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CentralCentralCentral and Southern Colorado Locksmith Associa�on
PO Box 392, Colorado Springs, CO 80901
June 17, 2016
Mee�ng �me 7:00pm
At St. Joseph’s Church
PRESIDEPRESIDEPRESIDEPRESIDENNNNT’S CORNERT’S CORNERT’S CORNERT’S CORNER
Visit the CSCLA website www.CSCLA.info
What is a locksmith anyway?
To those in this world who have never had the privilege of needing a locksmith, they might not have any
concept of what a locksmith really does. Some will conjure up an image of an old fashioned lock and ancient
skeleton keys. The locksmith comes along and finds the right key and suddenly the lock is open like magic.
Today that image of a locksmith is outdated. Twenty-first century locksmiths are skilled sophis�cated
cra�speople who deal with a dizzying array of computer technologies that seem to change on a monthly
basis. A locksmith can deal with everything from a car with a transponder in the key to some control access
or panic hardware with electronic strike. We see everything going to electronics. Why even our key
machines are ge$ng more complicated with computer technology and a laser reader for key duplica�on.
Yes, the locksmith of today is in the know when it comes to technology, but the locksmith that thinks that
they can't learn "all that new stuff", will be le� in the dust. Think about it...
Been to the mee�ng lately... We have several new faces and lots of fresh ideas to pass along to you.
Wish you were there. If for nothing else, come for all the neat stuff that is raffled off at each mee�ng. See
you there.
Your President,
Mike Middick, CML
Mike Middick, CML
President of CSCLA
Owner Middick’s Lock Shop
The Coat Hanger A woman was at work when she received a phone call that her small daughter was very sick with a fever. She
left her work and stopped by the pharmacy to get some medication. She got back to her car and found that she had
locked her keys in the car. She didn't know what to do, so she called home and told the babysitter what had
happened. The babysitter told her that the fever was getting worse. She said, "You might find a coat hanger and
use that to open the door."
The woman looked around and saw an old rusty coat hanger that had been left on the ground, possibly by
someone else who at some time had locked their keys in their car. She looked at the hanger and said, "I don't know
how to use this." She bowed her head and asked God to send her help.
Within five minutes a beat up old motorcycle pulled up, with a dirty, greasy, bearded man who was wearing an
old biker skull rag on his head. The woman thought, "Is this who you sent to help me God?" But, she was
desperate, so she was also very thankful.
The man got off of his cycle and asked if he could help. She said, "Yes, my daughter is very sick. I stopped to
get her some medication and I locked my keys in my car. I must get home to her. Please, can you use this hanger
to unlock my car?"
He said, "Sure." He walked over to the car, and in less than a minute the car was opened. She hugged the
man and through her tears she said, "Thank You So Much! You are a very nice man."
The man replied, "Lady, I am not a nice man. I just got out of prison today. I was in
prison for car theft and have only been out for about an hour."
The woman hugged the man again and with sobbing tears cried out loud, "Oh, thank
you God! You even sent me a Professional!"
Paul Arens, CSCLA Vice President
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you help the members grow with
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Mee�ng �me 7:00pm St. Joseph Catholic Church
CSCLA (page 3)
CSCLA Membership
Drive
Whom will you sponsor this
year as a member for
CSCLA? Do you know a
locksmith that is not a
member, but should be or
would like to be? Ask them
to join the Central And
Southern Colorado
Locksmith Associa�on.
A�er all, we look forward to
having other dis�nguished
locksmiths among our
ranks. We can all learn from
those around us and new
faces mean new ideas.
SPRING CLEANING I know it's a li2le late for
spring cleaning but here
goes. I have a large num-
ber of hardback code
books. Mostly Reed but
also some HPC.
This is the deal: any
book $10 and 100% of the
proceeds will go the ALOA
scholarship founda�on.
