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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