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October 25, 2019 Category: Locks & KeysAuthor: Chris Strauss Double-Cylinder Locks: Design and Function For commercial buildings and certain residential applications, double-cylinder locks and deadbolts offer an additional level of security. This type of lock has two cylinders and requires a key for locking and unlocking the door from the outside or inside. Unlike a […]

September 30, 2019 Category: SafesAuthor: Chris Strauss How a Locksmith Opens a Combination Safe Lock Keeping important documents, cash and other valuable items in a combination safe is a smart idea in case of burglary, fire or natural disaster, but what happens when you can’t get the safe open to access those important things? Despite

September 20, 2019 Category: Access ControlAuthor: Chris Strauss Why Your Company Should Consider Cloud-Based Access Control In recent years, access control systems have become the new standard for commercial security. Now, the added benefits of cloud technology are making access control systems even better. Decision-makers at your company should consider the following advantages: Scalability, Reliability,

August 14, 2019 Category: Locks & KeysAuthor: Chris Strauss Popular Smart Lock Has a Major Security Failure Home automation and integrated smart locks are becoming ever more popular devices. Having appliances, security cameras, lighting, thermostats, irrigation systems, and entertainment centers all connected to a hub is revolutionizing the way homeowners operate. They can program and

Coast CE7124HGB Lantern LEDs have certainly changed the way the the world sees things. I really wish we’d have waited on the CFL rush for LED technology to settle down in structure and price, because it is truly the way to go. This lantern from Coast stands as proof in my eyes. It’s a lightweight,

Kreg Tool | Triton TA1200BS TCMBS In case you hadn’t heard, Kreg is the exclusive distributor for Triton tools in the U.S. We stopped at their booth during the National Hardware Show to see several new tools and accessories, and got a great look at Triton’s TA1200BS and TCMBS Belt Sanders. Triton Belt Sanders Video

IRWIN’s New Impact Performance Series Line is Custom-Engineered for Impact Drills and Drivers Phase 1 Launch of IRWIN’s New Line Includes Screwdriving Bits, Nutsetters, Socket Adapters, and Bit Holders HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. [May 6, 2013] — As professional tradesmen continually seek power tool accessories that stand up on the toughest jobsites and help them do their

Porter Cable PCE605K Oscillating Tool The National Hardware Show was a little less crowded this year than in the past. We’re not sure if it’s a sign of the economy or something else. Whatever the case, we got to see some great new tools and accessories from several companies, including Porter Cable. They introduced us

Lloyd Kerry has been a woodworker for over 30 years and he’s learned a few things during that time. One of which is the fact that on a rainy day, it’s a real pain in the #^% to make a plywood run if you don’t have a camper shell on your truck. Necessity being the

BOSCH Planer – A Better Mousetrap? I like Jim Stevens. He’s a nice guy and genuinely loves what he does for a living. As a designer of fine woodworking tools for Bosch, he puts his heart and soul into everything he creates or helps create. He understands the tools and he understands how they’re going