Locksmith generations

Today I had a discussion with one of our technician who admits to being the best locksmith in Queens.  We were both on a job together, something happened where my colleague was quick to boast about how he has fifteen year experience and all that, so I said that's good and continued to do the job.  Some days went by and he was sent over to install a door closer, lo and be hold he comes back tithe shop and said "I am not ask for to do this type of closer". So my boss sent me and I was able to install it.  A few times we have sent him to jobs where he was not able to repair some old style locks and once again I had to rescue him.  The point I am trying to make is that in the locksmith industry there are a lot of individuals who boast about installing locks for so many years and this and that but when it comes down to the details they seem not to know anything about locksmithing at all. There is many people who can install locks such as door knobs, deadbolts, and such but being a locksmith is much more involved. 
To be considered a master locksmith one must not only be able to rebuild, repair and install any type of lock but they also must be able to produce parts for locks that require rebuilding or repairing.  Now you must be thinking why should one spend all that time to either repair it rebuild when you can easily buy a cheap Chinese replica and install a brand new lock instead. While rebuilding a lock the other day I asked myself the same question and my answer to my question was that the lock that I am repairing will last ten times longer after my repair than the Chinese brand new lock.  I admit that our industrial out sourcing has made us into a community of consumers but I still believe in the American made product and I stand behind their quality and durability.  Today the most used American lock is the Medeco high security products made by Assa Abloy, I think Assa Abloy is the only remaining American company that is still here in the US. 
In today's market there are a lot of locksmith wannabees.  They have saturated the industry with cheap Chinese knock offs and in the midst of it all they over charge by 70%.  So I asked myself why don't we start to do the same, we can make so much money. Well it's not always about the money. In the end of it all I told my colleague not to call himself a locksmith and call himself a lock installer because that's all he is.

Doors and locks works for locksmiths

Locksmiths do more than just install and fix locks. Our locksmiths are able to install new doors, window gates, iron security storm doors, cameras, buzzers and intercoms.  Many locksmiths are able to open safes, make and program keys for cars, change or repair ignition for cars and some locksmiths even do welding. For home security improvement don't hesitate to call your local locksmith.

Mery has big ideas.

In my line of work I am always meeting the most entresting people in NYC.  Today I was called to a job in Woodside  a very nice and sweet lady name Mery.   Mery removed an Adams Rite latch out of the front door of her home.  She took the latch out because the cylinder would spin out of position and wouldn't work afterwards.  Right away I knew it had go be the set screw, which holds the cylinder in place.  So I explained to her that the lock was OK but she needed a new cylinder because it was worn out.  While installing the lock and cylinder Mery and I started to converse about local business and what it takes to keep up with the new technology that is in the internet. 
Mery and I started to talk about Peter's locksmith in Woodside, I told her that I took over Peters locksmith and now it's name is A Locksmith and Key Company Inc. Once she found out she started to share some great ideas about how I can increase my visibility in the neighborhood. As a locksmith I am all ears when it comes to increasing my business.  Mery is very smart I believe she will be the best person to increase my business.  A Locksmith and Key Company is a local locksmith company in Woodside Queens. We provide all emergency locksmith service in allow Queens and all of NYC.

He Blew His Head off with a shot gun

Mortise lock on Apartment door

Computer Chip car keys



Infinity smart key



Inside of Mortise locks

Throughout my fifteen years locksmith career I have not come across something so sad as this.  Today I had the unfortunate chance of dealing with a case where the person who lived in the apartment that I was changing cylinders on had killed himself with a shot gun. Now I ask myself what would lead a person to kill themselves?  As I was changing the cylinders on the apartment door many of the man's neighbors came out to sort of find out what had happened inside on that fateful day when their neighbor had blown his own head off.  So some of them would peek into the apartment and then start to tear up like they wanted to cry.  A lot of them seemed surprised that this man could have done what he did.  To them this guy was a very happy and out going person. 
Our locksmith company works for many city agencies and this job was for one of those agencies.  In Queens Abbaslocksmith  provides all locksmith service emergency and non-emergency.  We provide residential, commercial and auto locksmith services in all of Queens and all of NYC.  

This is a work of art

Old World doorknob with craftsmanship and charm. Reminds me of a Christmas carol - http://pinterest.com/pin/437341813793866127/?s=3&m=blogger

They don't make locks like these.

Antique Norwalk Hoofed Urn Bronze Entry Door Lock Set, c.1885. - http://pinterest.com/pin/437341813793531472/?s=3&m=blogger

Big House One key! Is it Safe?

So I have done jobs in Queens for houses that have two doors and I have done jobs for homes that have five doors.  When you have a home security and convenience are two things you should worry about.  If you just bought a house and it has a front door and a back door then its as easy as one two three.  For a basic set up I would do two high security heavy duty deadbolts with the same key for the front door and back door.  Then I would do the knob sets in a standard key and keyed them alike.  This type of set up saves you money and make life a little less complicated.  So in essence you have two key for the whole house, plus you have the high security pick proof deadbolts. 

Now lets say you buy a huge house that has five doors.  One in the front, one in the back, one on the side, one in the basement and one on the terrace patio.  What do you do and what is best to do.  Well the first thing I would do is call a local locksmith to come over and advise you on your door security.  A good local locksmith will always recommend the best options.  In Queens

 

there is Abco Master Lock and Key in Forest Hills, White's locksmith in Corona, Admiral lock and key in Astoria, Around the Clock locksmith in Rego Park, Jstein locksmith in Jamaica, Joseph locksmith in Jackson Heights, Safe House locksmith in Fresh meadows, Armor in Flushing and of course Abba's Locksmith in Queens. These locksmith companies are experienced and have been in business for a long time.  Their employees are all licensed locksmiths.  When you have these companies at your home ask them what they recommend and guaranteed that they will suggest high security deadbolts and regular knob sets with same keys.  Having a heavy duty deadbolt with the same key for five doors gives you the convenience you need to be able to enter from any door in the house with having to carry ten different keys.  Always ask your locksmith for a new homeowner discount.