The Locksmith Journal Nov/Dec 2022 - Issue 83 | Page 17

Notice Board
3 ) From there , choose the type of keyhole . The names of the keyhole and a brief info section are also listed on this page to assist , along with high quality images . With the aid of a 128 mega pixel camera you can clearly see the finishes between each lock .
There will be continual and updated information frequently added to the website to reflect the fact that lock information is continually evolving .
4 ) After establishing the correct lock from the images , there will be more in-depth info and images . This time , after clicking ‘ More info ’ or the image , there is information here about turning the curtain , anti-drill plates , shaft and bolt size info , etc .
5 ) Once you are confident these decisions have been made you now have the exact knowledge to make an informed decision about whether to drill or pick the lock .
6 ) You can purchase the same lock from the suppliers below or wherever convenient … Clicking on one of our trusted suppliers either Duffels , Aldridge or JMA , takes you to a page to buy the exact lock you are looking at .
I pride myself on the website and the questions and explanations being simplistic as we are all on a time limit . I am especially confident with the quality of the images and I have added many images into this article to show the fact that you can see if there is a smooth or a bumpy finish etc due to their scale . I also aim to minimise the limit the amount of objects required on each job . We do not need heavy books as well as the necessary-butcumbersome tools every time . It is simply not needed and therefore you will give a more professional service and this will likely be noticed by the customer which will be great for business .
One of the best features about the website is the pictures which have been added to every stage to avoid confusion and guess work . I have received some great feedback on the website already and this has aided myself and others in identifying the correct lock . It has definitely helped locksmiths achieve getting into a lock in a relatively short time and for example with just one 6mm hole needing to be made if drilling .
This was able to be a success for them as the website is incredibly accurate and user friendly .
This in turn minimises damage and time wasting whichever method you use .
If you wish to join THE LOCK ID , we will undertake a very precise process in terms of who can join .
We will check the locksmiths background thoroughly and if successful we will bring them on board as a member . We will decline if the applicant does not have the right credentials .
Any doubt on whether or not we have done the correct checks please email us on support @ thelockid . com and send us the correct documents to prove you are a locksmith . We may also contact you directly and / or suppliers to confirm .
To conclude , I follow the mindset of ‘ necessity is the mother of invention ’ and I am proud to say I noticed that an outdated work practice was unnecessarily complicated , and I ’ ve worked hard to successfully create a solution which is a help to myself and others .
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