The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing (Complete Book of Locks & Locksmithing)

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From the Back Cover Featuring an all-new test for the RPL exam! THE MOSTCOMPLETE LOCKSMITHING GUIDE YOU CAN FIND Whether you want to learn lockpickingor locksmithing — or want to choose locks that are virtually impossible todefeat — Bill Phillips’ classic The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithingis perfect. For years the top reference in the field, this book suits everyonefrom beginners who want to master techniques step by illustrated step, to proswho need an up-to-date, all-inclusive shop manual. This an insider’s guide toevery facet of the world of mechanical security. Great for independent orclassroom study, the Sixth Edition features: Comprehensive illustratedcoverage from a master locksmith The perfect tool for teaching yourselflockpicking and lock fixing Buying and selling safes Coverage of electronicand high-security mechanical locks Auto lock opening and servicing how-to’sLockmaking instructions An all new registered professional locksmith examLists of tool and equipment sources PLUS NEW instruction on key impressioning;home security surveys; getting hired as a locksmith; testing your knowledge;and running a locksmith business “It’s hard to find technical details on thissubject: locksmiths are relatively close-mouthed about the craft of theirtrade. Laypeople to professionals will thus find this a winning reference: itcovers all types of locks and keys from old-fashioned to modernelectromagnetic locks and vending machines, providing the basics oflocksmithing and different system operations.” — Midwest Book Review, on aprevious edition EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT LOCKS AND THE BUSINESS OFLOCKS A short history of the Lock Types of Locks and Keys Warded Locks Lever Tumbler Locks Disc Tumbler Locks Pin Tumbler Locks High-SecurityMechanical Locks Lockpicking Key Impressioning Masterkeying DetentionLocks and Hardware Buying and Selling Safes Keyed Padlocks Home andBusiness Services Auxiliary Door Locks Office Locks Automobile Locks Emergency Entry Combination Locks Electricity for Locksmiths ElectricalAccess and Exit Control Systems Key Duplicating Machines Test YourKnowledge Making Locks by Hand Conducting a Home Security Survey GettingHired as a Locksmith Starting and Running a Locksmithing Business Answersto Frequently Asked Questions Appendices: Lock and Safe Manufacturers;Locksmith Suppliers’ Profiles and Addresses; Miscellaneous ImportantAddresses/Phone Numbers; Plug Follower and Holder Diameters for Popular Locks Glossary Read more About the Author Bill Phillips is the leading author oflocksmithing books, including this best-selling classic. He also wrote McGraw-Hill’s Locksmithing, a part of the Craftmaster series, and the Complete Bookof Electronic Security, also from McGraw-Hill. Mr. Phillips is the author ofthe “Lock” article in the 1998-2005 editions of the World Book Encyclopedia,and has written hundreds of security-related articles for professional andgeneral-circulation periodicals, including Home Mechanix, Los Angeles Times,Consumers Digest, and others. He is president of the International Associationof Home Safety and Security Professionals. Read more

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Product Details:

• Series: Complete Book of Locks & Locksmithing
• Paperback: 608 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 6 edition (September 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071448292
• ISBN-13: 91
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 1.4 x 9.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds