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