| Quick Quotes | On a day like today...
|
|
| Reminder | | Hi, Welcome to the Locksmith Forum! Please sign up and join the community of locksmiths here! |
|
|
|
|
Welcome to the Locksmith Forum
|  Welcome to the LocksmithForum! We are a locksmithing community dedicated to giving insight into the "nuts and bolts" of running a locksmithing business through the concerted efforts of all our members. All members are encouraged to submit articles of interest via the Member Submission link on the left.
Online registration has been disabled at present.
We have also expanded our services this year to include on site classes and instruction. Thanks to all our members for your participation and support in helping us to grow. We now can boast a membership of over 600 and it's increasing everyday.
|
| |
|
New U.S. Locksmith Directory Launched
Posted by: uslocksmith on Saturday, September 02, 2006 - 02:00 PM
Announcements
| A New U.S. Locksmith directory was just launched 8/29/06. Searches and listings are available by state and city. All locksmiths are welcomed to obtain a listing. Please visit http://www.uslocksmithdirectory.com for further information.
| Read more... (35 bytes more) comments?   |
|
New Locksmith Marketing Site
Posted by: locksmithlocal on Sunday, May 14, 2006 - 08:21 PM
Locksmith News
| Parker Media, Inc. is happy to announce a new locksmith directory site located at www.locksmith-local.com. This site is a geographically sorted directory of registered locksmiths.
In 4th quarter 2005, the use of the Internet for local search surpassed the use of the yellow pages for the first time ever (Kelsey Group). This means that advertising on the web within an locally targeted format is essential for businesses in the future.
In March 2006, over 750,000 searches were performed using the term "locksmith" (Data: Yahoo! Search). The majority of these searches were paired with city names. For example, "locksmith chicago" or "locksmith los angeles". Understanding the dynamics of search usage allows Parker Media to present the most optimized site for providing these searchers with the locksmith contact information they need.
Parker Media, Inc. has been in the web business for nearly 10 years. In that time, we have learned effective techniques for utilizing the Internet as an advertising space. In the last year, we have launced several industry specific, yet locally targeted directory sites and are seeing great success in growing relevant traffic volume. Our services also include Internet Directory Service, Pay-Per-Click campaign management and web site design.
| | comments? |
|
2005 Southern Lock Trade Show
Posted by: peter on Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 08:27 PM
Locksmith News
| The Southern Lock & Supply Trade Show will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2005. If you are in the area or plan to be there on that day keep it in mind. The show will be held at The Coliseum at 535 4th Ave N., St. Petersburg, FL.
You can visit their website at: www.southernlock.com or call them at 800-282-2837.
| | comments? |
|
Upcoming Trade Shows & Events...
Posted by: joefalcone on Monday, April 25, 2005 - 03:11 PM
Locksmith News
| Upcoming Trade Shows & Events;
May 3-6: Security Hardware Distributors Association (SHDA) 35th Annual Conference
May 13-15: North Carolina Locksmith's Association Quarterly Meeting
May 14: North Carolina Locksmith's Association Yard Sale
May 25-26: Government Security Expo & Conference
June 8-11: International Association of Investigative Locksmiths Conference at the Ramada Inn BWI, Baltimore, MD. For information, Don Shiles, telephone 410-674-7721 or Lenny Podgorski, telephone 410-516-8269 or visit the website www.iail.org.
June 23-26: Clark Security Products Northwest Regional Trade Show & Educational Conference at the Reno Hilton, Reno, NV. For more information, visit www.clarksecurity.com or call 800-942-5275.
| | 1 Comment |
|
Cell Phones & Telemarketers
Posted by: joefalcone on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 08:01 PM
Members
| Subject: Cell Phone DO NOT CALL List
Spread the word!
A QUICK REMINDER...... In a few weeks, cell phone numbers
are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to
receive sales calls. You will be charged for these calls.
Call this number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222.
It is the national DO NOT CALL list. It only takes a minute of your
time and it will block your number for 5 years. Please pass this on to
everyone you know who doesn't want to be hassled.
| | 1 Comment |
|
Locksmith Auction site
Posted by: Lockbay on Sunday, April 03, 2005 - 09:39 AM
Announcements
| Lockbay.com is announcing the opening of an Online Auction Marketplace for Locksmiths.
Memberships include unlimted listings for one flat rate fee. Members can select if they want to pay monthly, quarterly, or yearly.
