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CCOONTNTEENTSNTSF E A T U R E S

16Coring A Bank Vault Wall

Sometimes through the wall,is the only way to go.

28Interchangeable Core Locks

BEST Style, Part 3The last in a three part series on BEST

style IC locks.

34Servicing The 1996

Mercury TracerIt carries an American label,

but it's built in Korea.

42Securitron DK-26, Part 2

This month we complete theinstallation.

58Key Machines:

Testing Their MettleWhich semi-automatic key machine

will best fit your needs?

66Gun Safes And LockersThe latest in firearm protection.

70The Von Durpin CX99

Chexit DeviceInstalling a delayed egress exit device.

5 COMMENTARY

6 MANGO'S MESSAGE

10 LETTERS

24 SECURITY CAFÉ

53 BEGINNER'S CORNER

80 BUSINESS BRIEFS

100 REED REPORT

102 THE LIGHTER SIDE

104 THRU THE KEYHOLE

106 TECHNITIPS

126 TEST DRIVE

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On The CoverWe didn't set anything ablaze this month, but we didtest the performance of a few semi-automatic keymachines that would turn any cutter wheel red hot.See which machine will best fit your particular needand price range.

Editor/Publisher Marc GoldbergManaging Editor Greg MangoArt Director Jim DarowProduction Director Edgar ShindelarProduction Assistant Jorge CarpioTechnical Editor Jake JakubuwskiSpecial Correspondent Bill ReedTechnical Writers Carl Cloud, Sal Dulcamaro, CML,Steve Gebbia, CML, Eugene Gentry, Bill Heine,Michael Hyde, Giles Kalvelage, Brian Kleiner,Ph.D.,Dale Libby, Tom Mazzone, Dave McOmie,Don Probasco, Sara Probasco, Robert SievekingDirector of Sales & Marketing Jeffrey AdairAdvertising Account Manager Debbie WurtzCirculation Manager Tom DeanAccounting Manager Diane DeGraceAdministrative Assistant Jonelle King

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89Modern Safe Locks

Tech BulletinThe Diebold 177-75

114"Knight"-Mare SafeOpening, Part 1

If you're opening a Knight,pack some drill bits.

118Yale 1-1600, Part 1

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You’ll notice that on the front cover, a graphic makes mention of ournew number one status in paid circulation, and there is also anannouncement on that topic on page 7.

We here at the magazine as well as our advertisers would like to thankyou, the locksmith, for making us the number one circulated magazine inthe locksmith industry. As you will read on page 7, our figures surpassedthose of the competition, making us not only the best book in the industry,but also the most read. Again, thank you for the support you have givenThe National Locksmith magazine.

Also, thank you for the many letters and E-mails I have received tellingus how much you enjoy the magazine. It’s always nice to hear that we arepleasing you, our readers.

We have introduced a new book called the Automotive EDGE whichyou can read about on page 82. The book sells for $149.95 and containsover 400 pages of hard hitting locksmith service procedures for many cars.It covers such things as high security cars, domestic vehicles, columns andair bags as well as lock removal, disassembly and code locations.

If you are an NLAA member you will already be in possession of thismaterial. But if you are not an NLAA member, or if you only joined itrecently, then this book is for you and will make your automotivelocksmith work quicker, easier and more profitable.

As submitted to the Reader’s Digest by Billy D. Jackson:

“On my daughter’s wedding day, the phone rang as my wife and I wereabout to leave for the church. The caller, an agent for a national auto club,was requesting my services as a locksmith because a member had lockedhimself out of his car.

“The job was only a few blocks away from the church, so I grabbed mytools and headed for the limousine. We reached the stranded driver, and Iemerged from the limo wearing my tuxedo. I opened his car door inseconds, then handed him an invoice to sign.

“See,” the motorist said to his wife, “I told you our auto club only useshigh-class service people.”

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HHELPELP, I N, I NEEDEED A LA LOCKSMITHOCKSMITH!!

It was a bitterly cold winter, with record snow fall in the east and temperatures dipping to19 degrees - below zero that is - in Chicago. It was the kind of cold that turns motor oil intosludge, forms ice crystals in your veins and causes this critters brittle bones to creek. I hateit. After living in Texas for 15 years where the temperature seldom dips below 40 degrees -above zero that is - this 19 below zero stuff isn’t fit for the abominable snowman, which is justwhat I was beginning to feel like, and worse yet, look like.

Suddenly, the clouds in the sky parted, the sun’s rays cradled the earth in a caressingblanket of warmth and the mercury in the thermometer began going up - all the way to 55 -instead of down, for the first time in what seemed like forever. It wasn’t a day too soon either,I was becoming clinically depressed. OK, maybe not clinically depressed. I only felt likecommitting suicide once, on that 19 degree below zero day. To be clinically depressed, Ibelieve you need to have actually attempted suicide. One more 19 below zero day, and Iwould have qualified.

Lucky for me, I was granted a reprieve and the earth, along with myself, thawed. It was abrief thaw, but a badly needed one. It was a Saturday morning in the middle of February andhoards of people were in the streets gazing at the fire-ball in the skyas if it were an unknown oddity. All I knew is, it felt cuddlierthan my flannel lined bunny toed slippers.

After being house bound for the last six weeks, I was getting abit stir crazy and decided to take a drive downtown to cruise theMiracle Mile (Michigan Avenue) and stop in a store or two.Trying to find a parking place on the streets of downtownChicago is like hunting for open space in a bee-hive. You needeyes like a hawk, the speed and reflexes of a cheetah, as well

as be half insane looking for a spot on the street in thefirst place.

After circling the store for about 30 minutes, aparking spot finally opened. I swung my

car into the space, threw the shifter intopark and gasped a sigh of relief. Finally, I canstretch my legs a little. Before doing so, I neededto make a small withdraw from the local bank topay the parking meter. Sliding open the ash tray, Idug for every quarter I had, and I do mean everyquarter. Twenty-five cents only buys 15 minutes of parking timehere. I was able to scavenge up $1.25 in quarters, I hadn’t made adeposit lately, and I was ready to go.

After the meter gobbled everything I could feed it, I lightlypatted my back pocket for my wallet, check, then my front pocketfor my keys - Uh Oh! - something’s missing here. Another pat toboth front pockets this time and my heart momentarily stopped.

With the meter happily counting down, I peered through thewindow of my car and sure enough, my keys were hanging from the

ignition. Great, this is just great.

Under the circumstances, I’m proud to say I remained quite calm andcollected. Now, you’d think my reserved calmness was due to the fact that

I’m a locksmith who would laugh at the perceived daunting of a locked

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vehicle, right? Wrong! I remained calm because I hadn’t noticed the exhaust billowing fromthe back of my car yet. Yes, I not only locked my keys in the car, this knuckle-head also

failed to at least, turn the ignition off before doing so. Right about now seemed like a goodtime to get hysterical. I have never done that in my life! Ever! I swear.

As gloomy as things may have seemed, I did have an Ace, orrather a card, up my sleeve. As a professionally, well prepared,

ever-ready locksmith, I did have a credit card key in my wallet.See, I’m not a total idiot. Smug and confident, as if I hadeverything well under control, I sassily reached into my backpocket and whipped out my wallet like a detective crackingopen his badge. Lets see here, a credit card, bank card,social security card, phone card, Sam’s card, drivers license,

a picture of my wife, oh wait a minute, that’s not my wife,that’s the picture that came with the wallet. I remember now

why I bought this wallet, I can’t tell you how many guys think mywife is the spitting image of Sophia Loren. Just kidding, actually my

wife is much prettier.

As you’ll notice, I had every card known to man except a credit card key. Youdon’t think that’s because it was in my Daytimer daily planner on my dresser at home doyou? What a bonehead! OK, maybe I am a total idiot.

As the temperature gauge in my car began to rise - along with my blood pressure - it wastime to implement plan two. Look for a pay phone to call for help. There’s nothing morefrustrating than being a locksmith locked out of your car, with it running no less, and nothaving the tools to open it. Grrrr. Finding a Chinese restaurant nearby, I headed straight forthe phone to call the police. Oh man, I feel the heat from that one. It was a joke, relax. I cansee it now, my mail box is going to be full of death threats and ticking packages. You didn’tthink I would call a locksmith and be totally humiliated did you? Not a chance. Like ET, Iphoned home for my dad to get the credit card key in my Daytimer.

Driving like a seasoned technician, my dad was downtown in no time. Finally, the elusivecard key. I was about to wave my dad on when I thought I had better make sure it workedfirst. I knew it would, until I inserted it into the door lock and it didn’t turn. OK, no problem Itold myself, maybe one side just wasn’t cut quite right. That didn’t make me feel a whole lotbetter because I’m the one who cut this card key. Turning the key over, I proceeded to trythe other side. It still didn’t turn. I tried again and again until I almost broke the plastic keyoff in the lock. (That would have been another story in itself.) Nothing, Zip, Zero, Zilch. Icouldn’t believe it. What else can go wrong? Don’t ask.

All right, I’ve had just about all the fun I can stand on this beautiful, bright, soon to bewasted, sunny day. It was time to implement the universal car opener.

Sensing things weren’t going as planned as I scavenged the street for a warm, my dadparked his car to offer his professional help and advice.

“Let me try my key” he offered.

There’s no way its going to work, I’m thinking to myself, his car is an older Ford with pintumbler locks and mine is a newer Ford with 10-cut locks. Two totally different locks and twototally different keys, there’s just no way, but as a good son, I humored him by agreeing. Myteeth nearly dropped out of my head when the ignition key to my dad’s car turned my doorlock as if it were made for it. Unbelievable. Like I said, I had no doubt it would work. I hate itwhen I’m wrong. OK, maybe this “one” time, dad knew best.

You know, as I recall this most embarrassing, humiliating and painfully memorableexperience, maybe that 19 below zero stuff wasn’t so bad after all. It’s hard to be a buffoonand lock yourself out of your car when you’re house bound!

P.S. What’s that you ask? Why didn’t the credit card key operate my car? Oh, I knowwhat you’re thinking, you think I couldn’t even properly cut a key don’t you? Well, I’m sorryto disappoint you, but I am a little smarter than that. The card key wasn’t for my currentvehicle, it operated a car I owned previously. So there.


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A Sense Of AdmirationI have to confess to some

admiration for the unnamed towtruck owner in Springfield, Missouri.I’m referring to the guy whomRichard Solomon keeps belittling inyour letters column. Evidently, theman is scrambling for business andtaking courses to improve the servicehe offers to customers. It is toughenough to compete in the marketplace, without Solomon playing crueltricks on him, and calling him uglynames.

Hard work and self-improvementare very much in the American spirit.Mr. Solomon seems to have aproblem with that.

That tow truck owner must be aman of remarkable patience. Afterbeing challenged to open anintentionally broken truck door,many men would have intentionallybroken Solomon’s nose. It is nowonder he chose to attempt thathumiliating stunt in the presence offour police officers.

Fortunately, the entrepreneurialspirit is the American way. Un-fortunately, we will all encounterjerks like Solomon from time to time.

Donald S. MohanNew York

Try Helping, Not HurtingI read the article “Certified

Locksmith” written by RichardSolomon in the February 1996 issue. Ireally did not think it was ashumorous as he did; it appeared tome as a belittling article from a manwith a big ego. I was really surprisethat you published it. I am a firmbeliever in praising one for his or herefforts; not belittling one as he did.We all start somewhere (some of usfrom the bottom of the ladder ofsuccess while others are more luckyand with friendly help start a littlefurther up this ladder called success.)He should be thankful that this didnot happened to him; or has heforgot he was there once himself. Myadvice to him is please do not do thiswith others. Especially your ownchildren if you have them. Try toreach down and help someone elseup; don’t kick them in the face ontheir way up. If you find it too hardto help someone else; at least do notbelittle them.

LeRoy W. RiffenburgMichigan

Cross Country Motor ClubResponse

I would like to respond to a letteryou published in your March ‘96edition of The National Locksmith(Vol. 67, No. 3) from a Brian E.Adkins of California (page 10.)

First, we are not familiar with Mr.Adkins and, since he did not identify

his company, we are unable to helpresolve any issues he may have. Hisletter is especially puzzling since weare currently processing completedclaims within ten (10) business days.Delays only occur if information isinaccurate, incomplete or contrary toagreed rates

Second, Cross Country requires acompleted invoice to pay for vendorservices, just like any business. Iwould be interested in hearing fromanyone who pays bills withoutknowing what it is they are payingfor.

Third, this article was brought toour attention by several of the 10,000locksmiths who are part of ourvendor network and expressed angerat the implication in your headingand Mr. Adkins’ letter. As most ofyour readers know, Cross CountryMotor Club provides millions ofdollars in business to our industry,has been doing so for almost twenty-five (25) years, and continues toenjoy a reputation forEXCELLENCE.

Cross Country Motor ClubVALUES our service providers and


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will continue to expand our mutuallyrewarding vendor relationships withproviders demonstrating the samelevel of excellence.

Dea HarringtonVice President - OperationsCross Country Motor Club

Editors Note: I have received a lot of E-mail on this subject. While a number oflocksmiths were unhappy and reporteddelays in payment, many were alsosatisfied with Cross Country’s paymentrecord. Marc Goldberg

More AlarmsI am an avid reader of your

magazine, especially as I am new tothe trade (my one-man mobile shopthat turned one year old on Jan. 30.) Iwas inspired to write when I read aletter in this month’s issue written byChris Peacock, CPL, New York. Hementioned your recent alarm articlesby ITI and he’s right. I too, can’t be adealer because they (ITI) said “hadtoo many dealers in that area.” I hadjust assumed that ITI wouldn’t sellme their product because of my lackof alarm experience. I admit that I’venever installed or serviced anyalarms. This is why I’ve been readingthese articles that you’ve beenprinting. ITI makes theirinformational articles sound like theyhave the best alarms, “particularlyfor new installers” (p.33 TheNational Locksmith 11/95).

I stopped reading the ITI articlesin December 1995, when I finally wasdenied dealership. I almost stoppedreading Chris Peacock’s letter when Isaw the letters ITI. But I am glad thatI finished reading his article - thanksChris. I, too, would like to see morearticles on alarms, using a widerscope. Maybe you could write anarticle that would inform locksmithsof the different types of alarms, aswell as the different companies whowill distribute them to locksmiths.

Chris J. BayerMassachusetts

Up For AssociationsIn reference to postings against

joining local associations; I too wasagainst joining an association for thefirst five years of my business. Italked with a friend of mine in anassociation in my neighboring stateand he seemed so pleased with his

experiences that I joined in my state.The locksmith I contacted to sign meup was nowhere to be found on thefirst meeting I attended (He wasbusy I’m sure) and I almost left neverto return as most of the otherlocksmiths were busy chatting witheach other, and I felt mighty strangestanding there alone. Just as I startedfor the door I heard a voice frombehind say “You must be new, let meshow you around. I turned and metwhat turned out to be one of thefinest locksmiths you will ever find.This man has helped me throughmany projects and has never askedfor anything in return. The amountof money that I will make withinformation he so willingly shared isin itself enough to make me glad Ijoined, but the friendship with himand others like him in our associationmean even more to me.

Yes, there are small groups of selfcentered people in each associationand each person has their ownagenda as with any group of people.I agree that there are problems andthat a lot of associations are operatedwith the same group in power yearafter year, but you could join andvote them out and help to changewhat may be wrong.

Don’t let one or two sour pusseskeep you from becoming active in anassociation, I assure you there aresome super locksmiths at thesemeetings and some super locksmithswaiting in the wings to turn everymeeting into an event everyone willbe proud to attend.

Who knows, maybe you’ll meetsomeone like Phil Ashley (owner ofA.L.S. locksmith of in Landrum, S.C.)and be as proud as I am to call him afriend, teacher and fellow member ofthe S.C.L.A.

By the way, I don’t have anyletters after my name either but IRESPECT the efforts of those that do.

G. HendersonE-Mail

The Slim Jim’s Final VerdictI am writing this letter to let other

locksmith’s know what seriousproblems there are in using this toolon newer automobiles. I have been inthe locksmith field for only five yearsand haven’t used one yet. I guess Ihave been taught by one of the bestCML’s, Jesse O. Brown, fromAlabama to never use a Slim Jim. Hehas taught me to pick a lot of car’s,

except GM’s. My main complaint isPolice and Sheriff’s departmentsdoing our job as locksmiths. I don’tknow if anyone is aware of it, butthere is a Federal law that prohibitsPolice departments and lawenforcement agencies, from havingsuch tools and I am looking into thismatter very deeply. Let me give youlocksmith’s an example of whatcould happen in the near future.Let’s say that someone has called thePolice Department for help becausethey have locked their keys in theirautomobile. The Police take it uponthemselves to open the automobilewith a Slim Jim and find out theycan’t open it. A locksmith is finallycalled and he comes out to open it,and within five minutes it is open.Now let’s assume that within oneweek this same automobile is in aserious accident and it catches on fireand the driver grabs the door handlefrom inside and it doesn’t open andthe driver dies due to the fact that thelinkage has been tampered with.Now comes the biggest question,who is responsible - the Police or thelocksmith who opened it last? Was itthe locksmiths fault, the answer isNO, it is the Police because a SlimJim had been used to jimmy thelinkage loose by an inexperiencedperson who thinks they are trying tohelp. The moral of the story is, let thelocksmiths do their work, and let thePolice enforce the law.

Jerome H. CohenAlabama

Editors Note: In this letter, Mr. Cohenstates that “There is a Federal law thatprohibits Police departments and lawenforcement agencies, from having suchtools” referring to lockout tools. Thisstatement is not exactly correct. I assumehe is referring to Public Law 100-690,Section 3002(a) - Non Mailabil ity OfLocksmithing Devices, which was passedunder the “Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1998”in which Police departments and lawenforcement agencies are not exemptfrom the law.

According to this law, a manufacturer,distributor, or individual is prohibited bylaw to knowingly sell or deposit throughthe mail or delivery, lockout or bypasstools to anyone except; a lockmanufacturer or distributor; a bona fidelocksmith; a bona fide repossessor; or amotor vehicle manufacturer or dealer.

This law, however, only applies to lockoutor bypass tools that are sold through the




mail or transported by any interstatemailing or delivery service. In most states,it is not against the law for anyone topossess such tools if purchased over thecounter. This is why they are sold in manyauto parts stores. Greg Mango

Excellent WorkPlease include us on your daily E-

mail list. As a subscriber andsupporter, I find your offerings andinformation “on the cutting edge.”Bill Reed and Steve Young, at theirresent seminar here in Florida acouple months ago, did much toreinforce what you are presentingevery month. A professionalapproach and attitude to the trueprofession which is no longer a“tinker’s trade” is appreciated. Pleasekeep up the excellent work.

M.W. Eheart CPLFlorida

It Does Do Ford’sMr. Mazzone’s “Automotive Tool

Showcase” article in the Februaryissue was well written andinformative. One correction has to bemade regarding the LTI 620 LockPick Set. The Ford ten cut ignition

can be picked using the G.M. picks.The Ford sidebar lock is basically thesame as the G.M. sidebar lock. Usethe G.M. picks with the cuts up onthe Ford and down for G.M. Weargloves when using these picksbecause they have a tendency to diginto your skin, being that the handleis in the middle.

Richard ReichertNew York

Roadside Price SlashingI have just heard from two of our

members that Pontiac Roadside hasannounced price cuts for locksmiths.Besides reducing what they will payfor cutting a key and delivering it,they have reduced other services. Tointerrogate a VATS, the maximumpayment is now $77.00. Since thedealers in my area are charging $225to $250 plus towing, I get the feelingthat Pontiac is trying to get us towork for minimum wages or less.

They also want this service 24hours a day, 365 days a year. I guessthis means that this year we have justmissed our one day of vacation - Feb.29. As much as many locksmithsseem to hate associations, this is theone place that an association (eitherlocal or national) can try to help.Numbers DO mean clout. Of coursethis is hard to do as long as we havethe amateurs going out for $5.00service calls. Let’s get professional -the same as the plumbers andelectricians - and demand fair wages- not minimum.

Bill Madlebaum, CPLE-Mail

Roadside ReactionJust my two cents on the subject of

Roadside price slashing. I do not, andwill not, let other companies tell mehow much I am going to charge to doa job. If all locksmiths thought thissame way, these companies wouldnot be able to control you! Thesecompanies will only use thecompanies that allow them to controlthem. If no locksmiths allowed thesecompanies to control them, then theywould have no choice but to paywhat your price is! I believe that Iwould be willing to give substantialdiscounts to a road service that gaveme a lot of business, BUT, I wouldtell them what their price would be.They would NOT tell me. This isAmerica, where you have the right toset your own price, its not a

Communist State. Your price isnormally determined by your cost ofdoing business. Of course, there willALWAYS be the guy who will cuteveryones price in half, but that’sanother story.

So tell me, how can any of theseroad services determine what yourcost of doing business is? And even ifthey could, why would you allowthem to? It is your business, nottheirs! Would you go into somebodyelse’s business and tell the ownerhow much he/she is going to sellhis/her product to you for? NO! (Ifyou did, he/she would most likelyshow you the door)

Car manufacturers are makingcars more and more difficult to open,which means these road services arebeing required more and more to usethe services of locksmiths, mainlybecause they are tired of paying toomuch in repairs. Don’t let them tellyou how to run your business, justbecause they need you!

Richard DorameE-Mail

Custom CrisisI just wanted to pass along the

hassle I had with Custom SecurityProducts and their Tri Axes pick. Iordered it in July and they promptlydebited my credit card. I calledseveral times and got the run around.Once they even called me on mycellular phone and tried to sell meanother pick! They finally sent it inNovember, but it doesn’t work. Itook it to our local locksmith meetingan no one could even pick open asimple pin tumbler. The pick wasadvertised to open side bars. I havesent the thing back and my creditcard has refunded my money. I hopethat will be the end of it.

Diane Meyer, CRLE-mail

I'm ImpressedJust received my complimentary

issue of The National Locksmith. Iwas definitely impressed. If thismagazine is going to continue in thedirection demonstrated in theFebruary 96 edition, I will no longermaintain my subscription to theother magazine. I would like you toenroll me now for a 1 year subs-cription.

Rick WiesbrockE-mail


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Coring A BankVault WallCoring an eighteen inch thick bank vault wall,requires only four ingredients:Blood, sweat, time and a sixteen inch hole saw.


There are occasions when drillingthrough the front of a bank vault door to

overcome a lockout simply isn’t practical. Suchwas the case of the Mosler door in photograph 1. This door

was labeled by Underwriters as a class three burglar rate, which meansit will resist penetration with electric or mechanical tools for a minimum of two hours.

B oth combination locks were operational, both wouldunlock. The wheel handle to retract the locking bolts

was the problem. It spun freely. The operator of the vaultsaid that when he attempted to turn the wheel, there wasthe sound of something falling to the bottom of the door.There obviously was a disconnection between the handleshaft and the carriage bar of the locking bolts.

Oddly, this same situation occurred to this door twoyears previously. A concrete coring company was calledand they cut a hole through the wall to the right side of thedoor. A safe technician crawled through the hole andunlocked the door from the inside. When the same problemreoccurred, the coring company was called again.

This is where I came into the picture. The coringcompany called me and said they had scheduled a time for

coring the wall and would I be available to open the doorfrom the inside. We discussed the cost of my services andan estimate for the repairs. A second telephone callconfirmed that the customer had accepted the cost figures.All systems were a go!

The thickness and makeup of the vault wall was eighteeninches of solid concrete intertwined with reinforcing bars.Photograph 2, shows the technician operating the concretecoring machine. The rig is anchor bolted to the vault wall.Outside the building, a portable pump supplies hydraulicfluid through hoses to rotate the massive sixteen inch holesaw. The curved pipe resting over the technicians knee isfrom a vacuum machine. A heavy spay of water fed frominside the hole saw is directed at the diamond tip cuttingedges to flush away material. As the water trickles down thewall, the vacuum picks up the excess and dumps it into areceiving container.

Photograph 3, shows the completed hole. The first coringof the vault was to the right side of the door. That areainside the vault now has equipment setting against the wall,which eliminated that portion of the wall to core. It wasdecided to cut the hole to the left of the vault door. Notknowing the configuration of the vault, the cored hole hitthe edge of the left wall. In photograph 3, you can seepieces of reinforcement bar protruding from the left vault


2. The concrete coring rig in action. The cuttingpressure is being hand applied. Hydraulic fluid rotatesthe sixteen inch hole saw.


1. A Mosler two hour burglar rated vault door. TwoLaGard Restrict-a -Vision dials drive the Mosler MRK403 locks.

The thickness and makeup of thevault wall was eighteen inches ofsolid concrete intertwined withreinforcing bars.



3. The finished hole. Reinforcement bars juts out fromthe side wall of the vault.

4. The cause of the problem. The nut holding thisconnecting bar to the handle shaft had loosened andallowed the bar to fall off. A nut and cotter pin can beseem securing the shaft to the vault door.



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wall. This decreased the size of the hole from sixteen toabout twelve inches. The corner of a small metal cabinetcan be seen in the lower right portion of the hole.

The amount of time to set up, cut the hole and pack awaythe equipment, was about twelve hours. The actual

cutting time was seven and one half hours. The excessivereinforcing bar doubled the normal cutting time to createthe sixteen-inch diameter hole. This vault wall wasunusually tough!

My aged and ‘fully contoured’ body wasn’t going to fitthrough the reduced hole size. A call to safe technicianextraordinaire Lee Swearingen, brought his trim lean bodydashing to the scene. Before I could take a picture of himslithering through the hole, he was inside asking for anoffset screwdriver. Within two minuets, he called out toturn the wheel handle and the vault was open.

Photograph 4, confirms what I had suspected. Theconnecting bar from the handle shaft to the carriage barhad loosened and had fallen off. The shouldered handleshaft was secured to the door with a nut and cotter pin. Thesquare hole in the connecting bar slides onto the squareend of the handle shaft. A single nut secured the bar to theshaft.

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5. The connecting bar reinstalled and secured withLoc-tite and a cotter pin for added assurance.

This nut wasn’t going to loosenand fall off again!

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automotive locks and keys.


T o prevent this part from loosening again, a spacer wasput onto the shaft. The threads of the shaft were coated

with Loc-tite and the nut tightened. A hole was drilledthrough the shaft to allow an additional cotter pin to beinstalled. This nut wasn’t going to loosen and fall off again!Photograph 5, shows the connecting bar installed. Note:There are two round posts just below the carriage bar. Oneon each side of the connection bar. These act as throwstops for the handle. The turning of the wheel handle onlymoves about ten degrees from open to lock.

The layout of the door is shown in photograph 6. Thedoor is controlled by a three-movement time clock and twoMosler MRK402 locks. The top lock is mounted verticaldown and the lower lock is vertical up. It was strange to seethe LaGard 1730 Restrict-a-Vision dials driving the Moslerlocks. (See photograph 1) Also notice the two small turnbuckles adjusting the wire cables to the relockers. There isone above and one below the carriage bar. The widevertical bar in the left side of the photograph is the lockingbar for the door. This door does not have individual lockingbolts. The locking bar runs the height of the door.

In photograph 7, the flat plate that covers the areabetween the two locks has been removed, showing theunusual locking mechanism. Each of the Mosler locks has ablock extension attached to the locking bolt. The top lockhas a pivoting vertical flat bar attached to its extensionblock. In the locked position, this vertical bar lays flatagainst the side of the lower extension block. The snubberbar- the short horizontal bar - cannot slide pass the verticalpivoting bar.


7. The pivot bar in the locked position.

8. The bolt of the top lock has retracted, raising thebar to a pivot position. The snubber bar can now moveto the right and retract the doors locking bar.

6. The door is controlled by a three movement timeclock and two Mosler MRK402 locks.

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I f you compare this photograph with photograph 8, you’llsee how the pivot bar operates. The top combination lock

is unlocked. The locking bolt has retracted and lifted thepivot bar up to clear the locking bolt of the lower lock. Thesnubber bar is attached to the carriage bar. When thewheel handle is turned, it moves the snubber bar againstthe free pivoting vertical bar. This side movement issufficient to allow the doors locking bolt (bar) to beretracted. When the snubber bar is moved away, thepivoting bar returns to its original position, allowing the toplocking bolt to extend. Either combination lock will openthe vault. If the lower lock is used, the extended blocksimply moves below the end of the pivoting bar, freeing it tobe moved by the snubber bar.

Also notice in photograph 8, the relocker wires runningunder both lock cases. These wires attach to the turnbuckles shown in photograph 6. The relockers are springloaded blocks. When fired, they prevent the doors lockingbar from retracting.

Photograph 9, shows the door standing open. It’s nineinches of solid steel from the door face to the lock cases.The small knob on the door frame is a ventilation switch tocirculate air within the vault. Coring a vault wall is alwaysan option, especially when the malfunction is within thedoor mechanism or the exact layout of the inner door is notknown.

9. The open door. Nine inches of solid steel from the doorface to the lock cases.


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New MicroTechnology inPersonal Alarms!

After five years of researchand development, LionSecurity Products of Minnea-polis has developed the nextgeneration in personalalarms. Introducing for 1996the BODY GUARD #7000micro-personal alarm withquick release key chain andmini-light.

This super small andsuper lightweight personalsafety device fits in the palmof a woman’s hand, packs120 decibels of pulsatingelectronic alarm sound,comes with a nickel platedquick release key chain, hasa built in mini-light for nightsafety, and weighs less than3 ozs. This product is about1/2 the size of other alarmson the market! “Our break-through design only becamepossible because of arevolutionary new 12 Voltelectronic system that givesthe unit i ts’ super smalldesign and yet gives it thepower it needs for the alarmto be heard up to a full cityblock, if sounded off outside.

The mini l ight and quickrelease key chain also makeit convenient for any personto carry them at all times!”,explains Elizabeth Di Leo,Nation Sales Director for LionSecurity Products. “At asuggested retai l pr ice of$17.95, the BODY GUARD#7000 is also very afford-able,” Di Leo adds.

Detex IntroducesComplete Line ofSecurity andSurveillanceMirrors

The Detex Corporationnow offers a complete line ofconvex security mirrors forindoor and outdoor use. Themirrors have safety, security,surveillance and traffic appli-cations and can be used toimprove security, eliminateaccidents, avoid personalinjury, prevent theft andreduce losses. The mirrorsare available in full hemis-phere (360 degree) ceilingdome models, half-hemis-

phere (180 degree) wal l-mount models, and quarterhemisphere (90 degree)corner-mount models. Theyare made of impact resis-tance acryl ic, provide anextra-wide field of vision, areeasy to install, are virtuallymaintenance-free and work24 hours a day.

Detex Corporation is amanufacturer and worldwidemarketer of industrial securityhardware, access control,sa f e t y equ ipmen t , andwatchtour systems, withsupport facilities in Europe,and general off ices andmanufacturing facil it ies inNew Braunfels, Texas.

Available throughJLM Wholesale!!

Von Duprin’s new series ofpush-button wall switches.

Designated the PB700 and720 series, these switchesinclude SPDT controls andare avai lable with narrowfaceplates and/or indicatorlights as optional features.

Also available, the newSS920 series key switches.These key switches haveboth momentary and main-tained SPDT controls, and anarrow version is alsoavailable.

JLM Wholesale is anational distributor of doorhardware products used inthe locksmith, architecturalhardware, aluminum store-front and security industries.

WE have technicians onstaff to solve your hardwareapplication needs. Our hoursare 8:00am to 5:30pm ESTand we can ship the sameday on most products if yourorder is in by 3:30pm.

Phoenix IndustriesAnnounces The DoubleDefender Quick ReleaseAlarm

The DD-QRA combinesthe most desirable functionsof several pieces of doorhardware. Operating as atrue opposing-throw dualdeadbolt, the DD-QRAstrengthens the door as itextends a volt into the hingeand strike jamb. Even if doorhinge pins are removed, theDD-QRA holds the doorfirmly closed within the frame.Although forcible entry isfrustrated, egress is easy.Less than 15 lbs. of pressureon the paddle retracts thebolts and sounds the 107 dBalarm. A key operated dis-able switch al lows si lentoperation when desired.Reliability of this UL listedproduct is insured by anindustrial grade steel gearand rack transmission.

American LockIntroducesIndustries FirstLaser EngravedPadlocks

American Lock Company,a leading manufacturer ofhigh quality padlocks andaccessories, now offers laserengraved padlocks. Laser

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engraving, direct from thefactory, is a new way topermanently customize pad-locks for safety lock-outapplications.

In 1991, American Lockpioneered the method ofpermanently marking pad-locks using dot matrix. Sincethen, Customizing padlockshas become a popular optionin the safety lock-out market.The new laser engravingmethod takes the concept ofmarking locks to a newsophistication.

“Laser engraving is thebest way to put easy-to-read,non-removable markings onp a d l o c k s , ” s a y s P h i lSettecase, Vice President ofSales and Marketing forAmerican Lock. “Laser en-graved padlocks are easilyi den t i f i ed because themarking is clear and clean.”

American Lock is the onlymanufacturer capable of laserengraving padlock bodies, onal l four sides, with acompany’s name or logo,worker’s name, identificationnumber, or special coding forinstant identification. Be-cause American Lock offers aselection of various typestyles and font sizes, justabout anything can beengraved on the padlock.

American Lock offers thelaser engraving option on itssolid body aluminum pad-locks — available in eightcolors and three shacklelengths — as well as on itsbrass padlocks. AmericanLock’s color-coded alumi-num padlocks help compa-nies comply with OSHA’slock-out-tag procedure forgeneral industry ( Title 29CFR1910.147), which is thirdon OSHA’s, list of the Top 10Most Violated Codes.

Securitron’s NewHigh SecurityBalanced MagneticSwitch

Security Magnalock Cor-poration introduces the newMSS series of high securitybalanced magnetic switches.

Used primari ly to monitordoor position, the MSS seriesincorporates enhanced tech-nology (patent pending) toprovide superior defeatresistance from narrow readangle and l imited matchpair ing of switch andactuator. Standard versionsinclude SPDT output, pro-tected mounting for tamperresistance and concealed prytamper alarm circuit.

The MSS series is housedin a compact design that isless obtrusive on the door.The completely sealed andweatherproof unit al lowsunchanged operation whe-ther mounted on steel,aluminum or wood; indoorsor outdoors. The MSS seriesincludes 10 feet of cable forconcealed installations withan optional armored cable forsurface mounting. Also, forspecif ic requirements, aremote test version isavailable.

The MSS-1 has beenawarded UL listings in thehigh security and outdoorswitch categories. It isbacked by Securitron’s twoyear warranty and toll freetechnical support from theU.S and Canada.

DLA Master Keying Upgrade

DLA Security Systems Inc.is pleased to announce theaddit ion of ASSA andMedeco Biaxial modules toMULTI-MASTER 6.5 andMULTI-CORE 4.5 MasterKeying Software.

MULTI-MASTER 6.5, forstandard cyl inders, has adatabase of 20 of the mostpopular manufacturers.

MULTI-CORE 4.5, forinterchangeable cores, has adatabase of al l major ICmanufacturers, including

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Best A2, A3, A4, Medeco,Corbin, Russwin, System 70,Sargent and Emhart HighSecurity.

Both programs featureuser-selectable progressionsequence, tracking of mastercuts used in previous sy-stems, numbering of changekeys in either standard alph-numeric format or sequentialformat, system expansion,location files and a locationlisting for clients. In addition,MULTI-MASTER 6.5 featuresrotating constants.

M U L T I - M A S T E R a n dMULTI-CORE will run on anyIBM or compatible PC.

DoorKing LargeScreen TelephoneEntry

DoorKing has added anew telephone entry systemto its line of access controland communication pro-ducts. The new model 1817features an eight line, supertwist, 1/2 “ character LCDdisplay, includes a 2400baud modem to allow pro-gramming from a PC, andcan store up to 5000 trans-actions in its history buffer.

One unique feature of the1817 is that the screen issplit, displaying four nameson the top screen and fournames on the bottom screen.With the split screen con-cept, the eyes tend to scanone screen and then theother. Since each screenonly displays four names, itbecomes easier to locate aspecific name. It also allowsthe system to display a usermessage on the top screen,and operating instructions onthe bottom screen when thesystem is not in use.

The 1817 has a built in2400 baud rate modemwhich al lows for rapidtransfer of information fromthe PC to the system.DoorKing has developed asoftware program for the1817 that allows even thenovice computer user toprogram the system. The PCwil l maintain an accuraterecord of all the informationstored in the 1817 system,and when data in the systemneeds to be changed, it canbe done r ight at thecomputer, and then trans-ferred to the entry system viamodem.

Jado IntroducesVogue Collection

Creating a last ing f irstimpression in contemporarydesign, the vogue collection,with its attention to detail,makes it a winner. Vogue isavailable in three finishes -Polished chrome, diamondfinish and the beautiful splitfinish of both diamond andchrome finish.

Jado’s Exclusive diamondfinish gives brass a naturallook, along with the benefitsof a lifetime finish warranty.As with all of Jado products,this collection comes with alifetime mechanical warranty.The Vogue col lection isexpanded to include thediamond finish on the entireentry set.

Weslock National,Inc., has introduced the 300 SeriesSavannah

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The 300 Series Savannahstyled entry handleset can beordered as a single or doublecylinder deadbolt, with a widechoice of interior options: a300 Series Tul ip orBarrington styled knob; a 600Series Bal l , , Impresa orSavannah knob style; or a600 Series Bordeau, Calaisor Lexington lever style. TheSavannah entry handle isalso available in a dummyhandle and cylinder function.

