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| Expert | Average Ratings | Expertise |
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Terry Andreasen (Andy)U.S.
Available
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Safe and Vault related Questions; Antique Safe Repair and Restoration; With over 37 years in the Safe & Vault industry, if I can't answer your question I know where to get the answer. Current Project: Restoration of three, 36 ton steel vault doors and drop floors, in the old Federal Reserve Building, San Francisco. | |
JamesU.S.
Available
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I am knowledgeable in almost every area of Locksmithing. This includes locks, keys, lost keys, residential and commercial lockouts, rekeying, masterkeying, high security locks, access control, electric locks, security cameras and home safety. I have been running an online business since 2004 where I sell all types of lock and security hardware to everyone from apartment renters to business owners to the US government. Before that I started a locksmith service in 1999. I deal with many types of security equipment including high security safe locks, heavy duty padlocks, exit devices, biometric readers, electric strikes, magnetic locks, full surface hinges ..... | |
Lynn ChambersU.S.
Available
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Any and all questions about general locksmithing. NO SAFE QUESTIONS PLEASE. Commercial and residential hardware experience of 10 years. I cannot answer questions about picking or bumping locks for obvious reasons of security. I do not work on safes,safe deposit boxes or vaults or newer automobiles. Older auto lock questions I can answer.PLEASE if you have a question,be very specific. Give me as much information as you can on your particular problem;include a photo if possible.The more information I have the better I can help you. | |
Patrick D. HarringtonCanada
Available
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Any and all questions relating , but not limited, to the Sale, Service, Restoration/Repair and installation of; Medeco High Security Keys & Locks, Baldwin Door hardware, Schlage and Weiser locks and hardware, Residential and commercial doors in wood steel and glass, Safes, Fire Rated Exit hardware, Door closers, Widow bars, Electric strikes, Handicap door Operators, Institutional, Commercial, and Residential Hardware, Emergency Entry, Lock Picking. Lock Re-Keying, Master Keys and Master Keyed Locks, Mortise Lock installation repair and restoration, Antique Hardware restoration and refinishing. |
Recent Answers
2009-11-06 Removing a Schlage entry handle lock:
I say paint may be holding it on; try a wooden block pressed up against the outside of the lock,and hit the block lightly with a hammer,or hit the outside of the lock with a screwdriver handle.Send a photo
2009-11-06 Need help with opening an old safe:
Jackie, the first thing we need to do is to identify your safe. There were two Morris "&" Ireland safe companies. The first company, the "Morris & Ireland Safe Company was in business from about 1870-1890
2009-11-06 Meilink wall safe Hercules SG-175:
Mark, The problem is the lubricant. When a safe technician cleans, lubes, services etc. he will lubricate the lock and then "WIPE IT DRY"! The excess lubricant acts a friction point between the wheels
2009-11-06 Trim piece won't reattach:
No, you are not supposed to glue them on. tighten the mounting hardware by hand slowly making sure that the cylinder remains centered in the collar, I haven't had a problem with this before , it may be
2009-11-05 Schlege Electric keypad deadbolt:
No, Not advised, and Possibly but again not advised! sorry for my very brief answers to your query on these locks! IR is a quality manufacture of many products but these types of locks are sold
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