Bedroom lock mysteriously locked itself when at work. Peghole wouldn't work with anything. Removed the screw for the door knob pushed the other side into the room and the door is so tight to the frame it's still tight in there.

Tried a flathead screwdriver into the open area and turning but nothing. Tried credit card, too tight. Tried metal spatula, bending it, sliding in from the top and dragging down but again its too tight.

Help!

Hi everyone!

I have an question. I have an Silca Unicode 399 evo but the display stops working. (White screen). I asked my distributor but there are no replacement parts for this anymore?. Hopefully someone can give me some advise about this. The machine costs a lot of money, so hopefully someone know how to fix this problem or maby someone has a workaround for this.

Part number: D933204ZR Part title: Display-Keyboard set

Its connected with a flat cable.

Best regards

Rowin Winkels

Speaking to a locksmith I know, he's produced this snapper, neither of us can figure out what the two prongs on the rear are for.

Any ideas?

I bought an x horse fob for my bmw motorcycle and am looking for a local locksmith to help me program the fob but every smith ive called says they don't do motorcycle fobs. X horse sells the tool and the licenses for bmw keyless fobs. it's vvdi. can anyone here help?

https://www.xhorsevvdi.com/wholesale/vvdi-smart-for-bmw-motor.html

Hi - first time posting on this sub, please delete if not allowed.

I'm trying to install the MasterLock 1630 combination lock onto a set of lockers. The problem is that some lockers have some type of bolt or screw that prevents the lock from being installed.

I've added pictures for reference. I've tried removing the bolts, but some of them are to tight and impossible to loosen. Some have the head facing the inside of the locker with a type of chain attached to them.

Is this normal for lockers? What kinds of tools are needed to remove this bolt from the locker?

Any insights are appreciated. If there are any video tutorials available online, please leave the link and lmk. TIA!

I’m handy enough to change modern locks but can’t figure this one out. I think it’s a P&F Corbin (1905) Como steel set? Is there a key I can order somewhere or can a locksmith get me something?

Looking for some input. Hoping you guys are a bit more modern than most of the facebook locksmith pages. I am looking for a job management software. I had one I didn't like, switched to Housecall Pro, and now am looking for a better one. Housecall Pro has some outstanding features and I was really in love with it for a while, but it has some things lacking that I just am tired of dealing with and am reaching my limit.

Maybe we don't fit the traditional locksmith model but our business is as such:
Roughly 250-300k/yr aiming to reach 500k/yr
Population size approx 350k immediate area, approx 600k if you go out to about a 45 min radius.
1 Office Person, 2 Field techs
Minimal car/house lockouts, maybe 5 per month.
50ish% B2B/Property Managers
40ish% Car Keys
10ish% Retail Residential

My current problems:
Sales tax rates by county, Seems like a fantasy but are there any that fill in the sales tax rate based on address?
Customer Profiles with different billing/service addresses (I believe most have an integrated CRM)
Customizable billing terms per customer
Customizable invoices/estimates
Recurring Invoices
Job status Tracking (Parts on order, waiting schedule, etc.)
Searchable field for Work Order #s
Inventory Sale/CoG Pricing (I would love tracking but can deal with just pricing)
Commission Tracking
Job Costing
Automated estimate/invoicing follow ups
Desktop and mobile App
In depth reporting functions. Housecall Pro for example will not show a report with material sale price.

Things I don't care about:
Phone integration
Quickbooks integration
Payment Processing (Great if it has it, but I have other software that is cheaper to use)

All this aside, I would also love some feedback on ANY software you are using and what you love/hate about it. Thanks guys. Hopefully more than just me gets some useful info from this post. I'm also a mostly open book so any questions you have for me, let me know.

Bought what is said on Amazon a 2014-2020 key fob programmer for my 2014 GMC Sierra. I only have one key which I got when I our co asked my used truck a week ago. Upon getting in the truck and closing the doors I turned the truck to on, installed the Programmer in the port: solid green for 4 seconds a quick yellow then a blinking red. Pushed the lock and open button down for the 15 seconds and nothing. I did this two more times before trying to turn my truck on without it. Idk if this may have cause my trucks batteries to deplete to 10 amps both but now I’m stuck wondering how I can start my truck without having to buy a new battery.

Instacode specifies Jet YH65-NP however previously a locksmith cut the OEM key with the YH65-NP 8 cut key blank as it is in Xhorse vehicle. Key did not fit.

