KEYCUTTERS MAGAZINE Magazine of the shoerepairers forum

Spring 2018 Edition

Protect your customers from lock bumping with Pickbuster®

Introducing New Key Cutting FREE APP Machines NOW AVAILABLE FROM Setting up a Google+ business page

The FREE Technical Magazine Issue 4, February 2018

www.locksmithmag.com 1 Sponsors and Contributors

Tradelocks, part of UAP, supply tools and security products. They work with industry leading brands such as Genuine Lishi, Handy Baby and KeyDIY. But, they are much more than just a tool supplier. The brand is a highly respected influencer in the industry and a one stop shop for all things locksmith. They provide professional training, put on top class events and are a leading innovator of tools for the trade.

CitySafe UK supply the highest quality locks and cylinders, door hardware, door and window security and key cutting accessories on the market. The experts at CitySafe have over 100 year’s industry experience between them, meaning they are the best people to offer incredible service and advice.

MAX6MUM SECURITY, part of UAP, is fast becoming one of the most recognisable names in retail when it comes to home security. They offer high quality, architecturally specified door and window solutions at prices which are extremely affordable.

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2 Letter from the Editor

Welcome to the 4th edition of Keycutters magazine! Spring has finally sprung - say goodbye to winter and hello to the start of warmer days! In November the completely redesigned Cars, Keys and Locks Find a Locksmith app – which is sponsored by CitySafe UK and TradeLocks – was launched! The app can offer you FREE advertising to over 100,000 people every month with no strings attached! On pages 22 - 30 you will find out more about the app, as well as step-by-step instructions on how you can get your company listed on there for FREE! Many new cylinders have anti-bump features built into them; however there are still a lot of homes that rely on standard budget cylinders which have little or no protection. What’s the solution? PICKBUSTER! Find out what Pickbuster is on pages 8-11. If you’re a locksmith or a key cutter looking for a durable, reliable and practical key cutting machine then look no further as CitySafe UK have launched their very own range of manual key cutting machines! Check out pages 4 - 7 to find out more. Finally, with more and more people using the internet to search and interact with companies it is important that you get yours onto the main social media sites. In this issue you will find the first part of our Google+ guide. We tell you how to set up a Google account and how to set up a brand account for your business on Google+. From page 12 you’ll be taken through what information you should include on your brand account and how to add posts, images and videos to promote your business on your brands page. If there is anything you would like us to include in the next issue, please let us know by emailing [email protected] and we will try our best to accommodate.

Table of Content Introducing the CitySafe new manual key cutting machines 4 Protect your customers from lock bumping with Pickbuster® 8 Setting up a Google+ business account 12 Unlock your Auto Skills at the Genuine Lishi Training Academy 20 We have launched our brand new Find a Locksmith app! 22

3 Introducing the New Manual Key Cutting Machines

Here at CitySafe we have over 100 years’ worth of experience in the industry, so it’s about time we launched our very own range of key cutting machines!

If you’re a locksmith or a key cutter looking for durable, reliable and practical key cutting machines then look no further.

For a limited time only they’re available to purchase at our special launch prices so you can pick one up from as little as £499+VAT! Our key cutting machines may be low in price but we certainly haven’t compromised on quality.

Each machine also comes with a 12 month return to base guarantee.

4 CitySafe Mortice & Cylinder Manual Key Cutting Machine

RRP £799.00+VAT Price: £599.00+VAT

The CitySafe Mortice & Cylinder manual key cutting machine can cut cylinder, cruciform, flat, mortice, safe and pipe keys. It has four-sided rotating jaws, a micrometric patent tracer, is made up of two sides for multi-function cutting and has a pull-out swarf tray.

Features:

Four-sided clamps: The four sided revolving jaws can accommodate a wide variety of keys and are easy to rotate for a quick tool adjustment. The wide space between jaws also makes cutting flip keys possible.

Clean working area: The Mortice & Cylinder manual key cutting machine has a sliding glass safety guard to protect the user from metal chips. The machine also collects debris in a pull-out swarf tray.

