What You Need to be a Locksmith
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ส.ค. 2019
- Ever ask yourself, "What tools does a locksmith use?" or "What You Need to be a Locksmith?" Here are the locksmith tools and equipment we use at ACME Locksmith. We've included links to many of the locksmith tools on Amazon and Alibaba that we use.
Universal Key Cutter: SEC-E9 s.click.aliexpress.com/e/crbyppCG
Automotive Locksmith Tools, Car Key Programmers:
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HPC Key by Code Cutter:
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Our Favorite Belt Sander:
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Inexpensive Standard Key Duplicator for Backup:
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Inexpensive Laser Key Duplicator:
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Adrian Steel Locksmith Shelving:
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Our Favorite 18V Drill:
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Lock Installation Kits:
Professional Kit by Templaco - amzn.to/2H4SPD7
Professional Kit by Kwikset - amzn.to/2KHxII2
Inexpensive Kit - amzn.to/2YKxqtS
I'm here because I'm learning to pick locks and I hate my IT architect job.
Same
Joining your club
Same
Me too, lol...
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this guy is so excited and passionate... about keys. this guy is beating me in life.
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Every time I hear the word ACME I think of the road runner,and coyote.
I always think of an Anvil.
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Thank you. This was very helpful, especially about the affordable options.
I wanna work there. So organized.
WOW! We are a start up Locksmith service and this video was super helpful. THANK YOU!
Glad it was helpful!
Great informative video came here out of interest for the types of tools you use in your trade and you just turned me into an addict for more locksmith information. Thank you and keep up the great work
I wish I have few experiences. I would start this quick. Thank you for the great information.
Super informative and helpful video. Appreciate the no-nonsense fast pace. Those key duplicators are affordable, but the key cutters (originators) seem like the single biggest money hurdle, in terms of initial layout cost.
this is excellent. am planning 2 make a shop 4a locksmith but am still training 2 cut keys.
This guy is a great presentator I couldn't stop watching, because how he explains everything.👍👍👍
I appreciate that....
Thank you, I needed this info where it is all condensed and in one place. Excellent presentation.
You're very welcome!
Very informative video thank you Acme locksmith.
Awesome vid! Thanks for sharing!
Amazing information - thank you for the video!
Robert, it's really helpful. Thank you.
You're welcome.
That was a good, precise, fast information. All the essentials in one shot. Thanks.
You're welcome!
Hey Robert, awesome video!
Just started my own locksmith business and took some info from your video for some purchases. Keep up the good work! Only thing I would add would be a pair of safety glasses right next to your key machines! Had some key shavings hit the corner of my eye the other day, now a pair of glasses are sitting next to all my machines.
Great tip!
What advice can u offer wanna start the shop also
Where can I get training to become a locksmith?
Great info I just decided to start my own business starting from the bottom
@@joehonz2722 How’s the business going Joe? I’m thinking of doing the same. Thanks
Thank you for sharing
Thanks for the advice! While I don't think I've got that many career changes left in me, that's a very handy list of tools to keep an eye out for at estate sales. As a hobbyist lock picker and lock installer, the more I can do my own locksmithing work the better for me! I'll be sure to give you guys the call if I get in a jam in Arizona.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Really instructive.
Great job sir !
Great video mate, and extremely helpful. Gb
Great video. Thank you 🙏
I love your honesty thank you 🙏🏼 for that
You are so welcome
Thank you, thank you, great explanation straight to the point.
Appreciate your comment. 👍
This is gold information
Thank you for this video!
Truly welcome.
Thanks Robert
Thank you so very much for sharing this information. God Speed.
You're welcome. 🙂
Very helpful video, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Great Video
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video, thank you!
Glad you liked it!
I have that machine. They are excellent.
Thanks for the video
No problem!
Great video. I am very much enjoying your back log of videos. I actually have been considering becoming a locksmith.
Go for it!
Awesome
Thanks much for the video, trying to learn how to be a locksmith
Glad to help
Thanks you for information video 🎉
Nice job buddy
Thank you for this video! I worked at Lowe’s for a few months in hardware, I learned a lot about locks and keys and it’s just a fascinating line of work to me and I’m wanting to make a career out of it. I absolutely loved copying keys and rekeying house locks and I only want to learn more. I’m going to start online school for it and attempt to get a job at a local locksmith until I’m comfortable enough to start my own business. Thank you again for this video!
