I'm buying some new tools

by **Safekey** » 27 May 2004 16:50

Toomush: The mortice jig and micas are not just smiths only. I Know Souber put a little sticker on the pack which says "For issue to bonafide Locksmiths only" but frankly thats rubbish. Jigs are available over the counter and are generally cheaper that way. Dont be mis-led by the wholesalers. They want you to buy from them !

Your right about the pinning though. It's normally more cost effective to replace the cylinder than to spend time repinning.
That said, I do spend a lot of time on pinning for master key systems, but only do Evva. for that I use a pinning jig which saves a whole heap of time

Houdini: Your knowledge and experience will make you more employable in this trade, not the tools. I thought you were into picking for illusions etc. Has this changed ?

by **Romstar** » 27 May 2004 19:22

mbell wrote:
Romstar wrote:Given that there are a load more lever locks than pin tumblers in the UK.

Are there? I'm not a locksmith but in my area would say that its around 50/50. I did make a quick survey of about 100 locks around my home. Many have both a nightlatch (pin tumbler) and a mortice lever lock.

I'm in Canada, and I'm going by what I am told by Brits. They say the lever lock is the lock of choice, so I accept them at their word.
At any rate, where I am the lever lock is very uncommon. Most of my advice would be based on area and common jobs.

Romstar

by **toomush2drink** » 28 May 2004 5:21

Safekey I didnt know mica was available to anyone as when i tried to buy it before from several places i had to prove i was a locksmith before they would deal with me, so was just passing on my experience. Sorry if i misled you houdini. :oops:

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by **PhreakPhy** » 28 May 2004 11:01

I just did a quick sears on google for mica because I had no clue what it was. As it turns out it has many uses for hobbiest. Used for lamp making, and covering surfaces. I would think it would be avalible at hobby shops. Also Peterson sells a "flexable shim" from there site. I just ordered some picks from there and the ALOA part was not a "required" field.

Just because you cant buy it for the intent of lock smithing, dosent mean you can t get it from a hobby shop.

by **Romstar** » 28 May 2004 11:30

The funny thing about locksmith tools is that very, very few of them are restricted tools.

Mica IS available from many hobby shops in Canada, drilling jigs are available from the local building supply and hardware stores.
The "special" Do Not Duplicate stap as well as other staps are available at a local harware and surplus store.

Key machies have been available there as well from time to time. In this province, two local discount stores, and just about every UAP store carries a vehicle lockout kit. Also, at least one normal mechanics tool supplier carries several of them. No license required.

There are some things that you aren't going to find at the local harware store. Specialty key machines, lock picks, and a few other tools.

By and large however, much of this stuff is available to the average guy at a variety of stores. The really hard thing to get is good, solid reliable information. That before anything else seems to be "for locksmiths only.

Romstar

by **Houdini Locksmiths** » 28 May 2004 13:27

Thanks guys, Safekey just to answer your question, I 've been performing magic/ escapology for many years now, the picking open of handcuffs and various locks was part of my profession as it was a part of my act. I would now like to take that aspect of my art and become a Locksmith. Next month I will be on a Locksmith course in Swansea, S.Wales.

Thanks

Harry

by **HeadHunterCEO** » 29 May 2004 11:21

try-out keys for 8 and 10 cut ford

code search software

by **Houdini Locksmiths** » 29 May 2004 11:35

Just an udate on what I brought today:-

Bolt cutter
Small hack saw
Electric cordless screw driver
A set of small screw drivers
A mirror pen
Rubber hammer

More to come

Harry

by **Houdini Locksmiths** » 5 Jun 2004 5:52

More new items:-

Lock Pick Gun
Tubular Pick 7 pin
Latch opener
Auto Jigglers
Double sided wafer picks
Large Air wedge
Schlage wafer pick
B+E - A-Z (Video)

I'm currently buying my tools from www.Locksmith-tools.co.uk

This is a site I highly recommend for the UK.

Harry

by **Theros** » 5 Jun 2004 11:22

Bought my kit from http://www.locksmith-tools.co.uk a while ago, I also recommend them, even sent me a catalogue with my order, even though it weighed just as much as the darned package

Also very prompt...

Theros

by **quicklocks** » 5 Jun 2004 12:55

mbell what you say is true but i find that most of the lockouts i have gone to have been cylinders eg yales that have blown shut on people and are only on the catch. i havent been to a lot of lockouts that involve a mortice this info is just from my experince

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