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Mr. Locksmith Vancouver & Toronto Hands-on Locksmith Class

terry — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:57:09 +0000

Mr. Locksmith 5 Day Hands-on Locksmith Training in Vancouver and Toronto. Mr. Locksmith provides hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.

This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course. You will learn to pick locks the starting the first day. The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys.

Mr Locksmith Hands-on Training Class Video

How to Open a Locked Bathroom Lock with a Milk Jug or Credit Card Mr. Locksmith Video Part 2.

The Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students.

Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details.

The apprentice form I fill out the first day of locksmith class.

Call or e-mail me to book a seat to attend the Locksmith Class.

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)  3rd Generation Master Locksmith  25+ Years Experience
BC Security Locksmith Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006

MARCH 2012
VANCOUVER: March 12-16, 2012 Five (5) Day Hands-on Locksmith Class
TAMPA, FLORIDA March 19-23, 2012 Five (5) Day Hands-on Locksmith Class
WINNIPEG: March 26-30, 2012 Five (5) Day Hands-on Locksmith Class

APRIL 2012
VANCOUVER: TBA
KELOWNA: April 9-13, 2012 Five (5) Day Hands-on Locksmith Class
LAS VEGAS: April 23-27, 2012 Five (5) Day Hands-on Locksmith Class

MAY 2012
TORONTO: May 7-11, 2012 Five (5) Day Hands-on Locksmith Class
TORONTO: SIX (6) WEEK LOCKSMITH TRAINING Starts Monday May 14th, 2012

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)  3rd Generation Master Locksmith  25+ Years Experience

BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006

http://www.mrlocksmith.com

http://www.mrprolock.com

http://www.becomealocksmith.info

FLICKIR : http://www.flickr.com/photos/become-a-locksmith

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrlocksmith/

YOUTUBE : http://www.youtube.com/user/24hrMrLocksmith
TWITTER : http://twitter.com/becomelocksmith

Mr. Locksmith Video “How to open a Locked Bathroom Lock or bedroom lock with a Milk Jug or Credit Card.” Part 2

terry — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:49:37 +0000

Mr. Locksmith Video “How to open a Locked Bathroom Lock or bedroom lock with a Milk Jug or Credit Card.” Part 2. At www.mrlocksmith.com I get several calls a week from customers locked out of a Bathroom or Bedroom. Most of the bathroom locks are very simple to open. My earlier youtube video “How to open a locked bathroom lock or bedroom lock video Part 1 by Mr. Locksmith” (http://www.mrlocksmith.com/Videos.shtml) showed you how to open 99 percent of locked bathroom locks with a pen, pick or metal skewer. However, if the lock is malfunctioning or an older style you will need to slip the lock with a Credit Card or a plastic milk jug. Coming soon “How to Drill Open a Locked Bathroom or Bedroom lock Part 3″

Hope this Video is helpful. Terry Whin-Yates Mr. Locksmith Vancouver 604-773-5625 Mr. Locksmith Toronto 1-647-478-9172

If you want to learn how to “Become a Locksmith” Mr. Locksmith Hands-on Locksmith Classes by Terry Whin-Yates, BA (Hons) Criminology, 3rd Generation Locksmith, 25+ years experience. Learn how to rekey, service and pick locks. Canada’s Premier Locksmithing School and Locksmithing Courses to help you become a locksmith or start your own locksmith business. Mr. Locksmith offers locksmith training and locksmith courses across Canada and US. Mr. Locksmith School supplies all our students with the locksmith tools, locksmith supplies and lock pick sets to help you become a locksmith. Learn how to be a Professional Locksmith and open and pick locks. Visit www.mrlocksmith.com for locksmith class schedule. Become a Locksmith.

“If I’d only known, I would have been a locksmith.” Albert Einstein

Visit my website for Hands-on Locksmith Training Locksmith course dates.

Mr. Locksmith Mobile Locksmith 24 hour emergency locksmiths (http://www.mrlocksmith.com)

Mr. Locksmith provides all kinds of automotive, residential and commercial locksmith services in Vancouver, Tri-Cities, Port Coqutilam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra, Downtown Vancouver, Buranby, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Delta, Surrey, Whistler, Lower Mainland, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Ridge Meadows, Mission, White Rock, Surrey,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

http://www.mrlocksmith.com

Mr. Locksmith 24hr Mobile Locksmith: 604-782-6996
Mr. Locksmith Key Store 604-669-8008
Monday to Saturday 10am -6pm
SFU Harbour Centre
555 W Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
Mr. Locksmith Toronto 1-647-478-9172
Mr. Locksmith Training Classes 1-866-886-5006

Locked out of your car?  • Need to extract a broken key?  • Lost car keys? Car Keys Made  • Can’t remove the club from your steering wheel?  • Keys locked in truck? (Keys locked in BMW truck, Yes, we can open your car without damage)
Truck Keys Made.

