I would like the groups professional opinion on getting started in the
locksmith business. I have completed a home course which contained great
information, but as the FAQ states is far from complete nor contains useful
tricks of the trade. Also in my course of learning I have found that there are
many tools which will be needed to run an efficient business which can cost
quite a bit of money.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I feel that it is probably more cost effective
to learn a bit of the basics and then apprentice with an established locksmith
and collect the proper tools over time and then consider going out on my own.
If an apprenticeship is the best way to go then what would the best way be to
go about getting one? Do I call up various locksmiths and see if they are
willing to take me under their wing? What would make you consider taking on an
apprentice?
Thanks
Matt in Louisiana
A note to anyone considering buying a home course: Most of these courses seem
to be basic and in my oppinion are way over priced. If I could learn the basics
over again I would purchase Tech-Train Productions "Basic Locksmithing #1"
Video or DVD (Which I got from my course) and purchasing the tools needed for
the basics seperately off of the internet. Also the books listed in the FAQ
have a wealth of information.
- posted 17 years ago