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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:
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xv
Chapter 1 The Business of Locksmithing 1
The Locksmithing Business 1
Learning the Business 3
Employment Options 4
Chapter 2 Basic Types of Locks and Keys 9
Terminology 9
Types of Keys 14
Chapter 3 Key Blanks and Key Blank Directories 23
Choosing the Right Blank 23
Key Blank Directories 28
Cutting Keys by Hand 37
Chapter 4 Warded, Lever Tumbler, Disc Tumbler, and Side Bar Wafer Locks 43
Warded Locks 43
Lever Tumbler Locks 47
Disc Tumbler Locks 49
Side Bar Wafer Locks 52
Chapter 5 Pin Tumbler Locks 53
Operation 55
Repairs 55
Tubular Key Locks 59
Chapter 6 Locksmithing Tools 61
Electric Drill 61
Cordless Drill 65
Broken-Key Extractor 65
Plug Follower 65
Plug Holder 66
Tool Lists 66
Chapter 7 Key-in-Knoh, Deadbolt, and Cylinder Key Mortise Locks 83
Handing of Doors 83
Key-in-Knob Locks 84
Deadbolt Locks 86
Cylinder Key Mortise Locks 86
Chapter 8 High-Security Cylinders 113
The CorKey System 113
DOM IX KG System Cylinder 119
Kaba Gemini 121
Medeco Cylinders 126
Schlage Primus Cylinders 129
Chapter 9 Pushbutton Combination Locks 137
1000 Series Locks 138
Series 3000 146
Chapter 10 Lock Picking, Impressioning, and Forced Entry 151
Lock Picking 152
Key Impressioning 152
Forced Entry Techniques 162
Chapter 11 Masterkeying 165
Warded Locks 166
Lever Tumbler Locks 168
Disc Tumbler Locks 168
Pin Tumbler Locks 168
Chapter 12 Safe Basics 171
Types of Safes 171
Safe Styles 172
Installing an in-Floor Safe 173
Moving Safes 173
Special Safe Features 174
UL Fire Safe Ratings 174
UL Burglary Safe Standards 174
Chapter 13 Drilling Open Safes 177
How Bigthe Hole Should Be 178
Where to Drill 178
Drilling the Lever Screw 179
Drilling the Fence 179
Chapter 14 Bumping Keys 181
How to Bump Locks Open 181
What to Do about Bump Keys 182
Chapter 15 Key Coding Machines 183
Theory of Code Key Cutting 183
KD80 Code Cutting Key Machine 186
Exacta Code Key Cutter 194
Framon DC-300 Duplicating Code Machine 197
Borkey 989 Top-Cut 202
Chapter 16 Automotive Lock Servicing 209
Basics 209
Automotive Lock Differences 210
Vehicle Identification Numbers 211
American Motors Corporation 211
Audi 214
BMW 214
Chrysler 214
Datsun 217
Honda 218
Ford 219
General Motors 223
Opening Locked Vehicles 233
Chapter 17 Closed Circuit Television Systems 239
Basics 239
Pan-and-Tilt Technology 241
Consider the Big Picture before Installing a CCTV System 250
Chapter 18 Access Control, Alarms, and System Integration 255
Plan Component Design Prior to Installing System 255
A New Breed of Standalone Readers: The High-Security Alternative 258
Design and Integration of Alarm Systems into Access Control Systems 264
Integrated Fire Alarm and Security Systems 268
The Art of Integrating Fire and Security Systems 274
Systems Integration: More Than the Sum of Its Parts 278
Integrated Systems: The Whole-Building Approach 284
Chapter 19 Working as a Locksmith 291
Locksmithing Associations 291
Certifications 292
Licensing 293
Planning Your Job Search 294
Starting Your Own Business 302
Laws about Duplicating Keys 305
Sue Yourself...Before Someone Else Does 306
Ethics of Locksmithing 312
Chapter 20 Test Your Knowledge 315
Registered Professional Locksmith Answer Sheet 323
Locksmithing FACQs 325
Appendices
A Lockset Function Charts 335
B Comparative Key Blank List 341
C Depth and Space Charts 351
D ANSI/BHMA Finish Numbers 359
Glossary 365
Index 399
Aking0667
Posted July 1, 2010
Very good starter text for those wishing to know more about Locksmithing and for those who are students of the trade. The author is very to the point and offers exercises along with tips of the trade. The career information this book provides is invaluable.
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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 ...