Locksmith

Locksmith

Josh-the-Locksmith

25 Years Experience

Austin, TX

Male, 46

I've been a locksmith since 1998. I did automotive residential & commercial work from 1998 to 2008. From 2008 to 2018, I did some residential, but mostly commercial work. I have been project managing & estimating since 2018. I used to locksmith in the Chicago area, now the Austin area.

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Last Answer on June 11, 2024

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Just purchased a lock and I broke the key off in it what should I do

Asked by Adrian almost 2 years ago

Take it to a locksmith & they can pull it out for you. Should be very inexpensive.

I just broke the green chip on my anti theft transceiver (ford expedition 2003) and I got a new one and replaced it, so I need to get it reprogrammed to my key?

Asked by Brayfo almost 2 years ago

Unfortunately I can’t say for sure. I haven’t done automotive work in 16 years, but typically yes, anything you get replaced that’s related to the security system, needs to be reprogrammed to the key or car.

Hi i have a patio/Slider door and it has a way to lock it from the inside
I want to know if they make a keylock that i can hopefully drill a hole and make it lock from the outside also???

Asked by Jum almost 2 years ago

I would assume yes. You could search for a compatible lock at Strybuc.com, or if you know the manufacturer of the door, you may be able to get one from them or through a distributor who sells that brand.

how do you stop someone from pressing a butter knife on a doorknob latch and opening the door?

Asked by Shel over 3 years ago

You can install a latch guard to cover the gap between the jamb and the door. Or, if the lock is installed and adjusted correctly, you can’t pull the latch back. It’s designed to lock the latch in the extended position. https://youtu.be/x0Rl_j-xJhY?si=3paMiQhzjrwwkxnE

I purchased a junkyard speedometer cluster for my 1996 Cadillac DeVille now it want start but will start with the factory speedometer cluster could do something to it started with junkyard speedometer cluster

Asked by Reggie blackmon over 2 years ago

You will probably have to get your computer reprogrammed. Gotta love new cars.

I want to convert a push bar door to electronic mag-lock (prox tags, fingerprint, phone....etc).

Do I need to get a special type for a push bar or can I use any type with a magnetic strike plate?

Asked by JoelN about 3 years ago

There are a lot of components that goes into the set up you are talking about. It’s very difficult to interpret what you’re trying to do exactly, I’m not sure you’re using the correct terminology. This set up consist of a special type of push bar that has a switch in it, a mag lock, power supply, some form of card reader, fingerprint reader etc. I would highly recommend hiring a professional as this is something that needs to be designed & installed correctly. There are also local codes that restrict usage of mag locks in some areas, or require special permits for installation of these.

can management tell if you tried to use a deactivated key fob on their system and doesn't management have to deactivate it themselves since i don't know how to or have the equpment to do so?

Asked by dmboothe over 3 years ago

Yes mgmt will know you tried to use your fob. There is an audit trail even if it doesn’t let you in. They are the ones who have to deactivate it unless it expires on its own.