Locksmith Training – 7 Lever Safe Lock Picking Course

Another successful day today with some new students that are trading locksmiths and attended our 7 Lever Safe Lock Picking course so they can offer a new service to their customers.

As well as opening high security safes and gun cabinets as part of his job at Abbey Locksmiths, Gavin also holds regular classes teaching students how to pick open common safe locks found in many homes and businesses across the UK as well as other Locksmith training courses.

Today we hosted a 1 day course where students were taught the techniques we use to open safes and gun cabinets and the associated tools. We’ve already received good feedback from the students, who found it very beneficial and feel more confident now, and Gavin was very pleased with their progress throughout the day.

Locks covered and there derivatives included:

• Lowe & Fletcher 2802
• Willenhall CT12
• Walshall S1311

Methods taught included easy opening with dedicated tools, picking with a 2-in-1 tool and reading levers with a pointer. Also Gavin showed how to size and shape tools to fit in safe locks as well as going over lock identification and things to look out for.

Benefits

Mastering these locks and opening them non destructively opens up a whole new market to a self employed locksmith. It is a more specialised skill than most other locksmith jobs require and not something that all locksmith companies offer, so you will have a clear advantage over your competitors. It is also a gateway into picking the more difficult safe locks. As your skills and knowledge improve so will the money you can earn, as the more difficult safe openings can pay very well indeed!

There is a big demand for gun cabinet openings and it can be regular seasonal work for a competent picker. Gun safe inspections are often done over a fix period annually which will see a rush of jobs during some months as gun owners have lost keys and need to get access to get there certifications from inspectors.

Money charged for opening safes and gun cabinets fitted with the types of locks taught on this course can be upwards of £120, so it’s easy to see why it’s a great skill to acquire.

As well as the great tuition and valuable skills learned, all participants were provided with unlimited refreshments throughout the day and lunch.

Thank You!

We’d like to thank all our course attendees today and look forward to seeing some of you again soon!

For more information and future course dates, or if you own a safe or gun cabinet and need assistance getting it open, please contact our office on 0800 052 0775 or email: office@abbeylocks.co.uk

 

And let’s not forget today’s safe pickers!, if you’re looking for a safe or gun cabinet opening service please contact the people below:

Paul Allcock (PMA Locksmiths) – 07795 032 682 – Safe Opening in Stambourne

Che Glossop (BTN Locksmith) – 07817 550 737 – Safe Opening in Brighton

Patrick Golledge (Patsabout Locks) – 07415 374 045 – Safe Opening in Rushden

 

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