets may be assigned and pinned to
one ID such as AA - 4. Or any ID you wish.
Stamp the Keys with their correct ID.
Only give
designated
It is all
areas.
The owner
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the Keys to the person who hired you unless you are
to do something else with the cut Keys.
right for an employee to have several Keys to different
usually only wants one Key, or the fewer the better.

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Levels of Master Keying
The divisions of a master Key system into hierarchies of access.
Two Level Master Key System
LEVEL OF KEYING
KEY NAME
ABBREVIATION
KEY SYMBOL
LEVEL II
LEVEL I
MASTER KEY
CHANGE KEY
MK
CK
AA
1AA, 2AA, ETC...
Three Level Master Key System

LEVEL OF KEYING
KEY NAME
ABBREVIATION
KEY SYMBOL
LEVEL III
LEVEL II
LEVEL I
GRAND MASTER KEY

MASTER KEY
CHANGE KEY
GMK
MK
CK
A
AA, AB, ETC...
AA1, AA2, ETC...
Four Level Master Key System

LEVEL OF KEYING
KEY NAME
ABBREVIATION
KEY SYMBOL
LEVEL IV
LEVEL III
LEVEL II
LEVEL I
GREAT GRAND MASTER KEY

GRAND MASTER KEY
MASTER KEY
CHANGE KEY
GGMK
GMK
MK
CK
GGMK
A, B, ETC.
AA, AB, ETC.
AA1, AA2, ETC.
Five Level Master Key System

LEVEL OF
KEYING
LEVEL V
LEVEL IV
LEVEL III
LEVEL II
LEVEL I
KEY NAME
ABBREVIATION
KEY SYMBOL
GREAT GREAT GRAND MASTER KEY

GRAND MASTER KEY
MASTER KEY
CHANGE KEY
GGGMK
GGMK
GMK
MK
CK
GGMK
A, B, ETC.
AA, AB, ETC.
AA1, AA2, ETC.
Six Level Master Key System

LEVEL OF
KEYING
LEVEL VI
LEVEL V
LEVEL IV
LEVEL III
LEVEL II
LEVEL I
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KEY NAME
GREAT GREAT GRAND MASTER KEY
GRAND MASTER KEY
MASTER KEY
SUB MASTER KEY
CHANGE KEY
ABBREVIATION
GGGMK
GGMK
GMK
MK
SMK
CK
KEY SYMBOL
GGGMK
A, B, ETC.
AA, AB, ETC.
AAA, AAAB ETC.
AAAA, AAAB ETC.
AAAA1, AAAA2, ETC.

Extensive study may go into this area of Locksmith security work.
I suggest further study for those who wish to indulge deeper.
Have faith in yourselves and the work you perform. I do.
Master Keying and set up
The first thing is to find out who needs to gain access to what
doors and at what particular times.
One might want to start with the cleaning crew and or janitors.
The utilities such as; telephone, electric, gas, etc, would be
considered next. This Key can be a separate sub Key because those who
work on these systems do not usually belong to the organization
performing the Master Keying.
Stamps and stamping the Keys

Stamping the Keys for identification.
The correct stamping placed upon a master Key or Grand Master Key
may allow a master Key system to be decoded and taken over.
The GMK (Grand Master Key) if marked as such may be de-coded and the
system broken. My computer master Key system program could do it in
about three seconds.
Just enter the depths of cut and how many pin stacks, press f10 and
your done.
If the GMK was not marked, the investigator would not know where in
any system that it fell into.
Decoding a master Keyed Lock would always be a method of trying to
overcome the secrets of that particular Security System.
The bottom pins as well as the master wafers would have to be decoded in order to try an attempt a take over.
Any Key that is marked correctly and is identifiable diminishes the
systems security.
I learned through experience that the correct way to stamp the Keys
is by the correct system numbers and or letters. And I did it this
way for many, many years, until I realized that I was dealing with
thieves.
Yes, it is actually a mathematical system combined with mechanics
and is used in this particular instance to Lock and or un-lock a
door or doors in a logical format.
Except, we are dealing with pirates on both sides of the door.
First, there are the bad guys and bad gals.
Second, the ones who want the work done sometimes do not pay their
bills. It gives one leverage.
Third, one can always sell the master Key system rights later.
I would think to anyone. Thats right. They sell ones bills to
another credit collector.
If I saw a nice looking babe; I too, could purchase her bill in
order that the young lady, owes me.
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Withholding the Master Key Systems Chart
Similar to an alarm system and the installer code.
The numbering was created in, and remains in, my computer.
Key Sections
A Key Section ads some degree of additional security.
Key Section ( Lock ) - the cross sectional shape of the blade of a
key blank, made up of ridges, or lands and grooves.
Sectional Keys are shown here. What this does is, it allow us to
insert specific cut keys only into specific Key Ways.
The diagrams show what keys operate what locks. Now if we were to ad
Master Keying on top of this, wow!
Yale and other companies have a vast array of cross sectional key
ways. Thus allowing a great degree of security when offering total
security.
Look at the Cross Sections and you will see the vast array of
configurations.
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Schlage
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Sargent
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Sargent
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The Interchangeable Core / IC

The Interchangeable Core is as vast as any field of Locksmith
Security could be.
An entire lifes time could be devoted to working with it and
applying its lessons. There are many methods of study on the subject
of Interchangeable Core, and I suggest anyone interested in the field
of I.C. to continue with further reading and application.
You should posses a basic knowledge of : Master keying if you plan
to pursue I.C. .
The most commonly used system is the A-2 system.
The I.C. Was invented to improve the Security of buildings and have
quick Re-Keying capabilities should the need arise.
Having to wait for the locksmith can sometimes take days.
Or so they say. I always responded within hours, if not shorter
periods of time when called upon.
The average person without any lock experience can Rekey a lock in
seconds using a prepared Interchangeable Core system.
Hotel, motel, industry, schools, government, chain stores etc... Are
all applications for the I.C. .
IC systems are set up pretty much in the same way as a Master Key
System with one exception. The Plug or Core may be removed and used
in another lock by the use of a Control key.
The addition of a control pin in our pin stack allows us to use a
control key. Of course with additional lock parts as well.
Once you understand the Master Key aspects the IC will be a synch.
The IC core is built as one piece and is not made to be worked on
other than Rekeying it.
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Over View
A Control Key or Core Key is inserted into the Cylinder to be

removed. The Control Key is then turned 45 degrees to the left
(Counterclockwise). In this position the Control Lug is now freeing
the Core (I.C.) for removal from the Shell.
The I.C. is then pulled out of the shell by the Control Key. Once
the I.C. is in hand, the Control Key is then turned back to the
original position that it was inserted into the Core and the
Control Key removed.
The Control Key is then inserted into the new Core to be used and
the Control Key is turned to the right (Counterclockwise) 45
degrees in order to retract the Control Lug. The new Core is
inserted into the Mortise Cylinder I.C. Shell or other I.C.
Hardware. The key is turned back to the original position that it
was inserted into the core. In this position the Control Lug is
locking the new Core into the Shell.
The Control Key is now removed.
The entire operation takes less than

thirty seconds to complete.
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I.C. Facts and Facts are Facts
Note Notch at Tip

of Key
The Interchangeable Core key is Gauged From Tip to Bow.
The number of 23 is used for the Pin Stack total.

I.C. 23
The total Pin Stack length is around .397 inch. ( .400 )
There are 18 different length Master Pins, Control Pins, and Top
Pins.
All pins use .0125 inch depth increment.
Diameter of all pins .108
*All chambers must contain; Bottom Pin, Control Pin, Top Pin, and
Spring.
A Chamber that is used for Master Key Progression will contain a

Master Pin between the Bottom Pin and the Control Pin.
A Pin Chamber should not contain more than four pins.
There are five, six, and seven pin Interchangeable Cores.
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Picture This IC
A Close look at a Six Pin Interchangeable Core
Spring Caps
Driver Springs
Top Pins
Control Pins
Master Pins
Bottom Pins
Disc
Key Stop
Control
Sleeve
Shell
Plug
Drawing Courtesy of John Clymer II
A five pin (Shell) will only accept a Five Pin Core.
Like wise a seven pin Shell will only accept a Seven Pin Core.
The Interchangeable Core has two different Shear Lines.
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The Operating Shear Line
The Control Shear Line
The Operating Shear Line is the same as any Pin Cylinder.

The correct operating key, Master Key or Change Key will raise the
pins to the correct Shear Line. The plug and the Control Sleeve when
aligned, permit the plug to rotate within the sleeve.
The Control Shear Line is between the top of the
Control Sleeve and the Core Shell.
The only key that will raise the Pin Stacks to allow the Control
Sleeve to rotate is the Control Key .
Turning the Correct Control Key in the Core will rotate the Control
Sleeve turning the Control Lug into the slot in the I.C. And permit
the core to be removed from the shell.
When working with I.C., Remember that the Pin Stack total Should be
23.
The Driver, Control Pin, Master Pin and Bottom Pin should total 23
when the sums are calculated in a specific combination together.
If you know what the Control Key Cuts are, you also know this Key
will be constant throughout the entire system.
The Drivers should also be a constant.
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An IC Pin Stack Equals the total of 23
Spring
Driver or Top
Pin
Control Pin
Master Pin
Bottom Pin
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Interchangeable Core Pin Increments
A2 System
Pin increments .0125 / diameter of pins .108
2 - .025
7 - .087
13 - .162
18 - .225
3 - .037
8 - .100
14 - .175
19 - .237
4 - .050
9 - .112
15 - .187
5 - .062
11 - .125
16 - .200
6 - .075
12 - .150
17 - .212
A3 System
1 - .018
6 - .108
11 - .198
2 - .036
7 - .126
12 - .216
3 - .054
8 - .144
13 - .234
4 - .072
9 - .162
5 - .090
10 - .180
A4 System
1 - .021
5 - .105
9 - .189
6 - .126
7 - .147
10 - .210
3 - .063
4 - .084
8 - .168
2 - .042
11 - .231
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IC Spacing, Depths & Other Technical Info
IC Spacing
Depths
Spacing
Measured Tip to Bow
From the Tip Stop to each cut:
To
To
To
To
To
To
the
the
the
the
the
the
first Space
second Space
third Space
fourth Space
fifth Space
sixth Space
=
=
=
=
=
=
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
.080
.230
.380
.530
.680
.830
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
.3175
.305
.2925
.280
.2675
.255
.2425
.230
.2175
.205
IC Bottom Pins & Master Pins

Bottom Pins
Rounded to Nearest
.001
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
.110
.122
.135
.147
.160
.172
.185
.197
.210
.222
Master Pins
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
M7
M8
M9
.025
.037
.050
.062
.075
.087
.100
.112
Hexadecimal
A = 11
E = 15
I = 19
B = 12
F = 16
J = 20
C = 13
G = 17
K .......
D = 14
H = 18
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I.C. Patterns
You should possess some working knowledge of Master Pinning or
Keying when working with IC.
O = ODD / E = EVEN
I will go over the basics with you.
A standard six pin I.C. Should contain one of the following or
similar I.C. Patterns.
EOOEOE
EEOEEO
EEOEOE
EEOEOO
EEOOEE
EEOOEO
OEOEOO
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OEOOEO
OEEOOE
OOEOEO
OOEEOO
EOEEOE
EOEEOO
OEOOEE
EOEOEE
EOEOEO
EOEOOE
OEOEEO
OEOEOE
OOEOOE
OOEEOE
EOOEEO
EOOEOE
EOOEOO
OEEOEE
OEEOEO
OEOEOE
EOEOEO

