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CCOONTNTEENTSNTSF E A T U R E S

16KeyMark By Medeco

Medeco's New IC Lock.

21Schlage Interchangeable

Core LocksServicing and understanding the

Schlage IC Lock.

281996 Mercury Sable

With P.A.T.S.The new Ford 8-CutTransponder System.

42The Dor-O-Matic Jr-Swing

Providing barrier free accessfor the disabled.

54Reader's Choice AwardsHere are the products that you thereader feel deserve recognition for

outstanding quality, service,and design.

74Better Sales, Better

Security, Better ProfitsIncrease your profits by installing

add-on hardware accessories.

84Vindicator MicroLock Series

Installing and programming theMicroLock safe lock.

7 COMMENTARY

8 MANGO'S MESSAGE

12 LETTERS

46 SECURITY TESTS

50 BEGINNER'S CORNER

92 THRU THE KEYHOLE

96 BUSINESS BRIEFS

106 REED REPORT

116 THE LIGHTER SIDE

119 TECHNITIPS

136 TEST DRIVE

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On The CoverPresenting the second annual Reader's Choice Awardsand the products you feel deserve recognition. Seventeendifferent product categories ranging from Access Controlto Window Lock manufacturers have been acknowledgedwith this most prestigious award designation.

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Well gang, we've all been waiting a long time for a new book by DaveMcOmie, but as they say, good things are worth waiting for! Dave's brandnew book is called Dave McOmie's Penetration Party, and it is availablenow.

This latest offering contains a great deal of information, photos, drillpoints, and a new slant on safe work. Instead of simply giving you drillpoints, the book goes into detail on service and opening procedures. Daveeven shows you the boo-boos made on these safes and tells you how toavoid problems. For more info on this book, please turn to page 63.

My staff and I have just returned from the annual meeting of theNational Locksmith Suppliers Association (NLSA) which was held inPhoenix. Aside from the welcome change of temperature--Chicago has stillbeen COLD!--it was one of the more interesting NLSA meetings I canrecall.

One notable point is that a large number of manufacturers have lined upimpressive new product introductions to be announced in this second halfof 1996. So keep your eyes tuned to The National Locksmith and you'll bereading all about it soon!

One item of importance was brought to my attention by HowardJohnsen, President of Hans Johnsen Co. of Dallas TX. In its infinitewisdom the Texas legislature has passed a licensing law which wouldseem to require an individual to hold an alarm installer license to install somuch as a mechanical push button lock under some circumstances.

Specifically, Howard asked the state licensing department if a locksmith(without an alarm installer license) could install a mechanical push buttonlock on his facility so as to limit access to employees only. Howard wrotethe state specifically to force them to define whether this new law affectslocksmiths as much as it appeared on the surface.

Sure enough, Texas wrote back to Howard and told him the push buttonlock would "involve limiting access as part of an alarm system...and willrequire you to obtain a license." This is appalling news and you will readmore about it here soon.

In this month's issue Dee Bucha writes an opinion piece on why shedoesn't believe in locksmith licensing. I defend Dee's right to an opiniondifferent than mine. But I think this is simply one more example of whylocksmith licensing is so necessary. It may be the only way we can protectour rights. What do you think?

A new Mc Omie

book is born!

Marc GoldbergEditor/Publisher

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Lessons Learned In Sunday SchoolYou know you’re getting old when the weekend comes and your big plans for Friday or

Saturday night is visiting the local book store. I hate to admit it, but one of my favorite hang-outs, is the local book store, (What’s that saying about me?) especially the “Half-Price BookStore.” My wife, Rachel, hates it. Not because she doesn’t like books; it’s just not her idea ofa place to go for a weekend date. (She made me promise to take her someplace differentnext weekend. I agreed. She doesn’t know it yet, but we’re going to the library!) I can spendhours blissfully flipping through the tethered pages of used books, enamored by the wealthof information.

On a recent visit, I picked up a book by Robert Fulghum, titled: “All I Really Need ToKnow I Learned In Kindergarten.” It was a best seller about ten years ago. The synopsis onthe back cover read as follows:

Most of what I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be, Ilearned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, butthere in the sand-pile at Sunday School. These are the things I learned: Share everything;Play fair; Don’t hit people; Put things back where you found them; Clean up your ownmess; Don’t take things that aren’t yours; Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody; Washyour hands before you eat; Flush; Warm cookies and milk are good for you; Live abalanced life learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance andplay and work every day, some; Take a nap every afternoon; When you go out into theworld, watch out for traffic, hold hands, and stick together; Be aware of wonder.

Many psychologists agree that our basic personality is formed by age seven. While thismay be true, that does not mean it needs to stop developing at age seven. Regrettably forsome however, it does.

Recently I was reminded of a lesson I learned in my early years of life. One that isimportant for all, but especially for those who hold the public trust in their hands.

My wife teaches Sunday School classes to a group of impressionable, curious, bright-eyedfive and six-year-olds. The topic of one of her recent classes was on “Righteousness,” whichone hopes will add another wrinkle to her students’ fragile, malleable minds. I know it didmine.

She has a wonderful way of conveying life’s lessons in a story. The story of Righteousnessis a simple one which harbors a powerful message. Quite possibly one of the most profoundmessages these children will ever learn. Quite possibly one of the most important messagesanyone could ever learn. I do not possess the ability to convey the story as tenderly,passionately or descriptively as she did to her class, but I hope the message will ring true.

“The Story Of Ping”Once upon a time, long, long ago, there lived a boy named Ping. The emperor of the

land where Ping lived was getting old and needed to find a person worthy of assuminghis position as leader of the Papaya people. This could be no ordinary person, however.

The next person groomed to assume the throne, needed to possess very specialcharacteristics.

One morning the emperor called all the young people of the land to his palace. Ashe stood before the assembled mass of people, he announced that he was looking forsomeone to replace him, assuming the responsibilities as ruler of his people. Hewould choose the new emperor from one of those that gathered before him.

To help make this most delicate and important decision, the emperor gave eachchild a seed, and told them all to bring back the product of that seed in one year. Atthat time, he would choose the person to become the next emperor of the land.

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Each child tenderly cradled the seed in their nimble little hands, and they all rushed home asfast as they could to plant it in a pot.

Ping carefully planted his seed as well. In the coming months, Ping watered, fertilized andexposed the potted seed to as much sunlight as he could. Ping took meticulous care of hisseed, giving it great love and attention, but the seed would not grow.

Ping was beginning to get concerned that the seed would never grow, so he went to hisfather for advice. His father told him, “Do the best you can and that will be enough.” Pingtook his father’s words to heart and continued to meticulously care for his planted seed, butto no avail. The seed would not sprout.

The year passed quickly and the day soon arrived when all the children would gatherback at the palace to proudly present the emperor with the fruits of their labor. Ping was notgoing to go to the palace that day. He was much too humiliated and embarrassed to presentthe emperor with a pot of soil, but his father encouraged him to go by saying, “You did thebest you could, that will be enough.”

As Ping reluctantly carried his pot of soil to the palace, many of his friends stopped himalong the way and said, “You’re not going to present the emperor with a pot of soil are you?Why don’t you go buy a plant? It’s better than bringing nothing!”

Ping was tempted to take the advice of his friends, after all, an empty planter was areflection of his ability, but his father’s words of wisdom rang in his head.

Upon arrival at the palace grounds, each child assembled before the emperor, one by onedisplaying the wonderful growth the seed had produced. Some had beautiful lush plants,others had wonderfully colored flowers. All Ping had was a pot of soil and a sproutless seed.Of the thousands of children in attendance, Ping was the only one without a plant or flower.

Ping sheepishly huddled at the very end of the line hoping not to be seen, reluctant toapproach the emperor when his turn had come. As he did, Ping could hear the crowd ofchildren laughing and snickering behind him as he approached the emperor with his emptyplanter. The emperor looked down at the fragile soiled hands holding the pot and asked Pingwhy there was no plant? Ping tucked his chin to his chest as painful tears streamed down hischeeks, “I don’t know why,” Ping replied. “I watered the seed, made sure it got plenty ofsunlight and cared for it dearly, but it would not grow. I’m sorry I have failed you, but I didthe best I could!”

The emperor placed his broad hand upon Ping’s shoulder for a moment, then directedhim back to his place among the other children.

A few minutes later, the emperor announced that he had made his decision for the nextindividual to succeed him. A sense of stirring excitement filled the air as all the childrenwaited eagerly for their name to be called.

When the emperor called Ping as the next to grace the throne, a hushed silence fell overthe crowd. A sense of disbelief and puzzlement crossed everyone’s face, even Ping’s. Theemperor must have made a terrible mistake! How could he possibly choose Ping?

As Ping approached the emperor to assume his responsibilities, he asked, “Why wouldyou choose me to lead our people when I could not even grow a plant?”

“Because you were righteous and honorable,” the emperor replied, “and only he who is, isworthy of such an honor.”

“But how do you know others were not more righteous and honorable than I?” Pingquestioned.

“Because all the seeds I had distributed a year ago, had first been boiled” the emperoranswered. “As I’m sure you know, a seed that has been boiled, will not grow. You did not failme, the children of my people have failed me. Even though everyone’s plant or flower mayappear taller than yours, you will forever be taller than them all!”...

The Ping’s of the world are becoming an endangered species,much like the Bald Eagle. It’s very rare to encounter one, but whenyou do, it leaves an eternal lasting impression. One can only hopethat the impression you make on all who know you, is one likePing’s!


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None BetterI just received my April issue of

The National Locksmith today and Ilike the new look. Clean as a whistle.Neat. First rate. RR Donnelley, whois the best printer in the business, hasdone another first rate job.

Just happened to be looking overthe great writers The NationalL o c k s m i t h h a s a s w e l l . A l lheavyweights. Guys like GregMango, Jake Jakubuwski, Bill Reed,Dave McOmie, Dale Libby etc., etc.These guys are the best in thebusiness.

So, if you want the best securitymagazine on this planet, read TheNational Locksmith. The best in thebusiness. Bill Paroby

New Jersey

Tragic Pain Eased ByLocksmith

I enjoy my job with All-Lockalmost every minute of every day. Ihave bad days and good days. Thelast few days have been especiallybetter than usual.

A very tragic incident ironicallypresented the opportunity for me tofeel very good about the locksmithbusiness.

On February 5, 1996 a very strongtornado ripped through DallasCounty, Alabama which is my homeCounty. A mother and father in onefamily was killed less than 10 milesfrom my home.

The daughter of the victims is afriend of my daughter.

The family was cleaning up andtrying to locate their belongings onthe morning after and found that thekeys for their parents two vehicleswere not to be found.

My daughter called my wife andshe called me at the plant for help.

Not having the tools or expertiseto help, I had my wife call Dee’sLocksmith & Alarm service in Selma.William D. Ellis (Billy D.) not onlyresponded and took care of themissing keys problem, but he did itas good-will with no charge.

This is a tribute to a goodneighbor that not only did not takeadvantage of the situation, butreacted as a good Samaritan.

I thank Billy for this good feeling Ihave about the people in ourbusiness. Russell Alsbrook

National Sales Manager All-Lock Co., Inc.

Have You Called A ServicePerson Lately

Guy’s, I know you don’t wantanyone to set your rates and you’lldarn well charge what you please. Iguess some of you have legitimatereasons for working so cheaply, buthave any of you called another

service person to your home lately? Icalled a heating and air conditioningman to my house the other day andthe service call was $46.00. All he didwas look at my furnace, advise me toreplace it, and hand me the bill. Totaltime spent was less than ten minutes.

The next day I was told that mysatellite needed to be tilted, it wouldcost me $38.00 for five minutes of atechnician's time. Then I called anelectrician to give me an estimate forinstalling a fuse panel on the exteriorwall of my house, and to run twentyfive feet of wire to my soon to bepurchased air-conditioner. Thelowest bid was $800.00.

I called the gas company and wastold that to run three feet of line frommy meter straight to my furnacewould cost $150.00.

Some things are relevant andsome are not, but when you comparewhat other people are charging forsimilar services to what most of usare, I think it is a shame. All I ask youto do is check around your area andsee what you find. In my opinion as alocksmith, your rates should be not


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Instant GratificationI received your new Insta Card

program recently, GREAT! This isthe type of computer program morecompanies should be producing. Thecard is so easy to calibrate. Some maythink the price is high, but when youconsider the cost of new cards,$179.95, is cheap for an unlimitedsupply of new cards. Keep up thegood work. Rick Rogers

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Charge What You're WorthI charge a $45 service call for

every job. Years ago, I used to waivethe service call for customers if I wasin the area, but the problem I ran intowas that some customers wouldrequest that I come and service theirlocks when I was, “In the area.” Iwound up not being able to charge aservice call to some customers at all.Now, I charge the $45 even if I’mright around the corner when I getthe call. I do this to remain consistentfor the customer.

What other locksmiths charge is ofno concern to me. I know what I’mworth, and so do my customers. Newcustomers sometimes feel that myprices are high, but it is so gratifyingwhen they call me back after usingsomeone else who was lessexpensive. After that, they usually donot even ask me how much the jobwill cost. TinkerLock

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Public Awareness NeededMost of us agree that those who

will make a key to any lock for $10

are demeaning the trade and theindustry. But then again, most ofthese type of people are not the oneswith thousands of dollars worth ofequipment in the service truck. Thatdoesn’t matter to the cost consciouscustomer, but it does to the qualityconscious customers.

The main problem we have tosolve as an industry is publiceducation as to what we do, and thetraining necessary to do our jobs.Upon hearing that I am a locksmith,a lady said “So you make keys andopen cars?” I replied that was oversimplified, but yes, I do that as well.She thought that was a cute way tomake a living. I don’t think it’s verycute when I’m pulling a V.A.T.S.column with an air bag at 2:00 a.m.because the keys are at the bottom ofthe lake. It wasn’t cute for thecustomer because she thought shewould have to wait until Monday toget another “chip” key from thedealer.

I have never been a big proponentfor associations, but I believe they arethe only way we can get the respectwe deserve. The members have toput forth the effort because norespect is given unearned. Just athought. Wallace Mink

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Maybe A Name Change IsNeeded

Locksmith is an honorable nameto those who understand it andrespect it, but does it have the impactthat we would hope for? How oftendoes someone say “You can dothat?,” when referring to a servicethat you offer. Or how about thosejobs you have lost because you arethought of as “Just a locksmith!”

In the military you are givenstriking titles to enhance your selfimage, for example; Mess Specialist(Cook), Supply ManagementSpecialist (Storekeeper.) They soundpretty good for jobs that wouldotherwise be looked upon with littlesparkle.

After attending a local Rotarymeeting and discussing a break-inthat had occurred with one of themembers. I suggested a CCTVsystem be installed, when someonestepped in and said “Locksmiths dothat? I thought they just cut keys !”After correcting them I scheduledtwo jobs. I think it’s time to rethink

the position of the term locksmith toa more appealing title such asSecurity Hardware Technician. Itcertainly adds flavor and covers abroad spectrum of services youprovide. It also helps when adding toyour bottom line collection.

Tom Lynch New York

A Passionate Plea OfSupport

Now-a-days, we see more andmore beginner locksmiths startingout by opening small stores, ormaybe working out of a mobile van.Few realize what the overall cost willbe to them personally and to theirfamily in general.

The cost of tools, parts, truckexpenses etc., all take their toll on thebottom line, making it difficult tomake a decent living for a family, butwhat can he do?

The hardware stores sell locks,keys and even do rekeying work. Thepolice open cars for the public, thedistributors either charge us toomuch or don’t deliver the part ontime, or do locksmith jobsthemselves. All are taking a piece ofthe action and a piece of our hearts.

We wait by the phone for what?To have someone call us on a priceand then go somewhere else, or tolisten to countless salesmen trying tosell us insurance, cellular phones,stocks, etc. We throw up our handsin anger and disgust, but who islistening?

We give honor to those in ourindustry who have made it, who arecontributing to the profession byteaching, writing, working for thevarious associations and in generaljust doing good deeds. But again,they are in the minority. There arethousands of us out here who are notmaking it, who wish they couldcontribute more to their associations,but there is nothing to give.

The on-going talk about licensingthe locksmiths in many of the statesand the possible high accompanyingfee, will no doubt drive many goodmobile locksmiths out of business.Now, I would like to hear from someof the so called well meaning groupssponsoring the legislation, to tell mehow this will be a good thing? Forwhom? Only those locksmithcompanies that are already doingwell! Bob Galcik

Pennsylvania



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It’s not often this old boy gets thechance to write about a newproduct that is unique, exciting, and

that I believe is a potential profitpowerhouse for locksmiths. But, aftera visit to the Medeco factory in Salem,Virginia not long ago, that’s exactlythe opportunity that came my way.

From Medeco’s earliest cylindersand padlocks through the develop-ment of their Biaxial keyways, theMaxum deadbolt and the Patriotmarketing concept, Medeco has takenan aggressive leadership roll in boththe high-security and key controlaspects of the locksmithing industry.At the same time, Medeco has notbeen shy about quickly and vigorouslydefending the security of theirkeyways and products from infringe-ment when the need arose.

With the introduction of theirKeyMark family of lock cylinders,Medeco is continuing a positiveindustry leadership roll by providinglocksmiths and their customers withanother level of marketable, highquality lock cylinders. Although theKeyMark line does not carry UL’s 437designation for high-security locks,KeyMark cylinders do offer unpara-lleled key control under Medeco’sutility patent (U. S. Patent #5,176,015)and a great deal of pick resistancebecause of KeyMark’s patentedSecurity Leg .

“And, what” you ask, “is a KeyMarkline?” I’m glad you asked!

First, KeyMark is not a new wave,knock-your-socks-off, line of high

security lock cylinders designed tosupersede, replace or compete withMedeco’s Biaxial cylinders. KeyMarkis not an attempt by Medeco topromote an “economy” line of highsecurity cylinders. The KeyMark lineof cylinders does not utilize side bars,“lift and rotate pins” or any specialdrill resistant qualities that are thehallmark of Medeco High SecurityCylinders.

KeyMark cylinders are a line ofcylinders manufactured by Medeco,that will allow locksmiths to offer arealistically priced, patent protected,key control option to their customers

who don’t necessarily need “high-security” but want “something better”than the best some manufacturerscurrently offer.

