Emtek By Assa Abloy Announce Price Increase Effective April 2, 2012

Breaking News: Emtek Hardware announce that effective April 2nd, 2012 their entire product line will increase in price.

Quotes prepared prior to April 2nd, 2012 will be honored at the old pricing for 45 days.

Emtek, owned by Assa Abloy have been producing beautiful quality and ornate door hardware for residential

How To Install A Keyed Pocket Door Lock

H.M. Cowdroy recently informed me of their manufacturing code change. The P697 is a blister (display) pack while the TT697 is the bulk pack. We have the bulk pack in stock, now.

Here is how the installation is performed, according to the manufacturers instructions. While I suggest that your carpenter or builder be asked to install it, it is a reasonably straightforward project for the home handyman to perform, presuming they have the correct tools. **NOTE** This product is designed for doors up to 42mm (1-11/16") thick....

Lockwood 7444 Keyed Pocket Door Lock

Our largest selling product, The fabulous Lockwood 7444 Keyed Pocket Door Lock is flying off the shelves.

The simplicity in it's design and the ease of installation provide great security and access control to consumers desiring simple security and access control for their pocket or cavity doors.

We continue to see increasing numbers of units going to Canada and the east coast of USA and also discerning tastes across the west coast of the USA.

The installation animation below shows just how simple this product is, to install.



The lockset uses a standard 5 pin tumbler keyway, similar to Kwikset's standard keyway and therefore able to be keyed alike to Kwikset keys.

Originally designed for 1-3/8" thick doors, due to significant numbers of requests for use on 1-3/4" thick doors, the manufacturer decided to update the product line with a simple modification that allows the product to be used on 1-3/4" thick doors too.

We have sold roughly 2500 units over the last 4 years, with only 2 reported failures (both units replaced free of charge and overnight delivery).

Demand continues to be strong and our current inventory has dwindled to only 5 units left, as of this writing.

New inventory is expected in the next 4 weeks and unfortunately, due to the US$ currency dropping in value to foreign currencies, we will be forced to increase the cost.

Currently the product sells for US$128.00 plus US$25 shipping to the lower 48 via UPS Ground.
If you're siting on the fence, hoping to find it cheaper elsewhere, you wont. We do not offer the product through Amazon or eBay, only through our sites. We maintain the manufacturers warranty of 12 months and also offer a 30 day money back guarantee*

Purchase options

Also Available (on request)
Lockwood 7450 Passage Version
Lockwood 7410 Privacy (bathroom) Version
Lockwood 7400 Passage Latching Version

Cowdroy P697 Pocket Door Lock With Key UPDATE! 2012

Many inquiries I receive are from people requesting hardware to effectively secure their sliding pocket doors. There are very few products in the USA that achieve this without considerable expense.

A forward thinking company from Australia have already produced a competitively priced key locked pocket door lock that is simple to install and looks good too.

The Cowdroy P697 Cavity/Pocket Door Lock, ...

Many Manufacturers Announce Price Increases Today

A recent memo from some of our suppliers informed us about many of the leading brand manufacturers increasing their prices for their products, effective February 1st, 2012.

Assa-Abloy, HES, Schlage, HID, etc are among the few who have raised their prices.

Lucky for some, we actually lowered many prices on our specialty inventory items.

It is a competitive market out there and by offering the identical products to everyone else online and offline, the only way to remain competitive, many vendors can only compete on labor charges.

Fortunately, by offering products that are less mainstream than brand named lines, we can offer super-competitive prices, as long as you are not fussed about having the brand named products.

We offer Cal-Royal, Carbine, LSDA, Baron, Emtek, Meroni, Cowdroy, Lock Focus, Bilock products that are often similar in application to the more mainstream brands but at more competitive prices.

We will also provide any brand, upon request if we can get it.

Keyed Pocket Door Lock - To Be Recontinued

Our very popular Cowdroy P697 Keyed Pocket Door Lock has been selling like hotcakes. We recently revealed our discovery of 3 more units hidden in our inventory. We are down to 2 units left now.

