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Hi. I’m Roger Jordan, the face behind Palm Beach Security and Safes. Welcome to my blog. Now I know what you’re thinking: What in the heck could a locksmith possibly have to blog about? Well, I’ll tell you. Although my line of work isn’t considered exactly glamorous, I’ve encountered enough zany situations to fill … well, a blog!

I’m talking naked people locked out of their homes, divorcees locking each other out of their homes, safe-cracking for law enforcement. You name it, I’ve lived it.

Of course there are serious issues to tackle as well. Homes burglarized in the area that could have avoided it; high-security products, some new, some that have been around for decades and are still the best money can buy. I’ll offer tips about how to keep your home or business secure. I’ll even post some simple do-it-yourself how-to’s, so you can save a buck here and there.

But what I’m really looking forward to is sharing with you the funnier side of being a locksmith. You think the pizza delivery guy has seen it all? Not even close. Check back often and you’ll see what I mean.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

The Locksmith Vocabulary

Locksmithing isn’t exactly rocket science, but the craft takes a very specific skill set that begins with knowing the lingo. As with a lot of industries, locksmiths have their own special language. Knowing what the common terms used in the locksmith business are and what they mean can be helpful in getting what you want. So here’s a cheat sheet complete with common locksmith jargon.

With any luck, the next time you hire a locksmith, you’ll know how to speak his language. And remember, good security doesn’t cost; it pays.