The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing

The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing

Author: Bill Phillips

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2005-09-02

Total Pages: 602

ISBN-13: 0071588965

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Whether you want to learn lockpicking or locksmithing, or choose locks that are virtually impossible to defeat, this classic will meet your needs. The top reference in the field since 1976, this book is perfect for everyone from beginners who want to master techniques step by illustrated step, to pros who need an up-to-date, comprehensive shop manual. The Sixth Edition features: •Complete, illustrated coverage from a master locksmith. •Techniques and tips for lockpicking and fixing. •Safe opening and servicing techniques. •Coverage of electronic and high-security mechanical locks. •Auto lock opening and servicing how-tos. •An all-new Registered Locksmith test. •How to conduct a home security survey •How to start and run a locksmithing business, or get hired as a locksmith.


Master Locksmithing

Master Locksmithing

Author: Bill Phillips

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2007-09-17

Total Pages: 435

ISBN-13: 0071594523

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Boost Your Career Potential with Today's Most Complete Guide to Advanced Locksmithing Skills, Techniques, and Systems! Turn to Master Locksmithing for clear, nontechnical guidance on the full range of advanced locksmithing skills, techniques, and systems. Written by the renowned locksmithing author Bill Phillips, this career-building resource provides hard-to-find material on such important topics as masterkeying, intruder alarms, access-control systems, cutting-edge automobile locks, high-security locks, and safe drilling. Packed with at-a-glance information and 120 detailed illustrations, Master Locksmithing features: Expert accounts of all the skills required to become a master locksmith A sample Registered Professional Locksmith Test Listings of locksmithing suppliers, distributors, and monitoring stations Depth and space charts Get Everything You Need to Become a Master Locksmith • Review of Lock Basics • Nonlocking Door Hardware • Rekeying Locks • Reading Wafer Locks • Lock Impressioning • Basics of Lock Picking • Picking High-Security Locks • Automotive Locks and Keys • Safe Basics • Safe Drilling • Masterkeying • Electricity Basics for Locksmiths • Tools for Working with Electricity • Electric Strikes • Electromagnetic Locks • Emergency Exit Devices • Closed-Circuit Television Systems • Intruder Alarms • Access Control Basics • Door Closers • Securing an Office • Door Lock Installation • Automobile Locks • Getting Licensed as a Locksmith • Hiring Locksmiths • Making Your Locksmithing Business More Profitable


GSA Container Identification

GSA Container Identification

Author: Joe Cortie

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 9780984145508

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Compiled and written by two of the industry's leading educators on GSA approved security equipment. "GSA Container Identification" contains approximately 100 pages of information on GSA approved security containers and vault doors. This full color book is packed with information on all types of GSA approved containers including tips on how to tell one manufacturer's products from the others, and identify products often mistaken for GSA approved products that are not. The more than 50 year history of GSA containers has brought many changes in specifications and designs. The authors have worked diligently to research these changes and make this the most accurate, up to date reference on GSA approved containers and vault doors available.


Locksmith and Security Professionals' Exam Study Guide

Locksmith and Security Professionals' Exam Study Guide

Author: Bill Phillips

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2008-12-15

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 007154982X

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• Bill Phillips is a renowned security expert and bestselling McGraw-Hill author • Ten to twenty thousand individuals take security-related exams each year


High-Security Mechanical Locks

High-Security Mechanical Locks

Author: Graham Pulford

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 2007-10-17

Total Pages: 613

ISBN-13: 0080555861

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High-Security Mechanical Locks comprehensively surveys and explains the highly technical area of high security locks in a way that is accessible to a wide audience. Well over 100 different locks are presented, organized into 6 basic types. Each chapter introduces the necessary concepts in a historical perspective and further categorizes the locks. This is followed by detailed 'how it works' descriptions with many pictures, diagrams and references. The descriptions are based on actual dissections of the real locks.The scope is limited to key operated mechanical locks, thus keyless combination locks and digital locks are not covered. The book does not deal with routine locksmithing topics such as installation and servicing of locks. The sensitive area of picking and bypassing of locks is dealt with only at a high level without giving detailed information that would be unacceptable in the wrong hands.* Comprehensive coverage of over 100 different types of 19th and 20th century key-operated locks, unified in a simple classification scheme* Detailed operating principles - clear 'how it works' descriptions* Manipulation resistance rating for each lock on a scale of 1 to 5


Secrets Of Lock Picking

Secrets Of Lock Picking

Author: Steven Hampton

Publisher: Paladin Press

Published: 1987-04-01

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 9780873644235

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Master locksmith Steven Hampton reveals here the tricks and tools for bypassing keyed and combination locks from pin tumbler locks, mushroom and spool pin tumbler locks, wafer tumbler locks, warded locks and disk tumbler locks to tubular cylinder locks, magnetic locks, door locks, padlocks and automobile locks. Find the key to "seeing" into every lock and discovering its simplicity.


Practical Lock Picking

Practical Lock Picking

Author: Deviant Ollam

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2010-07-27

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 1597496111

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For the first time, Deviant Ollam, one of the security industry's best-known lockpicking teachers, has assembled an instructional manual geared specifically toward penetration testers. Unlike other texts on the subject (which tend to be either massive volumes detailing every conceivable style of lock or brief "spy manuals" that only skim the surface) this book is for INFOSEC professionals that need essential, core knowledge of lockpicking and seek the ability to open most locks with relative ease. Deviant's material is presented with rich, detailed diagrams and is offered in easy-to-follow lessons which allow even beginners to acquire the knowledge very quickly. Everything from straightforward lockpicking to quick-entry techniques like shimming, bumping, and bypassing is explained and shown.Whether you're being hired to penetrate security or simply trying to harden your own defenses, this book is essential.


Practical Lock Picking

Practical Lock Picking

Author: Deviant Ollam

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-11-13

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 1597499900

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Practical Lock Picking, Second Edition, is an instructional manual that covers everything from straightforward lockpicking to quick-entry techniques such as shimming, bumping, and bypassing. Written by Deviant Ollam, one of the security industry's best-known lockpicking teachers, and winner of the Best Book Bejtlich Read in 2010 award, this book contains detailed photos that make learning as easy as picking a lock. Material is offered in easy-to-follow lessons that allow even beginners to acquire the knowledge very quickly. Whether the student will be hired at some point to penetrate security or simply trying to harden his or her own defenses, this book is essential.This edition has been updated to reflect the changing landscape of tools and tactics which have emerged in recent years. It consists of 6 chapters that discuss topics such as the fundamentals of pin tumbler and wafer locks; the basics of picking, with emphasis on how to exploit weaknesses; tips for beginners on how to get very good and very fast in picking locks; advanced training; quick-entry tricks about shimming, bumping, and bypassing; and pin tumblers in other configurations.This book is geared specifically toward penetration testers, security consultants, IT security professionals, and hackers. - Detailed full-color photos make learning as easy as picking a lock - Extensive appendix details tools and toolkits currently available for all your lock picking needs


Visual Guide to Lock Picking

Visual Guide to Lock Picking

Author: Mark McCloud

Publisher: Book Jungle

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780970978813

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This is the definitive guide for learning the art of lock picking. Inside you will discover the secrets of the trade. By reading this book, practicing, and applying the methods introduced, you can successfully master picking most modern locks. This book makes it easy and gives you the edge to quickly learn and start picking locks today. Not only does this book cover what tools and techniques are needed to pick most common locks, but it also goes through what to do step-by-step; and actually teaches how to do it. It explains what all of the tools are and for what they are used. What really sets this book apart is the vast assortment of illustrations that make everything easy to understand. This really is a visual guide containing pages filled with diagrams and drawings that will instantly show you how locks work, and exactly what to do to bypass them. You can start learning today! Inside, you will find sections about warded locks, pin tumblers, wafer tumblers, and more. These are the locks found on most residential and commercial doors, cars, padlocks, desks, filing cabinets, safes, equipment, vending machines, bike locks, etc... Each section includes an in-depth and easy to understand explanation as to how that type of lock works. This book even outlines several exercises you can perform in order to improve your lock picking skills. You'll be picking every lock in your house in no time.