Pros and Cons of Electronic/Keyless Locks As a locksmith, you probably get asked a lot about the pros and cons of electronic/keyless locks. And if you are a regular consumer, you’ve likely wondered about the pros and cons, too. First,...
How to Begin Your Career as a Locksmith So you’ve completed your locksmith education and an apprenticeship, and you are wondering how to actually establish yourself as a locksmith and begin a career. You have two general options. The first...
Staying Relevant Among Today’s Innovative Locksmith Technologies The locksmith’s trade has transformed considerably over the several decades. Technological innovations and new commercial structures have required locksmiths to modify their methods and strategies from using just a simple key cutting machine...
A key that is not made to a precise bitting is a key blank. The particular cross-sectional profile of the blank must match a corresponding lock cylinder's keyway. The large, flat end of the key bow is often indicative of a particular...
The Schlage Lock Company took root in San Francisco in 1909. A century later, it’s now one of the most recognized trademarks in the United States. The company is responsible for developing some of the most innovative locking solutions worldwide,...
At CLK Supplies, we know locks. Our rekeying kits are designed for the most popular brands in the industry, including Schlage, Kwikset, Master-American and Weiser. After years of working with hundreds of applications and products, here are our top five...
On the job, you need all types of locksmith tools, locksmith supplies, rekeying kits and related products, but there is another tool you may want to add to your business: locksmith associations. You can go online and find many that...
Our 5 Favorite Key Machines The key machine is an essential piece of equipment for a locksmith or key cutter. Whether you are a business owner yourself or you perform key cutting services for the company or organization you work...
Kwikset – Beautiful Security for Years In 1946, a new type of lock was invented that would understandably change the course of security. This tubular lock, invented by Adolf Schoepe and Karl Rhinehart differed from those on the market because...
