An interesting tweet I saw earlier today lead me to this article on another locksmith’s blog. The Uk’s oldest door is in Westminster Abbey, and dates from an incredible 1050AD! They’ve put an newer padlock on it, though. Looks like a Squire…
Possibly the world’s oldest verified wooden door! Read More »
What a locksmith like me sees varies hugely, from day to day, and indeed even on the same job! Today I installed a digital CCTV system in a stately home, and, at the same time, I was asked to repair the lock pictured below. One is a state-of-the-art IP camera system with motion detection and
From state-of-the-art to antique Read More »
So, it tool nearly forevva to get, but at last I have an EVVA factory cutaway set! I’ve only been after this for 5 years. I shall be doing photos and words on each EVVA locking system in turn, for both on my blog and for articles in Locks And Security Magazine. Click to make
The exhibition was a huge success this year. I was part of the team, but mostly it was down to my wife Kate, who did almost all the code for the websites and ticketing system, and, of course, Mick Friend, who without getting too grumpy or having a stress related heart attack, guided the many
Locks And Security Magazine 2012 Locksmithing Exhibition Read More »
If you have a ‘plastic’ door (uPVC, PVCu, composite, ‘metal skinned’, etc) then you should look at this link. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-17075027 It isn’t the end of the world, but you likely do need to change your locks to remain secure. Yes, give us a call and we can keep you secure.
Lock snapping on the BBC Read More »
I knocked the ice coat off and it worked first time. …and here’s a nice photo of just how fun freezing rain can make things!
