Master Keying
How to master key a building is a valuable locksmith skill.
Master Keying
The subject of this locksmith video DVD lesson is how to master key locks. Master keying locks is an essential skill and a common request for a locksmith from home owners and business owners alike. This course will start with presenting a simple master key system and follow with a more complex system. The course covers common standards for master keying. Please see the sample video clips.
This video runs 1 hr. 58 min. and is divided into eight parts:
- Part 1 – Tools needed to master key locks
- Part 2 – How to construct a master key system
- Part 3 – Code machines
- Part 4 – Space and depth keys
- Part 5 – Pinning the locks
- Part 6 – Adding a lockset
- Part 7 – Master Key software
- Part 8 – Suggested practice activities
After completing this course you should be able to:
- 1. List the tools used in master keying locks.
- 2. Explain the difference between master keying locks and keying locks alike.
- 3. Explain the process of masterkeying locks.
- 4. List six basic rules used in designing a master key system.
- 5. List the basic master key codes for a four level system.
- 6. Generate key combinations for a master key system.
- 7. Explain how the HPC 1200 Code machine works.
- 8. Explain how to use space and depth keys.
- 9. Explain how to add a lock to a master key system.
- 10. Explain the basic steps in using a master key software.
How to master key locks is a valuable skill!
One master key job will more than pay for the course!