As a reminder, Wayne’s Lock Shop will be hosting a free webinar detailing continuous hinge installation later today. The webinar will begin at 6:00 PM EST/5:00 PM CST/4:00 PM MST/3:00 PM EST and will cover the parts, tools, and procedures necessary to perform professional continuous hinge installations. This webinar is very image and video heavy, which makes it one of the most valuable resources for this topic. Click here to register.
Waynes Lock Shop has announced an upcoming webinar detailing continuous hinge installation. The webinar will take place on Thursday, August 8th and begin at 6:00 PM EST/5:00 PM CST/4:00 PM MST/3:00 PM EST. This webinar will cover the parts, tools, and procedures necessary to perform professional continuous hinge installations. This webinar is very image and video heavy, which makes it one of the most valuable resources for this topic. Here are a few screenshots to illustrate this point:
To register, please contact us and we will send you the registration link.
We have partnered with Wayne’s Lock Shop and Toronto WebWorks to offer locksmith webinars. Starting later this month we will begin offering 2-3 hour locksmith-related webinars. We have created a dedicated page on the site to showcase upcoming webinars. This page will contain webinar topics, dates, times, and registration information. Upcoming webinars include:
In the near future, dates will be added for the following topics:
This article is courtesy of Wayne Winton of WaynesLockShop.com. For more “How-To” pictures and videos, including the largest collection of online locksmith training videos, please visit WaynesLockShop.com.
Today we are installing a storefront door exit indicator. Exit indicators allow building occupants an unmistakable notification of the lock’s status: either locked or open/unlocked. When an exit indicator is used in conjunction with appropriate signage, such as a sticker that reads “THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS”, building/life safety codes can allow deadlocks/bolts to be used in lieu of exit devices. This ability is especially important to storefront businesses who desire the extra security that a deadlock/bolt offers. In some cases, the AHJ may also allow cylinders on both sides of the door to be utilized as long as an exit indicator is in use.
Multiple manufacturers offer exit indicators that work in conjunction with storefront door mortise locks. Perhaps the most popular exit indicator is Adams Rite’s 4089. The 4089 exit indicator is compatible with Adams Rite’s MS1837, MS1850S, MS1850S-050, SCH1850S, MS1850SN, MS1850SN-050, SCH1850SN, MS+1890, MS1950, MS1950-050 series deadlocks as well as their 1870, 1870HM, 1877 series cylinder-operated flushbolts.
Like most jobs, there is more than one way to do something and installing a new exit indicator is no different.
The first way is with a jig and router. In the video below, I am using the HIT-45AR2 template with the HIT-45 modular clamp. It allows for a quick, professional, factory-like installation in the field. Also in the video is a second way: “freehanding” with a step-bit and a drill. Take a moment to check out both methods in action as well as a few additional tips.
For a closer look, here are some job site photos from other installations:
This article is courtesy of Wayne Winton of WaynesLockShop.com. For more “How-To” pictures and videos, including the largest collection of online locksmith training videos, please visit WaynesLockShop.com.
Today we are installing a Falcon SC81 door closer. The SC81 is a medium-duty closer suited for light- to medium-duty, interior or exterior applications. It is is non-handed and fits the very popular 12″ x 3/4″ footprint, the same as Norton’s 8000 and LCN’s 1450 series closers. The SC81 has been tested to meet ANSI/BHMA A156.A Grade 1 standards and comes with a 10 year warranty. For more information, see pages 8-11 in Falcon’s Closers Catalog.
The SC81 packaging and label.
Falcon SC81 installation instructions.
Door and frame preparation instructions for a Falcon SC81, regular arm installation.
Measuring for a Falcon SC81 door closer installation.
Measuring for a Falcon SC81 door closer installation.
Marking for the 3 remaining holes.
All 4 holes marked.
Drilling the pilot holes.
Marking for a Falcon SC81 door closer’s shoe.
Marking for the door closer arm’s shoe.
Through-bolts started.
Finished installation.