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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usps
mailbox key ?? need a copie or a picture please for 92585 92544 area

Asked by mail man helper over 11 years ago

Not quite sure what you're asking. If you need a copy of a key, try your local walk-in locksmith shop. Just because it says USPS doesn't mean it's restricted or anything. A local shop should have it or should be able to get it. 

Hi,

I've got a key I need copied, but I've never seen any key like this before. Can you tell me what kind of key this is and who might be able to copy it? I've posted a pic here: http://imgur.com/yoMmk0B

Thanks

Asked by Pedro almost 11 years ago

It's made by an Israeli company called Mul-T-Lock. They are restricted keys & are proprietary to the individual lock shop that bought the rights to that keyway. The lock shop's name on the key is the only place you can get it copied, & usually you have to be an authorized person who originally purchased the key system from that locksmith.

I lost the key to my.sentry safe v330. It has since been discontinued. Can I pick the lock or should I take it to my local locksmith. I need important papers out of it asap!

Asked by Vicki over 11 years ago

You local locksmith might be able to pick or drill it open. You might have to buy a new safe after that. Luckily it's a cheap safe. 

Can I sent you a picture of a lock that I'm trying to find the correct key for?

Asked by Javan over 10 years ago

Sure. I'm on Twitter: ATXJoshL

what is a shackle plug tool used for ( best padlock)

Asked by bob over 11 years ago

I've never heard of a "shackle plug", almost sounds fake. It's like saying an engine tire tool. 

My friend says that in 10 years, traditional key locks will be completely obsolete, replaced by the new breed of electronic locks, controlled by your phone and such. Have you seen those and do you think they're going to take over?

Asked by Augie over 11 years ago

Absolutely not. There are still too many people who can't afford it, don't care about the convenience, don't like electronic technology, etc. Honestly, I kind of doubt manual locks will ever completely be obsolete. The demand just isn't there. Yes, there are already quite a few different options on the market, but they're still pretty expensive. 

i just started renting a new house. the landlord said there was a safe i could use if i wanted to but said he didnt know the combination. i can close that latch but if i turn the dial i will be locked out. is there anyway i can find out the combo?

Asked by eric over 10 years ago

You'd have to have a locksmith come out & decode it. Otherwise you can always take it in somewhere of its small enough to transport yourself.