WeslockNational 300Series Savannah entryhandlesets feature thesecurity of a 1” throwdeadbolt with two hardenedsteel rol lers to preventsawing.

In addit ion to PolishedBrass and Antique Brassfinishes, the 300 SeriesSavannah is also available inPolished Chrome and SatinChrome.

Dashlite FlashlightIf you have ever reached

for the f lashl ight in yourauto’s glove box, and it waseither dead or missing, youknow why the Dashl iteflashlight is quickly gainingpopularity.

The Dashlite is a compactflashlight made to be storedin your vehicle’s cigarettel ighter socket where itrecharges automatically whileyou drive. This flashlight is souseful because it never needsbatteries and is always withinarm’s reach in your car,truck, or RV. Powered bybui lt- in rechargeablebatteries, the Dashlite hassolid state circuitry to preventit from overcharging ordraining your vehicle’sbattery.

The light shines to 100feet and lasts up to 1.5 hours

making it ideal for carcamping, commuting, andvacationing travelers. For aflat tire, stalled vehicle, orother night-t ime highwayemergency, this reliable lightcan be a lifesaver.

SpaceSaverElectric Bolt LocksIntroduced bySecurity DoorControls

SpaceSaver Electric BoltLocks in the Fail-Safe Powerto Lock 1000 series and theFail-Secure Power to Unlock2000 series have beenintroduced by Security DoorControls (SDC), according toRichard Geringer, VicePresident.

The SpaceSaver fits in 1-3/4” diameter frames with nowires in the door. The locksare mounted in the side jambor header. They are UL listedas auxiliary locks and 3/4”diameter solid stainless steelbolts are available. With theentire lock concealed, secu-rity is greater and installationis faster, easier and moreeconomical.

There are 12 SpaceSaverdesign models in fail-safe orfail-secure for any applicationneed. Direct bolt throughdesigns are also available forwood frame applications.Optional features includedoor and bolt posit ionmonitoring. Specify 12 or 24VDC.

Security Door Controls, aleading manufacturer ofelectric locking hardware andaccess controls, has beenmanufacturing and marketingits products for more than 24years. SDC’s products aresold through 27 independentsales agencies to the securityand hardware industries.

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This is the final installment of athree part series on the subject of

Best style interchangeable core locks.The final details will include the keystop, the physical process of decodingand pinning, and some unique details(of servicing and construction) forindividual Best style cores manu-factured by a few of the companiesother than Best.

The Key StopThe vast majority of keys used for

commercial type lock cylinders makeuse of a shoulder stop to properlyposition the tumbler cuts (on the key)directly under each of the tumblers in

the lock. Illustration 1,compares a Best style key to a

standard key with ashoulder stop. ABest style key hasa notched key stopon the bottomsurface of the keyblade, just beforethe actual tip ofthe key.

In photograph 1, the circular metalplate that is normally riveted to theback of the plug of a Best style corecan be seen. The cutout in the plateallows the actual tip of the key toprotrude through that opening. Theplate also acts as the key stop, whilethe notch on the bottom of the Best

style key hits thatsurface of this plateand prevents the keyfrom going in too far.Photograph 2, showsthat plate which actsas the key stopattached to the backof the plug. A keyhas been insertedinto the plug and ifyou look closely, thetip of the key can beseen sticking outslightly from theopening in that plate.

B est style corescome in a

variety of lengths,although most of thecurrent production isin the six or sevenpin chamber variety.I have seen somemuch older coreswith four or five pinchambers. Because aBest style key isgauged near the tip,the standard lengthkeys (made now)can be used on anylength core regar-dless of how short orlong the core is.


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STANDARD KEY

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1. The BEST style key stop is onthe bottom of the key as opposedto the top on standard key blanks.

1. The key stop removed from the back of the plug.

2. With a key inserted, the tip of the key protrudesthrough the back of the key stop.

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Rekeying a Best StyleI-Core

A Best style interchangeable corecan be rekeyed numerous times. It isnot, however, rekeyed the same waythat most ordinary pin tumbler lockcylinders are.

Most standard pin tumbler lockcylinders are rekeyed by removing theplug retainer (from the back of thecylinder), and then using a tubeshaped plug follower to follow out theplug. After reassembly, a new keycombination will operate the lockcylinder. A Best style I-Core is notnormally designed to come apart. Byits construction, the plug is effectivelyriveted to the other components of thecore. Since the plug is not removed,the tumblers are normally unloaded orinstalled through the top pin chamberopenings of the IC lock’s shell.

With the notable exception of theFalcon clone of the BEST style cores,a Best style core uses caps that sealeach pin chamber individually. Tounload the pin chambers (for apreviously coded I-Core), the capsmust first be removed.

The Pin EjectorThe caps that seal the top of each

pin chamber are essentially a press fit.That means that you can’t merely turna Best style core upside down andexpect the caps, springs and tumblersto just fall out of the core.

To rekey a previously coded I-Core,you must apply force to dislodge thepin chamber caps. Photograph 3 ,shows a bottom view of a Best stylecore. This particular core is a Bestcompatible, but is actually an ArrowLock Co., I-Core.

You can seeseven holesalong the bottomsurface of thecore. These ho-les are in linewith the pinchamber holes,but they have amuch smallerdiameter thanthe .110” dimen-sion for thediameter of aBest Style pintumbler. That

indicates that the pin tumblers cannotslip through or fall out of the holes.These are pin ejector holes which areused to eject the cap, spring and pinsof each chamber. Just to the right ofthe I-Core is a pin ejector tool used toaccomplish the task.

Photograph 4, shows how the pinejector tool fits through a pin ejectorhole in the bottom of an I-Core, andeventually (when forced sufficiently)pushes all the way through the top ofthe pin chamber. If tumblers had been

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3. Bottom view of the lock shows the ejector pin holes.

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loaded in thatparticular pinchamber, the pine j e c t o r t o o lwould have firstmade contactwith the bottomtip of the bottompin. As the toolwas forced in-ward into thehole, the entirepin stack wouldbe pushed to-ward the top ofthe pin chamber.Because the capwould give someresistance tobeing pushed outfrom the top, thetumbler spring(which is locatedbetween the topof the pin stackand the capitself) would bec r u s h e d a sadditional forcew a s a p p l i e d .When sufficientforce was di-rected againstthe resisting cap,it would finallypop out from thetop of the pinchamber. Aftert h e c a p w a sforced out from the top of the pinchamber, the crushed spring and thevarious pin tumblers could also bedumped out of the chamber.

The Capping BlockThe capping procedure normally

requires a fixture to properly align thecaps to the individual pin chambers.Photograph 5, shows a capping blockthat will hold the I-Core in place whilethe caps are pressed in place at thetop of each chamber. On top of thefixture, you can see seven holes thatcoincide with the seven pin chambersin a Best style I-Core. This fixture canbe used with a seven pin core, but willalso work with cores that have six oreven fewer pin chambers. The cappingtool (or punch) is in my hand just tothe left of the capping block fixture.

An I-Core has been inserted intothe front opening of the capping blockfixture in photograph 6. After all thepins are loaded in each of the pin

chambers, the tumbler springs wouldthen be loaded. The caps for eachchamber would be dropped into theloading holes on the top of the fixture,and then the capping tool (punch)would be used to press the caps inplace. The length of the punch is justlong enough to press the cap justbelow the top surface of the core. Ifthe cap was pressed to far into the pinchamber, the tension of the tumblercould increase and make it moredifficult for insertion or removal ofkeys from the keyway. If the capwasn’t far enough in, it could stick outfrom the top of the core. That couldmake it difficult to slide the I-Core intoa compatible housing.

There are several other BEST stylemounting blocks and decapping

tools available. The one used here isjust one example. I suggest checkingwith your distributor or attending atrade show to compare the varioustypes available for the one that willbest suite your needs.


4. The ejector pin tool has been inserted through the pinchamber ejecting the pins, spring and cap.

5. The capping block fixture and capping tool used tocap the core.


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Variations of the BestStyle I-Core

The main reason for the existenceof the Best clones is to tap into anexisting market. For many years now,there have been I-Core locks ofdifferent designs made by other lockmanufacturers. When a new customeris introduced to I-Core locks for theirquick change capability and otheradvantages, the customer needs bothcores and housings to make the

system work.That means that(unless the pricedifference is verydramatic) anybrand of I-Corehas an equalshot. Where theBest style corehas the obviousedge, is when acustomer alreadyis using Bestbrand I-Coresand all the locksin the facilityalready haveBest style hou-sings.

If you sell a Best compatibleproduct like Arrow, Falcon, KABAPeaks, KSP or others, you have theadditional option of selling only cores.Since the housings are already inplace, the ultimate financial cost to thecustomer is reduced compared to anew system which requires not onlycores, but also housings and the laborfor installation. Because the intent iscompatibility, most other brands of

Best style cores are virtually identicalin every way, including assembly andservicing procedures.

F alcon makes a Best style core thatfollows most of the rules of Best

original products, with a relativelyminor alteration. Where virtually allother clones of Best also use caps onindividual pin chambers, Falconmakes an I-Core that uses a singlepiece spring cover that is long enoughto cover all the pin chambers together.When using that type of I-Core, youwould not use a standard cappingblock. Illustration 2, is of a cappingblock that is made by A-1 SecurityManufacturing Corp. This fixture hastwo different tops. One is for thestandard type with pin chamber caps,and the other is used for Falcon typespring covers.

While most companies that makeBest style cores and keys try tomanufacture most of Best’s keyways, anumber of them also have their ownunique keyways. In those cases, thecore would still maintain the Best pinstack and other specifications, but thekeyway would not be one that is beingmade and used by Best Lock Co.

6. The capping tool is just long enough to seat the capsin the top of the core.


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Patented Key ControlMost locksmiths are familiar with

the “unlawful to duplicate” warning onmost Best brand keys. Even the aftermarket key blank manufacturers oftenplace that same warning on their keys.As far as I have been able todetermine, there is no law that statesthat duplicating those particular keysis in any way illegal. It appears tomerely be a low budget attempt at keycontrol. They hope that the messageon the key will scare people fromtrying to get duplicate keys made. It’ssomewhat obvious that the tactic hasnot been extremely effective.

B e s t a n d m a n y o t h e r m a -nufacturers have been trying for yearsto obtain utility patents on their keysto effectively restrict unauthorized keyduplication. The problem with a utilitypatent is that it must deal with morethan just appearance. The patented

aspect of the key must be functional.Other brand (non Best style) I-Corelocks have had patent protected keys,but most of them used a larger figure8 profile for their cores. The largersize provided room to add extrafunctional parts and components. Thesmaller profile of the Best style corehas made it extremely difficult formany manufacturers to add functionalcomponents in such limited space.

U ntil recently, only one Bestcompatible core could boast

patented key control. That productwas the KABA Peaks interchangeablecore lock, shown in photograph 7. Theside view of the key, in photograph 8,shows the “Peaks” just past the keyshoulder and before the key cuts. ThePeaks operate a special tumbler at thevery front end of the core. Thattumbler can be seen at the top of thekeyway in photograph 9. If you look at

the side view in photograph 10, youwill see the narrow space at the frontof the core where that pin chamber islocated. Because of the functionaldesign, KABA was able to obtain autility patent for the “Peaks,” whichalso gave their keys patent protection.Anyone who makes a KABA Peakskey without authorization will be inviolation of the patent.

Best’s Legal BattleBest realized that the warning on

Best keys didn’t provide true keycontrol and like a number of othercompanies, they had their engineersworking on a patentable design fortheir keys. Just a few years ago, theywere issued patents on some newproducts. They proceeded tointroduce the patent protected key byBest, only to be rudely challenged byILCO. ILCO challenged the validity ofBest’s patent and proceeded tomanufacture key blanks that wouldwork with Best’s new patentedproduct line.

Best took ILCO to court, and quiterecently, ILCO ultimately prevailedwith most of their challenges to Best’sissued patents. The current status ofBest’s patented keys is still somewhatup in the air. Only time will tell howmuch, if any, of the patents will remainin force.

Medeco has recently introduced aBest compatible core that claimspatent protection for the purpose ofkey control. I have heard that anothercompany may be on the verge ofintroducing a Best compatible corewith patented key control. Many ofthese products have been a long timecoming, so believe it when you see it.


TOP FOR CAPPING:Falcon

TOP FOR CAPPING:Arrow, Best, Eagle

SHOULDERSFor use in vice

SET SCREWSFor better control

during capping; alsoretain tops when

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2. A capping block made by A-1 Security Manufacturing Corp.

7. A KABA Peaks I-Core lock. 8. The name Peaks refers to the peaked protrusion justpast the shoulder of the key.


Manufacturers References:

Best Lock Corp.:6165 E. 75th Street P.O. Box 50444,

Indianapolis, IN 46250. Phone: (317)849-2250

Arrow Architectural Hardware:10300 Foster Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11236.

Phone: (800) 221-6529

NT Falcon Lock:2650 Orbitor St., Brea, CA 92621-6265.Phone: (800) 266-4456

KABA Security Locks Inc.:Old Turnpike Rd., Southington, CT06489. Phone: (203) 621-3601

KSP:33 Hermon St., Worcester, MA 01610.Phone: (508) 798-3200

A-1 Security Manufacturing:3001 W. Moore St., Richmond, VA23230. Phone: (804) 359-9003

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9. The Peaks on the key operate a special tumbler at thefront of the core.

10. The added pin chamber located at the front of thecore allowed KABA to obtain a utility patent for thePeaks lock.

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2. The center section of the shroud does not have tobe removed as I did here, you can access the screwwith the rubber cover in place. This cut out is if thecar has a tilt wheel. If it did, a pull lever would be hererather than a rubber insert.

3. Remove the screws from the shroud and you canremove the top and bottom parts of the shroud.

1. In 1991 through 1995, the Ford Escort and the Mercury Tracer both usedthe Ford 10 cut codes and keys. In 1996, the Mercury Tracer changed. TheEscort, Aspire, and the Tracer are all built in Korea by Kia Motor Co.

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4. The bottom arrow on the right shows one of the rollpins which holds the key cylinder in the lock. You willneed to cut behind these pins and pry them out toremove the cylinder. The black arrow on the top rightand the white arrow on the top left show location oftwo phillips screws that must be removed if you areremoving the lock from the column. This car has twoair bags, do not work on this ignition lock without firstdisconnecting the battery.

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16. Remove the screw holding the inside door handleand the trim.

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17. Disconnect the linkage rod from the door handleand remove the handle and the trim., it is one unit.

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18. Remove the two screws from the arm rest shownby the black arrows. Now use your panel clip tool,white arrow, and pry the panel off down both sidesand the bottom.

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19. This is the plastic weather cover. Start at the topright corner and pull it back down the right side andacross the top.

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20. Shows there is a vertical locking rod and it is wideopen. I am using a Slim Jim to get on the rod and lift itup to open the door. There are several other tools thatcan be used to lift the rod, whatever is the easiest foryou.

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21. The top arrow shows a horse shoe clip holding thelock cylinder on the car. The bottom arrow shows thelinkage rod hooked to the back of the lock cylinder.Disconnect the linkage rod and pull the clip up, thecylinder will now come out the front.

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22. This is the lock cylinderremoved. There is a window in thebottom of the case and all thetumblers can be read through it tomake a key.

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23. Remove the “E” clip from theback and the tailpiece. Then removethe face cap from the front of thecylinder.

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26- The trunk lock cylinder is located in the center ofthe trunk lid.

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25. This plug does not have a side bar, it is doublesided with eight tumblers. The eight tumblers in thislock are the #3 through #10, it does not have the #1 &#2 which are in the ignition, therefore when making akey from this lock cylinder you will have to eitherimpression the #1 & #2 or progress them to have a keywhich will work all the lock cylinders on the car.

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24. The plug will now come out thefront.

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27. There is no trim cover on theinside of the trunk lid, it is wideopen and the lock cylinder is veryeasy to remove. There is a longhorse shoe clip holding the cylinderin, remove the clip.

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29. The trunk cylinder also has awindow in the bottom of the caseand it comes apart the same as thedoor cylinder.

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30. This plug is the same as thedoor plug. It is double sided and hasthe same eight tumblers #3 through#10.

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NOTE: The early 1996 FordEscort features the same locksand specification as the 1995locks. The late 1996 Escortwill feature the same locks asthe 1996 Mercury Tracer. Beaware of this mid-year changeon the Escort.

Code Series: 10100-12283

KEY BLANKS: Curtis: H65Ilco: X221, H65Silca: FO31RNumber Of Cuts: 10Number Of Depths: 5Starting Cut: .098Cut to Cut: .0825Spacing: 1-.098, 2-,181, 3-264, 4-.347, 5-.430, 6-.513, 7-.595, 8-.677, 9-.761, 10-.844Depths: 1-.315, 2-.299, 3-.283,4-.268, 5-.252HPC Code Card: CF68Curtis Cam: MZ5Curtis Carriage: MZ5AFramon: Block #5

28. Disconnect the linkage rodshown and the lock cylinder willcome out the front.

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L ast month I told you all aboutthe new features that

Securitron has built into its DK-26touch pad and CPU board that wasreleased late last year as areplacement to the DK-25P. I alsomentioned that it would be difficultto improve on what I alreadyconsidered a great product, butSecuritron managed to make theDK-25P take a technologicalback-seat to the DK-26.

The DK-26 installation that I’mgoing to show you consists of fivemain components - at least for theapplication that I field tested this unitin. Photograph 1, is comprised of theSecuritron Magnalock 62-24, a PB2Enon-illuminated exit switch, a PSP-24plug-in rectified transformer, the newclearly marked CPU board and a DK-26 touch pad with its distinctive threeLED’s, (Red, Orange and Green)across the top.

This unit, along with two auxiliaryexit switches, was installed in a largechurch that had a day-care center. TheDK-26 was placed on the main


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1. A collage of the Securitron products used for the day-care center. Included is a PSP 24 rectifiedtransformer, the new DK-26 Touch Pad used in the installation, part of the DK-26 CPU board, PB2E Exitswitch, and Securitron’s Model 62 Magnalock.

Part 2This monthwe completethe installation.

This monthwe completethe installation.

by Jake Jakubuwski


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entrance door to control trafficthrough that door by admittingchurch staff (who had their owncodes) and by requiring all others toring the door bell (incorporated into

the DK-26 Touch Pad) to gainadmittance.

