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Ever wondered why when you test new key copies that some don't work? Even if they look near-identical to the original, everyone's had this issue at some point and been left wondering "What's the cause as to why my key copy doesn't work?" So today, we discuss the most common cause of this problem. While automatic key cutters tend to suffer the problem discussed more than actual locksmith equipment, any kind of key cutter can become uncalibrated. Uriah Ortiz and Brian Jarboe of Guardian Safe & Lock discuss key machine calibration and demonstrate how to perform it on our most-used shop machine, the Silca Speed 044. Also, special thanks to our friends over at UHS hardware for sponsoring this video!

Today, Uriah demonstrates and explains the process of resetting a mechanical push button lock. In this case, a Simplex with knob function. Simplex mechanical push button locks are designed to work fully independent of power. A Simplex lock is a very complicated piece of machinery; a nest of springs and other small mechanical parts all contained in a very thick, hardened steel body. Also; thanks to our friends over at UHS hardware for helping to sponsor this video! Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

In episode #15 of Leading From The Front, Uriah and the guys perform a HiKvision Camera installation on a large strip center complex involving several unique cameras and challenges. This installation also faced outside issues involving rental equipment that threatened to derail the entire installation, but luckily GSL made the best of the situation and was able to leave our new customer happy with his HiKVision cameras. HiKvision is one of Guardian Safe & Lock's favorite partners, supplying effective camera models at a great price both for installers like us and the end-user. These cameras are fully digital, and allow our customer to see everything he needs without much compromise!

Today, Uriah leads from the front on a special project: Installing new locks on old doors for a previous customer of ours. This particular customer has had their doors for years, and there have been many types of locks and hardware installed on them. While the techniques shown in this video aren't always possible for every installation, Guardian Safe & Lock was able to "rebuild" parts of the doors with new wood, allowing them to support newer, more quality hardware. Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

Today, we find Uriah and Guardian Safe & Lock touring the 2021 Ilco demo van! The Ilco demo van is a locksmith vehicle outfitted with the latest and greatest locksmith tools Ilco has to offer the security industry. From engravers and cutters to universal transponder keys and more, there's a lot to see inside. Thanks to Nick Heath with Summit Security and Victor with IDN Acme for stopping by to let us take a look! Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

On today's episode of Leading From The Front, Uriah takes charge with a longer project: rekeying a 3-story building. This customer needed a renovation in their master key system to ensure their security was accurate and up-to-date. Turns out, the previous company may have taken a few shortcuts with their work... Meanwhile, in the Guardian Safe & Lock office, another large-scale customer dropped off over 20 padlocks to be rekeyed and needed 20 copies of each key... leading to hundreds of keys needing to cut and stamped! Thank you to our friends over at UHS hardware for sponsoring today's video! Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

Today on Leading From The Front, Uriah gets to work Making A Replacement Car Key for a customer's Kia Optima, as well as installing residential hardware on a customer's home. Uriah was the only one running calls on this particular Saturday due to recovery from the Texas winter storm for some employees, including one who thankfully was negative for COVID-19! Today, Uriah used our xHorse Dolphin in the field as well as our Smartbox programming software to get our customer back on the road when their only car key was lost! Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

Trust a locksmith to know how to fix worn out car keys. In today's video, Uriah Ortiz and Brian Jarboe discuss and show you how locksmiths fix worn auto keys, or really any key that uses wafers or pins. Car key blades, much like house keys or other types of keys, are made of brass. Over time, brass tend to wear out as friction shaves more and more of the material away. Pins and wafers are also commonly made of brass and wear the same as your key, only you don't see every detail on pins or wafers from the outside of the lock cylinder. What this means is that when you get a "fresh" key cut to spec, it may still fail to operate your lock, as the wafers or pins are still as worn. Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

What is a control key, exactly? Many of our customers at Guardian Safe & Lock who are unfamiliar with commercial building construction ask us this, so today, Uriah goes over what exactly a control key is. Control keys are keys cut in a specific manner to allow the removal of interchangeable cores from specific hardware, such as BEST or Schlage branded locks. These keys are crucial to allowing the cores to be pulled from the body to rekey or replace them. Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

High Security car key duplication can work a little different than standard key cutting. Today, Uriah Ortiz shows you exactly how these keys are copied! "High security" car keys, also known as "sidewinder keys" or "laser cut keys", are a more and more common sight in modern vehicles as technology grows more complex. These high security auto keys are milled along the flat of the blade, instead of cut with a wheel along the edge as was standard with car keys for over seven decades! Regardless of the type of key your car uses, Guardian Safe & Lock regularly makes older "double-sided" keys and modern high security car keys every day for our customers. If you're interested in automotive locksmithing, high security car key duplication is definitely a topic to understand as they continue to dominate the vehicle market! Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

Just as there are many types of keys, there are several different types of key cutting machines designed to cut each key! Today, Uriah of Guardian Safe & Lock goes over the different types of key cutting machines we use here in our locksmith shop, and how each type is a valuable tool a locksmith usually runs their business around. Each key cutter is an investment of several hundred to several thousand dollars, and knowing which machines you need may help you start your own locksmith business successfully! Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

A deadbolt lock is a type of locking mechanism that functions differently than spring-loaded latch locks. Today, Uriah discusses exactly what is a dead bolt lock in order to help those without knowledge of security hardware understand why they're so secure. Deadbolts are exactly what the name implies, a dead bolt that is activated by either a key or thumb-turn to push a non-moving or "dead" bolt into place. This is different than a latch lock in the sense that there is no spring loading mechanism. Once the bolt falls into place, it cannot be retracted besides using the existing mechanisms standard for locking and unlocking. There are several different types of deadbolts Uriah goes over in this video, including single-cylinder deadbolts, double-cylinder deadbolts, renters' or "keyless" deadbolts, and electronic deadbolts. Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

A mag lock, (also known as a mag-lock, magnetic lock, or electromagnetic lock), is an advanced piece of security hardware commonly used in commercial settings that operate off of a simple scientific principle: electromagnetism. So What is a Mag Lock exactly? A mag lock consists of two pieces of hardware, an electromagnetic flux, and a heavy steel plate. When powered, the flux pulls on the plate which is attached to the door, securing the entrance with a force of several hundred to over a thousand pounds! Uriah with Guardian Safe & Lock breaks down these devices further, helping to better understand these intimidating pieces of hardware for those outside of the industry or lacking experience with them. Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

Access control can be a very complex topic to cover. One of the basic concepts to understand is what each component is used for. So; What is an electric strike? Uriah goes over different types of electric strikes, how they fit into or on doors, and how they function. Electric strikes are meant to replace strike plates on a door, a strike plate being the small piece of metal fitted to hold a latch or bolt inside of a door frame. You've probably seen thousands of these over the course of your life and not realized it. An electric strike is an advanced replacement for a basic strike plate and allows the door to be remotely opened and closed through an access control system. Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

Today, Uriah of Guardian Safe & Lock answers a common question asked of us in our shop: Someone Stole My Keys, What Do I Do Next? When someone has stolen your keys, it can feel like your whole world is falling out from under you. It's a very serious problem to have, and a large security risk. If the thief or burglar also happened to find your home address or has a copy of your car key, there's a lot that can go wrong. Fortunately, you have a clear plan on what to do next. Your local and reputable locksmith technicians are fully trained to rekey locks and clear automotive computers to ensure your safety, security, and privacy in the event that someone stole your keys. Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

Today, "The Brain" Brian Jarboe returns for episode #2 of Picking The Brain making a key for a 69 Cougar. Built on the same platform as the Ford Mustang as a "pony car", the 1969 Mercury Cougar is one of, if not the, definitive vehicle produced by Ford under the Mercury name. This vehicle follows Ford standards at the time, using the same key system as its more well-known cousin. Our customer brought in a door and ignition cylinder without the key to see if Guardian Safe & Lock could create one that worked them. Brian, "The Brain", was able to disassemble the cylinder after picking and produce a key that not only worked one lock cylinder, but both of them! Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

With a busy fall and winter season, Uriah and Lucas hit the road again to help cover jobs on the road in a service vehicle! Today's Leading From The Front follows the two on several jobs, including replacing a safe keypad that has become damaged beyond simple repair! If you're interested in other types of home gun safe, we've written a detailed review on our blog of the Hollon Black Hawk series of gun safes on our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/hollon-black-hawk-gun-safes/ What's the best way of choosing a gun safe?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-gun-safe/ Help! I've been locked out of my safe!: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/how-to-open-safe/ Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

Welcome back to Leading From The Front with Uriah! Today, Uriah Ortiz and Lucas Gonzalez hit the road to deliver a safe to a customer before driving to Orange, Texas to help our field technicians with an access control system installation! Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

Today, Uriah goes over several types of lock functions available on levers. Lever functions are another critical piece of knowledge to understand bot when training to be a locksmith or installing security hardware on your property. There are several different types of lever functions, including combinations of keyed locks, plungers, or flat handles with no locking function. The purpose of this discussion is to help illustrate how they function differently from one another, as the industry names for these lock and lever functions aren't always very clear. Looking to hire an honest security professional? We discuss signs to watch out for on our blog: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/tips-for-hiring-a-locksmith/ Some people don't change the keys to a new home they've purchased, accidentally leaving builders and other strangers with a copy. See what you need to know about changing keys here: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/changing-locks-on-new-house/ Wonder what a modern-day locksmith can do for you?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/what-services-do-modern-day-locksmiths-provide/ Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

At Guardian Safe & Lock, we had a customer bring in a 1999 Honda Accord Ignition cylinder that was experiencing issues. His key was no longer properly working the cylinder after years of use. So that lead to the question of what to do with his 99 accord ignition? He did the smart thing and contacted us at Guardian Safe And Lock. Uriah then took the opportunity to show you, our viewers, how to properly rekey a worn and aged 1999 Honda Accord Ignition. Auto cylinders commonly use wafers instead of pins, meaning that while rekeying them is a similar process to say, a door lock, there are some differences in technique that Uriah clears up today. Ever wondered why transponder or 'chip' keys are so expensive?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/why-are-chip-keys-so-expensive/ What to do when you lose your last car key: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/what-am-i-supposed-to-do-if-i-lost-my-car-keys/ 7 things an automotive locksmith can do for you: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/7-things-an-auto-locksmith-can-do-for-you/ Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

In today's video, Uriah goes over how to tell what handing a door is. A door's handing is a descriptor used to tell which way the door swings when operated, either right-hand, left-hand, right-hand reverse or left-hand reverse. The toping of door handing is a crucial concept to understand when installing door hardware either as an amateur or as a locksmith in training in order to ensure that your door swings either outward or inward properly. Wondering about what a locksmith does in the modern day?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/what-services-do-modern-day-locksmiths-provide/ How do you know you're hiring a legitimate locksmith?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/tips-for-hiring-a-locksmith/ Changing which key works a lock (or "Rekeying") is one of the most basic things a locksmith must master: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/changing-locks-on-new-house/ Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

Another big question we get asked here at Guardian Safe & Lock is "What safe do I need?". Today, Uriah goes over how to choose a safe by breaking down what you should look for in construction, safety and fire ratings, and more. There's a safe out there for everyone. With variable footprints and costs, it can be hard to know what to look for when it's time to choose a safe. There are many factors to consider to determine what safe you need. That's why your trusted locksmiths at Guardian Safe & Lock have made this video today to discuss them with you before you buy. Hollon's Black Hawk Line Of Safes Have Been Reviewed On Our blog: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/hollon-black-hawk-gun-safes/ How Do You Know Which Gun Safe To Buy?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-gun-safe/ How Do You Open A Safe Without A Key Or Code?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/how-to-open-safe/ Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

Sometimes, a door closes much harder than it needs to, or it closes much too slowly. People ask us all the time "Why is my door slamming?". Today, the owner of Guardian Safe & Lock Uriah Ortiz discusses door closers, including what they are, how they work, and how to adjust them. Door closers are primarily found in commercial buildings, though some homes may have them installed as well. Door closers are hydraulically-driven mechanisms designed to help a door close. This includes everything from simply ensuring they latch shut to pulling a door closed in high wind conditions. Looking for more ways to secure your business hardware?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/7-modern-commercial-security-essentials/ Ever wondered what a modern locksmith can do for you?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/what-services-do-modern-day-locksmiths-provide/ How can you be sure you're hiring a legitimate and trustworthy local locksmith?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/tips-for-hiring-a-locksmith/ Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

When our customers at Guardian Safe & Lock come into our store, one of the most common questions we're asked is What Kind Of Padlock Do I Need? Today, Uriah Ortiz shows you how to choose a padlock by explaining the various types of padlocks available to the everyday consumer. Please note that there are many kinds of padlock available beyond what's mentioned here, this is just a brief discussion and primer on them. In this video, Uriah goes over several types of padlock, from combination and basic keyed padlocks to hidden-shackle padlocks and more. He also discusses padlock specific terms such as shackle, body, and cylinder. Need a key for your commercial vehicle?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/services/locksmith-services/auto-locksmith/ Have you ever locked yourself out of your car?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/how-to-open-a-locked-car-door/ Not sure how to find a licensed locksmith?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/tips-for-hiring-a-locksmith/ Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347

Today, Guardian Safe & Lock had our Allegion rep Gregg Denniss return to talk about Dexter door closers! Allegion, a partner of ours, categorizes their commercial brands on a "Good-Beter-Best" scale, with Dexter being their "Good" level. Dexter is an incredibly common brand across the United States and beyond. In the case of their door closers, the models listed are grade 1. Allegion also produces grade 2 and 3 closers through other brands, such as Falcon and LCN. Looking for more ways to secure your business hardware?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/7-modern-commercial-security-essentials/ Ever wondered what a modern locksmith can do for you?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/what-services-do-modern-day-locksmiths-provide/ How can you be sure you're hiring a legitimate and trustworthy local locksmith?: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com/blog/tips-for-hiring-a-locksmith/ Visit our website: https://www.guardiansafeandlock.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardianSafeandLock/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuardianLock Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansafeandlock/ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8319347