Author: Bjørn Madsen
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Impressioning: making a key for a lock with only a file and a key blank
Sometimes the easiest way to make a key for a lock is to impression it. You take a key blank and wiggle it around and then look carefully for any indentations on the key blank. These marks you file down and repeat the process until the key turns. This allows you to replace lost keys…
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Schlage NDE80 errors, flaky firmware or flaky bluetooth drivers?
Most locksmiths don’t care for adding technology to locks because with increased complexity comes increased number of vulnerabilities. Making a lock that works with your phone could be really cool if it works well and the security features prevent other android apps from stealing your password. The featureset for this lock is incredible and it…
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Unlocking an old Scandinavian steamer trunk with a warded lock
Today I unlocked this old steamer trunk. It had a warded lock with a spring latch. Once I got it open I removed the lock so that the owner could shut the lid without it locking again. The trunk is an old Scandinavian one dated 1925. The design reminds me of family heirlooms from my…
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Mortising in a strike plate by hand
I’m pretty proud of this mortising job. Some rube installed a deadlatch on this door but didn’t install a strikeplate for it. This caused the door to not shut.