Micrometric (patent) tracer: The machine is equipped with a micrometric tracer adjustment mechanism for precise Technical Data: calibration and accurate cutting results. The touch can be offset deeper or lower.

Power supply: ACC220V-50/60 Hz Durable: The machine is manufactured Cutter speed: 1200rpm-1800rpm by a sheet metal stamping process. Jaw: Rotating 4 sided jaw Dimensions: (L) 535 x (W)290 x (H)270mm Smooth: The Mortice & Cylinder manual key cutting machine features a smooth and Weight: 25 kg uniform side to side motion thanks to the rotation of a screw handle. Package Includes: Multi-function cutting: The machine is x3 Handles made up from two sides – with each side working separately for different key cutting. x1 Tip Stop x1 Cleaning Brush Practical work station: The well-designed x1 Power Cable levers and the LED light ensure that the x1 Replacement Motor Belt work station is comfortable.

5 CitySafe Tibbe Manual Key Cutting Machine

RRP £699.00+VAT Price: £499.00+VAT

The CitySafe Tibbe manual key cutting machine can cut 6 cut Tibbe keys and 8 cut Jaguar Tibbe keys. It has a special FO21 jaw, brushless motor, rotating type depth micro adjustment and a USB plug in LED light.

Features:

Durable: The machine is manufactured by a sheet metal stamping process.

Practical work station: The well-designed levers and the plug in USB light situated above the key cutting area ensures the work station is comfortable to work with and well lit.

Ball screw mechanism: The machine is equipped with a ball screw mechanism which moves 8 spaces and can be locked into position. This gives a precise cutting angle and an accurate cutting space. Technical Data: Portable: The machine is lightweight, compact and portable. It is perfect for Power supply: ACC220V-50/60 Hz any key cutting or locksmith shop or van. Cutter speed: 1800rpm Jaw: Special FO21 jaw Accurate: The machine is easy to operate and accurately cuts 6 cut Tibbe keys and Dimensions: (L)200 x (W)250 x (H)200mm 8 cut Jaguar Tibbe keys. Weight: 13 kg

Depth calibration: On this machine the Package Includes: depth calibration process is simplified by rotating depth micro adjustment. x1 Handle Brushless motor: The cutter is drived x1 Tip Stop by a brushless motor. x1 Cleaning Brush x1 Power Cable x1 Replacement Motor Belt x1 USB LED Light x1 Allen Key x1 Spanner

6 CitySafe Laser & Dimple Manual Key Cutting Machine

RRP £999.00+VAT Price: £799.00+VAT

The CitySafe Laser & Dimple manual key cutting machine can cut a wide range of laser and dimple keys. It features a spring loaded tracer point, a four-sided rotating jaw, a LED indicated calibration system and a cutting depth locking mechanism. It comes with all of the accessories, cutters and tracers you will need!

Features:

Four-sided clamps: The four sided jaws can accommodate a wide variety of keys and are easy to rotate for a quick tool adjustment. There are four basic functions in one clamp and they can be tilted 45 degrees to cut inclined hole keys.

LED indication: The machine features two green LED lights. One indicates the calibration system to make cutting precise Technical Data: and the other lights up when the cutter is making contact with a key.

Power supply: ACC119V/AC230V-50/60 Hz Spring loaded tracer point: The machine Cutter speed: Adjustable is equipped with a spring loaded tracer point Jaw: Rotating 4 sided jaw for perfect depth alignment. Dimensions: (L)390 x (W)305 x (H)390mm Weight: 15.5 kg Sturdy structure: An aluminium alloyed casted structure guarantees absence of vibration during cutting. Package Includes: Convenient: Cutting is made convenient x1 Cleaning Brush thanks to a removable jaw and a cutting x1 Power Cable depth locking mechanism which allows you to set the height and tracer so they don’t x1 Replacement Motor Belt move. Tracers (1.26mm, 3.1mm, 95 Degree, 1.55mm, 95 Degree tip) Cutter and tracer are inserted by a lever Cutters (2.5mm, 3.00mm) which saves time and energy. x1 Replacement Power Button FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE www.citysafeuk.com 7 Protect your Customers from Lock Bumping with Pickbuster®! By CitySafe

8 What is lock bumping?

Lock bumping is a popular technique used by criminals to open cylinder locks using a specially designed key called a bump key.

