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Yet another Medico question

I've been living in a co-op for nearly 20 years. The co-op has a rule that if you lose your keys three times you have t...

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posted by steve

13 comments posted 21yrs posted by steve

Best SFIC decoding

I manage a small skating rink and we are looking to rekey. We were able to obtain a large amount of Best SFIC locks of...

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posted by timinohio

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by timinohio

Locksmiths who also sell alarms - Common?

In the past week I have been in several locksmith shops. The had all the usual keys, padlocks, deadbolts and many had a...

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posted by news

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by news

Both vehicles dead

For the first time in my history, both vehicles are dead. I've got a call in for a ride to church tomorrow, and then ho...

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posted by cayoung61-#spamblock*-

23 comments posted 21yrs posted by cayoung61-#spamblock*-

Transponder/Pats keys

I recently bought two Pats keys for my 2000 Ford Excursion from a locksmith on Ebay. Both keys work mechanically. They...

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posted by nsmith001

1 comments posted 21yrs posted by nsmith001

unmarked blanks

Any suggestions for quickly finding the right blank for an unmarked original. It takes me a long time.

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posted by pamcohen

9 comments posted 21yrs posted by pamcohen

Reply; motorcycle gas tank

The problem with drilling is the risk of a spark.. Obvious even if tank is empty fumes will explode.. alternately force...

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posted by houdini

0 comments posted 21yrs posted by houdini

motorcycle gas cap key?

How would I go about opening a motorcycle gas tank that the key is in good condition but no longer works in the lock? Wo...

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posted by kpwhite

6 comments posted 21yrs posted by kpwhite

Req: help in removing core from Abus 80/45 padlock

I've got a bunch of new in box Abus 80/45 padlocks. Haven't keyed one in years. Can't remember how to pull the core. Any...

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posted by humatrope

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by humatrope

Attn: Aussie Lockies

Regarding fire rated Key in knob locksets. I need to track down the actual regulations / legislation, regarding the use...

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posted by locky

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by locky

Changing Combination Of J.J. Taylor Safe

Ottawa Canada My advice to the proud owner of the J.J. Taylor safe that figured out the correct dialing procedure and w...

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posted by ag443

0 comments posted 21yrs posted by ag443

Money Question

For those of you who have people working for you, or those who are working for someone else, I have a question. I'm loo...

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posted by alliedlock

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by alliedlock

This must be bathroom week

At least in my area. In the last ten years I have not sold or installed one bathroom lock. As it stands now we need a f...

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posted by laurenslock

1 comments posted 21yrs posted by laurenslock

Truck lettering

My van is beeing replaced, the boss has told me to remove the lettering from the van. Does anyone have any ideas. Jim

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posted by jdbarrett

11 comments posted 21yrs posted by jdbarrett

Looking for CORNIL barrels

Hello, A friend of mine is working in France as a locksmith. He needs to find barrels from CORNIL society. Do you know w...

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posted by nih

0 comments posted 21yrs posted by nih