Due to significant demand and various customers contacting the manufacturer we have negotiated a new deal and expect to recontinue this product offering in the very near future.

Pricing details will follow soon, but we expect to have new inventory within 3 months.

EDIT 03/04/2011: Product has arrived.

$105.00

Autoslide - Automatic Sliding Door Opener & Closer

Autoslide is a unique and modern product designed and manufactured by some talented Australians.

Many readers here are aware that I have a fascination with sliding doors, especially pocket or cavity doors. We recently sold out of our very popular keyed pocket door lock.

At last, the automatic sliding door technology that has been the domain of supermarkets, banks and other high profile office buildings and complexes comes to everyday residential and commercial applications at a super-competitive price point.

I am often asked by clients about sliding door closers and in the past have recommended a hydraulic (water powered) device designed for sliding screens. Now I am happy to see that this new product may be the Rolls Royce of sliding door operators.

Bloody good stuff!

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EDIT January 24, 2012

Enquiries are flooding in about this product. In the USA you can get it from http://autoslide-usa.com/

Pocket Door Lock With Key

Due to overwhelming demand (outstripping supply) and cost increases from the manufacturer, customs and international freight forwarders, this product is now costing $105.00 + shipping, effective immediately.

All existing orders (ordered prior to this update) will be honored at the advertised price.

It seems that I grossly underestimated the popularity of this product.

With demand currently outstripping supplies, we count less than 20 units (7 in silver and 12 in brass) left in inventory.

We apologise for the inconvenience and congratulate the early adopters for their wise and early buying decisions.

HM Cowdroy also produce similar shaped cavity door pulls and dummy handles as well as privacy sets. We anticipate a small inventory will be available in due course.

EDIT 03/04/2011:

New product arrived. $105.00

Search Engine Statistics for January 2011

Here are the top 10 January's search stats that lead people to this website.

Interesting to note how many people seem to be searching for information on the Kwikset Smart Key Problems and the Schlage Securekey Problems.

Our Keyed Pocket Door Lock continues it's amazing run in popularity, too.

Pneumatic Pocket Door - Star Trek Style

It's no secret that I have a fascination for pocket doors and systems designed to efficiently lock them.

I have been selling a pocket door lock for about 12 months now that is meeting and exceeding demands from discerning buyers.

An enterprising fellow has created his own version of an automatic sliding pocket door that is really well built and fully functional. The above video is his explanation of what it does. It is really simple and requires parts that can be purchased at the hardware store, so cost is relatively inexpensive. Perhaps the Star Trek era is coming even closer to reality.

I suggest visiting the authors site in the source below for more knowledge and installation steps.

What do you think? Is this something you could perceive in your abode?

The era of door knobs and hinges, I suggest is on the decline.

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State Farm Insurance - Opinion On Best Door Locks

I read with interest an article (in the website listed in the source below), offering an opinion about the quality of various types of door locks and systems that enable better security in residential applications.

From the site...

Door Locks From a Burglar's Perspective

Burglars prefer to break into a home through a door because it is quick and easy.

A good quality lock is a deterrent. When intruders are interviewed about the selection of a target, many say seeing quality deadbolt locks will cause them to move on to another house.

A burglar can enter the home through a door using several methods:

• The door can be left unlocked.
• Doors can be kicked in.
• Door locks can be picked.
• Door locks can be hammered until they fall off.

Cowdroy P697 Pocket Door Lock With Key - Install Instructions

Our very popular Pocket Door Lock with Key, is being snapped up by many customers, thank you.

Perhaps the most common question I receive is, "Will it fit in place of the existing lock I have?"

My answer to this common question is, "definitely". This lock has been especially designed to replace the common pocket door privacy sets found all across the world.

Here is how the installation is performed, according to the manufacturers instructions. While I suggest that your carpenter or builder be asked to install it, it is a reasonably straightforward project for the home handyman to perform, presuming they have the correct tools. **NOTE** This product is designed for doors up to 42mm (1-11/16") thick.

