A listing of locksmith answers for the do-it-your-self public.

This site is published by Thelockman as a resource for answers to questions about lock

hardware and various adjustments that can be made to make hardware work better.

If you have a question about a subject not covered as listed below send it to the editor

and we will post a new topic to give you an answer as soon as possible. We do not

Answer questions about lock defeating or about safes. There are many sites about safes

available and many of them are more knowledgeable than what we might answer.

A little padlock history	Scammers, what to watch for	A new standard for bump resistance
Types of locks	Bored locks	Interconnected locksets
Mortise locks	Pre-assembled locks	Rim locks
Hardware grades	Building settling problems	Strike problems
Latches explained	Key stuck in lock	Inside knob won't turn
Loose or worn hinges	Metal door rattle	Key control
Redrilling a door	Warped door	Reinforcing a strike
Reinforcing a door jamb	Strike problems	Stripped threads in wood
Rekey or replace	Tool rekeyable locks

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