AboutJames Expertise I am knowledgeable in almost every area of Locksmithing. This includes locks, keys, lost keys, residential and commercial lockouts, rekeying, masterkeying, high security locks, access control, electric locks, security cameras and home safety. I have been running an online business since 2004 where I sell all types of lock and security hardware to everyone from apartment renters to business owners to the US government. Before that I started a locksmith service in 1999. I deal with many types of security equipment including high security safe locks, heavy duty padlocks, exit devices, biometric readers, electric strikes, magnetic locks, full surface hinges and I only sell what I personally stand behind 100%. The online business has given me a more in-depth look at the locksmithing industry, helping me to learn more about each and every product that I offer, as well as products I don't have but end up finding for customers to solve any issues they have with security or door hardware.
Please don't submit any automotive or safe questions as these aren't areas that I can help in.
Experience I have been Locksmithing since 1999 and own my own Locksmithing business. I have many years of hands-on experience through the many services I have performed for my customers. I've run my business the way I wanted, treating everyone as I would like to be treated and knowing that any customer could be my last if I didn't perform my locksmithing duties as I had promised.
Organizations Montana Locksmith Association
Education/Credentials I have a diploma in Masterkeying, Advanced Locksmithing & Locksmithing from Foley-Belsaw.
Past/Present Clients US government, colleges, schools, city and state governments, large and small corporations, home owners.
Question I have a locked interior door and cannot get into my bed room. In the past ( at my previous residence) I have been locked out and used a wire hanger to get in. However, this lock will not open using this method (pushing a small button inside the lock with a coat hanger). Do you have any suggestions?
Answer Hello Brian,
Some privacy locks, which is what you likely have, use a pushbutton on the knob, others use a turnbutton on the knob and other use a pushbutton on the trim next to the knob.
Think about how yours locks. Do you turn it to lock or do you push a button on the rose?
If you turn the button you'll need a small screwdriver in the outside knob to turn the piece inside it to unlock it. If you push a button on the rose (the trim piece) you'll also want a small screwdriver to turn the slot in the outside rose.
The only locks that work with a nail or coat hanger are those that have a pushbutton on the inside.
