Editing Locksmithing (section)

==Work==
Locks have been constructed for over 2500 years, initially out of wood and later out of metal.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.247locksmiths.io/tips/locks.html |title=Lock Manufacturers and Brands |website=24 7 Locksmiths |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190615032257/https://www.247locksmiths.io/tips.html |archive-date=2019-06-15 |access-date=2017-08-13}}</ref> Historically, locksmiths would make the entire lock, working for hours hand cutting screws and doing much file-work. Lock designs became significantly more complicated in the 18th century, and locksmiths often specialized in repairing or designing locks.

Although replacing lost keys for automobiles and homes, as well as rekeying locks for security purposes, remains an important part of locksmithing, a 1976 US Government publication noted that modern locksmiths are primarily involved in installing high-quality lock-sets and managing keying and key control systems.

=== Locksmith specialisations ===
Most locksmiths also provide electronic lock services, such as programming [[smart key]]s for transponder-equipped vehicles and  implementing [[access control]] systems to protect individuals and assets for large institutions.<ref name="OOH1976">{{cite book |last1=Statistics |first1=United States Bureau of Labor |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=00lIAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA416 |title=Occupational Outlook Handbook |date=1976 |publisher=U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Division of Occupational Outlook |pages=416–417 |language=en |access-date=15 October 2018}}</ref> Many also specialise in other areas such as:

* Auto Locksmithing
* [[Safe|Safes]]