The National Locksmith

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On The Cover…
The National Locksmith •
® January 2004 Vol. 75, No. 1
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Padlock Torture Tests Ingersoll Rand, Part 5
Enduring brutal assaults. Wiring and programming the
controller.
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Quick Entry Update.
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Encountering more punishment than most
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padlocks will encounter in a lifetime, Abloy,
ASSA, Abus, American, EM-D-Kay, Master,
J. Baum
and Sesamee, were up for the challenge.
One rusty unit.
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Publisher.....................................Marc Goldberg
Editor................................................Greg Mango 2001 Honda Civic,
Art Director........................................Jim Darow Part 1
Technical Editor.......................Jake Jakubuwski The 2001 is equipped with a transponder
Senior Writers system.
Sal Dulcamaro CML, Michael Hyde,
Dale Libby CMS, Dave McOmie, Sara Probasco,
Robert Sieveking
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Contributing Writers
John Blankenship, Tony Blass,
Ron & Chris Curry, Mark Daniel, Ducati
Richard Allen Dickey, Ken Holmlund, 48
Tom Lynch, Tom Mazzone, Randy Mize, 5001-6475.
Tom Seroogy, Steve Young Morning Industry's
Director of Sales & Marketing....................... Push-Button Lock, Part 2
Jeff Adair
Advertising Account Manager....................... Keyless entry convenience.
Debbie Schertzing
Accounting Manager......................................
Sheila Campo
Production Assistants.....................................
Dave Krofel, Joseph Bonus
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Administrative Assistants.............................. 54
LaVerne Schertzing, Sean Selby, Chandra Smith
2000 Aprilia Pegaso,
Shipping Manager.......................................... Key Fob Cloner
Allan Galvez Part 2
Generating income by programming
automotive remote controls devices. There are no codes to make it easy.
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Happy 75th Anniversary to TNL!
A Spirit For All Times
Remember that times are hard right now. We must admit that we know has been written up in TNL and that we know
this, and knowing that, we must do all we can to make them we will be able to fit up with a key easily because we “have
better. We cannot make them better for ourselves without the dope on it.” We are also glad to know the boys in many
making them better for someone else. We cannot make times different parts of the country are now meeting regularly, too,
better for someone else without making them better for so this is all bringing about a great change in locksmithing so
ourselves, so let’s keep right on working together...and let’s that the present locksmith is altogether different than the one
prove to the most skeptical that cooperation among of a few years ago.
locksmiths is going to bring success to all of us.
By this we don’t want to indicate that some of the old-
Sensible words, aren’t they? Also appropriate to our timers were hard-boiled with one another and would not
times. Yet, I did not write those phrases full of concern and work together or help each other in any way, but we do want
spirit. to say that it just wasn’t done a few years ago...Such a spirit
of cooperation among locksmiths is going to spell success for
These words were written by Stan “Mac” MacLean in
all times...
The National Locksmithmagazine over 72 years ago in the
October 1931 issue. America was suffering in the Great Gone are the times when locksmiths would not share.
Depression, and yet, The National Locksmithwas already We now have our magazine, our web site, our published
three years old. Mac founded TNL in 1929 with one codes, manufactured tools and our classes. Believe me it’s
Revolutionary Idea...that by sharing information, a big change. In the same issue of TNL, Mac reported on a
locksmiths could help one another. locksmith in Syracuse, who was
the cheapest key maker in
This year, along with honoring the spirit Mac brought to
town. He had received a
our industry, we celebrate The National Locksmith’s
death threat, probably from
75th Anniversary!
another locksmith.
Before Mac launched that first little copy of The
Happy 75th birthday
National Locksmith, there were no locksmith
TNL...and our mission has not
magazines...no locksmith associations...no locksmith
changed one bit...
classes...no locksmith code books...no sharing of locksmith
information whatsoever. A spirit of cooperation
among locksmiths is
In those times, each and every scrap of information on
going to spell
how to do any job was considered an absolute trade secret.
success for all
Moreover, all locksmith tools including picks and many
times...
keys were made by hand, necessity being the mother of
invention. Locksmiths competed bitterly, and the very idea
of helping another locksmith was considered ridiculous.
