GI Locksmith

07/05/2026

Have a door that needs a new lock but doesn't have a hole for it? GI Locksmith is here to help.

We specialize in professional "fresh bore" lock installations for both residential and commercial doors across Memphis. Whether you are looking to add a heavy-duty deadbolt to an exterior metal door, or just want to secure a private bedroom or office closet, our team uses specialized tools to drill perfect, clean holes without damaging your door.

We handle the entire process right at your location. We can cut the door, install the new hardware, and even rekey the new cylinder on the spot so it matches your existing keys perfectly. Check out the photos below to see our drilling process and a clean, finished brass deadbolt installation.

Learn more about this service on our website: https://gilocksmith.com/fresh-bore-lock-installation/

Call GI Locksmith at (901) 496-5285 for a quote or to get on our schedule.

https://gilocksmith.com/fresh-bore-lock-installation/

Expert fresh bore lock installation and door drilling in Memphis, TN. We add deadbolts, door k***s, and cam locks to wood or metal doors and furniture.

01/12/2026

STOP. Don't let a contractor drill holes in your vintage doors. 🛑

We see it happen way too often in Memphis. Someone buys a beautiful home in Midtown, Downtown, or East Memphis. It has incredible original wood doors with glass k***s or Art Deco hardware. But there are no keys.

So, a general contractor or a handyman says: "You can't get keys for these anymore. We need to drill it out and put on a modern k**b."

That is 100% false. And it ruins the value of your home.

We just finished a project in a Memphis home that wasn't even in a historic district, but the owners knew the value of what they had. They had Art Deco chrome locks and vintage glass k***s that were useless because they had no keys.

We didn't drill anything. ✅ We rekeyed the internal mortise locks. ✅ We hand-fitted new bit keys (skeleton keys). ✅ We sourced a vintage thumb turn that had been missing for decades.

Now, their 100-year-old doors lock just as securely as a brand new one—without ruining the look.

If you have a "Period Home" or just an older house with "weird locks," read our latest article on how we save these mechanisms (and why you should too).

👇 Read the full story here: https://gilocksmith.com/antique-locksmith-memphis-skeleton-keys-rekey/

— GI Locksmith, Memphis TN (901) 496-5285

01/10/2026

Ever stare at an old desk, cabinet, or piece of furniture and think:
“Great… it’s locked, and the key is long gone.”

That’s been happening a lot lately.

We’ve had calls all over Memphis for roll top desks, china cabinets, buffets, armoires, trunks, and old drawers that people assumed were stuck forever. Some were family heirlooms. Some were new antique finds. Most had one thing in common: no key.

What most people call skeleton keys are actually older lock styles that can still be unlocked and keyed correctly — if you know what you’re doing. These locks don’t work like modern ones, and forcing them is how furniture gets ruined.

This is a type of locksmith work most shops won’t touch.
We do it regularly.

If you’ve got something old that’s locked shut, or you’re wondering if it’s even possible to make a key anymore, we just published a page that explains exactly how this works and what can be done.

👉 Learn more here:
🔗 https://gilocksmith.com/skeleton-key-locksmith-memphis/

— GI Locksmith, Memphis TN