Avoid Fraud use only BC Government Licensed Locksmiths
Mr. Locksmith BC Government Licensed Locksmith B4227

Why Key Copies or Key Duplicates of copies eventually will not work

terry — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:59:07 +0000

Mr. Locksmith Video “Why Key Copies or Key Duplicates of copies eventually will not work. www.mrlocksmith.com. Sometimes when a locksmith tires to duplicate a key that is not the original key the key copy may not work. This is usually because the key is a copy of a copy of a copy… The Mr. Locksmith video demonstrates by duplicating a copy of an original Schlage key. Six (6) Generations of key copies from the original Schlage key worked perfect with the 7th Generation copy sticking in the lock and finally the 8th Generation Copy would not work the lock.

Solutions range from duplicating the key from the original key if available, cutting the copy of a copy either + or – minus 5 thousands of an inch, decoding the key and cutting a key on the code machine to restore the key to factory original (best solution for automotive keys) or rekeying the lock.

Mr. Locksmith Mobile Locksmith 24 hour emergency locksmiths (http://www.mrlocksmith.com)

For all your key duplication or key copies visit our Mr. Locksmith Key Store located Downtown Vancouver at SFU Harbour Centre 555 W Hastings Street Vancouver, BC in the Lower Mall. The key store and locksmith shop has been in the same location for over 15 years.
Mr. Locksmith Key Store at SFU Harbour Centre on Hastings Street is open 10am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. Also Mr. Locksmith has 24hr Emergency Mobile Locksmith for Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

One of the largest Key blank collections in Vancouver for all your key cutting / key duplication needs. Whether you need one key duplicated, 10 keys or 1000 keys duplicated we can help you.

We have thousands of house keys in stock (Weiser, Schlage, Kwikset, etc.) and thousands of Commerical keys for your store keys, office keys, business keys (Best Removable core keys, Sargent Keys, Assa Keys, Chicago, Yale, Assa, the list is endless). Need extra keys duplicated for Filing cabinets or desk lock keys, thousands of key blanks in stock.

Mailbox keys for your condo or apartment. We have a large slection of mailbox keys and even the old style flat Steel Keys (Q Mailbox Locks).

Cabinet and desk keys: need extra keys for Chicago filing cabinets, Yale, Steelhouse, etc. all your locks in your office see us at Mr. Locksmith Key Store. Lost keys to your desk or filing cabinet locks we can make keys with or without lock codes.

If you have lost your car keys, need spare keys, an extra mailbox key visit our Mr. Locksmith Key Store Downtown Vancouver or call our 24hr Downtown Vancouver Mobile Locksmith 604-782-6996.

TSA Padlocks for luggage is the approved padlock used to secure luggage. Full mobile locksmith serving Downtown Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

Mr. Locksmith Key store has 1000′s of key blanks for most cars, truck and motorcyles. Ford, Honda, GM, General Motors, Toyota, BMW, Kia, Infiniti, Nissan, Fiat, Landrover, Isuzu, Daihatsu, Dodge, Daewoo, Subaru, Suzuki, GMC, Jaguar, Acura, Mazda, Range, Plymouth, Volvo, Mini, Cadillac, Citroen, Lexus, Rover, Chevy, Chrysler, Peugeot, Jeep, Mercury, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Ford, VW, Saab, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Renault, Volkswagen, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Buick, Audi, Jaguar, Hummer, Saturn.

Mr. Locksmith provides all kinds of automotive, residential and commercial locksmith services in Vancouver, Tri-Cities, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra, Downtown Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Delta, Surrey, Whistler, Lower Mainland, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Ridge Meadows, Mission, White Rock, Surrey,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

Terry Whin-Yates is a 3rd Generation Locksmith with a BA (Hons) in Criminology with 35+ years locksmithing and security experience BC Government Licensed Locksmith B4227.

http://www.mrlocksmith.com

Mr. Locksmith Key Store 604-669-8008
Monday to Saturday 10am -6pm
SFU Harbour Centre
555 W Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
Mr. Locksmith 24hr Mobile Locksmith: 604-782-6996
Avoid Fraud use only BC Government Licensed Locksmiths

http://www.mrlocksmith.com

FLICKR: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrlocksmith/

YOUTUBE : http://www.youtube.com/user/24hrMrLocksmith

How to Duplicate a Broken Key or Broken Car Key by Mr. Locksmith

terry — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:01:57 +0000

How to Duplicate a Broken Key Video or Broken Car Key by Mr. Locksmith www.mrlocksmith.com. Sometimes we can duplicate a broken key or broken car key on a regular key machine. The key can be lined up via the end of the key (the tip) and a new copy cut. Usually, this method is very successful. However, when the key will not work or too difficult to duplicate on a regular key machine the key will have to be decoded and a key cut on the key code machine (ITL).