The bump key is placed into a , pulled back one notch or click, and then struck firmly with a heavy object such as a hammer. This method causes the pins within the cylinder to vibrate up and down, tricking it into opening as it thinks the correct key has been inserted.

The problem:

Many new cylinders have anti-bump features built into them; however there are still a lot of homes that rely on standard budget cylinders which have little or no protection!

The massive problem with this – apart from burglars being able to gain entry into homes – is that it is very difficult to determine whether a house has been broken into via lock bumping due to lack of forensics. Goods may have been taken from the house but there is no damage to the door and no fingerprints have been left behind!

Due to this lack of evidence, insurance companies often refuse to pay out compensation. With no sign of forced entry they believe that the door has simply been left unlocked and the insurance policy becomes void. The solution?

Pickbuster®! Sometimes you’ll encounter a customer who doesn’t want to upgrade their locks or simply cannot afford to. This is where Pickbuster® comes in! It has been designed to be a cheap upgrade to existing cylinder locks, protecting them from lock bumping.

9 How does it work?

Pickbuster® is very easy to install and is a simple, cost effective and long lasting alternative to your customers upgrading their existing locks.

A high tack lubricant is applied into the cylinder via the key entrance, coating the pins inside. Once applied the lubricant needs to be left for around four to five hours so it can be absorbed by the mechanism.

Once dry the Pickbuster® lubricant absorbs the force from the bump key during lock bumping.

As the pins in the cylinder don’t vibrate as much, it can no longer be tricked into opening! What’s in the pack?

Pickbuster® comes in sachets which have been designed to easily fit into any narrow lock key entry and are simple to use. Detailed instructions and a security booklet are included with each pack.

Pickbuster® is available to purchase from CitySafe as a 5 Lock Sachet Pack, 5 Lock Sachet Twin Pack or a 5 Lock Pack Display Case!

The 5 Lock Sachet Pack contains 5 Pickbuster® sachets which will give protection for 5 locks of any kind!

The 5 Lock Sachet Twin Pack is exactly the same, but it contains DOUBLE the amount giving protection for 10 locks at a lower cost per lock.

The 5 Lock Pack Display Case contains 12 packs of Pickbuster® – that’s enough sachets to protect 60 locks! This fantastic counter display case has been designed to give maximum impact to your Please Note: Pickbuster treatments counter sales! are recommended every two years.

10 TAKES SECONDS TO INSTALL!

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE www.citysafeuk.com

11 How to Set Up Your Google Account

Google accounts are really useful. One free account gets you into everything Google – you can use it for Gmail, Maps, YouTube, Play Store, Chrome, Drive and Google+!

1. First go to https://accounts.google.com/SignUp

2. If you already have a Google account you can click ‘Sign In’ at the top right of the screen and skip to the next part of the guide which is on page 14.

If not, fill out your details and click ‘Next step’. 3. The ‘Privacy and Terms’ box will appear. Read the ‘Privacy and Terms’ and click ‘I AGREE’ at the bottom.

12 4. A welcome screen will appear. Click ‘Continue’.

5. That’s your Google account set up!

6. At the top right of the webpage there is a toolbar. You’ll use this to access applications (such as Google+ which is in the next part of the guide), check your notifications and edit your account.

7. If you click on the circle in the toolbar you will see the following. Here you can access your account settings, change your profile photo and sign out. To change your profile photo select ‘Change’ on the larger circle. To view and change your account settings and tools click ‘My Account’.

8. Here you can control, protect and secure your account all in one place!

9. You’ve successfully created a Google account! Now to get your business on Google+ with its own Brand Account!

13 How to set up a Brand Account for your Business on Google+

1. Go to https://plus.google.com/discover

2. In the top right hand corner click the ‘Sign In’ button.

Sign in with your existing Google account.