KeyMark’s unique family ofMedeco made cylinders willprovide locksmiths an

opportunity to take advantage of aready-made market which already hasa base of millions of retrofittablecylinders in place. KeyMark accomp-lishes that by offering Medeco dealersa high quality, key control productoption which locksmiths across thecountry can sell to thousands ofbusinesses and institutions that would

Long known for its high security locks, Medecois debuting a new line of interchangeable coreand conventional non high security lock cylinders.

by JakeJakubuwski

1. The Medeco KeyMark interchangeable core cylinder.

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BY MEDECObenefit from retrofitting their existinglocks with KeyMark cylinders.

At the same time, locksmithscan assure those customersthat the keys issued for the

KeyMark cylinders, (with its patentedSecurity Leg) are truly protected fromunauthorized duplication under thepatent laws of the United States, andby Medeco’s willingness to respondto, and remedy, any actual orperceived violation to that protection.

KeyMark is a family of inter-

changeable core cylinders that canretrofit Best, Falcon, Arrow, Peaksand similar types of removable corelocking devices (Photograph 1.) That’sright. KeyMark cylinders will retrofitany (six or seven pin) Best/Falcon-style interchangeable core housing.And, KeyMark cylinders are “pinned”like any of the above mentioned I-Cores (Total Pin Stack “23”) even tothe extent that if you don’t want to usethe KeyMark pinning kit, one can useBest/ Falcon or similar after-marketpins, springs and caps.

KeyMark is a lso a family ofcyl inders that include singleshearl ine cyl inders capable ofretrofi t t ing cyl inder cavit ies forconventional non-interchangeablecore locks. That is , KeyMarkcylinders are being produced thatare capable of retrofitting standardkey- in-knob, and key- in- levercylinders for leading manufacturersl ike Schlage, Arrow, Sargent,Corbin, Russwin and others with thesame patented Security Leg keywayand key. (Photograph 2.)

By utilizing KeyMark’s inter-changeable and non-inter-changeable core cylinders,

locksmiths now have the ability to notonly interface with existingBest/Falcon type locks, but to offermultiple hardware options (I-Core onexterior doors, non-I-Core on interiordoors) to prospective customerswithout requiring the customer tocommit to an investment, if any, innew hardware to accommodate thechange over to KeyMark. If thepotential customer currently hasBest/Falcon, the only investmentwould be for KeyMark cores, keys andpinning charges.

If the customer has Schlage, Arrowor other compatible hardware on their

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2. KeyMark is also available insingle shearline cylinders capableof retrofitting cylinder cavities forconventional non-interchangeablecore locks.

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doors and wants to upgrade to asecure, fully protected, proprietarykeyway for single shearline fullmortise, knob or leversets, then singleshearline KeyMark cylinders, keysand re-pinning charges are the onlyinvestment they have to make. Or, thelocksmith might suggest a combin-ation of both types of cylinders,interchangeable core for perimeterdoors and single shearline cylindersfor interior doors, if that option wherethe most practical and cost-effective.

Another option for the customerwho is looking for a depend-able, enforceable and afford-

able key control program that willprotect their premises from theunauthorized duplication of keys,Medeco has a line of KeyMarkmortise and rim cylinders. Knobsets,leverset and deadbolts that carry thepatented KeyMark Security Legkeyway are also available (Photograph3.)

KeyMark is a viable, realistic,practical and profitable alternative tothe many “patented” keying systemsthat are currently available in theindustry. Why? First, because itsuniquely patented keys and keyways(KeyMark has well over 17,000potential proprietary keyways) assuresthe locksmith and their customers of ahighly secure key control programthat is workable and protectable. Secondly, KeyMark is, by virtue of itswide range ofhardware andretrofit options,v e r s a t i l eenough to allowthe locksmith torespond to near-ly any require-ment that ap o t e n t i a l o rp r o s p e c t i v ecustomer mayhave when itcomes to keyc o n t r o la p p l i c a t i o n s .A d d i t i o n a l l y ,other productapplications arep l a n n e d f o rfuture develop-ment that wille n h a n c e a na l r e a d ya t t r a c t i v econcept.

Because of the large number ofkeyways, hardware options andpinning possibilities, KeyMark

has system expansion capabilitieswhich Best/Falcon type systemssimply cannot offer without danger ofcreating inadvertent change keys,master keys or even control keys.

The first thing about the KeyMarkkey and cylinder that catches your eyeis the visual impact of the keywaywhich doesn’t terminate at the normalsix o’clock position of a standardcylinder. The KeyMark keywayterminates somewhere in the lowerright quadrant of the plug’s outerradius, (Illustration 1.)

This is the patented “Security Leg”that I have been talking about. Thisleg comes off the “ledge” of the

keyway anywhere from 5 to 85degrees. By varying the degree ofdrop on this leg and adding variouswards or broachings to the keyway,KeyMark has a large potential forindividualized proprietary keyways.

On KeyMark’s I-Core cylinders, theSecurity Leg helps increase the pickresistance of the cylinder, especially ifone was trying to pick the cylinder tothe control shear line, since thebottom of the keyway is not locatedover the holes in the bottom of thecontrol sleeve of the core. With thenon-interchangeable core KeyMarkcylinders, the ledge under the pinsmakes picking more difficult bydenying the “picker” unimpededaccess to the pins and restricting thepicker’s ability to manipulate the pins.Pick resistance is further enhanced bythe utilization of mushroom pins(bottom and top) as an optionalpinning measure.

Adding to the key controlcapabilities of the KeyMark system isthe fact that the keys must be cut on aspecial machine (Illustration 2.) Themachine is designed and manu-factured specifically to cut KeyMarkkeys. Each machine has a patented,angled jaw and clamp that corres-ponds to the keyway assigned to aspecific locksmith shop. Medeco ispresently working on a set ofKeyMark jaws that will be compatiblewith HPC’s 1200CM. Unlike other

1. The KeyMark keyway terminates somewhere in the lower right quadrant of the plug’s outerradius.

3. A rim cylinders showing thepatented KeyMark Security Legkeyway.

18 • The National Locksmith Continued on page 20


patented key control systems for I-Core or removable core systems,KeyMark keyblanks cannot beduplicated on common key cuttingequipment. This means: Even if ahardware store or non-authorizedlocksmith could obtain the properblank, they would be unable to readilyduplicate the key.

Although KeyMark cylinders arenot considered high securitycylinders, their security is

heightened by the difficulty andimpracticality involved in trying tocounterfeit keys and keyblanks. Toprevent one KeyMark dealer frominadvertently duplicating the key ofanother, Medeco mandates that eachdealer have their blanks “coined” atthe Medeco factory with their shopname, telephone number and/orpersonal blind code. If a KeyMarkdealer deliberately duplicated aKeyMark key that did not have theirspecific code coined on the keyoffered for duplication, Medeco wouldvery likely revoke the offendingdealer’s license.

That’s what KeyMark is all about.Next month, I’ll have complete, in-depth information and photographsrelating to the pinning and servicing of

KeyMark cylinders and hardware. I’llshow you how to pin the variouscylinders and how the KeyMarkmachine works and even what thecylinders look like on a customer’sdoor. For more information onKeyMark and how you can obtain the

KeyMark line of patent protected keycontrol cylinders, locks and cores foryour shop, call Medeco at 1-800-582-2670 and ask them to send you theKeyMark information kit. Do it now,and tell ‘em: “Jake told me to call.”


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Although Best Lock Co., was thef i r s t m a n u f a c t u r e r o f t h e

interchangeable core lock, it is surelynot the only one. In addition to theBest compatible clones manufacturedby a few different lock companies,there are at least a half dozen differentand unique (non-Best compatible)interchangeable core systemsdesigned by some of the other majorplayers in the lock industry.

The interchangeable core locksystem from Schlage is probably oneof the more recent versions of theinterchangeable core systems. Theoriginal Schlage interchangeable coredesign was introduced in 1984. Anexploded view of it is shown in Figure 1.

The Schlage interchangeable coresystem is among the simplest (of allinterchangeable core systems) tounderstand and service. It does notmake use of build-up pins and doesnot require any special mathematicalformula to determine pin stacks.Schlage Core Construction

The Schlage interchangeable corelock cylinder was designed in such away that it is effectively compatiblewith Schlage non-interchangeablecore systems, except that a non-interchangeable core cylinder can’t beremoved with a control key. Theinterchangeable core and non-interchangeable core locks can bekeyed alike or set to work in the samemaster key system.

The basic Schlage interchangeablecore lock is designed to work with astandard six cut Schlage key. Withinthe plug are the standard six pinchambers and an extra small diameterpin chamber at the very back of thecylinder. Figure 2, shows the modifiedcore design (introduced in 1991) and

the Primus high security version ofthe Schlage interchangeable corelock. I will explain the modified designand the Primus variation later in thisarticle.

If you look at the exploded views inFigure 2, you will notice that theapparent differences between theinterchangeable core cylinders and amore typical cylinder are quiteminimal. In the lock plug, there is aseventh pin chamber at the back end.

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by SalDulcamero

Figure 1. The original Schlageinterchangeable core design.

Figure 2. The modified core design introduced in 1991 and the Primus highsecurity version of the Schlage interchangeable core lock.

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The seventh chamber contains acontrol pin which is crucial in the coreremoval process in concert with thecontrol key. The first six pin chambersare of standard diameter and usestandard Schlage (or replacementbrand) pin tumblers. The seventh pinchamber is smaller in diameter, as isthe diameter of the control pin itself.

The actuating ring and actuatingpin are two parts that you willobviously not find on a standard non-interchangeable core Schlage lockcylinder. These parts are involved inthe control key operated core removalprocess. A few other parts (not visiblein this view) are also integral to theoperation and removal of the Schlageinterchangeable core.Schlage Core Operation

The diagrams in Figure 3, illustratehow the Schlage core operates. Theillustration at the top shows the corewith a control key and the illustrationjust below it shows the same core withan operating key. The six pinoperating key is too short to reach andlift the control pin in the seventh pinchamber. With the correct operatingkey, the pins in the six standard pinchambers are aligned with the shearline and are prepared to allow the plugto rotate.

The control pin in the seventh pinchamber is not only smaller indiameter than the other pins in theplug, but also operates differently thanstandard pin tumblers. In a normal pinchamber, gravity and spring tensionwill tend to force a bottom pin to thebottom of the pin chamber. With nokey to stop it, the top pin will followthe bottom pin into the plug, securingit and preventing plug rotation.

The control pin seventh chamber isdrilled just deep enough to allow thetop surface of the control pin to be atthe shear line, when the pin is pushed(by spring tension) to the bottom ofthe pin chamber. If you are using aproper operating key and all the pinsare at the shear line, the control pin inthe last chamber will not interferewith plug rotation.

In the illustration at the top ofFigure 3, the control key is longenough to reach and lift the controlpin. Because the control pin is theexact length of the control pinchamber depth, raising the control pinat all will cause the top surface of thepin to be above the shear line. Thenthe control pin moves into a notch in

the inside of the actuating ring, and atthe same time lifts the actuating pin.The actuating pin accomplishes twodifferent tasks. First, the actuating pinlifts the special tumbler. The specialtumbler is spring loaded and engagesthe locking pin. The actuating pinpushes the special tumbler upwardand disengages it from the lockingpin. Once the special tumbler isdisengaged from the locking pin,clockwise plug rotation will cause theactuating pin to grab the locking pinand draw it inward. The Schlage corecan then be removed from or installedinto a Schlage style interchangeablecore housing.Original Design

The original design Schlageinterchangeable core had a muchsimpler operating locking pin. Thespring loaded locking pin could alwaysbe pushed in, regardless of whether ornot you possessed a control key. Thatdesign allowed personnel to loadcores into empty housings withoutbeing issued control keys. It seemedlike a good idea at the time. In theory,the cores would be more secure sinceyou didn’t have to issue (the otherwiserestricted) control keys to people whomight lose or keep them.

I already mentioned that thelocking pin could always be pushed infor installation purposes. Once thecore was installed however, the pinwas out of reach. That means that youstill needed the control key if youwanted to remove the core.

Ultimately there was concern thatunscrupulous people would find a wayto physically engage the locking pin,and with nothing to prevent it frombeing pushed inward, the lock wouldbe compromised. By adding thespecial tumbler to secure the lockingpin (and the other design changesthat came with it) Schlage changedthe core in May 1991 to require theuse of the control key for coreinsertion as well. Schlage interchange-able cores manufactured since then


Figure 3. Illustrating how the Schlage core operates.

Figure 4. the Schlage conversioninter-changeable core parts andhow they all go together.


are of that new design illustrated inFigure 3.Schlage Knob Locks

Although interchangeable corehousings are available in rim ormortise cylinder style, they are alsoavailable for key-in-knob locks. Youcan order a retrofit kit to convert astandard A or D series Schlage key-in-knob lock. The diagrams in Figure 4,

show the Schlage conversioninterchangeable core parts and how itgoes together. Just like any otherknob lock, it can be handchanged leftor right. A Schlage A line knob lockconverted to an interchangeable coreis shown in Photograph 5. Althoughretained and constructed differentlythan Best style cores, the Schlageinterchangeable core also requires 15-degree clock-wise rotation of the

control key for insertion or removal ofthe core.How It Works

The core is only half of an inter-changeable core system. You alsoneed housings designed to accept thecores. The housings are designed totransfer the motion of the corethrough the housings to the locksetitself. For a Best style interchangeablecore lock, drilled holes in the back ofthe core interact with actuating pins inthe housing. Up to now, I haven’t yet

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5. A Schlage A-line knob lock converted to an interchangeable core.

6. A mortise cylinder style housingfor a Schlage interchangeablecore.



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explained what transfers motion fromthe core to the housing.

Photograph 6, shows a mortisecylinder style housing for a Schlageinterchangeable core. It has thetraditional “figure 8” profile like Bestand many other brands, although theopening is larger than that of a Beststyle housing. A Schlage inter-changeable core is too large to fitinside a Best style housing, besidesthe core retaining method isdramatically different and otherwiseincompatible.

In the bottom circle of the “figure

8” you can see the actuating part.There are two notched out sections. Inrelation to a clock face, they arelocated at about 10:30 and 1:30. Themating part on the core is the cap pin,which can be seen at the back of thecore in Photograph 7. For this standardstyle Schlage inter-changeable core, thecap pin will mate with the notch (insidethe housing) located at 1:30.Schlage Primus InterchangeableCores

When Schlage introduced thePrimus high securityversion of theirinterchangeable corelock, they had aslight problem. APrimus cylinder isnearly identical to astandard Schlagecylinder except forthe addition of asidebar mechanismand special fingerpins which aredesigned to interactwith the sidebar.

The finger pins(and the sidebar) arelocated on the right

side of the lock cylinder which is thesame side as the cap pin. Since theside pins would interfere with the cappin, Primus cylinders weremanufactured with the cap pin relocatedto the left side of the cylinder.

For non-interchangeable corePrimus cylinders there wasn’t aproblem, because the cap pin had noother purpose than to keep theretaining cap (at the back of the lockcylinder) from loosening ortightening. The Primus inter-changeable core cylinders also

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8. The back of a Primus interchangeable corecylinder with the cap pin located at the opposite sideof a standard Schlage interchangeable core.

7. The mating part on the core isthe cap pin, which can be seen atthe back of the core.


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needed the cap pin to actuate themechanism in the housing, whichnecessitated the addition of the notchat 10:30. Newer Schlage housingshave both notches to accept bothstandard Schlage and Primus, butsome of the much earlier housing arenot designed to accept the Primusinterchangeable core lock cylinders.

Photograph 8, shows the back of aPrimus interchangeable core cylinderwith the cap pin located at theopposite side of a standard Schlageinterchangeable core. Finger pins anda sidebar are shown to the right of thecore, encased in Lucite. A Primus keyis shown in Photograph 9. The sidemillings operate the finger pins in thelock. A top view of the sidebar and afinger pin is also shown.The Control Key

The Schlage interchangeable coresystem is very different from the Beststyle system. The control key for aSchlage Interchangeable core isfunda-mentally the same as an oper-

ating key withthe addition ofan extended tip.It is sometimesreferred to as a6-pin key, be-cause it is justbarely longerthan the stand-ard 6 pin key.The control keyis designed tointeract with thecontrol pin atthe very backend of the plug.That tip cut usesa #6 depth(.245”) cut, andit comes thatway from thefactory.

The control key blank is essentiallyset to “0” depths in the six standardtumbler depths (i.e. not cut), and a #6depth cut in (effectively) the seventhor control pin position. A control keyis made by duplicating an operatingkey onto a control blank, withoutaccidentally cutting away the tip (forthe control pin) in the process.Photograph 10, shows a control keynext to a standard key. Observe theextended tip on the control key.

The plug has been rotated with anoperating key in Photograph 11. Theactuating ring remainsundisturbed and the locking pinis still extended (locked.) InPhotograph 12, the control keyrotates the actuating ring anddraws in the locking pin.

In a master keyed system, anindividual change key duplicat-ed onto a control blank willcreate a control key for just thatcylinder. A top master key(TMK) duplicated onto a control

blank will create a controlkey for the entire system.An Inside View

Photograph 13, shows amore detailed inside viewof a Schlage interchange-able core. The smallerdiameter seventh pinchamber can be seen at theback end of the plug. Theactuating pin and actuatingring can be seen just abovethe plug follower. Since theoperating key cannot reachthe control pin, it seats atthe bottom of the pin


10. A control key next to a standard key.

11. The plug rotated with anoperating key.

12. The control key rotates theactuating ring and withdraws thelocking pin.

13. Detailed inside view of a Schlageinterchangeable core.

9. A Primus key.


chamber and the top surface of thecontrol pin is flush with the topsurface of the plug (shear line).Photograph 14, displays how the tip ofthe control key forces the control pinpart way out of the plug.

With the plug installed inPhotograph 15, the top of the controlpin can be seen extended into thenotch in the actuating ring. Photograph16, shows where the actuating pin fits

into the locking pin to disengage thespecial tumbler and then withdraw thelocking pin itself.Final Thoughts

Schlage’s interchangeable coresystem is one of the simplest around.If you’ve been afraid of inter-changeable core locks because of thecomplicated mathematical core form-ulas, this may be what you’re lookingfor to get started.

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14. The tip of the control key forces the control pin part way out of the plug.

15. The top of the control pin isextended into the notch in theactuating ring.

16. The actuating pin fits into thelocking pin to disengage thespecial tumbler and then to drawin the locking pin itself.


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by Michael Hyde

This time out we take a look at the 1996 Mercury Sable LS. This model is equipped with thenew Ford 8-Cut Transponder System also called P.A.T.S. (Passive Anti-Theft System.) The1996 Mercury Sable LS and the 1996 Ford Taurus LX models are equipped with not only thenew Ford 8-Cut system but with Transponders also. These models are very popular with therental car companies and it is important to know how to service them correctly.

To open the car is pretty easy, since the linkage isvertical and exposed. Use a good light if needed, and avertical slide linkage tool to grasp the rod and pullupwards to unlock the door.

Servicing the ignition is the same whether equippedwith or without a transponder. To remove the ignitioncylinder, simply insert a working key and rotate itclockwise to the first accessory position. Now insert aprobe into the access hole in the plastic steeringcolumn shroud to depress the active retainer and slidethe cylinder out of the column.

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The ignition cylinder is removed andcan now be serviced.

To disassemble the ignitioncylinder, insert a working keyand rotate the cylinderclockwise as far as it will turn.Once rotated, use a smallprobe to depress the ballbearing in the rear of the lock.Once the ball bearing isdepressed you will be able torotate the cylinder even fartherand then slide the cylinder plugout. The ball bearing will ejectinto the cavity the activeretainer occupies.

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You can gently lift the active retainer outto see the ball bearing. When reassemb-ling, you will use this cavity to reload theball bearing, it is quite simple.

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The ignitioncylinder plugcontainsseven wafertumblers inpositions 2through 8and alsoincorporatesa sidebar.

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When servicing the ignition lock be careful not to letthe buzzer activator drop out. Strattec replacementpart number for an ignition service package is 703370.The tumblers for the ignition can be found in theStrattec Ford 8-cut Pinning Kit 703373.

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To access the door lock on this vehicle, the door panelmust be removed. Removing the door panel however,is also a breeze.

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DOOR LOCK

First remove the screw cap located down in the doorpull cavity and then remove the phillips-head screw.

Next remove the plastic trim piece behind the insidedoor release lever. Use a small screwdriver to gentlyunsnap it from the top. Tilt the trim cover forward fromthe top and lift it out of the panel.

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Now you can gently unsnap the door panel andremove it. That’s right, the panel is only held to thedoor by one screw and some standard push-in typepanel fasteners. You do not have to lift up on thepanel to remove because it does not interlock intothe window channel. Once the trim panel isremoved, you can roll back the inner air barrier andservice the lock.

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The door lock cylinder is held to the door by thestandard horseshoe style clip. You must first removethe two 8mm bolts that hold the handle in place (a5/16” socket will also work.) Lift the bottom portion ofthe handle outward to gain easier access to the clipand then slide the clip towards the front of the car toremove it. The lock cylinder can now be separatedfrom the linkage rod.

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The door lock cylinder contains six tumblers in positions1 through 6. In the door lock cylinder pictured, note that

all six tumblers can be seen from the drainage hole.

Next, instead of trying to remove all the wiring withthe lock, just remove the “E” style retaining clip on theback of the lock to separate it from the wired switch.Be sure to mark the wired switch and the lock to knowwhere to line it up correctly.

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To remove the cylinder from the housing, it isnecessary to rock the tumbler back and forth. Thedoor lock has a detent that is located in the housing.This detent is new for domestic Ford products.Strattec replacement part number for a door lockservice package is 703162. Replacement face-cap partnumber from Strattec is 322672. The tumblers for thedoor can be found in the Strattec Ford 8-cut PinningKit 703373.

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One good thing about the trunk lock is you do not haveto remove the tail lights to get to it like on some othervehicles.

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With the trim piece removed, you can now remove thelatch assembly, it is held on to the deck lid by three8mm bolts.

Once the latch is removed you will find the secondlock retainer. It will be necessary to remove the rivetsthat secure it in place. Start out with a small drill bit,like a 3/32”, and then increase in size until the rivetcomes out. After the second lock retainer is removedthe trunk cylinder can be easily slid out of the deck lid.

The trunk lock can now be serviced.

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There are two retaining clips that hold the trunk lock to the deck lid. To remove the first retainingclip you must drill out the two aluminum rivets that hold it. The clip will now slide out. At this pointyou can also see all the tumblers in the lock through the drain hole. The next step is to remove theplastic trim piece that covers the latch assembly. It is held on with three plastic screw fasteners.

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To disassemble the trunk lock, you must first removethe face-cap. Insert a working key and rotate the pluguntil it slides out of the cylinder housing. The lockcylinder is warded, so only a working key will allow thecylinder plug to rotate to the correct position fordisassembly. The cylinder plug contains tumblers inpositions 3 through 8. To remove or insert a tumbler itwill be necessary to rock the tumbler back and forth.

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After you reinstall the trunk lock cylinder, you shouldsecure the lock cylinder retainer with a sheet metalscrew as it will be difficult to find a rivet as large asthe one you drilled out. Strattec replacement partnumber for a trunk lock service package is 703365.Replacement face-cap part number from Strattec is322534. The tumblers for the trunk can be found inthe Strattec Ford 8-cut Pinning Kit 703373.

The glove box lock ispictured. The lock can

also be referred to as a“Stowage Lock” .

GLOVE BOX LOCK

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Note the way the tailpiece and tailpiece spring fittogether and attach to the cylinder plug. There is anopening for the spring and tailpiece, it can only go onone way, correctly. The other end of the spring restsup against notch a in the cylinder housing.

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Next remove the eight phillips-head screws on the inside of the glove box door. Once you haveremoved the eight screws, lift off the glove box door and remove the three remaining screwsholding on the lock assembly.

Insert a working key and then depress the activewafer retainer on the rear of the lock housing to slidethe cylinder plug out.

The glove box cylinder plug contains three tumblers inpositions 6 through 8. The tumbler at the rear of theplug is the active retainer tumbler. The plug is madeof plastic. Strattec replacement part number for aGlove Box cylinder plug is 381231. The tumblers forthe glove box can be found in the Strattec Ford 8-cutPinning Kit 703373.

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To remove the glove box lock you will need todisconnect the spring loaded retainer string located onthe right side of the glove box door. To lower the glovebox door to gain access to all the screws, push inwardon both sides of the compartment portion of the doorto allow the stop posts to pass the dash cut-out.

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MAKING FIRST KEY:To make a first key there are two steps, first you must makea mechanical key and then program in the new PATStransponder code.Step One: Making Mechanical Key

Method One: Use EEZ-Reader (Sold by H.E. Mitchell Co.)indoor lock to determine cuts in positions 1 through 6, thenprogress the two remaining cuts in the ignition, for positions 7 &8. Or, impression the remaining two cuts in the trunk lock.

Method Two: Press trunk release button to open trunk.Remove only the first trunk cylinder retaining clip by drilling outthe two aluminum rivets. Once the clip is removed you can thensee all the tumblers in the lock through the drainage opening.Insert a blank and ‘read’ the tumbler depths. Progress the tworemaining cuts in the ignition, for positions 7 & 8. Or,impression the remaining two cuts in the trunk lock. Step Two: Programming Replacement KeysTransponder. (No other working key for car isavailable.)

Step One: Put the newly cut key into the keyway and turnit to the ON (RUN) position. A theft indicator light on thedashboard will flash for 15 minutes.

Step Two: Within 5 minutes after the indicator light stopsflashing, turn the ignition to OFF, then return to the ON(RUN) position. The indicator light again will flash for 15minutes.

Step Three: Again, within 5 minutes after the indicatorlight stops flashing, turn the ignition to OFF, then return tothe ON (RUN) position. The indicator light again will flashfor 15 minutes. When the light stops flashing for the thirdtime, the new key is programmed into the computer and willstart the car. All previously stored codes will be erased. Tostop the process at any time, simply remove the key and usean existing key to start the car.

FOR CARS WHERE YOU WANT TO CREATE ASPARE KEY:

As many as 16 keys, each with its own individualelectronic code, can be programmed into the computer for avehicle equipped with PATS. The system will ignoreattempts to enter a 17th code. If a key is alreadyprogrammed into the computer is available, programminganother key only takes seconds.

1. Place an already programmed key in the keyway. Cycle the ignition from OFF to ON (RUN) to OFF.

2. Within 15 seconds, insert the new, properly cut PATS key in the ignition. Turn the key to ON (RUN) or START. The theft indicator light will go on for two seconds, after which the key will start the vehicle.

3. Repeat the second step for each new key to be programmed.

4. If the light flashes for 15 minutes, too much time elapsed between cycling of the already programmedkey and the new key. If this happens, simply start over.If the light flashes for 1 minute, the new key is defective or is not a PATS key. Start again with a different key. To stop the process at any time, simply remove the key and use the pre-existing key to start the car.

5. To remove any key code from the system, erase all stored codes using the programming mode and re-enter the desired spare keys.

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When the Jr-Swing was originallydesigned, the only application

that was being focused on forhandicap installations was the entrydoors in washroom facilities. Since themajority of washrooms were for thepublic use, the primary concern was toopen or assist individuals in gainingentry into these facilities.

When the Jr-Swing was developed,requirements for positive latching ofwashroom doors to meet fire codeswas not required. These doors werelooked upon as smoke doors only andnot part of the fire wall package.

The simplicity of the Jr-Swingdesign allows for virtually anyindividual to install this door operator.Today there are two differentstandards developed by the AmericanNational Standards Institute, (ANSI)used as a guide for the manufacturer,consumer and the general public. Thefirst set of standards covers poweroperated pedestrian doors 156.10, andthe second set covers the power assistand low energy power door operators,156.19. The Jr-Swing is a low energypower door operator (Photograph 1.)

Two key factors which separatepedestrian power door operators fromlow energy door operators, is thekinetic swing force and the cycle time.With the low energy operators, themaximum allowable opening swingforce is 15 lbs., with three seconds ofopening time from the pointof full closure to thebackcheck point. The Jr-Swing has these two featuresfactory set, so that theproduct can not be modifiedor allowed to operate outsideof these settings.

The Jr-Swing is designedso it can be mounted witheither a push arm installationor a pull arm installation, andfor hinge, pivot, or centerhung door configurations.Photograph 2 shows theregular “Push-it” arm at the

top and the “Pull” arm at the bottom. Additionally, two different covers

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The simplicity of theJr-Swing designallows for virtually anyindividual to installthis door operator.

1. The Jr-Swing is a low energy power door operator.


house the receiver for radio controlinstallations. Photograph 3, shows the18-1/2 cover at the top and thestandard 14 inch cover at the bottom.A surface applied 4-gang junction boxand radio control (1290R) can be seenin Photograph 4.

Before starting the installation of theoperator package, consider where

your power source is located andaddress any requirements to transferthe power to the location of yourinstallation. You have the option toutilize the outlet power cord providedor you can hard wire the unit to 115VAC power supply.

Next, establish the location of theactivation switches, and provide 16-18gage wire from the switch locationback to the operator. In Photograph 5,the supplied switch on the right is the1211-900, with a face plate dimensionof 5”x1-3/4”. The universal handicaplogo (1292-900) is shown on the left.This design allows for mounting onthe face of the jamb, positioning theswitch approximately 41 inches off thefloor. Optional activation is alsoavailable, including a line of radiotransmitted switches, floor mats,ballard post, and motion detectors.

When considering the switchlocation, be sure to consider theapproach limitation or the swing pathof the door, and the maneuveringlimitation of an individual in awheelchair. If in any doubt, refer tothe UFAS publication published byArchitectural and TransportationBarriers Compliance Board (ATBCB.)The publication defines variousapplications and provides solutions forexisting problems.

Once the above issues has beenaddressed, you can proceed with theinstallation of the operator.

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3. The 18-1/2 cover at the top andthe standard 14 inch cover at thebottom.


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Aphysical installation template isprovided with the Jr-Swingwhich is taped to the frame of

the door opening. Using the centerline of the hinge or pivot as thepositioning reference point, you thenlocate the three mounting holes. Two

are located on the frame and one holeis on the wall above the frame.Additionally, you will also locate thetwo hole configurations for either theregular control arm shoe or the trackassembly on the door. In the standardscrew package, molly screw anchors

are provided for dry wall conditions,plastic anchors for masonry wallconditions, and sheet metal screws forwood or metal frame conditions(Photograph 6.)

Following the locating and mount-ing of the operator to the frame andthe attachment of the arm, verify thereveal dimension against the chartprovided with the template and makeany necessary adjustments to thesecondary arm. Next, connect the


4. A surface applied 4-gang junction box and radio control (1290R).

5. The supplied switch on the rightis the 1211-900, with a face platedimension of 5”x1-3/4”. Theunivrsal handicap logo (1292-900)is shown on the left.

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wiring for the switchactivation (orangewires) and connectthe incoming power.

While testing theJr-Swing, the doorwill electrically opento approximately 75degrees and the backcheck latch will kickin. The door will thencontinue to slowlyswing to the full openposition at 90degrees. The doorwill hold open for adelay period of 3-30seconds then release,allowing the door toclose under it’s ownspring power to thelatch point. Upon review of theoperation, you can adjust severalelements of the operation. Theoperator has two speed settings forthe opening speed, adjustable cams forthe back check point, varying latchpoints, and a variable time delay beforethe door closes. Additional optionalfeatures are also available if “push andgo” and safety tap is required.

Once you have established therequirements of the opening andmodified your settings, no furtheradjustment or maintenance isrequired. Since the product is allelectromechanical, no hydraulic fluidis used and therefore the operator cannot leak. Additionally, in the absenceof power, the integrity of the door is

not compromised, for the unit will stilloperate as a manual closer.

With this simple design and ease ofinstallation, you will experience atrouble free product providing years ofdependable operation and service.

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6. The Jr-Swing installed on an aluminum door and frame.


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The market leaderin locking systems for security,

safety, and control.

1. The different pinning systemsused by Beat IC locks are?❒ A. A-1, A-2 and A-3 .❒ B. A-2, A-3 and A-4.❒ C. A-3, A-4, and A-5.❒ D. A-1, A-3 and A-5.

2. The intervening componentbetween the shell and the plug is?❒ A. The lug.❒ B. The plug.❒ C. The control sleeve.❒ D. Shear line.

3. The A-2 system uses a .0125pin increment with ten depths?❒ A. True❒ B. False

4. Each Best pinning system usedifferent diameter pin tumblers?❒ A. True❒ B. False

5. A non-mastered Best lockcontains how many pins perchamber?❒ A. 2❒ B. 3❒ C. 4❒ D. 1

6. The pin stack in an A-2 Bestsystem should total?❒ A. 21❒ B. 23❒ C. 25❒ D. 22

7. The A-3 system has a pinincrement of .020 and sevendepths?❒ A. True❒ B. False

8. The pin stack in an A-3 Bestsystem should total?❒ A. 15❒ B. 17❒ C. 19❒ D. 16

9. The pin stack in an A-4 Bestsystem should total?❒ A. 12❒ B. 13❒ C. 14❒ D.15

10. Best style keys have a key stopon the bottom of the key blade?❒ A. True ❒ B. False

11. The Best style key protrudesthrough the back of the plug wheninserted?❒ A. True❒ B. False

12. The plug of a Best lock can beremoved from the shell?❒ A. True ❒ B. False

13. The Best style core use whatto seal the pin chambers? ❒ A. One cap to cover all pinchambers.❒ B. Cap screws.❒ C. Individual caps for each pinchamber.❒ D. None of the above.

14. Ejector holes are positioned onthe?❒ A. Bottom of the core.❒ B. Top of the core.❒ C. Side of the core.❒ D. There is no such thing asejector holes.

15. A Capping block is used toremove the pins from a Best lock?❒ A. True❒ B. False

16. The Falcon IC locks use whatto seal the pin chambers?

❒ A. One cap to cover all pinchambers.❒ B. Cap screws.❒ C. Individual caps for eachchamber.❒ D. None of the above.

17. Best locks use build up pins ineach pin chamber?❒ A. True❒ B. False

18. The Schlage IC lock isdesigned to work with a standardfive cut Schlage key?❒ A. True❒ B. False

19. Best locks require a specialmathematical formula todetermine pin stacks?❒ A. True❒ B. False

20. An actuating ring andactuating pin are parts found onall IC locks?❒ A. True❒ B. False

21. Schlage IC locks require a 15-degree clockwise rotation of thecontrol key to remove the core?❒ A. True❒ B. False

22. The control key for a SchlageIC lock is referred to as?❒ A. A 5-pin key.❒ B. A 6-pin key.❒ C. A 7-pin key.❒ D. None of the above.

23. The tip cut of a Schlage ICcontrol key uses a #6 depth for alllocks?❒ A. True❒ B. False

24. The Schlage IC system is oneof the most difficult to use?❒ A. True❒ B. False

25. The Schlage IC lock systemuse build-up pins to determine pinstacks?❒ A. True❒ B. False

June 1996 • 47

GENERALSECURITY

TEST

COVERS TEST ARTICLES…

#118 April 1996,“Interchangeable Core LocksBest Style, Part 2”

#121 May 1996,“Interchangeable Core LocksBest Style, Part 3”

#124 June 1996, “Schlage IC Locks”

1. The Kia Sportage is madewhere?❒ A. America❒ B. Japan❒ C. Korea❒ D. Germany

2. The Kia Sportage ignitioncylinder is held in the housing by?❒ A. A retainer.❒ B. Two roll pins.❒ C. One roll pin.❒ D. C-clip

3. The ignition lock of the KiaSportage contains how many pins?❒ A. Six❒ B. Seven❒ C. Eight❒ D. None of the above.

4. The Kia Sportage uses a doublesided convenience key?❒ A. True❒ B. False

5. The inside door trim of the KiaSportage does not need to beremoved to remove the door lock?❒ A. True❒ B. False

6. The Kia Sportage ignition plugcan be removed without removingthe entire lock?❒ A. True❒ B. False

7. The face cap of the Kia Sportagedoor lock is held on by?❒ A. One roll pin.

❒ B. Two roll pins.❒ C. Double stakes.❒ D. One C-clip

8. The Kia Sportage door lockcontains how many tumblers?❒ A. Five❒ B. Six❒ C. Seven❒ D. Eight

9. The door lock of the KiaSportage is double sided?❒ A. True❒ B. False

10. The Kia Sportage tailgate lockcontains how many tumblers?❒ A. Five❒ B. Six❒ C. Seven❒ D. Eight

11. The Kia Sportage glove boxlock contains how many tumblers?❒ A. Three❒ B. Four❒ C. Five❒ D. Six

12. The Mercury Tracer ignition isheld in by?❒ A. One roll pin.❒ B. Two roll pins.❒ C. A retainer clip.❒ D. None of the above.

