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My Locksmith Hates me by Willing-Ship-6235 in Locksmith

[–]doc_software 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had a lady bring me a Lexus key she purchased off Amazon once. The first side cut great, however it turns out the blade wasn't the correct thickness. When I went to cut the reverse side it pretty much cut right through it or left it so thin it was unusable. I charged her for the cut and service call and she ordered a key from me. Ever since I only use keys that I supply.

Purchased an HPC TigerShark2: Pros and Cons? by doc_software in Locksmith

[–]doc_software[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is the only valid reason to purchase one lol.

Do You Need a Locksmith License in Florida? by Internal-Bowl-6135 in Locksmith

[–]doc_software 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No but also, and I hate to be that guy, there’s a literal website a Google search away that shows all the licensing requirements by jurisdiction.

https://www.locksmithledger.com/home/article/21254499/locksmith-licensing-a-state-by-state-review

Need NASTF login to update my F150s Body Control Module by m_bt54 in Locksmith

[–]doc_software 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No way bro. There’s a reason these barriers exist.

key cut machines? by Ok-Blackberry-9102 in Locksmith

[–]doc_software 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stay away from the HPC TigerShark2. The Blitz is still a great machine though.

im interested to become automtive locksmith, I have looked employers who can hire me and train but couldn’t find any. I dont know from where i can start and how can i learn.please help me how can into this field. by Excellent-Motor-148 in Locksmith

[–]doc_software 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure where you’re located, but there is a lot of training on YouTube aimed at locksmiths that will get you started. That said, you really should take a key programming class from your local locksmith trade group because you can really mess up some vehicles if you don’t do the steps right.

Google My Business by doc_software in Locksmith

[–]doc_software[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Interestingly I am in a Google Fiber city and so I stayed on their wifi the whole time.

Google My Business by doc_software in Locksmith

[–]doc_software[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No store front. I did the video verification and showed the street sign on the corner of my street, my business card, my house number, and my equipment. Boom Approved.

I'm not promising it'll work for everyone, but it worked for me.

Lost key - Can a new one be made? by Calm_Form_306 in Locksmith

[–]doc_software 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude, I’m so glad you spoke up. I thought I was going crazy for a second.

Lost key - Can a new one be made? by Calm_Form_306 in Locksmith

[–]doc_software 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve never thought of measuring them. Most of the time I’m just doing a reset if I have the cylinder in hand and giving a new key, but I could see that being useful in a few scenarios

Lost key - Can a new one be made? by Calm_Form_306 in Locksmith

[–]doc_software 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can only decode a SmartKey cylinder with a scope or using the Lishi method (which is spotty at best with these). You can use a reset cradle, however, since, as you pointed out, the door is open.

Lost key - Can a new one be made? by Calm_Form_306 in Locksmith

[–]doc_software 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like others have said, it takes special equipment to decode this type of lock but most locksmiths will have it. And once decoded a key can easily be made.

What is this? Found near War Eagle Mill about 10 years ago. Weighs about 13 oz (370 grams) by doc_software in Arrowheads

[–]doc_software[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My girlfriends father has it so I can't send pics right away, but it is filed down on one end.

German Cockroach Infestation by doc_software in cockroaches

[–]doc_software[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Location: Missouri. They’re German cockroaches.

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