3. On the bottom left of the screen select ‘Brands’.

You will be presented with this screen:

Select ‘CREATE GOOGLE+ PAGE’.

4- Enter you Brand Account name and click ‘Create’.

14 5. The ‘Enable Google+ for your brand’ screen will appear. Click ‘ENABLE’.

You’ll see this notification pop up at the bottom left of the screen whilst your Google+ is being created for your brand.

< This message will then appear.

Click ‘CONTINUE’. You’ve created a Google+ account for you brand!

6. At the top toolbar there will be a circle. Click this and then click on the large circle.

7. Here you can edit the content that will show on your brands Google+ page. That includes images, brand name, contact information, website etc.

15 8. Select the pencil on the right above your business name. You will then see the following box:

Here you can change your business name and upload your profile and cover image. To upload a profile image click on the camera within the circle, this box will then appear:

Click on ‘Upload photo’ and select one from your computer. Photos must be 250 x 250 pixels. Alternatively you can drag and drop images into this box.

Click the camera on the top right of the box to upload a cover image. It’s the same upload process as before, but this image should ideally be 1080 x 608 pixels.

Once you have uploaded your images click ‘OK’.

9. Next click on the pink button with a plus on on the bottom right of your screen:

The following box will appear where you can add contact information for your business, website and a business story.

You can add your business phone number, email address, address and chat name if applicable (this includes platforms such as Skype):

16 As well as your business website you Another important part to can add links to specific pages and fill out is your business story. any websites you’re a contributor to: Here you should add some basic information about your business and the services you provide:

Once you have filled out all of this information make sure it is public. If it has a on it like the information to the side it is private:

Click on the padlock and select ‘Public’ for any information that is set to private, this way people can see the information you’ve added about your business:

17 10. On the toolbar on the top of the page click on the icon that looks a bit like a Rubik’s cube, you will then see the following:

Click on ‘Google+’.

11. This is your brands Google+ profile, as you have added some images and information it will look like the following:

12. In order to add posts, images and videos to your page, press the red button in the right hand corner:

This will bring up a text box where you can add images, links, locations and videos etc.:

To make your profile look interesting and to show potential customers that you are very busy and offer a variety of services, we recommend that you add posts which include pictures and videos of the different products and services you offer! Don’t forget to tag your location if you’re out on a job!

18 Example Post:

Once you click ‘POST’ the post will appear on your page:

If you have made a mistake on your post, or want to delete it, you can do so by clicking the 3 dots at the top of the post:

This will allow you to edit or delete the post, there are also other options such as disabling comments or disabling reshares – which won’t allow people to share the post.

And there you have it!

Your brand now has a Google+ page! Check out the next issue for our guide on how to get your business on Google maps!

19 Open More Doors! Unlock your Auto Skills at the Genuine Lishi Training Academy with Tradelocks

Perfect your picking and programming Everyone who attends will also be given skills with the best auto locksmith a year’s membership to the NNAL (National courses in the UK! Network of Approved Locksmiths) complete with an ID card and access to their exclusive Want to unlock your skills further? forum. Special discounts will be available Want to progress your career? Whether from Tradelocks and you’ll walk away with you’re thinking of adding auto services to extensive guides and workbooks covering your current ones, are starting out in the all the course material and even a guide to industry or just want to advance your skills marketing and online promotion. further - the Genuine Lishi Training Academy will help you open all the right doors. David continued, “We provide you with full support even after the training is complete Tradelocks offer a range of auto courses as you’ll be able to call our free technical at their very own Genuine Lishi Training support line with any questions you might Academy which is located at their premises have. Likewise we appreciate you’re being in Whitefield, Greater Manchester. The given a lot of information in a short amount courses span from just 1 day to over of time which is why we provide you with a week and you’ll be shown full hospitality easy to follow and comprehensive guides by Tradelocks with a buffet lunch and and reference materials covering everything refreshments all day. you have learnt!”

The courses cover everything from basic auto Tradelocks courses include a 2 day basic entry, advanced picking and decoding to auto entry course which gives insight into key programming. If you are hoping to refine a number of entry techniques. It includes your picking skills with the fantastic Genuine stripping locks, using key cutting machines, Lishi tools or want some extra training on the key cloning and non-destructive entry likes of Truecode or SuperVAG, then 1 and 2 technique training plus much more. day courses are available. If you want a more indepth course covering all things auto then The 2 day Genuine Lishi picking and the 8 day course takes you from basic car decoding course covers a range of locks with entry right the way through to working with the tools and the 1 day advanced Genuine Tango and SuperVAG software. Lishi course looks at more complex locks. Tradelocks also offer a 1 day KD900 and Tradelocks MD, David Jennings says, “No Truecode course and a 1 day Tango and matter the course you choose we guarantee SuperVAG course (the 8 day auto course you’ll leave the training centre feeling covers all modules). confident with your new found skills. You’ll be learning from the absolute best, with modules To check out the full range of courses written by highly trained experts including go to www.tradelocks.co.uk or to make industry leading professional Martin Pink.” a booking or enquiry call 0161 796 7268.

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21 Get FREE How does it work? Advertising The new CKL Find a Locksmith app allows the user to search for their local locksmith or key with the Find cutter. Users are able to select the service that a Locksmith App! they are after e.g. house key cutting.

Yes you read that right! FREE advertising…

But what’s the catch?

There isn’t one! As one of the leading locksmith tool suppliers in the industry TradeLocks have decided to give you completely FREE ADVERTISING with no strings attached!

The Cars, Keys & Locks Find a Locksmith app has been completely redesigned to make it easy for users to search for and locate their local locksmiths and key cutters!

Available on both Android and iOS users are able to find company and contact names, telephone numbers, addresses, websites and working hours – all at their fingertips! 22 They are then able to search by entering either their town or postcode (this will search for relevant locksmiths within a set radius), or by allowing the app to use their location. If they select the ‘Find nearest locksmith to you’ option the app will use their phone’s GPS to pinpoint their location and display locksmiths near them – ideal if the user is lost or in an area they are unfamiliar with!

The user can then use advanced search options. If they want to they can only display 24 hour locksmiths or ‘TL Approved’ locksmiths in their search. Both of these options are explained later on in this article.

23 Once they have selected ‘Find Now’ they will They then have the choice of calling you directly be shown a list of all the local locksmiths or by selecting the ‘Click to call’ option, or they can key cutters in their selected criteria. Users select ‘Click for working hours’ which will then will be able to scroll through the list and view load up your personalised profile. all of the search results.

Users will be able to see a whole host of information about you, including working hours, addresses, websites etc.

We have introduced a brand new rating system, where users will be able to leave you feedback and a star rating. This can benefit you as it allows other users to see what others think of your services and can help you build trust and reputation.

The better your feedback, the higher you will rank in the search results! So there is an incentive to encouraging your customers to leave you positive feedback after you have completed a job!

24 How is the app being advertised?

We’ve been heavily advertising the new app – this included running a 10 second TV advert throughout December and January to over 7 million people across the UK! Channels it aired on include:

Missed the ad on TV? Not to worry! It’s also on YouTube – simply search for ‘Find a Locksmith TV Advert – Sponsored by TradeLocks and CitySafe’.

As well as the TV ad, the app is being promoted across social media, through eshots and by UAP Limited! On every UAP cylinder sold is a keyring which has information about the app. UAP dispatch over 75,000 cylinders per month up and down the country! That’s a lot of free advertising for you!

How do I get my company listed?

Getting your company listed is quick, easy and best of all it’s FREE! All you have to do is visit www.tradelocks.co.uk and register for a free trade account.

All we need is a bit of information from you, including: your company name, contact details and the locksmith services you offer. There are five different services you can select – and you can tick as many services that apply to you as you want!

