Locks 'n Keys

Homer Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your front door, which is the reason most customers choose from a comprehensive line of fully-integrated home security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security level of your residence, office or vehicle and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should provide all the following services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Key
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Homer Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a wide variety of locks, such as:
Cylinder Rim Locks – Includes rim latches, cylinder drawback locks, cylinder nightlatches, APG locks, rim deadlocks, deadbolts and rollerbolts etc. Cylinder rim locks are available with a wide array of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and released with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-range models will incorporate additional functions such as double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – It can be opened from inside by operating the lever unless it has been deadlocked from outside with a reverse turn of the key. The latch can be held back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but this can be disabled by the snib button on the inside as a easy deadlock function. A reverse turn of the key should deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This stops intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the inside lever, but also means that it is possible to lock people indoors.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes easy-to-use product selector for brass bodied padlocks, lever, cylinder, discus, laminated and combination padlocks, plus padbars, hasps and staples etc.
Cabinet and Camlocks- Includes cupboard locks, filing cabinet locks, camlocks and accessories, locker locks, box locks, till locks etc.
Door and Window – Includes metal/wooden window locks, door chains and bolts, multiple application locks, merchandisers etc.
Miscellaneous – includes bullet & shutter locks, parking posts, wheel clamps, gun cabinet locks, sae locks, vehicle locks, garage door handles etc.
Keyless Locks – Digital locks are very popular for access control. This allows users access to secure areas without needing to distribute keys. A range of different lock types and applications are available. A locksmith can help with selecting the most cost effective and secure lock to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are extremely corrosion resistant.

If you want to complete home security, you can increase your home protection by installing a secure home alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a house or business that is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. Furthermore, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of attempted break ins committed on secure properties are unsucessful. This proves that secure home alarms are a great form of home security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Homer Keys

A well-trained locksmith should offer a wide range of keys to pick from:
• Key cards
• Car keys
• Motorcycle key
• Master Key
• Magnetic card key
• Skeleton key
• Tubular keys
• Control keys
• Access keys
• Zeiss Key
• Double Sided keys
• House keys
• Paracentric key

An expert locksmith will also perform a variety of locksmith services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for pretty much all kinds of keys and locks.

Makes of keys a good locksmith should be able to service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open more than one set of locks. In houses, for example, the master key is usually used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key cannot do that.
Vehicle Keys – automotive keys are made to open car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments in addition to being the ignition key of the vehicle itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key that can open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very minimal security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open access control locks which are often found in hotels and businesses.
House Keys – there are two types of house keys: house keys for lever locks and house keys for pin tumbler cylinder locks. The main difference is in the way they operate. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to line up and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys line up the lock pins with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock that allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key