Mr. Locksmith Mobile Locksmith and car locksmith Services 24 hour emergency locksmiths (http://www.mrlocksmith.com)

Your Car Locksmith in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Richmond and the Lower Mainland for broken keys, lost keys or keys locked in car or truck. We cut and program transponder (chip) keys for the following car manufacturers: 
Ford, Honda, GM, General Motors, Toyota, BMW, Kia Infiniti Nissan Fiat Land Isuzu Daihatsu Dodge Daewoo Subaru Suzuki GMC Jaguar Acura Mazda Range Plymouth Volvo Mini Cadillac Citroen Lexus Rover Chevy Chrysler Peugeot Jeep Mercury Oldsmobile Pontiac Ford VW Saab Mitsubishi Hyundai Renault Volkswagen Lincoln Mercedes-Benz Buick Audi Jaguar Hummer Rover Saturn.

Mr. Locksmith Automotive Locksmith Vancouver Mobile Service: If you have BCAA auto insurance,http://www.bcaa.com Canadian Automobile Assocaition (CAA), American Automoblie Assocation (AAA) or other emergency auto/RV/motorcyle/bike roadside service, and if your keys are locked inside the car or trunk, or your keys are lost or broken, and lost car keys, they will cover emergency locksmith service up to $100. Mr. Locksmith will provide you with a receipt so you can submit it to your auto insurance provider http://www.icbc.com/) for 24 hour locksmith vancouver reimbursement.

http://www.mrlocksmith.com

Mr. Locksmith Key Store 604-669-8008
Monday to Saturday 10am -6pm
SFU Harbour Centre
555 W Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
Mr. Locksmith 24hr Mobile Locksmith: 604-782-6996

Lion Dance opens Mr. Locksmith Key Store for luck and fortune (Video).

terry — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:56:04 +0000

Lion Dance opens Mr. Locksmith Key Store for luck and fortune. Vancouver Magazines Voted “Best Locksmith” has now moved into SFU Harbour Centre Mall.

Mr. Locksmith Key Store

SFU Harbour Centre

(near the Food Court)

555 W Hastings Street

Vancouver, BC

The Lion Dance video performed as a ceremony to scare away evil spirits and to summon luck and fortune for the new Mr. Locksmith Key Store at SFU Harbour Centre, 555 W Hastings Street Vancouver, BC Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm and 24hr Mobile Emergency Locksmith 604-782-6996.

The Chinese Lion Dance goes back some one thousand years. The lions express joy and happiness. From the fourth day to the fifteenth of the New Year, lion dance groups would tour from village to village in traditional China.The Lion Dance also plays an important role in the consecration of temples and other building, at business openings, planting and harvest times, official celebrations, and religious rites. For a proper lion dance, the movements must match the music played by a minimum of three pieces: drum, gong and cymbal. Payment to the performing group is usually made through the Choy Cheng, or “Eating of the Green (Vegetable) with a lucky red envelope (with the payment enclosed) which is tied to some vegetable matter such as loose leaf lettuce. The greens are placed in an area for the lion to “eat.” The lion will carefully approach the “green” and even test it to make sure that it is safe and not a firecracker or other dangerous item. After testing on the left and right sides, the lion will do a “3-Star” routine (stepping to the 3-Star music) to ward off any others that may want to eat his “green.”

Mr. Locksmith is your local locksmith in Vancouver BC. Mr. Locksmith provides regular and emergency locksmith service in Vancouver, Downtown Vancouver and the Lower Mainland BC. 604-782-6996 Mr. Locksmith offers 24 Locksmith mobile service for your lock change, rekey locks, door locks, safes opened, safety deposit boxes emergency lock outs.Mr. Locksmith provides 24 hr locksmith lock change, rekeying, faulty locks, lock outs, lost your keys emergency locksmith mobile locksmith service. If you have lost your keys or forget your keys inside your home or work place you can call Mr. Locksmith, your 24 7 Vancouver locksmith for a lock change or a lock re-key for all your residential and commercial locks and high security locks. www.mrlocksmith.com Terry Whin-Yates 1-604-782-6996

Terry has a BA (Hons) in Criminology from Simon Fraser University (SFU) and over 25+ years locksmithing experience.

