Locksmithing
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.65 (782 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0071344365 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 544 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
You even get valuable tips for getting hired or starting up your own business, licensing information and a sample certification exam, plus scores of handy references from trade journals to Websites, from suppliers to trade associations.. From cutting keys to installing closed circuit television systems, Locksmithing prepares you to work with nearly every type of locking device used in residential, automotive, commercial, and electronic security devices. Step-by-step instructions, illustrations, charts and checklists, and plenty of the authorÆs own trade secrets, will have you picking open locksimpressioning keys opening any car doorinstalling and servicing electric strikes, electromagnetic locks and emergency exit door devices in no time at all. What's more, this is the only locksmithing book to keep you on top o
Bill Phillips (Erie, PA) is a licensed locksmith and author of several books on security, including McGraw-Hill's Lockmithing.
Familiarize yourself with nearly every type of locking device used today in residential, automotive, commercial, and electronic security devices. Want to service or install your home and car security systems? Or pass the professional locksmithing exam--and develop a profitable sideline? From cutting keys by hand to repairing pin tumbler locks, this learn-as-you-go book gives you a complete introduction to the business of locksmithing. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions, illustrations, charts, and checklists, Locksmithing helps you take advantage of employment options (Including owning your own shop)keep up with new technologiesand get professional results, even if you're new to the field. Get all the details on how to quickly pick open locks, make impression keys, and install and service electric strikes, elec
"A Locksmith Shop Owner" according to T. A. Thompson. It's the biggest locksmithing book I've ever seen, and packed with useful information. It's a great book for teaching my new locksmiths and I use it for reference all the time. Also good for preparing for locksmith licensing and certfication. The many pictures and drawings make the book easy to understand. A lot of good reference materials, like key blank list, depth and space charts, lockset function charts, supplier add. Five Stars Jim Duran This is a very good book, it has a wealth of information. "Excellent book" according to Garrett. I am new to the study of locksmithing. I have worked a lot with locks and have always wanted to learn more. I read this book from cover to cover and found it very informative. I felt it went into detail a little too much with specific models of locks and key cutters, but could be helpful. All in all though, I did learn a lot and would recommend this book to anyone who wants to get started in locksmithing.