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Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
Ten years as a locksmith in commercial,residential,auto locks and master-keying systems. Experienced in Interchangeable cores and Medeco locks.Currently working as an Institutional Locksmith.
Organizations
Louisiana-Mississippi Locksmith Association.
Publications
http://www.after6locksmith.com
Education/Credentials
Foley-Belsaw,and 2 years of apprentice level training.Certified,registered locksmith,licensed,bonded,insured
Past/Present Clients
Serving the Baton Rouge,New Orleans and Hammond Louisiana areas
What do you like about this subject?
Even a woman can make a living in this trade if you know what you are doing.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I have started my own business check us out at: http://www.after6locksmith.com
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
You never stop making money in this trade unless you stop learning. Lady locksmiths are rare in any case; I have been doing this 10 years and have met only three women locksmiths other than myself.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
It is illegal to possess lock picks and opening equipment without a Locksmith License! IS YOUR Locksmith Licensed?
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| megan | 10/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the info, we're going to ..... |
| Sheri | 10/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Glenn | 10/16/09 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks, Lynn. |
| Jocelyn | 10/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank for your help is very appreciated!!! ..... |
| Kristi | 09/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much! |
Recent Answers from Lynn Chambers
2009-11-11 schlage vs baldwin keys:
Actually Access is a Walmart product. But-if, as I said before,the tip you insert into the lock,or profile of the key matches up to other keys, then yes. Balwin is a manufacturer of locks. As far as I
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
2009-11-03 Emtek/Schlage Keyways:
As far as I know,Emtek is obsolete;no longer made. Schlage is everywhere,however. Most do it your self home centers have Schlage locks. And most residential keys are SC-1 keyway with that hardware. IF
2009-10-26 Segal Deadbolt Not Locking from Inside:
There are two tabs inside the case of this lock on the thumbturn or inside portion of the lock-these are broken or the c-clip has come off the thumbturn on the inside. In either case, you need a new lock
2009-10-16 Cracking my own safe.:
I am not a safe technician,only a locksmith. But I will tell you, you will need to contact a safe tech and have him/her open it for you. Most of these have to be drilled, and at a certain spot on the safe
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