13. The Mercury Tracer ignitioncontains how many tumblers?❒ A. Six❒ B. Seven❒ C. Eight❒ D. Nine

14. The Mercury Tracer door panelmust be removed to remove thedoor lock?❒ A. True❒ B. False

15. The Mercury Tracer door lockcontains how many tumblers?❒ A. Six❒ B. Seven❒ C. Eight❒ D. Nine

16. What are the wafer positionsfor the Mercury Tracer door lock?❒ A. 2 - 9❒ B. 3 - 10❒ C. 1 - 8❒ D. 2 - 10

17. The trunk lock of the MercuryTracer contains how many pins?❒ A. Six❒ B. Seven❒ C. Eight❒ D. None of the above.

18. How many pin depths arethere for Mercury Tracer locks?❒ A. Four❒ B. Five❒ C. Six❒ D. None of the above.

19. The 1996 Mercury Sable isequipped with 10-Cut locks?❒ A. True❒ B. False

20. The Mercury Sable ignition isheld in by?❒ A. One roll pin.❒ B. Two roll pins.❒ C. A retainer.❒ D. C-clip

21. The Mercury Sable ignitionlock contains how many tumblers?❒ A. Six❒ B. Seven❒ C. Eight❒ D. Ten

22. The Mercury Sable door panelis secured by?❒ A. One screw.❒ B. One screw and panelfasteners.❒ C. Two screws.❒ D. Two screws and panelfasteners.

23. The Mercury Sable door lockcontains how many tumblers?❒ A. Six❒ B. Seven❒ C. Eight❒ D. Ten

24. The Mercury Sable trunk lockcontains how many tumblers?❒ A. Six❒ B. Seven❒ C. Eight❒ D. Ten

25. How many phillips-headscrews must be removed to removethe glove box lock on the MercurySable?❒ A. Six❒ B. Seven❒ C. Eight❒ D. None


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#119 April 1996, “1995 Kia Sportage 4X4”

#222 May 1996, “1996 Mercury Tracer”

#225 June 1996, “1996Mercury Sable With P.A.T.S.”

1. The Securitron DK-26 touchpad contains how many L.E.D’s?❒ A. One❒ B. Two❒ C. Three❒ D. None

2. The Securitron DK -26 is a?❒ A. Touch pad and CPU board.❒ B. Panic bar.❒ C. Panic bar and CPU.❒ D. Electro magnetic lock.

3. The “P” button on theSecuritron DK-26 CPU board isfor?❒ A. Changing users codes.❒ B. Programming the lock.❒ C. Emergency override.❒ D. Changing the program code.

4. The “H” button on theSecuritron DK-26 CPU board isfor?❒ A. Changing the user codes.❒ B. Changing the housekeepingcode.❒ C. Emergency override.❒ D. Changing the hard code.

5. The Securitron DK-26 CPU hascolors stamped on each terminal?❒ A. True❒ B. False

6. The Securitron DK-26 willaccept up to 100 separate usercodes from the touch pad alone?❒ A. True❒ B. False

7. The Securitron DK-26 has true10-button code capability?❒ A. True❒ B. False

8. The Securitron DK-26 willaccept user codes of differentlengths?❒ A. True❒ B. False

9. To delete a user code from theSecuritron DK-26 simply enter theProgram Code, call up the usersI.D. number then hit the Bell key?❒ A. True❒ B. False

10. When installing the SecuritronDK-26 Wire Mold products can beused to conceal the wiring?❒ A. True❒ B. False

11. The business end of the PB2Ehas terminals for Normally Openand Normally Closed only?❒ A. True❒ B. False

12. REX means Request To Exit?❒ A. True❒ B. False

13. ANSI is the acronym for?❒ A. Another Non SignificantIssue.❒ B. American National StandardsInstitute.❒ C. American NeurologicalSystems Incorporated.❒ D. None of the above.

14. The maximum allowable dooropening swing force for ADArequirements is?❒ A. 12 lbs.❒ B. 13 lbs.❒ C. 14 lbs.❒ D. 15 lbs.

15. Before installing the Dor-O-Matic Jr-Swing, first consider thepower source location?❒ A. True❒ B. False

16. ATBCB is the acronym forArchitectural and TransportationBarriers Compliance Board?

❒ A. True❒ B. False

17. When installing the Dor-O-Matic Jr-Swing, the center line ofthe bottom hinge or pivot is thepositioning reference point?❒ A. True❒ B. False

18. The Dor-O-Matic Jr-Swingfeatures two speed settings.❒ A. True❒ B. False

19. The Dor-O-Matic Jr-Swing isall electromechanical?❒ A. True❒ B. False

20. The Dor-O-Matic Jr-Swing willhold the door open for a delayperiod of 15-30 seconds.❒ A. True❒ B. False

21. The Dor-O-Matic requires12VDC to operate?❒ A. True❒ B. False

22. When considering the switchlocation for the Dor-O-Matic Jr-Swing, consider the swing path ofthe door and the maneuveringlimitation of an individual in awheelchair.❒ A. True❒ B. False

23. The Securitron DK-26 touchpad L.E.D. colors are?❒ A. Red, White and Blue.❒ B. Red, Yellow and Green.❒ C. Red, Yellow and Blue.❒ D. Red, Orange and Green.

24. The Securitron DK-26 touchpad is secured by?❒ A. One screw.❒ B. Two screws.❒ C. Snap retainers.❒ D. None of the above.

25. The Securitron DK-26 can bewired for either fail-safe or fail-secure?❒ A. True❒ B. False

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ELECTRONICSECURITY

TEST


#220 April 1996,“Securitron’s DK-26, Part 1”

#223 May 1996,“Securitron’s DK-26, Part 2”

#226 June 1996,“Dor-O-Matic Jr-Swing”

Serv ic ing a Kwikset Ti tanknoblock number 740H, is notas difficult as it might seem.

Kwikset locks have never been adifficult lock to service, but theKwikset Titan line is even easierbecause the lock does not need to beremoved from the door to service orrekey like the Kwikset line. The lockcylinder of the Kwikset Titan is frontr e m o v a b l e m u c h l i k e a ninterchangeable core lock. A slightmodification to the operating key willremove the lock cylinder from theknob without removing the entireknoblock from the door.

Titan Specs

T h e K w i k s e t T i t a nknoblock number 740H,comes standard with a six pincylinder as opposed to astandard 5 pin cylinder forKwikset. If you encounter oneof these locks on a door andyou don’t have an operatingkey, you can open it bypicking it or by impressioningit. If you pick it open, youshould p ick i t counter -clockwise a quarter of a turn.By doing so, the cylinder canthen be removed from theknob housing for servicing. If

you impressionthe lock, youmust have award cut (slot)on the backside of the key blank toremove the cylinder. You can eitherfile a slot in a blank, or you can get apre-slotted blank (called a rekeyingtool) from the dealer or yourdistributor. Your distributor shouldhave them in stock. Photograph 1,shows the Titan key and a factoryrekeying tool on the right.

Key Preparation

If you cut a ward cut on a blankyourself, measure .410 to .540 inch onthe back side of the key from the bowtoward the tip about 3/16 inches wideand about 1/8 inch deep (Photograph2.) If you are rekeying the lock andhave a customer’s operating key, you

BEGINNER’S CORNERServicing The Kwikset Titan

Knoblock Cylinder

byJim

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1. A Titan key blank and factoryrekeying tool with ward cut onbottom of blade.

2. If you cut a ward cut on a blankyourself, measure .410 to .540 inchon the back side of the key from thebow toward the tip about 3/16 incheswide and about 1/8 inch deep.

3. To remove the cylinder, turnit a quarter turn counter-clockwise and pull the lockcylinder out.



can cut a slot on the back of the key inthe same position to remove thecylinder for rekeying. Also, when yourekey this lock, you need to have akey with a slot in it to put the cylinderhousing back in the lock.

Removing The Cylinder

Once you have your rekeying toolfabricated, turn it a quarter turncounter-clockwise and pull the lockcylinder out (Photograph 3.) After youhave the cylinder out of the lock torekey, first remove the horseshoeshaped clip on the end of the plug(Photograph 4.) Then take a pair of

needle nose pliers andr e m o v e t h e w i r espring on the side oft h e l o c k w h e r e t h e r e t a i n e r i s(Photograph 5.) Thatretainer is what holdsthe cylinder in the

lock housing. Keep one finger on theretainer when you remove the springfrom the side of the cylinder and layboth the spring and retainer aside(Photograph 6.) The plug can now beremoved to rekey. Take a following

tool and remove the plug from thec y l i n d e r h o u s i n g a s s e e n i n(Photograph 7. )

Cylinder Reassembly

When you are through rekeyingthe plug, place the plug back into thecylinder housing using your rekeying

tool (key withs l o t i n t h eback.) Holdingthe lock in theu p r i g h tp o s i t i o n ,r e p l a c e t h eh o r s e s h o eshaped clip onthe back of thelock. Now withthe rekeyingtool (key withs l o t ) , t u r n your key 90-d e g r e e sc o u n t e rclockwise. Now

you can replace the wire spring andretainer. Put the retainer in the side. Itshould be flush with the cylinderhousing. With your needle nose pliers,insert the wire spring in the side. Itwill not go in all the way. You must

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4. After you havethe cylinder outof the lock torekey, firstremove thehorseshoeshaped clip onthe end of theplug.

5. Take a pair of needle nosepliers and remove the wirespring on the side of the lockwhere the retainer is.

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push down on thetop of the wirespring to make itsnap into position.Once this is done,you are ready to

put the cylinder into the knob lockbody. Once it is all the way in, rotatethe key back ninety degrees clockwiseand remove the key from the lock.

NOTE: Do not give the rekeying

tool (key with the slot) to yourcustomer because they will not needthis key.

Closing Comments

The Kwikset Titan line is a vast

improvement over the standardKwikset lock hardware, not only inservice ability, but in construction aswell. Once you service or rekey aTitan lock, you won’t want to work ona Kwikset again.


6. Keep onefinger on theretainerwhen youremove thespring fromthe side ofthe cylinderand lay boththe springand retaineraside.

7. Take a following tooland remove the plugfrom the cylinderhousing to rekey.


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Introduction

Once again it is time to present the products you feel are the best in their class. This is the second yearThe National Locksmith has presented the Reader’s Choice Awards. Last year's first Reader’sChoice Awards created such a response, we decided to make this an annual event.

The company names presented here are a reflection of your vote for the best in each category. Thereare a total of 55 companies and related products that you feel deserve recognition for outstanding quality,service, and design.

The National Locksmith extends its congratulations to all who have been granted a Reader’s ChoiceAward. The top five vote recipients follow in alphabetical order: HPC, JET, MAG, MEDECO, SCHLAGE.

The 1996The 1996

Reader's Reader's ChoiceChoice

AAward Wward Winnersinners

The world’s largest producer of

automotive locks and keys.



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Corby System 2 Two Door Access SystemThe Corby SYSTEM 2 supports up to 485 users and each user can be added or

deleted in seconds using the built-in programming keypad and 48 character LiquidCrystal Display. The programmable relays can control almost any device includingelectric door locks, arm or disarm alarm systems, shunt alarm devices, or garage doors.

Users can access a secured area using Keypads, Card Readers, or Data Chips. ARequest-To-Exit button can be used to exit an area and magnetic contacts can beinstalled to report door ajar conditions.

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International Electronics Secured Series Touch ReaderThe newest member of the popular DoorGard Secured Series

access control products, the Touch Reader uses reliable DallasSemiconductor Touch Memory technology and incorporates arugged, stylish, backlit, weatherproof housing. A built-in sounderconfirms that a “token” has been read and access is visuallyconfirmed or denied by green/red backlighting.

Locknetics’ TouchEntryAccess Control System

The TouchEntry Access ControlSystem is a great alternative to cardsystems, providing access with a

touch of a 64 bit microchip data key.Each controller can accept up to 500 programmable individual codes and a

500 event audit trail. Programming and interrogation may be accomplishedwith any DOS based portable computer.

Securitron DK-26 Digital Keypad SystemIntroducing the new DK-26 series keypad system for medium to high security locations.

Using the extremely durable water-proof, narrow stile door frame size, cast stainless steelkeypad technology from its previous version, the DK-26 incorporates a significantly upgradedcentral processor unit with features such as: True 10 digit keypad operation, Non-volatileEEPROM memory, Sixty codes programmable from keypad, Programmable LED’s andBeeper, Exit request input (REX) and more.

All-Lock VATS Decoder All-Lock has a VATS Decoder Update Cylinder which converts the A7000 VATS

Decoder to read both single and double sided VATS keys. In addition, the LT7007 keyadapter harness assembly allows the locksmith to decode any VATS system workingthrough the ignition, eliminating under the dash work on virtually all VATS jobs.Disposable A7004 single side and A7005 Double Side plastic keys eliminate the use of abrass key.

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AAutomobile Locksutomobile Locks Reader's Choice AReader's Choice Awarwardsds

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ASP Auto Lock SuppliesWell known for supplying a thorough range of service parts for Asian and

European car locks. ASP now extends to American Ford lock service parts. ASPsupplies six different styles of 10-cut service ignition locks, including the new stylefor Contour and Mystique. Also available is a complete range of 10-cut door lockunassembled service packages, including lighted keyhole types. Your ASPdistributor has American Ford parts which have never before been available tothe locksmith. ASP American Ford locks are included in the 1995 LockApplication Chart Catalogue 15A.256

STRATTEC Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)Taurus SHO and LS and the Mercury Sable LX, proves that high tech auto locks

can improve vehicle security without sacrificing ease of service. PATS uses atransponder in the head of the key, a column-mounted antenna and the car’scontrol module. No special tools are needed to service PATS. For a new orreplacement key, locksmiths simply use an eight-cut key, then program itsunique transponder code into the control module with a sequence of ON/OFFturns of the ignition. Lock replacement is just as easy.

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Deadbolts and KnoblocksDeadbolts and Knoblocks Reader's Choice AReader's Choice Awarwardsds

Arrow E60 Series DeadboltThe Arrow E60 Series deadbolt is designed and manufactured for durability, security

and to meet the requirements of Grade 2 hardware. The deadbolt meets demands ofresidential and commercial applications where a l-inch solid steel deadbolt, 1/4 inchsteel thru bolts and solid brass cylinder are needed. The unit also features a securitystrike and interchangeable cores. Solid brass cylinders feature the Arrow “A” keyway,drilled for six pins, pinned to five for stock, six pin for masterkey systems.

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Lori Deadlocks And CylindersOne of the more venerable companies in the

production of deadlocks, cylinders and keyways,continues to extend its line of security hardware for thelocksmith and building trades markets.

Both Lori Models 4500 Standard and 4900 LowProfile Deadlocks accept any AR cam mortisecylinder, standard, I.C., or high security cylinder. Inshort, these deadlocks allow easy retrofitting intovirtually every manufacturer’s key system. FromBest and Schlage I.C. locks to Medeco and AssaHigh Security cylinders. Lori Deadlocks allow

instant replacement, and a simple, fast solution to securityproblems. Lori also supplies the industry’s largest range of keyways -29 in all -to fit the door hardware of every major American manufacturer.

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Kwikset Titan The Grade 2 Titan deadbolts feature an extra large interior turnpiece for easier

locking and unlocking. The deadbolt achieves ANSI A156.2 Grade 2 rating, thehighest residential grade possible, and carries a full 50-year mechanical and 10-year finish warranty. Compatible with Kwikset’s 5-pin keying system, Titanfeatures a heavy gauge strike with extra long 3-inch screws to fit most doors.

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Schlage’s B660 DeadboltThe new, super-strong B660 deadbolt lock was named a Consumer

Digest “Best Buy.” The Schlage B660, shown here in a satin chromium-plated finish, was chosen as the Best Buy deadbolt in the midrange pricecategory; that category denotes products that offer “many popular featuresand good performance” priced below the most expensive lines. Schlage’s B-Series heavy-duty deadbolts were designed to provide state-of-the-artprimary and auxiliary lock protection for commercial, institutional andindustrial applications.

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Door And Lock ReinforcersDoor And Lock Reinforcers Reader's Choice AReader's Choice Awarwardsds

Don-Jo Wrap AroundThe CW series is crafted from the highest grade of materials available. All classic

wrap arounds are made with .038 thick material for extra strength. Also, all versionscome with built in stainless steel threaded inserts. Designed to achieve maximumholding power, the inserts help prevent the latch screws from loosening even whenthere is extensive damage to the door. There are over 50 versions available to choosefrom ranging in sizes from 4-1/2” up to 20” and designed to work with a multitude oflocks.

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M.A.G. INSTALL-A-LOCKINSTALL-A-LOCKS by M.A.G. are pre-formed to accept all key-in-knob

locksets. They are designed to cover split, scratched, and misdrilled woodand metal doors. These door reinforces more than double door strength andhelp prevent kick-in attacks by mounting the lockset and latch into one solidmetal unit.

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Door ClosersDoor Closers Reader's Choice AReader's Choice Awarwardsds

LCN 4041 Door ControlThe LCN 4041 has redefined door control. There

is no better combination of lasting quality,performance, aesthetics, and value. This closerfeatures a heavy-duty cast-iron cylinder, adjustablespring power from 1-6 to meet ADA opening forcerequirements, universal mounting options, a durablepowder-coated finish and a 10 year warranty.

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Norton’s Security Door Closers Norton’s high security closers and arms are designed for installations

where abuse, escape, personal injury or damage to doors, walls and hardwareare major concerns. Fixed link arm assemblies are used on all mounts. Jointsare permanent. High security construction features orbital riveted elbowsand arm shoe/soffit plate joints to prevent disassembly and the closer arm is

attached to the frame with TORX screws. In the 7500/7700 series version the extrudedheavy duty metal cover is attached with a four point security TORX fastening systemto resist tampering with the closer body.

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Yale 51BF CloserThe 51BF series closer is adjustable from sizes 1 through 4 for use on interior doors

requiring less than 5 pounds of opening force and exterior doors up to 42” wide to complywith handicapped code requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Yale’s51 series closers offer adjustable power from sizes 3 through 6 where high rates of closingforce are required such as exterior out-swinging doors in excess of 42” wide or whereinternal building air pressure requires greater than normal closing forces, within codelimitations.