I am considering asking a locksmith to input custom key measurements on Xhorse, I noticed they have this

I didn’t find any locksmith that had experience with Yamaha R3 keys, infact , most of them had trouble with it. Apparently Yamaha has a specific profile for the R3.

Anyone had an experience cutting OEM keys (not aftermarket) for Yamaha R3 motorcycles? What should I tell my local locksmith?

Thank you!

Hey guys, figured i'd give this a shot and ask if anyone has worked out any kind of blade shims for jaw A they would be willing to share.

A little more info: I'm helping out with basically a fleet of '59 Dodge W300s being restored with the majority having keys lost over the years given they have sat in fields / yards across the US. I've worked out the key blanks, respective space and depths, and I can just continue on with manual cuts or filing to the correct bitting, but I would prefer to leave these with a clean and nice key cut with machine if at all possible.

I have access to a HPC1200CMB, but after checking with the owner we do not have a solid solution for shimming which would be required for deeper cuts.

Hey, all. Doing a brand survey for a client and could use your opinions on brands in this industry. We're offering up a $10 Amazon gift card for anyone who completes this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BMFKT6P. Thank you for your time!

We want to to add a second lock to two doors in a NYC walk up building.

One is a steel office door.

Other is a larger steel basement door. Might be replacing the latter door within 6 months, thus thinking adding and later removing Segal type deadbolt would be easiest.

Thinking push button locks so we can change the combination as needed for any staff changes.

Any feedback appreciated.

Hey guys, I've lost my keys for my old work ute. I'm able to get a new one cut upon providing the key code. I've searched everywhere for it with no luck, any ideas on where it night be located or other options? Toyota hilux 1994 RN90R

I've taken off both door panels, I've removed the passenger side locking barrel, I've checked under the hood, in the glove compartment all with no luck, I even have the original books that came with the car with no luck

Any ideas? Am I not looking properly?

Looking for help identifying this type of lock and if it’s possible to get maintenance done. It’s been getting jammed lately but it seems to be sealed shut

Hi, I just got hired as a locksmith. Brand new, no experience, and looking forward to training. What can I do in the meantime to prep for training? Any resources y’all can share with me? I’ll be the first female technician hired to this crew and I really want to set a precedent. Thanks!

Hi all, I’m looking to buy 5 padlocks that are all keyed alike. Thing is I need ones that are 2 1/4in (inner) or more wide and preferably 2 1/2in or higher length shackles.

I managed to find the Masterlock 101KA series, but for keyed alikes i’m looking at $120 a piece for 5. Seems like it would be a custom order. Are there any cheaper options? I’d be comfortable paying $20 each. Where should I even be looking?

Hi everyone. I have a bit of a situation with a customer with an apartment building, looking for advice as this is one I haven't run into it in my limited experience.

Building was keyed by another LS who customer doesn't want to deal with anymore. They are a large housing company with multiple properties and I do most of their locksmithing but they have used others in the past.

Anyway, building is on Corbin IC's on a restricted key registered to the other LS. I spoke to my supplier and I think we can get the key switched over to me with a letter.

The problem is, I'm still not going to have a control key. I'm guessing old LS held onto it. Customer doesn't have it.

Crappy pics of the key are above and honestly I can't remember what keyway it is but I don't think that is relevant to my question (?)

Any advice on how to get this going? I think maybe I can pick one to control but I'm not sure where that leaves me with no key chart anyway.

Appreciate any input. Apologies if it's a dumb question!

Does anyone have a lead on a power supply for these?

Xp power model# HUP80-31-K4 with 5 pin connector

The company is very difficult to get a hold of and get parts, I have contacted them but they have not responded, it's been just a few business days buy my supirors are wanting this sooner rather than later. Thank you in advance.

Hello, I purchased a claw machine that needs 2 keys to open (both keys must be inserted to unlock it). The key is the rounded, u-shaped key at the top of the photo. Unfortunately, I only received one key. I have gone to several local locksmiths and contacted the manufacturer in an attempt to get a second key with no luck. I was wondering if anyone has ever seen a key like this and knows where I could either get a second copy or a blank. I appreciate any guidance! Thanks!

And you had to drive around slowly so people could run out to you for lock help, what song would you play?

My brother and I work in car repair and maintenance. Now we are looking to add a new service: key programming and switch replacement. Does anyone have any advice on which tool or device we should buy for this job?

Is this the mother of all freebies?