We all like a secure domicile. We just do. And we should. No one can tell you you shouldn’t have that, and it’s not paranoia to want it. Sturdy locks, alarm systems, steel clad doors… all designed to make getting into your property as hard as possible. Problem; what about when you want to let […]
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Openers – Position Matters
So, this is gonna be a short post. It’s been awhile, again, but sometimes some things need to be said. Let’s start at the beginning; This is a door; When the door opens, it rests at a 90 degree angle from the door frame, covering approximately 39″ of wall, like this; These are things that […]
AC Hobbs and the Impossible Locks
So. I’m taking a break from history for a bit. As pretty as they are, I’m finding very little in the way of useful developments from the Romans to Medieval locks. The really interesting stuff starts at Joseph Bramah and Jeremiah Chubb around 1850. See, in 1770 a man named Joseph Bramah invented a lock […]
Technology Progression – Locks
Believe it or not, I’m not ready to post about the Romans yet. So much of this old, historical information is contradictory that speaking with any confidence of accuracy is difficult. Out of frustration I actually turned on YouTube and listened to a livestream of one of my own personal favorite writers doing a Q&A. […]
The History of Locks
So. We’re gonna start here, because it makes the most sense to start at the beginning. Note to the reader: This topic is huge. Massive even. I’m going to do this in parts, or no one would see me for about a month. While we should note that the earliest example of a lock and […]
Probably Never Happen – Really
There are some things you just can’t plan for. Some things should really be replaced. Some people really want in. And dumb will be dumb. Inevitably, stuff happens. When setting up security, it’s really up to you to decide how much protection you need, and what you think you need to protect against. If someone […]
Sidewinder
Cutting house keys isn’t complicated. Really, for the most part it’s all about knowing your blanks. Once you’re comfortable with identifying what you’re trying to cut, the rest is just keeping your key cutter aligned. This is where I normally go into my rant about automatic cutting machines, but really those machines drive so […]
Security for All
Welcome to the KW Region, where we all look like this; Because we dream about this; Or something like it, at least. Kitchener Waterloo Region has become a hub for all things business. Big conglomerates, small smart ups, single proprietors and big corporations are all finding exactly what they need right here is Kitchener Waterloo. […]
Let’s Talk Laundry Rooms
So, this is a huge topic. For such a small room, communal laundry rooms are a major source of income for a lot of our less honest community members. They are also a major source of expense for many of our building owners. And it’s getting worse. There are a few ways to address this […]