Currently Lockbay.com is offering a Grand Opening special for yearly membership of $96.00. The membership allows members to buy or sell unlimited items in an auction format much like others online auction services.
All memberships are verified the user is a Locksmith.
Suggestions, questions or comments, are welcomed and can be emailed to lockbay@lockbay.com
Please visit http://www.lockbay.com/ today and take advantage of all the great features you'll find on Lockbay.com.
| | comments? |
|
California Locksmith Association, Trade Show
Posted by: joefalcone on Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 02:30 PM
Locksmith News
| The California Locksmith Assocation is having a Tradeshow & Educational Program:
Where: Ontario California, at the Ontario Convention Center
When: April 7-9, 2005
GET KEYED-UP! This is the show where manufacturers, suppliers and the end user all come together for exhibits, education and networking.
GET KEYED-IN!
Email at: info@cla4u.org
714-632-6800
Fax: 714-632-5405.
Registration: April 7,2005 @ 7:30AM
There are one & two day classes. Classes on Master Keying, AMSEC Safe Class, Lockmaster Domestic Automotive, Lock Picking & By-Pass, Electronic Certification, Safe Penetration & Repair, Clark transponders, Lockmasters Transponders
CLA-Helping You Build Your Business Through the Power of Education
| | comments? |
|
Texas Locksmiths Association Convention
Posted by: kdfcrl on Friday, December 12, 2003 - 07:07 PM
Announcements
| TLA 2004 Convention Information
41st Annual Convention & Trade Show in the Historic Market District on Galveston Island.
February 24 – 29, 2004
* Classes
* Free Clinics / Seminars
* General Membership Meeting
* Election & Installation of new Officers
* Product Exhibit
* Scholarship Raffle, Door Prizes
* Banquet Dinner, Casino Party
MORE INFORMATION: www.texaslocksmiths.org
| | comments? |
|
North Carolina Trade Show
Posted by: peter on Tuesday, December 09, 2003 - 10:22 PM
Announcements
| The North Carolina Locksmith Association will be holding a trade show on February 7, 2004 at the Airport Sheraton Hotel, 3315 S. I-85 Service Road, Charlotte, NC. The show will be held during the hours of 9:00AM to 3:00PM. If you want additional information you can call the Hotel at 704-392-1200. The admission fee is $20.00.
For additional information you can contact Georgia Pope @ 803-547-1917.
| | comments? |
|
Master Key Workbook for Microsoft Excel
Posted by: TimothyB on Sunday, November 23, 2003 - 09:38 PM
Locksmith News
| Hello!
I’ve been with my present employer for over five years. All that time, we’ve had to write out master key pages by hand. I’ve asked him to buy a program to do the drudgework, but he has always balked at the idea. He can’t see the point in paying a couple of hundred dollars for a program to do what he already does for free. My boss is great to work for, but he’s a bit of a technophobe. In other words, if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.
| | Read more... (2191 bytes more) comments? |
|
The LocksmithForum on your PDA
Posted by: peter on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 12:06 AM
Website News
| Now you can stay up to date with the latest LocksmithForum articles right on your PDA when you sync to your AvantGo account! Here's all you have to do.
Log into your AvantGo account and under "Subscriptions" you can click on "create a custom channel". Copy & paste the following link into the location box: " http://locksmithforum.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=AvantGo&file=index " (without the quotation marks ) and in the Title box just name it "LocksmithForum" . The next time that you sync your PDA , the LocksmithForum will be in your AvantGo account.
For those unfamiliar with AvantGo, it is a free service that let's you download webpages for viewing right on your PDA automatically when you synchronize.
For more information, go to the AvantGo Website
| | comments? |
|
Website Upgrade
Posted by: peter on Thursday, July 10, 2003 - 06:44 PM
Announcements
| | PostNuke has recently released a upgraded stable version of their script and I have upgraded to this latest pn 7.2.6rc3 release. You probably won't notice any real changes other that some different icons here and there but the latest release fixes some bugs and security issues. - Peter Update: Sept. 19,2003. We are now running the Final PostNuke release - Phoenix 7.2.6 Final.