Interchangeable Core Key Ways

BEST / Falcon / AR / Usually Stamped
Stamped - It Is Unlawful to Duplicate This Key
There Is No (I) it May Be Confused With The #1
A KEYWAY
B KEYWAY
C KEYWAY
D KEYWAY
DD KEYWAY
E KEYWAY
F KEYWAY
G KEYWAY
H KEYWAY
J KEYWAY
K KEYWAY
L KEYWAY
M KEYWAY
N KEYWAY
Q KEYWAY
R KEYWAY
Cuts will be
Placed Along Here
Holding the Key Bow in your right hand with the Tip facing to the
left, this orientation will help facilitate you in Reading The Key.
Read the I.C. Key (as shown) left to right. The IC Key is Read from
Tip To Bow. A guess would be 1 6 5 6 8 5. It is an A Keyway.
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BEST Key IDs and Keyways
Arrow IC / Best IC
Arrow IC / Best IC
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Arrow IC / Best IC
Arrow IC / Best IC
Falcon IC
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Reading a Computer Printed Bittings Chart

When referring to the chart printed by a computer:
TMK - Theoretical Master Key will open any lock.
TMK
452322
Bitting - is the name given to the cuts of the actual single change
key.
The key cut to this Bitting will only open that one individual lock.
Bitting
010100
Vert - Vertical block. The key cut to this number will operate any
bitting marked directly below it with ( ). It will also open any
lock in the Vertical Block listed on the same line or with ( )
marks.
Block
Vert
010122
010102
Block - a key cut to this number will open any lock in that block
with ( ). Block
010102
Control 3 4 5 2 5 7 / TMK
Key Id#
Bitting
Vert
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7
1-8
1-9
1-10
1-11
1-12
010100
010104
010106
010108
010140
010144
010146
010148
010160
010164
010166
010168
010122
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452322
Block
010102
010142
010162

Interchangeable Core Key Bitting Chart
This is the chart used in the ASA Video/CD Interchangeable Core. It
is provided here in order for you to follow along with the Video.
CLIENT > BOOK VIDEO I.C. CORE VIDEO
LOCK MANUFACTURER
LOCK PLUG LENGTH
PIN DEPTH SIZES
MAXIMUM ADJ CUT
KEY BLANK SECTION
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BEST A2 REMOVABLE CORE

6 PIN
0 TO 9
9
A
06
CONTROL KEY BITTING
> 236523
THEORETICAL TMK BITTING
> 563698
CHANGE KEY BITTING ARRAY > 101010

325232
747454
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Master Key List
BEST 6 PIN / CONTROL > 236523 > / TMK > 563698 PINNED > THEORETICAL
MASTERKEY DESIGNATION
THEORETICAL MASTER
GROUP MASTER
BASE MASTER
PAGE MASTER 1
PAGE MASTER 2
PAGE MASTER 3
PAGE MASTER 4
BASE MASTER
PAGE MASTER 5
PAGE MASTER 6
PAGE MASTER 7
PAGE MASTER 8
BASE MASTER
PAGE MASTER 9
PAGE MASTER 10
PAGE MASTER 11
PAGE MASTER 12
BASE MASTER
PAGE MASTER 13
PAGE MASTER 14
PAGE MASTER 15
PAGE MASTER 16
GROUP MASTER
BASE MASTER
PAGE MASTER 17
PAGE MASTER 18
PAGE MASTER 19
PAGE MASTER 20
BASE MASTER
PAGE MASTER 21
PAGE MASTER 22
PAGE MASTER 23
PAGE MASTER 24
BASE MASTER
PAGE MASTER 25
PAGE MASTER 26
PAGE MASTER 27
PAGE MASTER 28
BASE MASTER
PAGE MASTER 29
PAGE MASTER 30
PAGE MASTER 31
PAGE MASTER 32
GROUP MASTER
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BITTING
563698
163698
103698
101698
105698
107698
109698
123698
121698
125698
127698
129698
143698
141698
145698
147698
149698
183698
181698
185698
187698
189698
363698
303698
301698
305698
307698
309698
323698
321698
325698
327698
329698
343698
341698
345698
347698
349698
383698
381698
385698
387698
389698
763698
ID
TMK
A
AA
AAA
AAB
AAC
AAD
AB
ABA
ABB
ABC
ABD
AC
ACA
ACB
ACC
ACD
AD
ADA
ADB
ADC
ADD
B
BA
BAA
BAB
BAC
BAD
BB
BBA
BBB
BBC
BBD
BC
BCA
BCB
BCC
BCD
BD
BDA
BDB
BDC
BDD
C
QTY
4096
1024
256
64
64
64
64
256
64
64
64
64
256
64
64
64
64
256
64
64
64
64
1024
256
64
64
64
64
256
64
64
64
64
256
64
64
64
64
256
64
64
64
64
1024
OUT
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NOTES

BASE MASTER
703698
PAGE MASTER 33
701698
PAGE MASTER 34
705698
Master Key List
BEST 6 PIN / CONTROL > 236523 /
CA
CAA
CAB
MASTERKEY DESIGNATION
BITTING
ID
707698
709698
723698
721698
725698
727698
729698
743698
741698
745698
747698
749698
783698
781698
785698
787698
789698
963698
903698
901698
905698
907698
909698
923698
921698
925698
927698
929698
943698
941698
945698
947698
949698
983698
981698
985698
987698
989698
CAC 64
CAD 64
CB 256
CBA 64
CBB 64
CBC 64
CBD 64
CC 256
CCA 64
CCB 64
CCC 64
CCD 64
CD 256
CDA 64
CDB 64
CDC 64
CDD 64
D 1024
DA 256
DAA 64
DAB 64
DAC 64
DAD 64
DB 256
DBA 64
DBB 64
DBC 64
DBD 64
DC 256
DCA 64
DCB 64
DCC 64
DCD 64
DD 256
DDA 64
DDB 64
DDC 64
DDD 64
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
BASE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
BASE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
BASE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
GROUP MASTER
BASE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
BASE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
BASE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
BASE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
PAGE MASTER
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
256
64
64
NO
NO
NO
TMK > 563698 PINNED> THEORETICAL

QTY OUT
NOTES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
673

Change Key List 1
BEST 6 PIN / CONTROL > 236523 / TMK > 563698 PINNED > THEORETICAL
KEY# KEY ID
1 AAA1
2 AAA2
3 AAA3
4 AAA4
5 AAA5
6 AAA6
7 AAA7
8 AAA8
9 AAA9
10 AAA10
11 AAA11
12 AAA12
13 AAA13
14 AAA14
15 AAA15
16 AAA16
17 AAA17
18 AAA18
19 AAA19
20 AAA20
21 AAA21
22 AAA22
23 AAA23
24 AAA24
25 AAA25
26 AAA26
27 AAA27
28 AAA28
29 AAA29
30 AAA30
31 AAA31
32 AAA32
33 AAA33
34 AAA34
35 AAA35
36 AAA36
37 AAA37
38 AAA38
39 AAA39
40 AAA40
41 AAA41
42 AAA42
43 AAA43
44 AAA44
674
PAGE
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
I
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
I
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
BITTING STATUS DATE

101010
04/98
101012
04/98
101014
04/98
101016
04/98
101030
04/98
101032
04/98
101034
04/98
101036
04/98
101050
04/98
101052
04/98
101054
04/98
101056
04/98
101070
04/98
101072
04/98
101074
04/98
101076
04/98
101210
04/98
101212
04/98
101214
04/98
101216
04/98
101230
04/98
101232
04/98
101234
04/98
101236
04/98
101250
04/98
101252
04/98
101254
04/98
101256
04/98
101270
04/98
101272
04/98
101274
04/98
101276
04/98
101410
04/98
101412
04/98
101414
04/98
101416
04/98
101430
04/98
101432
04/98
101434
04/98
101436
04/98
101450
04/98
101452
04/98
101454
04/98
101456
04/98
VERT
101098
101298
101498
BLOCK
101018
101038
101058
101078
101218
101238
101258
101278
101418
101438
101458
NOTES

45 AAA45
1 101470
04/98
46 AAA46
1 101472
04/98
47 AAA47
1 101474
04/98
Change Key List 1
BEST 6 PIN / CONTROL > 236523 / TMK > 563698
KEY# KEY ID
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
AAA48
AAA49
AAA50
AAA51
AAA52
AAA53
AAA54
AAA55
AAA56
AAA57
AAA58
AAA59
AAA60
AAA61
AAA62
AAA63
AAA64
PAGE
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
BITTING STATUS DATE

101476
101810
101812
101814
101816
101830
101832
101834
101836
101850
101852
101854
101856
101870
101872
101874
101876
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
101478
PINNED > THEORETICAL

VERT
BLOCK
101898
101818
101838
101858
101878
NOTES
675

Change Key List Page 2
KEY#
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
676
KEY ID
AAB1
AAB2
AAB3
AAB4
AAB5
AAB6
AAB7
AAB8
AAB9
AAB10
AAB11
AAB12
AAB13
AAB14
AAB15
AAB16
AAB17
AAB18
AAB19
AAB20
AAB21
AAB22
AAB23
AAB24
AAB25
AAB26
AAB27
AAB28
AAB29
AAB30
AAB31
AAB32
AAB33
AAB34
AAB35
AAB36
AAB37
AAB38
AAB39
AAB40
AAB41
AAB42
AAB43
AAB44
PAGE BITTING STATUS DATE

2
105010
04/98
2
105012
04/98
2
105014
04/98
2
105016
04/98
2
105030
04/98
2
105032
04/98
2
105034
04/98
2
105036
04/98
2
105050
04/98
2
105052
04/98
2
105054
04/98
2
105056
04/98
2
105070
04/98
2
105072
04/98
2
105074
04/98
2
105076
04/98
2
105210
04/98
2
105212
04/98
2
105214
04/98
2
105216
04/98
2
105230
04/98
2
105232
04/98
2
105234
04/98
2
105236
04/98
2
105250
04/98
2
105252
04/98
2
105254
04/98
2
105256
04/98
2
105270
04/98
2
105272
04/98
2
105274
04/98
2
105276
04/98
2
105410
04/98
2
105412
04/98
2
105414
04/98
2
105416
04/98
2
105430
04/98
2
105432
04/98
2
105434
04/98
2
105436
04/98
2
105450
04/98
2
105452
04/98
2
105454
04/98
2
105456
04/98
VERT
105098
105298
105498
BLOCK
105018
105038
105058
105078
105218
105238
105258
105278
105418
105438
105458
NOTES