Terrys’ locksmith company was Voted Vancouver Magazine Best Locksmith in 2010

Terry has four sons, all qualified locksmiths with 2 sons attending SFU and you will find all four sons working in the Key Store. We’re a family owned and operated business that provides Professional Locksmithing & Locksmith Training in Vancouver. Mr. Locksmith will be expanding their key blank inventory stocking more desk and filing cabinet keys, During the next several months the key store will be adding new key machines and computer equipment to duplicate keys for the newer cars with transponder keys. Also, if you have lost your desk keys bring the lock to the key store to have keys made or we can send a mobile locksmith to your office.

Mr. Locksmith is a BC Licensed Locksmith Company (B4227) and is a 24 Hr. Emergency Mobile locksmith specializing in lock rekeys, lock outs, making keys to cars and are experts in picking locks. Mr. Locksmtih is based in Downtown Vancouver and sevices the entire Lower Mainland with 6 fully equipped locksmith service vehicles.

BC Locksmith Security Business License : B4227

Mr. Locksmith Key Store 604-669-8008

Monday to Saturday 10am -6pm

Mr. Locksmith 24hr Mobile Locksmith: 604-782-6996

http://www.mrlocksmith.com

FLICKR: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrlocksmith/

YOUTUBE : http://www.youtube.com/user/24hrMrLocksmith

TWITTER : http://twitter.com/becomelocksmith

Mr. Locksmith Key Store

SFU Harbour Centre

555 W Hastings Street

Vancouver, BC

How to Unfreeze a Frozen Car Lock: Mr. Locksmith

terry — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:52:03 +0000

When the thermometer dips below freezing temperatures at Mr. Locksmith we receive many calls from customers who are locked out of their cars because the car door lock is frozen. Note: the most common cause of frozen car locks is the customer washed their car and not only is the car lock frozen but the entire door. Most of the time only a small amount of water has entered the car lock via the key hole.

So what do you do if your car door lock is frozen “do not pour hot water over your car door and car lock.” Boiling water may or may not work but the hot water may damage the door lock and seals. Also, the water will freeze again this time in the lock and linkage.

I have found the best method to loosen up the frozen lock is using a spray “Lock De-icer.” Lock De-icer is available at most Automotive Stores and Canadian Tire.

No Lock De-icer? If you are at home Hook up a blow dryer. If you don’t have a long enough extension cord try warming your key with a lighter (not too hot or you can melt some parts of the lock, a lot of plastic parts in modern car locks). Just heat the key up and put it into the lock, remove the key and reheat, keep doing this until the lock will eventually unfreeze and open. Note: If you do not have a lighter use you hands to warm the key.

Lubricate Your Car Locks:
During cold weather flush your car locks with WD40 to remove the moisture (do not use oil, this attracts dust and dirt and will eventually jam the lock). Again, the best solution is “Lock De-Icer” sprayed into the car lock key hole. Gently put the tip of your car key into the lock to push back the key lock dust cover and spray lock de-icer into the keyway.

Never try to force your door open. Cold plastic and metal become brittle and cold metal will break with very little force. We have had to open cars with a broken car door handle because the customer try to force open the door.

A very simple method is to try opening the passenger door or the cars hatch. However, most modern cars only have a drivers door lock and no passenger lock.

Hopefully these simple methods can help you. If you do call us at Mr. Locksmith Professional Locksmiths to open your car we use a portable rechargeable hair dryer and Lock De-icer to open your frozen car door lock.

If you have BCAA auto insurance, Canadian Automobile Assocaition (CAA), American Automoblie Assocation (AAA) or other emergency auto/RV/motorcyle/bike roadside service, and if your keys are locked inside the car or trunk, or your keys are lost or broken, and lost car keys, they will cover emergency locksmith service up to $100. Mr. Locksmith will provide you with a receipt so you can submit it to your auto insurance provider for 24 hour locksmith Vancouver reimbursement.

Mr. Locksmith Professional Locksmiths is a family owned and operated business that provides Professional Locksmithing & Security Services in Vancouver, Downtown Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond, Ladner, Delta, Tsawwassen, New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, and Surrey on a 24 hour basis. All our locksmiths are family. Please call today and ask for Terry 604-782-6996.

