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