Duplicate Keys
Keys were made to be unique, until 1917. This was the year when key duplicating was devised. A wheel was […]
Combination Locks ?
The first combination lock came about in 1857. It was invented by James Sargent, an American locksmith and businessman born
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Top 10 Security Tips
1. Lock up While this may be obvious, it is often overlooked. Deadlocks and window locks operated with a key
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John M. Mossman Museum
Returning by popular demand….#FUNFACTFRIDAY The John M. Mossman Lock Collection is housed at the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen
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Safes and locking: What’s better: A key or an electronic lock?
Safes come with so many options that it can feel like there’s too much choice. When we’re faced with so
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The Art of Impressioning
Lock impressioning is a specialist locksmithing skill, and one that takes hundreds of hours of practice to master. The art
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