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Skills that raise your rate

• Safe and vault work

  Opening, repairing and moving safes. Few locksmiths do it well.

• Automotive keys and transponders

  Programming car keys is a big share of modern locksmith revenue.

• Electronic access control

  Card readers, keypads and smart locks. Bridges into security systems work.

• Master key systems

  Designing key systems for schools, hospitals and office towers.