When I install a Securitron DK-26,the first thing that I install is the

touch pad. To do that, I first cut anoblong hole in the door frame with myDremel tool (See photograph 2.) Thishole will allow for the differences incable placement from one touch pad toanother. Next, I drill a 1/2” holestraight through the door jamb to theinterior. Photograph 3, is the hole onthe interior of the jamb, as well as the

2. Oblong hole cut in door frameto accommodate touch pad cable.

3. The metal plate attached tojamb is the Wire Mold mountingplate. The hole to the left is to runthe touch pad cable through.

4. The sequence for mounting a Securitron DK-26 touch pad to frame.


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mounting plate for the Wire Moldhardware and junction boxes that I usewhen installing an access control unit.

F rom left to right in Photograph 4, isthe process for mounting the DK-

26 touch pad to the door jamb. Afterdrilling the hole through the jamb, Ilocate and install the top mountingscrew for the touch pad. I then feedthe cable trough the hole to theinterior of the jamb, after which I slipthe DK-26 over the top mountingscrew (which is concealed by thetouch pad.) Push the touch pad uptight against the jamb and secure itwith the bottom mounting screw(Securitron even supplies tamperresistant security screws for thispurpose.) Cover the screw with theDK-26 decal that can be seen belowthe touch pad.

Photograph 5 , is the touch padcable coming into the Wire Moldjunction box on the inside of the doorframe. The small wire to the right ofthe opening in the junction box is my“pull” wire that I will use to pull thecable and other wires that go from theswitch to the CPU board up into theceiling cavity where I have located myCPU box and power supply wires.

Photograph 6, is the primary exitswitch on the door jamb wired andready to go.


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Illustration 1. An N/O switch closing between “REF” and “REX” causestimed release of the door.

5. Wire mold junction box withtouch pad cable and pull wire isvisible.

6. PB2E exit switch wired andmounted to Wire Mold junctionbox.

7. The business end of the PB2E.



Aneat installation can be achievedwhen you use Wire Mold products

to hold your switches and conceal thewiring on this type of installation. WireMold products are available from mostelectrical supply houses and somehome centers.

Photograph 7, is the business end ofthe PB2E exit switch. Notice thatthere are terminals for Normally

Open, Normally Closed and Commonleads. Illustration 1, is how a PB2Eexit switch is wired in a “REX”(Request To Exit) function. As youcan see, a wire runs from theNormally Open terminal of the switchto the REX terminal of the CPU board,and a second wire runs from theCommon terminal of the switch to the“REF” terminal on the CPU Board.When the exit button is depressed,

the Magnalock is released for apredetermined period of time.

Since the possibility exists thateven on a fail-safe lock (unlockedwhen power is shut off) an electricalmalfunction could cause the REXfunction to malfunction. Securitronrecommends that you wire the PB2Ein a “double break manner for freeegress. Since the PB2E is a SPDT(Single Pole Double Throw) switch,Illustration 2, shows how to wire theswitch for this purpose. The NormallyOpen terminal of the switch is stillwired to the REX terminal of the CPUboard, but the Common terminal ofthe switch is now wired to the “DCIN” terminal of the CPU Board ratherthan the REF terminal, and theNormally Closed terminal of theswitch is also wired to the C1 terminalof the CPU board.

When the exit switch is activated,the Normally Closed contacts

open which releases the fail safe lock.At the same time, the Normally Opencontact directly activates the REXinput. This de-energizes the lockcontrol relay which releases the lock asecond time for the amount of timethat has been programmed into theCPU. Consequently, if the DK-26suffers a failure, the exit switch canstill release the lock for safety. Hey!It’s really not complicated. If this ol’boy can do it, anybody can. Besides, ifyou get into trouble, Securitron has agreat technical staff to help you. And,the call is toll-free.

The next step, for me anyway, is toinstall the 62 Magnalock on theheader of the door jamb, and the“Shoe Plate” on the door. Securitronprovides templates with each 62Magnalock that you install whichmakes the installation of the 62relatively simple. The hardest partabout mounting the Magnalockmanifests itself when you have to dealwith a concrete filled header, but onceyou have your holes placed the rest iseasy.

Illustration 3, is how the 62 mountsto the header with “blind nuts,” theshoe plate mounts to the door.Securitron supplies the mountinghardware necessary to place the 62 onthe door frame. Photograph 8, shows ablind nut in place and a spacer platethat was drilled and taped to accept a62 Magnalock. Securitron supplies atool to install the blind nuts.


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THIS WIRING DIAGRAM IS FOR A FAIL SAFE DOUBLE BREAKWIRING FOR FREE EGRESS WITH AN SPOT SWITCH

Illustration 2. This diagram is for double break wiring for free egress withan SPDT switch.



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The next thing to install is the CPUBoard which is simple enough. Just

mount the board where you want itand then wire everything - the touchpad, exit switches and power supply-into the CPU. Illustration 4, is anoverview of the CPU Board and in myopinion, shows where the DK-26 has itall over its predecessors. Note that thetouch pad wiring is no longer “Bluelead to terminal 26”, etc., but, “Violetto Violet”, etc. Sure makes it easier towire things up as far as I’m concerned.Also note that 24VAC comes into theappropriately marked terminals on theleft of the CPU and the 24VDC exitsbelow. Everything is clearly markedand the wiring directions are easyenough to understand.

Once you have everythinginstalled, wired, plugged in and all butbuttoned up, it is time to test the unit.The first thing I do after powering upthe unit is to see if the door is actuallylocked. With power supplied to theunit, the lock should be energized andsecuring the door closed. The nextstep is to see if the exit switch willrelease the door. If it does, then


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proceed to programming the lock. If itdoesn’t, then go back and check to seeif you have miss-wired something, or ifyou have inadvertently neglected tocouple a connection. After makingsure the lock and exit switch(es)activate and deactivate properly, go tothe programming portion of theinstallation.

S ince the DK-26 has much greatercapabilities then its predecessors,

the programming does take a little

longer then it did with the DK-20, 20+or 25P. The DK-26 is keypadprogrammable and the program I’moutlining here presumes that you havealready set the unit up with your ownProgram Code. (Securitron suppliescomplete, in-depth instructions forsetting the initial codes with each DK-26) What I outline here is how to addor delete up to 59 individual userscodes and is the programming featurethat you should teach the day-to-dayusers since they do not have to accessthe CPU to make any changes.1. Enter Program Code, followed bythe Bell Key and note rapid yellowflashing LED which indicates it is inthe program mode.2. To add a new user code, enter userprefix 01 through 59 followedimmediately by a 2 to 7 digit usercode. To delete a user, enter userprefix but DO NOT enter any othercode.3. End the entry by pushing the BellKey.4. Note two red LED flashes forconfirmation and note that the rapid

yellow LED flashing returns.5. Press Bell key to terminate programmode.6. Re-enter new user code and thedoor should open.Simple enough wasn’t it? As far as I’mconcerned, the DK-26 is about thesmartest and toughest digital accesscontrol device for single doors thatyou’ll find.If you have an unusual wiring situationrequiring remote or auxiliary exitswitches and you’re not sure how toproperly wire it all together, you cancall Securitron and explain yourapplication and Securitron will fax youa wiring diagram for your specificapplication. This is a great service,especially for those who do not holdan electronics degree, which is mostof us. For more information on the DK-26 orother Securitron products, contactyour favorite distributor or callSecuritron at 1-800-624-5625. Tell ‘em:“Jake sent me!”See y’all next month.

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Illustration 8. Holes drilled inheader to receive a model 62Magnalock. Hole left has an ablind nut installed. Hole on righthas been drilled and taped.


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A locksmith once told me that hedid not think there was much

money in messing with cam locks.However, I don’t agree. I think there istremendous opportunity for anylocksmith to make money in cam lockservicing as well as installation.

A bar manager customer of minerecently called and wanted lockschanged on eight cabinet drawers andhe wanted the same key for all eightlocks. Two of the existing cam lockshad a tubular key. The other six werekeyed alike and not designed to beserviced because the cam was rivitedto the plug.

The only logical thing to do in thissituation is sell the customer eightnew keyed-alike cam locks. I wouldalso take the opportunity to suggestkey retaining locks or high securitycam locks. This would greatlyenhance the profit margin for me aswell as increase the security for thecustomer. I would say this would befairly good money and just oneexample of how you can make moneyservicing cam locks.

There are a lot of cam locks inservice, some are wafer and some are

pin tumbler. (See photograph 1). Theyare used in mail boxes, chests, electricboxes, money boxes, wood cabinetsand file cabinets. Requests for serviceson the locks range from openings, keychanges, broken keys and lost keyreplacement.

The cam lock is quite easy toreplace. On the mail boxes, only a clipon the inside of the metal door holdsthe lock in place. A quick twist of thescrew driver removes the clip. Themetal door has a double D hole, it isformed this way so the lock can’t beturned in the hole. Most of the metaldoors with preexisting locks have thispre-formed hole.

Cam locks installed on woodendoors are installed by first drillingusually a 3/4” round hole. The lock isthen secured by installing a double Dspur washer that has prongs and alarge nut. (See photograph 2). Whenthe nut is tightened, the prongs on thedouble D spur washer dig into thewood and prevent the lock from beingturned in the hole.

On the inexpensive locks, the camis secured to the plug with a rivet andis not designed to be dismantled. It is

not advisable to drill the rivet todisassemble and service the lock. (Seephotograph 3). To make a new key forthis type lock, you could impression itor read the wafers.

The better quality cam locks have ascrew or nut which secures the cam tothe plug. This style can easily bedisassembled for servicing.

If you are doing a new installation,you will need to use the type of cam

suitable for the application. (Seephotograph 4) Three things areimportant on a new installation; thelength of the lock, the cam rotation,and the style of cam. On most wooddoors, a 3/4” hole is required, and adouble D spur washer is used to keepthe lock from turning. The length of


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1. Various styles of cam locks.


2. Two styles of double “D” spurwashers for wood door installation.

3. The first two cam lock tail piececams are secured by a screw. Theone on the right is secured by arivit.


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the cam is determined by the locationof the striker. This can be a ledge,frame, or divider that the cam wiil lockbehind. A striker plate can also beinstalled or a slot in the metal can bemade.

If you only occasionally install camlocks in metal doors, you willsomehow need to shape the hole in adouble D design (with two flats) toprevent lock rotation. One way ofaccomplishing this is by drilling thehole to the width of the two flat sidesof the lock case. You could thenproceed to hand file the hole into theshape of a double D.

Another option is to purchase adouble D punch from HPC. Thenumber for the punch is HDP-4,available through an HPC distributor.This punch was featured in the August1995 issue of the National Locksmith.

Photograph 5, is a dis-mantled wafercam lock. Note how the plug slips outof the case when the cam has beenremoved. This type of cam lock is easyto make a key for. Photograph 6 ,shows how the wafers extend abovethe plug when a blank key is inserted.To make a new key, marks are madeon the blank by pushing down on thewafers when the blank is inserted.The key is then filed at each cut untilthe wafers are even with the plug.

On the average, cam locks requirelittle investment to stock and onlyminimal skills to service. With thehuge number of applications for camlocks, there are lots of opportunities toupgrade, key alike, rekey and replaceexisting products. This can only meanmore profits for you.

To help you learn more about thedifferent types and styles of the camlocks, obtain catalogs and informationfrom your suppliers.

4. The various shapes and sizes of cams and retaining clips.

5. A dismantled cam lock.

6. Wafers extend above the plugshear line when a blank key isinserted.


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by Giles Kalvelage

We tested:

duplication speed.

key generations.

stylus wear.

vice/jaw clearance.

carriage travel.

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Key Machines:Testing Their

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Key Machines:Testing Their

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Key Machines: Testing Their Mettle!Once again we’re taking the equipment you use everyday

and putting it to the test. Every locksmith has at least a fewmachines taking up valuable bench space, and its importantthat the machinery you use is as accurate, fast and durableas possible.

No, we didn’t let Marc or Greg blow torch, freeze, bath inacid or drop any of these machines from the top of theEmpire State building. We also hid the keys to the fork lift.(After all, we had to return these key machines!) However,in this article you will see that we put a number of keymachines to speed and accuracy tests. Read on and see howthey performed.

Key Machine Styles:Key duplicating machines come in three styles,

manual duplicator, semi-automatic duplicator, andautomatic duplicator. Each style of duplicator hasits own qualities of general advantages anddisadvantages.Manual Duplicating Machines:

This type of machine requires the operatorto hold the carriage and key vises or jaws,against the cutter and guide dog/stylus andmanually glide the carriage to duplicate thekey. One of the most appealing aspects tothis type of machine is the cost. Generally,manual machines cost less than theircounter-parts. The other advantage to amanual machine is the ability to duplicateflat steel keys. A flat steel key cannot beduplicated by most semi-automatic orautomatic machines. Automatic Duplicating Machines:

This category of key duplicators aregenerally the most expensive, but itdoes the work for you. Insert a keyblank, press a button or flip a switchand the machine does the rest. Thedesign helps to prevent fingers frombeing inadvertently dipped into thecutter wheel and provides a constantforce against the copy dog/stylusand cutter wheel, eliminating forcevariances from multiple operators.The drawback to automaticduplicators is that these machineshave a tendency to duplicateslower than manual or semi-automatic duplicators. Semi-automatic DuplicatingMachines:

The semi-automaticduplication machine is anattempt to combine the best ofboth the manual and theautomatic machine. Mostsemi-automatic duplicatingmachines hold springtension on the carriageassembly to provide for aconstant force against thecopy dog/stylus and the

cutter wheel, regardless of the operator. The operator willthrow a lever which will cause the carriage to glide theoriginal key across the copy dog/stylus and the key blankacross the cutter wheel. The operator controls the speed,and usually the direction the carriage will travel from thelever. Test Procedures:

Because everyone has different needs, these tests areintended to give the reader a feel for which machine may besuitable for their own requirements. Key machines are listedin alphabetical order.

We tested for duplication speed, key generations, copydog/stylus wear on the original key, visual duplicationresults, vise/jaw clearance, carriage travel, and RediLine®

500 watt compatibility.Duplication Speed:

This was accomplished by duplicating five key blanks. Allduplicate keys were shoulder gauged using key guides orguide forks, depending on the machine. Brass key blankswere used in all tests. All duplicate keys must work the lockor the entire test was repeated without penalty. A Lorimortise cylinder with a Weiser keyway was used. Timingwas from the insertion of the first key blank through theremoval of the fifth key blank.Key Generations:

All machines and cutters tested met or exceeded ourexpectations. We took a factory cut 5-pin Schlage key, withan original brass Schlage 5 pin lock cylinder, and usedSchlage nickel silver 35-100-C key blanks for duplication.The key machines were factory calibrated or were tested foraccuracy using the normal adjustment procedures asdescribed by most machine manuals. Calibrations wereintended to get the most generations of keys possible. Keygenerations continued until a duplicated key did not workthe lock. When the duplicate key did not work the lock, thatkey was discarded and a new attempt at that generation wasmade. If the second try at that generation worked, the testcontinued. If it failed, the test was stopped noting the lastgeneration of the key which operated the lock. After the testwas completed, the machines were again tested forcalibration and the complete test was again performed. Thebest of the two performances are given.Copy dog/stylus wear:

A brass key blank was placed in the vise under the copydog/stylus. The semi-automatic lever for the carriage returnwas shifted back and forth across the blank about 3/4 thelength of the key blade 100 times. The 3/4 key blank lengthwas necessary to show photographically wear on the keyblank. Measurements were also taken of the blade todetermine wear.Vise/Jaw Clearance:

This is the approximate measurement from the right sideof the left vise/jaw to the left side of the right vise/jaw. Itsintent is to indicate how much room is available to insert akey or key blank.Carriage Travel:

This is the approximate distance that the copy dog/stylusand the cutter wheel can travel to cut a key.RediLineR 500 Watt Compatibility:

The machine was connected to a RediLineR 500 wattgenerator. Did the key machine work or not?

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Roll Out the MachinesESP 3000 Semi-Automatic: (Photograph 1.)This machine is the only one of the machines tested

which can also double as a purely manual machine. Withoptional cutter wheel, it can also be converted into a slottermachine by inverting the stylus (Photograph 2.) Its true

single angle cutter allowed for the best duplication of theGeneral Motors key. The gauge fork is permanentlyadjusted to within .001” spacing. Depth adjustments can bemade with the aid of an adjusting screw, after a set allenscrew has been loosened.

While this is the only machine we tested in which thecarriage did not lock at all, the machine cut well and traveledeasily during its cutting cycle. Every time a key is duplicated,the semi-automatic feature must be reset. The deburringbrush comes standard on this machine and a plastic coverenhances the beauty of the machine and makes for easycleaning.StatisticsDuplication Speed: 1 min. 57 sec.Key Generations: 10 (Photograph 3.)Visual Duplication Appearance: Very good. Excellent on GMkeys. Copy Dog/Stylus Wear: Impression marks but nomeasurable blade wear.Vise Clearance: 2.85 inches.Carriage Travel: 2.8 inches500 W. RediLine® Compatible: Yes, but needed a spin of thedeburring brush to start.Cutter Information:Angle: Single AngleDiameter: 2.25 inch.Material: Tungsten SteelNo. of Teeth: 90Motor RPM: 1725Machine Size: 15” D X 22”W X 11” H (Includes lever travel)List Price: $710.00

HPC 3333HQT Semi Automatic (Photograph 4.)The HPC 3333 is built on the 1200 Code Machine

chassis, however, the machine has been undergoing anevolution. It now sports HPC’s newly introduced 4-way jaws(Photograph 5.) The jaws have been stretched apartcompared to its double sided jaw predecessor toaccommodate larger keys, especially in the automotive field.While we conducted our tests using the factory installeddouble angle cutter CW-42HQT, HPC provides a CW-55K3Single Angle Kit, which provides a single sided copydog/stylus and cutter. With the double sided cutter, thismachine was the fastest duplicator we tested. It also was theonly machine we tested where the original key was placed inthe right vise instead of the left vise. Could this make it afaster machine for right handed users? The carriageautomatically locks when the carriage is positioned all of theway to the left. To release the carriage, push down on thecarriage knob and move the carriage lever to the right untilthe key blank reaches cutting position. Using the doubleangled cutter, start either from the left or the right of the keyblank.

The 3333 also provides for a tilting cutter head. Theappropriate cutter and jaw enables this machine to duplicateEmhart and Medeco high security keys.

This machine used a movable and adjustable key gaugefork. Tip keys were gauged by the use of clips placed in thevises. Depth adjustments could be made with the use of amicro adjustment wheel over the copy dog/stylus. StatisticsDuplication Speed: 1 min. 1 sec.Key Generations: 20 (Photograph 6)


1. The ESP 3000 was the easiest to use with depthkeys.

2. The ESP 3000 stylus can be converted to a slotterstylus. A very nice feature.

3. 10 key generations were accomplished on the ESP3000.


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4. The HPC 3333HQT was the fastest duplicatortested.