But Stan had that One Big Idea. And it changed the face
of locksmithing. Read more of his words from 1931:
Truly this is the spirit of cooperation that has proven
successful for NLA right from the start and it makes all of us
feel better to know that the locksmiths are working together to
make this a business more profitable for those engaged
in it and a lot more pleasant.
...and we mustn’t forget that it is a pleasant
sensation to have a customer bring us in a new lock
Have questions? Want free technical help?
Marc Goldberg
Free Locksmith Forums!
Publisher
www.TheNationalLocksmith.com
Together We Reach A Milestone!
As Marc has previously mentioned, this is the 75th When I entered the field of locksmithing, it was
anniversary for The National Locksmith magazine. It through locksmith magazines that I learned a substantial
is with tremendous appreciation for subscribers like amount of information about this trade, and the products
you that have made it possible for us to reach such a and tools I was sure to encounter. The information was
milestone. We hope you'll be there for another 75. invaluable. I can’t even imagine not having a trade
magazine along the way.
Over the years not only has the locksmith industry
changed, but this publication has as well. The amount of I happen to love magazines in general. It is my
information that is now available in print is staggering, preferred medium for information. I dislike the newspaper
compared to just 20-years ago. The topics regularly because it is way to difficult to handle and I can’t read it
covered and the scope involved is deeper and more lying in bed, which is where I do much, if not most of my
informative than ever. This is all attributed to the reading. The Chicago Sun-Times newspaper is the only
contributing writers of this publication. one that tried to address the management problem with a
smaller format.
The National Locksmith is fortunate, and grateful, to
have (without question) the best stable of writers available I currently have a pile of magazines of various topics
to the locksmith trade. There is no other locksmith related that is without exaggeration, about a foot high next to my
magazine that even comes close to matching the writing night stand. I spend a few hundred dollars a year on
talent and experience of those who contribute to The various publications and enjoy every one of them. In fact, I
National Locksmith. And, as someone who has been in the want more.
trenches for some time myself, I don’t say that tongue in I am amazed when I meet someone from
cheek just because I am associated with this magazine. No the locksmith trade who does
other locksmith publication offers a deeper lineup of not receive The National
writers, more experienced writers, more dependable Locksmith magazine, or any
writers, or more loyal writers than we do. trade magazine, because
The writers are the unsung heroes of not only this they say it’s too expensive,
magazine, but to the locksmith trade as a whole. It is they or they don't have the time
who manage their own businesses and families on a daily to read it. I don’t see how
basis and still take the time to research, install, service, they can afford not to get it,
repair, disassemble, test, photograph, write, meet and read it! Information
deadlines, and ultimately produce an article to be is the secret key that
disseminated to those interested in learning from their unlocks everything. I
experiences. It’s an awesome task which they meet month don’t know about
after month, year after year, for little more that a periodic you, but I for one
thank-you, and quite often, hate mail if they make a don’t like being
mistake. Without them we would not exist, and you would locked out.
still be operating in the dark ages.
It is the writers, researchers, teachers and reporters of
the world that keep us informed, educated, and advanced.
We all owe a debt of gratitude to them; it’s a daunting
responsibility. If you don’t think so, just try it some time.
I’m not talking about writing an article or two. I’m talking
about writing an article every month, year in, year out.
Greg Mango
Only then would you fully appreciate the effort, discipline,
time, and sacrifice it takes to accomplish. You would also Editor
have a greater appreciation and understanding of what you
now hold in your hands.
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L e t t e r s J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4
The National Locksmithis interested in your view. We do reserve the right to edit for clarity and length.
Norman H. Schamp, Jr. night of our honeymoon. I said,
Norm what do you think you’re
May 13, 1948–July 4, 2003
going to do with that? And he said
Norm Schamp, well known safe he was going to practice E-MAIL
technician from California, passed manipulation. I said, you have to be
YOUR VIEWS!
away as a result of a lingering kidding. He replied, don’t worry…
condition from his military service I brought one for you too.” [email protected]
in Vietnam. Ironically given the Remember to include your
patriotic nature of the man, first and last name.
he passed on July Fourth.
