The Chinese carved bronze password padlock has five rotating discs made of bronze with four Chinese characters on each disc as follows:
“锄禾日当午，汗滴禾下土 。谁知盘中餐，粒粒皆辛苦。
Each line is part of a poem written 1400 years ago about Peasants working in the rice fields and each grain of rice is precious. The title of the poem is “A Hard-Working Farmer” Li Shen (772-846 AD)
Farmers weeding at noon,
Sweat down the field soon.
Who knows food on a tray
Due to their tolling day?
(*Note: Close Translation but I don’t speak Mandarin)
You can turn the discs easily, but if you want to open this lock you have to rotate the characters “锄禾日当午” in a line. Not a lock to secure your belonging because it is a very popular Chinese Poem. Easy to open even if you don’t know Chinese.
Both side of the lock are jointed with a carved head of lion. The padlock is made of Bronze, an alloy, made of red copper, tin and lead.
The most common decorations on padlocks was animals from the Chinese Zodiac , such as tiger, dragon, deer, sheep, ox, etc. In Western Zhou dynasty, dragon symbol for the mens locks and phoenix for women locks were mostly used. I have a large collection of Antique Locks, Padlocks, Keys, lock picks and Handcuffs so I will make a few more Blogs and video about them. Send me any pics of old locks, keys and handcuffs mrprolock@gmail.com
AA Automotive Locksmith Vancouver Mobile Service: If you have BCAA auto insurance, Canadian Automobile Assocaition (CAA), American Automoblie Assocation (AAA) or other emergency auto/RV/motorcyle/bike roadside service, and if your keys are locked inside the car or trunk, or your keys are lost or broken, and lost car keys, they will cover emergency locksmith service up to $100. Mr. Locksmith will provide you with a receipt so you can submit it to your auto insurance provider http://www.icbc.com/) for 24 hour locksmith vancouver reimbursement. Report Stolen cars to the RCMP or your local police.
We provide all kinds of automotive, residential and commercial locksmith services in Vancouver, Tri-Cities, Port Coqutilam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra, Downtown Vancouver, Buranby, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Delta, Surrey, Whistler, Lower Mainland, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Ridge Meadows, Mission, White Rock, Surrey,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 3rd Generation Master Locksmith 25+ Years Experience
BC Security Locksmith Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006
I have a new two (2) person only 5 Day Hands-on Locksmith Training starting Monday January 23-27, 2012 and Monday January 30 to February 3rd, 2012 in Downtown Vancouver 10am-5pm.
Only two (2) Locksmith Students only, great for Family Members or Business Partners. Class size is very limited so call me now to book.
Day 1: The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys, duplicate keys by code and manual key machines, dissemble locks, rekey locks, remove and replace deadbolts, shim locks, introduction to picking
Day 2: More cutting keys on code machine, rekeying deadbolts, trouble shooting lock problems, more shimming, more lock picking.
Day 3: Full day of lock picking, We will follow my new book “Penetration Expert: How to Pick locks like a Professional locksmith” Methods to pick locks: rake, feel method picking, rake and feel, picking mush room pins, picking spool pins,
Day 4: lock-outs, removing broken keys, design a mini Master key system and master key locks.
Day 5: impressioning locks, trouble shooting lockouts, How to open a lock that will not pick, open a malfunctioning lock, rules and regulations, opening cars.
Toronto December 2012 TBA
How to use a Plug Spinner or Flipper
I provide hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.
This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course. You will learn to pick locks the starting the first day. The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys.
The Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.
Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details.
The apprentice form I fill out the first day of locksmith class.
See my Youtube video on “How to use a Plug Spinner or Flipper when you pick the lock the wrong way.”
Call or e-mail me to book a seat to attend the Locksmith Class.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 3rd Generation Master Locksmith 25+ Years Experience
BC Security Locksmith Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006
AA Automotive Locksmiths BC Government Licensed Locksmith B4227. Call Terry 604-782-6996
Locked out? Need Keys? Keys locked in your car? or worst, keys locked in the trunk?
When I passed my drivers license (one day after I turned 16yrs old) and I could now, after school and weekends, do emergency mobile locksmith service. My favorite locksmith job was “keys locked in car.” I could open any car with a homemade long piece of banding steel (later I bought a “Slim Jim”) and a coat hanger with a Sheperd’s hook bent on one end. I later updated my coat hanger to a chrome coat hanger (people got upset when I just used a plain coat hanger).