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Electric StrikElectric Strikeses Reader's Choice AReader's Choice Awarwardsds

Folger Adam’s Series 600 Electric Strikes The 600 electric strike provides remote electrical control of a

swinging door. It fits ANSI A115.1 prep with modification to theface of the frame and is constructed to fit narrow 1-3/4” jambs ofeither hollow metal or aluminum tube, and offer horizontaladjustment to compensate for door position. Fail-safe or non-fail-safemodels may be specified, as well as optional indication switches tomonitor strike status and lock bolts.

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H.E.S. 1003 SMART-STRIKE™ This strike is the most versatile electric strike system available today. The 1003 series

incorporates 23 interchangeable models with the new SMART-Pac™ in-line voltage controllerand a variety of plug-in components to meet all of your security needs. The 1003 series isbacked by an unprecedented 5 year warranty.

268 Rofu 1430/3430 Electric StrikeThe series 1430/3430 and 1440/3440

electric strikes make it possible to completemetal frame installation without having to cut agood portion of the frame away. The fail secure model1430 (Fail safe model is 3430) is specifically designed towork with Sargent, Schlage and Yale mortise locks. Thefail secure model 1440 (Fail secure model 3440) works withall other model mortise locks. The strikes are available instandard voltages and faceplates are made of stainless steel.

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Trine Heavy Duty EN Strikes These strikes are UL approved, 1034 burglary resistant for indoor and outdoor

use, and 10B fire rated ( Class A 3-hour single swing doors .) It is rated for 2,000 lbs.of holding force, 500,000 life cycles and are now fail safe/fail secure field adjustable.Other features include stainless steel construction, an internal solenoid, and apatented rectilinear locking mechanism. The EN series strikes are recommendedfor the use with locks having up to a 1” throw. The new 800 strike is designed forsurface mounted exit devices with horizontal adjustments and 45 degree ramps foreasy installation and application.

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Locknetics’ 101+ Delayed Egress SystemThe 101+ Series Delayed Egress Electromagnetic Locking System is a self-

contained unit, designed to meet NFPA Life Safety Code 101, while providingongoing access controlled security. It’s ideal for retrofit, operating independentof any existing exit device or door lock. Up to seven TouchEntry data keys canbe programmed at one time without a separate programmer. Up to 150 keyscan be programmed with a programmer. The on-board microprocessorprovides for an integrated locking and access control system with plug inTouchEntry readers and Pentagon keypads.

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Securitron’s Family Of Magnalock For over 20 years, Securitron has been providing quality

electromagnetic locking solutions for security/locksmith industry.Innovations include the first “E” profile lock, first instantrelease/electronic noise elimination circuit, first weatherproof lock foruse in outdoor situations, just to name a few. The Magnalock E linecurrently includes the Model 32 with 600 lbs. of traffic control holdingforce, the Model 62 with 1200 lbs. of Security holding force and comingsoon the Model 82, with 1800 lbs. of high security holding force.

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Exit/PExit/Panic Devicesanic Devices Reader's Choice AReader's Choice Awarwardsds

Corbin Russwin ED 4000/5000 Exit DeviceThe most recent product introduction for Corbin Russwin is the ED 4000/5000 line

of exit devices. This premium grade of products is available in all of the architecturalfinishes. Complimentary trim is also available for all applications including ADA.Corbin Russwin also offers a complete range of cylindrical lever locksets. Availablein Grade 1 are the CL 3200/ CL 3400 and CL 3600. The Grade II offering iscomplete with all architectural finishes in the CL 3800.

NT Monarch’s Adjustable Concealed Vertical RodIntroducing the first, fully adjustable-on-the-door, concealed vertical rod exit device from NT

Monarch. It is precision crafted for Grade 1 heavy duty construction applications. With a simplified trimand minimal cutout required, installation is easy. In addition, the innovative design allows adjustmentof the latching bolts without having to remove or rehang the door. The latchbolts have a 3/4” throw atthe top and a 1/2” throw at the bottom. It is available in a traditional crossbar design with narrow stileactive and inactive cases, as well as a sleek pushbar application for narrow stile and regular stiledoors. The product is ANSI certified, UL approved and available fire rated.

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Sargent Reversible Rim Exit Device’s Sargent’s 8888 Series reversible rim exit device allows quick and easy

installation and maintenance on 1-3/4 inch thick wood or metal doors usedfor exits, stairwells, cafeterias, conference rooms and other applications. Theexit device’s chassis is separate from the rail, eliminating the necessity ofremoving the device from the door for standard maintenance or keyingchanges. The chassis’ heavy cast construction distributes the impact load onthe door surface. In addition, its simple lever action design eliminates

complex linkage and numerous internal parts. The 8888 is available with all standard andnon-standard Sargent cylinders and removable core, and has through-bolted outsidetrim, stainless steel latchbolt, and a 3/4 inch throw.

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Von Duprin Series 98/99 Touchbar Exit And Fire Devices The Von Duprin Series 98/99 exit and fire devices combine modern

touchbar styling with the durability needed for heavy traffic installations.Wide variety of configurations available includes rim, mortise lock,surface and concealed vertical rod mountings. Options and accessoriesinclude electric or pneumatic latch retraction, signal switch, request-to-exit, latchbolt monitor, electric mortise lock, electric device, exit alarmkit, and glass bead conversion kit. Available as UL-listed PanicHardware or Fire Exit Hardware, as well as similar Series 900, fullyencased in high-grade stainless steel.

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Medeco ® High Security Cylinder Tops Reader’s Choice Category (Again)

In our quarter of a century preventing burglars, Medeco has found that their biggest enemy is time. Each extra minute theytake on a break-in increases their chances of getting caught. That’s why Medeco designed a high-security cylinder with specificfeatures that resist things thieves do to gain entry. Medeco’s patented Biaxial system means it’s virtually impossible to make it

an authorized “copy key.” Medeco cylinders have hardened steel inserts toprotect against drilling. And Medeco’s double-locking action makes ourlocks virtually pickproof. So, when thieves see Medeco on the door, theydecide it’s not worth the risk.

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High Security CylindersHigh Security Cylinders Reader's Choice AReader's Choice Awarwardsds

ASSA V-10 The introduction of their new V-10 cylinder is the latest in high security. Designed with

features to protect against forced entry, new Twin V-10 has two utility patents pending,protecting the blanks against unauthorized duplication. “The new V-10 is truly on the cuttingedge of high security, not only from a design perspective, but the patent and keyingcapabilities are the best in the industry,” said Michael J. Crowder, National Sales Manager.The Twin V-10 is UL 437 listed to resist picking, drilling and prying. The hardened steelinserts, mushroom spooled pin tumblers protect the V-10 from all types of tampering.

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Schlage PrimusPictured is Schlage Lock Company’s Primus high security system,

consisting of a special dual-locking cylinder that has two sets of combinatingpins triggered by one key. The Primus key, which only Schlage is patented toproduce, is unique in that it has both top and side “cuts” (specially engravedin the side of the key). The top cuts allow the Primus key to open standardlocks. When coupled with the side cuts, it allows the key holder to openPrimus cylinder locks. Primus cylinders are available in standard or U.L.listed (drill-resistant).

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KKey Blanksey Blanks Reader's Choice AReader's Choice Awarwardsds

Ilco LOOK ALIKEThe LOOK ALIKE line of key blanks from Ilco Unican feature

precision engineered accuracy in millings, backrounding andmaterial thickness. The strict adherence to the manufacturer’s

specifications has gained a greater customer acceptance of LOOKALIKE key blanks. Many leading manufacturers rely on Ilco Unican fortheir original keys. Quality originals...original quality, when youpurchase Ilco Unican keys you can be assured of the highest qualitybacked with over 75 years of experience.

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Jet SILVER LineJet’s Silver Line keys are guaranteed to

be consistently superior to the originalmanufacturer’s production. Last year, Jetexpanded the line by adding the SargentR series, Kwikset’s Titan, LeFebure SafeDeposit along with several other popularcommercial and institutional keyways.Jet is proud to bring to the locksmith the largest selectionof the nickel silver keys, simulated in design to original equipment. Thenumbering scheme is similar to originals with few exceptions.

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Silca Keys U.S.A. Silca keys are the standard of the industry. Before any

blank is ever made, Silca engineers design millingcutters, blanking dies and embossing dies to the 226year old key blank company’s’ exacting standards. Acomplete line of blanks are produced includingstandard U.S. commercial and automotive lines.Foreign auto blanks for all makes, including rubberhead, the new transponder technology and highsecurity numbers are all standard productionproducts.

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Star Key IndustriesStar Keys stand for quality and

value. In the past several years,Star Key Industries has madetremendous strides in productimprovement, while maintainingits everyday low price policiesfor the benefit of the locksmith.Innovations have includedartistic textured designs onkeyheads; crisp, clean andbright coinings; the purest brass and finest nickelplating; and exciting new key offerings, including plastic heads andMercedes, BMW, and Lexus keys. Star’s numbering system offers an easy systemto key identification, with corresponding competitor numbers also provided.

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TheInnovationYou Expect,

with theFlexibilityYou Need!


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KKey Machinesey Machines Reader's Choice AReader's Choice Awarwardsds

Framon #2 Code MachineThe Framon #2 Code Machine has been a

staple in the industry since it’s inception in1971. Some of the features of the #2 includeaccuracy to .0005”, all steel and aluminumconstruction, as well as a complete keycutting package. Included with the #2 arefour cutters, five spacing blocks, andFramon’s Depth & Space Manual, whichcovers almost every cylinder key in use

today. Also included with the machine is ademonstration video which illustrates cutting procedure on the

entire Framon line. A one year, parts, labor and freight warranty are included withevery Framon key machine.

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HPC’s BlitzHPC’s 1200 CMB Blitz is the upgraded

version of the 1200C Code Machine. It has beenon the market for over two years and nowoutsells its predecessor. It works the same asthe 1200CM, but has several added features.Both the depth and spacing shafts have fewerthreads per inch, meaning that substantiallyless revolution are needed to achieve the fullrange of travel. Other added features includea flip gauge that is more visible and easier tograsp. Plus, the Blitz is equipped with HPC’sSoftie deburring brush with a safety shield.The Blitz comes with 120 code cards. Thisrevolutionary code milling machine has made all otherobsolete and is now the “Standard of the Industry.”

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Ilco Key MachineThe 024A is a superbly crafted machine

designed for fast, accurate key duplicating.Featuring a single angle cutter and guide, the024A duplicates GM and Titan keys withoutthe need for additional filing. Lever operated,the 024A duplicates keys with ease and its 4-way “super jaw 2” vise jaws securely gripboth commercial and automotive keyswithout the use of adapters.286

Silca Bravo Key MachineSilca’s Bravo key machine has been

designed and built to exacting standards.At the factory eleven generations areroutinely duplicated as an accuracy check.The bravo is fully featured with four wayjaws to hold almost any key that mightcross your counter. A large high speedmilling cutter handles deep cuts innickel silver as well as brass. Theergonomically designed lever assureseasy and fast key travel across the cutter. Amicro switch allows for automatic cutter start when the key islowered to the cutter. This is the highest rated key machine on the market today.

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HPC, Inc.DesigningExcellence

andManufacturingQuality since

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Locksmith TLocksmith Toolsools Reader's Choice AReader's Choice Awarwardsds

PPadlocksadlocks Reader's Choice AReader's Choice Awarwardsds

A-1 Security ManufacturingA-1 Security Manufacturing Corp. manufactures several hand-held, manually operated

key machines. Developed almost twenty years ago, the Herty Gerty continues as amainstay for many locksmiths. The Herty Gerty code cuts #137 standard blanks Large,Small, Offset Left and Right. Cuts Pin within a pin and a tubular key decoder is included.A- 1 also manufactures the PAK-A-PUNCH™ hand-held code cutters. Model PAK- 1 is adedicated punch machine for I-Core systems A2, A3, and A4. Model 3 is a universalpunch machine for domestic and foreign automotive, Schlage and Kwikset.

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HPC’s Pocket Sized DecoderHPC’s Pocket Sized Decoder (HKD-75) is unlike anything else on the market.

It determines the original factory depths of keys for most popular domestic pin and disctumbler cylinders and automotive locks. It is ideal for giving the correct bottom pin sizewhen re-keying new or worn cylinders. Also an effective time saver when used withprecision color pin assortments or original pins. Simply insert the correct information cardinto the slot of the decoder. Lowering the depth pin into each cut will indicate the correctdepths in the window at the top. Each of the 112 included information cards lists the correctfactory depths and space specifications. The decoder comes in a hard plastic carrying case.

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PRO-LOK’S Blue Punch Key Machine The Blue Punch is available to cut Schlage, Best/Falcon IC-A2, Kwikset, Weiser,

Weslock, Master (Dexter) and most Corbin System 70 keyways.The ability to generate “original” keys (not duplicates) as needed allows you to issue

your customer accurate, first generation keys on a simple rekey. It also quicklygenerates extra original code keys for a master key system as you service each door onthe job site. In a matter of 5 to 10 seconds, an original code key has been generated.It’s quick, easy and accurate. Position it, punch it, and present it to your customer,period.

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ABUS Lock U.S.A.Another improvement to the widely accepted 83/45 Z-Bar Rekeyable Lock System.

The new improvement of “Stainless Steel Locking Balls” was made in response to thenumerous request by locksmiths around the country. Combining this newimprovement for outdoor applications with the ease of rekeying and quick changeshackle feature, provides the most flexibility in a rekeyable brass padlock. The Z-Barfeature provides the quick change feature from key retaining to non-key retaining,dramatically reducing your inventory.

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Tech-Train 4004A Vats Interrogator The Tech-Train 4004A interrogator/reader is the smallest full-functioned interrogator/reader on

the market. This tool allows the locksmith to perform all of the operations necessary to service theVATS/ PassKey system quickly, easily and reliably. For key duplication, the resistor value of bothsingle and double sided VATS keys can be read in seconds without an adaptor. The Tech-Train4002, VATS ByPass adaptor, that is supplied with the interrogator allows the locksmith tointerrogate any VATS equipped vehicle directly through the ignition lock. Use of this adaptoreliminates the need to access the under-dash wiring, and can greatly reduce the length of timerequired to do the job.

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Almont Lock Company PadlocksThe Almont Lock Company has been producing quality padlocks for over 30 years. The

body of the padlock is made of solid brass and precision machined with features built intoit that locksmiths and consumers both look for. The padlocks are easily re-keyed usingstandard pining and also have several different keyways. They are key retaining in designand have different shackle lengths for various applications.

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American Lock 700 Series Padlocks American Lock Company has improved its popular Series 700 padlocks to allow shackles to be

changed using common locksmith tools. This important new feature lets locksmiths serviceAmerican’s top-selling, solid steel padlock quickly and easily without drilling. In the new Series700 locks, a single dogpoint screw gives access to the shackle. Locksmiths can simply use a 1/8”Allen wrench to remove and change a shackle from one length size to another. Both 1” and 2”shackles are available for Series 700 padlocks. While servicing the lock is easier than previouspin construction, padlock security is not compromised by removing the screw alone.

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Master Lock Pro Series™ Master Lock Company’s line of Pro Series™ rekeyable, commercial padlocks provide

convenient cylinder and keying options. Pro Series padlocks are compatible with:• Best and Best-compatible interchangeable cores.• Medeco high-security cylinders.• Numerous commercial door hardware cylinders, including Master door hardware, SchlageC through L, Arrow, Weiser-Falcon, Kwikset, Corbin 60/59 and Yale #8. In addition, ProSeries padlocks feature shackles of hardened BORON alloy steel, dual steel ball-bearinglocking and solid iron shackle shrouds on high-security padlocks. Pro Series padlocks areprotected with tough thermoplastic covers and feature flow-through debris channels thatkeep contaminants from jamming the lock mechanisms.

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Emtek Patio BoltThe 206 High Security Patio Bolt by Emtek is a surface mounted Patio Bolt with

hidden screws. It can be installed edge or face mounted at either the top or bottomof the door. The lock is a rekeyable five disc cylinder that can be keyed alike ingroups, and keyed alike with other Emtek window products. Four decorator colorsare available. The lock is packed with a strike plate, screws for both wood andaluminum doors, and a set of color matched screw plugs. The bolt is reversiblefor greater installation versatility. A non-keyed model is also available.

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PPatio Door Locksatio Door Locks Reader's Choice AReader's Choice Awarwardsds

M.A.G. 8300 Patio Door LockThe 8300 Patio Door Lock by M.A.G. fits 7/8” to 1-1/4” thick

doors.Three strikes are included to accommodate differentjambs. They are also hardened to resist cutting. A loop style

deadlock prevents lift-out and features a unique vent link. The8300 features a thumbturn inside/cylinder outside. Other

functions are available.

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Major Manufacturing Octopod The 5002 series Octopod by Major Manufacturing, is a surface mounted deadbolt that can be installed

on the door rail as narrow as 1-5/8”. This makes the Octopod ideal for locking sliding aluminum doors,windows, French doors, and more. Octopod is packed with both philips-head and one-way security screws.Using a standard 1-1/8” mortise cylinder, Octopod may be keyed to almost any locking system. Case sizeis 1-5/8” wide by 2-13/16” high, over all length of locking rod is 9”. Other models with longer rods anddouble rod models are now available.

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Push Button LocksPush Button Locks Reader's Choice AReader's Choice Awarwardsds

Simplex Access Controls Series 1000 This line of push-button locks is a fully mechanical lock designed

where keyless access control is required. The mechanical designeliminates the need for batteries or running wire. Trouble freeperformance and care free durability. Available in knob as well aslever design. The new Series LP1000 (Lever/Panic) is designedfor new or existing surface mounted exit/panic devices.

TRILOGY DL2500 SERIES ALARM LOCKThe Trilogy Series is keypad programmable and its unique, patented

features include 3 security levels: master (1 code), management (1 code), and user (15 codes),with programmable entry allowances ranging from 5 - 20 seconds. With innovative individual,group, or total user code lockouts, you have the power to temporarily, or permanently,

disable/change access codes. A one-time, emergency access/service code permits access once and then automatically erases,further contributing to peace of mind in home, business, or institutional security.

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AMSEC BF Series SafesAMSEC’s BF series lets you take advantage of an age old problem, offering the

industry’s first affordable solution when Burglary and Fire protection are an essentialpart of your customer’s buying decision. The BF series is offered in three different sizes.The two smaller sizes carry a U.L Listed 1 hour fire label and the larger size carries a1/2 hour U.L listed fire label. All models are B-rate heavy duty construction.

