Locksmithing, Second Edition

An Updated Guide to Locksmithing

Filled with easy-to-follow instructions, illustrations, charts, and checklists, this updated locksmithing resource covers locking mechanisms used in today's residential, automotive, commercial, and electronic security devices. Whether you want to install a home security system or start a successful locksmithing business, you'll find what you need in this book. Details about licensing and certifications and a sample Registered Professional Locksmith exam are included.

Locksmithing, Second Edition covers:

Warded, lever tumbler, disc tumbler, side bar wafer, and pin tumbler locks

Locksmithing tools

Key-in-knob, deadbolt, and cylinder key mortise locks

High-security cylinders

Pushbutton combination locks

Lock picking, impressioning, and forced entry

Masterkeying

Safe basics and drilling open safes

Bumping keys

Key coding machines

Closed circuit television systems

Access control, alarms, and system integration