I could open any car in less than 60 seconds. Today with modern cars with anti-theft devices, air bags in the door, pick resistant locks I have a large car opening kit filled with air wedges, long reach tools that glow in the dark, bendable tools with hooks and lasso and a computer program to help me open the harder cars. Also, I have specialized lock picks to open pick resistant locks (BMW, Lexus, etc.).
Note: Tennis balls blowing air into the keyhole will not open any car (fun stunt on Youtube).
Terry Whin-Yates Mr. Locksmith Locked out of car video
AA Automotive Mobile Locksmith and car locksmith Services 24 hour emergency locksmiths
Locked out of your car? • Need to extract a broken key? • Lost car keys? Car Keys Made • Can’t remove the club from your steering wheel? • Keys locked in truck? (Keys locked in BMW truck, Yes, we can open your car without damage)
Ignition Repair (Auto Theft Damage)
Truck Keys Made
Transponder Keys, Chip Keys, Remotes, VATS Keys
Have you been frustrated getting keys made for late model cars because they are equipped with transponder keys? AA Automotive Locksmiths can cut keys by code for almost any vehicle. We can make keys for cars even when codes are not available. Send us a lock from the car and we can generate a key for it. This will usually give you a complete working key for the car.
At AA Automotive Mobile Locksmith Professional Locksmith Vancouver Mobile Service specialize in opening cars and trunks without damaging the vehicle.
If you have BCAA auto insurance, Canadian Automobile Assocaition (CAA), American Automoblie Assocation (AAA) or other emergency auto/RV/motorcyle/bike roadside service, and if your keys are locked inside the car or trunk, or your keys are lost or broken, and lost car keys, they will cover emergency locksmith service up to $100. Mr. Locksmith will provide you with a receipt so you can submit it to your auto insurance provider for emergency 24 hour locksmith vancouver reimbursement.
AA Automotive Mobile Locksmith provides full 24hr Mobile Locksmith and automotive, residential and commercial locksmith services in Vancouver, Tri-Cities, Port Coqutilam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra, Downtown Vancouver, Buranby, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Delta, Surrey, Whistler, Lower Mainland, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Ridge Meadows, Mission, White Rock, Surrey,24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call Terry 604-772-6996
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 3rd Generation Master Locksmith 25+ Years Experience
BC Security Locksmith Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
The top ten list identifying the Fraudulent and Unlicensed Locksmiths was developed jointly by the BBB, BC Consumer Protection and the BC Crime Prevention Association.
BBB ”Consumers reported “local locksmiths” advertising online using a local telephone number and local address, but when contacted, consumers are connected to a call centre in another city.
Consumers who have hired these companies allege they have been overcharged for products and services, received bad advice or poor workmanship, or have had difficulty contacting the business to correct problems.
BBB stated “Fraudulent locksmiths: Florida-based locksmiths posing as local firms have been overcharging for poor workmanship and bad advice and have left consumers with no avenue for redress. Locksmith Master and Locksmith Pros are two operating locally.”
AVOID FRAUD, DON’T BE A VICTIM: Don’t just pick the first “local” company you find online. Most of the Google “Paid Ads” are unlicensed locksmiths. Confirm the company address and ask for the legal name of the business. When the locksmith arrives, ask for identification, a business card and their BC Security Employee license. All reputable companies will take Visa or MasterCard if they insist on cash only beware.
I was contacted by a lady yesterday who said she was a victim of a Unlicensed Locksmith company she found on Google Ad Words in Downtown Vancouver who wanted to charge her over $300 to replace a mailbox lock she had lost the keys to. She paid the two “scuffy looking men” $160 cash and still has no keys to her mailbox.
Note: Mr. Locksmith charges only $95 + HST to pick open and replace the mailbox lock and we supply 2-3 keys.
Mr. Locksmith is a BC Licensed Locksmith Company (B4227) and is a 24 Hr. Emergency Mobile locksmith specializing in lock rekeys, lock outs, high security deadbolt installation and are experts in picking locks (except UL Listed Pick Resistant Locks eg Schlage Primus, Medeco, ASSA). Mr. Locksmith has a locksmith store at SFU Harbour Centre at 555 W Hastings. (Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm).