Norm was a true friend to the
industry, always available with
advice and information for his
colleagues. Norm specialized in
safes and safe work, owner of
Schamp’s Enterprises since
1979 with his wife, writer for all about their rights and control.
The National Locksmith,Shirl Schamp. Are they all like that?
Shirl says, “When we got Virgil Ertle
married, Norm knew all the high Indiana
security stuff and I knew all the
Credit Card Info
junk stuff. When you put us
together, we knew everything In the September Issue of
about locksmithing.” The National Locksmith,I submitted a
Norm taught safe opening Technitip for accepting credit cards
classes for organizations all over the from customers without having to
United States, and assisted Shirl lease or purchase equipment. The
in teaching automotive seminars. Norm Schamp was a good friend phone number I gave was for
to the industry, The National Locksmith, existing accounts. Here is the
Shirl notes, “Norm brought a
the NSO and to countless individuals. number to set up new accounts with
safe dial into the room on the first
We will miss him. “NOVAARU” 866-548-6826.
I’m sorry for any inconvenience
this may have caused anyone.
Shark Bait
Carol Oar
I recently followed up on a credit
Oregon
card service that was advertised in
The National Locksmith.I thought Cannonball Hinge Help
that offering the service to my
Our local bank has a large
customers would be a stimulus for
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[phone].
There was nothing about the
merchant having expectation of Don Huisman
good or helpful service, but rather Iowa
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Strattec Launches same quality components and audit trail capability.
Strattec Xl Line and exact specifications of The units range in size
STRATTEC XL (Xtended its OEM line of products, from outside dimensions
Line) is a new product line resulting in an aftermarket of 13" x 8-1/4" x 11-3/4"
that includes transponder automotive key product and inside dimensions of
and traditional keys, and that has the look and feel 6-1/2" x 8" x 11-1/2" to
other products. The of the original equipment outside dimensions of 34"
STRATTEC XL brand manufacturer. It is backed x 12" x 12" and inside
delivers automotive OEM by STRATTEC’s industry- dimensions of 17" x 11-
quality, expands leading sales support, 3/4" x 10-1/2". Made in the
STRATTEC’s aftermarket customer service and U.S.A. from heavy gauge
product line and offers a product training. steel, the Class B units
stronger and more The initial roll out of 301 have an anti-fish baffle to
profitable program deter removal of contents
STRATTEC XL Automotive
for distributors Keys will include more Flags and colors, which from the hopper opening,
and locksmiths. than 30 sku’s, offering car should appeal to racing yet still maintain a large
models from the major fans all over. As promised, hopper opening (2-1/2" x
import lines: Honda, the new Hockey design 5-3/4" x 10-1/8") for
Mazda, Nissan, Toyota, will round out the ease of use.
Mitsubishi and Hyundai, American Classic Sports
plus many other keys, while the ladies will Videx CyberLock®
domestic-built models. find the Ladybugs and Intelligence
With this addition to Sunflowers very pleasing in Padlocks
STRATTEC’s product line, to the eye. Last but not Videx announces
they are able to cover 90 least, the Irish plaid design CyberLock Electronic
percent of the dotted with
replacement key market shamrocks will
for distributors and catch the eye of
locksmith customers. many a laddie
and lass.
Klassy Keys
It’s been three months Perma-Vault
since Klassy Keys Rotary
Depository
presented its Keys of
Hoppers
Freedom to the American 303
public, and they have Perma-Vault
“waved” the industry. With Safe Corporation has four Padlocks. CyberLock
the new year will come brings key control and an
five new designs, which 302 audit trail of every
have been the most opening to padlocks. A
requested through the standard padlock can be
past months. Klassy Keys quickly converted into a
will introduce the Flame full-functioning access
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design for those who control system by
STRATTEC XL keys appreciate custom cars rotary depository hopper replacing its mechanical
are designed and and motorcycles, as well safes, which are available cylinder with a CyberLock
manufactured using the as the crossed Checkered with digital electronic locks electronic cylinder.
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