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Expert Profile: James

Expertise:  I am knowledgable 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. 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 a diploma in Masterkeying, Advanced Locksmithing & Locksmithing from Foley-Belsaw. 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.

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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. It's impossible to pick a lock with one pick tool.
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 12156
Knowledge   9.93   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.94   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.97   Best of the best
Politeness   9.98   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
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Total Questions
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1791
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Thanx! I see that now, as we had a corporate locksmith come out. Good to know for the future, though!
(Scott on 08/29/08)
Thank you for your quick response.
(Cindy Andring on 08/20/08)
Thank you for taking the time to reply
(Robert on 08/19/08)
Thank you so much! I will certainly follow this advice.
(Erin on 08/17/08)
Thank you for your quick response. I appreciate it.
(Judith on 08/15/08)
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Recent Answers from James
2008-08-27  2 problems with removing a lock Hello Steve, Sometimes the threads on those cylinders get stripped and will cause the first issue. You have to force it to move sometimes but making sure that your set screws aren't touching it first...
2008-08-27  Atrium Lock Hello Doris, So you have removed the set screw from the edge of the door? It won't slide out until the cam is lined up. If you have one with a thumbturn on the inside, pull the cylinder until it stops...
2008-08-27  Removing a Schlage lever assembly Hello Scott, If you look closely at the center part there is a nut called a King's Crown. Remove that and the large piece against the door will come off. A special tool is needed to remove most of...
2008-08-27  Schlage passage set removal Hello Patrick, There should be 2 screws on one side of the lock. Remove those and the lock will come off of the door. If you have a commercial style lock it may require you to insert a stiff probe...
2008-08-26  storage shed Hello Rod, The only locks that can go to that thickness are mortise locks and I doubt you'll be able to use one of those on there. Without changing the thickness of where you need to install the...
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