by Terry | Nov 27, 2012 | Safes
Sentry 1250 Safe (already open, no combination) 1) “Progess” it. Take the back of the safe off and dial the combination. If it is locked. 1) Manipulate it. 2) Drill it. Drop-in is at 75. 3) 60 different combinations to try (unreliable and slow) Note: in...
by Terry | Jan 20, 2012 | Automotive, Blog, Locksmith Tips
When the thermometer dips below freezing temperatures at Mr. Locksmith we receive many calls from customers who are locked out of their cars because the car door lock is frozen. Note: the most common cause of frozen car locks is the customer washed their car and not...
by Terry | Dec 29, 2011 | Locksmith Training
Schlage SecureKey locks are customer rekeyable locks. You must have an existing Reset (blue) key and a different cut Reset (blue) key and operating keys. The lock is identifiable with a “+” stamped at the top center of the keyway or cylinder plug. ...
by Terry | Dec 4, 2011 | Locksmith Business Plan
I get asked how much a person can make as a locksmith. If you work for a locksmith company or as an in-house locksmith (Hospital, University, School Board, etc.) wages range from minimum wage to union wages of approximately $30.00+ per hour. The more experience the...
by Terry | Nov 27, 2011 | Locksmith Training
A vital tool for Beginner and Professional Locksmiths is a plug spinner or lock flipper. A plug spinner is used can if a cylinder is picked in the wrong direction, or if picking requires the plug to be rotated in one direction and then flipped. Sometimes the lock...
