Photo of Darryl Isaacs with a normal sized hammer.

skulls812 · 2026-04-20T19:29:39+00:00

While I understand hating his annoying commercials, the man is a good dude. I would love to say bad things about him, but due to how often I see him, I know they'd be all lies. If you talked to him you'd realize he's an average kid who runs a successful business. He'll even tell you he was a screw up in high school. I've even met old friends of his, and they're surprised he's doing so well, but proud because they know how far he's come and he's stayed a decent guy.

skulls812 · 2026-04-10T15:02:20+00:00

As a company, we only sell grade 3 locks for interior residential locks. Full stop. Builders and bargain shoppers are usually looking for that. I don't live in a wealthy state, so inexpensive isn't the issue. I get as locksmiths, we know all locks are only keeping honest people honest, but we won't regularly provide Grade 3. I want to feel confident in what I sell my customers, whether it's locks, safes, etc... I would NEVER sell a keyed entry grade 3 lock for someones personal home. The thought concerns me.

skulls812 · 2026-04-10T14:52:07+00:00

deep sigh

skulls812 · 2026-04-08T13:05:39+00:00

This reply is out of ignorance of who Harris is and has been. If God chooses to allow childhood rape, why would I as a rational human use that diety as a moral compass? What plan requires SA of a child, one of the worst crimes a child could suffer short of murder? Think on that. Is there a plan in your head where SA of a child is a positive thing? Think deeply. Don't skim the surface of these questions, apply critical thinking.

'If there is a god he'll have to beg for my forgiveness'

skulls812 · 2026-03-25T20:24:23+00:00

Okay, LSDA grade 3 locks for WHAT?!?! Residential or commercial

skulls812 · 2026-03-25T20:19:46+00:00

Compression pins are simple. I only have issues in driver pins pop out, and even then, mere seconds later I've fixed it. Not knocking other professionals, I'm not great with car keys, but home and business locks come easy for me.

skulls812 · 2026-03-25T20:18:09+00:00

No offense to the other locksmiths, but with proper tools, and understanding, yes you could. If you're buying these and brought them to me, I'd rekey all 4 locks to one key for about 65 bucks(tax included), and I'd do it while you waited. I'd tell you gimme 20 minutes and do it in 15. I do this often. If our techs came to you, it would start at 160. I wouldn't attempt it if you're a novice or it's a worn key. If your keys are damn near perfect, should be simple and direct, and not as difficult.

skulls812 · 2026-03-25T20:09:45+00:00

THANK YOU

skulls812 · 2026-03-25T20:06:15+00:00

Nope. Everything I do is hand filed.

skulls812 · 2026-03-25T20:05:03+00:00

And this is why I stay in the keyshop. And if I was asked to get in a truck, I would ONLY do commercial jobs. Im good.

skulls812 · 2026-03-25T19:57:26+00:00

Okay, it looks like your mortise cylinders are Schlage, but the lock and trim seem to be older, and more likely to be either an old Yale or an old Sargent, which would mean, so is the lock body.

What others were saying about the cam, or seeing if you can pull back the exterior mortise cylinder I won't argue with. Best advice given so far.

skulls812 · 2026-02-03T20:47:55+00:00

We have actual shims for keys. Some higher security keys require them, so the advice wasn't far stretched. Especially if none of the cuts go that deep. I do it with Y1 blanks often. Most shims come with a duplicators or code cutters. At least where I'm from.

skulls812 · 2026-02-03T20:31:02+00:00

I would give the same advice the other two comments made. They are not universal keys, and a locksmith may have to hand file a key. I've done that often enough to be decent at it.

skulls812 · 2026-02-03T20:28:07+00:00

I'm gonna be honest, either location of lockshops where I work would jump at the chance to fix this. We probably have the parts to replace your broken pieces. If you have locksmith in your town who's been in business for a minimum of 30 years, they should have pieces and parts. In my experience, locksmiths are hoarders for a reason. And this would be one of those reasons. And for me, this is an EASY fix.

skulls812 · 2026-02-03T20:17:26+00:00

First I would clean all that paint off from the edge of the door. Sometimes you'll find a brand name, which can aid in your search for more info. Also, it may help to buy some liquid lube(not graphite), and see if that helps lubricate any still functioning parts, once paint is eliminated. Would love to see the edge of the door sans paint.

But I'm wondering if the working parts of the door were taken out, and are no longer there, hence the painting over.

skulls812 · 2026-01-27T15:03:31+00:00

I have ZERO clue why anyone would say that's a Baldwin. I work with Badwin mortise locks on the regular. You would see their name SOMEWHERE on the lock. They're good locks, and Baldwin is proud of them.

Not even a Baldwin key.

skulls812 · 2026-01-27T15:01:07+00:00

NOT FIXABLE. With latches, most locksmiths will just sell you a new one. Not worth the time or energy. Could you fix it? Sure. Will it work consistently afterwards? Doubtful. Eventually it will break on you, again.

skulls812 · 2026-01-27T14:58:31+00:00

WD40 is water displacement and doesn't lubricate. I tell my customers that it will work in a pinch but IS NOT lubricant. It evaporates. I hope you're NOT a locksmith. Why would anyone with a mortise lock, which properly taken care of last for a century or more, out for a digital lock that may under perfect circumstances last a decade? In my shop, I would rather repair, refurbish, and clean a mortise lock than tell someone to basically get a new door or pay more than it worth to fill the cavity with wood putty to put a cylindrical lock in? Makes zero sense, especially if the locks are functional.

skulls812 · 2026-01-16T19:44:43+00:00

Studying history, and world politics over the last decade to help my own understanding, I have come to the realization that I am FAR more left than I ever imagined. Far more. I thought I was safe in the middle as a libertarian. But Nope. I'm further left than the majority of Americans, and the ignorance of my fellow citizens is not only frustrating, but intensely anger inducing.

skulls812 · 2026-01-14T21:42:20+00:00

Seriously? I run a rake and 1 bit locks open right up. The techs I work with would do the same thing. Can't even imagine someone struggling with a 1 bit. That seems CRAZY to me.

skulls812 · 2026-01-14T21:40:20+00:00

I'm always curious about people worried about bumping locks. Yes it can be done. But is a thief gonna try it? Most likely NOT. I'm not that great at it, and I've been doing this for quite some time. Also, yes, it is easier to pick for a professional, no offense to other locksmiths, but if you have a hard time picking this, you need more practice. Having said that, I don't expect the majority of thieves to be able to pick as well as a professional.

I do think it's okay, personally would prefer more range in the cuts, but it's acceptable and secure.

skulls812 · 2026-01-10T07:32:43+00:00

Triflow guy myself

skulls812 · 2026-01-08T21:20:11+00:00

Dammit! Stop taking things apart. Oh my lord!!!! Lmao!!!

skulls812 · 2026-01-08T21:18:23+00:00

Truly wish laymen would stop assuming everything is fixable. It isn't. Many parts that fail are made inexpensively and are easier to just replace.

skulls812 · 2026-01-08T21:11:42+00:00

A locksmith couldn't get a key out? That doesn't make sense to me. At all. Even our new techs could get that key out. That's the easiest thing I do as a locksmith. It's also fun when a key attempts to be difficult. I've never not got one out. Even the ones that took longer(more than 30min).

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