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Seattle's Maple Leaf Locksmith LLC – (206)335-4559

Certified Professional Seattle Locksmith Services – Licensed, Bonded, Insured.

  • Locks for Sale
    • Protec2 Locks and Cylinders (High Security)
    • CX5 Locks and Cylinders (High Security)
    • Install a Panic Bar or Other Exit Device
    • Marks Commercial Levers and Exit Hardware
    • Arrow Commercial Levers and Knobs
    • Electronic Access Control (Commercial)
      Electronic locks for a demanding commercial environment.
      • Alarm Lock DL2700, DL2800, DL3000, DL1200, DL3200, PL3000
        The industry standard in electronic access control
      • Schlage NDE Lever – Highest Price/Performance
      • MARKS i-Qwik Lite – High Value, Low Price
  • Services
    • Seattle Residential Locksmith Services
    • Seattle Commercial Locksmith Services
    • Unlock a Car, Truck, or Other Vehicle
    • Unlock a Home or Office Door
      • Remove a Padlock
      • Interior Door Lockout
    • Unlock/Rekey a Mailbox
      • Upgrade Your Mailbox
    • Install a New Lock
      • Buy a Lock From Me
        • Replace Your Mortise Lock
        • Get SFIC/LFIC Locks for Convenient Security
        • High Security and Restricted Keyways
        • Install a Hasp and Padlock
      • Fresh Installation of a Lock
      • Have a Residential Electronic Lock Installed
      • Install Locks on Your Gate
      • Secure Your File Cabinet
      • Hire Me to Install a Lock You Purchased
    • Protect Your Lock and Door
      • Fix Your Door Cheaply with a Mag Plate!
      • Get an Astragal, Lever Guard, or Latch Protector
      • Shim a Door for Safety and Security
    • Install a Door Closer
    • Get a Security Strike Installed
    • Rekey a Home or Office Building
      • Masterkey Your Building
        • High Security and Restricted Keyways
      • Rekey SFIC Cylinders
    • Weekend Key Duplication
      • Copy Your Car’s Transponder Key (chipped key)
    • Cut a Padlock/Bike Lock
    • Fix a Lock/Key Extraction
      • Realign Your Strike
      • Fix or Reinforce Your Door Cheaply with a Mag Plate!
      • Fix Your Mortise Lock or Unit Lock
      • Replace Your Mortise Lock
        • Replace Your Mortise Lock with Tubular or Cylindrical Locks
      • Repair/Replace Multipoint Locks
    • Safes
      • Replace a Safe Lock
      • Unlock a Safe
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A $600 lock does nobody much good if you can still A $600 lock does nobody much good if you can still pry the door open. I personally used a spoon lying on the ground nearby to open this door. People are breaking into this door constantly. Maybe the spoon is there for this purpose? 
After putting some hinge shims in this door hangs much closer to the jamb. Somebody will have to pry a lot harder with the spoon to get in next time, and they probably won't get in at all without a wrecking bar. If anybody was curious i was paid to fix this, I'm not some vigilante door fixer.
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PSA: thieves are now using angle grinders to break PSA: thieves are now using angle grinders to break in to stores in Seattle. This was done at 0430 on N 45th St in a high visibility area in plain view of the QFC. I saw the security cam footage, sparks flying everywhere and probably pretty loud. The hook bolt didn't give, but you can cut through a hook bolt with time.
If you're worried about people with angle grinders getting into your store, know that there are alloys that are more resistant to cutoff wheels. Masterlocks won't work well. Abus 8k chain and their chain padlocks are a good choice. That and a Doberman. 
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It's super easy to convert a mortise lock to passa It's super easy to convert a mortise lock to passage function. This is a good idea if you're putting an electronic deadbolt above it. Then you won't push the lock button and lock yourself out! Usually you just need to remove the buttons and coordinator.
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The drugs and alcohol on Peter Island must be good The drugs and alcohol on Peter Island must be good at least.
The moment when you have painstakingly filed away The moment when you have painstakingly filed away at a key and feel it turn: is the key breaking off or did you impression it right? You know when you hear the click! Triumph Daytona took me 25 minutes, probably my best time. 
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Vinyl floor in building about to be torn down, ten Vinyl floor in building about to be torn down, tenants left a lot of stuff when they departed.
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I am the Seattle locksmith you've been looking for. High Quality work at a reasonable price delivered in a timely fashion. View all posts by Bjørn Madsen

Posted on 2014/01/11Author Bjørn MadsenCategories Blog

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