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Have you ever been on a job where the wrong key was jammed inside a lock? It's now stuck or even worse, that stuck key was twisted and broken off inside the lock? Let me show you how you can...

Have you ever been in rekeying job, and you ran across one of these old Weiser style locks? Let me show you a quick and easy way on how to get it apart so you can rekey it. To get...

Set up the WiFi version of the Townsteel 5000 series locks in a very fun and easy way! In this example, I'm going to be using the E-elite, which is my favorite. However, all of the 5000 series locks work...

The locksmithing tool you've been waiting for is finally here! We released the mullet about a year ago, a plug follower in the front, and a cylinder cap removal tool in the back, a pretty nifty tool.   But, all...

Do you have an automatic high-security key machine similar to the image below? If so, you know that they were meant to cut all brass keys, but it's becoming more and more popular to see many hard metal keys. With...

Make some action and try to key program a 2018 Subaru Legacy, and we're going to be adding the key using the SmartPro. I'll be using the Ilco Subaru G transponder key that doesn't have any remotes on it for...

Fun, quick, helpful fact that I want to give you for your Framon 2 code machine. I've tried to make a case for the Framon 2 code machine in previous videos and blogs to help you become better at your...

A clamp adapter that will give you the best cut is the GM double-sided key adapter. These look like they're pretty much two bent wire pieces, and they're a little different than the other adapters.   And here's how they...

The Small Format Interchangeable Core can get you caught up if you don't know very much about it, especially the key blanks. There are a couple of different types of keys you can order, and many people, unfortunately, learned the...