109 AAB45
110 AAB46
111 AAB47
2
2
2
105470
105472
105474
04/98
04/98
04/98
105478
Change Key List Page 2

KEY#
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
KEY ID
AAB48
AAB49
AAB50
AAB51
AAB52
AAB-53
AAB54
AAB55
AAB56
AAB57
AAB58
AAB59
AAB60
AAB61
AAB62
AAB63
AAB64
PAGE
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
BITTING
105476
105810
105812
105814
105816
105830
105832
105834
105836
105850
105852
105854
105856
105870
105872
105874
105876
STATUS
DATE
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
04/98
VERT
105898
BLOCK
105818
105838
105858
105878
NOTES
677

Pinning Chart Page 1
BEST 6 PIN / CONTROL > 236523 / TMK > 563698 PINNED> THEORETICAL
SPECIAL PIN SIZES > A=10 B=11 C=12 D=13 E=14 F=15 G=16 H=17 1=18
KEY# KEY ID
1 AAA1
PAGE BITTING
1
101010
BOTTOM
101010
MASTER
462688
AAA2
101012
101012
462686
AAA3
101014
101014
462684
AAA4
101016
101016
462682
AAA5
101030
101030
462668
6
7
AAA6
AAA7
1
1
101032
101034
101032
101034
462666
462664
AAA8
101036
101036
462662
AAA9
101050
101050
462648
10 AAA10
101052
101052
462646
11 AAA11
101054
101054
462644
12 AAA12
101056
101056
462642
13 AAA13
14 AAA14
1
1
101070
101072
101070
101072
462628
462626
15 AAA15
101074
101074
462624
16 AAA16
101076
101076
462622
17 AAA17
101210
101210
462488
18 AAA18
101212
101212
462486
19 AAA19
101214
101214
462484
20 AAA20
101216
101216
462482
21 AAA21
101230
101230
462468
22 AAA22
101232
101232
462466
678
CONTROL
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
DRIVERS
BA7SBA
BA78BA
BA7SBA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA7SBA
BA78BA
BA7SBA
BA78BA
BA7SBA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA7SBA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
NOTES

23 AAA23
101234
101234
462464
24 AAA24
101236
101236
462462
25 AAA25
101250
101250
462448
26 AAA26
101252
101252
462446
27 AAA27
101254
101254
462444
28 AAA28
101256
101256
462442
29 AAA29
101270
101270
462428
30 AAA30
101272
101272
462426
31 AAA31
101274
101274
462424
32 AAA32
101276
101276
462422
33 AAA33
101410
101410
462288
34 AAA34
101412
101412
462286
35 AAA35
101414
101414
462284
36 AAA36
101416
101416
462282
37 AAA37
101430
101430
462268
38 AAA38
101432
101432
462266
39 AAA39
101434
101434
462264
40 AAA40
101436
101436
462262
41 AAA41
101450
101450
462248
42 AAA42
101452
101452
462246
43 AAA43
101454
101454
462244
44 AAA44
101456
101456
462242
45 AAA45
101470
101470
462228
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
77D93
5
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA7SBA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
679

BEST 6 PIN CONTROL> 236523 TMK> 563698 PINNED> THEORETICAL
KEY#
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
680
KEY ID
AAA46
AAA47
AAA48
AAA49
AAA50
AAA51
AAA52
AAA53
AAA54
AAA55
AAA56
AAA57
AAA58
AAA59
AAA60
AAA61
AAA62
AAA63
AAA64
PAGE
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
BITTING
BOTTOM
101472
101474
101476
101810
101812
101814
101816
101830
101832
101834
101836
101850
101852
101854
101856
101870
101872
101874
101876
101472
101474
101476
101610
101612
101614
101616
101630
101632
101634
101636
101650
101652
101654
101656
101670
101672
101674
101676
MASTER
462226
462224
462222
462288
462286
462284
462282
462268
462266
462264
462262
462248
462246
462244
462242
462228
462226
462224
462222
CONTROL
DRIVERS
77D935
77D935
77D935
77D735
77D735
77D735
77D735
77D735
77D735
77D735
77D735
77D735
77D735
77D735
77D735
77D735
77D735
77D735
77D735
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA7SBA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA

KEY#
KEY
ID
PAGE BITTING
BOTTOM
MASTER CONTROL DRIVERS
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
AAB1
AAB2
AAB3
AAB4
AAB5
AAB6
AAB7
AAB8
AAB9
AAB10
AAB11
AAB12
AAB13
AAB14
AAB15
AAB16
AAB17
AAB18
AAB19
AAB20
AAB21
AAB22
AAB23
AAB24
AAB25
AAB26
AAB27
AAB28
AAB29
AAB30
AAB31
AAB32
AAB33
AAB34
AAB35
AAB36
AAB37
AAB38
AAB39
AAB40
AAB41
AAB42
AAB43
AAB44
AAB45
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
105010
105012
105014
105016
105030
105032
105034
105036
105050
105052
105054
105056
105070
105072
105074
105076
105210
105212
105214
105216
105230
105232
105234
105236
105250
105252
105254
105256
105270
105272
105274
105276
105410
105412
105414
105416
105430
105432
105434
105436
105450
105452
105454
105456
105470
103010
103012
103014
103016
103030
103032
103034
103036
103050
103052
103054
103056
103070
103072
103074
103076
103210
103212
103214
103216
103230
103232
103234
103236
103250
103252
103254
103256
103270
103272
103274
103276
103410
103412
103414
103416
103430
103432
103434
103436
103450
103452
103454
103456
103470
462688
462686
462684
462682
462668
462666
462664
462662
462648
462646
462644
462642
462628
462626
462624
462622
462488
462486
462484
462482
462468
462466
462464
462462
462448
462446
462444
462442
462428
462426
462424
462422
462288
462286
462284
462282
462268
462266
462264
462262
462248
462246
462244
462242
462228
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B935
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA7SBA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA/
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA7SBA
BA78BA
BA78BA
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KEY# KEY ID
NOTE
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
682
AAB46
AAB47
AAB48
AAB49
AAB50
AAB51
AAB52
AAB53
AAB54
AAB55
AAB56
AAB57
AAB58
AAB59
AAB60
AAB61
AAB62
AAB63
AAB64
PAGE
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
BITTING
105472
105474
105476
105810
105812
105814
105816
105830
105832
105834
105836
105850
105852
105854
105856
105870
105872
105874
105876
BOTTOM
103472
103474
103476
103610
103612
103614
103616
103630
103632
103634
103636
103650
103652
103654
103656
103670
103672
103674
103676
MASTER
462226
462224
462222
462288
462286
462284
462282
462268
462266
462264
462262
462248
462246
462244
462242
462228
462226
462224
462222
CONTROL
77B935
77B935
77B935
77B735
77B735
77B735
77B735
77B735
77B735
77B735
77B735
77B735
77B735
77B735
77B735
77B735
77B735
77B735
778735
DRIVERS
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA7SBA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA
BA78BA

Simple to Create, JC / IC System Pinning Chart #1
To work out an IC System pinning sequence in an emergency, use the
following brief guide to help you pin a basic I.C. System:
Our Control Number
Control Key :
6 5 8 7 6 9
Change Key Number
Change Key :
2 7 6 9 6 5
Record the Bottom Pin

2 7 6 9 6 5
Add 10 To Your Control
Number. ( 10s )
16
Subtract The Bottom Pin

From The
10s Control Number
15
18
17
16
19
14
23 is the Total Stack
Allowed
23 23 23 23 23 23
Subtract the 10s

From 23 = Driver
16 15 18 17 16 19
12
10 14
7 8 5 6 7 4
Driver
Driver......................7
Control Pin.................14
Bottom Pin..................2
8
8
7
5
12
6
6
8
9
7
10
6
4
14
5
You probably would use the same Control Number throughout the IC
System. You might even utilize the same Change Key Number as well and
continually only change the Bottom Pin Number.
The same change Key is used for removing all of the IC Systems Cores
and Individual Operating Keys are cut in order for Individual Lock
Operation.
I have shown this example here for those who are not able to set up
a computer generated program.
*Please Note: This is only a short, short cut (JC) in order to
crudely set up a six pin IC System.
Further study should be sought when indulging in this field.
I use a computer generated program when setting up an IC System.
683

Advanced Simple to Create, JC / IC System Pinning Chart #2
The following chart is my own design & creation for computing an
I.C. System. I hope that it is easy for you to follow. I thought it
was easy to use and I have used this system for hundreds of I.C.
Jobs.
It was the best I had.
I now use a computer and Master Key Program to generate I.C.
Systems.
My chart is to help those who need to create a quick easy system.
Feel free to copy the blank chart and use it (courtesy of JCII).
Numbers are chosen at random. Keep in mind one should usually
utilize an even / odd sequence.
Example:
Control Key #................3
Master Key #................1
Change Key #................5
6
0
3
0
0
2
1
3
8
3
5
6
0
4
5
5
6
4
5
-------------------------------------
The Bottom Pins are Derived

by Choosing
the lesser of the two
numbers displayed
Between the
Change key # and
Master Key #
Master Key
Change Key
#................1
#................5
0
3
0
2
3
8
*Note: In this case all of the Master Key Numbers happen to be the
lesser of the two numbers to choose from. This is not always the
case.
Which Gives you the
Bottom Pins..................1
------------------------------------684

The Master Pins are Derived
By Subtracting
the Bottom Pins..............1
from
The Change Key #.............5
Which Gives you the
Master Pins..................4
-------------------------------------
Double Check Your Math

Bottom pin plus
Master pin #
Which Gives you the
Change key #......................5
------------------------------------The Control Pins are Derived

By Subtracting
Control Key #................3
Control # plus 10............13
16
10
11
13
10
16
10
11
13
10
Subtract
Change key #.................5
from
Control Key # plus 10........13
Which Gives you the
Control Pins................8
13
-------------------------------------
685

The Driver Pins are Derived
By Subtracting
Subtract from 23
(Our total allowable Pin Stack)
23
23
23
23
23
23
13
16
10
11
13
10
Which Gives you the

Driver Pins.................10
13
12
10
13
Control # plus 10
686

Summary of the Advanced Simple to Create, JC / IC System
Pinning Chart #2
Control Key #................3
Master Key #................1
Change Key #................5
6
0
3
Driver Pins.................10
Control Pins................8
0
0
2
1
3
8
3
5
6
0
4
5
13
12
10
13
13
Master Pins.................4
Bottom Pins.................1
The Control key and the master Key may remain a constant while
simply changing the Change Key number.
If you practice this system you will find it is quite easy to use.
687

Advanced Simple to Create, JC / IC System Pinning Chart #2
Control Key #................___
___
___
___
___
___
Master Key
#................___
___
___
___
___
___
Change Key
#................___
___
___
___
___
___
------------------------------------The Bottom Pins are Derived by Choosing

the lesser of the two
numbers displayed
Between the
Change key # and
Master Key #
Master Key
#................___
___
___
___
___
___
Change Key
#................___
___
___
___
___
___
Which Gives you the

