Antique Doorknobs

kwikset door lock

Once long ago it was discovered that the pin locks - the kind you have on the outer door of their home - can be defeated by a technique called "hits". This is actually a form of lock picking, but not practiced by professionals, as there are other search engines are more reliable procedures, but require skill to use.

Now that the Internet makes it easier to share information, this technique has found new popularity. Amateur videos are emerging throughout the site in which fans and aspiring locksmiths demonstrate how this is done. Since the practice requires some skill and without specialized tools is quite quick to master to one degree or another. Unfortunately there are people who use this information in uncivil ways.

Locksmiths, as mentioned, rarely Once you use this technique, but this was not always so. Before the advent of commercially available lock pick tools (available, that is, professional locksmith) bumping was one of the most common forms of housing to open locks when keys were lost or damaged. Locksmiths in those days carried around special mallets called "bump hammers", and these are now appearing in the catalogs are not professional and supply sites, thanks to online videos to which I reference.

So how can protect against "attack Bump", which is my term for theft through the use of bump keys? Here are some simple steps and low cost make it much harder for a thief with bump keys:

1 - Make sure every external door protected by two locks are introduced, one of them a lock. Lock Bumping open a can take quite a while, so it makes sense that if you have two on your door a thief hoping to use this technique, you will live up to a house with less stumbling blocks to open.

2 - Is it worth the money to replace their locks of age, who are almost certainly covered 5-locks with the new 6-pinned locks such as those offered by Kwikset under the brand Titan. Six locks covered are much more difficult to dump that covered five locks open.

3 - It is always a good idea to use outdoor lights with motion sensors, especially at the entrances who have no other night lighting. This step will protect you from much more than an attack hit!

4 - Use your locks! It always amazes me how many times I see locks unused in homes and businesses. It takes something like 5 seconds to turn the thumb piece or use the key to lock a lock, and that is time well may save you from a world of hurt someday.

Hopefully these few simple ideas to prevent at least an "attack of stroke, which are in fact in rise throughout the country, to occur. Maybe someone is going to be "you".

kwikset door lock picked

DefaultBestsellingPrice: low to highPrice: high to lowAlphabetical: A to ZAlphabetical: Z to A

Baldwin Luxury Entry Handleset Manchester 5350-003 LHRH List Price: $474.00 Sale Price: $154.95 You save: $319.05 (67%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description The Baldwin Hardware 5350.003.LHRH Manchester Front Door Wave Lever Handleset finished in beautiful Polished Brass. Includes 2 wave lever handles for use on both right and left handed door applications. Homeowners will add a touch of elegance and distinction to their residence with the 5350.003.LHRH Manchester premium door hardware. Our hardware begins at the front door and carries its grand style throughout the home with entrance handlesets, keyed entry locksets, interior latchsets and deadbolts. This fine hardware features highly-crafted, rich finishes, available in a variety of inspired designs that respond to individual decor preferences and tastes. Baldwin locks are highly durable and strong, providing maximum security that will last for generations. Features Luxury Styling, Premium quality and security, lifetime guaranee. Emergency exit function. Single cylinder. Lifetime brass. Adjustable backset left and right hand.

"ABC Products" - National Hardware ~ 160-Degree Lens Door Viewer (Antique Brass) List Price: $7.17 Sale Price: $5.57 You save: $1.60 (22%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Offers 160-Degree lens angle for wide viewing - identify visitors from the security of a locked door ~~ Solid brass housing for lasting use ~~ Viewer adjusts to fit doors from 1-3/8-Inch to 2-Inch thick ~~ Viewer is 1/2-Inch diameter body - drill 1/2 hole for mounting in door ~~ Durable antique brass finish. Features Solid brass housing for lasting use ffers 160-Degree lens angle for wide viewing - identify visitors from the security of a locked door Durable antique brass finish Viewer is 1/2-Inch diameter body - drill 1/2 hole for mounting in door Viewer adjusts to fit doors from 1-3/8-Inch to 2-Inch thick

"ABC Products" - National Hardware ~ Door Ball Catch (Antique Bronze Finish) Sale Price: $3.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description 1-by-2-1/8-Inch ball catch (keeps door shut without a door knob) ~~ Ball Is adjustable for door gap & latching tension ~~ Ball catch is for french doors, single doors, cabinets ~~ Antique bronze (oil rubbed) finish ~~ Antique bronze (oil rubbed) finish. Features 1-by-2-1/8-Inch ball catch (keeps door shut without a door knob) Antique bronze (oil rubbed) finish Ball Is adjustable for door gap & latching tension Ball catch is for french doors, single doors, cabinets Can replace any existing door latch - (hardware included)

KWIKSET 81847-001 PLAIN LATCH CORE 6AL Sale Price: $33.34   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description "KWIKSET CORPORATION" PLAIN LATCH CORESteel adjustable plain latch core for Kwikset Security, Maximum Security Ultramax Security passage knobs and levers 6-WAY CORE Features Steel adjustable plain latch core for Kwikset Security, Maximum Security Ultramax Security passage knobs and levers 6-WAY CORE

QS 720CHL15A***DBM*** PASS AN Sale Price: $25.25   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Kwikset Locks: Kwikset 720CHL 15A Commonwealth Passage Lever, Antique Nickel Finish Features Kwikset Lever Antique Nickel (US15A) Adjustable Backset 2-3/8" or 2-3/4"; RCAL (Round Corner Adjustable Latch) & Round Corner Strike (RCS). Non-handed (reversible) Door Range - 1-3/8" - 1-3/4"

"ABC Products" ~ Sliding Door Flush Pull Venetian Bronze (Oil Rubbed Bronze) List Price: $5.37 Sale Price: $3.97 You save: $1.40 (26%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Recessed sliding door flush pull ~~ Venetian bronze (oil rubbed bronze) finish ~~ Size 3 1/4" long x 1 3/8" wide ~~ Install hardware is included ~~ Heavy stamped steel constructed. Features Recessed sliding door flush pull Venetian bronze (oil rubbed bronze) finish Heavy stamped steel constructed Install hardware is included Size 3 1/4" long x 1 3/8" wide

"ABC Products" National ~ 3/4" Cup Pulls - Pkg of 4 - (Brass Finish) List Price: $5.37 Sale Price: $3.97 You save: $1.40 (26%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Made of cold rolled steel - Decorative look brass finish ~~ 3/4" Cup Pulls (finger pulls) 4 in a package ~~ Features a mortise (flush design) style installation ~~ Use on sliding closet door, bypass doors and etc. ~~ Easily to installed Features 3/4" Cup Pulls (finger pulls) 4 in a package Made of cold rolled steel - Decorative look brass finish Use on sliding closet door, bypass doors and etc. Features a mortise (flush design) style installation Easily to installed

"ABC Products" National Hardware ~ Adjustable Ball Catch (Solid Brass) List Price: $8.97 Sale Price: $6.67 You save: $2.30 (26%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Securely latches cabinet, single or French doors. Ball is adjustable for door gap and latch tension ~~ Can replace existing door bolt and strike ~~ Enhances appearance of any door or cabinet ~~ With fasteners for mounting. Features Adjustable ball catch in case door sags Ideal for latching cabinet, single, and French doors Ball is adjustable for door gap and latch tension Replace door bolt and strike to enhance appearance Solid brass with bright brass finish