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith 25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006
LOCKSMITH HANDS-ON LOCKSMITH TRAINING AND ONE DAY FREE LOCKSMITH CLASS FOR PREVIOUS LOCKSMITH STUDENTS
VANCOUVER: January 9-13, 2012 Five (5) Day Hands-on Locksmith Class in Vancouver, BC CALL OR EMAIL TO BOOK YOUR SEAT.
VANCOUVER: SIX (6) WEEK LOCKSMITH TRAINING JANUARY 9 TO FEBUARY 17, 2012
VANCOUVER: FREE ONE DAY REFRESHER FOR PREVIOUS STUDENTS, SEATING IS LIMITED, CALL OR EMAIL TO BOOK YOUR SEAT
TORONTO: March 5-9, 2012 Five (5) Day Hands-on Locksmith Class CALL OR EMAIL TO BOOK YOUR SEAT.
TORONTO: SIX (6) WEEK LOCKSMITH TRAINING MARCH 5TH TO APRIL 13TH, 2012
TORONTO: FREE ONE DAY REFRESHER FOR PREVIOUS STUDENTS, SEATING IS LIMITED, CALL OR EMAIL TO BOOK YOUR SEAT
ALSO:
VANCOUVER: Every Saturday in January 2012
One Hour Locksmithing Class
For people interested in becoming a locksmith. The locksmith student will cut a key by code on the computerized key code machine and then duplicate a copy of the key machine. You will then remove and replace a deadbolt and rekey a deadbolt lock. Bring your house keys and we will rekey a lock and you can see how hard it is to pick your lock.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 3rd Generation Master Locksmith 25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006
- HOW TO PICK LOCKS DAY 3 (Note: Prerequisti Day 1 & 2 or permission of the Instructor)
- MASTER KEYING LOCKS DAY 4
- OVERVIEW AND HANDS-ON OF TEST DAY 5
- OPENING CARS AND TRUCKS
- DEFENSE AGAINST METHODS OF ENTRY (DAMES)
- SARGENT & GREENLEAF SAFE COMBINATION LOCK
- PHYSICAL SECURITY SURVEYS
- SOCIAL MEDIA FOR LOCKSMTIHS
- INTERNET MARKETING
- LOCKSMITH WEBSITE DESIGN
- AD WORDS FOR LOCKSMITHS
- SOCIAL MEDIA FOR LOCKSMITHS
- KEY IN KNOB LOCK SERVICING
One of the biggest problems new locksmiths run into is rekeying key-in-knob cylinders. During this one (1) day locksmith course we will cover all the major key-in-knobs a locksmith will have to service for residential and commercial buildings. The Key-in-Knobs (KIK) range from off-shore residential to the most popular commercial grade KIK)
Mr. Locksmith will be conducting a 5 Day, Hands-on Locksmith Training starting Monday November 28 to Friday December 02, 2011, Downtown Vancouver 10am-5pm.
Day 1: The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys, duplicate keys by code and manual key machines, dissemble locks, rekey locks, remove and replace deadbolts, shim locks, introduction to picking
Day 2: More cutting keys on code machine, rekeying deadbolts, trouble shooting lock problems, more shimming, more lock picking.
Day 3: Full day of lock picking, We will follow my new book “Penetration Expert: How to Pick locks like a Professional locksmith” Methods to pick locks: rake, feel method picking, rake and feel, picking mush room pins, picking spool pins,
Day 4: lock-outs, removing broken keys, design a mini Master key system and master key locks.
Day 5: impressioning locks, trouble shooting lockouts, How to open a lock that will not pick, open a malfunctioning lock, rules and regulations, Opening cars.
Toronto December 2011 TBA
Mr. Locksmith provides hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.
This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course. You will learn to pick locks the starting the first day. The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys.
The Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.
Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details.
The apprentice form I fill out the first day of locksmith class.
Call or e-mail me to book a seat to attend the Locksmith Class.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 3rd Generation Master Locksmith 25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006
In Vancouver BC Motorcyclist ride their motorcycles year round, rain or shine. I was duplicating a key for a 1986 Honda Gold Wing owner and he told me the only days he doesn’t ride his bike to work is snow (very rare in Vancouver) or when the rain is coming down sideways (more common).