Bottom Pins..................___
___
___
___
___
___
------------------------------------The Master Pins are Derived By Subtracting

the Bottom Pins..............___
from
The Change Key #.............___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
Which Gives you the

Master Pins..................___
___
___
___
___
___
------------------------------------Double Check Your Math

Bottom pin plus..................___
___
___
___
___
___
Master pin #.....................___
___
___
___
___
___
Which Gives you the

Change key #......................___
___
___
___
___
___
------------------------------------688

The Control Pins are Derived
By Subtracting
Control Key #................___
___
___
___
___
___
Control # plus 10............___
___
___
___
___
___
Subtract
Change key #.................___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
From
Control Key # plus 10........___
Which Gives you the
Control Pins................___
___
___
___
___
___
------------------------------------The Driver Pins are Derived

By Subtracting
Subtract from 23
(Our total allowable Pin Stack)
............................ 23
23
23
23
23
23
Control # plus 10...........___
___
___
___
___
___
Which Gives you the

Driver Pins.................___
___
___
___
___
___
689

Summary of the Advanced Simple to Create, JC / IC System Pinning
Chart #2
Control Key #................___
___
___
___
___
___
Master Key
#................___
___
___
___
___
___
Change Key
#................___
___
___
___
___
___
Driver Pins..................___
___
___
___
___
___
Control Pins.................___
___
___
___
___
___
Master Pins..................___
___
___
___
___
___
Bottom Pins..................___
___
___
___
___
___
The Control Key and the Master Key may remain a constant while
simply changing the Change Key number.
If you practice this IC System you will find it is quite easy to
use.
690

Installing & Removing The I.C. Core

IC Ways Possible Which Are BEST.
You will find yourself at many commercial or industrial job sites
with frustrated occupants complaining or wanting their Locks Rekeyed.
The Locks are Interchangeable Core (I.C.) and the Locksmith who
performed the installation is unknown or not wanted.
Thus there is no Bittings Chart.
If the installing Locksmith failed or neglected to give the
Bittings chart to the Client, this would then be considered stealing.
The Client who has already paid good money for the Security System
to a supposed Security Specialist would be feeling a bit agitated at
this point. Blackmail if you will. The client must return to the same
Locksmith for work or they must start all over again with a new
expensive Security System. It is similar to the licensed Alarm
Installer who retains (steals) the Installer Code after installing an
electronic Security System. This is outright theft! Positive Ethics.
If the Client has paid for that Security System, then they are
entitled to the Bittings Chart.
The Client has no idea of what a Bittings Chart is, let alone where
it is.
Without the chart the Client is in a tough situation.
You could Drill Out every core and replace them. $$$.
You could Drill for the Control, if you know how.
Without a Bittings Chart, or Control Key to remove the cores you

will have trouble.
This Secondary Security Screw, when installed, makes removal of the
Mortise Cylinder I.C. Shell very difficult.
Mortise Cylinder I.C. Shell and Core
IC Core
Secondary Security Screw

Internal Set Screw
691

IC Drilling as another option
You can render the core useless by drilling for the shear line like
other locks, but you would not have a Control Key.
The drilling process may be accomplished several ways.
You can just drill the plug as usual, drilling for a Shear Line.
You could Drill for the Control if you know how and where to drill.
The Best way to remove this Core is with the correct Control Key.
However, if the correct Control Key Cuts are not known then you must
resort to other methods.
One way is to Pick the Lock. I know that it sounds almost impossible
but it can be accomplished.
With the different Shear Lines; possibly seven Pin Chambers, along
with all of the Pins, one hardly knows where to begin when attempting
to pick this little wonder.
If you pick the lock normally, at Best you might Unlock it.
But we want to remove the core and decode the Control Keys cuts.
692

IC Picture This Too
The control sleeve is just that, a sleeve that fits around the plug.
Notice the plug turns inside the sleeve.
Interchangeable Core Shell
Pin Chamber Holes
Control Lug
Plug
Control Sleeve
Pin Ejector Holes
Core Complete
Viewed From Rear
Chamber Holes
The
Interchangeable
Core normally
does not come
apart and is
manufactured as
a whole unit.
Control Lug
Core Shell
Control Sleeve
Plug
Pin Ejector Holes
693

IC Core Removal JCII Pick Tool
In the bottom of the sleeve are holes.
These are the holes that allow us to use a Pin Ejector when Rekeying
this type of Lock.
The thickness of this sleeve is around .015.
If you file a Tension Wrench with one or more notches in it, it is
possible to catch one of these Sleeve Holes and apply pressure
directly to the sleeve for Picking.
This can be done and it will greatly improve your chances of Picking
this type of I.C. Lock.
I slid a Tension Wrench into an IC Core and at each chamber location
from the bottom of the lock, I made a scratch mark on my Tension
Wrench. I then filed with a square file on either side of the scratch
mark. Thus leaving a tooth where the scratch is.
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Each tooth should grab a chamber ejection hole at the bottom of the
cylinder or at least at best two or three.
In any case this is what one wishes to turn in order to remove a
core for dissection and De-Coding.
Now, Pick the Pins with this Modified Tension Wrench while turning
the Core in a Clockwise rotation. When it turns a quarter turn
Clockwise, extract the core.
A regular tension Wrench may be utilized if one grabs a hole with
the very tip of the Tension Wrench.
If one wishes to gain entry pick as usual, but remember you still do
not have any keys.
If one removes the core, it may then be Decoded.
Each Pin Chamber has its Pin Stack removed, and each pin is
calibrated and recorded with a micrometer.
Thus a control key may be acquired as well as a Master key and or
change Key. Chamber by Chamber.
695

IC Drilling as an Option and IC Drilling for the Control
DIC or Drilling Interchangeable Core.
If you have to drill but would like to Decode the lock for the
Control Key cuts, try the following:
Insert a Blank into the Key Way. This will push the Drivers up and
out of the way.
Use a Center Punch and mark where you will drill. The I.C. May be
drilled using a 1/8 drill bit and drilling below the E and the
S in BEST. Experience will dictate where on an unmarked core.
Count the Pin Stacks as you drill and drill only through the number
of Pin Stacks that you counted.
Apply turning pressure to the Plug while removing the drill bit.
In this case you would be trying to go for the Control.
B E S T
Word BEST
Drill Here
For The Control
Top of Plug
Where you drill from the top of the plug to the word BEST will
dictate your intentions.
696

IC Drilling to Unlock
If you wanted to drill the Interchangeable Core to Unlock the Lock

you would drill lower, closer to the plug.
The Lock would be Unlocked but you would not have a Core Key.
The Core Key is very important especially if you are to work on more
than one I.C..
Sometimes you will find yourself drilling and re-drilling some
cores, over and over. The hole you drill gets bigger and bigger and
oh boy what a mess.
Just take it slow and easy and you will be all right.
B E S T
To Drill The Core To

Unlock The Lock,
Drill Here
Word BEST
Top of Plug
Everything does not work perfect every time,

You will have good jobs & bad jobs.
697

IC You Can Shim the Interchangeable Core
or
So IC I have been told
This would be a good solution if you had several locks to work on

and needed the Control.
Drill a 1/8 hole.
Drill just deep enough to penetrate the outer Shell of the Core,
approximately 1/16.
Use a punch or pointed object and tap this at an angle into the
hole. Lifting the face away from the Core Body.
The face will break free from the Core exposing the Control Shear
Line.
Now Shim Pick in the usual manner.
Drill A 1/8 Hole
Lift Face Tabs Will Break Off
Shim At Exposed Shear Line
698

Decoding for Control

Once a core is removed from its housing, it is time to decode using
the following systems:
A2 System
Measure the drivers decimal length.
Divide the decimal length by .0125 . Do this to the nearest whole

number.
Subtract this number from 13.
The answer is the control bitting.
A3 System

number.
A4 System

number.
699

Interchangeable Core Trap Core

IC How To Thwart Unauthorized Opening of I.C. Cylinders
A Lock Trap may be warranted when someone is gaining entry with an

un authorized key.
The trap will retain the unauthorized Key for you to retrieve and
take off the street.
The Trap Core can be installed and removed without trapping the
Control Key.
This Key Retention method is a great way to collect extra unknown
keys.
There are three ways to make a Trap Core:
Trap Core: to trap a key which is turned either way the Key is
turned.
Right Hand Trap Core: to Trap A Key if the key is turned to the
right.
Left hand trap core: to Trap A Key if the key is turned to the
left.
The first method is used with regular Locks as in Key In Knob Locks.
The second and third method is for Deadbolt Locks.
This depends on the Hand of Door.
When Trapping A Key with the key Trap used in a Deadbolt

application, it is advisable to trap the key in the Un-Locking (bolt
withdrawing) direction.
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IC Interchangeable Core Trap Core
Knob / Lever Type Lock Either Direction
Start by Combinating a core but, you would leave the last Pin
Chamber empty. Remember that this key is read tip to bow.
The last Cut is the cut next to the Bow.
Insert the proper key and turn the Plug 45 degrees to the right
(Clock Wise) . Using a 7/62 drill bit, drill into the empty seventh
Pin chamber and into the plug 1/16. Turn the key 45 degrees to the
left and repeat the previous procedure.
Remove the key and Re-Combinate the seventh Pin Chamber.
IC Trap Core / Withdrawing Bolt/ Latch Trap

Deadbolt / Left Hand / Left Hand Reverse
Start by Combinating a Core but you would leave the last Pin Chamber
empty. Remember that this Key is read tip to bow. The last Cut is the
cut next to the bow.
Insert the proper Key and turn the Plug 45 degrees to the left
(Counter Clockwise). Using a 7/62 drill bit, drill into the empty
seventh Pin Chamber and into the Plug 1/16.
Remove the Key and Re-Combinate the seventh Pin Chamber.
701

IC Trap Core / Withdrawing Bolt Trap
Deadbolt / Right Hand / Right Hand Reverse
Start by Combinating an I.C. Core but you would leave the last
Pin Chamber empty. Remember that this Key is read tip to Bow. The
last cut is the cut next to the Key Bow.
Insert the proper Key and turn the Plug 45 degrees to the right
(Clockwise ) . Using a 7/62 drill bit, drill into the empty seventh
Pin Chamber and into the plug 1/16.
Remove the Key and Re-Combinate the seventh Pin Chamber.
Removal of the trapped key
The removal is as follows:
Drill a 9/64 hole in the core just below the ES in the name
best. Drill the hole into the seventh pin chamber and pin stack.
You may now use the

it.
The Control Key
Trapped Key in the normal manner. And remove
may now be used to remove the Core.
Drill Here To Retrieve Trapped Key