Gardall Model 1511The Model 1511 is a versatile safe that provides ample fire protection, with many additional

burglary features that are offered on our higher security products. The burglary featuresinclude:1. Shear Point Handle2. Independent Relocking Device3. Full Length Locking Bar on the Hinge Side of the Door4. Heavy Duty l/4’’ Hinges5. Available with a U.L. Group II Combination or Electronic Lock

The model 1511 has been chosen as a “Best Buy” by Consumer Digest, as well as one of the top five products in the 1995National Locksmith “Top 100 Reader Choice”.

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M.A.G. 8830 Sliding Window LockThe new model #8830 Sliding Window Lock

features three locking positions: closed, 3” vent, 10”vent. Uni-chrome plated for lasting protection. Thisproduct also provides child-proof attachment withsecurity set screws. Easy installation with no toolsrequired. This product is patent pending. Accept nosubstitute.

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WWindow Locksindow Locks Reader's Choice AReader's Choice Awarwardsds

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Meilink Safe CompanyNow you can get a full line-up of composite safes for Meilink with double security backed by UL

certification. Each safe now gives you double the benefit of tool-resistant security and fireprotection in one safe. They all carry both Underwriters Laboratories Class 350 1 hour or 1/2hour fire rating- and Underwriters’ Laboratories TL-30 or TL-15 rating for burglary resistance.They are the ideal recommendation for any serious commercial application as well as any placewhere the protection of valuable records is an issue.

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Emtek Window BoltThe 203 Window Bolt by Emtek is a versatile window lock

that can be used on casement, awning, and sliding windows.The pin pushes in to close. Use the key to lock or unlock. Twobrass keys are provided. The five disc cylinder can be keyedalike in groups, and keyed alike with other Emtek windowlocks. This series of lock is available in four decorator color.

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What’s better than rekeying

two or three cylinders on a

single door? Rekeying two or

three cylinders on a single

door, plus, adding a

peephole, wrap around plates, heavy duty

strikes, and for pleasure’s sake, new door

knocker and kick plates!


byGiles

Kalvelage

1. Inside and outsideview of the doorbefore installing

hardware.

Sales,Security,Profits

better Sales,better Security,better Profits

Hardwareaccessories not

only enhance thebeauty of a door,they also enhance

the security.


Awise man once said, “Sell a person what they needand you’ll never go hungry. Sell a person what theywant, and you’ll be a rich man!” While a homeowner

may call you out to increase their security once they moveinto a new home, you should not stop at rekeying the door orinstalling a deadbolt. This pictorial will demonstrate how youmight add a few dollars to your bottom line while increasingboth the security, appearance and value to your customer’shome. Homeowners like security they can see and hardwarewhich adds to the appearance of their investment.

Upon arriving at the door, we find that the overall securitywas good. A popular grade 2 lockset and a double cylinderdeadbolt was already mounted on the door. Photograph 1, isthe outside and inside of the front door. While rekeyingthese cylinders will assure that whoever may have had keysto this previously will now be denied access, to increase thesecurity of the door, we reinforced the wooden door at boththe deadbolt and lockset by installing MAG Door ReinforcePlates. Even though the edge of the door was not damaged,these wrap-around plates will strengthen the door around

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The market leaderin locking systems

for security,safety, and control.


the locks if ever there is a forced attack against the door. The 2002-PB (list price about $17.95) is shown around the

knob lock while the 2061-PB (list price about $11.45) isshown around the deadbolt in Photograph 2. This particularmodel lays flat against the door edge eliminating the need tomortise the door at the latch to accept the plates.

The existing deadbolt strike had been hand filed to acceptthe bolt as the wooden door fell prey to minor warpage. Thejamb also had some minor, mainly aesthetic, cracks. Toincrease the security of the jamb, Don-Jo strikes were added.

In photograph 3, the 2-SS Series Strikewas added at the lockset, (list priceabout $5.15.) In photograph 4, the 2-SDSSeries strike was added for the deadbolt,

(list price of about $4.85.)Both strikes come with three

inch mounting screws to attachthough the jamb into the frameof the house. When installingthe strike into a jamb with awindow, make sure that youhave enough room to install thelong screws. If not, most have atleast two layers of material,wood and/or metal. Replace the

three inch screws with screws longenough to reach into, but not through,both layers of material.

Even though there was a window onthe side of the door, we still went ahead

and installed a Security Scope door viewer, (list price about9.95.) This viewer is easily installed by drilling a single 9/16”hole through the door. Because this was a paneled door, wemounted the viewer on the frame portion of the door.Mounting directly on a panel would not allow the requiredthickness for tightening the viewer.


2. Installing MAGDoor Reinforcer

Plates.

3. To increase thesecurity of the jamb,Don-Jo strikes were

added.



A Baldwin door knockerwith lifetime finish warranty,(list price about $55.00)easily replaced the existingknocker. We did need to re-drill one hole, but the Baldwin knocker covered theexisting hole and greatly enhanced the look of the door(see Photograph 5.)

Finally, to increase the overall beauty of the door, weinstalled Don-Jo kick plates on both the inside and outsideof the door. The outside kick plate is brass platedaluminum (list price about 12.78) to resist weathering,while the inside plate, KP8343, is solid brass (list priceabout $30.46) Installation was as easy as holding the plateagainst the door, marking the holes, pilot drilling andattaching with the screws provided.

All in all, these items should take about an hour and a halfto install. You’ll be pleased to see what a great job you’ve

done, your customer will be pleased because this is actuallyone security improvement that can actually be seen.Photograph 6 , is an inside and outside view of the finished door.

A s y o u c a n see, the overallappearance of thedoor was greatlyi m p r o v e d , n o t to mention thec o n s i d e r a b l ei n c r e a s e i nsecurity. Installinga d d i t i o n a lhardware securityaccessories can

greatly increase your bottom lineprofits, while also instilling peace ofmind for the customer. It does requirea little selling savvy, but its worth it.



4. A Don-Jo 2-SDSSeries being added

for the deadbolt.


5. A Baldwin doorknocker with lifetime

finish was added.



6. An inside andoutside view of the

finished door.

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National Auto Lock Service, Inc. offers a widerange of equipment and services for the

Automotive Locksmith. From tools and hard tofind key blanks to transponder

programming, we can take the mystery out of carservice. We accept credit card orders, and can ship

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LaGard and Vindicator,have a good technicalrelationship which

has brought high tech locksto the forefront with theability to leave an audit trailas with the Vindicatorsystem. The lock in the #10series and #20series is a basemodel LaGardC o m b o G a r dlock systemwith severala d d i t i o n a lfeatures uniqueto VindicatorE l e c t r o n i cC o m b o - K e yLock (Series10) and the Low Cost ATMAudit Lock(Series 20).

B e f o r ed i s c u s s i n gprogrammingand combination changing,the best way to learn how towork on this lock is toretrofit one of these units ona safe door and then to playwith it. This will NOT be astep by step installation, buta general discussion of the

retrofit with a few notes. Theoperating directions that come withthe lock are clear enough, so I will notrepeat them here. (See Figure 1.)

The procedure to mount the lock isstraight forward. First, remove the olddial ring and install the new dial ringwith the special key slot mounting

screws. Before cutting the channel forthe spindle and keypad wire, put thedial with the interior dial washer(shown later) on the safe door.

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2. The Vindicator MicroLock 10dial keypad assembly being

installed.

1. Instruction example from theoperating instruction bookletprovided with the MicroLock.


VindicatorMicroLock Series

VindicatorMicroLock Series

Photograph 2, shows the dial in theinstallation position.

T he dial is rotated left to the11:00 o’clock position, pushedover the mounting screws and

then turned to the right. The normalarc of opening is through the positionsof 12:00 o’clock to the 3:00 o’clockposition. When the dial is installed,the channel spindle keeps the dialfrom turning too far to the left(counter clockwise) so it can not beremoved.

A few other characteristics can beseen in Photograph 2. First, the batteryoverride terminals are on the left sideof the dial keypad next to the #4 and#7 buttons. There is a plastic cut-outon the right side of the keypad. This isa receptacle for the VindicatorMicroKey. The shallow cutout allowsthe two metal strips to briefly touchthe key to validate the combination.

Photograph 3, shows a close up ofthe battery terminal override contactpoints. Between these 2 points is a(red) Light Emitting Diode. Thislights when the individual buttons arepushed and serves as an indicatorwhen programming the lock.

Later, we will see that theVindicator MicroLocks are mountedon pads that allow the wire to pass andmove under the lock. When the dial isturned, the channel that holds thewire is moved when the keypad turns,and thus the wire moves.

I was wondering if the bolt positionwas in the same place as othercombination locks, so I took a LaGardSwing bolt lock and put it bolt to bolt

to the Vindicator Lock.They matched upperfectly. This is shown in Photograph 4. What thismeans is that theVindicator Lock willretrofit any normalcombination lockapplication. The lock isuniversally handed andthe retrofit takes between30 minutes to 1 hour.

Before mounting thedial to the safe door, it isnecessary to attach the

dial washer. This rides in the circularcut-out of the dial ring. This washer isindexed with a large and small circularcut-out. There is a slot in the washerto accept the end of the keypad cableplug which easily fits through any 1/4inch hole, see Photograph 5. Once thewasher is installed, push and attachthe dial to the ring retaining screws bypushing the dial on at 11:00 o’clockand turning it straight to the 12:00o’clock position.

T he next part of the installation isthe trickiest. A special spindlewith a channel cut through it is

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3. Keypad showing the batteryoverride terminals. A LED islocated between the battery

terminals.


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used to connect the safe key pad tothe drive cam of the lock. Insert thespindle carefully and route the wirethrough the channel. Measure thespindle 1/4 to 5/16 inch above theinside surface of the door. Nowremove the spindle from the door andcut it accurately, remove any burrs orrough spots, and then reinstall thespindle and remeasure.

Once the spindle is cut, a specialwasher is put on the end of thespindle. Again, there is a cut-

out for the plug end of the key padwire, plus there is a relief area on theoutside of the washer to accept thewire.

There is also a raised area on thiswasher that fits around the drive camon the lock body. One side of thewasher is flat and this side fits to thesafe door mounting plate. The otherside, as seen in Photograph 6, is placedas shown. An interesting point is thaton most diagrams and exploded

pictures of this lock, this washer isalways shown installed upside down.In the installation instructions, it isshown correctly aligned.

This turned out to be the hardestpart of the retrofit. The spindle lengthis critical and the wire must be placedso that it moves freely under the lockbody. If the length is too long, the dialwill turn very hard when thecombination is activated. All that hasto be done is to slightly shorten thespindle and again reinstall the lockand try it again.

Photograph 7, shows a view of thebottom of the Vindicator MicroLock.Note the three pads that raise the lockbody above the mounting plate. Also,the square cut-out opening cam can beseen along with the relief for thespecial washer that fits on the end ofthe spindle. Lining up the spindle andthe washer so that everything workssmooth is the most enigmatic part ofthe installation.

After mounting the lock with thethree mounting screws (1/4 X 20) thebattery case must now be mounted.The case holds one 9 volt battery andcan be secured to the inside of thedoor by double sided tape, or byscrewing the battery case to the doorin an out of the way position.Photograph 8, shows the battery casemounted to the left of the VindicatorMicroLock.

On the top of the lock in thisvertical down installation, is thebattery and dial connector location.


4. Comparison of a swing bolt tothe Vindicator MicroLock bolt.

5. Back of keypad with indexeddetent washer that fits into

cutout of dial ring.


It’s not safe unless

it’s Schwab Safe.

The dial keypad wire connector isattached to the outer most (next to thecorner) plug location. The batteryconnection is on the inside or closestto the center line of the lock.

For purpose of clarity, I did not runand attach the wires for the lock withtie strips and Panduit type wire tiesand self stick connectors. I left thewires free so that the movement couldbe easily seen. In a real retrofit, thewires for both the battery and the keypad would be moved and securedaway from all moving parts, bolts, andrelockers.

A gain, in Photograph 8, the lock isin the locked position. The wireis in the 9:00 o’clock position as

viewed from the rear of the lock. Afterthe combination is punched in and theMicroKey has been inserted, the dialis rotated to the right and the wiremoves to the 7:00 o’clock position.This is easily demonstrated anddisplayed in Photograph 9.

Now that the lock has beensuccessfully installed, let us play withit and see what we can do. To open thelock, enter the correct 6 digitcombination and insert the MicroKey.Wait until you hear the double beep.Remove the key from the acceptor slotand turn the dial to the right and thelock will open. This is revealed inPhotograph 10.

This Vindicator lock incorporatesmany advanced functions withsimplicity. There are two indicatorsthat let you know you are doing things

correctly. This includes the light andthe bleep features.

Most of the time, the beeps andblinks (Bleeps) occur at the sametime. The light stays on duringcombination changes.

One-Time SignalsDouble Bleeps are good. They

mean that you have accomplishedwhat you intended or that you can

now open the lock.

Triple bleeps are bad. They meanthat the wrong key or combinationwas entered, or that something wentwrong when you were trying tochange a combination.

Single Bleeps happen when you areenrolling a key. This indicates that thelock understood what the last stepwas, and is ready for the next.

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6. Spindle must be cut to 1/4 inchbeyond door mounting surface.

7. Bottom of lock showing threepads to give wire room to turn

under mounted lock.


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RepeatedSignals

Single bleep every7 seconds - A timedelay is in effect. Youwill be able to openthe lock later.

D o u b l e b l e e pevery seven seconds.Time delay is overand the lock can beopened now.

Triple Bleep everyseven seconds - Atime penalty is ineffect. You can trylater. The penaltytime out is 5 minutes.

The operatingInstructions for theselocks are extremelywell illustrated withgreat drawings andline art. They makeprogramming thefollowing functions abreeze:

1. Closing the lock.

2. Opening the lock.

3. Opening a dual custody lock.

4. Opening and overriding a time delay lock.

5. Enrolling manager and user MicroKeys.

6. Changing and deleting combinations.

7. Changing and deleting MicroKeys and their respective combinations.

8. Changing lock digital combinations just to mention a 5few.

Lets compare thet w o s e r i e s o fVindicator locks, the

series 10 and 20. This information istaken from their sophist icatedbrochures. First, the MicroLock 10:

• Low cost - high security

• Easy to install and operate

• Time delay and hold up alarm is optional.

• User changeable combinations

• Direct replacement for most mechanical locks

• Alarm interface is optional

• Small and large battery boxes available.

• Time delay with override option

• Dual custody (2-user) mode

• Wrong try penalty

Now, some of thehighlights for the

MicroLock 20 Series.In addition to many of the above

features listed for the previous lock,also included are the following:

• Dispatching and Route Control

• A complete Audit Trail

• Central Station MicroAudit Software which includes the following:• Password Protection and

encrypted database

• Runs on PC with Windows(r)

• Supports almost unlimited (1,000,000) MicroLocks and users.

The above are some of theadvanced features these two locks canaccomplish. Now when it comes timeto changing a safe combination, wewill have to determine if we have amechanical, electronic, or electro-mechanical lock to work on.

We are going to have to learn to dothis guys. Do not be afraid to getinvolved. It is much easier than thealarm business. It is easy to retrofitlocks of this type. Vindicator has asure winner. Learn and Earn. Soon,when I get to work on these locks inthe field and learn a few tricks, it willbe time to really OPEN & PROSPER!!!10. Insert key briefly until two beeps

are heard. Turn dial and the lock willopen.


8. MicroLock in locked position.Note wire at approximately the

9:00 position.

9. When dial is turned, the wiremoves to the 7:00 position.


I t ’s ba–a–a–a–ck. The TexasLocksmith Association hosted a

meeting on the subject and attendeeswere told it’s being considered inLouisiana and Alabama. Californiaalready has it, as we all know.According to Keynotes magazine, it’sbeing written or pushed in severalstates around the country. In otherstates, it’s a fight to keep it fromhappening.

Those who favor it are oftenperceived as those who want tocontrol the craft. Some admit theywant to tell locksmiths how mucheducation they need...and on whatsubjects. Others want a “board” tohear their complaints againstcompetitors. A few would likelocksmiths to follow a specificbusiness credo, most notably, theirown. Several want to be sure “justanyone” can’t “get in.” Generally,those who favor want to protect thepublic from the locksmith. In at leastone state, proponents even dictatedthat locksmiths must own a shop, andhow large a shop must be to qualify asa “legitimate” store, therefore, alicensed business establishment.

The opposition tends to be morerelaxed. Most trust free enterprise,practice a live and let live ideology,and earnestly believe all necessarycontrols are in place for the protectionof the public...and the craft. Manythink the level of education is an

individual choice and is frequentlygoverned by cash on hand. Others sayless government is better governmentand that everyone should have thefreedom to form their own businesscredo. They know that with currentlaws there is no way to “keep theundesirables out,” and trust theworkplace will weed out theincompetents and that criminals willbe caught. When “control” is calledfor, this faction simply refuse to helpan undesirable until he goes away.They trust the judicial system tohandle criminals.

Regardless of where you fall in thissummation of opinions, everyoneshould agree that discussion musttake place, and it must take placeintelligently and calmly. Even thelightest of controls will call forcompromise between both factions.

At this point in time, let me assurereaders that my thoughts do notreflect those of The NationalLocksmith or any of its representatives.I represent no person, association orbusiness other than myself, although Iwill often speak for persons who can’tor won’t...for various reasons.

The trouble with licensing is......it’s so final! How often do

you hear about controls being liftedonce they’ve been established? That’snot to say it never happens, but it’sexceedingly rare.

...it’s so complicated! It isoften based on noble ideas andintents. It usually starts simple, thengrows as more and “better” controlsare put into place. Educational“requirements” proliferate likemushrooms. If certification is involvedin the beginning, re–certification willfollow in a few short years.

...it’s expensive! Despite theintent to keep it reasonably priced, ascontrols grow, so do the costs ofimplementing and enforcing thosecontrols. There are hidden costs aswell. We’ll discuss some of thosehidden costs.

...it’s divisive. We saw italmost destroy the association inCalifornia. It has, in the past, taken itstoll on local associations as well.When one faction “takes control” ofthe membership, the dissidents arenot encouraged to speak, to writearticles, to express their feelings.They go away. Associations becomesmaller, have less power, and asmaller voice. As a person whobelieves associations are intrinsicallyimportant, I find it a form ofunintentional sabotage.