5. The HPC 3333HQT features 4-way vice jaws.

6. The second best key generation score was turned inby the HPC 3333HQT with a total of 20.


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Visual Duplication Appearance: Excellent, except on GMkeys due to the double angled cutter. Should use CW-55K3single angle cutter kit for optimum appearance on GM keys.Copy Dog/Stylus Wear: Impression marks but nomeasurable blade wear.Vise Clearance: 2.2 inches.Carriage Travel: 1.575 inches.500 W. RediLine® Compatible: Yes.Cutter Information:Angle: Double side.Diameter: 2.375 inches.

Material: High Speed Tool Steel.No of Teeth: 90.Motor RPM: 1700Machine Size: 13”D X 17.5”W X 11”H (includeslever/carriage travel)List Price: $999.00

Rytan 100 Semi-Automatic (Photograph 7.)This machine was a fun and easy machine to use. Our

sample included the optional deburring brush and a keygauge protector which protects the stylus side gauge fromcrashing into the stylus, thus throwing the machine out ofadjustment. Like many machines, the cutter side stylus isnot immune from the cutter wheel. Also included was theoptional cutter shield, this however, did not fit on ourmachine. Other accessories include a lamp kit and a slotterkit for flat steel key duplication. The jaws are double sided,but not like commonly seen. The jaw grips from the bottom.On a new machine, it may be necessary to loosen the jaws bymoving them up and down a few times by the vise knob. Alarge top jaw clamp knob holds the upper jaw in position.Loosening the top jaw clamp releases the top jaw forchanging from side A to side B, and no washers or bearingsfall on the floor or under the counter (Photograph 8.) Depthadjustment can be made with the use of a knurledadjustment knob, similar to the one on the HPC 3333.Spacing adjustment is made by moving the cutterhorizontally on the shaft. Finally, tip gauged keys and tip slotkeys are gauged by a truly versatile gauge fork. Kudos forthis design! Of the machines tested, this is the easiest toload. Lastly, although it won’t happen too often, this machinehas the easiest cutter wheel to change. There is a shaftbrake on the front of the machine - but out of the way ofnormal operation, - which will lock the shaft while looseningthe cutter wheel. Very easy to use.

The instruction manual is an education for the locksmithand is “locksmith friendly”. It explains why the machine wasmade the way it is and offers solutions to some inherentproblems. Our biggest concern is the wear of the originalkey on the stylus. Page 16 of the manual recommendsduplicating no more than five or ten keys per original key. StatisticsDuplication Speed: 1 in. 28 sec.Key Generations: 14 (Photograph 9.)Visual Duplication Appearance: Excellent. GM keys weregood. Copy Dog/Stylus Wear: Loss of .006” due to heavy carriagespring.Vise Clearance: 3.8 inches.Carriage Travel: 1.9 inches.500 W. RediLineR Compatible: Yes.Cutter Information:Angle: Single angle.Diameter: 3.15 inches.Material: CPM Type 2 M3No. of Teeth: 100Motor RPM: 935Machine Size: 14”D X 24”W X 9.5” H (including levers andbrush)List Price: $1199.00

Silca Bravo Semi-Automatic (Photograph 10.)The carriage lever is the hardest of the tested machines

to move horizontally, and the spring tension against thestylus and cutter wheel is the heaviest. That’s the worst


7. The Rytan 100 was the easiest to gauge keys andhad easy vice jaw conversions.

8. The vice jaws easily converted on the Rytan 100 andno bearings or washers fell out when converting.

9. A total of 14 key generations were accomplishedwith the Rytan 100.


thing I can say about this machine however. Great specialfeatures abound. The 4-way jaws grip the key without lettinggo. A lighted switch identifies when there is power to themachine. The machine automatically powers off the cutterwheel when the carriage is locked. The carriageautomatically locks when tilted back. The gauge fork will notengage unless the carriage is locked. The power will notstart the cutter wheel unless the carriage is unlocked. Thecarriage is adjusted so that it cannot cut into the jaws(Photograph 11.) This is the safest machine tested, not onlyfor the operator, but for the machine itself! One nearly has tointentionally put their finger in the cutter wheel while

pressing the deburring brush power button to injurethemselves.

Of all the machines tested, this machine produced thehighest number of key generations.

The machine includes a micro depth adjustment which islabeled in thousandths of an inch increments, making it easyto adjust the machine for worn keys. About the only optionalaccessories that are not included is a lamp and an upgradedcutter.

Included with the machine are replacement fuses. Thesafety features mentioned above utilize micro-switches and

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10. The Silca Bravo was the safest of all the machinesto use while also producing the most key generations.

11. The carriage of the Silca Bravo was the hardest tomove but it also incorporated more safety features.


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an electronic board. These micro boards are all enclosed in atight well built housing which surround most of the movingparts as well. StatisticsDuplication Speed: 1 min. 30 sec.Key Generations: 21 (Photograph 12.)Visual Duplication Appearance: Excellent. GM keys weregood. Copy Dog/Stylus Wear: Loss .0015” due to heavy carriagespring.Vise Clearance: 3.25 inches.Carriage Travel: 1.85 inches.500 W. RediLine® Compatible: Yes.

Cutter Information:Angle: Single angleDiameter: 3.15 inches.Material: High Speed SteelNo. of Teeth: 110Motor RPM: 900Machine Size: 18”D X 21”W X10” H (including lever)List Price: $1385.00And the Winner Is...

They’re all winners! Each machine has its owncharacteristics, features, advantages and price range. One issure to fit you needs.

The ESP 3000, is the easiest to use with depth keys andproduced the best looking duplicate for General Motorskeys.

The HPC 3333, is the fastest duplicator with thesmallest footprint and ranked second in the most keygeneration category.

The Rytan 100, is the easiest to gauge keys, had easyvice jaw conversions and included the friendliest usermanual.

The Silca Bravo, is the safest to use and will produce themost key generations.

For more information on these manufacturers contact: ESP - 1-800-537-6121HPC - 847-671-6280Rytan - 1-800-447-9826Silca - 216-487-5454


12. The winner in the key generation tests was theSilca Bravo with a total of 21.


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Schwab Safe.


Gardall Safe Corp., ispleased to announce the introductionof our new BDF series of Gun Safes.This series is the highest rated 1200degree Fahrenheit gun safe availabletoday. We incorporate over fifty yearsof commercial safe manufacturing todesign the BDF series. Theseproducts use three layers of 5/8”material to protect the body of thesafe. In addition we have lined thedoor with two layers for addedprotection. This series comes in either12 or 26 Gun configurations. Inaddition they now weigh 725 lbs.,making it the heaviest gun safe in it’sclass.

The DECOY Safe Co.,manufactures an all-steel safe coveredwith selected solid hardwoods so thatit matches the furniture in thecustomer’s home. Each safe featuresmultiple independent Medeco locks,fireliner, light, dehumidifier and made-to-order interior. Featured woods areBlack Walnut, Cherry, Mahogany,Teak and Oak. Available in 10 GA or1/4” safe body.

The STEALTH is DSC’s newestintroduction. Presently available in thepopular 60 x 30 x 25 size, theSTEALTH features a 7 gauge body,1/4” door, 14 active bolts, standardfireliner, a fully covered velvet interior

convertible from 15, 20 to 30 longguns and a weight of 820 lbs.

Cobalt Manufacturing ,Inc., offers fire resistant gun safeswith standard features that include:Laser cut 1/4” door and front facewith a 10 gauge body. Triple-wall fireinsulating material (1-1/8”) withdeluxe, fully carpeted interiors haveeasy access gun racks. Sixteen, ormore, chromed locking bolts operatedby a true anti-drive mechanism plus amassive hard plate and two relockers,are why Cobalt has been U.L. listedfor tool attack since 1992. Polishedbrass plated handle and top read keylocking dial accent the base clear coat

With more an more statespassing “Concealed Weapons”laws - Texas being the latest -

the demand for firearmprotection is increasing. The

following is a sampling of someof the products available to fill

the need.

Gardall Safe Corp.Circle Number 316 on Rapid Reply Card

DECOY Safe Co.Circle Number 317 on Rapid Reply Card

CobaltManufacturing, Inc.

Circle Number 318 on Rapid Reply Card


automotive quality paint. A lifetimewarranty and replacement guaranteeround out the Cobalt standardfeatures. Sold only through dealersand distributors.

Advantage SecurityProducts, has taken note that theConcealed Weapons Law is a reality!Now that 27 states have implementedthis law, men & women are applyingfor licenses and more and more gunsare hitting the streets...legally,thankfully. Advantage SecurityProducts is proud to introduce theAdvantage Gun Locker. Manufacturedin Texas, this quarter inch steel bodyis molded square tubing, seamless forthe utmost security. The door is halfinch steel with an internal hinge andyour choice of key pad, single or dualkey lock, or combination lock. TheAdvantage Gun Locker is lined toprotect the contents. Protect yourself,your family, and that valuable weaponfrom theft and misuse.

The Winchester Safe,tradition is setting new standards forexcellence by being the only gun safethat stands up to UnderwritersLaboratories testing for both burglaryand fire resistance. “When wedesigned the Tradition, we wantedsomething no other gun safe couldclaim — UL labels for both fire andburglary,” says Dennis Lindsey,spokesman for the Meilink Safe Co.,

the licensee for Winchester™ Safes.“Not only did we accomplish our goal,but we are the only gun safemanufacturer to reach thisachievement with a true, premiumgun safe.”

The Winchester W Tradition—which is Winchester’s top-of-the linegun safe—carries both the UL Class350 One-Hour Fire Rating and UL GunSafe Burglary Label. UL is consideredthe benchmark for unbiased producttesting because it is an independentlaboratory that tests solely in theinterest of public safety.

National Security SafeCo., offers two types of firelineravailable to our customers, bothfeature a heat activated door seal

which expands to seal the door tightlyblocking out heat and smoke. First,every model, regardless of size orprice, comes with a triple wallfireliner. Our triple wall fireliner hasbeen tested and certified to providesuperior protection over othermanufacturers top-of-the lineproducts. At the conclusion of thetesting period, our triple wall firelinermaintained an average insidetemperature of 266 degrees, over 80degrees below the test fail point! Evenmore impressive is our optionalInferno Series fireliner, whichproduced an average internaltemperature of 153 degrees!

As the manufacturer, we recognizethe importance of making an educateddecision. While other manufacturersmake claims of being the best, they donot provide the documentation to backit up. National Security does notexpect you to merely take our wordfor it, so we provide a copy of ourdocumentation in every brochurealong with a graph of our test results,so everybody can see.

This year, National Security has setthe standard as the benchmark forsecurity and fire protection, offering atriple-wall fireliner in every safe webuild or our optional Inferno Serieswhich provides our best protectionavailable.

Advantage SecurityProducts


Winchester SafeCircle Number 319 on Rapid Reply Card

National Security Safe Co.Circle Number 323 on Rapid Reply Card

Fort KnoxSecurity Products


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Fort Knox SecurityProducts, has enhanced its safeline with several new models andfeatures. Starting with the YeagerSeries, we have increased thethickness of the Reinforced SteelLiner to a 10 gauge steel. This makethe inside steel liner as thick as mostsafes outer body. Accompanied withthe 3/16 outer wall, it gives the steelthickness of the Yeager walls over5/16 of an inch. The total wallthickness with Fire Protection is inexcess of 1-5/16 inches. ThisReinforced Steel Liner is also availableas an option on the rest of the FortKnox line. Our famous GuardianSeries has always been the best dollar

value insecurity. In1996 we haveadded up to 9additionallocking boltsto bring thetotal up to 20bolts. Alsoavailable for1996 is theDeluxePackage. Thisoption givesthe Guardian

a 3/16 inch body and a 3/8 inch door.Our Defender is a new seriesaltogether, offering affordabilitywithout compromising security. Wehave taken the popular ProtectorSeries and eliminated some of thefrills such as a high gloss paint andthe brass plated handle & dial. Thisgives you a UL Listed safe with all thesecurity features that have made FortKnox “America’s Best” together with ahandsome appearance.

GunVault, gunsafes feature apatented keyless lock operated bytouch, even in darkness. The user mayselect from 26,000 access codes.Fingers are guided to the touchpad byraised Braille like dots. The code isentered and the door springs open.Should the user forget his code, akeylock is provided. The MiniVaultmeasures 12” x 8” x 5” and tapers to3.5”. The MultiVault measures 14” x

10” x 8” and tapers to 6.25”. GunVaultsafes feature 16 gauge steel and caneven be mounted upside-down. Thesafes are lined with foam. GunVaultgunsafes use eight AA batteries.

Cannon Safe Co., offers arange of fire resistant gun safes whichhave undergone many changes for 96’which are sure to be a hit. Just someof the new features are:* U.L listed* Full length hidden hinge ( nocavities on fire proofing)* Spring loaded detent boltwork* Certified fire protection* High gloss finishes* Super door* Easy out interiors

Also available from cannon arecustom safes, vault doors, and powdermag safes.

Liberty SafesCircle Number 326 on Rapid Reply Card

Palmer Security ProductsCircle Number 330 on Rapid Reply Card

GunVaultCircle Number 327 on Rapid Reply Card

Buddy ProductsCircle Number 321 on Rapid Reply Card

Cannon Safe Co.Circle Number 328 on Rapid Reply Card

Mul-T-Lock USA, Inc.Circle Number 329 on Rapid Reply Card


Buddy Products,manufactures a wall vault(#3103-6) which is a heavyduty steel plate constructionthroughout, making the WallVault by Buddy Products amust-have for all valuables!Featuring 14 gauge steel in thestorage compartment and 11gauge door and face, this wallvault is virtually burglarproof!Foam lined interior and shelfprotects jewelry and valuablesfrom nicks and scratches. AMedeco cam lock secures thedoor. The unit has a 9-7/8” x 6-1/2” opening, 14 3/8”W x 3-3/4”D x 81/2”H compartment. Made in USA ofrecycled steel.

The Mul-T-Lock USA ,Inc., “Gun Safe,” is a key operatedmini safe which can hold a fewhandguns, but certainly not a rifle.However, being the manufacturer ofhigh-security locks and doors, we canoffer a gun collector a real “walk-insafe.” Simply by installing a Mul-T-Lock steel security door with a four-way deadbolt on the entrance of alinen closet, you get a big andexcellent safe room for storage ofguns and/or other valuable

possessions. To increase the level ofprotection, and profit of the locksmithwe suggest the locksmith laminate thecloset wall with a steel sheet.

Palmer SecurityProducts, features a model 5000compact gun safe whichaccommodates two average sizehandguns and features a Simplex lock.The pull out drawer provides quickaccess to your handgun. A mountingframe is also available facilitatingquick, easy lock down or removal ofthe safe. Our line of safes are perfectfor concealed carry permit holderslooking for a way to secure their

handguns in a vehicle. (Weight18 lbs., Dim 12” X 8-3/4” X 3-3/8”.)

Liberty Safes, are nowUL Listed for security andOmega certified for fireprotection. Safes sell fast dueto beautiful aesthetics, internalhinge, and wide selection ofmodels, colors, options andaccessories. Save on Freightwith 13 shipping locations.Best of all, dealers like thehigh profit margins, quickdelivery and factory support.

Perma-Vault Safe Corp.,is introducing a new hand gun safe,The “Pistol Locker.” This unit featuresa heavy steel construction with arugged, oven baked stippled blackfinish. Pre drilled holes on the bottompermits bolting in a closet, under abed, etc. The Pistol Locker iscushioned with two foam inserts, topand bottom. A convenient carryhandle is placed on the top. The unit isequipped with a tubular security camlock and two keys. It was introducedinto the market-place to aid in theprevention of hand gun accidents.

Perma-Vault Safe Corp.Circle Number 325 on Rapid Reply Card

May 1996 • 69


SRi and Tech Train Productions arethe automotive specialists - your best

source for automotive tools,manuals, and videos.

The Von Duprin Chexit, is a heavy-duty delayed exit device suitable

for high traffic areas. When armed,depressing the touchbar sounds anaudible alarm and starts a 15 secondcountdown during which the devicetouchbar is locked. After the 15second delay is over, the device willrelease allowing the door to open.Other products offer an alarm thatsounds when the door is open, but in asetting such as a large departmentstore, this rarely gives store securitypersonnel time to respond before theculprit is through the door. Since theChexit prevents the thief from exitingfor 15 seconds, there is a muchgreater chance that he will be caught.

The Chexit is composed of a 98/99series touchbar device with asolenoid, microswitch, electroniccontrol module and alarm sounder.The solenoid physically prevents thelatchbolt from retracting until thepreset time-delay has expired. Theelectronic control module contains themain arming switch along with thevarious components required tocontrol all functions of the device.

There are two external componentsthat are required to complete the

installation of this device. The first,and most important, is a power supplyunit. You must use Von Duprin’spower supply. Use of any other powersupply will void the warranty. For asingle door application, use the MPB840 (See photograph 1.) The MPB 842will power two units. (Note: VonDuprin is in the process of introducingupdated power boosters to replacethese units; the MPB 840 is beingreplaced by the MPB 671, and theMPB 842 is being replaced by theMPB 672.)

The second requirement is ameans of bringing power into thedoor. The product recommended byVon Duprin is the EPT-1024 (See

photograph 2.) An external powertransfer cord, or a power transferhinge may be used in place of this.However, there is good reason to use


1. The Model MPB 840 power supply.

REQUIRED COMPONENTS

2. The EPT-1024 power transfer hinge.

THE VON DUPRIN CX99(Chexit Device)

While other products offer an alarmthat sounds when the door is open,

the Chexit incorporates a delayed egress as well.bySTEVE GEBBIA


the EPT-1024. It is simply the mostreliable, easiest way to provide thepower transfer required for thisdevice. It is also extremely durableand highly resistant to vandalism.When properly installed, it will last formany years on even the highest trafficdoors.

The Chexit can easily be connectedto several optional external

components (See figure 1.) Thisallows you to customize yourinstallation to fit a wide variety ofneeds. These include an externalhorn, a card reader or other accesscontrol device, a door position switch,a latchbolt monitor switch, and anexternal key switch (to allow remotearming / disarming of the device).

The most basic application consistsof the Chexit device, power supply,

power transfer,and connection tothe building firealarm system.Life-Safety codesrequire that, inevent of fire, allexit doors allowfree and im-mediate egress.The logic circuitin the Chexitdevice will allowthis to occur.When a signal isreceived from thefire alarm system,the Chexit by-passes normaloperation andoperates as atraditional exitdevice.

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

TOFIRE ALARM

WIRING

JUNCTION

BOX

MPB 840

REQUIRED

HORN (OPTIONAL)

CARD READEROR OTHERACCESSCONTROL

(OPTIONAL)

MONITOR STRIKE(OPTIONAL)CHEXIT DEVICE

10 WIRE HARNESS

(PROVIDED WITH CHEXIT)

DOOR POSITIONSWITCH (OPTIONAL)

EPT-1024

120 VAC

Figure 1. Optional external components that can beconnected to the Chexit.

