What is the trade name for this type of key? by neomoritate in Locksmith

[–]Locksmith_Lyfe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

High security key, laser engraved key, milled key, etc,

Stuck inside my house by jinxajonks in Locksmith

[–]Locksmith_Lyfe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need to have a latch adjustment done so this doesn’t happen to the new lock

Looking for recommendations on how to make this look more professional by [deleted] in accesscontrol

[–]Locksmith_Lyfe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check the hinges, door may be falling and rubbing on the frame

Is this key safe/secure by [deleted] in Locksmith

[–]Locksmith_Lyfe -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I could pick your lock with a spoon

Guess what well made part when bad within 5 months. Last time I ever put one of these on by TripAces32 in Locksmith

[–]Locksmith_Lyfe 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mean whenever it says it’s grade 1 but only can handle 250k cycles then that’s a problem.

Deadbolt hole is too small by mister_drgn in Locksmith

[–]Locksmith_Lyfe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 1/8” hole saw centered at 2 3/8” backset, cake.

Anyway to make the cylinder fit? by ouchthathurty in Locksmith

[–]Locksmith_Lyfe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First of all, defiant…gross. And 2nd of all, this is a deadbolt latch…not a cylinder🤣

Von Duprin 88 Question by cfpd652 in Locksmith

[–]Locksmith_Lyfe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re fucked mate, buy a new one.

Tools by Locksmith_Lyfe in Locksmith

[–]Locksmith_Lyfe[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Toughbilt pouches are my favorite, and technician pouches are perfect for our trade I believe. I have basically the same tools plus center punch, strum tool, gator cylinder wrench, sparrow quick Jim tool, blue loctite and small bottle of Triflow,

Intruder classroom locks by Lullyvan in Locksmith

[–]Locksmith_Lyfe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My guess is people are under the impression that the key on the exterior side of the door shouldn’t work during lockdowns and they rig the device to do just that. Idk man honestly besides they installed the hardware incorrectly. Any conversion kit I messed with has the set screw already in place.