Stories from the shop
What we found on real jobs, and what we learned. Every article we have written, in one place.
A jammed cabinet lock, fixed on the spotAn antique cabinet, a first piece of furniture, and a lock that was never going to be replaced. With Andy’s video.
Where the Wheels Line UpIsaac’s journey into safe dial manipulation. The long read.
Dump Truck Unlocked at Chinook MallA dump truck, a mall parking lot, and a door that had to open without a scratch.
20,000+ Calgarians ServedForty years of doors, from the first box of door viewers to today.
Abloy vs Mul-T-Lock vs MedecoThree high security systems compared, and why we settled on Abloy Protec2.
Eight keypad locks, tried on real doorsWhat held up, what did not, and what we fit.
Locksmith TrainingHow a locksmith is made here: the apprenticeship, the machine shop, the hands.
CertificationWhat our papers say, and what forty years of the trade adds to them.
Questions and AnswersThe things people ask us on the phone, answered once, in writing.