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The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing (Complete Book of Locks & Locksmithing)

The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing (Complete Book of Locks & Locksmithing)

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Author: Bill Phillips
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 12 reviews
Sales Rank: 33053

Media: Paperback
Edition: 6
Pages: 576
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.1 x 1.6

ISBN: 0071448292
Dewey Decimal Number: 683.3
EAN: 9780071448291
ASIN: 0071448292

Publication Date: August 12, 2005
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
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.


Customer Reviews:   Read 7 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Complete   September 29, 2008
Andrew Coulter (ST George UT)
This book tells you all most any thing you could ever want to know a bout lock. I can pick most lock an less then a minute, and this book tells you how to bump key locks. It tells you how to pick UL rated locks, but it did not tell me as much as I needed to know on how to pick UL locks. I would say buy this book.


4 out of 5 stars A fine book   December 29, 2007
Mike (Michigan)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This book is well written. It covers basic information that will be helpful to budding locksmiths. The book touches just about any matter that a locksmith will encounter. It is laid out well and has many pictures and diagrams. Some of the reviews listed for this book are a tad overblown...but this book would definitely be a good one to have if you are studying locksmithing.


5 out of 5 stars locks and locksmithing   December 24, 2007
George F. Aylsworth Jr. (Orlando, Fl)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

If your a beginner or a locksmith thats brushing up on the business
this is a must for the reference library. I only know 1 thing and that its well worth the money to invest.



4 out of 5 stars Locksmith Must Read   November 22, 2007
Marshall D. Hepner (Kingston, Oklahoma United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This book is probably the best book for the beginning locksmith to read in order to get a good basic knowlege of most locking mechanisms and also a good knowlege of locksmithing techniques. This is also a good reference book for the advanced locksmith also.


5 out of 5 stars Just like it says   February 2, 2007
Idea Guy
1 out of 3 found this review helpful

It's all in there, just like it says. If you want to know about locks and locksmithing, this is a good book to have.