Glad it was helpful!
I'm interested in the same
No way! That's how I got my interest for locksmithing too, was as a CSA at Lowes in the tool and hardware department!!!
@@LocksmithRecommended Unfortunately top of list of tools today is a drill and drill bits for most of the locksmiths, competent lock pickers are in short supply at the moment.
@@monkstandinglast If they're using drills and drill bits for typical locks, that's not a locksmith. We train our own before sending out. If I had a "locksmith" drill a house lock, I'd fire him.
Thank you very much for your teachi
Commercial locksmith by trade, great video, I use an ITL machine for most of the keys I cut. You may want to check one out.
great video - wish I had seen it before
Thanks!
Wow! Your video rocks! ! ! Thsnk you! ! !
You're welcome!✌️
Great video some good information👍
Thanks 👍
well said .thx
YOU'RE BEST OF THE BEST......BIG THUMPS UP
Thanks!
Dang what a great video awesome 😎🙌
Thank you
Nice
Thank you so much for this great video, very helpful please post more, Bless 🙂😇
Thank You for such an informative video. 👍🏽
I'm a flight attendant about 2 hours south of you 😉. After a great deal of research I've decided that learning the trade of locksmithing is going to be my side gig and in the event of aviation layoffs it will take a more prominent employment role.
I appreciate the time that you have placed into making this video.
If you are ever looking for an apprentice, please reach out! 😊
Glad it was helpful!
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Hi great video
Can you please do a video on van tour? Also what do recommend on learning this trade?
Will do, its a great idea. Apprenticeships are the best way, but there is training available to help get you started. Check out our blog post on How to Become a Locksmith: www.acmelocksmith.com/blog/how-to-become-a-locksmith/
oh and any recommendations on starter kit or practice kit for home where I can start learning with it? Thank you.
Rhanks a lot
Do you do lockpick pickins ? Thanks
You got a part number for each of those machines mentioned in this video?
Any advice on a good priced key wholesaler for auto key and fob inventory?
What device to use to copy/clone a garage door remote that uses rolling codes?
I bought some cheap remotes from aliexpress and I have original key for my garage doors, but how can I make more copies?
love the video robert! can u tell me how to get bulk blank keys etc please? thank you!
Any locksmith distributor will have them.
Good
What about the old bit type keys that have side wards & multihull cuts for multiple levers in the, I still a number of those I use. You have a nice shop Thanks
Precision is typically low on these. You can file these by hand from a big blank, or get a lever key cutter if you will need to duplicate safe keys
Robert, can you tell me where to purchase the SEC E9 machine?
What equipment do you need to program german car keys?
Great info, Thank you! if one wants to get some training or take a course before getting into the business, what would be your recommendations? I saw some online courses but I doubt they will be as good as in-person hands on trainings.
Depends on where you live. Several local companies in my area offer training, including ours. Call some locksmith shops in your area and see if they offer into any interductory training programs. Short of that, there are some courses nationally that you can take. I would avoid the mail-in courses.
The first video I saw of yours and love it!! I'm now a Subscriber!! I live in Maryland and have taken the Locksmith program from the Community College. Unfortunately; getting into the business is been few and far between. What advice can you give, if I wanted to start my own locksmith business, but wanted to do the one job that I could get my feet wet in that doesn't cost an arm and leg in tools. I do have a key machine, the WENXING Model BWQ39B. Please Stay Safe and Prosper!
Home rekeying would be the one job to focus on to start. Thanks for watching!
Hi thanks for these very informative videos. I do lock out service to automotive customers. Alotta these customers ask me to cut keys. Even if I have the Key cutting machine how do I know what type of key blanks to carry? Thanks
That just takes experience. After time, you learn the vehicles in your area.
My husband and I want to start this business here in South Africa, we didn't even know where to start
great!! i like yr store key!!
