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What is Lockcarpentry?

The word "Lockcarpentry" was coined by Tony Gouverneur in Sydney Australia 2019.

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It's a niche trade that covers the grey area between locksmithing and finish carpentry. It's all about installing high-end door hardware, like top-notch locks, latches, and handles, in a way that's both functional and visually appealing. Think luxury door hardware in high-end homes.

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The Lockcarpenter - Tony Gouverneur, works with precision to ensure a seamless fit and finish, often working with custom-made pieces. It's a niche trade that requires attention to detail, fine woodworking skills, and a deep understanding of door hardware systems.

Tony the Lockcarpenter

Who created the word Lockcarpenter?

Tony Gouverneur created the unique word "Lockcarpenter" which had never been used by anyone in the world. It is now Tony's business name and social media handle. He's a specialist architectural door hardware installer who operates under the primary business name "The Tidy Tradie - Lockcarpenter".

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Tony started the hashtags #lockcarpenter #lockcarpentry #doorcarpenter #doorcarpentry on Instagram and Tik Tok so you can easily find photos and videos of his work.​

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The "Lockcarpenter" trademark was filed by Tony Gouverneur in Australia in 2019 and became registered/protected in 2021.

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The trademark falls under Class 037, covering building construction, repair, and installation services, specifically carpentry services. The application number is 2038808, and it's currently registered with IP Australia.

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Tony Gouverneur created the niche of "lockcarpentry" to describe his specialised service of installing high-end door hardware.

 

He uses the term extensively on his business websites and social media channels:

 

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