At the new Mr. Locksmith Key Store downtown Vancouver at the SFU Harbour Centre Mall at 555 W Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC they have a very large stock of Motorcycle keys new and old. Also, the Mr. Locksmith Key Store can cut most motorcycle keys by code and soon will be duplicating Motorcycle transponder keys.
Honda Gold Wing 1200
If you have an original Motorcycle key sometimes the motorcycle key code is stamped on the key. Write this code down and put it in a safe place. It is less expensive to have a new key cut on a key code machine than to have a locksmith come out and make a key. (Note: The 1986 Honda Key Blank is an ilco X86).
Don’t wait until you have lost your Motorcycle key get a duplicate key now.
The Mr. Locksmith Key Store is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm.
Thanks
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com
www.mrprolock.com
www.becomealocksmith.info
604-773-5625
Weiser Lock had invited Terry Whin-Yates from Mr. Locksmith and fellow Mr. Locksmith Franchisees for a Sneak Preview of the 2011 PNE Prize Home and a Professional Lock Picking Contest.
On Tuesday night July 26, 2011 at the PNE Prize Home in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada representatives from Wesier Lock did not allow Terry Whin-Yates to enter the “Professional Lock Picking Contest.” Also, several other Mr. Locksmith representatives were not allowed to enter the picking contest to pick the Weiser Smart Key deadbolts.
The lock has a well known major security weakness. The lock can be opened in seconds with a tool available on the internet or a person can make one. Videos defeating this lock are on the internet. Mr. Locksmith will soon add his video to YouTube.
Mr. Locksmith Lock Picking Gun
This ignored security flaw is similar to how Kryptonite Bike Locks ignored internet videos that showed how to defeat the bike locks with the pic pen. Most locksmiths for years were opening these “Pick Proof” bike locks before it became public knowledge how easy they could be opened. The locks were later recalled and the new product was very much improved. Will the Wesier Smart Key product be recalled?
Terry Whin-Yates "Professional Lock Picker"
Weiser Lock should rename future events to “Amateur Lock Picking Contest” and not allow any professional locksmiths near their locks. Terry Whin-Yates during his Locksmith courses can train almost anyone to open the lock in seconds so maybe future contests will have to include not allowing people who have watched videos on the internet on how to defeat this lock.
Mr. Locksmith and their sister company Mr. Prolock open Weiser Locks and the new Smart Key Locks almost everyday 24/7. The lock can usually be opened in seconds with no sign of entry.
Terry Whin-Yates offered to open any lock on the PNE Prize Home or any of the display locks but was refused by a representative from Wesier Lock.
One interesting question, the PNE Prize Home has these locks on the exterior of the home, “how secure is the PNE Prize home?” Or more importantly “how secure is your home?”
Get the BLOG update at http://mrlocksmith.com later this week for video from Terry Whin-Yates being refused to participate in attempting to open the Smart Key Locks and have a look at his lock picking kit.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com
www.mrprolock.com
604-773-5625
I will be offering my Five (5) days hands-on (M-F, 8:30-5:30pm) Basic Locksmith Training as follows:
Mr. Locksmith SchlageDeadbolt exploded view
July 18-22, 2011 (M-F, 9am-5pm) Vancouver, BC
Mr. Prolock Professional Locksmith Lock Picking Gun Locksmith Tool
For further information go to
http://www.mrlocksmith.com
Thanks
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com
www.mrprolock.com
604-773-5625
This information is for Michael who has two working keys (starts the car) for his 2006 Acura MDX and he wants to add one more ignition key. The 2000-2006 Acura MDX does not have “On-Board” Programming to add extra keys so he will have to have the dealer cut and program the extra key or an automotive locksmith.
At AA Automotive Locksmiths we have a computer with the special automotive software to add or delete keys. Adding additional ignition keys take less than 10 minutes using our computer connected to your cars OBD2 port.
The part number for the key is as follows:
HD106-PT (692246) Transponder Key
Honda Acura HD106-PT
If you have an existing key, the approximate cost to duplicate and program is $150 for the first key added and $50 for each additional key. To add additional remotes the cost is approximately $100 per remote (programmed). Note: Our AA Automotive Locksmith does this on location at your office or home, 10am to 7pm / 7 days. AA Automotive Locksmiths also has 24hr Emergency Automotive Locksmith Service.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com
www.mrprolock.com
604-773-5625
