Forum Guidance - Ideas
Pick types, pick profiles, methodologies, best practices,
types of picking devices, plug tolerances, pin types, wafer types,
shear lines, lubrication, visual reading, tension tools,
tension methodology & discussion, etc...
Section for Key Machines
Individual machine subsections
Use, Repair, Adjustment etc...
Section for Depths and Spacing
By Manufacturer, Key Blank Number etc...
A general library of shared depth and spacing information.
Section for Key Blanks
Broken down by blank supplier number, manufacturer or OEM number
Key blank catalogs, identification etc...
Section for Pinning
General pinning methods, masterkeying, IC Core, Medeco etc...
How to's and help on how to pin, shim keyless cylinders open,
use of followers and tweezer discussions etc...
Section for Impressioning
Broken down by lock type, (Wafer) - (Pin) - (Disc) etc...
Methodology, explenations, best files to use, how to's etc...
Section for general domestic locks
Broken down by manufacturer sub sections
Mortise, installation, kik, lever, electronic, padlocks, desk, file cabinet, bike locks etc...
Service, Methods, Tools, exploded views etc...
Section for 3D & CAD Designs and Models
With the advent of 3D printing this is a natural addition
Section for Safes and Vaults
Broken down by manufacturer
Manipulation, service, tools, combi changes, methods, how they work, etc...
Metals and other engineering materials used in construction of.
Methods of construction, assembly and transport with installation.
Automotive Service
Broken down by manufacturer with further sub sections dealing with individual
services and methods.
Section for other vehicle types
Boats, aircraft, scooters, golf carts and other sometimes unconventional
forms of transportation.
Section for Other door and misc hardware
Closers, hinges, doors, strike plates, kick plates, door stops, Emergency exit hardware etc...