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)  3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Locksmith Business License : B4227
604-782-6996

http://www.mrlocksmith.com

http://www.mrprolock.com

http://www.becomealocksmith.info

FLICKIR : http://www.flickr.com/photos/become-a-locksmith

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrlocksmith/

FACEBOOK:  http://www.facebook.com/becomealocksmith
YOUTUBE : http://www.youtube.com/user/24hrMrLocksmith
TWITTER : http://twitter.com/becomelocksmith

Mr. Locksmith 2 Person Only Hands-on Locksmith Class in Vancouver

terry — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:48:03 +0000

I have a new two (2) person only 5 Day Hands-on Locksmith Training starting Monday January 23-27, 2012 and Monday January 30 to February 3rd, 2012 in Downtown Vancouver 10am-5pm.

Only two (2) Locksmith Students only, great for Family Members or Business Partners. Class size is very limited so call me now to book.

Call Terry Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006 or 604-773-5625

Day 1: The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys, duplicate keys by code and manual key machines, dissemble locks, rekey locks, remove and replace deadbolts, shim locks, introduction to picking

Day 2: More cutting keys on code machine, rekeying deadbolts, trouble shooting lock problems, more shimming, more lock picking.

Day 3: Full day of lock picking, We will follow my new book “Penetration Expert: How to Pick locks like a Professional locksmith” Methods to pick locks: rake, feel method picking, rake and feel, picking mush room pins, picking spool pins,

Day 4: lock-outs, removing broken keys, design a mini Master key system and master key locks.

Day 5: impressioning locks, trouble shooting lockouts, How to open a lock that will not pick, open a malfunctioning lock, rules and regulations, opening cars.

Toronto December 2012 TBA

How to use a Plug Spinner or Flipper
I provide hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.

Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details.

The apprentice form I fill out the first day of locksmith class.

See my Youtube video on “How to use a Plug Spinner or Flipper when you pick the lock the wrong way.”

Call or e-mail me to book a seat to attend the Locksmith Class.

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 3rd Generation Master Locksmith 25+ Years Experience
BC Security Locksmith Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006

http://www.mrlocksmith.com

http://www.mrprolock.com

http://www.becomealocksmith.info

FLICKIR : http://www.flickr.com/photos/become-a-locksmith

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrlocksmith/

FACEBOOK:  http://www.facebook.com/becomealocksmith
YOUTUBE : http://www.youtube.com/user/24hrMrLocksmith
TWITTER : http://twitter.com/becomelocksmith

Keys Locked in your car? No more coat hangers and Slim Jims for Modern Cars: Mr. Locksmith

terry — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:29:41 +0000

Locked out? Need Keys? Keys locked in your car? or worst, keys locked in the trunk?

When I passed my drivers license (one day after I turned 16yrs old) and I could now, after school and weekends, do emergency mobile locksmith service. My favorite locksmith job was “keys locked in car.” I could open any car with a homemade long piece of banding steel (later I bought a “Slim Jim”) and a coat hanger with a Sheperd’s hook bent on one end. I later updated my coat hanger to a chrome coat hanger (people got upset when I just used a plain coat hanger).

I could open any car in less than 60 seconds. Today with modern cars with anti-theft devices, air bags in the door, pick resistant locks I have a large car opening kit filled with air wedges, long reach tools that glow in the dark, bendable tools with hooks and lasso and a computer program to help me open the harder cars. Also, I have specialized lock picks to open pick resistant locks (BMW, Lexus, etc.).

Note: Tennis balls blowing air into the keyhole will not open any car (fun stunt on Youtube).

Locked out of car video

We at Mr. Locksmith Automotive Locksmith Vancouver Mobile Service specialize in opening cars and trunks without damaging the vehicle.

We provide full 24hr Mobile Locksmith and automotive, residential and commercial locksmith services in Vancouver, Tri-Cities, Port Coqutilam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra, Downtown Vancouver, Buranby, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Delta, Surrey, Whistler, Lower Mainland, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Ridge Meadows, Mission, White Rock, Surrey,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call Terry 604-782-6996

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)  3rd Generation Master Locksmith  25+ Years Experience
BC Security Locksmith Business License : B4227
604-782-6996

http://www.mrlocksmith.com

FLICKIR : http://www.flickr.com/photos/become-a-locksmith

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrlocksmith/

FACEBOOK:  http://www.facebook.com/becomealocksmith
YOUTUBE : http://www.youtube.com/user/24hrMrLocksmith
TWITTER : http://twitter.com/becomelocksmith

Antique Chinese Password Padlock (Mr. Locksmith)

terry — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:11:02 +0000

The Chinese carved bronze password padlock has five rotating discs made of bronze with four Chinese characters on each disc as follows:

“锄禾日当午，汗滴禾下土。谁知盘中餐，粒粒皆辛苦。

Each line is part of a poem written 1400 years ago about Peasants working in the rice fields and each grain of rice is precious. The title of the poem is “A Hard-Working Farmer” Li Shen (772-846 AD).