Each lock comes with a plastic template to guide the installation. I suggest that a jigsaw be used to accurately cut the extra depth necessary for the correct installation.

Be sure to follow the instructions correctly and in about 1-2 hours your project will be complete.

Install the screws of choice.


Mark the mortise strike fixing and complete.

At only $125.00, there are few, if any competitively priced alternatives.

Cal-Royal - Bilock Hybrid $98.00

Pictured to the left is the Cal-Royal LSD-01 Grade 3 Residential deadbolt.

Construction Features:

1. Mounting screws 8-32 X1 1/2" (Sgl cyl.)8-32 X 2" (Dbl cyl.)
2. 2 1/2" dia. tapered cylinder guard and solid metal insert, turns free with any removal attempt.
3. 2 1/2" dia. tapered cylinder guard and solid metal insert, turns free with any removal attempt.
4. One-piece solid brass housing for extra strength.
5. Hardened steel tail piece.
6. Pick resistant solid brass 6 pin tumbler plug "C".
7. Brass keys.
8. Sturdy, all steel latch case and mechanism.
9. Full 1" throw deadbolt.
10. Latch and strike screws are 8-32x1" combination wood/machine for applications on wood, metal or fiberglass doors and frames.
11. Strike and box.

As the largest Bilock Extreme Security dealer in the mid-west, we are now producing limited numbers of our Hybrid Cal-Royal/Bilock Grade 3 deadbolt. By replacing the standard cylinder that comes with the LSD-01, with a Bilock Extreme Security Cylinder and 2 keys, we can offer a totally bump proof and virtually pick proof lock with keys that cannot be duplicated for about $98.00 (depending on the color).

When you compare the different brands of deadbolts currently on the market, most will vary in price due to the ANSI grade, the brand name and the quality of construction.

Many front or back doors on homes across America, already use Kwikset or Schlage Grade 3 deadbolts as the common product. The average price for these brand name products are between $35 and $70. Considering they do not offer any protection from key duplication, bump or pick attempts, makes this Bilock/Cal-Royal Hybrid combination, a very affordable solution to protecting your family and property.

We will also be introducing a Bilock/Cal-Royal Hybrid deadbolt and Strikemaster II Pro door frame strengthener package, soon. This will enable you to secure your doors with the finest lock system available and combine it with the best door frame strengthener on the market. Complete door kick-in protection and pick/bump proof locks for $199.95. Unbeatable Value!

To purchase this limited edition product at these unbeatable prices, please email us now.

Trilogy - By Alarm Lock - Advanced Wireless Standalone Access Control

Alarm Lock Trilogy, a well known, high quality, superior access control solution for modern commercial premises, recently released their new advanced networking upgrade to their line of high class access control door locking solutions.

The benefits of this new addition to the product line, bring Alarm Lock Trilogy to the forefront of commercial access control solutions.

Known as Networx by Trilogy, Alarm Lock have all but solved the access control dilemnas of many and varied commercial applications.

This product is expertly designed to provide commercial properties with the most modern and easily accessed, managed and audited products of their kind available in todays market.

The ability to use the locks with a swipe card, physical key, numbered keypad or swipe + keypad, significantly increases the uses of this sensational new product.

The added ability of wired or wireless 802.11b/g protocols, enables controllers to modify, audit, control the keyless access to security entrances remotely by secured access via the internet.

There are multiple options available, tailored to the demanding requirements of everyone.

The products are Grade 1 quality and priced accordingly.

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Bypass Sliding Door Lock With Key

Another design, we hope to make available soon is this unique product tailored for securing the common bypass sliding doors, similar to those found on wardrobes and closets.

The first and only lock to insure security on by-passing doors. This specialty-design hook bolt positively engages the strike in the other door and eliminates possibility of prying doors apart. Only the cylinder face or thumbturn escutcheon and return of lock face is visible from room side.

Many applications exist with current floor plans designed by modern thinking, space saving architects. Enabling the ability to easily partition a large room or banquet hall and effectively secure the doors closed.

