Locksmith Profession: An Overview

Locksmith is a person whose job is to make and repair locks. With changing time, the definition and job profile of any ordinary locksmith has changed. A modern locksmith is skilled person, whose does more than designing and repairing of keys and lock, but also does implementation and management of key systems. Locksmiths also replace lost keys or make duplicates of an existing key. Locksmiths of today work alone or as part of an organization. Locksmithing, being a traditional trade, requires an apprenticeship, degree or level of formal education in most countries. Locksmiths may work as commercial locksmith (working out … Read more

History of Locks

A lock is a mechanical or electronic fastening device that is released by a physical object (such as a key, keycard, fingerprint, RFID card, or security token), by supplying secret information (such as a keycode or password), or by a combination thereof. wikipedia Lock is said to be more than 4.5 thousands year old. The earliest locks were  made of wood and was discovered in the ruins of Nineveh, the capital of ancient Assyria (Persia) in the palace security gate of King Sargon II. They were similar to wooden cane-tumbler locks in appearance and operation. Timeline of History of Locks … Read more

How to Find a Car Locksmith?

Are you locked out of your car? How do you find the right car locksmith to help you? Automotive locksmiths have to deal with a large number of locks, thanks to changing technology and new vehicle models being launched constantly. Some common issues for car locksmiths are lost ignition keys and broken or damaged keys. If you are an individual locked out of your vehicle, you can always rely on professional help from locksmiths across the country, whether your are in Houston, New York or Chula Vista, locksmiths can be found easily. Auto locksmiths are at your fingertips if you have access to a smartphone … Read more

Power Door Lock System and Remote Keyless System

Are you interested in learning about car door locking system? If you really want to know how your car doors lock, here’s a simple explainer that will help you understand the lock mechanism in car doors. There are two types of car door lock system used today – Power Door Lock System and Remote Keyless System. Let us learn about these car door lock systems in brief. Power Door Lock SystemPower Door Lock System is the most widely used car door lock system. Power Door Lock allows the driver (or other individual) to lock and unlock all the car doors … Read more

Pin Tumbler Lock or Yale Lock

The pin tumbler lock or Yale lock is one of the most famous lock that uses pins. The pins used in pin tumbler lock are of  different lengths and secures the lock so it cannot be open without the correct key. Pin tumblers locks are most commonly employed in cylinder locks which are also known as radial locks. The tumbler lock is said to be one of the most primitive type of locks and their traditional forms were used during 4000 BC in Egypt. Ancient pin tumbler locks consisted of a wooden post affixed to the door, and a horizontal … Read more