...it’s popular. Everyone isdoing it, so why shouldn’t we? Or, inthe words we most frequently hear, “Ifwe don’t license ourselves, someoneelse will do it for us.” These are thewords of a defeatist! Often theselicenses are written by a person orpersons un- known. Most associations

Are you in favor oflicensing, or are youagainst licensing? Whether you’re pro or con, here’s one viewpoint to ponder.

by Dee Bucha, CPL


make a very big deal about unsignedarticles or letters, but no one dares toask, “Who wrote this license...and whatdo they hope to gain through such anaction?”

. . . i t ’ s pro fess iona l lyappealing. Proponents of licensingoften compare locksmiths to doctorsand talk about self–regulating bodies.Again, it’s noble, compelling,tempting. Yet, if you listen to thosewho are disenchanted with doctorsand their self–regulation, you willdiscover that charges of cover–upsand pro- tectionism are among thechief complaints. The oath thatdoctors take as they agree to becomehealers contains two importantcomponents. First, they agree to “dono harm.” Second, they promise touse appropriate methods of healing. Inshort, they swear to avoid making thepatient worse and agree to use theleast invasive methods available tohelp a patient heal. The truth is the“crime rate” in this profession is lowerthan that found in the clergy!Licensing can be consideredequivalent to performing a lobotomyfor a simple headache, when anaspirin would do.

...it’s unenforceable. Todate we have been unable to controlped- ophiles, child abusers, rapists,murderers, to name only a few of themore grotesque crimes in our society.We do not have, at the time of thiswriting, enough prisons to houseexisting offenders. As a result of laxertreatment of criminals, there are manymore on the streets. Do we reallybelieve an already overwhelmedsystem is ready to deal with peoplewho inadvertently “abuse” a con-sumer? Can we honestly conclude thatlicensing will improve our ethics?

...it’s ineffective. Do yourselfa favor. Go have a long talk withsomeone who is licensed. Ask him orher these questions. Since licensinghas taken effect, is it easier to dobusiness? Are you more honest/ethical than you were before? Are youbetter educated in the areas you wantto be better educated in? Is youroverhead cheaper? Did you pick upnew customers as a result oflicensing? Is your business moresuccessful? Have you had fewercomplaints about your businesshabits, and those of your employees?Do you feel more confident in your

ability to serve the public? Has yourassociation membership improved instatus? Have the number of in-competents or unqualified beenreduced? Did the “infringements” onyour craft disappear?

You will probably discover that theanswer to most of these questions isno. And if that answer is no, I have toask you what you can possibly gainthrough licensing that you don’talready have?

So much for opinions. Did I hear

someone say they want specifics?Okay, we’ll get specific. But we won’tdo it this month, due to restraints ontime and space. Look for me here nextmonth, and we’ll have a look at thereality of licensing, as it presentlyexists in the State of Texas. We’ll talkabout how such licensing mightchange your life...and your method ofdoing business. In the meantime, let’shear from those of you who mayagree...or disagree with my opinionson this subject. That’s what freedomof the press is all about...

June 1996 • 91



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Yale Code SeriesPart 2: 1-1600

KEYCODESHPC 1200:Code Card - C56

Spacing:1 - .1462 - .2863 - .4264 - .566

Depths:1 - .250 5.- .1782 - .232 6 - .1603 - .214 7 - .1424 - .196

Key Blanks:Ilco - 997XSilca - YA82Yale - X10-1/2

FramonBlock #1Spacing: .140Starting Cut: .146No. of Cuts: 4

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News from the

Locksmithing Industry

New Transponder Key From JetJet Hardware is proud to introduce

their Anti-Theft Transponder key forthe new 1996 Ford and Mercuryautomobiles that comes with a cashback offer. Jet’s “Key Check andCheck” program is offered tolocksmiths that may accidentally mis-cut Jet’s or any other brandtransponder keys. Three new plastichead blanks are now available .

The H73-PHT is used for the 10-cutsystem. The H72-PHT is used on themore popular 8-cut system. Uniquely,JET’s H75-PH was precisionengineered and manufactured so that

it is not necessary to file the tip of theblank to work the door and ignitionlock properly.

Jet polybags each Transponder keywith a standard brass key blank. Theyare packaged 5 to a box along with 5return coupon envelopes. Jetrecommends that before a locksmithcuts this expensive blank, the brasskey be cut first and tried in the lock.This insures that the key machine isaccurate. Then, proceed to cut theTransponder blank. If theTransponder key is still mis-cutaccidentally, the locksmith may mailthe mis-cut Jet bland (or ANY brand

transponder key) back to the Jetfactory. Providing the bow andtransponder is intact, Jet will mailback a check.

For more information on Jet’s newTransponder keys and theirreplacement program, please contactyour Jet Distributor or write to JetHardware Mfg. Corp., 800 HinsdaleStreet, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Silca Purchases Star KeySilca Keys U.S.A., Inc. is pleased to

announce the acquisition of Star KeyIndustries, Inc., of New Rochelle, NY.Silca has been operating in it’s Ohiofactory since opening in the UnitedStates in 1989. Star Key Industries,Inc., is a 50 year old company. Underowner Richard Cohen during the lastfour years, Star has dramaticallyimproved the quality of its key blankscreating artful key head designs andexpanding the line of keys. WithSilca’s resources and technologybased key machines, the Starmodernization program will be vastlyaccelerated.

The combination of Silca and Staropens up new markets for bothcompanies. A complete line of foreignand popularly priced domestic keysfor both companies will result in evenbetter customer satisfaction.

Richard Cohen, President of Starwill continue to operate Star KeyIndustries, Inc. for Silca and will workin tandem with the Silca managementteam headed by General ManagerJohn Reynolds.

Ingersoll-Rand names Richard J.Johannessen, Jr.

Ingersoll-Rand Company hasannounced the appointment ofRichard J. Johannessen, Jr., to the newposition of president, Ingersoll-RandAsia/Pacific. In this capacity,Johannessen will have responsibilityfor Ingersoll-Rand’s overall strategicbusiness development in theAsia/Pacific marketplace. Based in

Hong Kong, he also will managecentralized functions, such as finance,administration and human resources,supporting Ingersoll-Rand groupoperations in the area.

Schwab Offers Security LockOption For All Fire Files

Available now, all Schwab Corp.fire files will include a security lockoption to replace the standard keylock. The new security locks,manufactured by Medeco, are labeledUL Class 437 for pick and drillresistance.

Jeff McQueen, Vice President ofMarketing of Schwab, noted that,“Security locks for files are becomingan international standard. Schwabcertainly wants to provide that optionto end users.”

Like other Schwab products, thenew security locks are covered bySchwab’s Lifetime Product Warrantyagainst malfunction of mechanical oroperable parts.

For more information regardingthese new security locks, contactSchwab Corp. customer service at(800) 428-7678.

Aiphone Introduces Wire LineJun Masumoto, Aiphone President,

introduces a complete line of factorytested and approved wire, designedfor use with Aiphone IntercomSystems. “We often see installationproblems that trace back to using thewrong wire. We want to make it easierfor dealers to specify the correctwire.”

Competitively priced, the wire isavailable in 250’, 500’, and 1,000 footlengths, on reels or Quik-Pull boxes.Surface freight is pre-paid with noadditional charge for drop shipping tothe job site. A new catalog is nowavailable that designates the approvedwire for each Aiphone System.

For further information call:Stan Kohagen (206) 455-0510.

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New Transponder Key from Jet.

W e are now heavy in our seminar schedule. Watch forus in your area. We’ll probably be there.

T here is only one way to compete with the merchandiserson security items start selling them yourself. Shop for the

best prices and stock your shop. Don’t forget impulse items.They are exactly like they’re called impulse items. You buythem when you have the impulse. Doesn’t matter if you seethem in Wal Mart or any other store. Stock them- pick upextra sales.

I 'm having a hard time finding a locksmith in South Dakotathat makes over $1 M per year. If you did, call me. (904)

476-2799. Don’t call me collect. You can afford to pay for thecall.

M any have asked where they could write me with theirtechnical questions. Just send them to PO Box 15532,

Pensacola, FL 32514 or call me at (904)476-2799. That’s adirect line to my office. If I’m not in, you’ll get a recorder andI will call you back. Friday and Mondays are bad times to call,Because often they are travel days.

H ere are some of the latest questions I’ve received:

Q. I heard that Midas Muffler is installing air bags. Whatabout that?A. Yes, they started in Jacksonville, Florida as a test market,and are now doing it all over the country. I have heard that ifsomeone ( a locksmith ) removes the wheel, it will void theMidas warranty on the air bag. Interesting!!

Q. What do you think are the most lucrative fields inLocksmithing?A. 1. Automotive, 2. Electronic, 3. High Security, 4. Safes,

Q. I have a padlock with the name “Whale” on its face. Whatcan you tell me about it? I didn’t even have a key for it.A. It’s a solid brass padlock and I believe it is imported fromHong Kong. Try using an Ilco F44 blank and it shouldimpression fairly easy.

Q. I have a very old Russwin Lock and I can get an Ilco 1012blank into it. Do you happen to have the spacing & depths?A. Shoulder to center of 1st cut is .375 Cut to cut-.156

0=.315, 1=.295, 2=.275, 3=.255, 4=.235, 5=.215, 6=.195

Q. Do you plan to start a new magazine again?A. You’ve got to be kidding!!!

Q. Do GM Rocker picks really work?A. Yes, they do. My grandfather invented them many yearsago, and if you have a Reed General Code Book, Vol. 1, lookon pages inst-01-021 and 022 and he will tell you how tomake your own. They are also available from a few supplierswhich usually advertise in the classified section of themagazine.

Q. I would like to get into the Jail & Prison lock business. Arethere any books on the subject?A. Yes. A very good one is “Jail & Prison Locks,” and be sureand get the revised version. I have not seen the book, but Ihear from people who know that say it is the best ever. To getthe book call (512)362-2500. Jail lock service is a wide openfield for the locksmith to earn some good income.


Yours For Better Security,

Bill Reed

Reed ReportScatter Shooting while wondering

whatever happened to: Web Sharp?

June 1 Colo. Sprs., COJune 8 Baltimore, MDJune 22 Detroit, MIAug. 18 Okla. City, OKAug. 31 Salt Lake City, UT

Sept. 5 Philadelphia, PASept. 15 Syracuse, NYOct. 13 San Mateo, CAOct. 30,31 San Diego, CANov. 1,2 San Diego, CA

If you'd like to attend a Bill Reed seminar, choose from the following. For more info,

contact Bill directly at (904) 476-2799.

I should have known the week wasgoing to be interesting when

Monday morning’s mail brought alingerie chain letter telling me to sendthree pairs of lace bikini panties tosome guy named Harold.

Ted was on vacation, Neil washome with the flu, Keith was out on aservice call, and Don had his handsfull curb-side, trying to open ajammed, over-stuffed trunk on an oldCadillac with no key, so its ownerscould cross the border into Mexico forthe day. Don only thought that job wasa problem.

His next call took him to GarnerPark, about thirty miles north of us,where a couple from Houston werestranded, without keys, in a Chevypick-up. Their roadside servicecompany provided us key codes overthe phone, so it was simply a matter ofcutting the keys and delivering themto the customer. A piece of cake,right?

When Don arrived on the scene,the ignition key cut by the codeprovided wouldn’t work, soDon was forced to remove aSteadfast Collar with aDremel tool and replace theswitch. The job took a lotmore time than he’d figured,but the customer waspleased, in the long run.

Don was on his way backto our store when anothercall came in from the GarnerPark/river area. This time, acouple of campers weredriving a new company-owned Ford pick-up. They,too, had lost their keys inthe river. After receiving mycall on his cellular phone,Don cut a U-turn and wentback.

When he arrived at thecampsite, he asked if theyhad the key codes writtenanywhere on the vehiclepapers, or if they knew the

name of the dealer where the vehiclehad been purchased. Rummagingthrough the glove box in search ofcode numbers or a name, Don foundamong the papers an imprint cardbearing the vehicle’s key codes. Thenhe remembered one of our employeessaying he had found such a card in hisown recently-purchased vehicle.

“Something worth remembering,”Don said to himself. He cut the keys,

they worked, so he collected his feeand came back to the store.

He had scarcely entered the storewhen another call came from thesame river area. This time, someonehad lost keys to a Mazda pick-up.

When Don arrived on the scene, theowner wasn’t around.

“Oh, he probably called you fromSan Antonio. After he’d looked allaround and couldn’t find his keys, hehitched a ride back there, last night,”an employee at the country store toldhim. “He said he’d be back thismorning, sometime.”

With some misgivings, Donapproached the vehicle. Across thesteering wheel was clamped a Clubanti-theft device. Not knowing if theowner had a key to that, Don decidedto work around it in making theignition key and come back to it later,if need be. Sure enough, just as Donhad the ignition key ready, the youngman arrived in the car of a friend fromSan Antonio.

“Do you have a key to the Club?”Don asked him.

“No, it’s been lost a long time,” theguy admitted.

“I don’t understand,” Don said.“Why would you lock it onto your

steering wheel, knowingyou didn’t have a key to it?”

“Oh, it’s not locked,” theguy said. “I just put it thereto fool car thieves. See?”Reaching into the car, hereleased the Club and heldit up.

“Well I’ll be,” Don said.“You could have fooled me.”

That night at around teno’clock, Don was telling meall about the events of theday when the phone rang. Itwas the roadside servicecompany with another callup-river to provide keys bycode for a Chevroletautomobile. This time twowomen had lost their keysin the river and werestranded with six pre-schoolchildren.

Don went to the store,cut the keys, and drove up

bySara

ProbascoLife with Superman.


“Oh, it’s not locked,”the guy said. “I just

put it there to fool carthieves. See?”

to deliver them. The door key workedslick as a whistle. The ignition keydidn’t. Convinced that the codenumber he had been given for theignition was incorrect, Don got readyto pull the steering column so hecould make a key from scratch. Aquick glance told him a MechanicalAnti-Theft System (MATS) wasinvolved, which meant more time andeffort than he’d planned on. To makematters worse, the vehicle was parkedin an unlighted, wooded area.

Muttering a few ritual phrases tohimself, Don fumbled around

inside the tool kit in the back of hisvan and extracted the snake-light oneof his grandkids had given him forChristmas. He turned it on and loopedit casually around his neck.

By that time, the children hadgrown hyperactive in their delight atbeing out in the dark woods so late atnight. They were running here andthere, squealing, yelling, and bumpinginto one another and everything elsein the dark.

“Wow! That’s neat.” One of the kidsgrabbing the flexible coil from aroundDon’s neck as she ran past. “Can Iplay with it?”

“No!” Don replied, snatching thelight back and giving it a secure twistaround his neck as he stepped into thevehicle.

Two of the children slipped pasthim into the back seat and beganbouncing up and down. “We want thelight. We want the light,” they chantedloudly. The others ran to join the fun.Slapping their hands on the outside ofthe car in time to the words, “We wantthe light,” they shouted over and overagain.

After Don chased them away, hesmiled a wry little smile, wonderinghow much he could add to his fee fornuisance charges.

The batteries in his snake light wereon the verge of death before he

finished the job. (Where IS that pinkrabbit, when you need him?) Hecollected his fee. Then, with a sigh ofrelief and thoughts of his recliner-chair beckoning, he closed the doorsof his van. That’s when a soft voice cutthrough the darkness.

“I wonder,” the young man said,offering Don an icy-cold can of beer,“would you have time to come over tomy campsite and unlock a couple ofbicycle locks for me? It’s just down the

road a piece. I lost my keys, and thebikes are our only means oftransportation.”

Don accepted the beer and drovethe man to his campsite.

The couple were bicycling theirway across the country withbackpacks and pup tents. They hadsecured their bikes before taking aswim, that afternoon, and had losttheir keys in the river. Without toolsof any kind, they were at a loss as tohow to free their bicycles.

The Cryptonite locks required atubular key. For some reason, Donhadn’t brought his tubular picks, sopicking them open was out of thequestion.

“I can cut the locks apart with anangle grinder,” Don told them, “but itwill destroy the locks.”

“That’s okay. Do what you have to.We need to be on the road first thingin the morning.”

Don had the locks apart in minutes.They offered him another beer. Whenhe declined, the guy reached into hisbackpack and handed Don a roll ofsoft, white fabric. “Well, at least takethis,” he said, smiling.

After Don arrived home and hadshared with me his adventures of the

night, he unfurled the gift he hadreceived. It was a white T-shirt with abold red, blue, and gold Supermanemblem emblazoned on the chest.

“Ta-daa!” he trumpeted. “See whatthe guy with the bicycles gave me?”

“Nice,” I said. “But I’m not sure Iunderstand. Does Superman havesome special significance?”

“He seemed to feel it wasappropriate. After all, he told me, whoelse but Superman could blast his waythrough Cryptonite to rescue travelersin distress? He was right,” Don addedafter a moment of reflection. “Ideserve it.”

I rolled my eyes in mock chagrin.Then I thought of the past few days.

Don had single-handedly rescuedfifteen callers in distress, up-river, inaddition to the normal business in-store, all around our town, and insurrounding small towns and ruralareas.

I can’t truthfully say Don’s fasterthan a speeding bullet, and I’ve neveractually seen him leap tall buildings ata single bound, but who says a guyhas to run around changing clothes ina phone booth to be Superman, right?

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HOW TOENTERSimply send inyour tip abouthow to do anyaspect oflocksmithing.Certainly, youhave a favorite way of doing thingsthat you'd like to share with otherlocksmiths. Write your tip down andsend it to: Jake Jakubuwski,Technitips Editor, The NationalLocksmith, 1533 BurgundyParkway, Streamwood, IL 60107 orsend your tips via E-mail to the E-mail address posted in the upperright hand corner of this page. Soget busy and send in your tipstoday. You may win cash ormerchandise. At the end of the year,we choose winners for many majorprizes. Wouldn't you like to be aprize winner in 1996? Enter today!It's easier than you think.

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EVERY TIP PUBLISHED WINSYes, every tip published wins aprize. If your tip is printed, you'll win$25 in Locksmith Bucks. You canuse these bucks to purchase anybooks or merchandise from TheNational Locksmith. Plus, be readyfor Jake's Grab Bag prizes!Remember, everyone wins. (Pleaseremember to include your completemailing address - we cannot mailprizes to P.O. Boxes.)

