2013 is finishing up and 2014 is only a few days away. With a new year comes resolutions, fresh starts, and new locksmith tools. Why not examine a few of the products that make locksmithing enjoyable and turn a few extra profits this year with the added abilities locksmith tools can bring to your business.

Locksmith Steering Wheel Puller Kit

If you haven’t made a purchase of a steering wheel puller and work in any area of automotive locksmithing, it may be a great time to begin. This kit is especially for use on General Motors vehicles where the removal of the ignition requires steering wheel disassembly, this kit makes it a breeze. This steering wheel puller is able to remove steering wheels with or without telescoping tilt. Works on most domestic and imported vehicles and includes steering wheel puller, five sets of cap screws for various thread requirements, and lock plate to take off and install snap ring. Includes storage tray.

Aside from the steering wheel kit, it would also be helpful to have a set of 3/8″ or 1/2″ drive sockets with ratchet, a wrench set, screwdrivers, and torx ends. These will all come in very useful during the removal of certain parts on steering wheels and dash pieces.

Service more vehicles this year with a steering wheel puller. 

Tubular Key Machine

Tubular key machines are another locksmith tool that haven’t found there way into some locksmiths’ work shops or vehicles but could really open up some versatility. One of the great things about tubular key machines are that any machine can become a code cutter with a quality set so tubular space and depth keys. By using the space and depth keys on the tubular key machine, new keys can be cut. As locksmiths know, tubular keys often come into the workshop barely held together by a few flakes of metal.

ILCO 009B TUBULAR KEY MACHINE

The Ilco 009B is a perfect machine for the job when cutting tubular keys. With the popularity of tubular security keys, this  009B tubular key machine provides an economical solution and makes the perfect addition to your key cutting services. 

• Duplicates “mid size”, 7 and 8 cut tubular keys.
• Unique key positioning device assures quick, accurate gauging
• Transparent cover offers protection and clear visibility during the cutting process
• Simple to operate
• Provides accurate duplicating results
• Durable high torque motor
• Solidly constructed for lasting performance
• 110V-AC

Copying and code cutting tubular keys are a great way to expand your locksmith tool collection and your business in 2014.