Left or Right I.C. Trap.
B E S T
702
B E S T

Quick Client Rekey

JCs I.C. Six Pack
Another JC II Original
I devised the following I.C. Six Pack system for businesses that
wanted a real quick fix on a moments notice.
The local locksmiths would use Interchangeable Core systems on
their customers doors and retain the Bittings chart. The locksmiths
would be paid very, very well.
The locksmiths could never be reached when needed and the customers
felt locked in.
I would key up a half dozen cores with:
One master key to fit all of the cores.
One Control Key to fit all of the cores.
Six change keys to a group and each group fit an individual core.
6x6.
All keys would be stamped in laymens letters.
I then would place these I.C. Six Pack in a small plastic box
with my calling card. I would carry several of these
I.C. Six Pack in my service vehicle. Very, very handy indeed.
The manager would be given the instructions of how to remove a core
and what keys did what.
Written instructions are always a plus.
Usually they would keep the I.C. Six Pack in a safe. I knew one
woman who took the I.C. Six Pack home with her to her alarmed
house. Another man who kept the I.C. Six Pack off premise in a
safe.
My card with my phone number would be called when the manager
changed any cores. There was no immediate rush to get to the client
on my end and the client could Re-Key anytime he or she wanted to.
This I.C. Six Pack system works great.
Especially if you know the building ahead of time and could Rekey
the cores custom.
The cores are reusable over and over again.
However, it is the initial cost of purchasing the cores and or I.C.
Hardware which dissuades the client from purchasing.
If you were doing a take over or an original hardware installation
you would have all of that extra work also. $$$.
703

Scrambling
Scrambling is the proper re-distribution of Interchangeable Cores

within a Master Key System.
The cores should only be Scrambled within the

Master / Sub-Master groups that they belong to.
This involves Cores that are in fine working order only. Only
quality Cores should be Scrambled.
Not worn out Cores whose Security has been compromised.
Some colleges use Scrambling extensively. During semester change

overs etc, the cores are moved around the campus in an orderly and
systematic fashion. The cores are not rekeyed, only moved around.
The Locksmith could accomplish the same effect by moving cores from
one location to another.
704

Dead Bolt
Shell
Mortise Cylinder
Shell
Rim Cylinder
Shell
705

706

Always read Tip to Bow
707

Electronic IC
Yes, the IC System has been incorporated into Electronics as well.
An Audit Trail may be acquired as well as many other Bytes or Bits
of information.
This is of course today as well as the future.
The Electronic Lock shown here does not have an IC installed,

However this unit does come in IC.
Please do not construe my information here as pushing or advertising

the Omini Lock System in any sense. I am merely mentioning them here
as a for instance.
708

Access Control System 0M2000

The Access Control System Series 0M2000 combines the sophistication
of electronic access control with the reliability of a commercial
grade lockset. Manufactured in America, the Series 0M2000 provides
the superior features and quality that you have come to expect from
OSI Security Devices.
Capacity of 2000 individual users per system o Audit trail of
25000 events minimum (optional key bypass detection)
The OMNILOCK Facility Manager, a Microsoft
Windows 9X/ME/NT 4.0/2000 compatible program, runs on a desktop
or laptop computer
The OMNILOCK Data Link, a Microsoft Windows
CE or Pocket PC compatible program runs on a handheld PC and
transfers data between the OMNILOCK Facility Manager and the
0M2000 System Lock. No plug-ins or laptops at the door!
The 0M2000 System Lock consists of a Electronic Module coupled to
a Grade 1 lockset
Access granted via Magnetic stripe card (Track 2 or Track 3),
keypad code, or card or code ~ PIN
Flash ROM facilitates lock software upgrades via infrared
communication
Password protected network-compatible software
Battery powered (5 years / 80,000 operations)
Audit records user identity, date and time
Time schedule controls access for 8 user groups
Full electronic and electro-mechanical diagnostics may be run
without removing unit from the door
Installs in minutes with a standard ANSI 161 door preparation
Rugged steel-zinc alloy construction
Made with PRIDE in the USA
UL Listed (Cylindrical & Mortise)
Year 2000 Compliant
709

Functional Specifications
ID Types Card ID length variable to 19 digits, Keypad ID 4 to 10
digits in length, and PIN lengths 3 to 6 digits long
Prog RAM M ER ID Upload/download programming data, Change Access
Levels, Group Enabling, and Diagnostics.
Privileges are assignable. Quantity as required.
Manager ID Enables or disables User Groups, sets Access Levels,
privileges are assignable
General User ID Allows access when access level is at ID Required and
user group is enabled. Quantity 2000 users less programmers and
managers
Facility ID Card Allows common area entry to all cardholders when
enabled
Service ID plus PIN, assignable to short-term users. Meets 1992
Americans With Disabilities Act Requirements
Access Levels
Level 2: Free passage - unlocked.
Level 3: Remains unlocked after first valid ID
Level 4: Remains unlocked after first valid ID and PIN
Level 5: Enrolled ID required
Level 6: Enrolled ID and PIN required
Level 7: Facility ID card required
Level 8: Lockout (Manager or Programmer allowed only if privileges
have been assigned)
710

Audit Log Transactions: Retains last 25000 events, whether keypad,
magnetic card, key detection, or the time schedule Variable: The
audit trail may be increased by reducing the number of users Events
Audited: Ten separate events are recorded Record Format: Date, Time,
Identity, Event
Time Schedule Sets Access Level and controls access by user groups
automatically at selected preprogrammed times.
May be preprogrammed for holiday period scheduling. Capacity: 144
scheduled events per day, 32 holiday periods User Groups: 8
Internal Clock Resolution: 1 minute with leap year correction
Daylight Savings: Automatic or manual corrections
Wall Mount System Configuration For use with electrical locking
mechanisms (Electric Strike, Magnetic Lock, Etc.) Surface mounted to
wall.
Outside Module
Height:
7.45 Width: 3.81 Depth: 2.34
Material: Zinc alloy
Finish:
Durable storm gray powder coat (optional Black and Satin
Chrome)
Keypad: 11 ABS Plastic buttons with wear-resistant characters
Card slot: Accepts Standard thickness Track 2 or Track 3 Magnetic
Cards.
Batteries
Type: Four size AA 1.5 Volt Alkaline
Expected Life: 5 years / 80,000 operations under normal operating
conditions(40 to 80 F room temperature).
Low Battery Warning: LEDs will flash Green-Red-Red on each entry to
alert users of a low battery condition. Normal operation will
continue for several thousand operations before entering Shutdown
Mode.
Memory Retention: All codes, programming, etc. will be retained when
batteries are replaced one at a time.
Latch Face: Brass, bronze or stainless steel face plates. 2-1/4 x 11/8.
Strike Plate: Square corner, 1-1/8 x 2-3/4 T strike with 1-1/4
Mortise
lip-to-center dimension; ANSI Standard 115.3.
Handing: Field reversible. Shipped right-handed.
711

Door Thickness: 1-3/4 standard.
Key Cylinder: Solid brass 6 pin cylinder with two brass keys. Keyed 5
pin with Arrow CS keyway.
I/C Core: For use with 6 or 7 pin I/C cores (I/C core not included)
Finishes: 605-US3 (Polished Brass), 606-U54 (Satin Brass), 612-USIO
(Satin Bronze), 613-USIOB (Oil Rubbed Bronze), 625-US26 (Polished
Chrome), 626-US26D (Satin Chrome) Standard. No split finishes.
Trim: Thru-bolted with independent springs for each lever.
Function: Lever retracts latch bolt from either side unless the
outside (cylinder side) is electrically locked. Unlocked from outside
with valid ID, valid card, or by key. Inside always free passage.
CE Device or
Pocket PC
Installation: Standard ANSI door preparation for cylindrical lockset

with 2-3/4 backset and door stop not greater than 3/4. Two antirotation holes required. Weatherized models require an additional
3/4 diameter through-door hole.
Lockset Specifications
Lock Body: Heavy duty Grade 1, made in U.S.A.
Material: Cold rolled steel and zinc dichromate finish for oxidation
resistance with precision cast steel retractor. 2-1/8 diameter bore
is required.
Latch: 2-3/4 backset standard, brass with 1/2 throw. Housing is
steel-zinc dichromate finish for oxidation resistance. 1 diameter
bore is required.
712

Fire Crash Bar With IC

Here is an IC Core, used in a Rim Cylinder Shell, which is utilized
on a Crash Bar, with a sounder powered by Electronics.
713

IC Tomorrow is Here Today
Cool Stuff isnt it?
Retina Readers, Signature, Biometrics.
Biometric Technology is the future as well as X10.
Check it out. Tomorrow is Here Today.
Tomorrow
Today
Thus I express the importance of Knowing and Applying Low Voltage to

the student.
Electronics is the Wave / Freque of the Future.
714


P.E.S.T. Training
Dictionary Phrase:
Basic Safe Work and Changing Combinations

Master Locksmith Security Encyclopedia Set Dictionary
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Basic Safe Work

Basic Safe Work is a phrase which I refer to when describing the
basic steps in order to get one started working with safes.
As I have stated previously elsewhere in the Master Locksmith
Security Encyclopedia Set, I am not fully knowledged in some
specific fields.
I do possess a working knowledge of the basics of Safe Work, and
will proceed to instruct you. I would suggest further research if one
is interested in continuing in this field.
My objective here is to guide you in the correct direction.
Lets get started
A Basic Safe Front
Dial Mark
Crows Foot
Exploded
View
Hinge
Index Mark
Dial
Hinge
Picture SF 1
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Picture SF 2
For our discussion I am using a
Gardall brand Safe.
The Dial and the Lock Box is a

Sergeant Greenleaf and both are of
quality. The S&G may be seen on the
Dial Face.
Picture SF 3
The Outside dimensions are

approximately
14 Wide
20 High
16 Deep
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Changing a Safe Combination Using a Safe Change Key

We will start performing a basic Safe Combination Change utilizing a
Change Key.
The Safe is dialed open with the old Combination using the Dial Mark
as reference. Usually a Crows Foot mark or single mark will be found.
Picture SF 4
Picture SF 5
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Usually a three number Combination is used.
First the Dial is cleared in one direction at least four full
complete turns.
* You must make note at this time that after dialing the Combination
out correctly, if the safe fails to unlock, try the Combination again
starting to turn the dial in the opposite direction.
There are actually four numbers when dialing the safe Combination.
The first three numbers are the Direct Digits and then the last
number is dialed to the Drop In Point. This is the reason that before
dialing any Combination numbers, the dial must be cleared at least
four times in one direction to clear the Clutches and Wheel Packs.
This clearing of the dial must be in the correct starting direction.
First, the dial is cleared in one direction at least four full
turns.
A half dozen turns is best. It does matter in which direction you
first turn the dial either starting Counter Clockwise or Clockwise.
Without knowing you might have to try in one direction and if that
fails try the other direction. If the client is not sure what the
Combination is or might be, try mixing the known numbers up. The last
number first, the middle number last etc...
Dialing Out the Correct Combination Example:

If your combination
following.
17 left (4 turns) /
back to the drop in.
turning. The Drop in
was 17L, 64R, 25L we would perform the

64 right (3 turns) / 25 left (2 turns), turn
The Drop In Point usually stops the dial from
Point number maybe from around 90 to about 10.
Clearing the dial in the chosen direction or (correct direction)

(Counter Clockwise for my Example):
Clear the Dial Counter Clockwise ( left ) at least four turns

