History of the locksmith and locks

Locks and keys were known long before Christ's birth. They are often mentioned in the Old Testament and in mythology. In the book of Nehemiah, chapter 3, states that the repairs to the gates of the Old City of Jerusalem - probably in 445 BC - they "set up the doors and locks and latches." They were large and crude in design, but its operation was the forerunner of the modern pin-tumbler locks of today. At this time, Castleswere made of wood.

The oldest example of a mechanical lock was found in the ruins of the palace of Khorasabad in Niveveh. This lock has come to be known as the Egyptian lock, because it is widely used in Egypt. It uses a crossbar set at two surface mounts, was completely enclosed except for a small opening for the key. Movable pins were introduced by gravity into the cavities on the bar went, and locked the door. Since the key wasinserted into the lock, it would be hidden pins out of the way and you can move to remove the crossbar. This is considered the forerunner of the modern pin-style lock that we use today.

The Greeks, a lock that worked by tightening the screw out of wood and attach to the inside of the door. The key to manipulating a crescent-shaped wooden or metal keys and lift the bolt. The freeze, compared to the latter a bit of security provided.

The Romans, the first metal produced on the basis of principles of Egyptian lock. They shaped pins in various forms with key and keyhole. Many of the keys have been complicated constructions, such as birds and flowers. In addition, it was brought to the station barriers are still very much with changes in use. Wards are projections around the keyhole that prevents the lock to rotate, without the right key. The Roman also fashion miniature keys that could be worn as rings. But Ward> Lock were relatively easy to learn.

Millions of gates were needed, so that a vast and growing mountain of property to secure and maintain. The locksmith set about designing locks whose cost and strength to the value of what they are bound to protect. They were kept on their toes by thieves and burglars.

In the 14th Century, the locksmith's guilds in the foreground. To be accepted as a master locksmith, one had to create and work under lock and key to the SubmitGuild. As the guild gained control over the locksmiths, including regulating techniques and prices, increased corruption. The result was locks were displayed in the guild hall and not for the installation. Therefore, some beautiful locks and keys came into existence without technical progress or safety.

In the 1940s, with the beginning of World War II, many specialists Schlosser was an invaluable asset. The locksmiths who were interested in business at this timehad no time to make the invention process is in their area but the emphasis mainly on the war. Many locksmiths were called, while others continue to work as a mechanic during this time.

Today Locksmiths sell, install, maintain and repair locks and other security devices. They also make copies of keys to replace lost keys and locks open, if necessary. You must apply the skills into the metal, carpentry, mechanics and electronics.