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Locksmith Tales from Buffalo, NY
buffalocks
Aug 303 min
Reviving Relics and Crafting Smart Keys: Another Day in the Life of a Buffalo Locksmith
As a locksmith, no two days are ever the same. Each job comes with its unique set of challenges and stories. Recently, I had the...
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buffalocks
Aug 203 min
Real-World Locksmithing: A few examples of recent work
Rekeying a Piece of History: Old Sargent Locks Recently, a customer came to me after having his keys stolen—an all-too-common scenario...
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buffalocks
Jul 264 min
Busy Week: Automotive, Residential, and Recreational Lock Repairs in Buffalo
This week, I decided to take it easy and focus on getting my ever-growing stock of keys, remotes, locks, and tools in order. I turned off...
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buffalocks
Jul 192 min
Quick and Reliable Solutions for Smart Key Issues: A Recent Lockout Success Story
The other night, I received a call for a lockout involving a 2020 Mazda CX-9. After unlocking the car and retrieving the keys, the...
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buffalocks
Jul 191 min
Revamping Your Home Security: Modern Solutions for Old Mortised Locksets
Mortised locksets have long been a staple in home security, known for their durability and longevity. High-quality mortised locksets can...
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buffalocks
Jul 142 min
Keys, keys, keys... and more keys!
It's usually lost car keys that I'm called to replace, and it's definitely the bread and butter of my business. But every once in a...
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buffalocks
Jul 112 min
Overcoming Challenges: A Locksmith's Tale of Determination and Responsibility
In the locksmith business, especially in the automotive field, every job brings its own set of challenges and learning opportunities....
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buffalocks
Jun 211 min
Been a while, still got it!
It's been a while since I've worked on a VATS (Vehicle Anti-Theft System), GM's first-generation electronic security system, easily...
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buffalocks
May 302 min
Locksmith on the Move: Serving Clarence, Medina, Niagara Falls, and Buffalo in One Morning
I started the day bright and early at the Clarence Travel Plaza, where a storage unit was missing its keys. Thankfully, I was able to...
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buffalocks
May 151 min
Keyed Entry to a Keypad Entry
Keyed entry trim replaced with a keypad trim on back door's exit device.
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buffalocks
May 82 min
Broken key? Call a professional..
This morning, a friend of mine who works at a grocery store here in Buffalo called me to tell me about a customer at her store which...
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buffalocks
Apr 242 min
Push lock servicing on an old medicine cabinet
Might be a bit of a boring post but I was very happy with how nice this job turned out. Was called to service an old medicine cabinet at...
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buffalocks
Apr 241 min
Locksmith in Buffalo NY
Just wanted to share my listing on Bing: https://www.bing.com/maps?osid=6dd358a5-965d-4fd1-a25f-7891d2b6bed5&cp=42.940008~-78.879097&lvl=...
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buffalocks
Mar 272 min
Kaba Simplex install
Just wanted to show a nice job I did for a customer. The customer wanted a Kaba Simplex installed on his front door. The Kaba Simplex...
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buffalocks
Mar 51 min
When fixing an older mortised lockset wasn't a viable option..
Was rekeying a few locks for a customer and noticed a mortised lockset with a mulfunctioning latch. I origianlly thought an internal...
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buffalocks
Jan 311 min
Just as things were going so well...
Ensuring a successful locksmith business involves more than just possessing the right tools and expertise. It goes beyond knowing how to...
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buffalocks
Jan 161 min
Tough Problems, Simple Solutions!
Weather can create all sorts of problems with doors and locks and we know weather here in Buffalo! Doors shift, locks freeze - all are...
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buffalocks
Jan 43 min
Embracing my role as Buffalo's 24/7 emergency locksmith
I was tired and already in bed when the phone rang a little after midnight. I weighed staying in bed vs getting up, getting dressed,...
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buffalocks
Dec 24, 20232 min
Rescuing Old Faithful: A Locksmith's Tale in Buffalo, NY
Got a call Friday evening - "Buffalock and key, Eli speaking, how can I help you?" "Hi my key won't turn in the ignition, can you help?"...
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