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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
J.B.	11/11/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks James for the fast response and .....
Lenora	11/09/09	10	10	10	10
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 !

Recent Answers from James

2009-11-19 Opening Anderson Door from Inside:

Hello Sandy, Can you attach a photo to this question showing the left door edge, the one that faces the right door? I don't need to see the entire edge, just the bottom 10". Also, does the left door

2009-11-18 Right-hand vs Left-hand open on Lever Handle:

Hello Glen, If you can't push down on the levers to open the door then I'd doubt you can reverse it. Depending on the brand and model it may not be reversible. Check with the locksmith you purchased

2009-11-16 corroding lock handles:

Hello Charles, To the best of my knowledge that is not possible. I'd suggest purchasing replacement locks that have a lifetime finish. Kwikset and Schlage both have that available on some of their

2009-11-15 my past:

Hello Dion, You cannot get a locksmith license from anywhere if you have had any felony convictions. You definitely cannot get bonded with a felony regardless of the type of felony. In some areas

2009-11-14 kwikset deadbolt:

Hello Marjie, Make sure the tailpieces are installed correctly and that the clip holding them onto the lock housings are not loose. Kwikset locks have a known problem with those clips and if they aren't

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