Calgary's oldest family run locksmith company.
David was a journeyman machinist in the 80s, when it was hard to find work during the cheap oil days in Calgary. A machinist makes metal parts, such as gears, from raw pieces of metal, for use in large machines like oil rigs.
One day he came upon a box of door viewers and began a service installing them in the local community. His customers soon wanted him to also help fix their locks. His machining background was a natural fit with locksmithing, and so began a 35 year journey as a master locksmith. He has met many Calgarians along the way, and has got a kick out of learning greetings in all the different languages his customers have taught him.
One of the main key cutting machines we use today is an industrial machine David designed and machined himself, out of some choice raw blocks of metal.
David now leads a tight family of locksmiths who he has helped train, including his son, who started with him when he was 10 years old.
who picks up today
Master locksmith. Runs the shop his father built, and sponsored every apprenticeship in it.
Entry specialist. Lockpicking, high security locks, and safe dials opened by hand. He trained David Reid. His story is here.
Machinist and inventor, apprenticing in the trade. He runs most of the calls, and builds his own tools.
Three Davids come up in our history and they are three different men: David Leung, who founded the shop in 1982 and is Andy's father; David Reid above; and David Reid's father, also a machinist.
More on the business we have built: 20,000+ Calgarians served since 1982, and our certification.
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David Locksmith (since 1982) 24 Hour
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