Locks 'n Keys

Jamestown Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your doorstep, which is why most customers pick from a comprehensive line of modern locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security level of your residence, office or automobile and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Jamestown Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a large selection 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 large array of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from the inside and let go with a key from 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 the inside by controlling the lever unless it is deadlocked from outside with a simple key turn. 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 simple deadlock function. A simple key turn should deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This deters unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and undoing the lock with the lever inside, but also means that it is possible to lock someone indoors.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes a revolutionary 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 allows authorized users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A range of varied types of locks and applications are available. A locksmith can help with picking the most cost effective and secure locking systems to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which have a higher level of corrosion resistance.

If you really want to complete home security, you can increase your home protection by implementing a residential alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a residential property or business which is not protected by a residential alarm system. Plus, government statistics show that the majority of attempted break ins carried out on protected properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that alarm systems are an excellent form of home security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Jamestown Keys

A well-trained locksmith should offer a wide range of keys 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 provide a lot of key services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for many different types of locks and keys.

Key makes a professional locksmith should be familiar with:

Master Key – A master key is a key used to open a lot of different locks. In homes, for instance, the master key is almost always used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key cannot do that.
Automotive Keys – automotive keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, trunks and the glove compartment in addition to serving as the ignition key of the car itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key that can open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card loaded with an electronic signature on it. Key cards are used to open acess locks which are commonly found in motels and commercial buildings.
House Keys – house keys come in two different types: house keys for lever locks and house keys for pin tumbler cylinder locks. The main difference is in the way these keys work. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to align and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the pins in the lock with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock that enables it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key