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Always online. Always up to date.

It will never be complete, and thats the point.

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"The locksmith trade moves fast. Your reference guide should too. Over 500 video tutorials from three star cylinder picking - to hinge adjustments.
A growing video almanac, updated every month, built by locksmiths for locksmiths. Watch step-by-step, field ready guides where you need them most. At the door.
An offline app can only ever give you what was loaded months ago. No updates. No new locks. No new techniques. The Lock Reference is online, dynamic and constantly updated with the latest tools, bypasses and methods. With zero space required on your phone, why carry yesterdays knowledge when you can carry tomorrows secrets?" If you require more advanced training visit the following button to go to Fortress Locksmith training, without doubt the most advanced locksmith courses in the UK.

 

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  • Available to trading locksmiths

  • A 500+ video library of information and tutorials

  • Available to stream while on the job

  • Advanced step-by-step guides

  • Locksmith techniques

  • Vast information and picture reference library

  • Real time updating

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- Apply for a membership account
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- Subscribe to unlock full video access

 

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about us

The Lock Reference is the locksmiths ultimate encyclopedia, filled with over 500 how to videos and tutorials on everything from opening keysafes, picking three star cylinders, to how to adjust hinges in all their planes of movement. The unique system means that new knowledge or videos can uploaded and updated as we find them, no waiting for the next update. Sign up today to gain access to a plethora of information.

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