Im here in AZ and have been a Success Manager for almost 10 years, helping businesses make billions (literally) on my advice alone but I cant stand it. 12 hours a day behind a computer screen is no way to live for someone that is a tinkerer at heart.
The difficulty is giving this life up to do something I love but at 1/3rd the pay. Id be willing to make that sacrifice at this point.
So awesome
I’m here to learn to do this because I can’t stand my office job. This seems like you can be your own boss. Thanks so much for your video . What about rates ? How much can you charge and for what services ? I’ll only be doing mobile
Check out our article on How Much Locksmiths Charge.
www.acmelocksmith.com/blog/how-much-does-a-locksmith-cost/
I live in texas where I have to either do 2 years of full time locksmith apprenticeship OR 1 year FT apprenticeship + a recognized local locksmith educational program. Is there a school you can recommend , or is it better skipped and just trying to work under a seasoned locksmith for 2 years.
I’m trying to slowly detach from my current full time airline job and transition to locksmithing and I’ve found your videos very helpful (subscribed) along with Mr Locksmith. Thank you Robert
I don't know what schools TX would consider, but I think that the job experience will be better for you in the long run. Thanks for watching.
Just had to get a spare car key made recently and realized I'm in the wrong business. Thanks for the info.
😂😂😂😂 you made my day
Same, im literally building up what i need to get started right now. Im sick of working for other people
@@chrism4008 Ditto. Gonna start primarily residential, and just reinvest the $ back into the company, to expand to auto and commercial.
Where do you buy all your keys? What’s the best supplier
Waht you think about vvdi key tools
Man thank you for your honest explanations a to z.. From a $10.000 pice of equipment to the $100 pice on aliexpress.. It awesome to spread the knowledge.. I spent 750 to have a key made for my ford that I lost on a job an (it was 500 but the guy had to drive 1 1/2. Hrs to me) so it just got me thinking as much as I like tinkering an practicing skills an learning new ones it was also be nice to make a little something towards any investment.. You even broke down how much to outfit a van awesome video an thank you just got. Like an a new sub..thanks!!
You're welcome
This guy is cool
Thanks!
How about a key fob programmer for a 2011 Chevy Silverado
Great video!! Just started my locksmith business in Puerto Rico, any tips. Is there a way to bypass anti lock system or a machine?
Car antilock systems? The right programming equipment handles that.
@@LocksmithRecommended what equipment would you recommend?
Took classes and I think Im Ready to start my career in becoming a locksmith. Ordered a Definitely and am waiting on that but Was wondering if the sece9 machine cuts bmw keys?
Cutting keys with any of the high security cutters is not an issue (at least duplicating). It's programming BMWs, VWs, Mercedes that's an issue. Most out of the box programmers do not program them. It is a pretty specific skill, and it's something my company chooses not to do.
Check out our video on car keys to learn why.
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Whats the link or name or the 2 programmers you have on the table
Autopropad
Hotwire by tekin
Very helpful information , thanks sir
You're welcome.
Just to clarify a few things, ive been thinking about buying a car from the auctions without keys basically all keys lost (car is cheaper and its good practice) am i right in thinking the Sec E9 will code cut a key even without the keycode? Could i maybe get the key code through the cars VIN number?
Also as for programming i read into a machine called "handy baby 2" would that machine program an only key or is it only good for duplicating?
Great video by the way
Thanks.
It would be cheaper to hire a local locksmith to originate your key than to buy everything you'd need.
Most dealers can cut keys by the vin... I had key break on Chevy Silverado, called dealer and took the registration to deal to prove I owned the truck. The cut new chip key for 50 dollars
Hi thank you for this video, can you explain please how to work with lock Smith and get your license 😊 thank you.
We have an article on our website:
www.acmelocksmith.com/blog/how-to-become-a-locksmith/
What do you think of the km100 key programmer?
Sorry. Never used that one.
Thank you very informative, but how do I get a license to be a locksmith ?
I WANT TO FIND A TOYOTA WIGO, RUSH DOOR Unlock Tool. PLEASE KNOW THE NAME OF TYPE OF LISHI? THANKS A LOT
Hi there. I see u got 368a orange key cutter. Have u successfully done a laser key there that moves the ignition switch??
