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Attention Homeowners: Door Lock Installation Challenges on Kitchen Doors with Wide Windows Are you having trouble installing a lock on your kitchen door that features a large window? Due to the door’s design, especially the molding located on the top or bottom, adding an additional lock can be quite limited. The window’s size and placement […]
⚠ PĂȘne dormant commercial dĂ©fectueux – Explication claire Une porte commerciale peut se fermer mĂȘme si le pĂȘne est endommagĂ©. Lorsque un seul axe (side pin) du pĂȘne dormant est brisĂ©, le pĂȘne peut encore tenir sur un seul cĂŽtĂ©, donnant l’impression que la porte est bien verrouillĂ©e. ❌ Lorsque les deux axes sont brisĂ©s […]
⚠ Defective Commercial Deadlatch – Clear Explanation A commercial door can still close even when the deadlatch is damaged. When one deadlatch side pin is broken, the latch may still rest on one side pin only, making it appear that the door is properly latched. ❌ When both side pins are broken: The latch is […]
🔒 Avis Important sur les Serrures Jimmy Proof (Type Cylindre Ă  Gorge) 🔒 PropriĂ©taires rĂ©sidentiels et commerciaux, prenez note : Nous avons identifiĂ© un problĂšme frĂ©quent avec les serrures Jimmy Proof de type rim cylinder (cylindre Ă  gorge) de marques comme Canstar, Maxtech, Northstar, USstar, Kenaurd et autres modĂšles similaires Ă  Mul-T-Lock. ⚠ Le problĂšme […]
Important Notice About Jimmy Proof Locks (Rim Cylinder Type) We’ve identified a common issue with Canstar, Maxtech, Northstar, USstar, Kenaurd, and other Mul-T-Lock–style look-alike Jimmy Proof locks that use rim cylinders. Most jimmy proof locks produced since the 2000s are manufactured with brass internal components. These parts tend to wear and break over time, which […]
Cylindre mortise Corbin avec clĂ© IN33, CO62 (ancienne voie de clĂ© des annĂ©es 1930-1940) Vous avez une porte en bois ancienne dans la rĂ©gion de MontrĂ©al, notamment Ă  Outremont, Westmount, Notre-Dame-de-GrĂące ou CĂŽte-des-Neiges ? Nous sommes spĂ©cialisĂ©s dans les solutions de serrurerie vintage, y compris les cylindres mortise Corbin avec la voie de clĂ© IN33 […]
🔑Corbin Lock Mortise Cylinder with Key IN33, CO62 (Old Keyway from 1930-1940) Are you dealing with an old wooden door in the Montreal area, particularly in Outremont, Westmount, Notre-Dame-De-GrĂące, or CĂŽte-des-Neiges? We specialize in vintage lock solutions, including the Corbin mortise cylinders with keyway IN33 and CO62, dating back to the 1930s and 1940s. These […]
🔑 Commercial Lever & Ball Knob Tailpieces – Length Comparison Shown in the photo: three different commercial tailpiece lengths, commonly used with lever handles and ball knobs. 📏 Left to right Short tailpiece – For thin doors (metal, aluminum, narrow stile doors) Standard tailpiece – Most common size for commercial wood & steel doors Long […]
🔑 Tailpieces commerciaux pour leviers et poignĂ©es Ă  bouton – Comparaison des longueurs Sur la photo : trois longueurs diffĂ©rentes de tailpieces commerciaux, utilisĂ©s avec des poignĂ©es Ă  levier ou boutons ronds (ball knobs). 📏 De gauche Ă  droite Tailpiece court – Pour portes minces (portes en mĂ©tal, aluminium, cadres Ă©troits) Tailpiece standard – Le […]
CanStar / Can Star Key Duplication Service in Canada Professional Locksmith Services Making CanStar key duplication easier CanStar (Can Star) keys are known to be secure and sometimes difficult to duplicate, especially when the security card / certificate is missing. At Shay Locksmith, we are here to make the duplication of these problematic keys easier, […]

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