Farmers weeding at noon,

Sweat down the field soon.

Who knows food on a tray

Due to their tolling day?

(*Note: Close Translation but I don’t speak Mandarin)

Click here to view the embedded video.

You can turn the discs easily, but if you want to open this lock you have to rotate the characters “锄禾日当午” in a line.

Antique Chinese Password Padlock

Both side of the lock are jointed with a carved head of lion. The padlock is made of Bronze, an alloy, made of red copper, tin and lead.

Antique Chinese Password Padlock Mr. Locksmith

Click here to view the embedded video.

http://youtu.be/aZ02DvXHa6k

The most common decorations on padlocks was animals from the Chinese Zodiac , such as tiger, dragon, deer, sheep, ox, etc. In Western Zhou dynasty, dragon symbol for the mens locks and phoenix for women locks were mostly used.

Mr. Locksmith is a BC Licensed Locksmith Company (B4227) and is a 24 Hr. Emergency Mobile locksmith specializing in lock rekeys, lock outs, and are experts in picking locks. Mr. Locksmith has a locksmith store at SFU Harbour Centre at 555 W Hastings. (Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm).

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)  3rd Generation Master Locksmith  25+ Years Experience

BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006

Mr. Locksmith Key Store

SFU Harbour Centre

555 W Hastings Street

Vancouver, BC

http://www.mrlocksmith.com

YOUTUBE : http://www.youtube.com/user/24hrMrLocksmith

http://www.becomealocksmith.info
FLICKIR : http://www.flickr.com/photos/become-a-locksmith
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrlocksmith/
FACEBOOK:  http://www.facebook.com/becomealocksmith

TWITTER : http://twitter.com/becomelocksmith

BBB and BC Crime Prevention unveils Top 10 scams “Fraudulent and Unlicensed Locksmiths in Vancouver”

terry — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:30:03 +0000

BBB, BC Consumer Protection and the BC Crime Prevention Association.

The top ten list identifying the Fraudulent and Unlicensed Locksmiths was developed jointly by the BBB, BC Consumer Protection and the BC Crime Prevention Association.

BBB ”Consumers reported “local locksmiths” advertising online using a local telephone number and local address, but when contacted, consumers are connected to a call centre in another city.

Consumers who have hired these companies allege they have been overcharged for products and services, received bad advice or poor workmanship, or have had difficulty contacting the business to correct problems.

BBB stated “Fraudulent locksmiths: Florida-based locksmiths posing as local firms have been overcharging for poor workmanship and bad advice and have left consumers with no avenue for redress. Locksmith Master and Locksmith Pros are two operating locally.”

AVOID FRAUD, DON’T BE A VICTIM: Don’t just pick the first “local” company you find online. Most of the Google “Paid Ads” are unlicensed locksmiths. Confirm the company address and ask for the legal name of the business. When the locksmith arrives, ask for identification, a business card and their BC Security Employee license. All reputable companies will take Visa or MasterCard if they insist on cash only beware.

I was contacted by a lady yesterday who said she was a victim of a Unlicensed Locksmith company she found on Google Ad Words in Downtown Vancouver who wanted to charge her over $300 to replace a mailbox lock she had lost the keys to. She paid the two “scuffy looking men” $160 cash and still has no keys to her mailbox.

Note: Mr. Locksmith charges only $95 + HST to pick open and replace the mailbox lock and we supply 2-3 keys.

Mr. Locksmith is a BC Licensed Locksmith Company (B4227) and is a 24 Hr. Emergency Mobile locksmith specializing in lock rekeys, lock outs, high security deadbolt installation and are experts in picking locks (except UL Listed Pick Resistant Locks eg Schlage Primus, Medeco, ASSA). Mr. Locksmith has a locksmith store at SFU Harbour Centre at 555 W Hastings. (Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm).

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)

3rd Generation Master Locksmith  25+ Years Experience

BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006

Mr. Locksmith Key Store

SFU Harbour Centre

555 W Hastings Street

Vancouver, BC

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