Email:Gordon@keyalarms.
com
Call: 719-469-4707
Anyone can submit an
ar�cle or funny story, in fact
we encourage you to do so.
It’s is your newsle2er. It
just need to be submi2ed a
week before the newsle2er
comes out.
CSCLA Newsle2er
Joseph Bramah. Designed a round lock mechanism operated by a tubular key,
the key is inserted into the lock and the key depresses the sliders. When the
sliders match the slots in the key the lock can be turned. This original design
was patented on August 21st
, 1784 in the United Kingdom, it was granted the
original 14 years and was extended addi�onal 14 years in June 2nd
, 1798.
This type of lock was extremely unique to the era thus gave it a higher level of
security and was installed by the upper class to protect their goods and
dwellings. How this lock works is, the key has slot cut into the barrel of the
key, the key is pushed onto the lock and the distance the slider moves within
the key aligns the shear line allowing the key to turn the lock.
Central and Southern Colorado Locksmith Association
Meeting Minutes - 20 May, 2016
Meeting called to order at 7:08 PM by President Mike Middick. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the Members Present. Members Present: Paul Arens, Ron Cox, Peter Henley, Barry Meyer, Beverly Meyer, Mike Middick Andy Sanders, and David Whittington. Suppliers/Product Representatives: Ray Beggs-Intermountain.
Program: Barry Meyer Presented a class on installing and adjusting door closers.
Upcoming Classes IML Expo and Classes 08-10 June 2016. ALOA Convention: 31 July-06 August 2016 in Orlando Florida.
Meeting adjourned by President Middick at 8:35 PM
Submitted by Peter Henley.
CSCLA STATEMENT OF MISSION & PURPOSE
The mission and purpose is to encourage, promote, aid in and affect the volun-tary interchange, among members of the CSCLA, of data, informa�on, experi-ence, ideas, knowledge, methods and techniques rela�ng to the field of Lock-
smithing.
Central & Southern Colorado Locksmith Associa�on
Founded 1991
DISCLAIMER
The CSCLA Press is the publica�on of the Central & Southern Colorado Locksmiths Associa�on.
Other locksmith organiza�ons may use or copy the CSCLA Press (except text tak-en from copyrighted publica�ons) without wri2en consent, provided it is used to
be2er the industry and proper credit is given. We reserve the right to edit ar�-cles for clarity and space, and contribu�ons remain the property of CSCLA.
Any ar�cles or opinions expressed in this publica�on
unless iden�fied by the author’s name or contribu�ng organiza�on are solely
those of the editor.
Check Out Our Web Site
www.cscla.info
Middick’s Sharpening Service
Mike has graciously extended his offer to the CSCLA members. Mike has graciously extended his offer to the CSCLA members. Mike has graciously extended his offer to the CSCLA members. Mike has graciously extended his offer to the CSCLA members. Just bring in your dull saw blades, drill bits, knifes or what ever Just bring in your dull saw blades, drill bits, knifes or what ever Just bring in your dull saw blades, drill bits, knifes or what ever Just bring in your dull saw blades, drill bits, knifes or what ever
you need sharpened. He will sharpen them and bring them back to you need sharpened. He will sharpen them and bring them back to you need sharpened. He will sharpen them and bring them back to you need sharpened. He will sharpen them and bring them back to the next CSCLA meeting for just $1 per item .the next CSCLA meeting for just $1 per item .the next CSCLA meeting for just $1 per item .the next CSCLA meeting for just $1 per item .
www.cscla.info For membership applica�on, older
newsle6ers, mee�ng informa�on, schedules
and other important informa�on
visit “Your” website at CSCLA.info.
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What would you do?
This past month I ran a crossed an odd situa�on, it was an older GM car
from the late six�es and they lost the keys… no big deal. I tear down the
column all the way to the big nut that holes the steering wheel onto the
sha�. I grab my socket set and proceed to forcefully remove this nut. A�er
a few minutes I get the nut off and no�ce it was not the correct nut or
thread type for this vehicle. In fact the sha�s threads were stripped out.
