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James

U.S.

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Expertise

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 and I only sell what I personally stand behind 100%. The online business has given me a more in-depth look at the locksmithing industry, helping me to learn more about each and every product that I offer, as well as products I don't have but end up finding for customers to solve any issues they have with security or door hardware.

Please don't submit any automotive or safe questions as these aren't areas that I can help in.

Experience in the area

I have been Locksmithing since 1999 and own my own Locksmithing business. I have many years of hands-on experience through the many services I have performed for my customers. I've run my business the way I wanted, treating everyone as I would like to be treated and knowing that any customer could be my last if I didn't perform my locksmithing duties as I had promised.

Organizations

Montana Locksmith Association

Education/Credentials

I have a diploma in Masterkeying, Advanced Locksmithing & Locksmithing from Foley-Belsaw.

Past/Present Clients

US government, colleges, schools, city and state governments, large and small corporations, home owners.

What do you like about this subject?

Everything

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Early retirement.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

I'm currently writing a book on the business of locksmithing and how others may enjoy working in it with their own business.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

What you see in the movies regarding lock picking is completely fake. Don't believe anything you see in movies.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Terrie Morris	11/03/09	10	10	10	10	I was afraid you were going to .....
Judy	10/31/09	10	10	10	10
lostKeyOwner	10/30/09	10	10	10	10	Thank You !
Scott	10/27/09	10	10	10	10	Excellent!!
Angela	10/27/09	10	9	10	10	Wow! Quick, on point, and altogether wonderful .....

Recent Answers from James

2009-11-07 need to remove an exterior lock set:

Hello Ronald, In the photo there is the thumbturn piece. Behind that is where the knob slides onto. Behind that is a threaded post. Around the threaded post is a nut. The nut has about 4 notches

2009-11-03 Bally Pinball Machine:

Hello Terrie, You'll want to hire a locksmith to either pick it or in some way open it. They can then either rekey it, make a key for it, or replace it with one that matches. If you drill it, it could

2009-10-31 ideal security lock:

Hello Judy, To remove a double cylinder lock of this brand, turn the key on the inside to expose the small slot opening. Find a steel pin, or allen wrench, that will fit into the slot and push straight

2009-10-30 Lost key - Master:

Hello, The landlord uses a master key to access their rental properties. If you buy a new lock you'll have to get it rekeyed so that their master key will operate it, in addition to a key that you

2009-10-29 front door deadbolt lock spins, sometimes, before engaging:

Hello Sue, You'll have to remove the lock from the door to determine the problem. Without knowing the brand or type of deadbolt I can't be certain why it's acting like that. If you remove it from

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