(Minimum).
Stop at the Crows Foot with the first number that is to be dialed.
In this case 17 L.
The second number is then dialed in the opposite direction
(Clockwise) stopping on the second number 64 R as it approaches the
Crows Foot on its third pass.
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The third number 25 L is then dialed twice in the opposite

(Counter Clockwise) direction, stopping on it on its second pass.
The Dial is then turned in the opposite direction until it stops.
This is called the Drop In Point.
Four turns, three turns, two turns and back to the Drop In Point.
The Safe door is now opened.
Inside the door of the safe; accessed though the safe doors inner
cover if there is one, is the locking mechanism. Lock Box.
The Dial Box (Lock Box) houses the Wheel Packs, Locking Bolt and
other pieces.
The first number you dialed is actually the furthest wheel from you
in the Wheel Pack when viewing from the front of the Safe.
The first wheel pack is the closest Wheel Pack to the back of the
Lock Box when the Lock Box cover is removed and the contents viewed.
The second number is the next wheel pack toward you as viewed from
the front of the Safe or the second Wheel Pack from the back of the
Lock Box viewing the contents.
The third number dialed is the first Wheel pack as viewed from the
front of the Safe, or the furthest wheel in the Wheel Pack as one
views the contents of the Lock Box.
The last number which is the drop in number is actually the Spindle
itself which carries everything on it.
The Safe Door should now be opened. And the Lock Box cover is in
place.
If the Safe is not yet opened, and you have the correct Combination,
try the Combination starting in the opposite direction.
If this failed try the numbers reversed etc...
After the Safe Door is open, the Locking Handle is turned as well as
the Dial, thus locking the safe door with the safe door opened.
It is, so to speak, Locked in a door open position.
The Rating Tag may be seen as well as the Key Slot and a Warranty
Sticker in our next Picture.
The 1985 sticker price of $323 dollars may be seen as well as some
drill holes made for the attaching of a Magnetic Contact.
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Picture SF 6
Picture SF 7
The Stepped Door may be seen in

Picture. This helps prevent any Fire
from simply licking through any cracks
and completely ruining the safe
contents.
The construction of the sides of the

Safe actually extends a little bit
further past the bottom and therefore
give a sharp hold to anyone trying to
slide there fingers under and lift.
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I have known individuals who would grind these edges razor sharp in
the attempt to slice any frisky perpetrators.
Note the edge of the door and how sharp edged the steel face is.
This is similar to the bottom of the sides.
The bottom has a hollow area.
The wheels/castors have been removed from this safe.
Picture SF 8
The stepped Frame may seen

here which matches the door
steps.
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Installing a New Combination Part I
The Safe door is opened and Locked in the open position.
The old operating Combination is then re-dialed using the Index Mark
as a reference point. Do not use the Dial Mark / Crows Foot this
time.
What ever the Combination was that was used to dial open the safe
door, is the Combination you will use in the next step in order to
dial in the new Combination.
Picture SF 9
You may want to use a piece of masking tape to cover over the Crows
Foot so you do not get confused. I may place my thumb or finger over
it and concentrate on the Index Mark.
If there are three sets of numbers dialed, example:
17L, 64R, 25L
After clearing the Safe Dial at least a half dozen times (four times
minimum), the first number is dialed to the Index Mark stopping on
the number 17L at the Index Mark.
The next number 64R would then be dialed in the opposite direction
after passing the Index Mark with the number 64R, twice. Stopping on
the number 64R as it appears the third time at the Index Mark.
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The number 25L is then dialed in the opposite direction passing the
Index Mark once and stopping on the number 25L the second time it
comes to the Index Mark.
At this point you stop Dialing. You DO NOT dial to the Drop In
Point.
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Installing a New Combination Part II
The correct Safe Change Key is then inserted into the Key Slot in
the back of the Safe Door and into the Dial Box. The Safe Change Key
is inserted completely to the Throat Cut. It is then turned a quarter
turn. It will only turn one way and stop. Do not force the key any
further. It is then left in this position with the Safe Change Key in
place.
Picture SF 10
Safe Change Key Slot
Throat Cut
Safe Change Key
Safe Change Key Set.
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* Installing a New Combination Note:
The Combination should never be changed without the back cover of
the Lock Box in place. You will notice on some Lock Boxes that there
is a Lock Bolt Activator which will only allow the Lock Box Locking
Bolt to be retracted when this Lock Bolt Activator has been pushed in
by the Lock Box back cover.
I have, and I will remove the back cover of the Lock Box in order to
find a Lost Combination, and I have lined up the wheels to the
Gates and or Locking Dog. Later on this.
I will lubricate the Spindle at this point.
The safe door is still open.
The new Combination is then dialed to the Index Mark.
New Combination example:
15L, 33R, 42L
The first number is dialed to the Index Mark after clearing the Safe
Dial at least a half dozen times (four times minimum) stopping on the
number 15L at the Index Mark.
The next number 33R would then be dialed in the opposite direction
after passing the Index Mark with the number 33R twice. Stopping on
the number 33R as it appears the third time at the Index Mark.
The number 42L is then dialed in the opposite direction passing the
Index Mark once and stopping on the number 42L the second time it
comes to the Index Mark.
Stop. You DO NOT Dial back to the drop in point.
The Change Key is then turned back to the insertion point and
removal position and then removed from the back of the Safe Door.
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The Safe Door Is Still Open
The new Combination is then dialed to the Dial Mark Crows Foot) and
checked for correct operation AT LEAST THREE COMPLETE TIMES BEFORE
CLOSING AND LOCKING THE SAFE DOOR.
Try the new Combination and unlock the handle. Lock the handle and
clear the dial locking it. With the safe door open.

Try the new Combination and unlock the handle.
Lock the handle and clear the dial locking it.
The safe door is still open

Lock the handle and clear the dial locking it.
The safe door is still open
Remember, the safe door is open, but in a Locked door open position
as you try your new Combination three complete times without failing.
After the last Combination number is dialed, the Dial is usually
turned in the opposite direction to the number 90 or number 10 to the
Drop In Position.
There are actually four Combination numbers.
The three dial numbers which are dialed and changed and the fourth
number which is the Spindle itself being dialed to the Drop In
Position.
The New Combination Is Dialed Three (3) Consecutive Times

Unlocking the Handle,
Before The Safe Door Is Shut and Locked.
If the new Combination is dialed wrong during the Combination

changing process;
Leave the Safe Change Key in the Combination change position and
clear the old number at least a half dozen times, and then start
over.
Re-dial the new Combination again.
Take your time and have patience.
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And never, ever, close and lock the safe door without trying the new
Combination three (3) separate and complete times.
The Bolts have been extended here into a locked position.
The safe door is still open, lock the handle and clear the dial
locking it.
This is a well made Safe.
Picture SF 11
Practice
Purchase a Lock Box or a Safe.
Disassemble and reassemble a lock box. Purchase a new one and
investigate it. Purchase a safe for yourself and study it.
Go slow and be careful. It is actually fun.
You will not only have a learning experience, but you will have a
new lock box and or safe in stock for your own use or to sell.
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Lock Box Disassembly
If you remove the back cover carefully you will see the end of the
spindle with the Wheel Packs.
You will notice an L shaped shim (Spline Key) in a slot at the end
of the spindle.
You will also notice letters stamped around the spindle.
Make note of which letters are where the Shim or Spline is located.
RH, LH, VU, VD. If you disassemble the Lock Case
(Lock Box) and the spindle and workings, you must return the Spline
key to the correct marks. RH, LH, VU, VD. You are supposed to use a
new Spline Key when ever you have removed the old one. So, you will
need to order extra Spline Keys if you plan on dissecting your lock
Box. I have used the old Spline Keys without a problem, but several
safe persons have told me that the Spline Key should be replaced.
After removing the Spline key, the wheel that the Spline key held
may now be unthreaded Counter Clockwise. The Wheel Packs may now be
removed. As you remove parts lay them out in a neat and orderly
fashion. In this way reassembly will be easy. Take your time, it is
not that difficult. In fact it is easy. Try it.
The wheels have a large notch on the outside edge. This is called
the Gate. The Fence is the bar with the nose on it. The Fence drops
into the gates allowing the bolt to be withdrawn.
Picture SF 12
Fence and Nose
Safe Change Key

Goes Here
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Each wheel has a square hole (the Locking Cam) in it where, when the
back of the Lock Box is in place, the Safe Change Key is inserted
into the Locking Cam Hole up to the keys Throat Cut and turned in
order to change the Combination.
This square hole may be Un-Locked with the change key and Locked
again. If you play with the wheels using the Change key you will see
what I mean.
A Safe Combination Change Key:

Picture SF 13
Change Key
A Multi Safe Combination Change Key Set:

Picture SF 14
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Wheel Pack View:
Retainer
Top Fly
#3 Wheel
Spacing or
Isolation Washer
Copper Colored
.012 thick
Picture SF 15
Fly
#2 Wheel
Spacing or
Isolation Washer
Copper Colored
.012 thick
Fly
#1 Wheel
Spacing or
Isolation Washer
Copper Colored
.018 thick
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Finding Lost Combinations
Should you loose the Combination while changing one, do not panic.
If the Combination is lost, with the back of the Lock Box off, I
will either try to line up the gates on all of the wheels dialing the
sequences of left, right, left (or right, Left, Right depending on
the sequence), or I will line up the Locking Cam holes (square Holes)
on each wheel.
In order to line up the Locking Cam holes; I will look at the back
of the Lock Box (Lock Case) back as it is mounted on the back of the
Lock Box.
I will make note of where the hole placement for the Locking Cams
Change Key is located. I then take the back off the Lock Case off.
Approximately where the Locking Cam Change Key hole was located on
the back of the Lock Case, I then line up the Locking Cams on each
wheel.
This is accomplished by dialing Clockwise or Counter Clockwise as we
would any other time, except we watch the wheel packs as we dial.
We follow our same clearing; four, three, two dialing routine.
The Locking Cam should line up where the safe change key would be
located on the first wheel pack after it is cleared.
The second wheel pack and then the third wheel pack.
And stop.
When all of the locking cams are lined up from the dialing sequence
stop.
Do not dial back to zero or any other number or drop in point.
Replace the back cover carefully and insert the Safe Change Key and
turn a quarter turn thus freeing the Locking Cams.
You now continue as you would when installing a new Combination.
You will find that the Locking Cams may be turned independently of
each other and one may not know which wheels are secure or free.
This is not a problem.
I will even use this method to line up all of the locking cams.
If the locking cams are free the wheels will be sloppy and just keep
spinning or not move at all. Line up all of the wheels with the
Locking Cams in position of where the safe change key hole would be
located.
Insert your change key into that particular wheels locking cam and
turn the key. I found that when the flat edge of the Locking Cam is
toward the outside of the wheel it secures the locking cam. Looking
at the back of the Lock Case, I start with the wheel which is closest
to the dial and work my way out. Securing each cam as I go.
Practice, practice, practice.
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Take the lock box apart a little at a time, gain some confidence and
then put it back together.
Do this several times and when you feel more comfortable go a little
deeper the next time with disassembly and reassembly. Keep continuing
with these learning steps.
The back of the lock case must be replaced in order to test for
correct operation. The back cover Locking Bolt activator must be
manipulated.
You need to acquire a Lock Box for study and work with it.
The dial may be slid right out the front of the lock box and
replaced if need be. They get bent and damaged.
Put everything back together in reverse order.
When you put the wheel (which was held by the Spline key) back on,
you will thread it on clockwise. This is threaded down until it is
just snug and it comes to rest at the marks that you made note of
earlier.
It should line back up to the shim slot and wheel letters perfectly.
Snug or just a little loose. Using your pliers replace the Spline
Key.
The dial should turn freely with out drag, yet not sloppy and loose.
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Toothed Combination Wheels
The Combinations are changed by changing the position of the Toothed

