04 Part 3 – how to rekey a lock

by | Apr 2, 2013 | Rekeying

Most of the locks you encounter will work with a pin and tumbler cylinders. Rekeying a lock involves deconstructing the lock cylinder in order to reconstruct it with a new set of pins. This means the old keys will not engage the cylinder, and a new set will. To be...

Course 1: Introduction to Locksmithing

by | Mar 29, 2013 | Locksmithing

Introduction to Locksmithing is the first in a series of lessons designed to teach the basic knowledge needed to be a locksmith. This chapter will discuss three topicsvery important for new locksmiths. History of the Lock(smith) The different fields of Locksmithing...

How to Open SAGA SAF-D-POSIT Safe ‏ 001

by | Nov 27, 2012 | Safes

How to Open a SAGA SAF-D-POSIT safe. Imported safe, company no longer in business. No combination available from dealer. SAGA SAF-D-POSIT safes are very similar to Sentry Safes. If you have the combination it will be 3 numbers and very similar to Sentry Safes. 4x Left...

Sentry 1250 Safe

by | 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...