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The first step in installing theChexit is to prepare the door for

the device. The procedure for this isthe same as for a standard, non-electronic 98 or 99 series exit device.The only variation is the addition of ahole for routing the wire harness intothe device. This hole is located in thehinge side end cap mounting bracket(See photograph 3). Drill all holes formounting the device, but do not installthe device to the door yet.

Now you can locate and install thepower transfer. This is best done afterthe door has been drilled. If the powertransfer is located too high or too lowon the door - in relation to the wiringaccess hole - you will not have enoughslack in your wires to make yourconnections easily. By installing thetransfer unit after the door has beenprepared you can choose a mountinglocation (for the power transfer) thatwill allow you enough slack in yourwires to make the connections.

Now that the power transfer hasbeen installed, go ahead and installthe exit device to the door. Make sureto thread the wiring harness throughthe hole in the end cap bracket. Checkthe device for proper mechanicaloperation. Since the Chexit is fail-safe,it will operate as a standard exit devicewhen no power is present.

I f you have not already done so, nowis a good time to pull the wires for

your external components. Thefollowing wire sizes are reco-mmended. As with any electricalinstallation, longer wire runs requirelarger wire sizes. Remember, you maynot be using all of these components,so you may not need all of the wireslisted.

V on Duprin includes twoinstruction booklets with the

Chexit. The first is for installing thedevice to the door. The second is forall the wiring requirements, layout,and termination’s. This electricalinstruction booklet is laid outextremely well. It walks you throughthe electrical termination’s in an easyto follow, step by step process (Seefigure 2). Each step handles one set ofconnections. This allows you toconcentrate on that particularconnection without being snowedunder with information about theother options. Although thesetermination’s can get complex, theseinstructions make it as easy to followas wiring an electric strike, it justtakes a little longer!

When installing any electrical orelectro-mechanical hardware, it isrecommended that the connection toAC input voltage be the final one


+ 24

GND

SCFA

DPS

EICM+

CM-C

ND

WHITE

ORANGE

POWER TRANSFER CHEXITCONNECTOR

FIRE ALARM

DOOR POSITION SENSOR

DOOR POSITION SWITCH CONNECTION

+ 24

GND

SCFA

DPS

EICM+

CM-C

ND

WHITE

GREEN


FIRE ALARM

CARD READEROR KEY SWITCH

EXTERNAL INHIBIT CONNECTION

+ 24

GND

SCFA

DPS

EICM+

CM-C

ND

BLUE


24 VDCHORN

+ 24GND

–

+

EXTERNAL ALARM CONNECTION

BROWN

MPB-840

Figure 2. A sample from theelectrical instruction booklet.

3. Wire harness attached to the Chexit device.

From 120 VAC source to MPB 840: (3) 14 gauge wires(positive, negative, and ground.)From MPB 840 to EPT 1024: (2) 14 gauge wires.From EPT 1024 to Fire Alarm System: (2) 18-22 gauge wiresFrom EPT 1024 to Door Position Switch: (2) 18-22 gauge wiresFrom EPT 1024 to Monitor Strike: (2) 18-22 gauge wiresFrom EPT 1024 to Card Reader: (2) 18-22 gauge wiresFrom EPT 1024 to External Horn: (2) 18-22 gauge wiresFrom EPT 1024 to 2nd Chexit Device(when using gang-release option) (2) 18-22 gauge wires

TERMINATION


PUTTING IT ALLTOGETHER

WIRING REQUIREMENTS


made. Make all your low voltageconnections (and double check them)before making your connection to AC.This final connection should be madebetween the MPB 840 and an always-live AC circuit.

Be sure to check your localbuilding and electrical codes, in manyareas a licensed electrician must makethe final termination to AC power.Additionally, many municipalities havetheir own special requirements forelectrical work. The city of Chicago,for example, requires that all electricalwiring - regardless of voltage - becontained within conduit.

PowerWithin the MPB 840 power supply,

there are two terminal blocks - TB 1and TB 2. The terminals on TB 1, arenumbered 1, 2, and 3. The terminalson TB 2, are numbered 4 through 9.For this device, you will be usingterminals 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 only.

Terminals 1, 2, and 3 (TB 1) are forthe AC input voltage connections (hot,neutral, and ground). Terminals 4 and5, provide power from the MPB 840 tothe Chexit device.

Power TransferConnect the wires from the power

transfer to the Chexit cable. If you areusing an EPT 1024 as the transferdevice, simply follow the color codingand attach each wire to its match.Connect red to red, black to black, etc.If you are using any other product totransfer power to the device, consultthe wiring diagram in the instructionbooklet to determine which wires willbe utilized for your installation.

The following chart shows thefunction of each wire of the tenconductor harness:

The following is a list of theconnections from the EPT 1024 to thevarious options: At this point, you are ready to start thefinal assembly.

P hotograph 4 , shows the coverplate, bezel, control module, and a

1-1/4” mortise cylinder (cylinder notincluded.) To assemble, first slide thecover plate onto the control modulemaking sure to orient it properly (Seephotograph 5.) Now install the

cylinder, making sure that the redbezel is between the cylinder and thecover plate and seats fully into therecess in the cover plate. The end ofthe module without the cylindershould be closest to the end of thedevice, and the bottom of the lock’skeyway should be toward the solenoid(See photograph 6.) Test the cylinderto make sure that the cylinder canactivate the module’s switch withoutbinding.

Remove the end cap and bracketfrom the device. Support the device sothat it is not left with only the activecase to support it. Slide the cover plateassembly into the device about twoinches and then stop.

At this point, pass the orange two-conductor cable from the touchbarswitch under the control module andplug it into its connector on the end ofthe module. Next, locate the threeconductor cable attached to the

Wire Function NotesRed + 24 VDC Power to device MBP 840 or MPB 842 requiredBlack Power Supply GroundWhite Signal Common 24VDC to provide power

for optionsYellow Fire Alarm Input 0 VDC = Fire 24VDC = No FireOrange Door Position Switch 0 VDC = Door Open

24VDC = Door ClosedGreen External Inhibit Input 0 VDC = Chexit Inhibited

24VDC = Chexit ActiveGray Communication line Used for gang release optionViolet Communication line Used for gang release optionBlue Common for external Relay contacts can handle

alarm relay contact 1 amp DC @ 24 voltsBrown Normally Open contact Contact closes when there

for external alarm is an alarm

These wires Connect to this Notes:at EPT 1024: device:Red & Black MPB 840, terminals 4 & 5White & Fire Alarm Contact must be closed whenYellow there is No Fire signalWhite & Door Position Switch. If not used, connect theOrange Orange wire to the

White wire.White & External Inhibit - allows If not used, connect theGreen a card reader or other Green wire to the

device to bypass normal White wire.operation of Chexit andallow immediate, non-alar-med egress (or ingress.)

Blue & External Horn or Alarm. If horn or other deviceBrown requires power (most

devices will), you may tappower from the Red andBlack wires.

Gray & Gang Release option Connect Gray & Violet wiresViolet allows several Chexit’s to matching wires from next

to release simultaneous- Chexit device.ly if only one is put intoalarm. Up to 32 devicescan be ganged togetherin this manner.


THE COVER PLATEASSEMBLY




control module, pass it under themodule, and plug it into the connectorfrom the solenoid (See photograph 7.)Now, making sure that the power tothe MPB 840 is off, connect the ten-conductor harness to the connector onthe circuit board (See photograph 8.)

Carefully slide the cover plate allthe way in, taking up the slack in thesolenoid and switch wires as you go. Ifthe cover plate doesn’t slide in easily,stop and check for pinched wires andproper assembly of the cover plate.

Connect your AC input power andyou are ready to test for properoperation.


4. The Chexit internal control module, cover plate bezeland mortise cylinder.

5. Cover plate being positioned on the control module.

6. The solenoid and wire connections. 7. Wire connections between the controlmodule and solenoid.

8. Ten-conductor harness attached to the control module circuit board.



The Chexit has a built-in test modefor checking the operation of the logiccontroller and the connection ofexternal devices. It also has a suicidemode. If the logic controller detects aproblem, it will blow the fuse in theMPB 840 to prevent damage to theelectronics module. In this case, thedevice will operate as though it were atraditional exit device.

To test the Chexit, slide the controlmodule partially out of the device, butleave all connections intact. On thelower circuit board are eight DIPswitches. Push switch #7 to the ONposition. (these switches can be seen inphotograph 5). Turn the key to ON.This will start the following sequence:

1. The red light will go on for twoseconds.

2. The internal horn will sound fortwo seconds.

3. The external horn or alarm willsound for two seconds.

4. The solenoid will pull in for twoseconds.

At this point, the light and the hornshould both be OFF. If so, the deviceis functioning properly. You are nowfinished with the self-test. Turn switch#7 and turn the key back to OFF toexit test mode.

Slide the end cap bracket back intothe device and secure it to the door.Install the end cap and you arefinished.

Considering the complexity of thedevice, the installation is not thatchallenging. The components havebeen logically designed to simplifyboth the physical installation and theelectrical termination. The electricalinstructions save you time and grief bygiving you an overview of electricalrequirements and termination, thenwalk you through the terminationprocess one step at a time.

The next time you have call for adelayed-egress exit device, think ofthe Chexit from Von Duprin. Youwon’t regret it.

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TESTING ANDTROUBLESHOOTING

CONCLUSION


ASP Coversthe World ofAuto Locks


INDUSTRY INTERVIEW…

This months interview is with Dera DeRoche, owner andpresident of Alarm Monitoring Services, Inc.

How long have you been in the security field?Long enough to be able to say “remember when...?”

It’s been fifteen years. Alarm Monitoring Services beganin 1980.

Can you describe a little of the historyon how you came into this field?

In 1980, my husband, who was analarm installer, approached me withthe idea of starting a 24-hour alarmmonitoring business. That same yearwe went into business together.Because we didn’t have the capital tohire any employees, he and I coveredthe phones ourselves. I worked from 7a.m. to 7 p.m. and he worked from 7p.m. to 7 a.m. That continued for thefirst year and a half and eventually webegan hiring other employees.

In 1983 we separated. By May of1986, my husband and I came to termson a professional and personal leveland I decided I wanted to buy him out.

I couldn’t take out a loan becausethe company didn’t have any credit.My only option was to scrimp and saveeverything I could. Unbelievably, Icame up with the exact amount of thedown payment - not a penny more, nota penny less! Now that the companywas truly mine, I was determined to make this businesswork. Since 1986, I’ve increased my client list from 2,600to more than 15,000.

What has been the most enjoyable aspect of working inthis industry?

I’m a people person. I enjoy meeting and talking withpeople, listening to their thoughts and helping them. Aspresident of what I like to call a dealer-sensitive centralstation, I’m in a position to affect someone’s life and seethem succeed in their business.

What has been the most challenging aspect of working inthis industry?

Getting dealers to use new technology has been a realchallenge. We’re all in some way hesitant or afraid of

change. But we’ve got to take those first steps if we aregoing to grow our businesses and step into the future.Alarm Monitoring Services doesn’t compete with dealersand even offers free 24-hour technical advice so it’s reallynot hard keeping up with the technology or new productsat all.

What changes have you seen taking place in yourindustry? Why?

Probably the biggest change is inthe growth of the industry. Alarmdealers are more professional andprogressive today. They are no longerworking out of their cars but have up-to-date offices, many complete with faxmachines and computers. Licensingrequirements and the abundance oftraining and training materials almostdemand professionalism.

Another change is in thetechnological advances of theequipment. We’ve all seen this evenaround our houses in everyday itemslike TV’s, microwaves and CD players.Alarm equipment may be moreefficient today, but I think we’ve gottenahead of ourselves.

What directions do you think thisindustry is taking? Why?

The one word that best describesthe direction of this industry isintegration. That’s the future.Technology continues to advancetoward that goal. It’s not just alarmdealers, it’s the whole electronics

industry. What will emerge may be called systemsintegration. Whatever it will eventually be called, systemsintegration will encompass home automation, alarmsystems, access control, home theater, central vacuumsand much more. The time of an installer just doingalarms will fade.

How do you think these changes have affected thelocksmith?

Locksmiths are in the same position as alarm dealers.Both have to move forward in the direction of the current.Locksmiths have an added incentive to enter the alarmindustry. Who is in a better position to talk to customersabout their home and business security needs than theman they’ve called to change their locks? They alreadyhave a customer base and the opportunity for profits is

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Dera Deroche, Owner andPresident of Alarman MonitoringServices , Inc.

Dealer Connection, Inc.

In a continuing effort to enhanceservice to it’s customers now offerstwo additional payment options withVisa and Master Card. Tom

McHugh, V.P. of sales, stated, “Thisservice has been added in response toDealer requests.”

Dedicated Micros

A leading provider of advancedsurveillance equipment and thedeveloper of the first CCTV videomultiplexer, today announced it hasestablished DM University, a formaltraining program for dealers,distributors and installers both at itsU.S. headquarters and at majoruniversities in New York and Florida.

Folger Adam Ownership

An agreement has been signedbetween the owners of Folger AdamCompany and it’s two subsidiaries,The William Bayley Company andStewart Decatur Security Systems,Inc., and a subsidiary of WilliamsHoldings PLC, an English publiclyheld company, for Williams Holdingssubsidiary to purchase the assets of allthree companies.

Williams Holdings subsidiary willpurchase the assets out of thebankruptcy process that Folger AdamCompany filed. It is anticipated thetransaction will be consummated bymid-March. The Williams operation ofthe deal is subject to certainconditions, including bankruptcycourt approval.

Williams Holdings is a multi-billiondollar, multi-national corporationfocused on owning manufacturing

companies that service the world-widebuilding products and fire protectionmarkets. About 50% of the company’srevenue is generated here in theUnited States. The acquisition ofFolger Adam Company would fill aniche in the World Security Divisionof Williams with such companies asYale Security and Corbin Russwin.The new company name will beFolger Adam Security Inc.

Intellikey Controls Access to

High-Tech Bill Gates Computer

Center

Bill Gates, chairman and chiefexecutive officer of Microsoft Corp.,officially opened to the public a newcomputer science building named inhis honor at Stanford University. Thebuilding, a showcase of technology,was opened using Intellikey, theworld’s most intelligent access controlsystem, made by the Intellikey Corp.of Melbourne. “Intellikey is proud tohave been chosen as thecomputerized access control systemfor the Gates Building, not onlybecause of the many contributionsMr. Gates has made, but because ofwhat the building represents for the

advancement of future technologies,”said Frank N. Tsamoutales, vicepresident of marketing for Intellikey.

STRATTEC Moves Closer To

Locksmiths, Distributors

Fred Kosloske is STRATTEC’s newmanager of after-market sales andservice. He will manage sales to thelocksmithing industry and automakerservice parts markets. He also will beresponsible for all training sessionsand trade shows.

New to the STRATTEC staff is TomSeroogy, known to most everyone inthe industry as the past managingeditor of The National Locksmithmagazine. Seroogy is also credited forco-authoring a popular GM servicemanual, “The National LocksmithGuide to Steering Column Service.”

At STRATTEC, Seroogy becomesafter-market service product manager.He’ll work with Kosloske to meet theneeds of locksmiths and distributorsthroughout the country. He brings thelatest in automotive lock technology tolocksmiths through the many tradeshows and seminars he’ll attendacross the country.

enormous. By installing a systemwith monitoring, locksmiths could bereceiving recurring monthly revenue.Since they are already providingsome type of access control, the jumpis not far fetched. Alarm MonitoringServices provides a free brochure onhow a locksmith can get started inthe alarm industry. We’ve made it aseasy as possible.

What changes do you see necessaryif the locksmith is to be successful inthe future?

Just like everyone else, thelocksmith needs to stop being afraidof taking the first step. I don’t believelocksmiths or alarm dealers will existin the future in the same way that wethink of them today. Our industries

are fading into the past just like drive-in theaters and blacksmiths. Therewon’t be specialists anymore.Progress has taken over and thesituation has reversed itself. It usedto be that the best advice was to pickand direct your talents in onedirection. Not anymore.

What do you feel the future holds forthe locksmith and his role in security?

Entering the alarm industry is notas difficult as it sounds. As I’vementioned before, the help isavailable and the opportunitiesabound. Of course, another optionwould be for the locksmith to joinforces with an alarm dealer. Bothbring years of knowledge andexperience with them.

How do you think the locksmith canbest serve his customers?

I can’t emphasize this enough. Alocksmith can best serve hiscustomers by providing alarmsystems and taking steps towardintegrated services. His customersalready know and trust him. Mostcustomers would rather stay withsomeone they know rather thansearch out someone new. Byproviding integrated services, thelocksmith would save his customers,time money and possibly headaches.

Any additional comments?Systems integration is the future

and Alarm Monitoring Services is theplace for locksmiths to be.

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DIEBOLDMODEL: 177-75 (1977-1981)

DESCRIPTION: Four wheel, key changeable combination safe lock. Regular change. The changing index is 5.2 numbers to the right of the opening index.

RATINGS: UL Group 2

FACTORYCOMBINATION: 5XL to 50, 1XR to stop.

OPENINGPROCEDURES: WHEN SET TO A 4 NUMBER COMBINATION:

a. 5XR to 10b. 4XL to 20c. 3XR to 30d. 2XL to 40e. 1XR to stop

TO LOCK: Turn dial left 5 times.

FORBIDDEN ZONE: 90 to 10

CHANGING WITH THE SAFE DOOR OPEN…

PROCEDURE: a. Dial the existing combination to the changing index(steps a through d under "Opening Procedures").

b. Insert change key and turn it left 1/2 turn.c. Dial new combination to the changing index

(steps a through d under "Opening Procedures").d. Turn change key right 1/2 turn and remove it.e. Test combination at opening index (steps a through e under

"Opening Procedures").

TOOLS NEEDED: Diebold #03-002223-0-00-0 change key.

NOTES: Known as the rotary combination lock. This lock is very similar to the 180-55, but with an additional wheel and without the manipulation resistance. Very uncommon.

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E ver wonder who the largest lock companies are in theU.S.? It’s very interesting, but not surprising. In the top

five are: Kwikset, Master Lock, Schlage Lock Co., Yale, andthe number one spot goes to Securitas, (ASSA) with over“One Billion” dollars in annual sales. The sad news is that thelocksmith industry is still a very small percentage of theiroverall income. However, without the other markets theyserve we would probably have to pay $600.00 for a door lock.

T he National Locksmith magazine has joined SecurityResources as a seminar co-sponsor. I understand they

have wanted to get into education in a bigger way, so we willall benefit from this. Marc, Steve and I will be meeting onfuture plans and programs. No doubt the beneficiary fromthis will be you, the locksmith.