In the above photo, I am si$ng in the front seat knowing that I cannot put
this steering wheel back on. The guy wants his car running (New keys) and
I am telling him that he needs the steering column replaced or repaired.
What would you do? If you thought that I would put it back together and
close my eyes to the whole thing… you’d be wrong. We ended up towing it
to a mechanic and they repair the column’s sha� and installed the correct
nut and retainer.
CSCLA 2016 Meeting Schedule
June - CSCLA Regular Mee�ng - 6/17/2016 at 7pm
July - CSCLA Regular Mee�ng - 7/18/2016 at 7pm
August - CSCLA Regular Mee�ng - 8/19/2016 at 7pm
St. Josephs Catholic Church
1830 S. Corona Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Locksmith Resource
The Builders Hardware
Manufacturers Associa�on
(BHMA) is the trade
associa�on for North American manufacturers of
commercial builders hardware. BHMA is involved in
standards, code and life safety regula�ons and other
ac�vi�es that specifically impact builders hardware.
www.BuildersHardware.com
Watchdog Test House that aired on BBC
What Lock Do I need to Prevent Lock Snapping?
If you’re going for a TS007 approved lock to combat lock snapping then it
has to be a 3 star approved lock. While there is another way (using a 2 star
handle or escutcheon and a 1 star cylinder, or the preferred op�on of
u�lizing a “Sold Secure Diamond” approved cylinder) if you want to go the
cylinder only route, which was the route the program was going, then it has
to be a 3 star.
No Men�on of The Star Ra�ng
There was unfortunately no men�on of this star ra�ng on the program,
although there was a picture shown of some alleged 3 star approved
cylinders. We felt it was something that had to be addressed, and have contacted the program
makers to highlight this. We can fully appreciate that when making a TV show it’s impossible to
include everything, especially with something as complex as tes�ng and standards for locks, but as
a 1 star cylinder has not been tested to protect against snapping, we felt it vital that this seemingly
small, but actually vital, bit of informa�on be highlighted.
An� Snap Lock Cylinders, Essen�ally TS007 has 3 levels associated with it.
1 star – for cylinders (basic approval, no tes�ng for snapping)
2 star – for handles and other door furniture (e.g. security escutcheons)
3 star – for cylinders (tested
for resistance to snapping)
The minimum criteria for
protec�ng against lock
snapping is to achieve at least
3 stars, either through the use
of a 3 star cylinder, or through
the use of a 1 star cylinder and
2 star handle or escutcheon.
Officers of “Your” CSCLA
President - Mike Middick CML, (719) 275-7787, Email: captkeyman@ gmail.com
Vice President - Paul Arens, (719) 632-5085, Email: [email protected]
Secretary - Pete Henley, (719) 338-0889, Email: [email protected]
Newsletter / Web - Steve Cormier, (719) 591-8343, Email: [email protected]
Treasurer - Barry Meyer CPL, (303) 550-5625, Email: [email protected]
Members at Large - Carl Price, Ron Cox
Would you like to help? We need - Public Relations, Librarian/ Photographer, Refreshments
Let’s Study “C”
Construc�on Core
An interchangeable or removable core designed for use
during the construc�on phase of a building.
The cores are normally keyed alike and, upon comple�on of
construc�on, they are to be replaced by the permanent
system's cores.
Construc�on Hole
A recess or pocket designed to receive ball bearings in lost-
ball keying. The size and/or shape of the recess is such that
a pin tumbler cannot enter it.
Construc�on Master Key
A key normally used by construc�on personnel for a
temporary period during building construc�on. It
may be rendered permanently inopera�ve without
disassembling the cylinder.
Construc�on Master Keyed
Pertaining to a cylinder which is or is to be operated
temporarily by a construc�on master key.
Contact Area
Forced Entry method of Snapping a lock
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