| | 1 Comment |
|
HPC Codesource
Posted by: peter on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 08:08 AM
Locksmith News
| 
HPC's Codesource is a neat little device that let's you carry over 2.5 million codes in your pocket or on your truck. It's basically a HP Jornada Pocket PC loaded with the CodeSource CE software. You can purchase the software separately and load it onto your Pocket PC if you already have one. What's nice about the Jornada is that it has a built in keyboard.For more information go to the HPC Website
| | 16 Comments |
|
Cobra by Schlage
Posted by: peter on Friday, June 13, 2003 - 11:51 PM
Locksmith News
|  If you use the Simplex 1000 series combination lockset you might want to check out the Cobra by Schlage. The Cobra is a battery powered combination clutch lever lock that features a 2-3 year battery life, easy installation with an adjustable door thickness from from 1 1/2" to 2", and field reversible handing. It has a nice solid feel to it and it looks great. It also comes with 2 different lever styles and five different finishes. It can also be programmed, unlike the Simplex and it is competitively priced. For more information you can visit the Schlage Website
| | comments? |
|
Forum Upgrade
Posted by: peter on Saturday, June 07, 2003 - 10:24 PM
Announcements
| The Forum upgrade is complete. Everything went really well and all the data was preserved. We are now running the latest phpBB2 PostNuke forum module (v1.1). The biggest feature of the upgrade is the new file uploading mod which allows for member uploads. There is also a quick reply and other stuff that I haven't got around to discovering yet. I hope that you will enjoy it!- Peter
| | comments? |
|
Locksmith Forum Themes
Posted by: peter on Sunday, May 11, 2003 - 07:36 AM
Announcements
| I have enabled the theme option for members on the site. While the previous default theme was nice, it did take a while to load for those who are not on a broadband connection.
The default theme is called "extra lite" and should load a lot faster. Members will also have the option to chose from seven different themes now enabled on the site. If you discover any bugs with any theme, please let me know.
Peter
| | comments? |
|
Avatar Gallery Enabled
Posted by: peter on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 09:05 AM
Announcements
| The Avatar gallery in the forums is now enabled. If you want to select an avatar in the forums, you can select a pre-loaded one or you can upload you own in your profile options. The maximun size for avatars is 10KB. If you have an Avatar that is larger and can't resize it yourself, just email it to me and I will do it for you. If you have an interesting avatar and would like to contribute it to the gallery, just send it over to me.
Peter
| | 5 Comments |
|
A-1 Bullseye Jig
Posted by: peter on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 07:27 AM
Locksmith News
|  I have not purchased an installation Jig since the 1970's and it was about time for me to replace my worn & aging Kwikset Jig which served me very well all these years. Unfortunately, Kwikset has completely changed their design and no longer produced the same product that worked so well for me all these years. With a little searching, I found an installation jig that works very well and that I would recommend.
| | Read more... (1014 bytes more) 10 Comments |
|
Southern Lock Trade Show
Posted by: peter on Sunday, February 23, 2003 - 10:01 PM
Locksmith News
| March 9, 2003: Mark your calendars for the annual Southern Lock Trade show in Downtown St. Petersburg, FL. Enjoy the opportunity to chat with manufacturers' reps, fellow locksmiths. Sign up for one or more of the great classes and seminars being offered; the schedule will be available soon (I will post additional information as it becomes available). The weather's great and there's plenty to do nearby, so bring the family and turn your educational endeavor into a vacation!
| | 14 Comments |
|
NC Locksmith Licensing Board
Posted by: peter on Saturday, January 11, 2003 - 11:56 PM
Announcements
| Please be aware of the following notice which took effect on January 1, 2003.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
As of January 1, 2003, all persons providing locksmith services in North Carolina, must be licensed by the North Carolina Locksmith Licensing Board (NCLLB)
For more details please visit the NC Locksmith Board
| | 1 Comment |
|
|
|
| Who's Viewing | Currently no members online:)
You are an anonymous user. You can register for free by clicking here |
We have 3 guests online ! |
|
| Other Stories | · New U.S. Locksmith Directory Launched
(Sep 02, 2006)
· New Locksmith Marketing Site
(May 14, 2006)
· 2005 Southern Lock Trade Show
(May 04, 2005)
· Upcoming Trade Shows & Events...
(Apr 25, 2005)
· Cell Phones & Telemarketers
(Apr 13, 2005)
· Locksmith Auction site
(Apr 03, 2005)
· California Locksmith Association, Trade Show
(Mar 20, 2005)
· Texas Locksmiths Association Convention
(Dec 12, 2003)
· North Carolina Trade Show
(Dec 09, 2003)
· Master Key Workbook for Microsoft Excel
(Nov 23, 2003)
|
|
|