I would like to ask all of the association newsletter editorsto send me a copy of their issues. This is the best way for

me to keep up with each. Just mail them to me at SecurityResources, Inc., PO Box 15532, Pensacola, FL 32514. If youhave any questions call me at (904) 476-2799.

T alked to Bill Silver of Silver Sales in Dallas. I’m happy toreport that he will continue on the seminar trail with us.

Of course, his wife Judee will be joining him. She does all thework anyway, and is a lot better looking.

W e recently had a great show in Ft. Lauderdale for anew association - The East Coast Locksmiths

Association. It’s always a pleasure to help the newassociations get started, and from all indications this will be agood one, too. We had over 200 in attendance, and moststayed till the end. If you’re in the southern Florida area andhaven’t found an association home yet, try East CoastLocksmith Association. Call Steve LaRosa for moreinformation. (954) 929-5250

M y phone is starting to ring again for technicalinformation. I don’t always have the answer, but can

get it, or tell you who to call. Here are some of the latestquestions I’ve had.

Q. There’s a new lock out from England called the Clartin.Can you give me some information on it?A. I only know of one “Clartin”, and its a fiber optic inspectionlight. A good one, too. It’s not from England, but Australia.Q. I have a very old padlock with the #364 stamped on it.What do I have?A. You already said what you have... a very old padlock. Itsprobably a Yale lock made in the early 30’s. The shackle isautomatically locked when put into the closed position. Q. I have a GMC Truck with a code N436. Don’t seem to haveany information. Can you help?A. Yes. This is the same series as the “D” & “E” series usedon American motors. Everything’s the same except the prefixchange. I have started my code clinic again because of themany requests from associations so watch for me when theReed/Young seminars are in your area.


Yours For Better Security,

Bill Reed

Reed ReportScatter Shooting while wondering

whatever happened to . . . Mike Miller

May 4 Norfolk, VAMay 11 Dallas, TXJune 1 Colo. Sprs., COJune 8 Baltimore, MDJune 22 Detroit, MIJuly 6,7 Moses Lake, WA

Aug. 18 Okla. City, OKAug. 31 Salt Lake City, UTSept. 5 Philadelphia, PASept. 15 Syracuse, NYOct. 30,31 San Diego, CANov. 1,2 San Diego, CA

If you'd like to attend a Bill Reed seminar, co-sponsored by The National Locksmith, choose from the following. For more info,

contact Bill directly at (904) 476-2799.

“Looks like another cold dayahead,” Don said, peering at our

outdoor thermometer mounted on theden window. Shivering, he pitchedanother log on the fire and reached forhis mug of steaming coffee.

A late January Arctic cold front hadcome blustering through the area theday before, plummeting temperatureswell below freezing, an unusualoccurrence in our part of the country.“You’d better dress warmly for thestore, today,” Don advised me.

“I’ll be all right as soon as I getinside,” I said.

“No you won’t. We don’t have anyheat, down there.”

“You’re kidding.”“Nope. The heater quit on us

yesterday afternoon. The unitprobably had frozen up. I’m sure it’llbe that way until our landlord can getsomebody down there to fix it.”

Sure enough, when I arrived at thestore the temperature seemed almostas low inside as out. The guys, stilldressed in their jackets and caps,huddled around a small electric spaceheater in the back. They were talkingsoftly, as if hoarding the warmth oftheir words.

I settled into my morning routine ofoffice work. Right off, I learned ittakes a special talent to type or inputcomputer information in fleece-linedgloves. Even punching in telephonenumbers can be a problem, but only ifyou care who it is you’re calling.When I placed a pen into my fleece-lined gloved hand, I began to developa whole new respect for Dr. Zhivago.Then the first service call came in.

“Okay,” I called to the guys, “I needa volunteer to go out to the collegeand open a locked vehicle.”

“How much colder can it be outsidethan in here?” Bob* asked, slappinghis body with his arms in an attemptto improve circulation.

“Better to be moving around outthere than to be standing hereshivering,” Luke* decided. “I’ll takeit.”

“Where’s Harry when we needhim?” Bob asked. He’s from up North,where it really gets cold. A day likethis shouldn’t bother him at all.

“Harry won’t be in today. He’sdown with the flu,” I replied. “I guessit’s up to us Texans to muddlethrough, somehow.”

“Figures.”

“W ell, I’m out of here,” Lukeannounced, taking the work

order from my gloved hand. “Be glad we’re not up in the

panhandle,” Bob called after him, “Ihear it was minus four up there, lastnight.”

“That’s nothing,” Luke shoutedback over his shoulder, “Minnesotahad minus thirty-three.”

His parting remark brought backmemories. “I remember one winternight when Don and I were living inAmarillo,” I murmured. “I had been toa class and was heading home aroundten o’clock. As I came out of thebuilding and walked toward my car,the north wind hit me straight on. Itwas one of those teeth-jarring blaststhat cut right through you, down-filledparka and all.”

“How far did you have to walk?”Bob asked.

“Not far. Thirty yards or so. Thebad part was, once I reached the car Icouldn’t get my key into the door lock.It was completely frozen over. It tooksome nice guy with a cigarette lighterabout twenty minutes to thaw it out forme.”

“Sure!”“No joke,” I said. “According to the

weatherman it was minus 65 degreesthat night, with the chill factor.”

Don poked his head around thecorner. “Are you telling tales aboutwinter in Amarillo again?”

“I tell you what, that night was thecoldest I ever plan to be exposed to,” Iadmitted.

“I don’t guess I realized it got thatcold in Amarillo,” Bob said.

“The saying is, there’s nothingbetween Amarillo and the North Poleexcept a barbed-wire fence, and it’sdown, about half the time,” I replied.

Don laughed. “I’ll bet you don’tremember the first time I ever tried toget into a locked Volvo, but I sure do.


bySara

Probasco“Cool-Hand Luke”

“I really love mobile locksmithing... I really love mobile locksmithing...”

Two hours I spent on that openparking lot in the middle of a SouthPlains blizzard,” Don said. “Now, thatwas cold. Made me wonder if that guywas right who said the only peoplewho would choose to be locksmithsdidn’t have both oars in the water.”

“I’ve done a little cold-weather work,myself,” Bob chimed in. You really

know it’s cold when you spray deicerinto a frozen lock and nothing thaws.”

“You think that’s cold, have I evertold you about the time when...?”

That launched them into their ownversion of “Can You Top This”.

Before they wound down, Luke wasback from his service call with asatisfied grin on his face.

“From your expression, I gathereverything went well,” I said.

“Sure. No problem.” Then Lukegrinned again. “I whipped out the oldopening tool and performed mymagic. The guy was mostappreciative.” He rubbed his handstogether in front of the heater andsmiled again.

“So, what’s with the Cheshire Catact?” Bob asked. “Did he give you a tipor something?”

“Like I told you, he was impressedwith how fast I got his car open.”

After a little coaxing from Bob,Luke finally told us the rest of thestory.

After completing the job, thecustomer turned to Luke and said,“That funny little metal rod is realcool, man.”

“Yea, especially on a day like this,”Luke had replied.

“No, I mean it” the customerreiterated, “somebody oughta make asmall version of one of those thingsthat I could carry in my pocket, in caseI ever need to get myself into my caragain.”

“They do,” Luke had replied as hepresented the bill and pulled on hisgloves. “It’s called a key.”

*Names have beenchanged to protect

the innocent.

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Harloc’s Repositioning ABoon To Locksmiths

The modern residential locksetindustry was established in theimmediate post-World War II era inthe United States when many oftoday’s major lockset companies wereborn and rose to prominence.However, within the last 10 years, thelockset industry has undergonesignificant change with the onset ofthe big box retailers. Companieswhich grew up with the locksmith andbuilding industries have experiencedmergers, acquisitions and a revolutionin the distribution of products to thepublic. Large retailers have becometheir most important customers, oftento the detriment of locksmiths andbuilders, the traditional backbone ofthe industry.

While this provides somejustification for many hardwaremanufacturer’s reliance on the HomeCenter business, Harloc, Inc., based inTaylorsville, Kentucky, recognizes theresult is neglect and frustration formany customers and conflicts with thebig retailers who often offer many ofthe same products at a significantlydiscounted price. Harloc, founded in1948, has thus repositioned itself togive locksmiths an alternative.

As part of Harloc’s new strategicpath, the 1996 ALOA Show will markthe debut of Harloc’s complete line ofnew and re-engineered products to thelocksmith trade. The product lineincludes: residential and lightcommercial knobs, levers, handlesetsand deadbolts.

“We have reassessed the needs oflocksmiths and are committing ourresources to providing the kind of

quality product and customer servicethat the locksmith industry needs butnow rarely receives,” states Harlocpresident Jeff Kates, who joinedHarloc from Kwikset in 1994. “Thepublic won’t find our products atHome Depot, Lowe’s or Builder’sSquare. What they will find however,are our quality products offered tothem at a good price throughprofessional locksmiths, builders andremodelers. We feel that this helps toremove some of the downward pricepressure you find when selling otherproducts, which are commonlyavailable at a variety of retail stores.”

Harloc’s complete new and re-engineered product line includes:

Terra Series: All Terra Seriesproducts incorporate a new chassisdesign with concealed holding screwsand solid brass cylinder assemblies.

Cascade Series: The CascadeSeries incorporates larger roses,stronger torque springs, and Harloc’sexclusive Uni-Latch system for simpleinstallation in doors.

Empire Series: The EmpireSeries knobsets incorporate heavyduty cylinder construction, a steel

cylindrical construction, a steelcylindrical case, and adjustableoutside rose for use on various doorthickness.

Fortitude Series: The FortitudeSeries levers are ideal for meetingAmerican with Disabilities Act (ADA)requirements in industrial,commercial or residential applications.

800 Series Deadbolts: Harloc’s800 Series deadbolts are the perfectcompanion for the Terra Series knobsand levers, offering excellent strengthand reliability in a standard dutydeadbolt.

900 Series Deadbolts: Availablein a variety of functions and finishes,the Harloc 900 Series deadboltscomplement the Harloc CascadeSeries knobs and levers.

Summit Series Handlesets:Elegant designs and qualityconstruction in two handlesets thatalso feature a balanced torque springfor ease of operation and squarespindle assemble to make installationsimple on either right or left handdoors.

Homestead Series Handlesets:Harloc’s Homestead Series handlesetsprovide reliable operation, easyinstallation, the best clear coat finishin the business and the unmistakablefeel of solid brass new home buyerswill appreciate.

All Harloc products offer keycompatibility with both Kwikset andSchlage products and are backed by acommitment to customer satisfactionand a Limited Lifetime Warranty onboth function and finish.

Harloc’s parent, TESA based inSpain, is the world’s fourth largestresidential lockset manufacturer.TESA operates several manufacturingplants worldwide with facilities inSpain and Mexico, as well as theHarloc plant in Taylorsville, Kentucky,800/542-7562 (phone), 502/477-8831(fax).

TTHHRRU U TTHHE KE KEEYYHHOOLELEA Peek at

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ATTENTION MANUFACTURERSAND DISTRIBUTORS: Would you likeyour company and products to beprofiled in Thru The Keyhole ? Please callManaging Editor, Greg Mango at (708) 837-2044.


Jeff Kates, President of Harloc, Inc.

Send in yourtips and win.

HOW TOENTERSimply send inyour tip abouthow to do anyaspect oflocksmithing.Certainly, youhave a favorite way of doing thingsthat you'd like to share with otherlocksmiths. Write your tip down andsend it to: Jake Jakubuwski,Technitips Editor, The NationalLocksmith, 1533 BurgundyParkway, Streamwood, IL 60107 orsend your tips via E-mail to the E-mail address posted in the upperright hand corner of this page. Soget busy and send in your tipstoday. You may win cash ormerchandise. At the end of the year,we choose winners for many majorprizes. Wouldn't you like to be aprizewinner in 1996? Enter today!It's easier than you think.

BEST TIP OF THE MONTHIf your tip is chosen as the best tipof the month, not only do you winthe All-Lock A-6200 Auto ServiceKit, but you also automaticallyqualify to win one of the manyexcellent year end prizes!

EVERY TIP PUBLISHED WINSYes, every tip published wins aprize. If your tip is printed, you'll win$25 in Locksmith Bucks. You canuse these bucks to purchase anybooks or merchandise from TheNational Locksmith. Plus, be readyfor Jake's Grab Bag prizes!Remember, everyone wins. (Pleaseremember to include your completemailing address - we cannot mailprizes to P.O. Boxes.)

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America Online: NATL LOCKUse the above address if you are on AOL.

Internet: [email protected] the Internet address if you are not on AOL.

Shazaam!Marc made an appeal through

the ‘Net’ and E-Mail for Technitips,and the tips rolled in! It does makemy job a great deal easier when youguys really get busy and send meyour tricks and ideas. Of course,that kind of response isn’t going tohurt the tipsters any either whenthey receive their prizes if I printthe tip they sent in. Notice that Isaid prizes - as in more than oneprize. The reason for my using theplural form is: For every tip that Iprint, that tipster gets severalprizes!

However, quite a few E-mailtipsters forgot to send me a physicalor delivery address. Unfortunatelywe do not have a way to deliverprizes over the net yet. Until thetechnology is implemented to allowfor cyber delivery, even you E-Mailtipsters are going to need to includea delivery address that UPS or SnailMail can deliver to.

If your E-Mailed tip doesn’tinclude that all important address, Ican’t print the tip no matter howgood it is. As a result, I’ve got awhole folder full of good, printabletips that I can’t use. And, that’s areal shame since it means thatsomeone won’t get the prize theydeserve for sending me a good tipthat I’d like to share with all thereaders. So, folks, keep them cards,

letters and E-Mail tips coming, butremember to include your shippingaddress. O.K.? Now, here’s a tipfrom me to you. The NationalLocksmith Magazine along with thehelp of generous sponsors thatcontribute prizes, is giving awaymore prizes every month then everbefore in the history of theTechnitip Column. When you figurein the fabulous year-end prizes thatare given away each year, themonetary value of those prizes getson up into some really seriousbucks. In fact, I’d reckon that I’mgiving away tens of thousands ofdollars in stuff each year. Whyshoot, I give away nearly $4,000 ayear in Locksmith Bucks alone!

When you then figure in the keymachines, code books, drill motors,locksmith tools, service kits,merchandise certificates, trainingvideos, keyblanks, cross-referencebooks, safe deposit locks and all theother good stuff (including my owngrab bag prizes, which are alsocontributed by distributors,manufacturers and others.) thedollar value of those prizes kindagets mind-boggling’.

So, what’s my tip? Each andevery one of you have a chance tolatch onto some monthly prizes andqualify to be a potential year-endprize winner! All you have to do is


American Lock And Supply Winner:Lexus Tricked

My first adventure in Lexus Land,went like this:

The car was locked and the keyswere in the trunk. After unlocking thecar, the alarm went off and - as I foundout - the electrical system shuts downleaving the trunk release buttoninoperable until the system is reset.

My first thought was to remove thebattery cable and reattach it. That ideadidn’t work. After considering myoptions for a moment or two, I

wondered if by removing the wafersfrom the door lock and then turningthe lock with a key blank, I could“trick” the system into believing thatthe door had been unlocked by a keyand allow me to use the trunk releasebutton to open the trunk.

However, when I removed the doorpanel, I realized that all I had to dowas remove the electrical switch fromthe back of the door lock and thenturn the actuator with a pair of needlenose pliers.

The on-board computer thought akey had been used which allowed meto depress the truck release buttonand open the truck for my customer.

I have since found that some trunkrelease buttons may be pushed in and“locked”. You can still activate thetrunk release mechanism by loweringthe panel under the dash. The lockworks like a push-button desk lockand all you need to do is locate theretainer allowing the lock to pop out tothe unlocked position.

Rebecka Caster,E-Mail

[Editor’s Note: I have receivedseveral tips regarding keys locked in thetrunk of a Lexus. Rebecka’s was the firstdetailing her particular method. Infuture columns, I will print otherexamples of Lexus trunk lock by-passtechniques as long as they are notrepetitive.]

All Lock Winner:Three Point Progression

Progressing two unknown cuts tocomplete a key is usually a piece ofcake for most locksmiths. However,many locksmiths find it difficult toprogress three unknown cuts, aswould be the case if you where to usethe glove box lock to originate a firstkey for certain models of Mitsubishi,Hyundai and some others.

The easiest way to progress threeunknown cuts is to have a preparedprogression chart.

The following is a generic chart fora three space, four depth progressionsituation that might be encounteredon many foreign and some domesticautomobiles, light trucks andmotorcycles.

The asterisk(*) indicates cuts thatyou can avoid making if the MAC’s isonly a two or does not allow a one cutnext to a four cut. You can eliminateeven more combinations when yourlast known depth is a one or a four.


send me in an idea, tip or trickthat I can use. I use it - you win!Is that simple, or is that simple?

Don’t be concerned aboutwhether the tip is “Good enough”or if it seems too “Easy” or thatmaybe you think someone elsemight already have thought of itand sent it in. Write it down, sendit in and if I can use it, I will! Sowhat’re y’all waiting for? Like thesaying’ for Nike goes: “Just DoIt!” Y’all heah me, now?



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At the most you will need twelvekeys to obtain a working first key withthis three cut progression chart.However, my experience has shownthat mathematically only four keys willbe necessary 50% of the time.

Mike Spencer,E-Mail

HPC Pistol Pick Winner:Two Is Better Than One

Here’s a tried and true tip that Icame up with several years ago forextracting broken keys from foreigncar ignitions, doors and trucks.

Use two spiral key extractors.Screw them down the milling groovesof each side of the broken key. Oncethe extractors are in tight enough tograb the key but not so tight that youcan’t pull them out of the lock, twistthe two extractors together (like atwist tie on a bread bag). You can onlytwist one time but that is usually morethen enough.

Not only does this “twisted” ideacause the extractors to grip the keymore firmly, it also moves any wafersout of the way that might impede theremoval of the broken key piece. On atrunk or door lock, I use a diamondrake tool to hold the dust cover open.By inserting it in the bottom of thekeyway and turning it so it lays flat, itdoe the job nicely.

Dominick AtanasioE-Mail

Sargent &Greenleaf Winner:Paper Transfer

To avoid unnecessary internaldamage, some safes are best drilledaway from their drop-in point whichmakes it necessary - using normalprocedures - to transfer numbers afterdrilling the safe. Here’s a simple wayto transfer gates (not numbers) to thedrop-in point.

First mark the position of thedrip-in above the dial ring with a felttip pen or scribe. After using whatevermethod you would customarily use toaccess the wheel pack, do thefollowing:

Cut out a small disk of heavy paperor cardboard (See illustration 1.) Cuta hole in the center and attach it to thespindle in such a manner that it willrotate with the spindle.

