Locks 'n Keys

Idaho Locks and Keys

As you know, home security begins at your door, which is the reason why most customers choose from a line of modern security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security of your home, business or vehicle and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Idaho Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a wide variety of locks, including:
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 selection of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from the 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 – They can be opened from the inside by controlling 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 it can be disabled by using the snib button on the inside as a basic deadlock function. A simple key turn will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This deters unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and undoing the lock with the lever, but also makes it possible to lock yourself indoors.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes a 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 increasingly popular for access control systems. This gives users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A wide range of different types of locks and applications are available. Locksmiths can help with selecting the most affordable and secure lock to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are highly corrosion resistant.

If you really want to complete home security, you can increase your home protection by installing a burglar alarm. Most criminals would rather target a residential property or office which is not protected by an alarm system. In addition, government statistics show that most robberies done on secure residences are unsucessful. This proves that residential alarm systems are an effective form of home protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Idaho Keys

A professional locksmith should provide a wide variety of keys for you to select 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

A good locksmith will also perform a wide range of key services such as new key cuts, lock rekeys, and key duplication for pretty much all kinds of keys and locks.

Makes of keys a decent locksmith should service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open many different locks. In houses, for instance, the master key is almost always used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys cannot do that.
Car Key – automotive keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and the glove compartment in addition to serving as the ignition key for the car itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open access control locks which are commonly found in hotels and commercial buildings.
House Keys – there are two types of house keys: house keys for lever locks and house keys for pin tumbler cylinder locks. The difference is in the way these keys function. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to line up and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the lock pins with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock which permits it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys