The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing

Description:

Five Star Review on Amazon.com (for previous edition):

This is a great catch-all book about locksmithing.

*The bible of the locksmithing field has just been updated - making it even more accessible to students, apprentices, and professionals alike

*Covers everything from keying and lock picking, to auto locks, lockmaking, and servicing safes

*Includes over 100 new sample questions to help study for certification exams

Table of Contents:

    Chapter 1: A Short History of the Lock.
    Chapter 2: Tools of the Trade.
    Chapter 3: Types of Locks and Keys.
    Chapter 4: Warded Locks.
    Chapter 5: Lever Tumbler Locks.
    Chapter 6: Disc Tumbler Locks.
    Chapter 7: Pin Tumbler Locks.
    Chapter 8: High-Security Mechanical Locks.
    Chapter 9: Masterkeying.
    Chapter 10: Detention Locks and Hardware.
    Chapter 11: Buying and Selling Safes.
    Chapter 12: Keyed Padlocks.
    Chapter 13: Home and Business Services.
    Chapter 14: Auxiliary Door Locks.
    Chapter 15: Office Locks.
    Chapter 16: Automobile Locks.
    Chapter 17: Decoding, Picking, and Emergency Entry.
    Chapter 18: Combination Locks.
    Chapter 19: Electrical Access and Exit Control Systems.
    Chapter 20: The Business of Locksmithing.
    Chapter 21: Key Duplicating Machines.
    Chapter 22: Test Your Knowledge.
    Chapter 23: Making Locks by Hand.
    Chapter 24: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
     Appendix A: Lock and Safe Manufacturers.
     Appendix B: Locksmith Suppliers Profiles and Addresses.
     Appendix C: Miscellaneous Important Addresses/Phone Numbers.
     Appendix D: Plug Follower and Holder Diameters for Popular Locks.