Installed similar to a drawer lock, requires precision fitting and is best done by seasoned technician.

I have sliding wardrobes in my house too (must be a '70's design) but mine are with full length mirrors. I'm still searching for a better alternative to secure them.

(price on application)

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Solid Brass Pocket Door Locks

Hot on the heel of our recent Pocket Door Lock With Key, we are happy to be able to bring you a different style of pocket door lock made from solid brass.

This product (we will make available soon) is fundamentally different in design, but offers the ability to install to an entry door. Using an inside thumbturn assembly, the lock can be easily opened from the desired side, or from both sides, if needs be.

Below, find the different style handles available, to suit every desired function. Using one body design allows for multiple applications, reducing cost to manufacture. This particular flip bolt feature is unique to sliding door locks and is widely known around the world as the best design for locking sliding doors.

Brass is a self-lubricating metal, requiring less maintenance than the pre-fabricated modern materials used in more mainstream products.

We will be able to provide these locks with different keyways, like Schlage, Baldwin, Kwikset, Weiser or Weslock and we will even be able to master key, if required.

(price on application)

Pocket Door Lock With Key - Available Now

Our new product, the Cowdroy P697 Pocket Door Lock With Key, arrived on Wednesday December 23, 2009. This sensational product is specifically designed to fit in place of other brands of pocket door locks and allows you to secure that door from both sides. It is easy to install, occupies a small footprint and comes with at least 2 keys.

We have a total of 100 units, 50 in brass and 50 in silver. All locks are individually keyed.

**NOTE** This product is designed for doors up to 42mm (1-11/16") thick.

First in - best dressed.

We have been inundated with inquiries lately for this excellent product and anticipate selling out quickly.

We request email contact with quantity requested and your name.

$85.00 each + shipping.

Thank You for your patience.

Colors

Silver $85.00 Brass $85.00

Pocket Door Lock With Key UPDATE! December 09

News Flash!

We have confirmed delivery time for the Cowdroy P697 Pocket Door Lock With Key. Our exporter has informed us to expect arrival in USA (pre-customs) on Monday December 13, 2009.

Assuming all goes to plan (no more delays), we expect to be able to ship before Christmas.

Thanks to all our customers for your patience!

EDIT 12/22/09

Product Has Arrived and Is Available Now.

**NOTE** This product is designed for doors up to 42mm (1-11/16") thick.

Edit 03/04/2011

New product has arrived, 20 units in satin chrome. First come first served. $105 + Shipping.

Baldwin Pocket Door Lock

Pictured here is the Baldwin Pocket Door Lock that is available from Baldwin dealers (including us).

This lock is designed to secure pocket sliding doors with the option of single or double cylinder.

This lock can be keyed alike with Schlage branded keys.

Installation is quite straightforward as depicted in the second picture.

The lock sells for $417.00.

Cowdroy P697 Pocket Door Lock With Key UPDATE! (discontinued)

News Flash! News Flash! News Flash!

Cowdroy P697 Pocket Door Lock With Key

As informed in a previous article here, we are pleased to announce that we have received confirmation from our local fire marshal that the Cowdroy P697 Pocket Door Lock with Key, will comply with life safety codes and fire and building codes, provided it is not used on primary entrances or exits.

The Cowdroy P697 Cavity/Pocket Door Lock, is secured using a double cylinder 5 wafer (disc) tumbler mechanism, providing a 100% bump proof lock. This means that the selected door can be locked by key from both inside and outside.

Easily replaces almost all existing pocket or sliding cavity door locks.

Securing your pocket doors has never been so easy.

Each unit arrives with complete, easy to follow installation instructions and 2 keys.

**NOTE** This product is designed for doors up to 42mm (1-11/16") thick.

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Thanks to Garry Aumann of Keyman Services, Gold Coast, Australia.

See also: Keyed Pocket Door Lock Install Instructions

THIS PRODUCT IS DISCONTINUED

we sell and recommend the Lockwood 7444 Keyed Pocket Door Lock instead