Wheel Insert.
Open the Safe as described previously in safe Combination change.
After the safe is opened, first remove the back of the Lock Box
itself.
A Snap Ring type retainer may be found retaining the Wheel Pack.
Remove this snap ring type keeper carefully.
Remove the washers and Toothed Change Wheels one at a time.
Lay them down the same way and in the same order as they are
removed.
From the Inside Out
The last wheel to be removed is actually the first dialed number of

the Combination. The next wheel coming (from the inside out) is the
second number dialed of the Combination. The first wheel which was
removed is the third number dialed and the last number dialed
(Dialing the last number to 90 or zero for the final drop in point)
is the actual Spindle everything is mounted on.
The spindle is the last dial until it drops in number.
Inside each Combination wheel is an inner toothed wheel. This wheel
is carefully pushed / popped out. The inside dial is pushed through
the larger outside wheel. The inside wheels dial mark is moved to a
new number position on the outside wheel and the new Combination
number recorded.
This is performed to each Combination wheel in order and the new
Combination recorded.
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The combination number of choice, may be located and
selected on each outside wheel
Picture SF 16
The mark on the smaller inside wheel should be lined up

with the number of choice on outside wheel
Be careful. The numbers are quite small and a mistake may be made
easily.
Make sure to read the number in the correct direction. Do not
confuse a number 19 as 21 in the wrong direction (using the number 20
as a reference). I have done this myself.
The wheels and washers are then reinstalled in order.
With the door open; the new Combination is then dialed to the
working Drop In Point.
Operate the handle three consecutive times locking, dialing and
unlocking before the door of the safe is shut and locked permanently.
I have the manager or who ever the Combination was changed for dial
the safe open at least three times in my presence before I vacate the
premise.
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Types of Safes, Tips and Techniques

Burglary Safes
Burglary Safes are those Safes that are not looked at as fire safes.
Most burglary safes are fire resistant to a point. They have a
concrete type filling.
In some instances the transport wheels are removed so that
transporting the safe is difficult. I have known some individuals who
not only removed the wheels, but ground the bottom edges of the safe
to razor sharp edges to prohibit lifting the heavy container.
I have heard stories of safes that were wired with explosives.
I always ask how often a safe has been used and I scrutinize around
the safe door edge and look for small wires around the door edge.
Tear gas, dyes and other surprises may be in store.
The old safe in the basement or attic. Watch out.
Record safes, gun safes, rotary hoppers, depository, concealed wall
safes, money chests, pistol safes and safes within a safe are a few
safes that fall under the burglar resistant safe.
Some safe dials utilize a key to lock and unlock the dial in order
to use the dial.
There are Digital Combination Safes, Dial Combination Safes and
there are safes which use a certain finger placement in order to
Unlock them. This later type is used mainly for pistols.
Browning makes Gun Safes to protect Fire Arms that are only made of
light metal. Anyone could drill through with a hole saw. Go to a gun
shop or show and take a look. Go to the Sam type clubs and see for
yourself.
I have come across Safes that utilized Tubular Keys and Chicago
Double Sided Keys.
Abloy High Security Cylinders and more.
Fort Knox is a good Safe.
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A Local Burglary and Gardall Safes Case History:
5/3/2000 Telephone 1-800-722-7233
A burglary at a local Madisonville Tennessee gravel pit prompted the
Gardall safe, Mayflower sales, fire king safe nightmare, again.
Each time I have called Gardall for pricing it was a hassle and to
say the least distasteful. Over the past twenty years I have called
at least a half dozen times and the conversations always ended with
my feeling angry.
Manufacturer, distributor, call, call, call, etc...
This last time was no different. I called and was transferred to
Kathy.
I explained to Kathy about the $1.00 manufacturer price ending up
being $400.00 etc. For those unaware of what I am talking about
please read my episodes of manufacturers and distributors.
Well, anyway Kathy panicked and got so angry when I told her that I
was an instructor and teaching the same to students, she slammed the
telephone down on me.
She never did give me the telephone number of mayflower sales. This
was the very reason I called. I had to call back and get the
telephone number.
I attempted to acquire the same information from McDonald Dash and
we were transferred twice. And no one answered in their Safe
division. Oh well they lost the sales.
Mayflower 718-622-8785, Iesha, Rafael, Antonio, all of these people
spoke such poor English that I could barely decipher what they said.
Anyway asking for shipping and price quotes etc... Again left me
without a sale.
A three hundred dollar Gardall manufacturer safe in the end was one
thousand dollars.
And if there are repairs to be made you must contact the factory not
the distributor from whom you bought the safe. Again the distributor
is only a money making nepotism connection.
I spoke with Rafael who told me about Fire King Safes. I told him
that I needed specks and prices.
Rafael said that he would fax the information to me immediately
about
Fire King Safes. It never came. Typical New American.
I waited for one half of an hour and I had to leave. I called
Mayflower back and was told Rafael was on the telephone. I left the
site.
It is amazing that these companies are so large and have money.
Isnt it? Thus the Enrons of the world.
Upon my return to the shop I called Mayflower again.
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Mayflower finally sent the fax to Liz but they neglected to send the
prices, so now I must call them back again. Tomorrow.
Without prices for Their product how could I possibly quote a
client a price?
By the way, most of the people I spoke with could barely speak
understandable American English. I found it extremely difficult to
converse in a communicable dialect let alone discuss Security with
any of these individuals.
Each company should procure a copy of the Master Locksmith Security
Encyclopedia Set Dictionary and gain some insight to Locksmith
Security Industry Terminology. After all this is a respectable
profession and these individuals should show respect for it.
Look at TYCO and the Billions they ripped USA citizens Off For
2003.
Tyco Is the USAs Security. Tyco Owns IT.
Like I stated. They need to show some respect for the trade.
In the Wall Safes

Installation
The safe should measure to fit in between 16 on center wall studs.
The unit has a face flange which overlaps the stud faces.
With the safe door open it is then bolted though the sides of the
safe into the wall studs. The Wall Safe holes are usually pre drilled
into the container at the factory and the safe usually comes with an
installation kit.
Very easy to install. The Safe Combination Change is usually by safe
Combination Change Key.
The in the wall safes come with a mounting template and instructions
and are very easy to install.
The safe is then concealed by the use of a picture or other
imaginative means.
The Midnight Call was a Request from an Individual to Meet

Him at the Bank for a Withdrawal
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Battery Operated Safe Case History:
Liz and I ran into a digital combination safe which the owners could
not open.
I gently pried open the plastic box containing the electronic
components.
Our close inspection revealed that the battery holder for AA
batteries was corroded. Liz left the site and purchased a battery
holder at a local electronics store along with some fresh batteries.
I soldered on the new battery pack, punched in the Combination and
the store was up and running.
There are Vehicle Safes which bolt under the seat and when you press
a button or remote transmitter, a hydraulic piston extends the strong
box from under the seat. A key is usually then used to open the
container. Money or a protection device may be kept here.
Rotary Hoppers and drop boxes usually use baffles inside to prohibit
the use of a coat hanger and gum when the perpetrator is trying to
obtain the containers contents.
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Tubular In Floor Safes

Our Tubular In Floor Safes Example:
STAR
The Tubular Safe is cylindrical in

shape and usually mounted in a
cement floor. The Nose is heavy with
a carry handle which swings up over
the dial.
The Lock Box is mounted on the back

of the nose.
The Combinations are dialed in and
are changed the same way as the previous safe examples.
There is one exception to some dial boxes.
After the numbers are dialed (as we stated earlier) after the dial
is turned to 0 it is then pushed in and turned. This pushing in and
turning is what Unlocks the Locking Bolt.
Some dials intentionally come off the spindle.
The posts on the dial will only fit back on the spindle one way. The
dial is made to come off intentionally, so that it may be removed
from the location to a more secure one.
Anyone looking at a spindle without a dial and reference numbers is
in tough shape.
The back cover has three Phillips screws holding it on to the nose.
The cover will only fit on with the three screw holes lined up
correctly one way.
You will notice when the rear cover is removed that there are three
large posts that are pushed in against three spring loaded buttons.
Their purpose, I do not know. I believe they must be in pushed in by
the rear cover in order for the push and turn dial to operate.
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The Combination change key was not a standard #4 as with the usual
safe Combination change. The Change key utilized was a #3.
I recommend purchasing the multi safe Combination change key set.
This type of safe is usually used in a concrete floor.
The concrete may be poured around the protective canister in order
to make attack more difficult. If the concrete is already poured and
hard, the concrete may be broken open and the area beneath removed in
order for the canister to be lowered into it. Concrete is then poured
around the canister. I have seen a concrete block poured into a
corner of the room and the canister installed in this manner.
In the floor tubular safes may be concealed with a steel sheet cover
and a throw rug if need be. I knew of one lady that placed a small
box floor safe, similar to an in wall safe in the floor of her
bathroom. No one ever knew. Some floor safes have a hinged lid that
fits securely over the face and aids in the safes concealment.
All safes when opened may be drilled and bolted to their foundation,
whether it is wood, steel, concrete etc. When the door is shut and
locked the retaining bolt or bolts are inaccessible and security of
the container increased.
Our Tubular In Floor Safes Example: Major Type Safe
Picture SF 20
View From Front Of
Nose
Looking Down
Dial
Locking Bolts
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Picture SF 21
View From Back of the Nose
Giant
Snap Ring
Line Up Holes
Safe Change Key Hole