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Helpful hints

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fellow locksmiths

These Prizes Awarded Each Month!•All-Lock A-6200 Auto Service Kit•American Lock & Supply $50 Merchandise Certificate•HPC Pistolpick•Sargent & Greenleaf 4400 series safe deposit lock•Silca Keyblanks (100 Blanks)•Pro-Lok PK15 Professional Lock Pick Set•Tech-Train Training Video•Sieveking Products EZ-Pull GM Wheel Puller•Major Mfg. Products•The Sieveking Auto Key Guide

America Online: NATL LOCKUse the above address if you are on AOL.

Internet: [email protected] the Internet address if you are not on AOL.

Next month, A.L.O.A. is havingits annual convention and trade

show in New Orleans, pronounced:“N’awlins.” For those of you thathave never been to an A.L.O.A.trade show, you really need to try tomake arrangements to attend. Notonly will you be able to meet salesrepresentatives from some of yourfavorite manufacturers anddistributors, you will be able to see,pick up, examine, and talk aboutsome of the new and excitingproducts that are making theiradvent this year. One of the newproducts you can see is theKeyMark patented key controlsystem from Medeco. Stop byMedeco’s booth and tell them I toldyou to drop by. For a preview ofwhat you’ll see, read my article on

the KeyMark in this issue of TheNational Locksmith.

Another reason to attend, even ifyou’re not a member of A.L.O.A., isthat many of the manufacturers likeMulti-Lock, Titan, Strattec andothers, offer hands-on trainingclasses right at their booths. It’s anexcellent opportunity for you toincrease your knowledge, skills andeffectiveness as locksmiths

There’s also the opportunity tospend an interesting week-end in anunbelievable city, Bourbon Streetwhich is an eye-opener. JacksonSquare is an architectural delight,and you can find music — especiallyjazz — and Cajun cookin’ like you’llfind no-where else ... gar-run-teed!

All Lock WinnerA Lightning Rod

Here’s a handy lighted plugfollowing gadget I made using a MAGSilhouette flashlight, a 1/2” I.D.copper sweat union and a piece of1/2” O.D. aluminum tubing about 2-1/4” long.

Force fit the sweat union over theend of the flashlight and if necessary,secure it with some Crazy Glue orepoxy. Insert the aluminum tube inthe other end of the sweat union butdon’t glue it or permanently secure it

in place. You should now have acontraption that looks like thediagram in illustration 1.

You can use the aluminum tubingby itself as a simple plug follower, oryou can use the combination as alighted follower to replace the springsand top pins in any type of standardmortise, rim or key-in-knob cylinder.

To use the lighted follower, turnthe light on and insert the follower infrom the rear of the cylinder stoppingat the number three chamber. Installthe spring and top pin and push the


follower to the second chamber, etc.When you have the first threechambers pinned, hold the aluminumtube and pull the light and union off.

Now, attach the light and union tothe other end of the aluminum tube(the end nearest the front of thecylinder) and push the aluminum tube(or pull) until you can see the numberfour chamber hole. Insert spring andpin, push the follower to the nextchamber and repeat until you have allthe top chambers pinned.

Having the inside of the cylinderlighted certainly makes pinningeasier. And, you can make this one foronly a few bucks. Bob Davison,

South Dakota[Editor’s Note: Bob’s trick works

slick as can be. A lighted follower canbe especially helpful to folks like myselfwho’s bifocals don’t want to focusproperly when looking down the insideof a six or seven pin cylinder and tryingto get the top springs and pins intoplace. I have found that even the MAGSilhouette flashlight by itself can makean effective lighted follower. By usingthe aluminum tube as Bob did and afluorescent plastic rod like DonHarmon showed us last year on adifferent type follower, you don’t seem toget as much glare from the light as youdo when you use the Silhouette byitself.]

American Lock And Supply WinnerA Turning Solution

A customer called complaining thatthe lock on his store-front doorseemed to malfunction overnight. Itwas working fine when he locked up,but he could not get in that morning. Isuspected that someone had SuperGlued his locks during the night andtold him that it might be necessary todrill out the old lock and replace itwith a new one.

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When I arrived, I found the plugturned 180 degrees from its normalposition. Apparently someone hadtried to pick the lock during the nightand when they rotated the plug to tryunlocking the door, the top pins fellinto the broaching on the bottom ofthe plug and trapped the plug in theupside down position.

Since I have encountered thisproblem several times in the past, Ihave Y-1 and SC-1 key blanksprepared as shown in illustration 2. Asyou can see in the illustration, I havesimply cut these blanks down to theirlowest depth. That way, they will passany of the pins without raising themabove the shearline.

In this case the cylinder was a Y-1keyway. I just used my Y-1 “turningtool” by inserting it in the keyway andturning the plug to the properposition. Then, using the customerskey, I unlocked the door for him.

Another way I use my specialturning tools is when I have to pickone of these locks open, I pick it to thepoint where the plug just turns slightlyoff center, then I insert one of myspecially prepared turning tools andcontinue the rotation to the unlockedposition. Billy D. Jackson

Texas

HPC Pistol Pick WinnerThe MS Fixture

Royce Evans sent you a tip on howto make a cylinder holder from a pieceof lumber and a long carriage bolt(See Technitips, The NationalLocksmith February, 1996.) I use oldAdams Rite MS deadbolts.

If you take an old MS lock andreplace the set screw with a longerscrew, you can screw in a cylinder anduse the set screw to hold it in placewhile you service it.

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You can separate the two halvesand have two ready-made mortisecylinder jigs. In addition, you canclamp the piece(s) in your bench viseor bend the bottom portion so that itcan stand alone. These old MS locksare plentiful and don’t really requiremodification since you can clamp thewhole lock in your vise if you want.

Because they hold the cylinderssecurely without allowing them tomove around, you can perform almostany service work you need to withoutthe cylinder getting away from you.

Gonzolo Benavides,Texas

Sargent & Greeenleaf WinnerFireKing Bypass

I’ve had several calls where the keyto a FireKing fireproof file cabinethave been locked inside the cabinet.These keys are high-security keys andcan only be ordered from FireKing ifyou have the code.

The locks can’t be picked and arehardened against attack. Here is a wayI have found to open one of thesecabinets, retrieve the keys and notdamage the fire rating illustration 3.

First remove the three screws inthe back of the cabinet that hold thesheet metal top on. Once the cap isremoved you will see a slab ofinsulation material.

As seen in illustration 3, measure 1-5/8” in from the front of the cabinetand 3-3/16” from the right edge. Nowdrill a 3/8” hole, where the two linesintersect, straight down through theinsulation.

Take a 1/4” rod eight to ten incheslong, place it in the hole and force thelocking rod down which will unlock allthe drawers.

The repairs are easy. Put a paperplug in the bottom of the hole and fillthe hole with after-market fireinsulation material. Replace the metaltop and screws when the filler is dryand the job is finished.

William Hudson, RSTVirginia

[Editor’s Note: William’s tip will getyou into a FireKing file cabinet.Unfortunately, drilling the insulationmaterial will violate the integrity of theUL rating and if I understand themanufacturer’s specs the only way theUL rating could be reinstated on thatparticular cabinet would be if therepairs were made by a factoryauthorized rep, using factory specified


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materials and procedures. Of course,when a customer needs to get into acontainer that contains vitaldocuments, UL ratings often have totake a back seat to expediency. Besides,William’s method allows a repair to bemade that will not show when finished.It’s fast, clean and neat.]

Silca Key Blanks WinnerHonda Key Extraction

Like many locksmiths, I have tocontend with shoe stores, copycenters, convenience stores, etc.,which have key cutting machines thatare provided by Cole and Access.These “key cutters” often duplicatenewer model Honda keys on the shortHD-91 Honda blank which results inthe customer getting the key hung upin the ignition and unable to push thelock in far enough to get the ignitioninto the “locked” position so they canremove the key. That brings them tome.

To remove these hung keys, I turnthe ignition to the “Off” position, gripthe head of the key with a pair of Vise-Grip pliers and gently flex the head ofthe key back and forth a few timesuntil it breaks off! The key will mostgenerally break off even with the faceof the switch. The important thing isthat you do not use too much forceand pull outward on the key. If you do,there is a possibility of damaging thelock itself. However, just bending thehead back and forth will accomplishyour goal.

Then all you need to do is push inon the blade of the key, depressingthe spring loaded ignition and turn theignition to the locked position. Nowyou can extract the blade of the keyfrom the plug and either duplicate thatkey for the customer, or “read” it andcut a new one by code on the properblank.

It only takes a few minutes to solvethis problem. Other methods couldtake an hour or more and some evendamage the lock. Everett L. Dobbs,

California

Major Manufacturing WinnerSimple Plug Removal

I had to generate a first key for aHonda Three Wheeler (ATC 250). Atfirst glance it appeared necessary toremove the switch housing,disassemble it and make the key.However, after doing that, I found thatthe cylinder’s plug retainer can beaccessed through the front of thekeyway.

Using a hook-pick, I depressed theretainer at the rear of the plug and theplug came right out! If only I hadknown that earlier! At any rate, fromthe time you have the plug in yourhand, key generation is simple, fastand easy.

On the side of the ignition housingI found what appeared to be a codedesignation. Unfortunately, it did notshow up in my cycle codes.

Larry Kanzer,Pennsylvania

[Editor’s Note: Larry, often Hondaand other cycle manufacturers use apiece of black tape on the side of theirblack switch housing to inscribe thecodes. At best, these codes are difficult toread and frequently hard to get at. Ihave found it almost as easy to “read”the locks or impression them then tofind and decipher the codes. In fact, it’sbeen so long since I used the method youdescribed, I thought cycle manu-facturers had stopped using that type ofretainer. Thanks for the tip.]

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Sieveking G.M. E-Z Pull Wheel Puller WinnerA Magnetic Beginning

I sometimes have a difficult timestarting the horn pad screws on GMautos. The screws need to go throughthe steering wheel arm in an almosthorizontal position and then into thehorn pad screw bracket.

To make the job a little easier formyself, I bought an extension typepocket magnet (the kind thattelescopes) ground the metal awayfrom the magnetic core and removedthe magnet. This little magnet will fitnicely into a 9/32” socket like youwould use to remove or tighten thesehorn pad screws.

To keep the magnet in place, I dothe following: Place a 1/4” driveextension in a vice and cover the tipwith waxed paper or Saran Wrap.Push the 9/32” socket down on theextension. Now, wedge the magnet atthe proper depth (the same depth asthe thickness of the head of thescrew) and use the thick type of SuperGlue (or a liquid epoxy) and glue themagnet into position. Let the glue orepoxy set and then remove the socketfrom the extension and the waxedpaper from the socket and you have atool that will make starting and drivinghorn pad screws a lot easier.

You can use the same idea on a10mm socket for removing those typescrews from inside foreign car door

panels and you eliminate the chanceof dropping the screw and losing it.

Steve Stanhope,Texas

Pro Lock Professional Pick Set WinnerReading Door Locks

I do a lot of automotive lock-smithing and have found that I don’thave to take the door panels off asmany foreign cars as I used to in orderto get a code number for the lock.

First, I determine if the cylinder isattached to the door or if it is amodular type. If the lock is on thedoor, I check to see if the windows areelectric or manual. If the window ismanual, I roll it down and insert awedge between the window glass andthe outer door skin. Then I use myinspection light to peer inside the doorpanel. Many times the codes can beseen on the top of the lock cylinder oron the side or tail-piece. If the lock isdirty, I spray WD-40 on the lock toclean it. Occasionally, I have to tape apiece of rag to a long screwdriver andwipe the lock off to see the codenumbers.

If the code is not visible on the topor side of the lock, I use an angledinspection mirror to try to locate it. Ihave even become adept at readingsome of the codes backwards.

I have successfully used this ideaon Ford Probes, Mazdas, Isuzus andother foreign cars and found it to be abig time-saver. Jack Townsley,

Florida[Editor’s Note: Thanks for the tip,

Jack. I know similar tips have beenprinted in this column in the past, butlike many “simple” tips, it bearsrepeating if for no other reason thanthere are new and beginner locksmithsthat are not aware of this “old” trick.]

Seieveking Auto Keyblanks Cross-Reference WinnerShear-Head Solution

I have tried just about every waythere is to remove and replace shear-head bolts on foreign cars to removethe ignitions. What works best for meis to buy a set of six spanner bits(similar to the Un-Do-It tools.) When Iencounter a shearhead bolt that needsto be removed, I select the proper sizebit, make two marks on the bolt anddrill small holes to accept the bit. Nowall I have to do is insert the bit andback the bolts out.

I also keep several metric-sizedbolts (with the heads cut off) in my



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tool kit for the times that I need toreplace a shear-head bolt, sincebuying regular metric bolts andcutting off the heads is cheaper thenbuying shearhead bolts. I have pre-drilled the holes for my spanner bitsin these bolts.

When I replace the housing on thesteering column I either reuse the oldbolt or one of my own bolts andtighten it down with the correct sizedspanner bit. Then I fill the holes withJB Weld or other epoxy.

K.E. Chambers,South Carolina

Tech Train Video WinnerClip Remover

After many skinned knuckles andcut hands from trying to re-install doorclips in hard to reach places such ason Camaros, Firebirds and other hard-to-reach door locks, I have made a clipholder that I can use to install themfrom the outside of the door.

I use a 3/16” rod coupler and saw itin half and epoxy each half to a doorclip (Illustration 4.) Then I use alength of 3/16” rod with a slight bendin it. By using the rod to guide the clipinto position, I can push the clip onthe lock with a long bladedscrewdriver.

Just roll the window down andwedge the window away from theoutside of the door panel and start theclip on the lock. Once the clip is firmlyseated on the lock, unscrew the rod.That’s all there is to it!

Bill Eakin, Sr.Texas

[Editor’s Note: You can also use apair of 12” long, curved (also straight)needle nose pliers which is availablefrom Snap-On Tools. The same type ofneedle nose pliers are available at Searsfor about $7. I have used them to pullCamaro clips (from the top of the door,with the window rolled down andwedged) and on BMW’s (door panelremoved) to pull the Beemer’s heavyduty clip that is partially hidden behinda metal box surrounding the lock andlinkage, and also to remove and replaceclips on thin walled doors like those onIsuzus and others. If you or any of myreaders have large hands like mine, orjust want to make the job easier, you’llfind these long needle nose’s just whatthe doctor ordered.]

Jake’s Grab Bag WinnersBellcrank Popping

I opened my first new ChryslerMini-van (the one with the slidingdoors on both sides) the other night.It had a vertical linkage but part of thewindow lift mechanism is positionedso that it is nearly impossible to get ahold on the linkage. After wastingconsiderable time trying to grab thelinkage, I used my light to look intothe door and could see the latchsitting deeper in the door.


clip

3/16" allthread

1/2" rod coupler inJB Weld

Illustration 4.



It’s not safeunless it’s

Schwab Safe.


The latch assembly is fully exposedand the bellcrank sticks out with a bigwhite plastic clip on it holding thevertical linkage. With a light you can’tmiss seeing it. Just slip a tool underthe bellcrank, pull up and the door’sopen! Charles Donnelly,

New York

Mortise Removing & Plug Following

I have found that the Jensen, SoftJaw Pliers (Part #281-910) work verywell removing or installing mortisecylinders without scaring thecylinder’s scalps.

Also, I have found that the barrelon a quick-change screw driver (withthe bit removed, of course) makes anexcellent plug follower for thoseunder-sized import deadbolt andmortise locks. Joe Palovich,

Nevada

A Halogen SubstituteIf you own a Jiffy Light or the Pro-

Lock AL 4000, and need a replacement

Halogen bulb in a hurry, the RadioShack #272-1177 Halogen bulb can beused. The Radio Shack bulb is a littleloose, but it can be supported byshrink tubing. It also has a slightlylarger outside diameter, but for $2.65,

you can’t beat the price and RadioShack has them in stock.

Marvin Golden,Oklahoma


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Tools, tools, tools. Where would we bewithout tools, gizmos and gadgets. Idon’t know about you, but I love tools,especially specialty tools. The righttool at the right time can make all thedifference in the world. It not onlygets the job done correctly, the righttool will save time and potentialaccidents to yourself or personalproperty. That alone can make a toolworth its weight in gold. This month we’ll take a look at one ofthe simplest tools I’ve worked with ina long time. Its one of those so simpletools, that you wonder why someonehadn’t thought of it before. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: TheCam Handle manufactured by KenHolmlund, in Miles City, Montana, isused when installing cam locks. TheCam Handle is a simple aid to helpsecurely tighten cam locks in place. How tough can that be to tighten acam lock down right? Now, don’t tellme that you haven’t installed orreplaced a cam lock, held the face ofthe housing with your fingers and usea pair of channel locks to tighten theone inch nut on the back, only to have

the lock housing

turn cockeyed as the nut wasbeing tightened. Then you jam ascrewdriver into the housing andforce it around to the centeringposition. Or if your like me, you insertthe core and key into the housing,then pull the key out a couple notchesto lock the wafers into the housingand use the key as a fulcrum to turnthe lock to the center position. All thewhile you're hoping the wafers don’tbend. I know you’ve done it, we allhave at one time or another. OPERATION: The Cam Handle isvery easy to use. Simply inset thebody of The Cam Handle into thebody of the cam lock housing andhold with a screwdriver or roundpunch. By exerting a turning pressurein the opposite direction of thepressure exerted by turning the nuton the back of the lock, it will securelyhold the lock housing in a centerlineposition as the nut is being tightened.Simple, and it works. COMMENTS: If you install or replacea number of cam locks, this is a toolfor you. There’s nothing to wear out,no pieces that can break, and nobatteries to buy. It should last forever,or darn near.

SUGGESTIONS:My only complaint aboutthe tool is that I would have liked thehandle to be a part of the tool. Thatwould make it a complete package. Itis recommended that you use ascrewdriver or round punch as theturning fulcrum. That’s OK, but asimple three or four inch longpermanent handle (not removable,because it would just get misplaced)of the proper dimensions that ispermanently attached would be best. CONCLUSION: Yes, its a simple tooland something you could probablymake from pieces of junk you have ina pile laying in a corner somewhere,but why bother. The Cam Handle is soinexpensive, its not worth your timemaking to save $12.00. If it is, youdon’t need this tool, you need morework.

For more information on The CamHandle, contact: Ken Holmlund at(406) 232-6764 FAX: (406) 232-6061.

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THE CAM HANDLE

DESCRIPTION:The Cam Handle byKen Holmlund.PRICE:$12.00 COMMENTS:If you install orreplace a number ofcam locks, this toolis for you.TEST DRIVE RESULTS:A very simple tool thatworks. All it needs is apermanent handle.


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