Ive done 8 keys and nothing.
Any advice? Thanks
We've had success with it on everything but Honda's.
@@LocksmithRecommended ok so it doesnt always work.
Good morning
I been watching all your video, I just would like to do auto lock
here is my question: is someone lost the key, they don't have more key
with the autopro pad or the hot wire can you get the code without been able to connect them to the car to get the code and than cut the key with the ce 9 cnc cut key machine?
Thank you
By code, I'm assuming you mean the code for the key cuts. There are companies that provide you the code information using the VIN number. You need to be verified as a locksmith with them and you need to provide customer's proof of ownership for the car before they will give you that info. Then yes, once you have that information you can use the SEC E9 to cut the Key.
@@LocksmithRecommended thank you, but with the autopro pads, can you get the code?
@@LocksmithRecommended Also do you have a video training just for auto locksmith?
@@LIONINKPRINT We do not. But we do offer an Auto Locksmith training course if you are in AZ. azlocksmithtraining.com/locksmith_skills_course_description.html
@@LocksmithRecommended thank you for your reply, I'm in west palm beach. Fl.
I though that the auto propad was to get the code to be able to make the key when all Keyes are lost
Thank you
Would you recommend the SEC E9 over the HPC Blitz for the only code machine on a van?
I asked my shop manager that very question after we tested our first one. If all you are doing is automotive and house keys the SEC E9 is going to take care of it. But the blitz will support a ton of different keyways that the SEC E9 doesn't have in their db.
So it really will depend on what kind of services you are going to perform and the variety of keys you expect to be seeing.
Do you typically buy the SEC E9 with all 12 clamps?
@@theone-so9br We have, but not always. It's a matter of choice. The Tibbe keys can be cut on an HPC if you have that adapter. Tubular keys can be cut on a tubular key cutter (and that cutter is less than the cost of the clamp). Flat sided keys can be cut on any old key machine. So it just depends on what you prefer and how you plan to setup.
@@LocksmithRecommended What tubular key cutter do you use/buy then?
do you have representative in Phili, PA?
Sorry we do not.
Wouldnt the Miracle A9 have been a better choice since the SEC is just a knock off of the Miracle a9?
Yes, they are basically the same. I bought a Miracle A5 when it first came out, and we were happy with it.
I do believe the SEC E9 is about $2,000 less than the Miracle A9 though.
Is the SEC E9 still working out ok?
Just bought another one for a new location. I love them. And they are now sold/supported by a US distributor.
Even before you started talking about the sec e9 I was gonna gripe about it, but I'm curious how many people get lemons with those, I had one lemon, but it cut me hundreds of keys before it went out. I like the machines, I'm just worried about them constantly.
I have three of them and have not yet had any issues with any of them. Even if I did, I could replace them four times before spending the same amount of money on the "American" version. Which, most likely, comes out of the same factory.
@@LocksmithRecommended what is your opinion on the xhorse dolphin condor machines? I'm thinking of getting one of those instead or the sec e9.
@@gLocksmith. I've never used one.
Where can I study it ?
I would really like to become an automotive key programmer Where how to start? what do you Recommend taking a course? Any suggestions. Thank you
Where are you located? We offer an auto course in Arizona.
@@LocksmithRecommended I'm in California
What would you need to invest in to program German vehicles? Could you by chance give me a link to what we need to invest in to reprogram and cut for German vehicles, please? Thanks in advance. Hope you're well.
It's beyond my level of expertise to advise on it. Complicated enough I never pursued it.
Do you still recommend the sec-e9?
Yes. I do. Bang for the buck, best machine there is in my opinion.
Hello
I been watching your video,
here is my question: do the auto pro pad 2 do all key lost for Toyota Prius three 2016 ?
because i try it and it says it didn't support is there is any steps or procedure to do it ?
please advice
Thank you
and best regards
You can find the Auto Pro vehicle support list on their website here: autopropad.com/applications
@@LocksmithRecommended
thank you but i think i made a mistake i bought xtoolx100pad2 not pro bad maybe thats why its not supporting
any way thank you a lot the link you provide is very helpful
big like :)