Key #6
Remove the giant snap ring and remove the back cover.
You will notice that one of the "Line Up" pins has a sleeve over it.
This sleeve and pin must be in place for proper operation.
Line up the wheel clutch key slots watching them and then turning
the dial in the 4,3,2,1 sequence. Line up all of the clutch key
slots, so they are lined up correctly where the back cover will be
reinserted.
I found the lost Combination, by lining up the clutch slots and then
replacing the cover and inserting the correct safe change Combination
Key #6.
The clutch
and key slot is the elongated slot on each wheel pack.
Make sure that the back is replaced on the rear of the box before
inserting and turning the key.
Insert the correct key and turn Clockwise one quarter turn, until
the key stops turning. Dial in the new Combination using the correct
mark.
Use the 4,3,2,1 sequence and then turn the key counter clockwise,
locking the wheel packs.
Remove the key.
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Try the new Combination at least three times before locking the
removable nose into place.
Picture SF 22
Wheel
Change Key
Here
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Major Square Container Case History:
5/10/2000
The handle would not retract the Lock Bolts.
The safe door was open. There was a cover over the lock box that was
removed by removing two screws. The Re-Locker and spring were held
back by a plate attached to the lock box. This Re-Locker plate had
shifted and was blocking the bolt from retracting. I removed the
plate which allowed the back of the lock box to be removed. I gave a
quick visual inspection to see if all appeared all right.
I then returned the back of the lock box to its position and
replaced the screws without the re-lock plate. A group 2.
I dialed out the old Combination to the change mark I inserted my
change key, turned it a 1/4 turn and entered a new Combination. I
then locked my change key a 1/4 turn and removed it from the back of
the lock box.
I then removed the two rear lock box screws so that I could replace
the re-locker plate.
I re-adjusted the re-locker plate and tightened the screws.
The cover was replaced.
With the safe door open I dialed the safe Combination three times.
Each time checking the handle to see if the lock bolts would be
retracted correctly.
When I was satisfied, I had the manager dial the safe Combination
three times in front of me to make sure it worked and Liz and I were
paid.
Time, thirty minutes.
$130.00.
Fire/Burglar Proof Safes

Let me start first by saying that, nothing is proof. Only resistant.
A Fire Safe such as those called sentry are usually fire proof
(Resistant).
The walls of the Record Safe are filled with fire proof insulation.
The Record Safe is good for keeping important papers in, against the
possibility of fire. It depends on how hot the fire is as to how
charred the papers are after a fire.
It is of course better than no protection at all.
All fully insulated Record Safe contain moisture in the insulation.
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This moisture is what protects the contents of the Record Safe
during a fire.
The moisture helps keep the temperatures below 300 degrees
Fahrenheit.
The charring point of paper is 420 degrees Fahrenheit.
Fire Safes/ Record Safe come with ratings.
The rating is in reference as to how long a Safe will withstand a
predetermined temperature and prevent the contents of the safe from
being destroyed.
A Fire Resistant Safe will provide the protection one needs in order
to remove charred edged documents from the security container. It is
better than no documents at all.
Play (Safe) - this is part of the underwriters laboratories
(UL) standards when referring to a fire safe; this allows for the
expansion of the unit during severe fire. This also allows for the
gradual release of internal pressures which may build up during a
fire.
The smaller the fire safe the easier it is to steal.
The fire safe when open may be bolted to the premise.
Safe Ratings
Safes come with different ratings as to their protection against
Fire and or burglary.
Safes utilize different metals for protection as well as insulation
and fill.
The Safe Field is an occupation unto itself and an entire lifetime
or more could be devoted to this field.
I personally know my limitations and call a Safe Person when needed.
I will simply sub out the work.
Picture SF 17
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Sentry Fire Safes
Gaining Entry In to A Sentry Fire Safe Case History:
I used a hole saw with a pilot bit mounted in it.
The tip of the pilot bit should protrude no further than 1/8.
I flipped the safe over upside down. I would be working from the
bottom of the safe.
I then would drill the outside of the safe wall until the steel plug
made by the hole saw may be removed.
I then chisel or use a concrete bit to remove the insulation from
the hole. The hole should be cleaned of the fire proofing for it will
quickly dull most cutting and or drilling apparatuses.
When the hole is cleaned out from the fire proofing I then use the
hole saw again and drill the second safe wall until the steel plug
maybe removed from the safe wall.
I then used a flash light and a super long flat head screw driver.
I removed the screws from the back of the Safe doors inner cover
exposing the wheel pack. I then used the super long screw driver to
manipulate the wheels and open the door.
I am sure that a Safe Person would have done it differently, but
this is how I did it.
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A Sentry Drawer, File, Fire Safe Utilizing a Key
Changing the Combination
To change a Combination on a sentry fire, 2 drawer, file safe that
utilizes a key. Key blank Y111.
With the lower drawer open, remove the four small nuts on the back
of the drawer. The drawer front may now be removed.
With the drawer laying on its face and the workings exposed remove
the screw that holds on the lock bolt assembly. Remove the latch and
connecting rod carefully. Notice how they are installed.
You will notice a small convex ring at the bottom of the shaft that
the lock bolt assembly was removed from. Gently, very gently, pry
this ring with two small screw drivers up the shaft. Do not bend,
distort or crack this retaining ring. You must re-use it.
Have patience and work the retaining ring up and off of the shaft.
Once the retaining ring is removed the lock may be pushed from the
front of the drawer face.
Mount the lock in a vise and drive out the roll pin which is holding
the plug in the shell. You must drive the pin out. You can not pull
it with pliers. Do not destroy or damage this roll pin.
Once the roll pin is removed slide the plug out of the shell.
To Re-Combinate the lock I simply scrambled the wafers.
I then inserted a key blank of the right keyway. I marked the blade
edge of the key where a wafer would contact the blade edge with a
sharp pointed Pippin file tip. I would remove the key blank and file
a bit short of where my mark was on the blade edge. I would then reinsert the blank and check to see if the wafer was flush with the
plug. If the wafer was not flush with the plug I would remove the
key blank and file a bit more. Return the key to the lock and check
to see if the wafer was flush with the plug. I repeated this process
with each wafer.
When all of the wafers were flush with the plug, I returned the plug
to the lock shell and checked for correct operation.
When I was satisfied with the operation of the working key I then
reassembled the lock with the roll pin.
Reassemble the workings in the exact manner by which you
disassembled them.
The whole process took less than thirty minutes.
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Servicing a Sentry Combination Fire Safe
Changing the Sentry Combination
There are three ways to change the Combination.

Re-Combinating the safe may be done as follows:
1) Remove the dial and rotate it 90 degrees on the dial spindle.
2) Remove the drive wheel and rotate it 180 degrees on the dial
spindle.
3) Remove the drive wheel screw and insert it into the adjacent hole
in the drive wheel.
When the above change has been made you must determine the new
Combination.
1) Turn the dial counterclockwise until the slot in the wheel lines
up with the locking bolt pin. Record the dial number.
2) Turn the dial clockwise until the slot in the middle wheel lines
up with the locking bolt pin. Record the dial number.
3) Turn the dial counterclockwise until the slot in the drive wheel
lines up with the locking bolt pin. Record the dial number.
The Combination is directly dialed left, right, left. Rotate three
turns, two turns, one turn.
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Securing a Safe
Re-Lockers
A Re-Locker is used inside better safe lock boxes in order to help
deter forcible entry. The Re-Locker is held in place by a spring.
When a pounding, thud, or jolt is strong enough the Re-Locker is
released and the Locking Bolt may not be withdrawn. A qualified safe
person or the correct template and drilling / penetrating equipment
needed. The bolt is then withdrawn and the Safe may be opened.
Bolting the Safe Down

I use a hole saw with a pilot bit mounted in it or a drill bit
alone.
The tip of the pilot bit should protrude no further than 1/8.
I drill the inside of the safe wall until the steel plug made by the
hole saw may be removed or until the drill bit penetrates through the
steel. A right angle drill may be in order each situation is
different.
I then chisel or use a concrete bit to remove the insulation from
the hole. The hole should be cleaned of the fire proofing for it will
quickly dull most cutting and or drilling apparatuses.
When the hole is cleaned out from the fire proofing I then use the
hole saw or drill bit again and drill the second safe wall until the
steel plug maybe removed from the safe wall.
Using a long enough bolt and washer, bolt the container.
I would repeat the process for several bolts.
Close the door and Lock the container.
The safe and or door may have security system wire installed the
same way. The door contacted on the inside. The wire is run through a
small hole in the back of the safe.
It must be kept in mind that when one drills a hole and removes the
fire resistant material from a safe they are lowering the safes fire
retarding capabilities. You may want to try and replace some of the
material when installing the bolt.
It is possible that you are violating the manufacturers warranty.
It is very hard to have both burglary and fire resistant with any
one safe.
Entry may be gained into the Sentry fire safe in the same manner.
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Security System Contacts and Wiring a Safe:
Most of the Safes I have been discussing here on these pages are
made of light to medium steel and may be drilled with a drill and or
hole Saw. The insulation material simply chipped away in short time.
And your wire passed through the hole.
Remember the Fire Rating is now void.
There are many Safes manufactured with Rockwell Steel and other
materials.
Mount the magnet part of the two piece Contact on the inside of the
door. And then mount the other Contact piece on the Safe Body itself.
Trial and Error will dictate proper alignment and placement.
Measuring with a small ruler etc...
Security System Programming;

I would Program Day Chime 24 hours (Not Dialing out) on the Control
panel and when the Safe door was opened the Day Chime would; Beep,
Beep, Beep, Beep, Beep, Beep locally and continuously. The Security
system key Pad would continue to beep until the violated Door was
shut and the Zone Closed and reinstated back into service.
This is a Vault.
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Tear Gas and OC
I thought this was a good place to instruct you of tear gas and
other good stuff. Either you can utilize the OC for protection and or
else my warning to you, be careful when you work with Safes.
Terminator OC
Stand Alone or an Add On to complete any security system.
This will really stop the thieves. When triggered by its trip line,
the Terminator will discharge 4 ounces of irritating OC aerosol,
causing an intruder to flee in a matter of seconds.
Quickly and easily installed, the Terminator provides another level
of protection.
The perpetrators will wish they never gained entry or tried to rip
you off.
Armored (cast aluminum) housing.

Easily replaceable aerosol can.
Safety pin that prevents accidental discharge.
Multi direction trip line installation.
Fast acting irritating aerosol is harmless to interior furnishings.
Complete and ready to use - Everything is included.
Protects up to 2,000 sq. ft. of indoor space.
RVL-TERM $85.00
WARNING:
Not for use in Aircraft or Automobiles.
Picture SF 18
Replacement can RVL-TERMCAN $30.00
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Repulsar IV OC
Similar in design to the Repulsar I, but the Repulsar IV has even a

larger OC capacity and greater application flexibility. Compatible
with most 12 volt DC security systems. In the simultaneous mode the
unit will fire four 6 oz. cans of OC aerosol at one time. Effectively
covering 1.6 times the area of Repulsar I. In sequential mode, the
Repulsar IV fires one can of 6 oz. aerosol and automatically resets
to fire the next canister at the next intrusion, whether hours, days
or months later. This unit is ideal for vacation homes, isolated
buildings or where complete control of an area is in demand.
Picture SF 19
8 1/4 x 8 1/4 square x 1 1/4
into room
x
RVL-REPULS-IV
$350.00
Replacement can
RVL-REPULIVCAN
$30.00
WARNING:
Not for use in Aircraft or Automobiles.
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Safe Deposit Boxes

This is my service kit.
The top tray holds the left and right noses as well as several lock
bodies.
A clear plastic parts box is kept under the parts tray.

Keys, Blanks, Wards and parts are kept here.
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The Wards are seen here with their Depth Stamped onto the face.
The small serrated teeth help to hamper and prohibit picking

attempts.
One attempts to line the slot/gate up of each ward, so the slot is
lined up on all of the wards at one time, in order the bolt slide
into it.
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Backward Code ................................................... 289

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