This
is our Basic Locksmith Course. Which includes our inventory tool and supply list with Exam.
All
of the Photos on this page are actual still shots from our videos.
#108 Basic
Locksmith.
"The word Basic does not indicate a beginner course. This course will take an individual that has no knowledge of the locksmith business, and will teach you the things you need to know to succeed."
Whether or not you are purchasing our courses to seek employment, become self-employed, or trying to maintain the locking systems within your own facilities. Our Training program is the best in the country.
Listed below are descriptions of all seven Courses.
1.
Lock
Rekeying.
2. Lock Picking.
3. Code Cutting and Key Duplication.
4. Learn The Locksmith Business.
5. The Art of Impressioning.
6. Commercial Master Keying.
7. Safe Combination Changing.
Included is the Inventory tool and supply list and Exam.
To the right of each title is a link to a sample video.
Video
CD # 102 Lock Rekeying (Click here to play sample Video) For Dial up (Click Here) 1.
Lock cylinder removal and assembly In
this segment we cover the cylinder removal and assembly of a wide variety
of common residential and commercial lockset's.
2.
Using shim stock. This
section covers the proper use of shim stock in the cylinder removal process;
in addition we cover other methods of removing the plug when the old key
is not available. 3.
Pinning up Kwikset and Weslock as well as commercial locks. In
this segment we cover in depth the Kwikset and Westlock brands as well as commercial locks,
the most common brands found in over 85% of the homes and business in the US today.
4.
Using the LAB multi pin kit. This
section covers the use of the LAB multi pin kit and its 20 pinning charts.
5.
Tips and tricks.
This is one of the most valuable segments
in this series. It covers 35 years of my own experience of tips and tricks
that will save you lots of time.
Video CD # 101 Lock Picking (Click here to play sample Video) For Dial up (Click Here)
1.
Lock cylinder design
In
this first segment we look at the inside of various lock cylinders giving
you a good understanding of how most standard locks function on the inside.
It is important to have this understanding before one can effectively
begin the process of picking a lock.
2.
Lock preparation
In
this segment we establish some guidelines for preparing the lock cylinder
for picking. And give a brief description of each of the nine tools in
the HPC-15 pick set.
3.
Picking techniques
There
is only a hand full of various techniques used to open most any lock,
in this section we will be covering each of them. There is also a "what
if I cant pick it section" some locksmiths would like you to believe they
are a cross between James Bond and Houdini but that's not the Real World.
4.
Pick selection
In
this segment we go through the process of choosing the proper picks and
tension wrench used in the picking process based on the various types
of lock cylinders. This section is critical to your success.
5.
Plug spinner function
In
this segment we cover the proper use and function of the RY57 Plug spinner.
6.
Pick gun techniques
There
are as many techniques in properly using a Pick gun as there is in using
a pick set. They are all
covered in this segment.
7.
Real World Locksmiths
Most
instructional videos have very little real world environment footage.
In section seven of this video we take all of the tools shown on this
video and give them to various locksmiths, with no prior
coaxing they are asked to pick various locks. You will see every locksmith
has his own style; but all
will use the basic techniques shown in this video.
Video CD # 103 Code Cutting and Key Duplication
Learn
to code cut keys on your standard key machine using depth keys. Depth keys
enable you to code cut keys to master key systems, file cabinet locks and
many other types of locks without having an expensive code machine, also
covered in this course is the HPC 1200MC code machine, one of the finest
code machines on the market to day.
Video CD # 105 Learn The Locksmith Business
This course is a must. It is packed with marketing tips, information regarding the setting up of a mobile van. We also discuss the steps needed to facilitate your company's locksmithing needs. Ninety percent of the success of any business is knowing what not to do. Everything from purchasing the wrong inventory or tools to staying away from certain advertising that does not produce jobs. The information on this video spans some thirty five-years of experience in the locksmith business; just the marketing tips alone are worth its cost.
Video
CD # 104 The Art of Impressioning
Impressioning
is the method used to make a key to a lock using just a blank key and
a file. This is a true art and a required skill in becoming a first class
Locksmith. The art of Impressioning, when learned properly will be an
asset to you through out your entire career. This course clearly shows
you the tools you will need and the various methods used in key Impressioning.
This is a skill used extensively in making keys to cars, file cabinet
locks; virtually all wafer and pin tumbler locks and will save you a enormous
amount of time and money.
Video
CD set # 106 Commercial Master Keying "Two
Video cd's"
Commercial
Master Keying is probably the biggest moneymaker in locksmithing. Locksmiths
that can go in to a large to medium size company and set up a Master key
system will not only make a large sum of money for their expertise but
will have a life time account. This video teaches you to do just that.
Everything from Schlage IC cores to setting up and keying a Large Master
Key system; pricing and much more. If you are purchasing our instructional media for your company this video will enable your maintenance department to key and maintain the master keying systems within your facilities.
Video CD # 107 Safe Combination Changing
This
safe combination changing video is a must for the serious locksmith;
virtually all companies have one or more safes and have them changed quite
frequently. The charge to re-combo a safe ranges from $55.00 to $75.00
per safe dial and takes about 5 min. This course teaches you to change
safe combinations with the Key Dex safe change key set as well as hand
changing safe combos.
Product # 52 Locksmith Inventory Tools and Supply List
When
starting out in the locksmith business it is vital to know what inventory
and tools you should have on your van, and what quantities. This will save
you an enormous amount of money by not purchasing unnecessary inventory
or purchasing to many of one product. This list is very extensive; it covers
every thing from cam locks to key blanks. Knowing the proper equipment as
well enables you to do jobs quickly and efficiently. The accuracy of this
list stems from my personal experience of some thirty-five years as a Locksmith.
Half the battle is knowing what and what not to purchase and what quantities.
When I first started out in this business a list like this could have saved
me plenty. In hindsight its value would have been in the hundreds, this
list is included with this set.
This is our Basic Locksmith Course on DVD for $500.00 on sale for $395.00