Use a pair of small Vise-Grip pliersor an emergency dial to turn thespindle.

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A Three Cut Progression Chart1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Key

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Using direct sighting, an otoscope,borescope or flashlight, align the firstgate with the scope hole that youdrilled in the safe (it doesn’t matterwhat the number is). When you bringthe first gate into alignment with thehole, make a Roman Numeral “I” onthe disk.

Bring the next gate in alignmentwith the scope hole and make theRoman numeral “II” at that point onthe disk. Repeat the process with thethird (or fourth) gate and mark it “III”or “IV” as necessary.

With all the gates “marked” on thedisk over the spindle, all you have todo is “dial” the gates to the drop-inusing the same dialing proceduresyou would use if you were actuallydialing a numerical combination,except in this case you are dialinggates directly to the drop-in.

After dialing to the drop-in(depending on the type safe you areworking on) just retract the bolt orturn the handle and open the safe.

R. W. Staples, CMLWashington

[Editor’s Note: The foregoing tipjust goes to prove that there is “always away”. For those of you that do not wantto spend the time making your owntransfer tool, Lockmasters recentlystarted marketing a neat little set oftransfer tools called the “GallianTransfer Tool”. The set consists of fourvery thin plastic disks with small setscrews to hold them to the spindle. Byaligning each set screw with the gate,the set screws become your “numbers”.After “marking” all the gates, simplytransfer each set screw - in sequence - tothe drop-in point. The set was developedby my friend Tom Gallian and, as Isaid, is marketed by Lockmasters for

about $15. In a future issue of TheNational Locksmith, I’ll show youGallian’s Transfer Tool in action alongwith some truly amazing drill bits.Don’t dare miss it - y’all heah?]

100 Silca Keyblanks Winner:All Plugged Up

While at a nursing home rekeyingsome Yale 8 cylinders, I must havedozed off while rekeying the secondcylinder because I inserted the plug inthe shell backwards. I quickly wokeup after I had turned the plug andallowed the top pins to spring intoplace!

The location of the pin chambersare such that the #2 chamber in theplug lined up with the #6 chamber inthe housing, the #3 with the # 5, andso on. The #1 chamber in the plug didnot align with any of the chambers inthe shell and the pin in that chamberwould not lift but a few thousandths ofan inch!

Since a working key could not beinserted into the keyway (because ofthe #1 chamber) I could not shim pickthe plug to the shear line.

My solution was to duplicate themaster key on another blank which I

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modified by cutting off the bow of thatkey and filed the #1 cut down lowenough to pass the #1 chamber. Then,I inserted the modified key into theplug from the rear and pushed it inuntil it was positioned properly tocreate a shear line. I turned the plugwith a small screwdriver and removedit in the customary manner.

After re-inserting the plug properlyin the shell, I checked its operationand, since I do a lot of work for thisfacility, decided to put my “special”master key in a safe place just in case Idecided to take another nap whiledoing a future rekey!

Raiford Ball, PhD, CRLE-Mail

[Editor’s Note: Raiford’s tip willwork. I know from experience since I’vegone to sleep “at the switch” a couple oftimes myself. Just for the benefit of thosewho might not have a solidunderstanding of master keyingprinciples, Raiford’s tip works best whenthe master bitting consists of all bottompins or when the cylinder is notmastered. Otherwise, when makingyour emergency key, you would have toconsider the pinning of each chamberand develop - by code - a key that wouldwork in “reverse” for chambers2-3-4-5-6. For example: If the secondchamber was a number three depth andthe third chamber was a number sixdepth (and so on) you could code cut akey to those depths and turn the plug ifyour key passed the #1 pin. It wouldtake a little calculating but you coulddevelop a “key” out with too muchtrouble. Or, you could pull a compatiblecylinder out of your “spare parts box”.]

Major Manufacturing WinnerSaving The Shoulder

Code cutting single sided GM keyson my Belsaw 200 presented problemsfor me since, depending on the depth,the first cut would often destroy theshoulder of the key.

I solved this problem by making aset of depth keys for that frustratingfirst cut. I made these keys by usingfactory cut keys as patterns (you onlyneed five keys for the five depths) andduplicating that first cut.

Now, when I have a problem key, Isimply use the appropriate depth keyand make the first cut on a duplicatingmachine and generate the rest of thecode cuts in the usual manner on my200.

Lewis C. Elkin,Texas

Sieveking E-Z Pull GM Wheel PullerWinnerA Ceiling Organizer

I have found a solution to theproblem of where to store openingtools so they would be accessiblewhen you need them and not tangledand stuck together like a mound ofcold spaghetti. The first thing Ilearned was never to put those toolsinside of anything! I tried the PVCpipe and various types of caseswithout any luck. After trying nearlyeverything including a shadow board(but where do you put that?) I think Ihit upon the simplest solution.

My van has a hardboard ceiling. Idecided that I would try mounting thetools there. The problem was what touse to hold them securely in place andyet allow me to quickly grab the righttool when I needed it.

What I did was to punch holes inthe ceiling and use the little whiteplastic wall board anchors (the blue“lag” type or Molly type won’t work).The small ones cost about .31¢ eachand take a #6 screw which I used toattach a small Bull Dog clip.

The trick is to use the natural curveof the van’s ceiling to keep the toolfirmly in place. I installed the clip tohold the tool at its center point. Sincethe length of the tool requires me to“push” the tool into the clip with theends of the tool resting against theceiling, the resulting “bow” of the toolkeeps it firmly in place.

True, it required a certain amountof experimenting and “jiggling” to geteverything in place just where Iwanted it, but now each tool isinstalled above my heard, out of theway and easily accessible when I needit.

Chuck Michael,Texas

Prolock PK-15 Pick set WinnerSave Those Bottle Caps

Here’s an easy-to-make device thatI find helpful whenever working on alock where I need to keep the springsand pins in order. This simple devicestores and keeps the top pins andsprings from any cylinder separateand accessible.

Use contact cement (or epoxy) tofasten five or six soda bottle capstogether in an arrangement like yousee in illustration 2. After gluing orepoxying the caps, you can hold themin position by using a rubber bandwrapped around the outside of thegroup of caps.

By gluing or epoxying a piece offine grit sandpaper or rubber to thetops, you can prevent the device fromsliding around on the work bench. Bynumbering the tops from one to six,you’ll know at a glance where each setof pins go.

Eddie Bolden,Illinois

Sieveking Auto Keyblank ReferenceWinnerBypass The Roll-Tops

After spending too much time andwasting too many key blanks trying toopen a very old roll top desk, Ipromised myself that I would find abetter way to accomplish this onerousjob in the future.

Since discovering my better way, Ihave opened several of these desks inthe last few years almost as quickly asif I had an actual key.

The majority of these roll top deskshave spring latch locks that lock whenclosed. The key for the majority ofthese locks use key blanks similar toILCO’s #654 (see illustration 3a).

The tool I discovered was madefrom an old screwdriver and worksvery well on a variety of this type oflock. As you can see in illustration 3b,the screwdriver I used had a 3/16”shaft. I cut about 1” off the end(getting rid of the tip) and drilled a1/16” hole about 5/32” from the endof the shaft. I inserted a 1/16” roll pinabout 7/16” long in such a mannerthat the protruding ends were even.Then, I filed the end of the shaft toabout a 1/8” diameter.

To use the tool, I insert it full intothe lock while holding an openingpressure on the tool tip. I Work thepick tool clockwise and thencounter-clockwise (a back and forthmotion) and, at the same time, work


Illustration 2

the tool in and out just slightly. I caneasily feel the lock open, releasing theroll top.

Jim Ripley, CMLOklahoma

Tech Train Video WinnerNow, That’s A Wedge

A very effective and reasonablypriced wedge for viewing the inside ofcar doors can be obtained from yourlocal chain-saw dealer. Ask for thelongest plastic felling wedge that theycan order for you. Felling wedges areused to prevent the pinching of thesaw or for directing the start of thetree fall.

Felling wedges are made of highimpact plastic. They are very strongand not abrasive. My choice is madeby STHIL.

The model that STHIL makes isalmost nine inches long and nearlyfour inches wide. When cut laterally,one of these wedges yields threebright orange wedges that are darnedhard to miss when you leave one inthe window of a car.

You can drill holes in the side for ahanging loop so you can hang themon your tool board. I even drill a fewholes in the top to accommodate myBenda-Lite.

As an added bonus, they arewonderful tools for prying andwedging the top of car doors. Theirlong taper makes them handy formany other applications.

Duane A. MillerCalifornia

Jake's Grab Bag Winners:Gas Line Fish Line

My least favorite method ofopening a locked car (but sometimesnecessary as a last resort) is to wedgethe door and push or pull somethingto unlock the door.

For those times when there is nobetter way to do it, I have bought afive foot length of automotive gas line.

I cut off the flared tips andremove the threaded connectors.This gas line can now be used asa bendable tool that can be usedto trip whatever presents itself tounlock the door.I’ve used it on electric locks, doorhandles, rocker buttons, verticalslides and when the engine isrunning, to lower electric win-dows. Once when the keys werelocked in the trunk, I’ve pulledthe trunk release and twice, whenall else failed, I hooked the keysand fished them out.Depending on the make and

model of the car, I either bend a smallhook on the end or make a point. Icarry several wooden wedges ofvarious lengths and tapers and usewhatever is appropriate.

Berkley Ruiz, CPLGerogia

All Jammed UpAfter too many call backs to service

thumb turn mortise cylinders that hadjammed, I found a quick trick toprevent further problems. Most of thethumb turn mortise cylinders that Ihave installed, there is a spring loadedball in the plug to hold the cam in the

upright position. When the chamberover the ball gets full of dirt anddebris, the plug jams up.

To prevent this from happening, Itap the proper chamber (the holesalready there) with an 8-32 tap andseal the hole (after lubricating the balland spring) with an Adams Rite setscrew. This prevents the problemfrom occurring.

Dave VesselsConnecticut

White It OutI have used many methods for

locating strike holes, but the best thatI have found is White Out (LiquidPaper). The water based type seemsto work the best as it does not dry toofast.

Just paint some on the end of thebolt, close the door and throw the boltagainst the jamb. Hold it for a fewseconds and retract the bolt. It leavesa nice clear mark where you need todrill the strike hole.

This works really well on darkwoods and primered metal jambs, andit takes up very little room in myalready over-loaded tool box.Richard CybrynskiN. Carolina

May 1996 • 113

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1/8"

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Illustration 3A & 3B


Make Sargent & Greenleaf’sComptronic locks your choice forelectronic safe locking solutions.

T he art of safecracking is everchanging and we, as professionalsafe technicians, must not be afraid

of reorganization and transformation. Thereally good safe technician will alwaysinnovate. Sometimes the new thoughtscome after a particularly difficult safeopening.

Within a weeks time, I was called on toopen two Knight money chests in twodifferent Clark gas stations. It seems that

when a new manager takes over, the first thing he does is tolock the bottom unit of the double safe door (Over andunder) configuration. Then, later he asks the formermanager the combination for the lower unit so he can totalup the day’s receipts. He then finds out that no one everlocked the lower unit because no one ever knew the existingcombination.

Knight Safe Company, makes a great money chest inmany different styles. They use a good grade of steel in theconstruction of the chests, and a really diabolical chip ormatrix type of hardplate. This is really good hard plate and isthe cause of death to many hardplate drill bits and manyhours spent on the TL-15 rated units.

The particular safe used in Clark gas stations is aninteresting unit. It is installed in the floor before any of theinside cabinetry is installed over and around the Knight unit.The chests in question actually extend below the floor level

about 12 inches. This is the depository part of the safe. Theupper unit has a hopper type element that deposits the dropsin the lower unit.

Both upper and lower safe doors use the GPC safe door,lock, and relocker configuration. GPC stands for GaryPrimary Configuration and is MY nomenclature. This styleof lock mounting was pioneered by the Gary Safe Companyand is in general use on many types of money chests.

The basic configuration is a lock mounted VD (VerticalDown) with a relocker mounted next to the lock. Thecombination lock bolt blocks the movement of the centerbolt bar. (See illustration 1) If the relocker is set off, it alsoblocks the movement of the bar.

The outside handle can be located anywhere and itactivates the center bolt bar. It is attached to the bar with acam and screw arrangement. Safes like Gardall, Gary,Knight and even Mosler use this basic configuration.Sometimes, with Mosler, the combination lock is mountedVU (Vertical UP), but the theory of opening and the relockerplacement is basically the same.

For some strange reason, I decided to drill in from thefront of the safe. There were fancy cabinets, computerequipment, and lottery machines located adjacent to thesides of the safe. Instead of moving this equipment, I optedfor drilling from the front. I will not make this mistake again.This article will deal with front penetration of this safe. Thenext Knight article will deal with the somewhat easier


We all know that safes come in alldifferent shapes and sizes. They also

come in various grades of burglary andforced entry resistance, requiring differentopening techniques be utilized for eachunit. If you’re called to open a TL-15Knight safe, this is one container you donot want to drill through the door if youdon’t have too.


byDale Libby

Part 1

drilling technique of sidedrilling and reading of thecombination with a borescope.

Photograph 2, shows the dialof the Knight Safe Company.Since the lock is mountedvertical down, we know whereto drill for the end of the fence.This is at number 73 on the dialabout 7/8 inch out. The reasonfor drilling at the drop in-pointof the lever and the gates itmany fold. If, for some reason,one of the wheels is unlocked,the safe can be opened throughthis hole by either probing thewheels or by drilling off the endof the fence.

If you drilled a hole to scopethe wheels not at the drop inpoint, then you are in a lot oftrouble if the lock ismalfunctioning. You only wantto drill ONE hole in the front ofthis unit. Make it a multi-functional hole. You will have toreplace the lock anyway, so drillat the precise drop in-point.

Sometimes, with a MOSLERunit, I will drill for the scopehole. Because of the frontreading driver, there is NO wayto easily dial the safe lock open.The fence must be drilled off toaccomplish an easy opening atthis location.

The steel used in the door ofthe Knight Safe is great, Thehardplate is extremely difficultto drill as well. I called BobVolosing of Strong Arm Drill(California) and talked to himabout the large DBA (Drill BitAttrition) used on this safe. Hesuggested that the next time Itry to drill through this type ofhardplate, I use a step methodof drilling with hard plate bits.This means that one uses a 1/4inch carbide drill bit, thenchanges to a 5/16 inch drill bit,and back again to a 1/4 inch bit.I have not tried this, but willreport on this when I do. Bobstated that Knight Safes havebeen very good for hisbusiness.

Once the end of the lever isfinally exposed, dial open the safe, repair the hole withhardened drill rod and ball bearings, and install a new lock.Average time for opening and repair is in excess of threehours. Next time I will discuss the advantages and necessity

of side drilling and reading of the combination through thechange key hole, with a few tips that will speed up and makethe opening easy.

Open and prosper! ! !


LOCKBOLT

PRIMARYLOCKBOLTBAR

BASICGPC

CONFIGURATION

BOLTREINFORCINGBLOCK

RELOCKER COVERATTACHINGSTRAP

RELOCKINGDEVICE

OUTSIDE HANDLEHANDLE CAM

COMBINATION

KNIGHT CONFIG (REPRESENTATIONAL)

COMBINATIONLOCK

1. The basic configuration of a Knight safe door.


2. The easily distinguishable Knight key locking dial.

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KEYCODESYale Code Series

Part 1: 1-1600


HPC 1200:Code Card - C56

Spacing:1 - .1462 - .2863 - .4264 - .566

Depths:1 - .250 5.- .1782 - .232 6 - .1603 - .214 7 - .1424 - .196

Key Blanks:Ilco - 997XSilca - YA82Yale - X10-1/2 PROFILE

FramonBlock #1Spacing: .140Starting Cut: .146No. of Cuts: 4


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Yale Code SeriesPart 1: 1-1600


PRODUCT : The Borkey Rexamachine is a semi-automatic keyduplicating machine that has beenaround for a very long time. It ismanufactured by Borkey in Germanysince 1954, and is sold in the UnitedSta tes exc lus ive ly by DiMarkI n t e r n a t i o n a l i n C a l i f o r n i a .FEATURES: The spring-loadedcarriage is smoothly released with theright forefinger pullingthe trigger which islocated just under thecarriage knob. Thehandle which drivesthe carriage from leftto right has a con-cealed roller bearingwhich assures smoothopera-tion. There is nocarriage chatter duringthe key cutting cycle.

The heavy steel cas-ting is very important tothe smooth operation ofthe Rexa. The machine issolid and weighs in atabout 70 pounds. This isone of the heaviestmachines tested with a verystable feel.

Cutting depth adjust-ments can be accuratelymade with the adjustablefeeler depth gauge allowingfor very precise key duplication.

The lighted push button switch islocated on the left side of the switchhousing away from key filings and thestandard 110v motor can be poweredwithout modification by a Redi-Line500 watt model DA-12A. SPECIAL FEATURES: The heartand soul of a Borkey machine is itscutter and jaws. The 80mm cutter isslightly thinner than other 80mmduplicating cutters. This allows astraighter and deeper cut in the firstposition of keys like GM and Chicagowithout wiping out the shoulder.

The standard jaws are uniquelydesigned which are hinged at thebottom with a very simple con-vex/concave washer set under thewing nut. The jaw design allows foreasy operation which securely holds akey of just about any size or shape.The jaws themselves are posi-tioned almost

five inches apart and will hold thelongest foreign car keys even if theheads are very large.

The jaws have four slots allowingyou to slide in the flat or cutout tipstops which come with the machine.The cutout stops are used for cross-cut keys and Best style keys. The flattip stops have a variety of uses

including cutting keys withoutshoulders and tip stoppingkeys that have broken in themiddle. Though they areseldom needed, a set ofwires are provided to liftthe cuts of very shallowkeys above the face of thejaw.C O M M E N T S A N DS U G G E S T I O N S :The separate key gaugeaccessories are the onlyfeature of the Rexa I didnot like. This is a veryhigh dollar key dupli-cation machine thatshould find anotherway to gauge shoul-derless keys without

needing separateflat bars for key

stops that caneasily be lost.

T h e l i s tprice of theB o r k e y 9 5 4

Rexa is $2150.00.This is higher than

many other semi-automatic keymachines, but it is an excellent keyduplication machine. The operation issmooth, fast and accurate. Based on asolidly built frame, it will providemany years of dependable service.

For more information on the Borkey954 Rexa, contact: DiMark Interna-tional, 3117 Liberator Street, Unit A,Santa Maria, Ca 93455. (805) 922-1182.

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★DESCRIPTION:Borkey 954 RexaSemi Automatic KeyDuplication Machine.COMMENTS:Based on a solidly builtframe, the machine issmooth, fast, and accurate.TEST DRIVE RESULTS:The Rexa features Germanengineering that will providemany years of accuratedependable service.


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