Domestic Locksmith • House Key Cutting • Auto Locksmith • Cutting • Safe Locksmith

When you have filled out all of your details, click the register button. Your application for a trade account will then be manually checked by a member of the TradeLocks team, and once you have been approved you will receive a welcome email and will be automatically added to the Find a Locksmith app – it’s that simple!

25 How do I update my details?

Once you have been approved for a Use the email address and password you sub- TradeLocks trade account you will be able to mitted when registering for a trade account to log in to the TradeLocks website. To do this, log in. When you are logged in you will see click the ‘Log In’ button which is located at a button which says ‘Account’. the top of your screen.

If you select this, you will see the following screen:

Select ‘Your Locksmith Map Details and Settings’ to view all of your details that are displayed on the app:

Here you can update a number of different things including: your company name, contact details, telephone numbers, website and more!

26 If you’re familiar with our app and were listed on it before it was redesigned, you’ll notice we’ve added a few new things for you to update! You can now upload your company logo and add your working hours.

When someone clicks on your profile to get more information, they will be shown the following screen:

If you have a company logo you can upload Users now have the facility to only search it here and it will display on your profile! for locksmiths who are available 24 hours a day – as not everybody is going to need One of the most important sections to fill a locksmith during normal working hours. out is your working hours. You can specify If you work on call 24 hours a day, 7 days what times you work and what days you a week then you don’t need to fill out your are closed. Make sure you use the 24 hour working hours. Simply tick the box which clock format when you are editing these says ‘My services are available 24 hours details, so if you close at 5.30pm you’ll a day’. need to input 17:30. For days you are closed you can just leave the box empty.

27 Benefits:

• You’ll be listed above any none What is a TL approved member? ‘TL Approved’ members in searches on the app. This puts you ahead of your Worryingly in the UK there are no laws and regulations competition and gives you great exposure! when it comes to locksmiths. This means that anybody can call themselves a locksmith – even if they have • You will have a ‘TL Approved’ badge no training, skills or qualifications! shown on your profile throughout the app.

As one of the leading locksmith tool suppliers in • App users are actively encouraged the industry, TradeLocks wanted to ensure that only to search for and call ‘TL Approved’ genuinely skilled and experienced locksmiths – such members as they can be assured that as those in their database – are called out to jobs. they have the essential knowledge That’s why the ‘TL Approved’ scheme was introduced. and skill to carry out the job.

Every ‘TradeLocks Approved’ member is vetted by a • You will be sent a ‘TL Approved’ member of the TradeLocks team to ensure that they van sticker that you can display are a qualified and competent locksmith. They look on your van! at how long you have been trading, what locksmith associations you are a member of as well as any locksmith training courses you have attended.

Once they are confident that you are a professional and competent locksmith, your free TradeLocks trade account will be upgraded to a ‘TL Approved’ account, which has several benefits!

How do I become a TL approved member?

Underneath your company details on the ‘Your Locksmith Map Details and Settings’ page you will see the following:

28 To apply to become a ‘TL Approved’ member, simply fill out as many details as you can so that TradeLocks can verify that you are a fully trained and trading locksmith.

If you’re a member of a locksmith association you can tick the box and fill out the association name and your membership number for verification. If you are a member of more than one association you can add the additional associations by clicking the ‘+Add a new association button’.

Unless you’re a member of the Master Locksmith Association (MLA), the most important section to fill out is the training courses you have attended.

In this section you can fill out who the course was organised by, what the course topic was, date of the course and upload your training certificate. Again, if you have attended multiple courses, you can click the ‘+Add a new course’ button and add as many courses as you wish.

Once you’ve completed each section click the pink ‘Submit Application’ button. Your application will then be reviewed by a member of the TradeLocks team. If they have any questions about your application they will contact you for clarification.

Once you have been verified you will be a ‘TL Approved’ member! You will then be able to see:

29 If you’re already listed on the app and require additional marketing material to promote it, we would be more than happy to provide this for you! This includes adding your logo or details onto any promotional material.

For more information on the Find a Locksmith app head to: www.CarsKeysandLocks.com

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